Mendi Sideline Huddle

Follow Mendi Sideline Huddle
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

We'll be sitting down with a special guest (athletes, sports scientists, business leaders) each week to talk about recovery tips, current events and how to stay sane, safe and still have some fun in the current climate. We want to hear from you! Follow us on instagram @themendico where we take questions from the community each Sunday/Monday to ask our special guest that week.

The Mendi Co


    • Mar 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Mendi Sideline Huddle with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Mendi Sideline Huddle

    S2E8 Athlete Series with Leo Baker & Megan Rapinoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 14:17


    The Sideline Huddle is our place to take a step back from the game, call a time out, and kick it with some incredible human beings & athletes to talk performance, science, equality, and inspiration, all while sharing a few laughs. Check out the following for more:Meet Megan: https://themendico.com/team/megan-rapinoe-recovery-storyMeet Leo: https://themendico.com/how-leo-baker-recovers-with-mendiWeb: http://www.themendico.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendicoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/themendicoFull Episodes available at:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTOzevw15Rqh4dUDgYCGEAiTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mendi-sideline-huddle/id1505833658Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1SwG3m6DXOUKPfpH1SzeuO 

    S2E7 Sideline Huddle with the Mendi Cofounders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 14:44


    The Sideline Huddle is our place to take a step back from the game, call a time out, and kick it with some incredible human beings & athletes to talk performance, science, equality, and inspiration, all while sharing a few laughs.Check out the following for more:Meet Team Mendi: https://themendico.com/our-teamWeb: http://www.themendico.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendicoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/themendicoFull Episodes available at:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTOzevw15Rqh4dUDgYCGEAiTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mendi-sideline-huddle/id1505833658Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1SwG3m6DXOUKPfpH1SzeuO 

    S2E6 Athlete Series with Jill Perkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 14:48


    The Sideline Huddle is our place to take a step back from the game, call a time out, and kick it with some incredible human beings & athletes to talk performance, science, equality, and inspiration, all while sharing a few laughs.Check out the following for more:Meet Jill:  https://themendico.com/how-jill-perkins-recovers-with-mendiWeb: http://www.themendico.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendicoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/themendicoFull Episodes available at:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTOzevw15Rqh4dUDgYCGEAiTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mendi-sideline-huddle/id1505833658Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1SwG3m6DXOUKPfpH1SzeuO 

    meet jill
    S2E5 Athlete Series with Shelby Houlihan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 12:19


    Episode NotesThe Sideline Huddle is our place to take a step back from the game, call a time out, and kick it with some incredible human beings & athletes to talk performance, science, equality, and inspiration, all while sharing a few laughs.Check out the following for more:Meet Shelby:  https://themendico.com/how-shelby-houlihan-recovers-with-mendiWeb: http://www.themendico.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendicoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/themendicoFull Episodes available at:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTOzevw15Rqh4dUDgYCGEAiTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mendi-sideline-huddle/id1505833658Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1SwG3m6DXOUKPfpH1SzeuO 

    S2E4 Athlete Series with Adam Ghitelman & Scott Ratliff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 14:58


    The Sideline Huddle is our place to take a step back from the game, call a time out, and kick it with some incredible human beings & athletes to talk performance, science, equality, and inspiration, all while sharing a few laughs.Check out the following for more:Meet Adam: https://themendico.com/how-adam-ghitelman-recovers-with-mendiMeet Scott: https://themendico.com/how-scott-ratliff-recovers-with-mendiGive & Go Foundation: https://givegofund.com/Web: http://www.themendico.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendicoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/themendicoFull Episodes available at:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTOzevw15Rqh4dUDgYCGEAiTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mendi-sideline-huddle/id1505833658Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1SwG3m6DXOUKPfpH1SzeuO 

