
The Podium
Welcome to The Podium, a production of Podium Sports Medicine. This discussion was created as a resource for the patients in our practice, where we have the pleasure of working with a small group of professional athletes and high-performing individuals from around the world. Our podcast dissects the principles of performance for our patients, and then disseminates pertinent, actionable information with them in mind.
Latest episodes

Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 1min
Fueling the Flow with Jackson Long
For performance nutritionist and coach Jackson Long, nutrition is about more than counting carbs and calories; fueling allows us to “find the flow” and have fun. Years of experience in cycling, skiing, and trail running led Jackson to create In The Flow, a coaching company that helps endurance athletes mindfully optimize training and nutrition. He’s also the host of In The Flow podcast exploring the intersections between endurance sport, mindfulness and sustainability.In this episode, Patrick Morris talks with Jackson about how vital it is to match your fueling plan to your activity plan. Plus…- The slippery slope of focusing on weight as a metric - The value of working with a trained coach- His experience as a plant-based athleteTo learn more about Jackson, check out www.intheflownutrition.com.In This Episode:Jackson Long Instagram In The Flow Podcast | Website Patrick Morris on InstagramDr. Sprouse on Instagram- - - - - - - - -Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyShow Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Jan 9, 2023 • 60min
The Inverted Pyramid of Health with Adam Kerley
Happy New Year! Many of us are setting goals and reevaluating personal routines as we move into 2023. So what better way to start than with a conversation about creating a framework for achieving fitness and health with our friend Adam Kerley.Adam is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist who has worked with collegiate and professional athletes across multiple sports. When he isn’t making his 4th appearance on our podcast, he spends much of his time traveling with professional golfers on the PGA Tour.In this episode, Adam, Patrick, and Dr. Sprouse discuss: -Adam’s “Inverted Pyramid of Health”-how to setup your practice for optimal health and performance -why mindset is at the base of the pyramid -why the traditional model of viewing health and wellness through pillars can so often lead to failure -embracing and understanding the seasons of life -why exercise is at the top of the pyramid -and much more! In This Episode:Adam Kerley on Instagram Patrick Morris on InstagramDr. Sprouse on Instagram- - - - - - - - -Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyShow Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Dec 5, 2022 • 54min
The Podium 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome to our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide! Free Sweat Science NewsletterStronger By Science Newsletter Under $100Pill Box Orange Mud Changing Towel Aero Press Go Decaf Coffee:Good Citizen - Easy Does It Counter Culture - Slow Motion Verve - Vancouver Decaf Olukai Mahana Slippers Rapha Essential Case Apple Pencil Hang BoardFluidStance Swiss RX Total RecoveryUnder 250 Incrediwear - Compression Leggings CORE Body Temperature SensorUnder 500SuperSapiensOver 500Cool MittDesk HausVelociRaxBooksSide Country by John Branch The War of Art by Stephen PressfieldDo The Work Stephen Pressfield - - - - - - - - -Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 6min
"Fun Is The Fuel For High Performance" with Dr. Brian Zuleger
This week on The Podium, Dr. Brian Zuleger joined Patrick for a conversation about mental performance and training. Dr. Zuleger is a Certified Mental Performance Coach at Arete Performance and an Applied Sport Psychology Professor at Adams State University. As you will hear in the episode, Dr. Zuleger is also one of Patrick's professors for his Master's program. In this episode, Patrick and Dr. Zuleger discuss the following: -how to be a better coach by learning more about sports psych -when and how Dr. Zuleger realized the "mental piece" was so important -the importance and value of being in the business of "behavior change" as a coach-some of the differences between sports psychology and traditional psychology -goal attainment vs. goal setting - the difference between the two and why goal attainment is such a critical piece for an athlete -why resilience is so important -and much more! In This Episode:Dr. Brian Zuleger on LinkedIn| Website | Instagram Arete Performance Instagarm | Twitter | Facebook📸 Nicole Bush Media | Training Block Patrick Morris on InstagramDr. Sprouse on Instagram- - - - - - - - -Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyShow Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Nov 7, 2022 • 1h 5min
The Swing of the Pendulum with PGA Tour Pro Scott Stallings
