Best Annette Zapp Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 108: Insights on Proactive Wellness with Traci Tauferner, LAT, ATC, CSCS, PES, MCTP 51:03

3h ago51:03

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Get registered for 7 Minute Science 6.24.24 at 6 PM CENTRAL! Today's guest is my friend Traci Tauferner, and wow, did we have the best conversation about Athletic Trainers and their value in public safety. Give it a listen and make sure to review and rate the podcast on your platform of choice. Traci Tauferner is the go-to expert for those on the f…

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Episode 107: Doing Things Right at Pflugerville Fire with Chief Nick Perkins 42:25

1h ago42:25

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Register for 7 Minute Science 6.24.24 at 6 PM CENTRAL When I interviewed my girl Vanessa F-P about her position at her department, I never imagined that 18 months later, I'd be interviewing her Chief. In today's episode, I had a fantastic conversation about all of the wonderful work happening at the Pflugerville Fire Department. Chief Perkins was a…

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Episode 106: Fire Department Policy Implementation with Russ Burnham, APA-C 1:10:05

2h ago1:10:05

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Register for 7 Minute Science 6.24.24 at 6 PM CENTRAL All roads seem to lead to Pflugerville...hear why in today's podast! I had the opportunity to sit down with Russ Burnham from Frontline Mobile Health. Check out this previous episode from Mike Conner, another Frontline good dude! Russ and I talked a lot about firefighter health and wellness and …

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Episode 105: Move Well, Then Move Often with Lee Burton, PhD, ATC, CSCS 43:52

6d ago43:52

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Today's episode is all about how movement, sleep, nutrition, hydration, and many other factors can impact your risk for injury. Say hello to my friend Lee Burton, President and co-owner of Functional Movement Systems, a consulting and education organization that takes a systematic approach to injury prevention and exercise programming. Dr. Lee Burt…

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Episode 104: Firefighter Health on the Frontline with Mike Conner, DMSc, APA-C 52:07

21d ago52:07

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Register for 7-Minute Science on 4.29.24 The world is small, and I met Mike Conner because of Vanessa F-P and Jacob Mota, previous podcast guests. As Mike points out in the episode, "The tactical space is full of good dudes!" I'm blessed to know most of them! Mike Conner is the Chief of Staff and Research for Front Line Mobile Health. He is also an…

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Episode 103: Department Needs Self-Assessment with Annette Zapp, CSCS*D 11:36

1M ago11:36

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Get registered for 7-Minute Science here! The webinar is 4.29.24 at 6 pm CENTRAL. You'll receive a recording even if you can't attend live. Today's episode is short and sweet since I don't have a guest and I was gone all weekend. I meet the best people, and this past weekend at NSCA Great Lakes, I met a firefighter from a small department in Northe…

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Episode 102: Fairfax County Part III with Anna M. August, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS 54:34

1M ago54:34

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Anna August works primarily with Fairfax Police, but that's all changing! She can now also work with the firefighters in Fairfax County. Go see Anna for all your rehab needs! Just ring the doorbell on the Criminal Justice Academy (if that doesn't sound like some Batman s***, I don't know what does!). Anna August is an Athletic Trainer and Director …

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Episode 101: Firefighter Research with Kealey Wohlgemuth, MA and Dr. Jacob Mota, Ph.D. 45:23

2M ago45:23

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Meeting amAZing people is my jam, and I met Kealey Wohlgemuth last summer at the NSCA National Convention with her Ph.D. advisor, previous guest, Dr. Jacob Mota, and other lab mates. Hear Dr. Mota's Episode here! Kealey is doing great work in firefighter research, and we chatted about the projects she's currently working on. Kealey is a third-year …

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Episode 100: 20 in 20-The Retirement Episode 40:30

2M ago40:30

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It was a wild twenty years. I started the fire service with a group, and we lost one quickly through attrition and another three years in (to another department). As of 3.15.24, six were still standing, and now there are five. Best of luck to my remaining homies, Barnes, Fitzloff, Sievert, Saylor, and Detolve! Today's podcast relates twenty things …

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Episode 99: Project Fire Buddies with COO Ryan Ballard 43:34

2M ago43:34

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Check out the fundraiser event in Illinois in July! Project Fire Buddies is the most powerful charity I've ever seen in action. It's a testament to what firefighters can do when presented with a challenge. Special shout out to my Local, IAFFL2986, and our coordinator, Tom Collins! TC is amazing. Watch a video about PFB! Ryan Ballard and I did somet…

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Episode 98: Improving First Responder Wellness with Annmarie Chizewski, PhD CSCS USAW L1 55:02

2M ago55:02

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If you missed AMC on 7-Minute Science, check out the webinar here! Dr. Chizewski and I have been friends for several years, beginning when I was a guest lecturer in her class, and she was a professor at Benedictine University in the town where I work. We've stayed in contact, and I've proudly watched her career trajectory. Annmarie and I discussed …

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Episode 97: Fort Worth Fire Health and Wellness with Brian Newman PhD., AT.C, CSCS, CNS 1:16:54

2M ago1:16:54

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I'm retiring and working with an all-female crew on my last day. If you want to commemorate the day with us, your last chance to order your HERSTORY shirt is 3.5.2024! Make sure you take a pic and post it to your social media on 3.15. Tag me so we can celebrate together! Dr. Jacob Mota (Episode 28) recently introduced me to Brian Newman, and we hit…

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Episode 96: Mental Health and Peer Support with Dr. Naomi Spilka, Clinical Psychologist 54:42

3M ago54:42

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If you want to celebrate my last day in the fire service with me, order a shirt here! Make sure to snap a photo and tag me on social media on 3.15.24 so I can repost your pic. I met Naomi Spilka in May of 2023 at a Women's Summit hosted by South Metro Fire. Her story and lecture captivated me, and I knew I had to get her on the podcast. Naomi's int…

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Episode 95: Fairfax Country Fire Rescue Part II with Jake Patten 53:31

3M ago53:31

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Would you like to help me celebrate my retirement on 3.15.24? My department is staffing an entire firehouse with females on my last day! You can order a commemorative Making Herstory shirt here and make sure you take a picture and post it on social media that day (and tag me!!!!) Orders are for shipping to USA addresses only and end on 3.5.25. Welc…

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Episode 94: Fairfax County Fire Rescue Part I with DC Brian Edmonston 52:12

3M ago52:12

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Click here to download a blog and free Needs Assessment PDF DC Brian Edmonston is currently the man at the helm of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue's Health and Wellness Section. In this episode, Brian outlines the 25-year evolution of one of the strongest health and wellness programs in the country. Look forward to additional future guests from FCFR…

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Episode 93: Gut Health with Kelsey Bailey, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS 1:07:25

3M ago1:07:25

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Kelsey Bailey is a performance dietitian and a repeat guest! You can check out her previous episode and bio here. On this episode, Kelsey and I spoke about the complexities of the gut and how it impacts overall physical and mental health. One of the major take-homes we'd love for you to internalize is that omeprazole is NOT a long-term solution to …

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Episode 92: SLEDGEHAMMERS with Scott Forbes, Ph.D. 48:31

4M ago48:31

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Get on the waitlist for Build Your Career in Fire Grab the blog and the needs assessment PDF Scott Forbes is a dad, a husband, an athlete, a nerd, and a wonderful friend and I'm so excited to have him back on the show. You can check out his bio and his previous episode here. Today we discussed the most recent research on creatine, but spent the maj…

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Episode 91: Collateral Damage with Travis Howze 53:35

4M ago53:35

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Travis Howze's life has been riddled with trauma and challenges. He is a Marine Corps Veteran and served previously as both a law enforcement officer and a firefighter. Travis lost his job as a firefighter through his inability to confront his previous trauma, which culminated in the Charleston Sofa Super Store fire, where he lost nine coworkers. T…

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Episode 90: South Metro HPO Part IV with Chief Bob Baker 1:00:03

4M ago1:00:03

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Last chance to get registered for 7-Minute Science! Welcome to Part IV of my series featuring the South Metro (CO) Fire. I had a wonderful conversation with Chief Bob Baker. You're going to love the interview and his philosophy! Chief Baker began his career in the Fire Service at the Parker Fire District as a firefighter in 1984 and served in numer…

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Episode 89: Nutrition Trickery for Fire with Jill Joyce, Ph.D, RD 49:49

4M ago49:49

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Get registered for 7-Minute Science on 1.22.24 at noon central! I met the mighty Jill Joyce through the Jay Dawes connection in 2020, and we immediately hit it off. Dr. Joyce has a no-nonsense approach to fueling and understands first responders and the military since her family is full of them! She absolutely CRUSHED her talk at our first 7-Minute…

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Episode 88: Living a Joyful Life with Jeremiah Douglas (yes THAT Jeremiah!) 49:01

4M ago49:01

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Register for 7-Minute Science on 1.22.24! Sometimes you meet someone and you just know they're going to be special and important to you. This week's guest has absolutely nothing to do with the fire service other than being the engineer on several fire related podcasts. Today I welcomed my friend and FRW Podcast producer, Jeremiah Douglas. Jeremiah …

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Episode 87: South Metro Fire HPO Part III with Tommy Gayfield, CSCS 58:41

5M ago58:41

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Sign up for 7-Minute Science V2.0 on 1.22.24 at noon central!!! South Metro Fire has one of the most impressive and robust health and wellness programs of any agency in the United States. They run their program on the model of Human Performance Optimization (HPO) which includes physical and mental health, medical monitoring, and so much more. This …

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Episode 86: South Metro Fire HPO Part II with Kelsey Bailey, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS 54:25

5M ago54:25

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Sign up for 7-Minute Science V2.0 on 1.22.24 at noon central!!! South Metro Fire has one of the most impressive and robust health and wellness programs of any agency in the United States. They run their program on the model of Human Performance Optimization (HPO) which includes physical and mental health, medical monitoring, and so much more. This …

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Episode 85: South Metro Fire HPO Part I with Chris Macklin 56:35

5M ago56:35

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Sign up for 7-Minute Science V2.0 on 1.22.24 at noon central!!! South Metro Fire has one of the most impressive and robust health and wellness programs of any agency in the United States. They run their program on the model of Human Performance Optimization (HPO) which includes physical and mental health, medical monitoring, and so much more. This …

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Episode 84: Revving up Firefighter Wellness with Anna Hartman, ATC 56:54

6M ago56:54

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The SWAG store is open for the holiday season! There are usually only a few instances in a lifetime where thought processes get turned 180 degrees. For me, meeting Anna Hartman was one of those instances. Anna is an incredible practitioner with a unique approach to assessment and treatment; unlike most hands-on clinicians, she can guarantee results…

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Episode 83: Fighting Fires with Scott Caulfield, Dr. Jacked 45:29

6M ago45:29

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The FRW Swag Store is open! This week's episode was a conversation 5 years in the making. Scott and I bonded on the 'gram over rescue puppies in 2018. In December of that year, he adopted my dog bestie, ATM (Alfie the Mini), and we've been great friends ever since. Scott hosted me as a guest on Episode 65 of the NSCA Coaching Podcast when our roles…

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Episode 82: Hitting the Target with Lee Throckmorton, CSCS 57:48

6M ago57:48

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The FRW Swag store is open just in time for the holidays! Check it out here! My podcast guests are all my friends; and in this case, Lee Throckmorton was simply a friend I hadn't met yet. Lee and I ran into one another at this year's NSCA Tactical Annual Training in Las Vegas and began chatting about health and wellness after the conference. You're…

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Episode 81: Firefighter Research with Sara Jahnke, Ph.D. 1:07:26

6M ago1:07:26

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The FRW Swag Store is open just in time for the holidays. Check it out here! This week's episode was a pure delight to record. Sara Jahnke is moving the needle in big ways within the firefighter research community. We found out that we are kindred spirits in both the love of research and good hugs. Dr. Sara Jahnke is the Director and a Senior Scien…

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Episode 80: Conversations on Fitness 'Testing' with Annette Zapp, CSCS*D 27:04

7M ago27:04

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Fitness testing is only meaningful if it's reliable and actionable, so it's not the place to start a health and wellness program. So what, now what? Top tips if you're convinced fitness testing is right for your department: *Make sure it's proctored by a credentialed and competent professional who can explain not only the testing process but also t…

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Episode 79: Firefighter Training Physiology with Andrew Jagim, Ph.D., CSCS*D, CISSN 48:06

7M ago48:06

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AJ is back for a second guest appearance on the FRW podcast. We were supposed to record in person at ACSM Midwest, but your illustrious host forgot the power cord. Listen to AJ's previous episode with Joel Luedke here! We discussed the physiology of training for sport, training for firefighting, and the downsides of working out in structural firefi…

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Episode 78: Abuse, Addiction and PTS with Captain Matt Spaid 1:28:42

7M ago1:28:42

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Matt Spaid and I have been friends since 2020 when he heard me on the Power Athlete Radio podcast and reached out to connect. You can hear what Matt listened to here Matt Spaid is a Firefighter, Strength Coach, and a Marine Corps Combat Veteran. He is also a dedicated husband and father of two amazing kids. Matt fought in Iraq and Afghanistan with …

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Episode 77: Downregulation and Mobility Magic with Dr. Jen Hosler 55:42

7M ago55:42

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Today I spoke with my IG homie, Dr. Jen Hosler about the importance of keeping the nervous system feeling safe, downregulating the nervous system, and the power of breathing as well the awesome tool known as CARs (controlled articular rotations)-all important info for my firefighters out there. Dr. Jen is a fitness-forward physical therapist, who s…

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Episode 76: Flipping the Script with Paul Pongratz 1:20:28

8M ago1:20:28

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Today s*** got weird and my IG friend Paul Pongratz interviewed me and asked all kinds of great questions about setting up FD health and wellness programs. I hope you'll get some good nuggets out of this one because he asked great questions. Paul Pongratz has been a student of the Fire Service since 1998, he started his service as a volunteer in a …

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Episode 75: Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders with Erin Terada, PsyD, LCP, CEDS-S 47:56

8M ago47:56

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Get on the waitlist for Building Your Career in Fire: A Health and Wellness Professional's Roadmap This week's episode is repeat guest Dr. Erin Terada and special guest Steve the Corgi. Steve got vocal and passionate about a topic, so he was escorted out by security. I'm not sure he'll be asked back on the podcast :) More to follow. Erin and I spok…

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Episode 74: Simplifying Tactical Wellness with Rachele Pojednic, Phd.D, CSCS 50:45

8M ago50:45

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Grab a new FRW PDF here! The six degrees of Scott Caufield strike again. This week's guest is a recent acquaintance and a complete bada** who works with Scott at Norwich Military University. Rachele and I riffed on nutrition, fitness, and wellness for their student population and LEO/FIRE/MILITARY. Rachele Pojednic, PhD, EdM, CSCS is an Associate P…

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Episode 73: Keeping Your Cool with Craig Heller, Ph.D. and Fred Kauser, Ph.D. 57:40

8M ago57:40

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Keeping firefighters, warfighters, and athletes' core temperatures down is critical to optimized performance. I was introduced to CoolMitt two years ago at a conference, and at that point, they were getting into the bulk of their firefighter research. Today, we sat down and discussed efficient and effective cooling methods for firefighters (hint: i…

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Episode 72: Redefining ROI with Annette Zapp, CSCS*D 51:46

8M ago51:46

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Guess what!?! It's my podcast-versary! Congrats to me and my main genius producer, Jeremiah, for a whole year of shows! I'm never going to try to monetize the podcast by begging for money with a button, but if you've ever wondered how to support me or the show, here's your way. Jeremiah was recently robbed of his sound equipment, including his hard…

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Episode 71: Capable, Unoffended, and Excellent with Johannah Zabal, MS CSCS 1:00:56

9M ago1:00:56

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Coach Jo Zabal (JZ to me) is one badass coach and superstar friend. We met just before C***id and became fast friends, supporting one another through various life trials and tribulations. I am honored to have her as my 71st podcast guest. Johannah comes from a diverse athletic background, with a demonstrated history of coaching in high school, coll…

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Episode 70: Fueling Fire-Career Nutrition Tips with Megan Lautz, RD 1:01:37

9M ago1:01:37

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The Rescue RD has been on the podcast so many times, that I'm going to need to make her a co-host! Please welcome 3-time guest Megan Lautz!!! Megan Lautz is a Registered Dietitian and strength coach with a Master's in Sports Nutrition. Megan’s mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and enjoy long healthy retirements. Before…

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Episode 69: Eight Tips for Health, Wellness and Longevity with Annette Zapp, CSCS*D 33:11

9M ago33:11

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Today I share eight tips that I feel are important for Firefighter health, wellness, and longevity. 1-Life balance/find joy 2-Prioritize sleep 3-Exercise a little most days instead of a lot every once in a while 4-Discover a sustainable method of eating that works for you 5-Medical monitoring-do it! 6-Maximize mental health 7-Breathe! 8-Manage your…