    S2E3 Athlete Series with Haylie McCleney

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 14:15


    The Sideline Huddle is our place to take a step back from the game, call a time out, and kick it with some incredible human beings & athletes to talk performance, science, equality, and inspiration, all while sharing a few laughs.Check out the following for more:Meet Haylie: https://themendico.com/how-haylie-mccleney-recovers-with-mendiWeb: http://www.themendico.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendicoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/themendicoFull Episodes available at:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTOzevw15Rqh4dUDgYCGEAiTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mendi-sideline-huddle/id1505833658Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1SwG3m6DXOUKPfpH1SzeuO

    S2E2 Athlete Series with Elijah Muhammad

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 13:59


    The Sideline Huddle is our place to take a step back from the game, call a time out, and kick it with some incredible human beings & athletes to talk performance, science, equality, and inspiration, all while sharing a few laughs.Check out the following for more:Meet Elijah: https://themendico.com/how-elijah-muhammad-recovers-with-mendiWeb: http://www.themendico.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendicoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/themendicoFull Episodes available at:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTOzevw15Rqh4dUDgYCGEAiTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mendi-sideline-huddle/id1505833658Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1SwG3m6DXOUKPfpH1SzeuO 

    S2E1 Athlete Series with Sue Bird & Nneka Ogwumike

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 15:00


    Check out the following for more:Meet Nneka: https://themendico.com/team/nneka-ogwumike-recovery-storyMeet Sue: https://themendico.com/team/sue-bird-recovery-storyWeb: http://www.themendico.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendicoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/themendicoFull Episodes available at:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTOzevw15Rqh4dUDgYCGEAiTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mendi-sideline-huddle/id1505833658Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1SwG3m6DXOUKPfpH1SzeuO 

    Product Series: Talking Tinctures with Rachael & Kendra

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 14:49


    Following the launch of our Day and Night Tincture, we've been getting a ton of great community questions. So this week, we have our CEO + VP of Product & Business Development taking over Sideline Huddle to answer your questions about what this product is, how to use it and why it's different from anything else in our line.The Sideline Huddle is our place to take a step back from the game, call a time out, & kick it with some incredible human beings & athletes to talk performance, business, science, inspiration, all while sharing a few laughs.0:00 - IntroductionsRachael Rapinoe - CEO + CofounderKendra Freeman - President + Cofounder0:52 - What is a Tincture1:44 - Benefits of Tincture2:33 - Ways to take a Tincture3:42 - Components of a Tincture 4:18 - Comparing Gel Caps, Gummies and Tinctures 5:44 - Tincture Ingredients and Flavors7:52 - CBD Effects on the Body9:02 - Explain the Endocannabinoid System10:10 - What's a Terpene and what does it have to do with WADA compliance11:17 - Community QuestionsSubscribe for Ep. 8 and our Season Finale, dropping 5/15!Check out the following for more:Web: http://www.themendico.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendicoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/themendicoYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTOzevw15Rqh4dUDgYCGEAiTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mendi-sideline-huddle/id1505833658Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1SwG3m6DXOUKPfpH1SzeuO 

    Athlete Series with Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 14:40


    Welcome to our latest episode of Sideline Huddle featuring 3x NWSL Champs and teammates, Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis who join us from North Carolina where they are awaiting the NWSL season. We talk training, puppies, CBD routines, their work in the USWNTPA and NWSLPA, being a Mendi investor, and rapid fire roommate q's. The Sideline Huddle is our place to take a step back from the game, call a time out, & kick it with some incredible human beings & athletes to talk performance, business, science, inspiration, all while sharing a few laughs.0:00 - Introductions Same Mewis - 2019 World Cup Champion, 3x NWSL ChampionLynn Williams - 2016 NWLS MVP, 3x NWSL ChampionRachael Rapinoe - CEO + CofounderKendra Freeman - President + Cofounder1:35 - Sam + Lynn on their current training routine in North Carolina2:20 - Sam + Lynn on staying mentally and physically sharp during quarantine 3:32 - Lynn on looking after mental and emotional health 4:10 - Sam + Lynn on how they are using CBD to recover, sleep and be their best selves7:18 - Sam and Lynn on their role in the USWNTPA and NWSLPA and how companies and the public can support the leagues and players9:27 - Sam and Lynn on their investment in Mendi and what the Modern Cap Table looks like11:08 - Rapid Fire Roommate Questions12:29 - Community QuestionsSubscribe for Ep. 7 as we bring on a new guest to talk about CBD and sports and take a break for some laughs. Dropping 5/8!Check out the following for more:Web: http://www.themendico.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendico Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendico Twitter: https://twitter.com/themendicoYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTOzevw15Rqh4dUDgYCGEAiTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mendi-sideline-huddle/id1505833658Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1SwG3m6DXOUKPfpH1SzeuO  

