The Robbie Bourke Podcast
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Episode 223: Dan Baker PhD - LTAD and the coaching profession
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
This episodes guest is the man, the myth, the legend that is Dan Baker!
Dr. Dan Baker is currently the president of the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association. Previously, Dan had been the strength and power training coach for the World Famous Brisbane Broncos Rugby League team for 20 years, leading them to 4 titles.
Not limited to just one organization, Dan has an extensive coaching career working with the Queensland Reds Rugby Union team, as well as coaching elite athletes in mixed marital arts (cage fighting), diving, soccer, netball, track & field and of course, powerlifting.
Unlike most PhD's he does not work full time as a lecturer or in a laboratory - he trains athletes in the field.
On this episode:
Dan gives us a little bit of his background
We talk about the mission of the ASCA
I ask Dan about supply vs demand in terms of professional S&C jobs
I ask Dan about the qualification of S&C coaches that work with youth athletes
We talk about Dan's 6 stage LTAD model
I ask Dan about building trust with athletes
I ask Dan about the importance of keeping stats and records of your programming
I ask Dan what changes has he seen in the athletes he coaches today than the athletes he coached in the past
Whats next for Dan Baker?
I ask Dan what sacrifices did he have to make during his coaching career
I ask Dan how he learns?
I ask Dan is there anything he does on daily basis that is essential to his day?
Dan shares with us his top resource, book and current book recommendation
I ask Dan, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - dannakerstrength.com
Website - Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
Facebook - Dan Baker
Instagram - danbakerstrength_
Videos Mentioned:
Interview with Vladimir Zatsiorsky
Neil deGrasse Tyson - Advice for Younger Self
Books Mentioned:
Science and Practice of Strength Training
The Art of War
High Performance for Sports
People and Resources Mentioned:
Brisbane BrancosQueensland RedsIRFURFU
Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA)
Ally McFarland
Tommy Mooney
David Boyle
David Joyce
Steve Magness
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Daniel MartinezTommy Mooney
Louie Simmons
Andy Galpin
ASCA JournalNSCA JournalUKSCA Journal
ImhotepAlexander the Great
Jesus
Gautama Buddha
Abraham LincolnJoseph Chilton PearceJacque FrescoMartin Luther King Jr
John F. KennedyNelson MandelaWinston Churchill
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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Saturday Oct 26, 2019
Episode 222: Mike Potenza - Optimizing Adaptation and Performance
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
This episodes guest is Mike Potenza. Mike is the Strength and Conditioning coach for the San Jose Sharks and Owner/Partner Tactical Fitness and Performance.
Mike along with Kevin Neeld and James LaValle are releasing their educational product "Optimizing Adaptation and Performance", which goes on sale 29/10/19.
On this episode:
Mike gives us his background
Why did Mike, Jim and Kevin produce "Optimizing Adaptation and Performance"
I ask Mike how many times a year is he looking at his athletes blood chemistry
I ask Mike how has Jim LaValles work influenced his programming
We discuss nutritional protocols for concussion rehabilitation
I ask Mike how does Jim objective his nutritional interventions
I ask Mike how he tries to regulate his players biological rhythms and exposure to proper light spectrum's?
I ask Mike for his top and current book recommendations
I ask Mike how he learns?
I ask Mike how does he decide what information he can trust
I ask Mike if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:Email: mpotenza@sjsharks.com
Twitter - @mike_potenza
Podcasts Mentioned:
Strength Coach Podcast- Episode 255- James LaValle on Metabolism, Cortisol, Minerals and Bloodwork
Books Mentioned:
Endure
Chop Wood and Carry Water
People and Resources Mentioned:
Mike BoyleGlenn Harris
Sean HayesBrandon MarcelloMark Verstegen James LaValleKevin NeeldDr. Michael KuceraUniversity of Wisconsin
Stanford University
Colgate University
San Jose SharksDr. Brian Thompson
Bryan Glover
Chicago Blackhawks
Dr. Jack Kruse
Anatomy TrainsFunctional Movement Screen
Doug WallaceDatis Kharrazian
Tony Holler
Joe Pavelski
Vern Gambetta
Gary Gray
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Episode 221: Pat Davidson - What more do I need to say!
