Coach Travis Mash talks with industry experts about all things concerning strength - from coaching to programming to technique... from weightlifting to powerlifting to athletic performance.
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Welcome to The Conscious Mental Health Podcast: For mental health professionals who are always learning. The Conscious Mental Health Podcast is a series of diverse educational resources for mental health professionals sponsored by the Academy of Integrative Mental Health. The Academy expands knowledge to professionals in the mental health community and beyond, using a conscious, experiential, and evidence-based format. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive health and wellness to all, by em ...
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The Coaches of Olympic Medalists Hampton Morris and Olivia Reeves Talk Methods
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Hampton Morris and Olivia Reeves are the best American weightlifters of all-time. Hampton just won the Bronze Medal and Olivia the Gold Medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. I interviewed their coaches about a month ago: Coach Tripp Morris and Coach Steve Fauer. They had some similarities that I consider to be gold nuggets for all coaches, and they hav…
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Laurel drops in to give an update on CMH’s summer break, and all of the awesome Academy of Integrative Mental Health resources you can check out until we’re back in the fall with Season 3! Make sure to give us a like, subscribe, and review while you’re here, so we can keep bringing you awesome, topical, and compassionate resources all year round. C…
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All About Ambivalence: Common Client Conundrums
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In this episode of the Common Client Conundrum series on The Conscious Mental Health Podcast, host Juniper, the director of the Academy of Integrative Mental Health, delves into the complex world of ambivalence. Key topics include: Neurobiology of Mixed Emotions: Understanding what happens in the brain and body when experiencing fluctuating emotion…
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A Better Understanding of ADHD with Gabriel Villarreal, LPC
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In this episode, Laurel chats with Gabriel Villarreal, a licensed professional counselor, the owner of LostBoys Strength and Conditioning and ADHD Counseling, and one of our Academy collective members! This is a part 1 of a two-episode series with Gabriel, and in this first part they tackling the topic of ADHD - what’s helpful, what’s not, what’s c…
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Therapy, Advocacy, & the Art of Hope with Molly Fitzgerald King, LPCC-S, LPAT
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In this episode, Laurel talks with Molly Fitzgerald King, a licensed art therapist and licensed professional counselor. They talk not only about Molly’s clinical work, but about the advocacy work she is doing on many different levels, about our understanding of advocacy as professionals, and even our understanding of the narratives that play out fo…
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410 - Strength & Mindset: Coaching Youth for Success with Gabriel Villarreal
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This week, we're excited to bring you an insightful conversation with Coach Gabriel Villarreal, LPC. Gabriel shares his innovative hybrid approach to mental health and strength training with youth, drawing from his experience in successfully combining strength training and counseling for young men and women, particularly those with ADHD. In this ep…
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Common Client Conundrums: Shame & Guilt part 2 (all about shame)
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Welcome to "Common Client Conundrums," a segment where we delve into the everyday issues that are discussed in therapy and share insights and evidence-based interventions. In this episode, host Juniper Owens, LCSW and Director of the Academy of Integrative Mental Health explores the intricate dynamics of shame in part two of our guilt and shame ser…
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NSSI and the Art of Therapy with Big Emotions w/ Laura Hensley, LPCC-S
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In this episode, Laurel Sims-Stewart, Lead Content Developer at The Academy of Integrative Mental Health, speaks with Laura Hensley, a licensed professional clinical counselor and expert in treating non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). She and Laurel discuss 🎙️ 🗣️ The importance of understanding the nuances in treating NSSI and addressing our own fear …
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Latest in Mental Health: Elmo's viral tweet, trauma dumping and loneliness (plus bonus trivia game)
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Join Juniper Owens, LCSW, director of the Academy of Integrative Mental Health, as they delve into the latest trends and topics in mental health on the Conscious Mental Health Podcast. From discussing the viral Elmo Tweet and the concept of trauma dumping to exploring the pervasive issue of loneliness, each episode offers insightful discussions and…
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Working, Living, and Thriving with a Traumatic Brain Injury
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In this episode, Laurel talks with Kelly Tuttle, a neurology Nurse Practitioner and traumatic brain injury survivor. Kelly shares her story of healing after her TBI which resulted in a career shift to helping others walking similar paths. She discusses her book, “After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Inj…
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Stay Cure'ious: Law of Attraction: Helpful or Harmful?
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Welcome to Stay Cure-ious! Join Juniper Owens, licensed clinical social worker and mental health educator, as we dive deep into the world of self-help and wellness. In this episode, we're unraveling the Law of Attraction (LOA), a belief system with wide-reaching influence. 🔍 What to Expect: 1. Intro 2. What is the Secret? 3. Discover the origins of…
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Welcome to Episode 409 of The Barbell Life Podcast! This week, we delve into the critical aspects of training that seamlessly translate to sports performance across various levels of athletic development.But before we dive in, don't miss out on the latest offer from our Coaching on the Bridge Athletic App: Youth Development (Ages 6-10 Years Old).He…
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The Importance of Perinatal Mental Health Awareness with Masha Shapiro, LMHC
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In this episode, Laurel sits down with Masha Shapiro, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and perinatal mental health professional, to talk about anti- and postpartum mental health care, including how to best support perinatal clients in all stages - before, during, and after pregnancy. Masha graduated from Fordham University with a degree in Mental…
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Common Client Conundrums: Guilt and Shame part 1
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In this episode of Common Client Connudrums, join your host, Juniper Owens, director of the Academy of Integrative Mental Health, in a lively two-part discussion about guilt and shame. In Part One, the focus is on understanding shame. The episode delves into the definitions and distinctions between shame and guilt, highlighting their characteristic…
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Introduction: This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we're diving into a revolutionary perspective on Resistance Training for Youth. We'll be revisiting our previous discussions, summarizing our stance, and presenting an updated viewpoint based on the latest research and our extensive coaching experience with thousands of youth over the last two de…
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Bonus Episode! Money Psychology: Taking Charge of Your Financial Wellness with Karen Helfrich, LCSW-C
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In this episode, Laurel speaks with Karen Helfrich, LCSW-C about healing our relationships with money! Karen walks Laurel through the process of understanding financial wellness through narrative, trauma-informed, and systemic lenses - and addresses how we get to the roots of growing our financial health in sustainable ways, especially for women+. …
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Welcome back to the show after a six-month hiatus! Coach Mash is back, and this time, he's not alone. Partnered with Rise Indoor Sports as the Head of Sport Science, Coach Mash is excited to bring you top-notch information, educational products, and stellar customer support.In today's episode, Coach Mash and new cohost Riley Breske dive into the wo…
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What the Heck is Algospeak? What Mental Health Professionals need to know.
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CW:://Mentioning words like suicide, sexual abuse, etc. Welcome to a Shallow End episode, where we cover various mental health topics in short form, bite-sized format, all while retaining professional and educational rigor. Have you heard of algospeak? Well, we hadn't either. Once we started looking into this, we ended up in a vortex of algorithms …
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In today’s holiday mental health news special: The holiday blues and tips for navigating the season Psychology of gift-giving Paradox mindset and winter solstice Supportive resource for yourself and others this holiday season Podcast listeners will receive 15% off our upcoming live training, Liberating Joy From Loss Through Prescriptive Memory Maki…
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The Grieving Therapist: Caring for Yourself and Your Clients When It Feels Like the End of the World with Larisa Garski, LMFT and Justine Mastin, LMFT, LADC
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In this episode, Laurel chats with Larisa Garski, LMFT and Justine Mastin, LMFT, LADC about their newest book “The Grieving Therapist: Caring for Your Clients and Yourself When It Feels Like the End of the World.” Larisa and Justine take Laurel on a journey through the Realms of Grief as a therapist, walking through their writing process, personal …
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Stay Cure-ious: Amen Clinics - Legit or Scam?
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Welcome to the 'Stay Cure-ious' series, where we embark on an investigative journey through the complex modern mental health landscape. Join us as we delve deep into individuals, products, companies, and theories within the mental health arena, all of which boldly proclaim to be the ultimate "cure-all" or a one-size-fits-all intervention. In each e…
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Bonus Episode! Common Client Conundrums: Holiday Prep Edition with Vanessa Blades, LPCC, IMHP
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In this special bonus episode, Laurel and Vanessa Blades, therapist and integrative mental health professional, chat all things holiday-prep and focus on Common Client Conundrums that arise during the holiday season! Setting your pace and intentions Whose needs are you prioritizing? Yellow Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree - how to survive tough co…
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Living Mindfully Using the GREAT Model with Dr. Angel Jackson
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In this episode, Laurel sits down with Dr. Angel Jackson to discuss her books The Power of Change and The Gratitude Awakening Practice. Dr. Jackson is an entrepreneur, author, podcaster, consultant, licensed and ordained minister who provides opportunities for others to look inward to discover their greatness through her transformational writing an…
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Mental Health News Update: September/October
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****Content warning - mentions of suicide, weight loss, and violence*** In this episode of Mental Health News Updates: In the Headlines - Examining the Link Between Ozempic and Mental Health: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know Research Review - Understanding Incels' Dating App Experiences: A Journey into Mental Health and Relationship Well-…
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The Power of Co-Regulation with Masha Shapiro, LMHC
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In this episode, Laurel sits down with Masha Shapiro, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and trauma professional, to talk about the use of co-regulation in trauma work, her research on the prodromal phase in the development of PTSD, and more! Masha graduated from Fordham University with a degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2013, and is currently…
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Sleep & Dreams: The Science & The Spiritual with Dr. Rubin Naiman
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In this episode, Juniper chats with Dr. Rubin Naiman, psychologist and clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Naiman, a sleep and dreams specialist, shares wisdom about the importance of sleep and dreaming, how to shift our perspective on sleep and dreams, and the cultu…
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Laurel drops in to welcome everyone back for the new fall season of CMH, and updates on new training offerings from the Academy! If you’re interested in being a guest on a future episode of the CMH Podcast, or you have an idea for a topic or guest you’d love to hear about from us, you can reach out to us at www.academyimh.com/cmh-podcast, or send u…
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Laurel drops in to give an update about the CMH Podcast being on bereavement leave for the summer. We’ll be back to our regular release schedule in the fall! If you’re interested in being a guest on a future episode of the CMH Podcast, or you have an idea for a topic or guest you’d love to hear about from us, you can reach out to us at www.academyi…
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Topic of the Month - Grieving as a Therapist with Robin Monson-Dupuis
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CW::// Substance Related Death For this month's episode: the topic of the month, I spoke with Robin Monson-Dupuis about grieving as a mental health professional. We discussed the unique experience of grief as a therapist, returning to work after loss, tending to our grief, considering what and how to discuss our grief with clients, and how differen…
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CW:// Suicide and Climate Related Disasters In this mental health news update, we cover the 21 states with proposed or passed laws restricting gender-affirming care, public art engagement, and its mental health benefits, research reviews on the impacts of natural disasters and disaster fatigue, and we close with a very interesting did you know segm…
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Interpersonal Neurobiology and Relational Neuroscience with Robyn Gobble
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Learn about interpersonal neurobiology and relational neuroscience with Robyn Gobbel, who hosts the Parenting After Trauma Podcast, Creator of Being With, an Immersion course for parenting professionals, and The Club, a virtual community for parents of kids with big baffling behaviors. Robyn is also the author of Raising Kids with Big Baffling Beha…
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Topic of the Month: Abortion Care in 2023 - How to Support Clients
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We spoke with Meg Sasse Stern (she/her), the Outreach and Operations Coordinator at Just The Pill, a non-profit telehealth abortion provider offering virtual and mobile clinic visits in Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, and Wyoming. Just The Pill sees patients from over 30 states, and last year their mobile clinics provided no-cost abortions to over 15…
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Invitation to Change and CRAFT with Heather Ross
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This podcast episode is a conversation with Heather Ross, host of the popular Living With Your Child's Addiction podcast, trained in CRAFT, and certified ITC parent coach. We discuss how CRAFT (community reinforcement and family training) and Invitation to Change models support your loved one (and yourself) struggling with substance use disorder. T…
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405 - Best Practices When Coaching Young Athletes with Missy Mitchell-McBeth
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On this special episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, Coach Mash discusses High School Strength and Conditioning with Coach Missy Mitchell-McBeth.By The Barbell Life
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Duty to Warn and Protect Law and Ethics Refresher
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CW// suicide and homicide In this episode we discuss the cases that provide legal precedents for the laws and standards we practice under today and then discuss how to balance liability, safety and practicing therapy in the way you were trained and makes sense to you. Reminder, please review and stay up-to-date on your state's laws, your licensure …
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404 - Accentuated Eccentric Loading (AEL) with Tim Suchomel
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Ok, we are back from a slight layoff for the holidays. We are starting 2023 out big with Episode 404, "Accentuated Eccentric Loading (AEL) to Improve Power Production and Rate," with my friend Dr. Tim Suchomel, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Carroll University and Program Director for Master of Science in Sport Physiology and Performanc…
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In this mental health news update, our research review breaks down a study that looked at the distorted time perception and memory lapses after the covid 19 pandemic. In the headlines, we discussed the life and death of Stephen Twitch Boss in the public eye. Our advocacy alert shares updated information and resource about abortion access, and in th…
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Dreamscaping with Nancy Gershman, LMSW
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In this episode, Juniper talks with Nancy Gershman, a psychotherapist, memory artist, and creator of Dreamscaping, to discuss the development and many uses of this innovative modality. Their conversation covers: Nancy’s professional journey and how she came to the creation and use of Dreamscaping as a therapeutic tool. Discussion about the ways in …
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Juniper here, director of the Academy of Integrative Mental Health. In this short episode, I wanted to share my experience of how the holiday season is showing up for me and possible ways you can make space for others who are having a tough time. Words are powerful, and language matters. Support the Show. Please share your voice with us! We would l…
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Research Review A new study reports that major political events affect the public's collective wellbeing, sleep and mood. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352721822001498?via=ihub Advocacy Alert Content warning//This story discusses suicide. Healthcare workers deserve stigma-free, accessible mental health services. ALL IN: Wellbe…
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Embodying Consciousness with Nicole Sartini, LPCC
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This conversation is with Nicole Sartini, LPCC, Executive Director and co-founder of Bridge Counseling and Wellness and Co-founder of The Academy of Integrative Mental Health. Nicole Sartini (she/her/hers) has been practicing therapy professionally since 2010 and has been working in the field as a non-professional since 1999. Sartini’s specialty ce…
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403 - Tools for Optimizing Performance and Recovery With Louisa Nicola
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This week on the Barbell Life Podcast, we are talking to NeuroPhysiologist Louisa Nicola, host of The Neuro Experience Podcast and Founder of Neuro Athletics.By The Barbell Life
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This monthly segment is a round-up of current topics in the news that could be relevant to mental health professionals and their clients. If you prefer to read your news - click here. Here are a few links mentioned in the segment: 988 Update You can find a directory of warm lines by state here. Blackline is a hotline geared toward the Black, Black …
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402 - The Importance of Physical Fitness for Our Youth with Gabriel Villarreal
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This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we talked to one of our former guests, Gabriel Villarreal, about the importance of physical fitness on our youth's overall mental and physical well-being.By The Barbell Life
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This week's look at the science of possible adaptations to the different methods within an athletic performance program is going to be an ongoing series in an effort to teach coaches the multiple adaptations that are possible.By The Barbell Life
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In this episode Juniper sits down with Betsi Kreshover, Director of Outreach- East Coast for Recovery Unplugged, a trailblazing organization focused on the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction, to discuss- what the Recovery Unplugged model looks like in action, using music as the "universal connector" in addiction recovery how music and other ex…
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400 - A Revolutionary Look at Sports Training with Tony Holler
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This week on The Barbell Life Podcast, we talk to Coach Tony Holler about a revolutionary way of looking at not only football practice but all sporting practices. He takes science and common sense and blends them into an obvious change that needs to take place in sports practices around the world.By The Barbell Life
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399 - Debates and Common Ground with Alexis Maxence Leveille
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In this week’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, I speak to Montreal Physio, Alexis Maxence Leveille. You might know him as @nobullphysio, and this show proves that people can disagree in a way that helps the world learn more and think critically. Once again, there are very few absolutes, but there are some best practices.…
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398 - ACL Injury Mechanisms and Prevention with Dr. Tim Hewett
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In this week’s episode of The Barbell Life Podcast, we talk to one of the world's most renowned researchers regarding ACL injury mechanisms and prevention. If you are a coach, parent, or athlete, tune in to this one.By The Barbell Life
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