This week on The Podium, Dr. Sprouse and Patrick are joined by 3 x PGA Tour winner and long-time Podium patient Scott Stallings. In this episode, Dr. Sprouse, Scott, and Patrick discuss the following:-Scott's travel schedule and travel routine -why golf is more of an endurance sport than many think -Scott's athletic history and some thoughts on kids specializing in sports too early-what some of the driving factors were in Scott's change in performance over the last two seasons -and much more!In This Episode:Patrick Morris on InstagramDr. Sprouse on Instagram- - - - - - - - -Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyShow Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Oct 24, 2022 • 1h 33min
“The Second Simplicity” with Colby Pearce
This week on The Podium, Dr. Sprouse is joined by Colby Pearce. Colby is a former professional & Olympic cyclist (2004), a bike fitter, and is self-proclaimed as “the world’s biggest bike dork” after spending most of his life in cycling. In this episode, Dr. Sprouse and Colby discuss:-how his time racing on the track and in the TT influenced his career in bike fitting-why balancing our movement matters so much in cycling to keep healthy movement patterns -the setup of the bike and the "setup" of the cyclist -ins and outs of bike fits -kind of biomechanics talk that applies to people outside of cycling -how the journey through the extremes can help with landing in the middle-the importance of practicing “ global health”-Colby's thoughts on some of the key contact points on the bike-and much more! In This Episode:Colby Pearce Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteCycling in Alignment Podcast Patrick Morris on InstagramDr. Sprouse on Instagram- - - - - - - - -Check us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyShow Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Oct 10, 2022 • 44min
Intuitive Eating with Caroline Burkholder
This week on the Podium, Patrick sits down with Caroline Burkholder, MS, RD, LD for a conversation about intuitive eating. Caroline is the owner of Rooted Nutrition & Counseling and is a registered dietitian nutritionist who provides non-diet nutrition counseling to individuals who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and fueling for sport. In this episode, Patrick and Caroline discuss:-what intuitive eating is-“diet mentality” -the 10 Pillars of intuitive eating -the common misconceptions in the way we look at and "label" food-the importance of Understanding your eating habits -how to find an intuitive eating dietician -and much more!A big thanks to Caroline for joining the podcast this week. You can check out her practice at https://www.rootednutritionandcounseling.comIn This Episode:Caroline Burkholder Instagram Rooted Nutrition & Counseling Website Buy the book Intuitive Eating Patrick Morris on InstagramDr. Sprouse on Instagram- - - - - - - - -Check us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyShow Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Sep 26, 2022 • 52min
Get To Know Dr. Kevin Sprouse
It is Dr. Sprouse's turn in the hot seat this week on the pod! In this episode, Patrick interviews Kevin for a special "get to know Dr. Sprouse" episode. In this episode Patrick and Dr. Sprouse discuss: -Kevin's time in sports growing up -his journey through school and exploration of interests -why he chose a career in medicine -how he got started working in professional cycling with what is now the EF Education - Easy Post team-his favorite races to work -a bit about his current athletic endeavors -and much more! In This Episode:Dr. Sprouse on InstagramPatrick Morris on Instagram- - - - - - - - -Check us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyShow Produced & Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Sep 12, 2022 • 31min
Get to Know Patrick Morris
As we kick off our new pod format, we wanted to "reintroduce" Dr. Sprouse and Patrick to the listeners, and Patrick is up first! Dr. Sprouse dives deep with Patrick. In this episode, we learn: -how Patrick ended up at the University of Tennessee-how his time in athletics growing up shaped him -how his experiences in school lead him to the endurance sports world -about his current work to receive his Masters in Applied Sports Psychology-how he got started working at The Podium and the personal and professional transition he has undergone while working there-his passion for car racing -and much more! In This Episode:Dr. Sprouse on InstagramPatrick Morris on Instagram- - - - - - - - -Check us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyShow Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Sep 7, 2022 • 2min
Welcome to The Podium!
The Podium Podcast is back, but this time not with a new season, instead we have a brand new release schedule - or as Patrick says, "welcome to a new version of the Podium!"The pod will now be dropping a new episode every other Monday. You can expect to hear conversations hosted by just Patrick, conversations hosted by just Dr. Sprouse, more Q&A, and of course, episodes that Dr. Sprouse and Patrick host together. Check us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyShow Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.