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
What more do I need to say....?He's back - Enjoy!On this episode:
We catch up with each other
We talk about polyvagal theory and cutting bodyweight
We talk about jaw development and evolution
We discuss Pats body composition goals
We speak about doing things out of spite!
We speak about subconscious judgement
I ask Pat what is he currently working on - here we speak about ReThinking Big Patterns 2
I ask Pat what is he currently reading
We briefly speak about neurotyping and the discussion Pat had with Mike Israetel and Christian Thibaudeau
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:Website - drpatdavidson.com
Facebook - Pat DavidsonInstagram - dr.patdavidson
Books:
- MASS- MASS 2
Online Seminar Recordings:- The Reckoning- The Reckoning - Part Deux- Rethinking The Big Patterns
Podcasts Mentioned:
OPEX Podcast #053 - Patrick McKeown Author of The Oxygen Advantage
Books Mentioned:
Polyvagal Theory
Oxygen Advantage
Sapiens21 Lessons for a 21st Century
The Laws of Human Nature
Extreme OwnershipCome as you are
Can't Hurt Me
People and Resources Mentioned:
Julian EdelmanMike Israetel
Gabrielle Fundaro
Superbowl LIII (2018-19)
Zac CupplesSeth Oberst
Stephen Porges
Adam Vogel
Michelle BolandMike DeMilleBen House
Ryan L'EcuyerLucy Hendricks
Patrick McKeown
Bryan Walsh
Yuval Noah Harari
Robert Green
Richard Nixon
Jordan PetersonDanny Lennon
Alan Watts
Bill Hartman
ReThinking Big Patterns 2 w/ Dr. Pat Davidson w/Premier Fitness Systems - 26-27 October 2019
David Goggins
Christian Thibaudeau
Emily Nagoski
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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Monday Sep 30, 2019
Episode 220: Greg Schiable - A rehabilitation philosophy and system
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
This episode’s guest is Greg Schiable from On Track Physiotherapy and Sportsrehabexpert.com
Greg Schaible is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Owner of On Track Physiotherapy. and Owner of the online educational resource for sports and orthopedic clinician's Sports Rehab Expert.
Dr. Schaible attended The University of Findlay where he earned his Doctorate of Physical.
While attending the University of Findlay, he competed as an athlete in both Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field, where he earned honors as a 5x Division II All-American and a 6x Division II Academic All-American.
In addition to treating client's, Dr. Schaible also provides educational information and online courses to other sports and orthopedic clinician's through the website he owns called Sports Rehab Expert.
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and a former Collegiate Athlete, Dr. Schaible brings a unique perspective to his treatment approach. This gives him the ability to combine aspects of rehabilitation and training during evaluation, as well as when formulating a treatment plan. When you don't find Greg in the clinic treating patients, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, living an active lifestyle, coaching, and playing sports. He is an avid Lions, Pistons, and most importantly a Michigan Wolverines fan!
On this episode Greg and I discuss:
Greg's background
Where is Joe Heiler?
Greg's rehabilitation and system
I ask Greg about return to performance and his discharge process
Greg shares a case study with us on an American football punter
I ask Greg what have been biggest lessons he has learned in his life
I ask Greg how he learns?
I ask Greg, is there anything he does daily, that is essential to his day?
I ask Greg about his biggest influences
I ask Greg for his top and current book reading recommendations
I ask Greg, if he only had one left on planet earth, how would he spend that year and why?
