Fight to Thrive: Holistic Health and Fitness Podcast

LTC Molinar is spearheading the effort to make women's health and performance a priority within H2F. She discusses information and resources that are undoubtedly beneficial to soldiers and H2F personnel alike. DHA Decide + Be Ready App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/decide-be-ready/id1451879300 DRES Handbook (Navy): https://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/Documents/health-promotion-wellness/general-tools-and-programs/hp-toolbox/DRES-Handbook-FNL.pdf DHB Report: https://www.health.mil/Reference-Center/Reports/2020/11/05/Active-Duty-Womens-Health-Care-Services

Dr. Kreisel joins F2T to discuss his role as the H2F lead at the US Army Fitness School. This episode has great practical application to both H2F staff and unit soldiers, such as how to request MFT courses, or seek an MFT certification for yourself.

We're very excited to welcome Stephanie as the new 555 H2F Physical Therapist Assistant! She discusses her motivation to work in H2F and how kickboxing has improved her overall well-being.

Pat discusses is background as a strength and conditioning coach in professional sports and the Air Force, what drove him to become the H2F Program Director, and how he plans on building up the H2F program at the 555th Engineering Brigade.

Dr. Teyhen is largely responsible for the Army's culture shift to prioritize holistic health and fitness (H2F). She discusses why this change is essential, how to take a person versus patient mentality in medicine, and running a marathon in all 50 states!

Dr. Grubbs joins the show to talk about how he's incorporated H2F and resistance training into his life to transform his body and recover from pain and injury. We also review his thoughts on the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Matt Ottenbach is a certified yoga instructor and the owner of Expand Yoga in Tacoma, WA. He and Captain Simmet discuss the mental and physical benefits of maintaining a consistent yoga practice, and why hot yoga has been a great fit for many service members that Matt has taught. Check out the expand yoga website at https://www.expandyoga.com/schedule

Major Szymanek is an experienced military physical therapist and a graduate of the Westpoint PT Sports Medicine Fellowship. She joins the show to discuss her research and some practical guidance to improve running form to optimize performance and reduce risk of running related injuries.

This weeks episode is geared towards DOD providers, as CPT Boyer is going to discuss the triage system he has designed and implemented within his H2F battalion. The system had staggering impacts on his unit's readiness, with their profile rates being reduced by 90% following it's implementation! He generously wants to share this effective system with other providers, and has created numerous resources and training modules in order to do so. If you would like to find out more and/or get access to said resources, please contact Chris at christopher.w.boyer4.mil@mail.mil

COL Hurd is the I Corps Deputy Surgeon and CPT Pruitt is the I Corps H2F Action officer. They each have played a large part in shaping the H2F culture change at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and join the show to discuss what's on the horizon for H2F in the Army, as well as how their current jobs have resulted in improved focus on their own holistic health and fitness.

Kathy discusses the different types of meditation, how extensive background in practicing and coaching others, and how meditation has helped calm her mind enough to discover and focus on what's really important in life. Vipassana yoga center: https://kunja.dhamma.org/

Dr. Brager joins the show to discuss why to prioritize sleep, how it's effected by exercise, and ways to improve sleep in stressful environments such as deployments and shift work.

Not really sure what good physical therapy looks like and how it can help you reach your goals? Dalton and CPT Simmet help answer these questions by discussing what they prioritize and can offer as clinicians, as well as how they incorporate H2F into their practice.

CPT Wheelis joins the show to discuss the value and utilization of holistic health and fitness within the Ranger Regiment, how he prepped for and made it through Ranger School/RASP, and balancing his career with the demands of becoming a new dad.

Coach Joe is an accomplished Olympic weight lifter, CrossFit athlete, author and strength and conditioning coach. He joins F2T to discuss how to optimize training and how important it is to keep it fun. Among other H2F topics, we discuss creatine supplementation, hunting, and mental health among.

This episode is dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the enormous impact that he's had and continues to have on the world. Captain Simmet discusses why the impact was so great, how important our recurrent thoughts are, and gives guidance on changing fear based negative cycles of thinking.

Talia joins the show to discuss some of the reasons a good sleep regimen is crucial for good health, ways to maintain a consistent sleep/wake cycle, and various stress management techniques that have been effective with ourselves and our patients. Sleepless in America Documentary: https://aasm.org/sleepless-in-america-to-be-broadcast-on-national-geographic-channel-on-nov-30/ Sleepio App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sleepio/id910208298 CBT-i Coach App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cbt-i-coach/id655918660 Virtual Hope Box App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/virtual-hope-box/id825099621 Breathe2Relax App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/virtual-hope-box/id825099621 Tactical Breather App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/virtual-hope-box/id825099621 Chop Wood Carry Water book: Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great https://www.amazon.com/dp/153698440X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_A2m-FbCDXS0RM Headspace App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/headspace-meditation-sleep/id493145008 Calm App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calm/id571800810

Tyler Johnson is a forward on the Tampa Bay Lightning. He joins the show to discuss what holistic health and fitness looks like in the NHL, and how to develop a successful mindset and team culture.

Life Center Church pastor Garrett Werner and faithful Christian Brett Volker join the show to discuss how their spiritual lives have brought them more joy and fulfillment through helping them develop discipline and persistence, while also allowing them to maintain focus on getting adequate rest and loving others.

Registered Dietician and Army Lieutenant Paul Holthaus joins the show to discuss a variety of nutritional topics such as eating for optimal performance, supplements recommendations, intermittent fasting, keto dieting, and avoiding adding unwanted weight during the holidays. Discussion links: https://www.opss.org https://examine.com

Behavioral health therapist and Army Captain Kristi Fallin joins this weeks episode to discuss tools to overcome loneliness and depression during the holiday season in a year where many are isolated from their loved ones.

Zach Rynders is a physical therapist and the owner of Armor Athletic gym. Zach joins Fight to Thrive to discuss common deadlift and programming errors that lead to injury, how his mindset is helping his gym thrive during COVID-19, and how to use a similar mentality to take control of your health and wellness.