Doc Sarah/Doc In Training Alyse Podcasts

Postpartum Is a Season: Pregnancy and Postpartum in Human Performance with Brittany Mines, OT Rolling on in season 2, we welcome another subject matter expert as a guest, Brittany Mines, OT! Are you in the tactical setting and considering expanding your family? Are you in the tactical setting and have little ones? Then this episode is for you! But …

The "Love Seat" of the Army: H2F Facts & Future with Lt Col Lesher Welcome back to Season 2 of Not Your Typical Doctors! We're so happy to be getting back to the grind of this podcast and can't wait to share with you all what we have been working on! We start Season 2 with the man himself; Lt Col Lesher! He is currently laying the ground work for w…

Top 5 Episodes of 2022: ORIGINAL AIR 16-May-22 Founding Mother: Evolution of Human Performance in Law Enforcement with Guest Dr. Kelly Kennedy, PhD, CSCS. Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about human performance in law enforcement! We are joined by the wonderful Dr. Kelly Kennedy, PhD, CSCS, a subjective matter expert in law en…

The Glue of H2F: Why human performance needs Occupational Therapy with Dr. Justin Bolten, DOT & Dr. Catrinna Amorelli, DScOT Join Doc's Sarah and Alyse for a great guest episode on Occupational Therapy and why it's such a vital part of human performance programming! In this episode we chat about: OT and it's broad scope in human performance. Is too…

Go To Bed 15 Minutes Earlier: All Things Sleep with AZ of Fire Rescue Wellness Grab your robes and join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a great guest episode on all things SLEEP! In this episode we cover: The importance of sleep. How sleep and recovery are....sexxxyyy. How sleep is an upstream prevention to mental health. How are sleep, cancer, MVA's and h…

Not Your Typical Doctors meets MOPs & MOEs! Come hang out with Doc's Sarah & Alyse as they welcome fellow podcasters Alex Morrow and Drew Hammond for a MOPS & MOES mash up! In this episode we chat about: How mental health is one of the missing links in military human performance programming. What's more detrimental to a tactical professional or ath…

Angry Liver?: Getting to Know Acupuncture with Dr. Jen Thomas Join Doc's Sarah and Alyse for this week's chat on acupuncture with Dr. Jen Thomas! We talk about: What acupuncture is. The physical and mental effects from acupuncture. Does it help with inflammation? Do organs have emotions? How exercise affects the Chi of the body. Acupuncture vs acup…

Aggressive Hugging: Mental Health Stigma and Combat Sports with Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Champion & Coach Erin Herle Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about mental health in the world of combat sports! We chat with our World Black Belt Champion, Erin Herle, and discuss: The associated stigmas, yes multiple, with combat sports. The a…

Hug That Elephant In The Room: Talking All Things Imposter Syndrome Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about everything Imposter Syndrome! In this episode we chat about: Imposter Syndrome in both musculoskeletal and mental health disciplines?! What exactly is Imposter Syndrome? What is dopamine's roll in all this? How both enviro…

Eat Your Vegetables: Inflammation and Food Quality with Samantha Leyh, MS, RD, CSSD, AF Special Warfare Performance Dietician Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about inflammation and food quality! In this episode we chat about: Do you know the difference between Omegas 3's vs 6's? Think again... The mind-body food connection. Is…

Consistency and Simplicity: Comparing Human Performance in the NFL to Tactical/Special Warfare with Augusta DeJuan Hathaway, MS, SCCC, CSCS Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse on this guest episode with our friend and colleague Coach Augusta DeJuan Hathaway! We chat about his recent experience with the NFL, the differences between professional sports and tact…

Is Prevention Training in HPO Useless?: The Myth of Standardized Assessments with Dr. Chris Juneau, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse while we have a great professional banter session with our friend and colleague Dr. Chris Juneau! We discuss the potential "rubbish" that is standardized assessments and what may be a better choice when wor…

Plant Made Hope: Alternative Medicine Talk Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for an opinion-based episode about Alternative Medicine(s)! In this episode we chat about: Perspective on if YOU judge alternative medicine. Is alternative medicine a viable option for veterans? How alternative medicine is so much more than yoga therapy. Micro dosing and its role i…

Yoga Without The Fucks: Yoga and It's Vital Role in Human Performance with MSG Luis Murillo Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse and our special Guest MSG Luis Murillo for a laid-back conversation about yoga and it's value/importance in the human performance setting (with a focus on active-duty military). In this episode we=chat about: How an AF grunt can (and…

NOT The End All Be All: Wearables and Tech in Human Performance Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about wearables and technology and they're role in human performance. In this episode we cover: Different types of wearables and tech that are used in HPO (and which ones are our favorites!) Whether or not wearable give an accurate …

My Doctor Told Me To Take This: To Medicate or Not in Human Performance? Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about medication and whether it has a role in the human performance! In this episode we cover: Physical Therapy's prescribing capabilities in a federal setting. Mental health vs physical pain medication. Other tools availab…

Whack-a-mole: Psychosomatic Pain and How Stress Manifests in The Body Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about how stress can physically manifest in the body and how that relates to psychosomatic pain. Have ever noticed that your back hurts more *inconveniently* at the same time your life is falling apart ? Or that your neck is k…

Box That Shit Up and Put It Back On The Shelf: How to Prepare for Selection **Listener Requested Episode** Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about Selection and how to prepare for it! Whether you are active duty leaning towards Selection or you're a Human Performance provider in the military or tactical setting, this episode is …

A Ladle a Day: Applied Psychophysiology and the grey area of Human Performance with Dr. Curtis Wildes, PhD, ATC. Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about applied psychophysiology and its role in human performance! Dr. Curtis Wildes is by far the most bad ass athletic trainer to roam the earth and has truly stretched the boundarie…

Positive Pete: Positive Psychology and it's integral role in Human Performance Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about positive psychology and its role in HPO! We chat how positive psychology is a legit thing, backed my research and heavy science. Did you know that self-belief is actually considered a strength?! We reflect on ho…

I Should Be Sponsored by Quaker Oats: Performance Nutrition with Samantha Leyh MS, RD, CSSD, AF Special Warfare and Pilot Performance Dietician. Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about performance nutrition for recovery! We have a great conversation about the importance of fueling per performance, why you HAVE TO have carbs as a…

How to Hug a Stuffer: The Power of a "Husky" Hug with Maj Brock McNabb, 711 Human Performance Wing Integrated Operational Support LCSW. Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about the power of a "husky" hug in human performance! We chat about how to hug a stuffer, the importance of human touch in human performance, and get nerdy cha…

Thirsty Thursday: Tactical Nap Edition Join Doc in Training Alyse for a guided decompression through the 5 senses. Known as "5, 4, 3, 2, 1" Find a comfortable position, take a few minutes away from your stressful day and give yourself a little self-care. If you like what you hear, leave us a 5- star rating and subscribe! Find us on IG and LinkedIn …

Let Your Freak Flag Fly: Integration in Human Performance with Guest Pat Sandora, MS, CSCS, RSCC*E, USAW, PES, CES. Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about team integration with human performance! We are joined with our favorite strength coach, Pat Sandora, a 2x World Series winning strength coach. We chat about team integration…

Thirsty Thursday: Just a Tip Edition Join Doc Sarah is this week's bonus episode on some tips and tricks with tactical napping! Learn what it is, a few ideas on how to make it work for your tactical needs and some of the benefits on why it is so great! Liked what you heard? Check out some Tactical Napping Research: "Tactical Naps, Caffeine Jolts: M…

The Moldy Fruit: Toxic Leadership in Human Performance LISTENER REQUESTED TOPIC EPISODE!! Join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about toxic leadership and its effects within the human performance setting! We have a big conversation exploring the many forms toxic leadership can take, the trickledown effect from it and the wearing aff…

Welcome to Thirsty Thursdays! This week is our "Tactical Nap Edition." Join Doc in Training Alyse for what has been coined "The Sleep Thing". Find a comfortable position, take a few minutes to drop into yourself and let this guided meditation be your tactical nap for the day! Music Referenced from: Art of Silence by uniq | https://soundcloud.com/un…

Talk Nerdy to Me: MSK & MH Best Tools in Human Performance Come join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about our choice of best tools! We chat about the cross over between bilateral brain stimulation for both MSK & MH tools, upside down alien baby homunculi, and what we like to call "rappor-cation". We have light bulb moments about w…

Nerf Guns and Squish: Approachability = Success in Human Performance. Come join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about being approachable and its crucial role in Human Performance success! We explore what it takes to "pass the test" of approachability within HPO through metaphors, being interested and learning when to shut up. If yo…

Our first bonus episode is a chance for you to hear about us, where we are in the world and get an idea for when our love for human performance started! We take a few minutes to tell you about ourselves and why we decided to start our podcast. Great little meet and greet for those of you who have not met us and a fun recap for those of you who have…

OUR VERY FIRST EPISODE!!! The "Stuffer" Club: Destigmatizing Mental Health in Human Performance. Come join Doc's Sarah & Alyse for a laid-back conversation about the importance of mental health in Human Performance! We explore different ways to get after mental health in the HPO realm and the critical role team integration has on this discipline's …