I ask Greg, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - annarbour.physio
Website - sportsrehabexpert.com
Facebook - SportsRehabExpert.com
Instagram - sportsrehabexpert
YouTube - On Track Physiotherapy
Podcasts Mentioned:
ATSW - Episode 212: Greg Lehman - Pain Science
Joe Rogan Experience #1278 - Kevin Hart
Books Mentioned:
Behave
Multidisciplinary Approaches to Breathing Pattern Disorders
Recognizing and Treating Breathing Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 2e
Triphasic Training
Deep Work
People and Resources Mentioned:
Joe Heiler
Mike Coval
Mike Boyle
EXOSPRISFMA
Bill Knowles
Sportsrehabexpert - continuing education courses
Ben HousePaul Chek
Cal NewportStarship Enterprise
Charles Woodson
Barry Sanders
Kevin Hart
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Scarlett Johansson
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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Saturday Sep 28, 2019
Episode 219: Matt Maruca - Part 2 - Matt's health journey
Saturday Sep 28, 2019
Saturday Sep 28, 2019
This episode is a Part 2 Matt Maruca from Ra Optics and mattmaruca.comClick here to get Matt's full bio.Link to Part 1 - Episode 218: Episode 218: Matt Maruca - Part 1 - Matt’s health journey
On this episode:
We continue to talk about Matt's health journey
Matt's shares with us his student exchange trip to Bosnia
I ask Matt has he ever felt like he doesn't fit in the world
I ask Matt if he was in charge of improving the health and well-being of the world, what would he put in place?
I ask Matt how much do our beliefs impact our health and well-being?
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - mattmaruca.com
Website - raoptics.com
Facebook - Matt Maruca
Instagram - thelightdiet
Podcasts Mentioned:
School Sucks Podcast #553: How A Teen Took Control of His Own Life - Matt Maruca, Part One
School Sucks Podcast #554: “Face It” – Q&A (Matt Maruca, Interlude)School Sucks Podcast #555: How A Teen Took Control of His Own Life – Matt Maruca, Part Two Align Podcast - Dr. Jack Kruse Round Table II: Bioelectricity of Movement, Re-Balancing Your Neurochemistry | Ep. 220
Luke Storey - The Life Stylist Podcast # 199: The Ultimate Biohacking Mastermind with Dr. Jack Kruse, Aaron Alexander, and Matt Maruca
Videos Mentioned:
The Life Stylist Podcast - The Ultimate Biohacking Mastermind with Dr. Jack Kruse, Aaron Alexander, & Matt Maruca #199
Books Mentioned:
Going Somewhere
Atlas Shrugged
Biology of Belief
Self Reliance
People and Resources Mentioned:
Jack Kruse
Luke Storey
Aaron Alexander
Paul Chek
Tony RobbinsBruce Lipton
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Episode 218: Matt Maruca - Part 1 - Matt's health journey
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
This episodes guest is Matt Maruca from Ra Optics and mattmaruca.comClick here to get Matt's full bio.
On this episode Matt and I discuss:
Matt's background
Jack Kruse's influence on Matt
How Jack puts his message out to the masses
The hierarchy of science
More into Matt's background
We discuss beneficial vs detrimental habits
Mitochondrial adaptations to resistance training
We discuss the importance of how to deliver your message
Matt's student exchange to Bosnia
How Matt first met Jack
Matt shares his 6 essential health steps
I ask Matt about his company Ra Optics
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - mattmaruca.com
Website - raoptics.com
Facebook - Matt Maruca
Instagram - thelightdiet
Podcasts Mentioned:
Matt Maruca - Circadian Biohacking for Optimal Health & Wellness via Quantum Biology and Lifestyle choices - Part 1
Mat Maruca - Circadian Biohacking for Optimal Health Wellness via Quantum Biology and Lifestyle choices - Part 2
Guest Interview #10: Matt Maruca - Melatonin, Power of Light & Dark, Circadian Rhythms
ATSW - Episode 194: Dr. Jack Kruse - Light, water, magnetism, mitochondria, and getting your message out there
Luke Storey's Life Stylist Podcast: THE 5G EMF APOCALYPSE AND WHY HEALTH FOOD WON’T SAVE YOU WITH DR. JACK KRUSE
Luke Storeys Life Stylist Podcast: DEUTERIUM DEPLETION: THE MOST POWERFUL HEALTH HACK YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF WITH DR. QUE COLLINS & DR. LÁSZLÓ BOROS
Luke Storeys Life Stylist Podcast: DEUTERIUM DEPLETION REVISITED: THE MISSING LINK WITH DR. ANNE COOPER
