Simply Not Easy

Active over passive always. For physiological reasons as well as taking ownership over our life.

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day 19 years ago?

Those who are afraid of success dampen the fire of their own passion - I've been guilty

Recovery to allow physiological adaptations to occur is just as important as the stimulus you place upon your body to stimulate a homeostatic responce to drive that change. Highlighted by a case study.

Does our sleep position effect the quality of our digestion? Do our eating patterns and timing effect our sleep health?

If y'all are looking for the perfect ascent marks on these French words, then you've got the wrong guy. Today we are talking about Cafe Au Lait stains in the context of a great physical therapy case illustrating a larger perspective.

Be like water my friends.

It's not always the answer to impart our will upon life. To lead our life in a wholesome way we need to balance allowing life to flow to us. This can only be done in the present moment. Not to be lived in past memories nor in future plans.

You've gotta own the actions you take. If the message that you intended to put out was twisted, especially with one on one communication, that's on you.

No Easy Way Out. Time to take action, put some kindling back around that spark, and watch the flames ignite as I gather more fuel.

When the world starts shaking all around you, ask for stronger shoulders. Especially for whom the kettlebell tolls.

The eternal balance continues on. These patterns deeply rooted in our individual psychology have physiological nutritional consequences. When looking for good nutrition I attempt to shine a light down a road of compromise between variety while maintaining consistency. Most importantly, without getting lost in the fine tune details.

Today's episode shares a case study involving the triceps. Another great of example of why having a good understanding of anatomy and expected tissue healing times are important.

This is about far more than sports. At the heart of it, sports has always been about far more than just sports.

Many times we feel good hustling, grinding, going out living our dreams. Other times we need to live our life of fulfillment in a more chill way. With less action and plans, not more.

In this episode I share my reflections from a course I took today that was a bonus add on in my Kaiser Ortho Residency program. We learned a ton from Dr. Melanie Noel with some new strategies to better serve our patients.

The confidence of hitting your stride and finding your place isn't about being comfortable. It's about challenging yourself to be comfortable reaching for continual growth while having fun. When you search to find flow state you don't always find it right away. That doesn't mean it's not there or that you're headed in the wrong direction. Sometimes you've got to grind a bit first to reach that optimal range and find your flow.

When I was a kid I was easily entertained. Now that I'm older and more experienced I simply disguise the same thing behind a lot of science. Really, it's still about having fun catching and throwing things.

What is your first reaction, mental image, or connotation when you hear the word cholesterol? Often it's a negative one. We often hear an incomplete narrative of the role it plays in our body.

Honoring the late Lakers legend. With his birthday on 8/23 and the calender day wearing both his numbers 8/24, this time of year will always be one of remembrance for fans of baskerball and those pursuing excellence. Words don't fully do this justice, but that can't stop me from trying.