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Episode 68: To Gear or Not to Gear with Annette Zapp, CSCS*D 46:17

9M ago46:17

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Risk vs Reward I've had cancer. Don't let that be your story too. The *good* kind...{please, for the love of god, never ever say that to another human.} Therefore, watching other firefighters and coaches do physical fitness training such as burpees, assault bike, pull-ups, and jumping jacks in gear grinds MY GEARS. It's reckless and, worse yet, jus…

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Episode 67: Critical Conditioning & Data Dumps with Rob Hartman, CSCS 46:32

10M ago46:32

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Don't forget to leave me a podcast review, and let me know via info@firerescuewellness.org so I can put you into the Flame Decon care package giveaway drawing! The deadline is 8.15.2023. I met Rob Hartman at the NSCA Coaches Conference in 2020. We bonded over Diet Dew, motorized scooters, margaritas with the Bridge Athletic crew et al., and convers…

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Episode 66: Mental Health Treatment Options with Brooke Bartlett, Ph.D. 52:29

10M ago52:29

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My claim to fame on my pod is that all my guests are personal friends. As of a few weeks ago, Dr. Bartlett was simply a friend I hadn't met yet! In this episode, we spoke a lot about scientifically backed treatment options and protocols and I'm so excited for you to hear it. Brooke Bartlett, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and the CEO/own…

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Episode 65: The S*** Doesn't Fit with Meredith McQuerry Ph.D and Cassandra Kwon Ph.D 51:50

10M ago51:50

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Last year I was invited to a female firefighter Facebook group and although I didn't join (I violently hate me some FB), I was privy to a few posts while I was an invitee. One firefighter posted something of this flavor: "Hey! Is anyone else just SO CLUMSY? I seem to fall all the time on the fire ground." At least 40 others joined in with how clums…

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Episode 64: Watering the Horses with Annette Zapp, CSCS*D 19:16

10M ago19:16

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Listener Roy asked, "Regarding firefighter and fire department training questions, my issues are less with leading the horses to the proverbial water and more with getting them to drink it. Strategies I see are usually focused on getting career firefighters to exercise on shift, but there are notable nuances between career and paid-on-call/ volunte…

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Episode 63: Changing the World with Research with Tim Ziegenfuss, Ph.D. 53:04

11M ago53:04

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Order FRW Swag through 7.14.2023 at midnight Eastern! My friend Dr. Z. and I sat down and talked about nutrition basics, dietary supplements, nutritional research, and how those topics relate to firefighter health and wellness. Tim Ziegenfuss is a Past President and Fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, a Certified Strength and C…

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Episode 62: Fueling the Fire, ISSN Style with Drew Gonzalez Ph.D. (c) 47:41

11M ago47:41

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Open Access ISSN Position Stand on Tactical Athlete Fueling Hey friends! This week I spoke with my guy Drew Gonzalez, a budding young scientist and a big fan of firefighter research. We hit on the ISSN Position Stand on Tactical Athlete Fueling and spoke about a novel antioxidant, as well as diving into some of Drew's work on virtual reality (VR). …

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Episode 61: Calling a Mayday with Jon Sanders 50:49

11M ago50:49

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Announcement: FRW Swag store opening in early July 2023! Stay tuned for more details. Today I interviewed my friend Jon Sanders. Jon and I met at the Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium 2019, where we were both speaking. Jon has positively influenced my life and also hosted the first-ever podcast on which I appeared! I was a record-setting …

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Episode 60: ATaCking Wellness with Tara Soprano, MS, ATC 53:12

11M ago53:12

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Thank you Flame Decon for sponsoring this episode. Check out Tara and her products over at Flamedecon.com I met the guest from Episode 60 right around a year ago and we became fast friends. Tara is local and her husband is a career firefighter. At the time we met, Tara was working at a local fitness facility and traveling the country for an educati…

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Episode 59: Firefighter Research with Mike Oldham, Ph.D. and Hussein Jabai 1:02:00

12M ago1:02:00

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Cancer in the fire service is a real threat. Effectively decontaminating your body post-fire is your first line of defense. Make sure and head over to check out Episode Sponsor Flame Decon! Thank you, Tara! The fire service is 100 years of tradition, proudly unimpeded by progress; at least until recently. Finally, the fire service is starting to li…

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