School Sucks podcast
Bullet Proof Radio #277: Alexander Wunsch: Light Medicine, Photobiology & Vitamin D
Videos Mentioned:
How great leaders inspire action | Simon Sinek
Health lies in healthy circadian habits | Satchin Panda | TEDxBeaconStreet
Dr. Jack Kruse / Nourish Vermont 2017
Books Mentioned:
The Four AgreementsGoing Somewhere
The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life
The Circadian Code
The Influence of Ocular Light Perception on Metabolism in Man and in Animal
Circadian Medicine
People and Resources Mentioned:
Jack Kruse
Kevin Cottrell
Luke StoreyJim Al-Khalili
Robb WolfAubrey MarcusDominic D'AgostinoMark SissonThe Health Optimisation Summit 2019 - LondonMetabolic Health Summit
The Leptin RX
Leptin Reset Easy Start Guide
Robert O. Becker
Gilbert LingGerald PollackJohn OttDoug Wallace
Simon SinekSteve Jobs
Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBrideGAPs Diet
Satchin Panda
Bart Kay
John Taylor GattoDave AspreyAlexander Wunsch
Devan Shea
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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Sunday Sep 08, 2019
Sunday Sep 08, 2019
This episodes guest is Bill Hartman from billhartmanpt.com and IFAST
Bill is an individual who is extremely important to me. He is a mentor, a friend, and someone who I have immense amount of respect, admiration and love for. My time with Bill, his wife Lisa, their dog Paxton and the entire IFAST and Intensive 2.0 family at Intensive 2.0 in September 2018 was one of the best experiences of my life so far, and for that I am forever grateful to Bill. You can here about my entire experience at the Intensive 2.0 in episode 186 here.To Find out more about Bill, be sure to head over to his website which you can find here.You can find out
On this episode Bill and I discuss:
I ask Bill what is optimal movement?
I ask Bill about the trade off of decreasing movement variability to increase sport specificity, and potentially performance?
I ask Bill his mentorship course "The Intensive".
I ask Bill about his "model" for assessing and optimizing human movement and behavior
Bill discusses the concepts of loading and propulsion
I ask Bill about how to learn
I ask Bill about left precession
I ask Bill about the importance of having some knowledge of embryology
I ask Bill about infrasternal angles
I ask Bill how he developed his model?
I ask Bill about his book "All Gain, No Pain"
I ask Bill why he loves Batman?
I ask Bill whats next?
I ask Bill what is he currently studying?
I ask Bill why he decide to get braces for his teeth?
I ask Bill, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - billhartmanpt.com
Facebook - Bill Hartman
Twitter - @BillHartmanpt
Instagram - billhartmanpt
Podcasts Mentioned:
Gym Laird #32 | Dr. Pat Davidson
Gym Laird #35 | Pat Davidson - The Good And Bad Of Steroids
Videos Mentioned:
Water, Cells, and Life | Dr. Gerald Pollack | TEDxNewYorkSalon
Gerald Pollack: Weather and EZ Water -- An Intimate Role of Separated Charge | EU2017
SNR #188: Barbara Oakley, PhD – How to Learn, Study & Get Better With Science
Resilient Performance Podcast with Bill Hartman
Books Mentioned:
Made to StickMake it Stick
Scale: The Universal Laws of Life, Growth, and Death in Organisms, Cities, and Companies
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
People and Resources Mentioned:
Tim Lincecum
Zac CupplesConnor RyanPat DavidsonJim Laird
Mattew Walker
Michelle Boland
Gilbert Ling
Cal DietzLearning how to learn
Aristotle
René Descartes
Joel JamiesonDr. Mike Roussell
Batman
Adam WestEric OetterDr. Greg House
Hugh Laurie
Diane Lee
Abraham LincolnSteve MartinBenjamin FranklinAlbert Einstein
Doris Kearns Goodwin
IFAST University
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
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Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Episode 216: Dr. Tommy Wood - Optimizing health and longevity
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
This episodes guest is Dr. Tommy Wood from Nourish Balance Thrive and Physicians for Ancestral Health.
Tommy Wood is a Senior Fellow in the Pediatrics Department at the University of Washington, and Chief Scientific Officer of Nourish Balance Thrive, an online-based company using advanced biochemical testing to optimize performance in athletes.
