Best Brightest Young Things Podcasts (2024)

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“I Love Us”: Melanie Goldman on living with and treating BPD 51:13

5h ago51:13

51:13

In this candid interview, the radiant and loving Melanie Goldman (@mindovermelanie) tells me her story of lived experience with BPD, from the shock of the diagnosis to the joys of advocacy and reclaiming her voice. She also shares wisdom from her training as a registered psychotherapist and her ultimate goal of treating others with BPD.…

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Is No Longer Human about BPD—and should we even ask that question? 25:40

5h ago25:40

25:40

Can we diagnose the narrator of Osamu Dazai’s novel, No Longer Human, with BPD or some other diagnosis? And does it make sense to try? In this bonus summer solo episode, I give my perspective as a Japanese literature scholar and a person with BPD. Osamu Dazai, No Longer Human Osamu Dazai, The Setting Sun Roland Barthes, “The Death of the Author” Sh…

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“These are like emotional, psychological Trojan horses": American McGee's BPD Rabbit 40:44

4d ago40:44

40:44

Can a stuffed animal help people to cope with BPD? In this episode, I interview American McGee, the celebrated video game designer and mastermind behind the mental health Plushie Dreadfuls line. We talk about his BPD Rabbit, metaphors and stereotypes, the connection between this bunny and the one in American McGee's Alice, the crowd design process,…

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“Folks with BPD are some of the brightest lights in my life”: Dr. Sara Masland 25:15

18d ago25:15

25:15

Who gets BPD, and are they likely to recover? In this second and final part of my interview with Dr. Sara Masland, she and I discuss the gender distribution for BPD, contemplate the prognosis for people with the disorder based on longitudinal studies (spoiler alert: it’s bright!), and consider what needs to change in medical culture over the next 5…

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Unlocking Game Speed with Multidirectional Expert Jason Feairheller | Coach U Podcast 55:17

16d ago55:17

55:17

Unlocking Game Speed with Multidirectional Expert Jason Feairheller | Coach U Podcast In this episode of the Coach U Podcast, we are joined by Jason Feairheller , a multidirectional speed expert and host of the Game Speed Podcast. Jason shares his journey into the sports performance industry, his favorite TV shows, and music interests.We delve into…

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“The BPD diagnosis is an entry point to understanding how you can get to recovery”: Dr. Sara Masland 31:38

2M ago31:38

31:38

Why do we need a generalist approach to treating BPD? Because there are nearly 6000 treatment-seeking people with BPD to every certified, specialist clinician in the United States. In this episode, Dr. Sara Masland explains how she is helping to simultaneously reduce stigma and increase access to care by training others in Good Psychiatric Manageme…

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“We’re starting young” with fighting stigma: Jessie Shepherd on Millie the Cat 17:45

2M ago17:45

17:45

Why create a children's book about BPD? This is the second half of my interview with Jessie Shepherd, who is a writer, licensed clinical mental health counselor, licensed professional counselor, and director of Blue Clover Therapy. We talk more about her book for children and adults, Millie the Cat Has Borderline Personality Disorder, and muse on t…

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“Every single thing we have to manage comes with a beautiful, positive opposite”: Jessie Shepherd 21:29

3M ago21:29

21:29

What are some of the gifts of BPD? Find out from an adorable cat named Millie. Here, I interview Jessie Shepherd—a licensed clinical mental health counselor, licensed professional counselor, and director of Blue Clover Therapy—about her book for children and adults, Millie the Cat Has Borderline Personality Disorder. Jessie Shepherd, Millie the Cat…

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“Shared experience can be really supportive”: Baylie McKnight of the BPD Society of BC 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

What kind of impact can a small organization make on BPD—in its province and globally? In this episode, I find out by interviewing Baylie McKnight, a co-founder of the BPD Society of British Columbia who has lived experience with the disorder, a master’s degree in social work, and a private practice. She tells me about the extraordinary efforts tha…

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Countering stigma requires encountering stigma 23:16

4M ago23:16

23:16

Why do we need a revolution in the way borderline personality disorder is perceived by the medical field and wider culture? In this first episode of A Real Affliction, host Dr. Cynthia Gralla introduces the interview podcast and her upcoming guests, shares some of her experiences from her decades-long fight with BPD, and explains what needs to chan…

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Trailer for A Real Affliction: BPD, Culture, and Stigma 3:20

4M ago3:20

3:20

The trailer for A Real Affliction: BPD, Culture, and Stigma introduces this interview podcast about borderline personality disorder and features clips from guests Ellis Amdur (a writer and psychotherapist), Jessie Shepherd (a licensed counselor and author of Millie the Cat Has Borderline Personality Disorder), Paula Tusiani-Eng (co-founder of Emoti…

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Elevating Athletic Performance with 5 Tool Connection: Learn what you need to do to succeed as an athlete! 50:20

4M ago50:20

50:20

In this info packed episode of the Coach U Podcast, we're joined by Eric Yavarone and Noah Huff from 5 Tool Connection, an organization dedicated to athlete development through tailored training programs. Our guests share invaluable insights into the science of honing athletic performance, focusing on body movement analysis and individualized progr…

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Alan Dean - Coaching Beyond the Field: Impacting Lives, Expanding Horizons, and Evolving with Time 1:06:28

5M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Welcome to the latest episode of the Coach U Podcast, where we bring you the latest insights from the world of coaching and sports performance. In this episode, our host, Coach U, is joined by the incredible Alan Dean, head performance coach for Great Britain Baseball and seasoned strength and conditioning coach with over 30 years of experience. Ge…

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Movement Mastery: Lee Taft's Coaching Strategies for Speed, Agility, and Fundamental Skills 1:00:42

7M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In this episode of the Coach U Podcast, movement specialist Lee Taft shares valuable insights on the connection between fundamental movements, speed development, and athletic performance. Taft's expertise extends beyond traditional speed coaching, as he emphasizes the crucial role of fundamental movement patterns in building a strong base for athle…

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Navigating Pain and Fitness: Insights from Dr. Donald Mull 59:09

8M ago59:09

59:09

Welcome back to the Coach U Podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us: Dr. Donald Mull. Watch/Listen on --> YouTube Dr. Mull is here to share his insights and experiences on the current state of the medical system and the importance of collaboration in the health and fitness industry. Dr. Mull starts by addressing the challeng…

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Chris Martin - Minor League S&C Coordinator Houston Astros 56:48

8M ago56:48

56:48

Welcome to the Coach U Podcast, where today's episode features an in-depth conversation with Chris Martin, Coordinator of Minor League Strength and Conditioning for the Houston Astros. Join Coach U and Chris as they delve into the world of sports performance, rehab, and strength training in baseball. In this episode, Chris shares valuable insights …

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Dr. Josh Heenan - Training with Purpose: Valid Reasons for Different Approaches 1:05:38

1y ago1:05:38

1:05:38

In this episode of the Coach U Podcast, host Coach U is joined by guest Dr. Josh Heenan, a renowned expert in strength and conditioning. The focus of this episode is on various aspects of training, movement, and orthopedics. Dr. Heenan begins by stressing the importance of controlling the spine during deadlifts and squats. He explains that maintain…

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Dr. Sean Drake - From Young Athletes to Pros: The Essentiality of Screening for Proper Development 58:10

1y ago58:10

58:10

On this episode of Coach U Podcast, we delve into the importance of screening athletes to understand their physical capabilities and identify areas for improvement. Our guest, Dr. Sean Drake, emphasizes that screening is not about predicting injury but rather determining what an athlete can and cannot do. He highlights the need for coaches to adapt…

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Nutrition for U - Julia Glanz R.D. 1:33:37

1+ y ago1:33:37

1:33:37

Todays conversation features Julia Glanz R.D. - hormone nutritionist ALL FEMALE athletes need to listen to this conversation. It is full of insights to help you throughout your menstruation cycle. We cover the key points pertaining to training and nutrition during the menstruation cycle, how to maximizing gut microbiome health, relative energy defi…

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Unlocking U - Nate Shemtov 1:03:36

1+ y ago1:03:36

1:03:36

In today's conversation we talk to Nate Shemtov, a fellow strength coach and entrepreneur. His path has lead him to exactly where he intended. Find out how Nate built his path by putting himself in the best positions he could and taking advantage of every single opportunity. A couple of talking points include: "I left a really comfortable situation…

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Brandon McDaniel - Los Angeles Dodgers VP Player Performance 1:06:33

1+ y ago1:06:33

1:06:33

This episode features a conversation with Brandon McDaniel, the Vice President/Director of Player Performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Brandon oversees a lot of departments including, but not limited to nutrition, physical therapy, performance training, scouting, and athletic training. All of these departments play a crucial role in helping the…

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Mike Garrett - Mission U 1:07:54

1+ y ago1:07:54

1:07:54

In the conversation with Mike Garrett, we talk all things business, the life of an entrepreneur, what he learned from watching his father lead 3000 men at a time for the United States Marine Corps, how to take ownership for yourself, and the reality of becoming great takes discipline and consistency. We cover A LOT in this, but here are the bullet …

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Dr. Ryan Chow - U Are Not Fragile 1:01:24

1+ y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Dr. Ryan Chow show notes This coversation is with Dr. Ryan Chow, DPT. Ryan is a physical therapist. He is the owner of Reload PT, located in New York City. His clinic does not just do stem and heat. They believe in teaching the foundations of movement in order to help their population accomplish their goals, whether to get back to the NFL, or to ge…

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Redeem U - Nick Tintle 58:30

2y ago58:30

58:30

This conversation features Nick Tintle, who is a world class lacrosse coach, former pro, and college player (University North Carolina). He is on a mission to help others. Nick has been through quite a lot in his life. Listen in as he gives us insight into how he has taken the most painful times in his life and turn them into a positive outcome, by…

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Stronger than U - Eric Chessen 1:14:55

2y ago1:14:55

1:14:55

This episode features a conversation with Eric Chessen. Eric created Autism Fitness, which is an educational company that teaches anyone working with the autistic community how to communicate, manage, train or teach the autistic population. Eric also makes training equipment through his second company, Stronger Than U. His main goal is to make more…

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Serve U with Dr. Frank Benedetto 1:07:57

2+ y ago1:07:57

1:07:57

In this episode, I interview Dr. Frank Benedetto about his experiences throughout his career in the medical field. He touches on why he thinks our medical system sucks and what he is doing to improve it. Frank is a board certified physical therapist and has experienced unfortunate situations, both personally and professionally. He talks about these…

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Blood Flow Restriction: Dr. Jim Stray-Gunderson of B-Strong BFR Training Systems 48:38

2+ y ago48:38

48:38

Blood Flow Restriction Training has attracted an increasing amount of attention in the last decade in the US. However, work has focused on rehabilitation from musculo-skeletal injuries and improvement in strength and fitness for Olympic and Professional athletes. It is recognized that regular exercise and good nutritional practice are the “medicine…

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Do U Proteus? - Will Waterman: Head of Performance and Sports Science at Proteus Motion 54:15

2+ y ago54:15

54:15

About our guest! Today’s guest is Will Waterman, who is the Head of performance and sports science for Proteus Motion. He has been in the training industry for over 10 years in some capacity, including as a physical therapist and a strength coach. Will is also a former athlete, where he competed at a national level for olympic weightlifting, as wel…

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The Motion is the Lotion- Dr. Craig Liebenson 1:17:29

2+ y ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Today’s episode features an awesome conversation I had with Dr. Craig Liebenson. As you will come to find out, Dr. Liebenson is the director of LA sport and spine and he is the co-founder of first principles of movement. Dr. Liebenson has a very curious mind, which is why I had to have him on for an interview. Our conversation revolves around human…

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Sprinting & Coaching- Justin Kavanaugh 59:35

2+ y ago59:35

59:35

This is the second half of my conversation with Coach Justin Kavanaugh. We discuss how he met Jason Rogers, the obstacles they faced, and how to break down a sprint. Coach Justin Kavanaugh is a prolific sports performance coach, entrepreneur and high level business coach. He has coached over 50,000 athletes and most recently went to the Tokyo 2020 …

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Energize U - Justin Kavanaugh 1:01:04

2+ y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Coach Justin Kavanaugh is a prolific sports performance coach, entrepreneur and high level business coach. He has coached over 50,000 athletes and most recently went to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as a coach of Jason Rogers. In this episode we discuss topics on communication, energy, intention, self judgement, 3 rules to live life by, how to be a pro a…

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U R not UR Demons 2:11

3y ago2:11

2:11

Flip the script from a negative thought process to see the positives. This is a science and just like working out, you need to push your limits and your capacity to train. Start by being aware of your thoughts and then see which ones are negative. See how many of those you can pull a positive from. Remember, we can always learn something from every…

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S2 E9: Honor U 2:15

3y ago2:15

2:15

Honor U We all have dreams and imaginations. It’s part of the human experience. We often associate dreams with fantasy and not often reality. But we can bring our dreams to life. If we shut down our dreams, we shut down who we are and what we have to give back to the world. So why do we let our dreams wash away? Why do we not take the limited amoun…

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S2 E8: Create U - Jason Lautenschleger 1:02:59

3y ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Creativity runs through all of us but the problem is that we often are the first ones to shut down our ideas before they even get out into the world. So my conversation today is with one of the most creative and talented people I know. Jason Lautenschleger, the VP of Development for Adam Levine’s 222 Productions and Founder of Barry & Jason Games a…

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S2 E7: U are the light- Jarrett Johnson 1:07:59

3y ago1:07:59

1:07:59

This interview is with Jarrett Johnson who has been a friend for 10 years now. He is a grammy nominated singer/arranger. Above all else, he is one of the kindest and wisest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. We dive into how to find your light because we all have one, but far too often we have been told to dim it, keep it shut off and never…

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S2 E6: acUmobility CEO - Brad Cox 1:11:44

3y ago1:11:44

1:11:44

This conversation is with Brad Cox, the Co-CEO/Creator of Acumobility. They offer innovative and helpful training tools, video tutorials, workout programs, training programs for trainer and practitioners, as well as a ton of free content on their website, youtube and instagram. Tune into this conversation to learn about how we can take the steps to…

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S2 E5: Learn U- Dr. Adam Feit 1:18:53

3y ago1:18:53

1:18:53

This conversation is all about learning how to find U. We are joined by Dr. Adam Feit who has a PhD in Sports and Exercise Psychology. He has held positions with the NFL, NCAA (all 3 divisions) and with Precision Nutrition. He is a master at creating leaders and teams. He shares his wisdom of what he has learned both in his life and through his stu…

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S2: E4: Perspective Shift- Dumb or Curious? 11:53

3+ y ago11:53

11:53

There is no such thing as a dumb question, but why do we constantly hold ourselves back from asking questions? From my experience, it was because I felt DUMB. Listen in as I break down how we can see our patterns and experiences as learning tools to help us understand that asking questions actually gives us value. The more curious we are about ever…

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S2 E3: Alex Murphy- Joint Hygiene 1:08:17

3+ y ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Join this conversation with Alex Murphy. Alex is a physical therapist and clinic owner in Canada. Outside of physical therapy she is a Kinstretch Instructor, Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist, FR Release practitioner, and strength coach. She has her own online platform called Kinstretch with Alex, which she has created to offer Kins…

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S2 E2: Ian Markow- Move it or Lose it 1:09:39

3+ y ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Today's guest is Ian Markow. Ian is a movement expert full of knowledge about the body and how to improve our overall movement quality and eliminate pain forever. Ian has also built a huge online presence and he discusses how he made that happen and what others can do for themselves. The main reason I wanted to interview Ian, is to learn more about…

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S2 E1: 2020 is Hindsight 26:40

3+ y ago26:40

26:40

This is my first solo episode ever! Come join me as I discuss what to expect moving forward with the podcast, creating my brand and a mobility academy. I also talk about the 3 things I learned from 2020, all from my experiences through sad times and happy times. Coach U Links: Brand U Catch me on Instagram Free Content on YouTube! If you are intere…

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Newcastle United’s Elliot Anderson 21:15

3+ y ago21:15

21:15

Newcastle United’s history is littered with local legends who thrilled the home crowd, but in recent years the flow of exciting talent has dried up a little. However, there’s an 18-year-old on the fringes of the first-team that could change all that: will Elliot Anderson be the Gallowgate End’s new hero? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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Borussia Dortmund's Youssoufa Moukoko 21:13

3+ y ago21:13

21:13

Borussia Dortmund's roster is filled with young superstars: Gio Reyna, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, and Jadon Sancho. But there's a new kid on the block, and he's the youngest ever to appear in the Bundesliga. The question is, can Youssoufa Moukoko and Dortmund handle the already massive hype around him and ensure that he develops into the play…

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Tottenham's Dennis Cirkin 18:25

3+ y ago18:25

18:25

Jose Mourinho’s reputation for not giving young players a chance has followed him around for most of his career, but are things changing at Tottenham? Is he already better with youngsters than Mauricio Pochettino? And could this be good news for up and coming talents like Dennis Cirkin…? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…

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Manchester City's Lauren Hemp 18:45

3+ y ago18:45

18:45

The Women's Super League is continuing to grow and, as a result, attracts some of the biggest names in women's football. While Manchester City might have World Cup winners in their squad, they continue to push through young English talent. Recently the likes of 21 year olds Georgia Stanway and goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck have become regular first team…

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Wolves' Owen Otasowie 19:48

3+ y ago19:48

19:48

Wolves have transformed under the guidance of manager Nuno Espirito Santo, going from middling men in the Championship to top half contenders in the Premier League. Now their Academy is starting to turn heads with the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White and Max Kilman impressing on the domestic stage. Next in line is the USMNT's latest recruit, Owen Otasow…

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Chelsea's Lewis Bate 18:29

3+ y ago18:29

18:29

Chelsea's Academy is brimming with talent, and they're getting more chances than ever before to make the step up to the Blues first team. So under the guidance of Frank Lampard and Jody Morris, can midfielder Lewis Bate make the grade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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West Ham’s Nathan Holland 19:44

4y ago19:44

19:44

There aren’t many places prouder of their reputation as producers of young talent than West Ham. But they haven’t actually produced much young talent, Declan Rice aside, in recent years, and when one did emerge in the shape of Grady Diangana, he was sold. Can winger Nathan Holland break through? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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Aston Villa's Jacob Ramsey 16:20

4y ago16:20

16:20

Aston Villa have started the season superbly, led by one of their own, Jack Grealish. But Grealish is the only academy product to have established himself in the first-team in the last decade or so: could Jacob Ramsey, another local lad, be the next to finally break through? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe 20:21

4y ago20:21

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Arsenal have some exciting youngsters already in their first-team, but the next in line is a forward who isn’t your typical footballer. Could Emile Smith Rowe be the Serge Gnabry that Arsenal don’t let slip through their fingers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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