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T-Shirts $32Venmo @Scott-Switzer-1Cash App $SwitzThorIn Memo put NameAddressSizePresenting Sponsor Thirdzy!  https://thirdzy.com/JAZZYPromotion Code for 15% off: JAZZYEveryday we take a break from the busy work day to catch our breath, hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about CrossFit is looking for a new CFO, Masters and adaptive athletes still want to know how much they will win at the CrossFit Games one week after and Hollywood does CrossFit right? Plus so much more!

Is getting lighter always the answer for runners chasing faster race times? Matt Fox is joined by Dr David Lipman for a short, sharp discussion about weight loss, performance, RED-S and the risks of taking leanness too far. Dr David Lipman Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidlipman/ Website: https://www.drdavidjlipman.com/ Listen to David's Podcast For more conversations exploring the science, psychology and hidden stories behind sport, check out 1% Better - Hidden Stories in Sport, co-hosted by Xylon van Eyck and Dr David Lipman. Matt Fox Links Coaching: https://sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox/ Supporters Club: https://sweatelite.co/supporters-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Email: matt@sweatelite.co Matt and David explore why being lighter does not automatically make an athlete faster. Although reducing excess body fat may improve running economy and performance, there is a lower limit where continued weight loss can begin to compromise health, recovery and long-term performance. Matt shares his own experience of becoming faster after losing weight, while David explains why the human body cannot be treated like a simple machine. Some body fat may provide an important energy buffer because the absorption and use of fuel can vary between athletes and from day to day. They examine Ryan Hall's experience as a cautionary example. Hall initially improved while becoming extremely lean, but his performance and health eventually declined after taking the process too far. This temporary improvement can create a dangerous "more is better" mindset, where athletes continue restricting food because the early results appear positive. The conversation also breaks down Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, commonly known as RED-S. Rather than viewing RED-S as the result of one isolated mistake, David describes it using a stress bucket model. Training load, inadequate fueling, poor sleep, work pressure and other life stressors can accumulate until the athlete's ability to recover is overwhelmed. Matt and David discuss carbohydrate periodization and carb cycling, including when lower-carbohydrate training may have a place within an endurance program. However, they stress that these strategies do not eliminate the risks of chronic under-fueling. Athletes still require adequate carbohydrates, protein and dietary fat to support performance, recovery and overall health. They also cover behaviours associated with disordered eating, the spectrum between structured nutrition and unhealthy restriction, whether runners should deliberately lose muscle mass, and the difficult tradeoffs that can exist between short-term performance and long-term health. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Is Lighter Always Faster? 00:43 Fat Buffer and Absorption 01:31 Ryan Hall Cautionary Tale 02:38 When Leanness Backfires 03:28 RED-S and the Stress Bucket 06:27 Carb Cycling and Risk 08:43 Macronutrients and Carb Periodization 10:29 The Disordered Eating Spectrum 12:13 Muscle Mass vs Running Goals 13:20 Health and Performance Tradeoffs 14:28 Wrap Up and Thanks This conversation is provided for general educational purposes and is not individual medical or nutritional advice. Athletes concerned about RED-S, disordered eating or persistent under-fueling should speak with a qualified healthcare professional.

Learning how to be a more consistent athlete does not mean expecting yourself to produce the exact same result every game. In this episode, I share five practical tips to help you become more consistent with your preparation, your focus during competition, and the way you respond to mistakes so that one bad moment does not take over your performance. If inconsistency, overthinking, or confidence swings are holding you back, click the link below to learn more about my one-on-one mental performance coaching.Work with me!

Vineeta shares the comments from Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham, and a response from Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, as both supporters and opponents of the rights of transgender athletes to play in female sports made their presence known at Target Center Sunday afternoon.

In this episode, top biomechanics researcher Professor Kris D'Aout joins the show to break down the actual science behind minimalist footwear, foot muscle architecture, and running economy. We dive into how ditching traditional high-cushion trainers impacts ground reaction forces, arch strength, and injury risk patterns across different athletic populations. Whether you are looking to optimize force production or safely transition your footwear strategy, discover the evidence-based realities of bare-minimum footwear for long-term athletic durability.

Vineeta shares the comments from Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham, and a response from Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, as both supporters and opponents of the rights of transgender athletes to play in female sports made their presence known at Target Center Sunday afternoon.

Three weeks before this conversation, Rick de Blaby left Get Living after a decade running it. This is a look back over a 46-year career, and over the business he built from the Olympic Village into one of the UK's first institutional build-to-rent platforms. When Delancey and Qatari Diar bought the Athletes' Village off the government, the word "BTR" wasn't even in the lexicon yet. Rick got the call, said "when can I start" in a heartbeat, and set about building a vertically integrated investor, developer and operator from scratch - even the repair crews had Get Living on their shirts. It grew from around 1,000 units to 6,500 during his tenure, writing the manual as it went, backed by APG, Delancey, Qatari, Aware Super and Oxford Properties. He's clear-eyed about the hard parts. Running rental stock at scale is an ultramarathon, relentless in a way deal-led businesses aren't. Then came the Building Safety Act after Grenfell - right in principle, he says, but badly drafted, landing the bill on freeholders like Get Living for buildings the government had built. That fight has run all the way to the Supreme Court, and his position is blunt: Get Living never refused to remediate, but it didn't build, design or contract the buildings, and it's litigating to make the people who did pay for it. There's the wider market too - why London built under 5,000 homes last year against a target of 88,000, why fixing planning alone won't open the taps, and why the government needs to understand how global capital actually chooses where to go. And there's the personal side: a son in Canada, a grandson, a wife telling him not to leave the other things too late, and a man three weeks into working out what comes next. The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne, recruiting leadership talent for real estate funds, owners, investors, and developers. LIKE - SHARE - SUBSCRIBE http://peoplepropertyplace.com/

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Sugartime Inc.    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features David Sugarman, the former Wall Street vice president who talked his way into the NBA Players Association without a law degree and built a one-stop business empire for pro athletes under his "Sugar" persona.   David breaks down signing New Edition with $900 to his name, then the fallout years later: a federal grand jury testimony against his best friend, Fugees co-founder Pras Michel, tied to fugitive financier Jho Low, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Obama campaign money — plus the jail stint and divorce that cost him everything.   Wall Street, the Fugees, a fugitive financier, and a fall from grace — this episode has all of it, and somehow David is still standing. This one needs to be heard, not summarized.     

In this episode, we unpack why “influencer” has become a dirty word and explore the hidden psychology behind influencer hate, online criticism, and the way women's success is judged in the digital age. We discuss whether society holds female creators to a different standard, the connection between visibility and misogyny, why women with platforms often become targets, and how we can separate valid accountability from unfair judgement. Phi dives into social media culture, female entrepreneurship, beauty and lifestyle industries, jealousy, authenticity, ambition, and why women who build careers from their voice, personality, creativity, and communities can provoke such strong reactions. Is influencer criticism really about the content, or does it reveal something deeper about how we view successful women? Resources from today's episode Work with PhiLearn more about 1:1 Coaching with Phi here.Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Phi here.Book a Human Design Reading with Phi here.Phi's book; The Great Unlearning: Awakening to Living an Aligned and Authentic Life.Message Phi on InstagramEmail PhiPlay Retreat Sri Lanka November 2026Join The Monthly Reset (my free online personal growth community)Jasmine from Love Island's Substack Introduction Influencer Misogyny I saw a post recently that said something that genuinely made me stop and think:“Sometimes hating influencers is actually a socially acceptable form of subtle misogyny.”And I know that sentence is going to trigger people.Because “influencer” has become one of those words that people love to hate.It's almost become an insult.Someone says, “She's an influencer,” and there's often an assumption attached:She's fake.She's shallow.She has no real skills.She's obsessed with herself.She just takes photos and gets free things.And I want to unpack this because I think there is a much bigger cultural conversation happening underneath the influencer hate.Now, before anyone thinks this episode is “defending all influencers,” that's not what I'm saying.There are absolutely valid criticisms of influencer culture.There are conversations around authenticity, consumerism, advertising transparency, privilege, overconsumption, unrealistic beauty standards, and people selling lifestyles that may not reflect reality.Those conversations matter.But I think we also need to ask ourselves:Why has “influencer” become such a specifically loaded word?And why are so many of the people who receive the most intense criticism women? Rise of the Influencer Let's go back.The word influencer didn't always exist in the way it does today.Before social media, we already had people influencing culture.Celebrities influenced fashion.Athletes influenced brands.Actors sold products.Musicians created trends.Magazines told us what beauty looked like.Advertising executives literally built entire careers around influencing consumer behaviour.But when everyday people, especially women, started building businesses online through their personalities, suddenly the conversation changed.A woman creating content from her bedroom, building a community, monetising her knowledge, selling products, creating businesses, or making money through her personal brand was often dismissed.“She just posts online.”But that sentence is interesting.Because historically, women's work has often been minimised when it exists in spaces traditionally associated with femininity.Beauty.Fashion.Lifestyle.Relationships.Wellness.Community.Emotional labour.Things that women have always been doing, but society often doesn't assign the same value to. Why Does “Influencer” Feel Like a Dirty Word? think one of the reasons the word influencer has become so controversial is because it challenges traditional ideas of what “real work” looks like.There is still a belief that if you are not exhausted, struggling, or hidden behind a corporate title,

In the world of sports, we focus on drills, physical conditioning, and strategy. But what about one of the most critical skills for success—one that happens off the field, court, or track? We're talking about athlete-coach communication. For many athletes, approaching a coach can feel intimidating, leading to missed opportunities for growth.

This is episode 5 of a six-part series on food imperialism. Welcome to Edible Empire, a podcast by Planet Pulse Pacific about the hidden cost of our food.Beyond recipes lies a story of power. From colonial plantations to modern agribusiness, this podcast reveals how the pursuit of food has redrawn maps, exploited people, and still shapes who holds control today.This episode explores how New Zealand's dairy industry links local landscapes to global extraction, ecological harm, and the wider machinery of food imperialism.New Zealand's image of clean, green pastures hides one of the world's most intensive dairy industries. Behind each glass of milk there is a hidden web of global extraction: phosphate mined from occupied Western Sahara, palm kernel imported from deforested Southeast Asia, and polluted rivers flowing through Māori ancestral lands. This episode traces how New Zealand's dairy boom reshapes both local ecosystems and distant economies, from illegally occupied territories in West Africa to political power in New Zealand. Through the story of “white gold”, we uncover how even the purest landscapes are bound into the machinery of food imperialism.Here, we discuss the environmentally destructive and geopolitically fraught supply chains connecting intensive dairy production in Aotearoa New Zealand with phosphate mining in the illegally occupied territory of Western Sahara. Our three expert guests detail how New Zealand's export-driven commodity model creates intense global market pressures for corporate profit and high-yield volume. Freshwater ecologist Dr Mike Joy exposes the catastrophic local consequences of this system, explaining how excessive synthetic nitrogen and fertiliser inputs poison rivers, disrupt aquatic ecosystems, and contaminate drinking water. Geographer Dr Milena Bojovic unpacks the structural traps forcing farmers into continual intensification, which in turn fuels a dependency on rare, internationally contested mineral resources.Finally, researcher and artist Dr Crystall Bennes traces the physical journey of this phosphate rock, revealing how Western agricultural high yields rely heavily on wealth extracted under colonial conditions from the Boo Cra mine, highlighting the profound human and environmental costs borne by displaced Sahrawi populations.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on the next episode!Resources from this episode:https://ojs.victoria.ac.nz/pq/article/view/9629/8507https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/mike.joy https://www.gofundme.com/f/almasar-library-education-centre-for-children-and-women https://wsrw.org/en https://www.crystalbennes.com/ To view all the links to the websites and documents, visit the show notes on our website.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee or becoming a member of Athletes for Nature.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, subscribe to this podcast, and share this episode with your friends and family.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack break down the class-wide preliminary injunction granted to Class of 2022 athletes, the NCAA's response, and what it means for the Cougars.

Everyone wants to become a better runner...But very few people actually know how to structure their training week.Should you run every day? How many strength sessions should you do? Is the treadmill okay? How do elite athletes balance running, recovery, and the gym? In Episode 2 of our 12-week SLAY Performance Series, Olympian Louise Hazel breaks down the exact framework she recommends for beginner and intermediate runners preparing for the Nike After Dark Half Marathon.By the end of this episode, you'll understand why every run has a purpose, how to stop wasting energy on the wrong workouts, and how to train smarter—not harder.In this episode:

My guest, Hunter Kinchen joins me to discuss how his background playing Division I football at LSU prepared him for a successful career in employee benefits. Growing up with a father and uncle in the NFL, Hunter learned early on that success requires mastering the fundamentals and doing the unglamorous work when no one is watching. We discuss why young producers must ditch unrealistic expectations, the critical importance of seeking out mentors, and why agency leaders need to stop obsessing over resumes and start recruiting for "intangibles." If you want to build a long-term, high-performing book of business, this episode provides the blueprint for sustainable success.▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callhttps://completegameu.com/request-a-callTimestamped Outline(00:00) Integrity and Follow-Through: Why You Must Recruit for the Intangibles(01:51) Growing Up in an NFL Household: The Standard of Excellence(04:41) The NFL Reality Check: Why Someone is Always Waiting to Take Your Job(07:17) Pressure to Perform: Having an NFL Tight End as Your Middle School Coach(11:12) The "Cheat Code" Position: Navigating College Football as a Long Snapper(15:10) SEC Off-Season Training: Why Preparation Doesn't Start on Game Day(20:09) Saturday Night in Death Valley: The Unmatched Experience of LSU Football(24:16) Transitioning to Insurance: Trading Coaching for the "Good Side" of Commercial Benefits(26:02) Why Benefits? The Unique Appeal of the Employee Benefits Space(27:17) The Power of the LSU Brand in Baton Rouge: Opening Doors vs. Winning Deals(29:40) The Long Feedback Loop: Why Sales is Different Than Saturday Game Day(32:43) The Need for Mentorship: How Being a "Pest" Accelerated Hunter's Learning Curve(35:26) Managing Expectations: Why Desperation Repels Prospects(38:06) The Firing Process: Understanding the Gravity of Broker Selection for Clients(40:48) If You Can't Find Talent, Build It: Investing in the Next Generation of Producers(44:31) Hunter's Lightning Round: 5:15 AM Workouts, Tennis, and Never Split the DifferenceCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY

Send us Fan MailRyder Weischedel on Sports Psychology, Strength & Conditioning, Mental Toughness, and Building Championship Athletes | Plates & Pancakes PodcastWhat separates great athletes from everyone else? Is it strength, speed, talent… or something deeper?In this episode of the Plates & Pancakes Podcast, Steven Thompson sits down with Ryder Weischedel, Senior Director of Strength & Conditioning and Campus Wellness at the University of Jamestown and a 2026 Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC), to discuss the role of sports psychology, mental performance, strength training, and culture in developing successful athletes.Ryder shares his incredible coaching journey from growing up in a South Dakota rodeo family to coaching at Baylor, the University of Tulsa, Buena Vista University, and ultimately helping lead one of the nation's most respected Division II strength and conditioning programs.Topics covered include:• Sports psychology and mental performance training • Building mentally tough athletes • Strength and conditioning philosophy • College strength coach career path • Athlete motivation and accountability • Nutrition strategies for athletic performance • Weight management for football linemen • GPS athlete monitoring technology • Vertical jump development • Strength coach leadership and culture • Training over 650 collegiate athletes • Division II athletics vs. NAIA athletics • Developing resilient athletes through controlled adversity • Coaching philosophy and athlete relationships • Lessons learned from rodeo and how they translate to athleticsRyder also breaks down his coaching philosophy:“Wings Crispy. Coffee Black. Chili Hot. Grits Guaranteed.”A mindset built around attention to detail, relentless effort, energy, accountability, and grit that has helped shape hundreds of collegiate athletes.Whether you're a strength coach, athletic performance coach, football coach, sports psychologist, personal trainer, athlete, or sports science student, this episode is packed with practical coaching strategies you can immediately apply to your own program.If you enjoy conversations about strength & conditioning, sports performance, athlete development, leadership, coaching culture, sports psychology, football training, nutrition, and mental toughness, make sure to like, subscribe, and share the episode.#StrengthAndConditioning #SportsPsychology #MentalPerformance #AthleteDevelopment #StrengthCoach #CollegeFootball #FootballTraining #SportsPerformance #Leadership #SportsScience #Nutrition #MentalToughness #PerformanceTraining #PlatesAndPancakesPodcast #StevenThompson #RyderWeischedelhttps://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

What makes some athletes mentally tougher than others? In this episode, I share 10 habits that mentally tough athletes develop to stay confident, focused, and resilient under pressure. These habits aren't something you're born with. They're skills you can practice and strengthen over time.If you're ready to improve your mental game with one-on-one coaching, click the link below to learn more.Work with me!

Send us Fan MailPeople often ask why I call it Healthy Mindset AI. The answer is simple. I believe coaching should always start with the human connection, but I also know I can't be there 24/7. That's why I created Healthy Mindset AI; a coach in your pocket that's available anytime you need guidance, accountability, or encouragement. It's not generic AI. It's trained using my coaching philosophy, experiences, and insights from many of the outstanding coaches and mentors I've had the privilege to learn from throughout my career.Continue Your Mindset JourneyDiscover the power of the Healthy Mindset AI Platform at HealthyMindset.ai.Explore the Healthy Mindset AI Podcast for practical mindset strategies, mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises, performance insights, and self-coaching tools designed for athletes, leaders, and workplace professionals.The Healthy Mindset AI Platform combines targeted assessments, personalized growth plans, digital mindset tools, accountability support, and 24/7 access to the Digital Mind Mike Hartman to help you build confidence, strengthen focus, improve consistency, and perform at your best.For additional support, Coaching On Demand with Mike Hartman provides personalized coaching focused on mindset development, goal achievement, leadership, confidence, and performance.Healthy Mindset for Athletes & Workplace Athletes Available on Amazon: Healthy Mindset for Athletes & Workplace AthletesASSESS. IMPROVE. PERFORM. HealthyMindset.ai 

Millions of people suffer with foot trouble. Some have heel pain when they first get out of bed. Others complain of flat feet or bunions. Athlete's foot is very common, though it doesn't always respond as expected to antifungal medications. Speaking of fungus, toenail fungus can be extremely stubborn. What are your feet trying to tell you about what they need? How can you keep them healthy, especially in the summertime? At The People's Pharmacy, we strive to bring you up to date, rigorously researched insights and conversations about health, medicine, wellness and health policies and health systems. While these conversations intend to offer insight and perspective, the content is provided solely for informational and educational purposes. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medical care or treatment. How You Can Listen You could listen through your local public radio station or get the live stream at 7 am EST on Saturday, August 1, 2026, through your computer or smart phone (wunc.org).  Here is a link so you can find which stations carry our broadcast. If you can't listen to the broadcast, you may wish to hear the podcast later. You can subscribe through your favorite podcast provider, download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of the page, or listen to the stream on this post starting on August 3, 2026. What Are Your Feet Trying to Tell You? Most everyone looks forward to summer vacation, but that special time away from the usual routine may pose challenges for your feet. Whether you are hiking in the mountains or running on the beach, you may need to pay attention to your tootsies. Time at the Beach Beach time can inspire long walks on the sand, but soft sand could really put a strain on foot muscles that aren't accustomed to it. Our expert guest, podiatrist Jane Andersen DPM, recommends wearing good running shoes for walking long distances on sand. Choosing to walk where the sand is hard-packed when the tide is low can also be helpful. Possibly the most important but easily overlooked step to protect feet at the beach is to apply sunscreen. The tops of the feet are easily overlooked, but they can burn pretty readily. And if you are planning to spend time sunbathing prone, you might even want to apply sunscreen to the bottoms of your feet. They never see the sun, and walking on sunburned soles could be quite painful. Protecting Bare Feet Another consideration at the beach is how you will get from the parking lot or boardwalk to the water. How hot is the sand? If it is hot enough to burn the soles of your feet, you might consider using water sandals. In general, going barefoot can be risky. Whether you're at the beach, at a campground, in your own backyard or even inside your home, there are potential hazards underfoot. Bits of glass shards, little pieces of wire, tiny pebbles or nails could all cause havoc if they end up embedded in a sole. Protecting your soles by wearing good flip-flops makes a lot of sense. To find a list of flip-flops that provide appropriate arch support as well as sole protection, consult apma.org. Treating Black Toenails During this episode, Joe describes a trip to the beach with a long walk. By the time he removed his shoes, his longest toe had a black toenail that was rather painful. Although the pain faded before too long, it took about a year for the dark color to disappear from the nail. Dr. Andersen suggests that it often takes at least nine months to regrow a toenail. She emphasizes that if the nail turns black due to sudden trauma (like dropping something heavy on the toe), a podiatrist should check it out. Sometimes there is a fracture under that discolored nail that requires medical attention for proper healing. What Is the Story on Flat Feet? Joe has always had flat feet. Perhaps your feet are flat, too. The condition is pretty common. If Joe gets out of a bathtub or swimming pool and leaves footprints, they are almost oval. There is very little indentation in the center. Other people with higher arches may leave footprints that are nearly C-shaped. Flat feet can benefit from arch support such as orthotic inserts for shoes. High arches can also cause trouble, especially if they are linked to a genetic condition called Charcot-Marie-Tooth. It is a nerve disorder that can also lead to muscle weakness. Consequently, people with high arches may also need podiatric care for their feet to stay comfortable and healthy. Plantar Fasciitis Is a Pain The bottoms of your feet have thick connective tissue called fascia that run from the heel to the ball of the foot. Inflammation of this tissue causes pain, typically at the heel but sometimes along the arch. Often, more supportive footgear or special orthotics can help. Getting a shoe with the correct heel drop is important. That is the difference between the height of the shoe at the heel and at the toe. A podiatrist can recommend the most appropriate heel drop for your feet. Stretching is also useful, particularly pulling the toes toward the knee or stretching the calf in a runner's stretch pose and holding for 30 seconds or so. Rolling the bottom of the foot on a frozen water bottle helps with the stretch at the same time that the cold eases the inflammation. Plantar fasciitis is common and treatable. If left untreated, it may last a long time. What Can You Do About Stinky Feet? A couple of listeners shared their experiences with smelly feet, and we asked Dr. Andersen for her opinion. Jan described using a topical erythromycin antibiotic prescription that came as a roll-on. She also got rid of all her stinky shoes and is careful to wear socks that will wick sweat away. Dr. Andersen noted that erythromycin is very effective against a bacterial infection with Corynebacterium minutissimum. This organism glows coral under ultraviolet light and can definitely raise a stink. Sophia wrote about developing smelly feet after walking around in wet shoes. She finally solved the problem by treating her feet with rubbing alcohol. Dr. Andersen agreed that rubbing alcohol could be helpful. So can soaking the feet in a strong solution of tea. Other tips include cleaning the floor of the shower stall frequently and always wearing socks that wick–not cotton, which absorbs sweat but traps the moisture. Acrylic or wool work better. Another tactic is to alternate shoes; don't wear the same shoes day after day but give them at least a day to dry out. How Should You Treat a Sprained Ankle? There has been controversy lately about the standard RICE protocol for a sprain: rest, ice, compression and elevation. Some experts now recommend warmth instead of ice and gentle motion rather than rest immediately after a sprain. Of course, the first step is to ascertain that it is really a sprain and not a fracture. The treatment for those two injuries is completely different and the person suffering the problem may not be able to tell just from the way it feels. An X-ray is prudent. Bunions and Hammer Toes If you don't suffer from bunions, you might not know what they are. In a bunion, the bone that supports the big toe (the metatarsal) moves out of alignment and starts to point more towards the midline of the body. To compensate, the rest of the big toe ends up pointing back toward the rest of the foot. This creates a bump on the edge of the foot that might be painful. There doesn't seem to be any clear correlation between the size of the bump and the amount of pain it causes. Bunions seem to be hereditary, at least to some extent. Conservative management entails choosing footwear with a roomy toe box, not pointy-toed shoes. Podiatrists also correct bunions surgically. They can choose from a wide range of surgical approaches. In hammer toes, one of the toes (typically the second toe) curls over so that the end that would normally face forward points downward. This too can be corrected surgically, but the recovery can be pretty lengthy. A roomy toe box is also a good bet for living with hammer toe. Taking Care of Your Feet We asked Dr. Andersen for general advice, and she suggested that one very important consideration is to buy your athletic shoes in person, preferably at a store that caters to athletes. Buy the proper shoes for your activity; in other words, don't try to play pickleball in running shoes. One nationwide chain that does a good job fitting the shoe to the athlete is Fleet Feet. Locally, she recommends Bull City Running. This Week’s Guest Dr. Jane Andersen, Board Certified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, is in practice at Chapel Hill Foot and Ankle, part of FASMA, Foot and Ankle specialists of the Mid Atlantic, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Andersen specializes in Foot and ankle care for Children, Adults, Athletes and Geriatric Patients including surgery and conservative care. She is a Trustee of the American Podiatric Medical Association. January 18, 2025, Jane Andersen, DPM, was awarded the Edwin B. Martin, Jr., Award for Podiatrist of the Year. https://www.chapelhillfootandankle.com/dr-jane-andersen Jane Andersen, DPM, Chapel HIll Foot and Ankle Listen to the Podcast The podcast of this program will be available Monday, August 3, 2026, after broadcast on Aug. 1. This week's podcast has additional information on smelly feet as well as foot and nail fungus. What remedies or medications work best? How long does it take for nail to grow out? What are the best toenail clippers? (Miltex) You can stream the show from this site and download the podcast for free.

We open with Gio's "Bababooey" Ann Liguori story, sparking calls about the ethics of laughing at golf ball hits, a caller who claims Ann didn't tip him as a caddie, and personal stories of golf ball mishaps. C-Lo returns for an update—first replaying the "Bababooey" call to Ann, followed by audio of Morash arguing with a caller over an 0-2 Giants squad facing the Titans in Week 3, classic audio of C-Lo going off-script, and Carson Benge's go-ahead RBI in game one of the doubleheader. Finally, the hour wraps up with a look at how WNBA media coverage rarely focuses on the actual games, highlighting a Seattle Storm co-owner confronting teen girls holding a sign supporting Sophie Cunningham's stance against trans men in women's sports.

Fiber has been having a moment lately. With social media trends like “fibermaxxing" on the rise and countless fiber-rich products hitting the market, it's easy to get the misguided message that more is always better. So...how much fiber do athletes actually need?In episode 142 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, fellow Sports Dietitian Angie Dye, MS, RDN, CSSD, joins me to answer that question and explain how to include fiber to support health without sabotaging your training.Angie and I discuss:What fiber is and why it's so importantDifferent fiber types and how much you should be eating each dayHow fiber supports gut health, blood sugar, heart health, and moreWhen to eat fiber and when to avoid it around training and racingWhat "fibermaxxing" is and if you should do itOur favorite high-fiber foods for athletesWhether fiber supplements and fortified foods have a place in your dietSpecial considerations for vegan and vegetarian athletesPractical ways to increase your fiber intake without upsetting your gutA big takeaway from this conversation is that athletes shouldn't fear fiber. They just need to be strategic with it! Tune in to hear the whole conversation.Links & ResourcesFollow Angie on Instagram and visit her website, including her blog all about fiber for athletesSupport my sponsor Tailwind Nutrition: Use code EATFORENDURANCE20 for 20% off your first purchaseJoin my membership, Fuel for Life Crew, for just $39/month (cancel anytime)Check out my free nutrition downloadsSupport the podcast by shopping all my affiliate links and joining my Patreon communityInterested in comprehensive, in-depth 1:1 coaching? Fill out a new client inquiry form (limited spots available)Have a topic you'd like to request? Email me at claire@eatforendurance.comEnjoyed this episode? Please leave a 5-star review and subscribe to help more athletes fuel better!Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition recommendations.Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).

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If your child plays scared in sports, they may be afraid of making mistakes, disappointing others, losing playing time, or failing under pressure. In this episode, I explain how parents can help young athletes overcome fear of failure, build confidence, and compete more freely during games.If your child needs personalized help with sports anxiety, confidence, or playing scared, click the link below to learn more about my one-on-one mental performance coaching program.Work with me!

Mark Rodgers and Brad Copeland discuss the Monster Energy sponsorship in the Big 12 conference. Do fans care about the cap circumvention by the Clippers to pay for Kawhi Leonard? Who are the best athletes to play college in Oklahoma? Will Bill Belichick ever get it figured out in North Carolina?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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You dominate your sport but hand the keys of your relationship straight to your woman. You call it fairness. It's fear. Athletes and high performers build their careers on clarity, control, and uncompromising standards. Then they get into a relationship and turn into a pillow. Soft. Yielding. Compromising. Borrowing beliefs from Disney movies, social media, and politics instead of running their own process. The result: a sexless marriage, a platonic friendship dressed up as a partnership, and a woman who resents you for refusing to lead. I break down why the same principles that make you dominant in your sport, knowing what you want, building the process, executing with precision, are the exact principles missing from your relationship. This isn't about controlling her. It's about reclaiming the identity you already know how to build everywhere else in your life. If you're ready to stop denying your instincts and start leading like the Killa you already are on the field, email me ay niyi@imnotyou.com and tell me a little about your situation. 

Amanda Calabrese was a middle schooler at a swim meet when she got her period for the first time. Her team captain told her to figure it out in thirty minutes or she was off the relay. That moment stuck with her all the way to Stanford, where she met her future co-founder Greta Meyer and started sketching what would become Sequel, the first tampon redesign in nearly a hundred years. On this episode of She Pivots, Amanda talks about the four-year fight to get a tiny piece of cotton past the FDA, why she treats the tampon as game-day equipment rather than something to whisper about, and how Sequel landed in locker rooms from middle schools to Audi Field, Yankees Stadium, and the Indiana Fever. Now a nine-time champion turned product design engineer, Amanda is on a mission to change how period care is talked about in sports and in every space where women show up to compete. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to She Pivots 01:46 Amanda's Childhood in East Hampton 05:43 From Junior Lifeguard to National Champion 12:14 The Challenges of Periods in Sports 16:09 Amanda's Journey to Product Design 21:01 The Birth of Sequel and the Spiral Tampon 27:02 Overcoming Obstacles and Securing Funding 29:37 The Evolution of Tampon Design 35:44 The Power of Self-Awareness in Team Building 38:13 Navigating the Challenges of Fundraising 42:16 The Rise of Women's Sports and Sequel's Timing 48:12 The Future of Sequel and Period Care 49:46 Low Point to Launch 50:52 Closing Thoughts 51:44 Podcast Credits You can keep up with Amanda’s work with sequel at www.trysequel.com Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iHeart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have aspired to be like Lindsay Crouse — professionally and personally — since the first time I figured out who she was. Killing it as an editor and writer at the New York Times opinion section. Absolutely wrecking expectations about how fast women in their 30s can be (re: running). If you're a high-achiever millennial, she was living that that life we all dreamed of. Then a bunch of things in her life changed (I won't spoil them entirely here, but yes they involve difficult pregnancies and difficult physical recoveries) and she quit a bunch of things — and then wrote a book about quitting. In this episode, we have a wide-ranging conversation about what keeps us from quitting (especially but not uniquely high-achieving eldest daughters), who has the privilege to quit, and the actual science around quitting (and why most people should quit far earlier than they think). We recorded this conversation two weeks ago, and I'm still rolling it over in my head — I think it'll have a similar effect on you. Thanks to the sponsors of today's episode: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to:  https://www.wildalaskan.com/CULTURE Use code CULTURE at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a free gift with your first purchase! Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/CULTURE Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/culture and use code CULTURE to get 70% off your first box! Show Notes: Follow Lindsay on Instagram here Pre-order The Case for Quitting here! Find out more about Lindsay's work here I reference the piece Lindsay wrote about getting really freaking fast in her 30s Here's the short film The Queen of Basketball that Lindsay helped produce that WON AN OSCAR (it's streaming in full on YouTube, watch it!) Another one of my favorite Lindsay productions: "Nike Told Me to Dream Crazy, Until I Wanted a Baby" We're currently looking for your questions on the following topics: HOW WE SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TODAY — how we narrativize our lives, what's changed, what's weird, what's still important and keeping us on these apps... with the great Kathryn Jezer-Morton WE'RE DOING A WHOLE FASHION SERIES! Submit any/all questions you have about viral clothing trends, plus-size thrifting and/or anything you want to ask Corinne Fay, author of Big Undies, or figuring out your style HOW TO FIGHT! Priya Parker has a new book on how to actually disagree (fruitfully!) with others, so this is your opportunity to ask all those questions about the people in your life who shut down when you disagree / escalate unnecessarily / immediately throw straw-men your way ('people in your life' can also include you, of course) All things CODE-SWITCHING with Ari Shaprio and Audie Cornish (how do you change your voice, your posture, your demeanor, your subject areas, the way you talk about reality television, whatever, depending on layered context)     Join the ranks of paid subscribers and get bonus content, access to the discussion threads, ad-free episodes, and the knowledge that you're supporting an indie pod trying to make its way in the world.Got a question to submit, a prompt for Ask Anne Anything, or an idea for a future episode? Tell us here.Catch up on everything else happening in the Culture Study universe here.Transcripts will be available here within 24 hours of publishing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, I explain how to move on from mistakes during games so one bad play does not ruin your confidence, focus, or the rest of your performance. If you struggle with frustration after mistakes, overthinking errors, or letting one mistake affect the rest of your game, this will help you mentally reset and continue competing with confidence. For one-on-one mental performance coaching, click the link below.Work with me!

Last week Beth and I made the case for building your training plan around recovery rather than volume. Not everyone was convinced and that's exactly what we were hoping for. This week we're back to work through the most common challenges and questions that came in. From why the pros train 30 hours a week to whether recovery-centred training is just an excuse to be lazy, this episode tackles the pushback head on and gives honest, practical answers to the questions every serious endurance athlete will recognise.   If you haven't listened to last week's episode yet, it's worth doing that first. The link is in the show notes. 5 KEY POINTS Volume works up to the point you can recover from it. The pros train 30 hours a week because their entire life is structured around absorbing it. Match your volume to your recovery capacity, not theirs. You still need long sessions for long races. The question is how many and how often, given what you can actually recover from. Fewer long sessions done well beats grinding through all of them on accumulated fatigue. Following a plan blindly isn't discipline. It's blind optimism. Making a daily judgment call, acting on the honest answer and overcoming your ego to do it - that takes more discipline, not less. A good plan is a starting point, not a rigid prescription. Good coaching builds in flexibility to adapt when life happens - because no coach can predict a sick child or a difficult week at work. Panic training in the final weeks rarely works. Athletes who cram volume onto a foundation they haven't built usually end up injured or ill. Consistency is always a better bet than a hero block. 3 TAKEAWAYS Check your actual training data before planning your next block. Look at what you genuinely averaged over the last three months. That number, without ego, is probably closer to your real training capacity than anything on a plan. If your goal isn't achievable this year, it might just be set a year too early. Stay healthy, stay consistent, and build on it next season. A happy, healthy finish line is always a win. Arriving fresh and consistent will beat arriving exhausted from a plan you couldn't absorb every single time.   KILLER QUOTE "How much training can you actually recover from, and how much can you consistently complete? If you can answer that honestly, without any part of your ego being involved, you'll probably get to the right answer."   LINKS & RESOURCES Mentioned in the episode: Previous episode — Train Less, Recover More Sue Reynolds episode — What Would Happen If an Age-Group Triathlete Trained Like an Olympian?: WHOOP Project PR Study Tim Gabbett research — The training—injury prevention paradox: should athletes be training smarter and harder? https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/50/5/273   Want a training structure built around what you can actually recover from rather than a generic plan? That is exactly what SWAT is designed for. CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION   FREE Download

In this episode of the Sports Tech AllStars Podcast, we present Chris, Partner at Ten Squared Capital, a seed to Series A fund investing across the attention economy- media, entertainment, live experiences and sports.The conversation explores why live sports and live events become more valuable as AI floods the world with content, how fandom is one of the most undermonetised assets in sport, and why athletes as individual brands are still massively undervalued relative to the teams they play for.TakeawaysThe attention economy covers everything competing for your time and money outside of work Live sports become more exclusive and more valuable precisely because AI makes everything else abundantFandom is severely undermonetised — fans paying twenty dollars a month for Spotify consume hundreds of hours of music and there is a massive willingness-to-pay gap waiting to be unlockedTen Squared backs infrastructure and platform companies powering the attention economy rather than individual creators or specific IPTokenization has three genuinely strong use cases in sports: payment rails for direct athlete-to-fan transactions, financing junior sports careers and creator revenue factorizationProof of attendance and digital collectibles done right can reward loyal fans and create meaningful data for teams and athletesThe biggest athletes arguably have larger fanbases than the biggest teams NIL legislation is only a few years old — a generation of athletes born into that infrastructure will fundamentally change how sports commerce worksFormula One is the best existing example of how to tier fandom across multiple segments and price pointsTo learn more, visit: https://tensquared.com/Get in touch with Chris at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercheung93/Hosted by Rohn Malhotra from SportsTechX - Leading source of Investment and Innovation insights in sports.STX Intelligence Hub: sports tech company, investor, and deal database: intelligence.sportstechx.comAs promised, here's your small surprise:Unlock your 30-day growth plan (worth €49) on the SportsTechX Intelligence Hub for free!Simply verify your company details and you get access to 1,500+ investors, programmes, initiatives and events in the sportstech ecosystem.Here's how to get set up and if you'd like a walkthrough of the platform, feel free to book a call here.Download the latest Industry Reports here: https://intelligence.sportstechx.com/reports/gster26Sign Up for the Sports Tech Weekly Newsletter for more news, features & insights on Sports Tech: https://newsletter.sportstechx.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction00:36 From Toronto to LA Investment Banking — How Sports Shaped Chris's Career02:30 Joining Ten Squared Capital and What the Attention Economy Actually Means03:59 Why Live Sports Become More Valuable in an AI-Abundant World06:52 The Challenge of Picking Winners in the Attention Economy08:05 The Picks and Shovels Approach 10:29 Web Three, Blockchain and What Still Applies to Sports Today11:58 Three Tokenization Use Cases That Actually Work in Sports14:27 Proof of Attendance Protocols and Digital Collectibles Done Right15:26 How Ten Squared Invests 17:09 Portfolio Spotlight18:25 The Tiering of Fandom 19:44 Formula One as the Best Example of Multi-Tier Fandom20:31 Formula One's Half a Million Fans at Silverstone21:33 Athletes as Their Own Brand — The Most Undervalued Asset Class in Sport23:20 How Technology Has Changed What an Individual Athlete Can Build24:24 NIL, the Next Generation of Athletes and What Comes Next25:13 What the Next 12–18 Months Look Like for Ten Squared Capital26:29 Favourite Sporting MomentStay Connected with SportsTechXSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sportstechx/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-sports-tech-allstars-podcast/id1271329751LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sportstechxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsTechX

Hysteria was created by authoritarians masquerading as scientific. This was partly achieved by presenting the other side as backwards anti-science conspiracy theorists. Funding cuts, public shaming and censorship came to any professionals who spoke out against the wokeness. Sometimes it was defamation.Fauci's diary admits he knew it was lab grown. He knew they did gain of function research too paid for by NIH through an intermediary. And we knew he knew this before his diary. The diary just creates public attention again. Fauci and many others deserve the death penalty. He just invented the 6ft rule and paper masks. It didn't matter at all. The vaccine didnt guard against covid symptoms or getting or spreading the disease. Yet it created its own symptoms. And without it came travel and work restrictions. All for a disease created in a lab that NIH and echo health created to circumvent laws against deadly gain of function research in the US. Social media owners complied and censored opposition to the government narrative. So we had years long clown shows. Old people died alone. Athletes lost the chance to excel in their sports. Students lost years of schooling in a social environment. Businesses deemed unessential went under. Big big pharma got a big pay day. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ryandawson.org/subscribe

We kick off with Vita Vea requesting a trade from the Bucs, Boomer pondering why people always ask about pro athletes showering, and Boomer recounting getting hog-tied naked in an elevator during a Maryland hazing incident. Jerry's final update starts with a look back at 1988 Starting Lineup figures, followed by Dave Sims calling a Jazz Chisholm bunt in the Yankees' win over the White Sox, Gio admitting he's never met anyone with rabies, and Francisco Lindor driving in six runs as the Mets beat the Braves. Plus, hear the play-by-play of groundskeepers chasing a loose squirrel in Detroit, Plaxico Burress saying playing for the Jets was like being in prison, the Moment of the Day on how the new generation doesn't eat pie, and a final wrap-up on rabies and eating squirrel as a kid.

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Coach Will, Coach Lonnie, and A. Lew from the awesome Beyond The Blocks Track & Field Podcast took some time to share their experience as coaches and parents of athletes in three key areas of the college recruiting process. Their advice is real, practical, and able to be implemented right away. Athletes, coaches and parents will all benefit from these quick tips! You can enjoy their insightful and entertaining in-depth T&F interviews on YouTube and Instagram. Got a topic you'd love to share with our Youth T&F audience? Contact David Mitchell to learn how.

Before fall camp, training camp, and the new school year begin, this episode is dedicated to the people serving athletes behind the scenes.Whether you work in player development, student-athlete development, academics, community engagement, player services, coaching, athletic administration, or another athlete-facing role, you need to hear this:You are needed.In this episode, Edward Jones II shares eight reminders to help you enter the season encouraged, prepared, and grounded:You are needed.You are equipped.Do not lose yourself while serving everyone else.Find your community.Enjoy the moments.Share your work.Do not measure your impact only by what you see.Stay close to your why.The work can be demanding, lonely, and underappreciated. Some of your greatest impact may happen in conversations nobody else hears or through seeds you may not see grow for years.Keep showing up. Keep serving. Keep developing people. Your work matters.Share this episode with someone who serves athletes and needs encouragement today.Developing People. Elevating Programs.#PlayerDevelopment #BeyondTheField #StudentAthleteDevelopment #SportsLeadershipGet YOUR SIGNED copy of the Beyond The Field Player Development Guide: https://forms.gle/AJozwnjEw4UHNaH29Player Development Newsletter: https://substack.com/@btfprogramComplete the BEYOND Framework Assessment https://forms.gle/CC6DoBQGF8UkJj5h6

A conversation recorded at the recent SportsPro Investment Summit, bringing together two very different investors: Andrea Radrizzani, media entrepreneur and former Leeds United owner, and Alistair Brownlee OBE, double Olympic triathlon champion turned investor. The through-line is what actually makes a sports asset worth owning — and where the value really resides.Leeds United and the weight of history. Radrizzani reflects on the Bielsa era, the club's identity as the sole footballing focus of a proud Northern city, and the burden of expectation rooted in the 2004 Champions League semi-final side (then the sixth-biggest club in world football on £90m revenue). Brownlee, a lifelong Leeds fan, adds the fan's perspective — pride and connection to the city matter as much as trophies.Turnaround clubs vs. trophy assets. Radrizzani's core investment lens: the difference between a turnaround play like Leeds (high appreciation, but one relegation can wipe out value) and buying a top club, now the preserve of sovereign wealth funds and private equity. Football as a luxury/brand asset that appreciates like real estate (the PSG example), but where capital cushions mistakes that a smaller club cannot afford. Relegation as a genuine financial cliff-edge.The new generation of sport and the media-rights problem. Why Super Tri, PTO/T100 and others built on media-rights revenue have pivoted toward mass participation. Only premium rights are growing; the rest is flat or declining. The value of affluent, avid participant communities over passive viewers.Mass participation economics and the HYROX model. Buying a hardcore, high-spending community; defining who your true fans are and how much more they'll pay. The customer-acquisition-cost vs. lifetime-value case, and the adjacent-business boom (apparel, nutrition, training, sports tourism). The open question: consumers now hop between HYROX, Ironman and marathons rather than staying loyal to one ecosystem — and Ironman's acquisition strategy as a response.Owning the ecosystem. Radrizzani's thesis that value lies not in any single point but in connecting the dots across a vertical.Athletes on the cap table. What a famous name is actually worth to a company. Consumer cynicism toward over-endorsing stars (the Neymar/Ronaldo "promiscuity" problem), the premium on authenticity and genuine expertise, and the shift from passive sponsorship fees to equity stakes that drive real ROI. David Beckham cited as the model done well.Brownlee's path from athlete to investor. The solitary, self-reliant nature of individual-sport careers, and how he built an investment practice alongside competing.How much athletes should earn. The 55% wage-to-revenue sustainability benchmark (and Leeds' notorious 120%). Salary caps as what makes US leagues attractive asset classes. The IOC's position on not paying athletes directly. Why economic incentives alone fail to lure athletes to new leagues — Olympic qualification and heritage tournaments still outweigh money.Private equity moving down the value chain. PE consolidating athlete and football agencies to capture player earnings; players themselves becoming more sophisticated investors (the Courtois family-office example).Concentration, unionisation and league design. "Big get bigger" dynamics, UFC-style overpayment at the top, gig-economy pressures on the athlete pyramid, and the collective-bargaining logic of leagues vs. the pure capitalism of boxing.LIV Golf's lessons and what's next. LIV as an early iteration of these themes, the surprising strength of the incumbent (PGA Tour) and heritage/"playing for the shirt," and a look ahead to NBA Europe and how it collides with basketball's existing strongholds. Radrizzani closes on nearly buying a London basketball franchise a decade ago — and why football and media remain his real passion.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 500 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series and live events, you can reach us via the website.

In this episode, I explain how to perform better under pressure in sports so you can stop playing scared, handle high-pressure moments, and compete with greater confidence. If pressure, fear of making mistakes, or performance anxiety is holding you back, click the link below to learn more about one-on-one mental performance coaching.Work with me!

Amid Lebron leaving the Lakers for Philly, Fred and Jonas Knox talk about when the profile of individual pro athletes overtake the organization they play for. What will the future hold for Ohtani this season when it comes to pitching? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

What does it really take to compete at the highest level in HYROX while balancing family, coaching, and everyday life?In this episode of the RMR Training Podcast, Rich Ryan, Ryan Kent, and Meg Jacoby share an honest behind-the-scenes conversation about offseason training, injury recovery, strength progression, race preparation, parenting, and the mental challenges of staying competitive in HYROX. If you're training for your next HYROX race, this episode is packed with practical insights and relatable conversations.

Mental mistakes can hurt your athletic performance even when you have the physical skills to succeed. In this episode, I explain the most common mental mistakes athletes make and how improving your mindset can help you build confidence, stay focused, and perform more consistently under pressure. To learn more about one-on-one mental performance coaching, click the link below.Work with me!

Send us Fan MailFor years, conversations about athlete welfare have rightly transformed the way we think about coaching. But there's another side of the equation that receives far less attention:Who protects coaches?This week I'm joined by coach Sophia Parr (@swim.coach.sophie) for one of the most vulnerable conversations we've ever had on The Swim Brief.Sophie shares the story of being removed from a high school coaching position after months of conflict, isolation, and feeling unsupported by leadership. Rather than focusing on a single moment, we explore the culture that can push good coaches to their breaking point—and why so many talented coaches quietly leave the profession.Together we discuss:• The emotional toll of coaching under constant scrutiny• Parent dynamics and organizational support• Why female coaches often face a different standard than men• The unintended consequences of well-intentioned safeguarding systems• How coaches can establish healthy boundaries without losing compassion• What schools, clubs, and parents can do to create healthier coaching environmentsThis isn't a conversation about avoiding accountability. It's about recognizing that healthy coaching environments require healthy support systems for everyone involved.Whether you're a coach, parent, athletic director, or athlete, I hope this episode encourages you to think differently about the people who dedicate themselves to developing others.If you enjoy conversations like this and would like to support The Swim Brief, you can do so at ChrisDCoach.com.Want to tell your story to Sophie? Click belowhttps://storiesfromthedeck.base44.app/Follow Sophie:Instagram: @swim.coach.sophieFollow Chris:Instagram: @chrisd_coachWebsite: ChrisDCoach.com

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It never gets any easier. How'd Cam feel about doing 5 hours yesterday? Wrinkled men can't jump. Cam's office is under construction. Disappointing Cardinal game yesterday. Audio of Walker's standing ovation in his first at-bat back at Busch since the HR derby. The issue is compounding issues. That bullpen. The last player to not wear a batting helmet in MLB. CTE in sports. Cam's career as an auctioneer. Moosejaw, Saskatchewan.A little heavy metal for Cam. Mosh pits. Scrapping with the locals. Sean Avery. Cam going to the ball game on Sunday with Blues alumni. Jaromir Jagr shirtless. Would you rather be Ovi or Crosby? Ruptured testicles. Do pitchers wear cups?Why'd Doug request this? Have confidence in your takes. What band has Cam seen live the most? Oli marmol talking about the loss against the Diamondbacks yesterday. Marmol talking about the shift in the fan base over his time as manager. Where would be the place to live as a young, rich, STL athlete. Religious bulls. Cyclists on the road.How about this fall time weather today. Audio of Nick Saban when asked about the Big 10 winning three straight championships and not necessarily meaning it's the best conference. Audio of Drink on with Jim Rome talking about the possibility of the SEC breaking away from the NCAA. The Protect College Sports Act. Baggy pants in baseball and pants above the knee.Moontower. YouTube monetization. Michael is on the phone lines and wants to talk about the SEC breaking away from the NCAA. A hypothetical super league. People aren't loving the call. Drops of the Week. Detroit style pizza. Peanut butter mayonnaise pizza.Age limitations on college athletics. Jackson's having internet issues but he's back. Market Moves. Who's on the Mt. Rushmore of QBs in college who never panned out in the pros. Is Tom Brady going to fight Logan Paul in WWE?Megadeth. We need to see Doug in a mosh pit. Audio of friend of the show, Michael McGreevy, talking about his performance yesterday in the loss. Fun with guessing games with Doug. Boston Red Sox win streak finally snapped. Could Cam pull off a speedo? Jackson's bone spurs and flat feet. Best crossover since Christopher Columbus.Cam's making the room smell like meat. E-Mail of the Day. Food talk.Power Ranking Cam's favorite holidays. Cam believes in aliens but not sure about ghosts. Horror movies. Video games.Eli Drinkwitz sound. He's got more Kansas jokes. Cam showering with Yogi Berra. Athletes going off to war.Cam's favorite interview. Hockey players as golfers.EMOTD winnerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hour 3 opens up with Isaac and Suke discussing Tom Brady being a part of the WWE, and if there are any athletes who don't ruin their reputations. Later, Isaac goes through a lot of Suke sounds. Isaac and Suke discuss some important people that will be making the decisions in the Moda Center renovations.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Al Smith. Interview Purpose The purpose of this interview is to explore life transitions, resilience, and financial discipline through the lens of elite performance, using Al Smith’s journey from NFL All‑Pro to executive, entrepreneur, and community leader as a blueprint. The conversation highlights how preparation, education, mindset, and adaptability are essential when dreams evolve or abruptly change. This interview also serves to connect the experiences of professional athletes with those of small business owners and entrepreneurs, emphasizing that success in both arenas requires discipline, accountability, and long‑term thinking. Major Themes & Key Takeaways 1. Education as a Safety Net and Strategy Al Smith made the deliberate decision to finish his college degree before fully committing to the NFL, recognizing that professional sports offered no guarantees. This choice gave him leverage, confidence, and security—both mentally and financially—throughout his career. Key takeaway: Always secure something tangible before going “all in” on an uncertain opportunity. 2. Turning Fear into Fuel Smith openly discusses fear—fear of being cut, fear of competition, fear of uncertainty—and how he learned to convert fear into motivation rather than paralysis. He treated each season as if it were his last, approaching preparation with urgency and focus. Key takeaway: Fear is inevitable; how you respond to it determines longevity and success. 3. Competition Is Not the Enemy Competition played a central role in Smith’s development. Rather than avoiding it, he embraced it, understanding that growth requires discomfort. He credits adversity, pressure, and coaching challenges with sharpening his performance and character. Key takeaway: Competition strengthens discipline and reveals accountability. 4. Financial Literacy and Lifestyle Discipline Smith addresses the common financial pitfalls faced by professional athletes, many of which also apply to entrepreneurs: Lifestyle inflation Supporting others without boundaries Delegating financial decisions without understanding them Trying to maintain an image instead of sustainability Smith’s financial stability was aided by mentors, personal involvement in decisions, and a mindset focused on not owing—not just earning. Key takeaway: Financial success is not about income—it’s about control, habits, and awareness. 5. Mentorship and Environment Matter Smith emphasizes the value of surrounding himself with successful, disciplined people both on and off the field. Mentorship influenced how he thought about money, effort, competition, and leadership. Key takeaway: Proximity shapes thinking; environment influences outcomes. 6. Preparing for Life After the Dream Even while succeeding in the NFL, Smith planned for the transition ahead. This forward thinking led to opportunities in the front office, business, and leadership. He viewed this transition as a chance to open doors for others and to understand the business side of sports. Key takeaway: The end of one dream can be the beginning of a larger purpose. 7. Athletes and Entrepreneurs Face the Same Reality Smith draws a direct parallel between: Athletes competing yearly with no guarantees Entrepreneurs running businesses without security or routine Both require maximum effort, preparation beyond the clock, and resilience. Key takeaway: There is no 40‑hour workweek when you are building something of your own. Notable Quotes “I turned my fear into fire.” “There are no guarantees—every year is a one‑year deal.” “I treated every season like it was my last.” “You don’t want to owe. You want to own.” “Don’t be scared of competition.” “The gain outweighs the strain.” “Prepare so that if it ends tomorrow, you’re still standing.” Overall Message Al Smith’s interview is a powerful lesson in discipline, foresight, and adaptability. It reframes success as something built through preparation before opportunity arrives and sustained by humility, mentorship, and intentional decision‑making. His story reinforces that dreams evolve—but character, work ethic, and financial awareness determine whether those transitions become setbacks or stepping stones. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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