Tommy was born in the US to Icelandic and British parents (which means he has three passports in two different names). He was predominantly raised in the UK, but also spent periods of time at school in Iceland, Germany, and France. Tommy received a bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences and Biochemistry from the University of Cambridge before studying medicine at the University of Oxford. He worked as a junior doctor in central London for two years after medical school, and then moved to Norway to complete a PhD in physiology and neuroscience at the University of Oslo.
Tommy is currently President-elect of Physicians for Ancestral Health, he is a director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the Icelandic Health Symposium, and is on the scientific advisory board of Hintsa Performance. Tommy has also coached and competed in multiple sports including rowing, CrossFit, powerlifting, and ultra-endurance racing. Alongside his career in medicine and research, Tommy has published and spoken on multiple topics surrounding functional and ancestral approaches to health, including examining the root causes of multiple sclerosis and insulin resistance.
On this episode Tommy and I discuss:
Tommy's background
We discuss the difference between health and performance
I ask Tommy can an individual still attain a high level of athletic performance and overall health?
I ask Tommy about nutrition's role for fat loss, hypertrophy, sports performance, and health and how it will differ between there goals
We discuss the importance of circadian biology in health optimization
We discuss the importance of peripheral circadian regulators such as meal timing, exercise, social interactions
We discuss mitochondria's role in health and disease
I ask Tommy if electrons from different foods go through different complexes inside the mitochondria
I ask Tommy if light increases metabolism?
We discuss seasonal eating within an evolutionary framework
We discuss EMFs
I ask Tommy about Physicians for Ancestral Health?
I ask Tommy - what is the best bang for buck test to get an insight into someones health status
I ask Tommy for his thoughts on SprectraCell testing
I ask Tommy about Phat Fibre and Hormetea
What are the biggest lessons Tommy has learned in his life.
I ask Tommy how does his learn?
I ask Tommy for his life advice
I ask Tommy if there is anything his does on a daily basis that is essential to his day?
I ask Tommy for his top and current book recommendations
I ask Tommy, if he only had 1 year left on planet earth,how would he spend that year and why?
I ask Tommy, if he could invite 5 people to dinner, dead or alive, who would he invite and why?
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - ancestraldoctors.org
Facebook - Nourish Balance Thrive
Twitter - @DrRagnar
Instagram - drtommywood
Podcasts Mentioned:
Nourish Balance Thrive Podcast
Joe Rogan Experience #1109 - Matthew Walker
ATSW - Episode 210: Greg Potter - Circadian Rhythm masterclass
Stem Talk: Episode 47: Dr. Tommy Wood talks about neonatal brain injuries and optimizing human performance
Stem Talk: Episode 48: Dr Tommy Wood, part 2, discusses insulin resistance and the role of diet in athletic performance
Books Mentioned:
Why zebra's don't get ulcers
PilgramRed SparrowBehave
Unsheltered
Flight Behavior
People and Resources Mentioned:
Chris Froome
Ben Greenfield
Joe RoganJeff VolekSteve PhinneyJason Fung
Ancel Keys
Mattew Walker
Jack Kruse
Greg Potter
Gary Taubes
Stem TalkDoug WallaceRobert Sapolsky
Bryan Walsh
Bryan Walsh - Mitochondria Course
Dan Pardi
Ben House
Joseph Chilton Pearce
Malcolm KendrickPeter AttiaThomas Dayspring
Chris Masterjohn
Feast Buffet - Renton, WA, USA
John Nash
Ken FordBarack Obama
Richard Feynman
Show Sponsors:
Ultimate Performance Online MentorshipTo get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com
ALTIS
ALTIS 360ALTIS Education
Ultimate Athlete Concepts
Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.
National Sports Performance Association
Certified Program Design Specialist
Certified Speed and Agility CoachCerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Athletes AccelerationComplete Warm UpComplete Speed Training
Complete Speed GamesComplete Jumps TrainingComplete Olympic Lifting
Complete Youth TrainingComplete Guide to Training the Female Athlete
Complete Core
Complete Sports Conditioning Complete Sports Nutrition
Complete Program Design
Sports Camp Empire
Patreon
Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon