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It has been a long time coming for who I deem "The Smartest Man in Baseball", to come onto this podcast. Paul Davis is the Atlanta Brave's Director of Pitching, former Major League Pitching coach for the Seattle Mariner's, and my former colleague when we worked for the St. Louis Cardinals together where Paul served alongside me with the rehab group as the "Rehab Pitching Coach" while I served as the St. Louis Cardinals Medical & Rehab Coordinator from 2015 through the end of the 2017 season. Most of all Paul is a dear friend and mentor of mine. Building upon the last episode where I first mention Psychological Capital (PsyCap), Paul and I discuss how he has integrated psychology into his work as a pitching coach to get the most performance out of those he serves and how this can also help all of us in our own life's version of High Stakes performance needs.Paul Davis was interviewed for part of the book The Arm  which we discuss in this episode.Click here to follow me on IG @davemmeyer

In this episode I explore what the ingredients are for people to overcome self doubt and build a sense of a belief in oneself utilizing "psycap" (positive psychological capital). I bring you into how I became an underdog with clips from my childhood ice hockey days along with a conversation with my colleague, peer, and friend Bryant Villota as we play some basketball together. Click here to follow me on IG @davemmeyer

Hey fellow Beyond Zero'er In this episode Dr.Isaac Zur and I discuss how leveraging a seemingly negative emotion "ANGER" might just be the key to unleashing your performance in certain situations...This is the area of Dr.Zur's thesis and research work on "A psycholphysiological examination of the emotions-performance relationship." that can be found here.Follow me on IG @davemmeyerPlease don't forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts as it would mean a lot and to share this episode with your community

Hey fellow Beyond Zero'er In this episode we unravel perfectionism, where it comes from, its relationship to ADHD, and if it helps or hurts us. Special guest for this episode, Dr.Liz Slonena joins who is a psychotherapist and specializes on the topic of perfectionism and works with adult professionals that have ADHD. You will be surprised with some of the twists and turns of this episode as I become a pseudo patient for Dr.Liz and take the proverbial shrink's chair.Dr.Liz also schools me on "neurodivergence" and the importance of this topic in the "neurotypical" society today that we might be living in...One of the important research papers that I mention in this episode can be found here that is titled Positive Conceptions of Perfectionism: Approaches, Evidence, Challenges. Follow me on IG @davemmeyerFollow Dr.Liz Slonena on IG @dr.lizlistensPlease don't forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts as it would mean a lot and to share this episode with your community

This is a heavy hitter episode...I explore motivation with my mentor Dr.Isaac Zur, Sport Psychologist, and Mental Health Counselor and then go even deeper with best selling author Jay Papasan who co-authored "The One Thing". Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyer 

It started as "The Harmony Exercise Podcast" for a VERY short while alongside my mentor John Denney,  which then quickly became the Injured to Elite Podcast that has now turned into Beyond Zero; and today we get to all make a toast and celebrate this momentous occasion together. I only thought it would be right to have you join the party so here is what went down...I decided to host my own Beyond Zero 100th Episode Party in person and live on zoom on Sunday April 2nd 2023. It included popping a bottle of  champagne, reading a poem I wrote to commemorate you the listeners titled "The Ears that Listen", sharing stories of the podcast from some of my most loyal audience, and cutting into a special 100th episode cake I made for myself. Yes....We ate my face! Listen in as it is never too late to join this special occasion PARTAY! WOOO WOOOFollow on Instagram @davemmeyer to see the party in action!

Trauma seems to be a hot topic these days especially when it comes to personal development. I mix this into the context of those I work with after injury, and far beyond. Lately I have delved into the work of physician Dr.Gabor Mate who is a leading world expert on trauma, so I brought on Dr. Mac to discuss all of this who holds her PhD in Clinical Psychology and hosts a podcast titled Revealing the Ivory Tower, follow Dr. Mac hereFollow me on Instagram @davemmeyerBuy My Book on Amazon: Injured to Elitehttp://www.drdavidmeyer.com

We should probably have a better answer than just a shoulder shrug if we want to live our best life after suffering any type of wound (mental, emotional, or physical). Let's explore time itself and if "time" does in fact heal all wounds. If not then what does? Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerBuy My Book on Amazon: Injured to Elitehttp://www.drdavidmeyer.com

What is a dream? Where do they come from? What do they mean? Join me as I deeply explore this at the Salvador Dali museum "The Shape of Dreams Exhibit"Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerhttp://www.drdavidmeyer.com

Welcome to the relaunch of Injured to Elite! Beyond Zero starts with my own story of going beyond zero. Welcome back and enjoy!Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerhttp://www.drdavidmeyer.com

Download My Free Injured to Elite Recovery Exercise Guided MeditationThis week St.Louis Cardinal Position Player Evan Mendoza joins Injured to Elite to discuss his experience as a professional baseball player re-injuring his wrist and what it's like to deal with re-injury as an elite performer and how he has successfully worked to regain his craft on his trek to the big leagues. Evan also has created a widely successful social media following on on IG @e_mendoza18 Follow me on IG @davemmeyer

Know Your Recovery Mindset Type QuizWe are at a tipping point as it pertains to mental growth in the world. This week's episode we cover the different types of post-injury recovery mindset types that I have identified since working in professional sports. Knowing your mindset type for this can speed up your recovery by leveraging certain principles specific to your type. Make sure to take the quiz and find out what type you fall under.Special shout out to Ahrod for sharing his music that I am so pumped to bring to this episode titled: Inspiration as part of his Empathy part 2 album. He will be joining soon and providing the show with some custom tracks as well that I can't wait to release. Injured to Elite CoachingFollow me on IGAhrod Music

Enroll in The Clinician's Injured to Elite Academy Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonMLB/ESPN analyst Xavier Scruggs and former big leaguer joins the show today. You won't want to miss this one as X and I go deep into what pillars every athlete needs to be thinking about in order to prioritize their growth.Follow me on TikTokFollow me on IG @davemmeyerFollow Xavier Scruggs

Enroll in The Clinician's Injured to Elite Academy Did you know underdogs win up to almost 70% of the time in some sports? I have always identified with being an underdog...I realized 91 episodes in I still haven't done an episode on this topic.Why do I consider myself an underdog?Grew up an undersided athleteI am a surviving identical twinHad a serious learning disability as a childMy father always rooted for the underdogThe story of Buster Douglas is one that EVERY underdog NEEDS to hear...Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonFollow me on TikTokFollow me on IG @davemmeyer

Enroll in The Clinician's Injured to Elite Academy 9/19 CohortIf I had a dollar for everyone that has said that they can't just seem to sit down and clear their thoughts to meditate, I might retire! Mainly because I was the one saying it in my own head so many times before 2017...Let me share with you how I solved that problem.Follow me on TikTokFollow me on IG @davemmeyer

Sign Up for My Free Live Q&A Masterclass3 Steps to Gain Mental Health Skills for Sports Rehab that will Transform Your Clients' Liveshttp://courses.drdavidmeyer.com/mentalhealthEnroll in The Clinician's Injured to Elite Academy 9/19 CohortI was asked a great question during my masterclass on September 7th which was "How do you approach someone who is refusing help?" The question inspired this episode taking it even further to when we refuse to help ourselves..We should all have at least a starting point for an answer which I provide in this one.Follow me on IG @davemmeyer

Sign Up for My Free Live Q&A Masterclass3 Steps to Gain Mental Health Skills for Sports Rehab that will Transform Your Clients' Liveshttp://courses.drdavidmeyer.com/mentalhealthIn this episode returning guest from episode # 5 and episode #31 Major League Baseball Left Handed Pitcher Ryan Sherriff takes the mic as host and I take the hot seat. Ryan gets right into it and puts me on the spot

Sign Up for My Free Live Q&A Masterclass3 Steps to Gain Mental Health Skills for Sports Rehab that will Transform Your Clients' Liveshttp://courses.drdavidmeyer.com/mentalhealthSolo episode sharing the story behind Athlete Zero. This is the professional athlete I was working with that changed my approach  in sports rehab forever. Cue in a mental approach...I talk a lot about time zero the first moments after injury where not only everything changes going forward for one's body but also for one's mental and emotional state, and in some cases their entire identity. In this episode I get a little vulnerable here and go deeper into athlete zero whose mental health crisis changed my practice forever and is at the heart of my entire new approach that I have developed. This is a real person…Eventually that became my book and this podcast. Some of you might have heard me share some of this before but not like I am about to…Make sure to sign up for my free upcoming masterclass: 3 Steps to Gain Mental Health Skills for Sports Rehab that will Transform Your Clients' Lives Click here to follow me on IG @davemmeyerThanks for listening!

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonThis solo episode builds off of the last episode # 86 taking the 6 core values for living and playing with IMPACT and putting them into an ordered and specific approach that allows us to build a process to achieve our high performance goals.I am calling this approach "A 3 P Algorithm" for success.Today's Acronym is "APPA"A = AwarnessP = Purpose P = PerspectiveP = Process A = ActionI discuss where to start and how to key in on a process mentioning some interesting research on visualization by Dr. Emily Balcetis at the NYU SPAM Lab: Social Perception Action and Motivation Balcetis lab. Article by Dr. Balcetis et al on "Keeping the Goal in Sight: Testing the Influence of Narrowed Visual Attention on Physical Activity"In this episode I also share a clip from ITE Episode #32 with Daniel BardClick Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyer Visit My Website at: www.drdavidmeyer.com

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonHappy V-Day! In this episode I share with you 6 very important core values that will allow you lead a life with impact and just so happen to make up the word itself.. My mission statement in 2022 is “To serve as a leading example of mental and physical growth, while facilitating it for others to live with impact”. Today you will hear practical examples to use for each core value in the word impact that we can utilize as athletes, clinicians, and professionals, that strive for performance growing through physical and mental challenges. Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.com

On this episode I share a recent professional work update along with an interview of me on an episode originally recorded for the podcast "What the Func*!?" hosted by Laura Schein and Clayton Farris as we discuss the mental approach I have discovered for physical rehabilitation. We covered…✅ Time Zero✅ A background on my mental approach✅ Leaning into thoughts, emotions, and physiology✅ How to live with nagging pain that doesn't seem to ever go awayEnjoy!Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.comClick Here to Follow What the Func*!? on Instagram

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonHappy New Year and a Warm Welcome Episode into 2022! This year I am challenging all of you to find comfort in uncomfortable situations and that is exactly what this episode is all about as we reflect on 2021 and set our intention going forward. Enjoy Episode # 84!Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.com

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonHappy Holidays!  Sometimes the fundamentals are glossed over on dealing with physical injuries. Mark Salamon joins on this episode to discuss his book "Does it Hurt When I Do This? An Irreverent Guide to Understanding Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation". Mark Salamon is a physical therapist at Coordinated Health in Allentown, Pennsylvania. For twenty-five years he has taught young athletes, middle-aged weekend warriors, workers injured on the job, and senior citizens how to restore their lives after injuries or surgeries. He has published over sixty humorous articles in publications such as The Haven and The Scene and Heard, and has helped over 20,000 patients decrease their anxiety and frustration by making them laugh.Buy Mark's Book  Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerEnjoy Episode # 83!My Website: www.drdavidmeyer.com

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonJoin the Injured to Elite NetworkStuck in your feelings, in a rut, or lost? This week remember these 2 VITAL principles for your mental and physical performance related goals…1️⃣  Actions Come Before Feelings2️⃣  You Know What You Need to DoYou know what is next…Have an amazing week!

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonJoin the Injured to Elite NetworkIn this solo episode I share with you a section presented to a major Division 1 Collegiate Athletic Program, from my virtual Injured to Elite Masterclass Program. In the first few modules I cover "Time Zero" and "Pain Science" in order to better help guide those first moments after injury or your low point as a high performer. These can be some of the scariest times filled with a roller coaster of emotions and this is why it is so important to work on the mental and emotional elements of the post-injury process. It can be confusing when feeling and thinking all of the things that we do when faced with a physical crisis as an athlete. This episode will help you better guide that process yourself alongside your performance team. The Masterclass will be offered to the general public soon so stay tuned for details and message me on IG (Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyer) and DM me if you would like to join the waitlist!Enjoy Episode # 81!My Website: www.drdavidmeyer.com

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonJoin the Injured to Elite NetworkKate Eckman is the author of The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life. She is a broadcast journalist and TV personality who brings her expertise in communications, performance, and mindfulness to her practice as a success coach for business leaders and athletes. She earned a BA in communications from Penn State University, where she was an Academic All-American swimmer, and received her master's degree in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. She graduated at the highest level from Columbia University's executive and organizational coaching program. Kate is also a certified International Coaching Federation coach (ACC), a licensed NBI consultant, and a meditation teacher and course creator for Insight Timer, the world's number-one ranked free meditation app. A dynamic, high-energy and entertaining speaker, Kate has the innate ability to not only capture an audience's attention—but also their hearts. She brings her signature high-level presence, professionalism, and humor to audiences across the country. Enjoy the episode!Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.comClick Here to Follow Kate Eckman on Instagram @kateeckman

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonJoin the Injured to Elite NetworkDave Pearson PT, DPT, MSESS, LAT, ATC, CSCS is the former Rehab Coordinator for the New York Mets for around a decade who is now working with the air-force in special operations. Dave and I met when I was working for the St. Louis Cardinals just down the road from him at the time while he was with the Mets in Port St. Lucie based out of the team's respective spring training facilities. In this episode we cover many topics including...Behind the public eye of high profile athlete rehab controversy Comparing and contrasting rehab for pro athletes vs tactical/military athletesMaking connections and networking for elite jobs in sports performance and rehabSetting expectations for rehab out the gateEnjoy the episode!Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.com

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonJoin the Injured to Elite NetworkMental toughness seems to have been preached and praised to athletes as long as athletes have competed...But the problem lies when already "mentally tough" athletes find themselves broken (mentally and physically) after injury. This is where I believe embracing vulnerability can shine. Cue in the work I have discovered by Dr. Brené Brown, world renowned author and Ted speaker on "The Power of Vulnerability". In this solo episode I present a bigger and better offer (BBO) to mental toughness after injury for athletes to embody, inspired by the very relevant work of Dr. Brown. Click the link above "The Power of Vulnerability" to watch Dr. Brené Brown's very inspirational Ted talk and backstory to this episode. One day we will bring Brené on the show!Enjoy!Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.com

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonJoin the Injured to Elite NetworkFormer Major League Baseball Player Jordan Schafer is a former big league outfielder and left handed pitcher 2 way guy  that shares his journey through injury, mental health battles, transitions as pro athlete, and overall what he regrets most...Enjoy!Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.comClick Here to Follow Jordan Schafer on Instagram @jordanschafer21

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonJoin the Injured to Elite NetworkAre you constantly swinging for the fences? Your plate approach in rehab matters...Joined by performance coach John Denney, this episode completes the last of the 3 questions to ask yourself in order to overcome your daily freakout moment. “What is the right hit for the situation you are in?” When we come from a place of feeling like we NEED to get that big hit all of the time whether it is after injury or helping someone transform through one, it can become counter-productive from a performance standpoint. Learn how John Denney and I discovered a better approach to take when performing. Instead, coming from a place of love and want might just change the game for you! Enjoy!Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.comCheck out John Denney at The Harmony Exercise.com

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonJoin the Injured to Elite Network A simple process always beats a complicated one...Asking Yourself the Question "If It Were Easy, What Would It Look Like" can change everything, including your Injured to Elite rehab journey. Special shout out to Pat Flynn who inspired me to utilize this question which was originally posed to him by Tim Ferris, author of The 4 Hour Work Week. You can click here to watch the video where he shares the story behind this question.Enjoy!Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.com

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonJoin the Injured to Elite NetworkIn this episode we talk about a very important question to ask yourself after "Time Zero" when going through your "daily freakout" which is "What are you going to talk about for a long time." Featured in this is John Denney from episode #2 of The Injured to Elite Podcast where he shares his approach to discovering purpose.Click here to listen to the original episodeCheck Out John Denney's Guided Harmony ExerciseEnjoy!Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.com

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonJoin the Injured to Elite NetworkThis week's show is a highlight episode which features 3  unreal comeback stories that have came onto Injured to Elite! Featured in this episode isRyan Sherriff LHP with the Tampa Bay RaysOriginal Episode from #31 on ITE  Follow Ryan on Instagram @KINGSHERRIFFResource we mention: www.thetoolsbook.com to learn more Mateo Difontaine (DJ Mateo)Original Episode from #13 on ITEhttps://www.mixcloud.com/FastCriminal/peace-2-mateo/Find Mateo on IG @i_am_djmateoDaniel Bard RHP with the Colorado Rockies 2020 NL Comeback Player of the YearOriginal Episode from #32 on ITEClick Here to Follow Daniel Bard on Instagram @bardo_52Resource we mention: Insight Timer Meditation AppEnjoy!Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.com

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on AmazonJoin the Injured to Elite NetworkIn this solo episode during the "Dog Days of August" I discuss the 3 questions to ask yourself in order to overcome your daily "freakout" moments that many (including myself) experience. The daily freakout is that moment in the day where we tend to question everything...Am I on the right track? Will this pain ever go away? What the heck am I doing with my life???These are daily freakout questions that can be substituted with much more productive self reflection that I pose to you in this episode.  Enjoy!Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.com

Buy Injured to Elite the Book on Amazon"The Fall Death rates in the USA increased by 30% from 2007 to 2016" -CDC.GOVDr. James Spencer known as the “Balance Movement Doc” has founded the Bearded Kettlebell and Balance program as a leading unconventional clinician. He is a Sports Performance Chiropractor, Certified Athletic Trainer, and a fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Spence and I worked together during my time served as the St. Louis Cardinals Medical and Rehab Coordinator where I learned a lot about integrating unconventional rehabilitation methods. Don Stanley is the director of performance for the Bearded Balance program and has spent over 2 decades of experience working with professional athletes alongside top specialists in the world as a performance coach and licensed massage therapist. In this episode they join me on the Injured to Elite Podcast to share their balance program initiative and how it might just be the answer to what is missing in most rehabilitation programs. Click Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyer My Website: www.drdavidmeyer.comLearn More About Dr. James Spencer and His Bearded Balance Program at https://drjamesspencer.comFollow My Guests on IG: @DrJamesSpencer @TheBeardedBalance, @CoachDonStanley 

Buy My Book Injured to Elite on AmazonDr. Felix Liao DDS  is the author of the book Six Foot Tiger, Three-Foot Cage: Take Charge of Your Health by Taking Charge of Your Mouth. He joins the show to discuss how this might be impacting your overall recovery due to airway obstruction. Do you, or someone you know, live with snoring, teeth grinding, poor sleep, aches and pains, chronic fatigue, moodiness, and other seemingly inexplicable symptoms? Your whole body suffers oxygen deficiency from a clogged airway and poor sleep when your mouth is structurally impaired. “Six-foot tiger” is the vicious medical, dental, mood, and financial consequences of a “three-foot cage” — a mouth that's too small for the tongue. Check out Dr. Liao's most recent book Licensed to Thrive: A Mouth Owner's GPS to Vibrant Health & Innate Immunity https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948719282/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZS6AW8C9HK4YK6QXP1VPLearn more about Dr.Liao on his website https://holisticmouthsolutions.com/2017/12/meet-dr-felix-liao/Click Here to Follow me on InstagramMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.com

Buy My Book Injured to Elite on AmazonIn this episode I am joined by Dr. Ford Dyke Ph.D. who is a Kinesiologist, Assistant Professor at Auburn University, and Team USA Handball Athlete. Dr. Dyke specializes in Performance and Exercise Psychophysiology and is a subject-matter expert in Mindfulness-Based Performance and Health Optimization©. For over a decade, Dr. Dyke has studied Human Psychology, Kinesiology, and Psychophysiology. He professes that optimal performance is dependent upon the integration of health and well-being. His knowledge and experience led to the creation of perfor[Hu]mance.® With his roots in the seaside community of Jupiter Beach, Florida, he remains mindful of the soil of the land, an ocean breeze, and waves breaking upon the sand.In this episode we discuss...What Mindfulness-based performance isMental Health and Mindfulness-Based Performance in the OlympicsDr. Dyke's experience as a team USA handball athleteThe Ideal Performance State and the Energetic StateBridging mindfulness across different sports culturesHow cognition & mindfulness impacts movementImportance of [H]ydrate, [U]nplug, [M]ove, [A]spire, and [N]ourishClick Here to Follow me on InstagramMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.comCheck out Ford Dyke on LinkedInLearn More About Perfor(Hu)mance

Buy My Book Injured to Elite on AmazonThis solo episode is a mid year review of my work with Injured to Elite and beyond! In case you are just coming into my content this will bring you up to speed :)Please send me feedback on what has spoken to you through my work and send me an email at davemeyer@plperform.comClick Here to Follow me on InstagramMy Website: www.drdavidmeyer.com

Buy My Book Injured to Elite on AmazonReturning to play after injury requires a specific physical progression, but what does the optimal mindset look like for an athlete during the process? This is a question that Drew Werner and I have both been on a mission to answer for the athletes and colleagues we work with. Drew is a Certified Athletic Trainer who has gone on to obtain his masters degree in Sport Psychology from Capella University and a like minded colleague that is also integrating mental performance into sports rehabilitation.  Some of our conversation topics include...Bridging the conversation from physical to mentalSigns of mental health related issues in the training roomBreathing strategies to use when facing fear in rehabAvoiding versus leaning into the mental side after injuryGoal setting after injury  Check out Drew Werner's WebsiteClick Here to Follow me on Instagram

Buy My Book Injured to Elite on AmazonDr. Phillip Williams and I both trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery while he was completing his orthopaedic surgery residency and I was completing my Sports Physical Therapy Residency. This episode is a long time coming for Injured to Elite with our first guest who is an Orthopedic Surgeon to join. We cover a ton of different topics including...Dr.William's overcoming adversity through his medical educationChanging careersThe Return to Play Process After Knee SurgerySpeaking His Own Truth as a Physician Through Social MediaOvercoming fear (pre, peri, and post-operatively)Dr. Phillip Williams earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, following graduation from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. He completed his internship at Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City and his orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, also in New York City. He then completed his sports medicine fellowship at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, California.Dr. Williams specializes in sports medicine with a focus on innovative arthroscopic and reconstructive interventions for injuries affecting patients from two years of age.  Using the most current, evidence-based surgical and non-surgical techniques, he implements a comprehensive individualized treatment plan for each patient. He strives to get patients back to doing what they love, emphasizing the prevention of further injuries. He speaks French and Spanish.He has served as an assistant team physician for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Sparks, and Los Angeles Galaxy. He also served as an assistant team physician for Loyola Marymount University Athletics in Los Angeles.A published author of numerous scientific articles and book chapters on various sports medicine conditions, Dr. Williams is an assistant professor or orthopedic surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. He is active in the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Away from the office, Dr. Williams enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, running, and collecting jazz records.Enjoy the episode! Click Here to Follow Dr.Phillip Williams on TikTok Click Here to Follow me on Instagram

Click Here to Buy My Book Injured to Elite on Amazon"We Live in a Cause and Effect Universe"Regular special guest, performance coach John Denney and I discuss his mental performance coaching work with professional golfers including LPGA tour golfer Lexi Thompson; along with covering our thoughts on the recent PGA tour US open. In this episode here are a few things we mention with additional media resources.Click here to Listen to John Denney's client and top LPGA tour golfer Lexi Thompson discuss integrating some of the mental strategies John and I discuss on this episode Book: Golf in the KingdomMoe Norman : A Fireside Chat with Golf's best BallstrikerClick Here to Follow me on Instagram @davemmeyerClick Here to Learn More on my Website http://www.drdavidmeyer.com

Click Here to Check Out Prime Deal Day for my audiobook Injured to Elite  Zach Bitter is an ultramarathon endurance athlete that holds the 100 mile treadmill world record completing it in 12:09:15. Zach also hosts his own podcast titled The Human Performance Outliers Podcast (HPO) where he recently interviewed me a few months ago on the mental approach I take with helping others through physical challenges and injuries. Since statistics show that the majority of sport and orthopedic injuries are related to recreational running, and fitness activities, it would only make sense that we highlight this. But in this episode we go much deeper than just running and draw to the symbolism that running represents in many people's lives and also talk about "MILE 79" or really preparing for the toughest moments in the pursuit of our goals related to our performances in life. https://drdavidmeyer.comFollow me on IG: @davemmeyerZach: http://www.zachbitter.comOriginal Podcast Link https://zachbitter.com/hpo-episode-248Follow Zach on IG: @zachbitter

In this solo episode I discuss the mental health reckoning that is happening in elite sports. I cover the recent topic regarding elite tennis player Naomi Osaka who recently was fined for not doing a press conference during the French Open, citing mental health reasons. Some of the guests on this podcast including Ryan Sherriff have shared their mental health journey and specifically how it has impacted their physical health and performance. You can listen to episode # 31, and  episode # 5 with Tampa Bay Rays LHP Ryan Sherriff and episode #32 with MLB 2020 comeback story of the year Daniel Bard. The time to integrate mental strategies into physical rehab is now. If you are an injured athlete going through a tough time mentally, learn more about my work at http://www.drdavidmeyer.com and schedule on my calendly at https://calendly.com/davidmeyer/consultation. Below you can learn more about some of these recent stories covering athletes speaking out on their mental health including Naomi Osaka, Michael Phelps, and Ryan Sherriff.https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/01/opinion/naomi-osaka-french-open-tennis.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/videos/sports/2021/06/03/michael-phelps-naomi-osaka-withdraws-from-french-open-newday-vpx.cnnhttps://www.si.com/mlb/2021/04/20/mlb-mental-health-reckoning-daily-coverFollow me on Instagram: @DAVEMMEYER

Watch this Webinar on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4WGQOQF3zMIn this solo episode I share my recent webinar titled Cracking the Rehab Code: Integrating Mental Strategies Into Elite Athlete Care; covering practical mental skills & strategies to incorporate into sports rehabilitation. Unlock the untapped potential of mindfulness in your sports rehabilitation work.Level up your communication through the use of effective social psychology strategies, building the career of your dreams.Develop mental skills such as conscious breathing techniques, visualization, and step by step graded exposure to optimize your client's rehabilitation outcomes.Unleash the the power of shifting your perspective, and get in the zone that journalling and self-affirmation provides. Master your understanding of intrinsic motivation to maximize athlete compliance and engagement, while learning how to improve your own consistency.Break the shell of your comfort zone of "staying in your lane" and integrate yourself into a high performing multi-disciplined sports setting.Take your sports rehabilitation career and those you work with from Injured to Elite!Follow me on instagram @davemmeyerhttp://www.instagram.com/davemmeyer

Suffering = Pain x ResistanceJud Brewer, MD, PhD “Dr. Jud” is a NYT best-selling author & thought leader in the field of habit change & the “science of self-mastery”, having combined over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research therein. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor. He is the executive medical director at Sharecare Inc. and a research affiliate at MIT. Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. His new book is called “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind”.Dr. Jud Brewer's websiteFollow Dr. Jud Brewer on Facebook, Instagram, TwitterUnwinding Anxiety (app)Eat Right Now (app)Craving To Quit! (app)Follow me On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davemmeyerLearn more at http://www.drdavidmeyer.com

Watch the full episode on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWsg-Irv-ik&t=3443s“Live STRONG, Be STRONG, George STRONG."This episode is a special one...George Terris started his first day of PT school getting his doctorate at the University of St. Augustine San Marcos on Monday May 10th 2021, the day that this episode was published live. This episode certainly can't be easily summarized as he shares his answer to a common question Physical Therapists get which is "Why did you become a Physical Therapist!?". I can't think of any other Physical Therapist with a more profound answer. One that George hopes to help change many many lives with inside of the profession and outside of Physical Therapy. Click here to follow George on IG at @georgeterris6https://www.instagram.com/georgeterris6/Click here to follow me on IG at @davemmeyerhttp://www.instagram.com/davemmeyerThe Injured to Elite Network and Community: https://www.injuredtoelite.com/network/Injured to Elite on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Injured-Elite-Empowering-Yourself-Transform/dp/0578712008Learn more at http://www.drdavidmeyer.com

Watch Recent Webinar: Cracking the Rehab Code: Integrating Mental Strategies for Elite Athletes http://www.injuredtoelite.com/mentalrehabThe Injured to Elite Network and Community: https://www.injuredtoelite.com/network/This is a "Mindfulness 101" episode I recorded initially on March 30th in which I share my own mindfulness journey and how it has played a pivotal role in my own personal and professional development.  In the intro I speak about a powerful book I recently read titled Unwinding Anxiety written by acclaimed Psychiatrist Dr. Judson Brewer who I heard on a Rich Roll Podcast episode as a guest. I am hopeful to have Dr.  Brewer share more on the research he has completed on mindfulness and the way that it can impact many of our "habit loops" including anxiety, chronic pain, over-eating, and even procrastinating. In the meantime here is my take on mindfulness.Remember these 3 fundamental elements I have found to be so important when it comes to mindfulness.AttentionTensionIntentionDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review.Click here to follow me on IG at @davemmeyerwww.drdavidmeyer.com

Sign Up for Upcoming Webinar: http://www.injuredtoelite.com/mentalrehabThe Injured to Elite Network and Community: https://www.injuredtoelite.com/network/Have you ever wondered what it really means to be "elite" at something? In athletics, academics, healthcare, and business, many are in search of being "Elite". This is a reason why I put the word into the title of my book, Injured to Elite. http://www.drdavidmeyer.com In this episode I share the 7 characteristics that I have found to define it. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review.Click here to follow me on IG at @davemmeyerwww.drdavidmeyer.com

Sign Up for Upcoming Webinar: http://www.injuredtoelite.com/mentalrehabThe Injured to Elite Network and Community: https://www.injuredtoelite.com/network/Sean O'Neill is Leaving a Legacy for Students & Athletes as both a High School Biology Teacher, and Certified Mental Performance Coach through Brian Cain's Mental Performance Mastery Certification. He also happens to be one of The Injured to Elite Network's Founding Starting 9 Members. Click here to follow Sean and his company One Mental Performance on twitter. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review.Links Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Injured to Elite Network and Community: https://www.injuredtoelite.com/network/My Book: Injured to Elite: https://www.amazon.com/Injured-Elite-Empowering-Yourself-Transform/dp/0578712008/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Injured+to+Elite&qid=1616969524&sr=8-2Click here to follow me on IG at @davemmeyerwww.drdavidmeyer.com

 Click Here for my Book: Injured to Elite (Google Injured to Elite or search on amazon if you can't click the link) Belief x Effort = Our Vibration Our vibes are the waves which carry us through any challenge towards our visions, and dreams. Regardless of whether you are an athlete, student, developing professional, or entrepreneur, this episode will take your low vibes and push them higher no matter what state you find yourself in and what goal you have ahead of you...This episode went live on iHealthRadio on Tuesday March 23rd at 9:30am EST. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Links Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Injured to Elite Network and Community: https://www.injuredtoelite.com/network/My Book: Injured to Elite: https://www.amazon.com/Injured-Elite-Empowering-Yourself-Transform/dp/0578712008/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Injured+to+Elite&qid=1616969524&sr=8-2Upcoming Webinar: Cracking the Rehab Code: Integrating Mental Strategies for Elite Athletes: https://www.injuredtoelite.com/mentalrehab/The Harmony Exercise: Free Guided Meditation: https://theharmonyexercise.com/The Tools Book By Phil Stutz & Barry Michels: https://www.thetoolsbook.com/Click here to follow me on IG at @davemmeyerwww.drdavidmeyer.com

Click Here to Buy My Book Injured to Elite on AmazonNo matter what your goal is, grit will be necessary to achieve it...In this solo episode that went live on iHealthRadio, Tuesday 3/16/21; I discuss all things Grit! What it is, why it is important, and how to find it within ourselves. Listen in as we get gritty! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. To hear the show live download the iHealthRadio app for google and android or head to https://www.theihealthchannel.com/Click here to follow me on IG at @davemmeyerwww.drdavidmeyer.com