Simply Not Easy

This is rolling off the momentum of a previous episode, last week's pushup challenge. I try a new challenge in a similar vein, and admit with humility that I absolutely failed it. Failure is the baseline of a starting point. Now time to make some progress.

We take a look intro electrolytes today. Why? Because it's what plants crave! On a more realistic and practical note: we dive into what the kidney' s are responsible for, their role in terms of balancing out electrolytes like sodium and potassium, and the implications as we seek to fuel up for success.

Diving back into some applied anatomy. I told you this one was on its way. To continue on the trend of our Cam Newton talk last episode, we take a look into the specific foot injury he had. An injury to the midfoot/forefoot Lisfranc joint complex. Learn what's special about this compared to many other foot injuries and the direct implications.

Big news out there! Former quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, who was releasee after a major foot surgery, has been signed by the New England Patriots. Time to see what kind of a splash this stud can make during this time. A hungry athlete can't ask for a better opportunity; a 1-year contract to prove himself, surrounded by great players, and even better coaches.

It's a weird feeling. First time heading back to a bar and a restaurant with friends since Covid started. Not quite as good as sitting around the campfire, but I'll never complain about some good refreshing simple times with great people.

The people you surround yourself with and invest your time into determine a huge amount of your fulfillment in life. From close friends to Tony Robbins' current 7-day challenge. Do they look out for your best or just what there idea of you is?

First third of my Ortho Residency is done. Feeling even more official now that round 1 of testing is complete, as of today. It's a lot of (useful) pressure. Diamonds aren't made from lumps of coal being couch potatoes.

Here's a simple tactful pushup challenge for those who can't find time (don't make time) to exercise.

Today is a little useful nutrition hack. Especially beneficial for anyone following a diet without meat.

This episode is one that would benefit anyone in a full spectrum of anatomical understanding. Yes we talk about the anatomy of this wrist muscle, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris. We also dive into an interesting patient case with significant implications for this topic and rich in differential diagnosis for any musculoskeletal minded clinician.

Sports And.... Let that statement settle in. If you're thinking sports and, what? Then it's worth tuning in. We're shinning light on some of the passionate work Maya Moore is doing. Enjoy the 2020 ESPYS!

Today is not about ourselves. Though It may be about recalling how we're affected. To have a better context for our values and appreciation for life it is essential to remember those loved ones who came before us, who touched our lives in an impactful way.

Officially done with the first third of my Ortho Residency at Kaiser SoCal. It's been a blast with my first main mentor, Marshall Lemoine. I've learned a ton, had great experiences, and learned what I still have to learn.

Some days are about buckling down, gearing up, and doing the tough work committing to the process. Making it happen!

The Gym's are back! Are you? Even as our simpiliest of old habits (yes, even the good ones) return, we should stop to ask ourselves; to remember our why.

Does vitamin D make you more resistant to Covid? Hard to say, but maybe. Does vitamin D make you healthier overall? Absolutely. I bring up a few interesting correlations between those with covid and vitamin D levels as well as why it's such an important nutrient to have in your system.

Taking a look at bony morphology today. The stresses we place on our skeletal system at a young age have a profound impact on the adult body we have. We're talking about the adaptive rotational changes that occur. Anteversion and Retroversion torsional changes. In primarily the femur, as well as the humerus.

This is a rare moment. On a Sports Sunday, talkin' 'bout a book? I mean, a book? Like not the game, but a book? Absolutely. Yes we are, with confidence. We're talking about a great book that serves as a blueprint for success in sports, and in the larger world outside of sports. We're giving an overview of a book I've found value in. Raise Your Game by Alan Stein Jr and Jon Sternfeld.

If we are always competing with some task against our breath, we'll loose. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em! Time to better integrate our breath into everything we do.

There are many ways to skin a cat. Many role models and leaders. Many who have carved out a pathway of fulfillment before us. Countless blueprints at our disposal. Many languages uttering the same meaning. We don't all have to go the same way. We do need to start.