    Product Series with Team Mendi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 14:45


    The team is mic’d up and ready to share some knowledge on this weeks episode of the Sideline Huddle. Listen in as our three co-founders (Rachael Rapinoe, Kendra Freeman, & Brett Schwager) & Marketing Director, Laura Arneson, share their personal CBD journey, along with insight on Mendi’s product line-up & finding the right CBD dosage for your.The Sideline Huddle is our place to take a step back from the game, call a time out, & kick it with some incredible human beings & athletes to talk performance, business, science, inspiration, all while sharing a few laughs.0:38 - Introductions Rachael Rapinoe - CEO + Cofounder Kendra Freeman - President + Cofounder Brett Schwager - Creative Director + Cofounder Laura Arneson - Marketing Director 2:34 - Our parent' reaction to us starting a CBD company 5:30 - How our families are using CBD 6:36 - CBD Routine for the Active Person 10:27 - Finding the right dosage for you Subscribe for Ep. 6, as we return to the Athlete Series with some exciting new guests. Dropping 5/1!Check out the following for more:Web: http://www.themendico.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendico Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendico Twitter: https://twitter.com/themendico Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTO... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SwG3m6...

    Science Series with Susan King Borchardt & Don Moxley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 14:42


    Welcome to the Sideline Huddle, Episode 4. Today we sit down with Sports Science experts, Susan King Borchardt & Don Moxley.The Sideline Huddle is our place to take a step back from the game, call a time out, & kick it with some incredible human beings & athletes to talk performance, business, science, inspiration, all while sharing a few laughs.  0:41 Introductions Rachael Rapinoe - CEO & Cofounder Susan King Borchardt - Sports Performance Coach & Founder of The Athlete Blueprint Don Moxley - Sports Scientists & Mendi Advisor 1:42 - Susan's journey into sports science from a collegiate injury to her private work with some of the world's top pro athletes. 2:57 - Don's journey from Ohio State Wrestling to becoming a 30 year industry expert in sport science and trusted Mendi advisor. 4:39 - How Susan's coaching her athletes through the unknowns of COVID-19. How to take advantage of the break, create structure and ensure mental health. 6:25 - Susan's personal journey with CBD as an athletic recovery tool and observations on the social stigma still associated with cannabis. 8:25 - Susan + Rachel on the importance of knowing what you're putting into your body. Understanding the ingredients, research, quality level and testing methods. 10:02 - Don on his daily Mendi regimen and the postive physcial and mental effects of cannabinoids and terpenoids. 10:50 - Susan on how the idea of "recovery" has gone from taboo to the differentiator for athletes at all levels. 12:25 - Susan on the growing interest in the WNBA and surprising effects the new CBA could have on player longevity. Subscribe for Ep. 5, as Team Mendi takes the mic and shares more about the brand, the science and the method behind the madness. Dropping 4/24! Web: http://www.themendico.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendicoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/themendicoYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTOzevw15Rqh4dUDgYCGEAiTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mendi-sideline-huddle/id1505833658Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SwG3m6DXOUKPfpH1SzeuO

    Athlete Series with Crystal Dunn & Merritt Mathias

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 14:13


    Welcome to the Sideline Huddle, Episode 3. Today we are doubling up with special guests and NC Courage teammates, Crystal Dunn & Merritt Mathias.The Sideline Huddle is our place to take a step back from the game, call a time out, & kick it with some incredible human beings & athletes to talk performance, business, science, inspiration, all while sharing a few laughs. 0:32 Introductions:Rachael Rapinoe - CEO & CofounderKendra Freeman - President & CofounderCrystal Dunn - World Cup Champion + NC Courage StarterMerritt Mathias - 2xNWSL Champ + NC Courage Starter1:58 - Merritt + Crystal on staying in shape mentally & physically and the delay to the NWSL season.4:24 - Crystal on creative ways to stay in shape 5:09 - Merritt on her latest home-gym fail 5:44 - Merritt on her expectations for the NWSL season 7:01 - Crystal + Merritt on their reaction to Olympic postponement coming off WWC momentum8:09 - Merritt + Crystal on using Mendi and recovery routines9:18 - Crystal on US Soccer legal filings 10:21 - Crystal + Merritt on the women's game vs men's11:45 - Rapid Fire Roommate Questions   Subscribe for Ep. 4, as we break down the sports science behind Mendi. Dropping 4/17!Web: http://www.themendico.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendicoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/themendicoYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTOzevw15Rqh4dUDgYCGEAiTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mendi-sideline-huddle/id1505833658Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SwG3m6DXOUKPfpH1SzeuO

    Athlete Series with Sue Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 14:11


    Welcome back to the Sideline Huddle Series. Today's special guest is basketball legend, Sue Bird! The Sideline Huddle is our place to take a step back from the game and call a time out to talk performance, business, science, inspiration, and share a few laughs in the process.Big thanks to our community for all the questions that were submitted for Sue to answer! We've included some of our favorites throughout this episode. 0:25 - IntroductionsRachale Rapinoe - CEO & CofounderKendra Freeman - President & CofounderDon Moxley - Advisor & Sports ScientistSue Bird - 3xWNBA Champ, 4xOlympic Gold Medalist, Mendi Athlete + Board Advisor1:40 -  Sue on staying in shape during this time & advice for others2:52 - Sue on how she's looking after her mental health while isolated3:46 - Sue & Don on substituting anti-inflammatories with CBD during this time5:47 - Sue on 2021 Olympic announcement + 2020 goals 7:50 - Sue on the new WNBA CBA  and growing interest in women's game9:45 - Sue on Kobe's role in women's basketball 10:31 - Sue breaks down Tiger King, March Madness Predictions & Eligibility, her game day ponytail, her WNBA Dream Team.  Subscribe for Ep. 3, and get a double dose of fun (hint, hint). Dropping next Friday 4/10!Web: http://www.themendico.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendicoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/themendicoYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTOzevw15Rqh4dUDgYCGEA

    Athlete Series with Megan Rapinoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 20:39


    Welcome to our first Sideline Huddle  with Megan Rapinoe. Kicking off our Athlete Series we are curious to hear from Megan on how she's coping with social isolation, staying in shape, the uncertainty around the upcoming NWSL season and Olympic postponement and how she's passing the time and staying entertained.Big thanks to our community for the over 800 questions that were submitted for Megan to answer! We've included some of our favorites throughout this episode. 0:30 - IntroductionsRachale Rapinoe - CEO & Cofounder Kendra Freeman - President & CofounderDon Moxley - Advisor & Sports ScientistMegan Rapinoe - 2X World Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist & Mendi Athlete3:06 -  Megan on staying in shape during this time 5:36 - Unconventional Offseason, NWSL and Olympic postponement6:55 - Taking care of yourself mentally in the midst of unknowns10:26 - Megan's Mendi recovery routine (go behind the scenes on Megan's daily recovery routine)11:20 - Don on the State of the Leagues & Cannabis Legalization12:45 - Debunking cannabis myths and fallacies 15:32 - Megan's Reaction to US Soccer's Legal Filings (more on the fight for pay equality)17:04 - Megan on staying entertained with plenty of naps, cantaloupe and Netflix Subscribe for Ep. 2, with a new featured guest, dropping next week. Web: http://www.themendico.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themendico Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themendico Twitter: https://twitter.com/themendico Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTOzevw15Rqh4dUDgYCGEA

    Claim Mendi Sideline Huddle

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel