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The Expecting AerialistThirty Weeks & Multiple Sclerosis with Ana SamaniegoShe joins us at 30 weeks with her first baby from the Ann Arbor MI area. Ana suffers from MS and talks about how she’s managing with her auto immune disease while pregnant. She’s taught through first & second trimesters with morning sickness only subsiding recently and continues to indoor wall climb. Intermediate Aerial Dance Intensive with Sweet Retreats June 21-28 Register Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon Reach...
2025-02-0444 minThe Expecting AerialistAerial Theory With Dara Minkin Co-Owner of The Aerium San AntonioShe’s @aerial.design on Instagram, the author of the book Proximal: An Introduction to Aerial Theory, co-owner of The Aerium San Antonio and of course my new boss lady. Dara is known for her intricate and complex approach to wrapping. We dig in on her approach to aerial theory and on the blessings and challenges of being a studio owner. Intermediate Aerial Dance Intensive with Sweet Retreats June 21-28 Register Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio boo...
2025-01-2842 minThe Expecting AerialistA Hoop + Three Daughters with Kelly GoldstonShe’s @K_james on Instagram and is known for creative lyra choreo on her backyard rig in Dallas, TX. This former gymnast is the mom of three girls who experienced high blood pressure with all her pregnancies. With her first, she was nervous to train because she just didn’t know any other pregnant aerialists and then decided to take a perinatal personal training course to educate herself for her 2nd & 3rd. We chat about mom brain and the challenges of momming and training. Intermediate Aerial Dance Intensive with Sweet Retreats June 21-28 Register Subsc...
2025-01-2130 minThe Expecting AerialistThe Evolution of Teaching Commercial Aerial Arts with Kerri Kresinski Founder of Sweet RetreatsShe’s created an oasis in Oaxaca, MX where many aerialists around the world have already vacationed and trained. Kerri and her partner built and run Casa Chango just outside of Puerto Escondido. They invite teachers to host their own retreats there as well as teaching her own. She shares why and how she built it and we dive into how to balance owning & coaching with making money. Intermediate Aerial Dance Intensive with Sweet Retreats June 21-28 Register Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Or...
2025-01-1456 minThe Expecting AerialistBirth Trauma & Postpartum Bliss with Sarah Holmes of Paper Doll Militia - Season 5 BeginsSeason 5 starts with the anticipated check in with Sarah after her 2-part heart-wrenching story though fertility. Sarah joins us from Sweet Retreats in Mexico with five-month Maple and partner. We discuss how she feels about her body, her aerial practice and how motherhood has shifted her perspective. Intermediate Aerial Dance Intensive with Sweet Retreats June 21-28 Register Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon Reach me on Instagram @kerrywee1...
2025-01-0756 minThe Expecting AerialistInduced at 41 weeks with Sophia Herschu of Commonwealth Circus CenterAfter more than 35 hrs of labor, she still ended up with a c-section. Sophia checks in with us with what she characterized as a traumatic birth experience. She ended up with an unplanned epidural that didn’t really work and also emergency ketamine to attempt to relieve pain. Intermediate Aerial Dance Intensive with Sweet Retreats June 21-28 Register Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon Reach me on Instagram @ker...
2024-12-1738 minThe Expecting AerialistVBAC - Vaginal Birth After Cesarean with Alana PerezShe’s an ASL translator, mama of two at only ten months postpartum. Alana really wanted to avoid a second C-section and hunted for a doctor who would move forward with a TOLAC or trial of labor after cesarean. She shares how she balances her job, momming and getting to class. Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon Reach me on Instagram @kerrywee1 Greener Grass Podcast HERE Pa...
2024-12-0338 minThe Expecting AerialistStarting an Aerial Career After Having Kids with Cyara HotoppShe comes to us from Columbus OH, travels for contracts and juggles two kiddos. Cyara’s also a figure skater, earned her law degree and passed the bar when she was pregnant in her first kid’s first year. Find HERE Intermediate Aerial Dance Intensive with Sweet Retreats June 21-28 Register Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon Reach me on Instagram @kerrywee1 Greener Grass Podcast HERE
2024-12-0338 minThe Expecting AerialistEctopic Pregnancy Explained with Dr. Janae DavisIt’s a pregnancy of unknown location. Here’s the 101 on what it is, how it happens and how to treat it. Dr. Janae explains exactly a chemical pregnancy is and how it’s different from a miscarriage. We discuss the gravity of women not getting immediate care with the diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy because of different laws in states across the US. Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon Re...
2024-11-1953 minThe Expecting AerialistI Love Climbs with JB Naufel of @iloveclimbs on InstagramShe’s behind the Instagram account that is all about aerial climbs. You might have seen her or been reposted by her. JB shares what motivated her to start it and what excites her about climbing. Find her HERE Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon Reach me on Instagram @kerrywee1 Greener Grass Podcast HERE Part of the Digitent Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener fo...
2024-11-1229 minThe Expecting AerialistThe Question of Aerial Identity with JB Naufel of @iloveclimbs on InstagramJB is a mom of two teenagers and started her training twenty years ago at LA’s Hollywood Aerial Arts which had an infamous reputation for producing so many of the professionals that currently work all over the world. We deep dive on if and when a person names themselves an aerialist or teacher and share our perspectives on the rich aerial community inside of LA. Find her @iloveclimbs Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SI...
2024-11-0547 minThe Expecting AerialistSarah Romanowsky Take Over DayShe said, “wouldn’t it be fun to interview you about your big move?” And I said yes! Sarah grills me on why I left LA, what I learned from twenty-four years in sunny Cali and how I’m liking Texas. Find her HERE Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon Reach me on Instagram @kerrywee1 Greener Grass Podcast HERE Part of the Digitent Podcast NetworkSee om...
2024-10-2935 minThe Expecting AerialistBirth at 41 wks / Labor for 56 hrs with an Unmedicated Water Birth with Rachel ShelbyShe’s currently six months postpartum and her baby is currently teething. Before that, Rachel suffered a loss before getting pregnant again, performed a contract prenatal & had an unmedicated water birth. We also talk about gut issues and stinky toots. You’re welcome. Find her HERE Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon Reach me on Instagram @kerrywee1 Greener Grass Podcast HERE Part of the Digitent Podcast Netw...
2024-10-2250 minThe Expecting AerialistBetter Sex with Dr. Janae DavisBecause we can’t get enough of Dr. Janae Davis, the Queen of Gynecology and the resident doctor of Greener Grass and The Expecting Aerialist podcasts. This episode is all about how we can have better sex. Dr. Janae educates us on everything from what is healthy vs. dysfunctional sex, what changes happen in women going thru perimenopause and menopause and answers the questions that we’ve never had answered on everything vagina, clitoris and penis shape. Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy...
2023-11-2147 min
Greener GrassBetter Sex with Dr. Janae DavisBecause we can’t get enough of Dr. Janae Davis, the Queen of Gynecology and the resident doctor of Greener Grass and The Expecting Aerialist podcasts. This episode is all about how we can have better sex. Dr. Janae educates us on everything from what is healthy vs. dysfunctional sex, what changes happen in women going thru perimenopause and menopause and answers the questions that we’ve never had answered on everything vagina, clitoris and penis shape and size. Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Newsletter HERE Part...
2023-11-1447 minGreener GrassKerry Gets An IUD - Weekly RoundupKerry visits the gynecologist for the first time in four years and both K&K are headed on vacation after the fourth holiday. They talk about throwing in a plant-based meal once or twice a week, a review the Sex and the City reboot “And Just Like That” and gab about podcasts that they’re downloading. Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Newsletter HERE Part of the Digitent Podcast Network Find us at: IG: @grandrevecreative Twitter: @grass_podcast Email...
2023-07-1137 minGreener GrassThe Head Game with 6am Run CEO Hami Mahani6AM Run makes nutrition products for athletes. Hami founded the company in Wilmington, DE and he hosts the 6am Run Podcast, also apart of our new family, the Digitent Podcast Network. K&K begin by talking exercise and our regimens. Then we get REAL about how busy parents with full time jobs actually prep for a marathon. Find Hami on Instagram @hydratehero and find 6am Run Products @6am.run & 6amrun.com Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Newsletter HERE Part of the Digitent Po...
2022-10-0446 minGreener GrassGreener Grass is Joining Digitent Podcast Network - Weekly RoundupWe’re so happy to announce that we are no longer a little fish without a pod! Digitent Podcast Network has signed us and we are beyond excited. We discuss what this means going forward and what the heck is going on this week. Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Newsletter HERE IG: @grandrevecreative Twitter: @grass_podcast Email: kerry@grandrevecreative.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-09-2727 min
Food of the GodsCrowd Pleaser Edition - The PGA Tour's Billy HorschelBilly Horschel is a five-time winner on the PGA Tour and was the 2014 FedEx Cup champion. He has six Masters appearances and he gives credit to his personal fitness, strength and flexibility for unlocking his potential to compete at the highest level. A family guy, restauranteur and avid snowboarder, Billy continues to drive for success. Coming off of this month's exciting win at the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, with an eagle putt on the 15th hole, we wanted to revisit our interview with Billy. With this victory he moves to No. 10 in the FedExCup standings. Let's tee off...
2022-06-2939 min
Food of the GodsCrowd Pleaser Edition - Leron Sarig, San Francisco Giants' Director of Performance NutritionIn these Crowd Pleaser editions of Food of the Gods we revisit some of our most popular episodes. Now as the third place Giants try to catch the Dodgers in the NL West we thought it a good time to listen again to this episode where Lindsay Berra connects with Leron Sarig, whose job it is to assess and manage the dietary needs of each Giants player. She travels with the team, consults with players, she even takes them grocery shopping and manages the menu in the clubhouse. We find out what it takes to keep up with player...
2022-06-2239 min
Food of the GodsCrowd Pleaser Edition, The Toronto Blue Jays' Pitcher Tim Mayza - Part 2Left handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza with the Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting closer despite recent adversity. In 2018 he underwent Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. This procedure is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. After 18 months of recovery Mayza is still throwing strikes in the MLB, dropping in his 90+ sinker. He chats with host Lindsay Berra about how he approaches the game today and what he's learned from his physical and emotional challenges. As one of our most popular episodes we wanted to share it again...
2022-06-1518 min
Food of the GodsCrowd Pleaser Edition, The Toronto Blue Jays' Pitcher Tim Mayza - Part 1Left handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza with the Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting closer despite recent adversity. In 2018 he underwent Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. This procedure is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. After 18 months of recovery Mayza is still throwing strikes in the MLB, dropping in his 90+ sinker. He chats with host Lindsay Berra about how he approaches the game today and what he's learned from his physical and emotional challenges. As one of our most popular episodes we wanted to share it again...
2022-06-1521 min
Food of the GodsCrowd Pleaser Edition, Mobility Guru Kelly Starrett - Part 2Kelly Starrett, mobility coach and physical therapist revolutionized how professional athletes think about human movement and athletic performance. He helps the pros to resolve pain and prevent injury by optimizing how they move. An avid paddler, he and Lindsay Berra talk about how his wife survived a hippo attack on the Zambezi River in Africa and his experience paddling there, competitive class-five whitewater kayaking, problem solving at speed, along with how we can all be better optimizing our mobility. This episode is one of our most popular and so we wanted to share it again.Part 2 of a 2 part...
2022-06-0130 min
Food of the GodsCrowd Pleaser Edition, Mobility Guru Kelly Starrett - Part 1Kelly Starrett, mobility coach and physical therapist revolutionized how professional athletes think about human movement and athletic performance. He helps the pros to resolve pain and prevent injury by optimizing how they move. An avid paddler, he and Lindsay Berra talk about how his wife survived a hippo attack on the Zambezi River in Africa and his experience paddling there, competitive class-five whitewater kayaking, problem solving at speed, along with how we can all be better optimizing our mobility. This episode is one of our most popular and so we wanted to share it again.Part 1 of a 2 part...
2022-06-0132 min
Food of the GodsCrowd Pleaser Edition, Justin Su'a - Tampa Bay Rays, Head of Mental Performance Part 2Explore the power of mindset relative to sports performance in Major League Baseball. Justin Su'a is a sports psychologist who works with the Rays players to make sure they have the right mental approach to the game. He explains how to use visualization, and managing their internal dialogue, among other tactics, for better focus and resilience. Awareness and normalization of the voice in your head results in a more healthy relationship with thoughts. It's a fascinating conversation with host Lindsay Berra about how thinking can elevate performance. We are sharing this popular Gurus Episode again as the 2nd place...
2022-05-2533 min
Food of the GodsCrowd Pleaser Edition, Justin Su'a - Tampa Bay Rays, Head of Mental Performance Part 1Explore the power of mindset relative to sports performance in Major League Baseball. Justin Su'a is a sports psychologist who works with the Rays players to make sure they have the right mental approach to the game. He explains how to use visualization, and managing their internal dialogue, among other tactics, for better focus and resilience. Awareness and normalization of the voice in your head results in a more healthy relationship with thoughts. It's a fascinating conversation with host Lindsay Berra about how thinking can elevate performance. We are sharing this popular Gurus Episode again as the 2nd place R...
2022-05-2533 min
Food of the GodsCrowdPleaser Edition - Jimmie Johnson, racing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIESIn this Crowd Pleaser Edition we revisit Lindsay's conversation with the legendary Jimmie Johnson. As he prepares to run his first INDY 500 on May 29th at the historic Brickyard in Indianapolis, we wanted to share how Jimmie has made the transition from NASCAR. The racing veteran and 7-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, now drives the #48 Honda with Chip Ganassi Racing. Jimmie Johnson is a rookie to INDY and he talks with host Lindsay Berra about how it differs from NASCAR and what changes he has made to be ready for the speed of INDY. Away from the track, Jimmie...
2022-05-1851 min
Food of the GodsInfluencer Edition - Eb Samuel, Men's Health Fitness Director / Part 2Eb Samuel is a certified trainer and Fitness Director for Men's Health Magazine. He's head of training innovation at FlexIt Fitness and he has over 330,000 followers on Instagram. Through his social media he shares training ideas, tips and workouts to empower people to be stronger, fitter and better prepared for life. When the zombie apocalypse arrives, Eb will be ready. Part two of a two part episode.
2022-05-1136 min
Food of the GodsInfluencer Edition - Eb Samuel, Men's Health Fitness Director / Part 1Eb Samuel is a certified trainer and Fitness Director for Men's Health Magazine. He's head of training innovation at FlexIt Fitness and he has over 330,000 followers on Instagram. Through his social media he shares training ideas, tips and workouts to empower people to be stronger, fitter and better prepared for life. When the zombie apocalypse arrives, Eb will be ready. Part one of a two part episode.
2022-05-1128 min
Food of the GodsRob Kearney, World's Strongest Man Competitor / Part 2Rob Kearney is the self-proclaimed World's Strongest Gay, and former holder of the American record in the log press. He's the official 2020 Pound-For-Pound World's Strongest Man. In 2021 Rob overcame his battle with cancer and has made a full recovery. His children's book titled, Strong will be released on May 10th. And look for his signature rainbow mohawk as he competes in the 2022 World's Strongest Man competition on May 24th in Sacramento. Part two of a two part episode.
2022-05-0426 min
Food of the GodsRob Kearney, World's Strongest Man Competitor / Part 1Rob Kearney is the self-proclaimed World's Strongest Gay, and former holder of the American record in the log press. He's the official 2020 Pound-For-Pound World's Strongest Man. In 2021 Rob overcame his battle with cancer and has made a full recovery. His children's book titled, Strong will be released on May 10th. And look for his signature rainbow mohawk as he competes in the 2022 World's Strongest Man competition on May 24th in Sacramento. Part one of a two part episode.
2022-05-0425 min
Food of the GodsEmma Coburn, World Champion Steeplechase Runner / Part 2American middle distance runner, Emma Coburn specializes in the Steeplechase. At the 2017 World Championships in London, Emma won the 3000 meter steeplechase with a time of 9:02.58, breaking her own American record. Previously, she set an American record of 9:07.63 in the same event to win a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. And she's She is a nine-time (2011, 2012, 2014-2019, and 2021) US National Champion. Emma runs seven days a week but also finds time to be a foodie and author of a cookbook, The Runner's Kitchen. Part two of a two part episode.
2022-04-2727 min
Food of the GodsEmma Coburn, World Champion Steeplechase Runner / Part 1American middle distance runner, Emma Coburn specializes in the Steeplechase. At the 2017 World Championships in London, Emma won the 3000 meter steeplechase with a time of 9:02.58, breaking her own American record. Previously, she set an American record of 9:07.63 in the same event to win a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games. And she's She is a nine-time (2011, 2012, 2014-2019, and 2021) US National Champion. Emma runs seven days a week but also finds time to be a foodie and author of a cookbook, The Runner's Kitchen. Part one of a two part episode.
2022-04-2726 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Heidi Skolnik, Sports Nutritionist, Exercise Physiologist and Author / Part 2Heidi oversees the Performance Nutrition program at The Juilliard School and the School of American Ballet where she has introduced a sports performance model. She has consulted with numerous Broadway Shows including Hamilton, and she continues to see individuals at The Women’s Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery. Prior, Heidi worked with the The NY Knicks Basketball Team, NY Giants Football team, the NY Mets Baseball organization and has worked with the NHL, MLS, WNBA, Olympic competitors, professional cyclists, marathoners, and collegiate athletes.
Heidi's latest book The Whole Body Reset (Simon & Schuster) is co-authored w...
2022-04-2028 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Heidi Skolnik, Sports Nutritionist, Exercise Physiologist and Author / Part 1Heidi oversees the Performance Nutrition program at The Juilliard School and the School of American Ballet where she has introduced a sports performance model. She has consulted with numerous Broadway Shows including Hamilton, and she continues to see individuals at The Women’s Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery. Heidi has also worked with the The NY Knicks Basketball Team, NY Giants Football team, the NY Mets Baseball organization and has worked with the NHL, MLS, WNBA, Olympic competitors, professional cyclists, marathoners, and collegiate athletes.
Heidi's latest book The Whole Body Reset (Simon & Schuster) is co...
2022-04-2027 min
Food of the GodsOlympic Gold Medalist, Kaillie Humphries - Part 1Canadian-American bobsledder, Kaillie Humphries was named to the U.S. bobsledding team for the Beijing Winter Olympics in February 2022, two months after she became a naturalized United States citizen, and won gold in the monobob event. Making her the only woman in Olympic history to win 2 gold medals for different nations and the winningest female bobsledder in Olympic history. She talks about her journey to the bobsled, her rigorous training, and her experience at the Oscars Vanity Fair Party, plus her affinity for baking. Enjoy part one of a two part episode.
2022-04-1332 min
Food of the GodsOlympic Gold Medalist, Kaillie Humphries - Part 2Canadian-American bobsledder, Kaillie Humphries was named to the U.S. bobsledding team for the Beijing Winter Olympics in February 2022, two months after she became a naturalized United States citizen, and won gold in the monobob event. Making her the only woman in Olympic history to win 2 gold medals for different nations and the winningest female bobsledder in Olympic history. She talks about her journey to the bobsled, her rigorous training, and her experience at the Oscars Vanity Fair Party, plus her affinity for baking. Enjoy part two of a two part episode.
2022-04-1333 min
Food of the GodsNBA Great Charles Oakley, The Last Enforcer - Part 2Former NBA great Charles Oakley played 19 seasons with the Bulls, Knicks, Raptors, Rockets, and Wizards. He talks about his current book, The Last Enforcer - his unfiltered tales of life in the NBA, relationships, family and he calls it a recipe to his life. At 58 he is still in game shape, and talks with host Lindsay Berra about his philosophy on food and exercise. Charles says "if you're not moving you're in quicksand."' This is part one of a two part episode.
2022-04-0617 min
Food of the GodsNBA Great Charles Oakley, The Last Enforcer - Part 1Former NBA great Charles Oakley played 19 seasons with the Bulls, Knicks, Raptors, Rockets, and Wizards. He talks about his current book, The Last Enforcer - his unfiltered tales of life in the NBA, relationships, family and he calls it a recipe to his life. At 58 he is still in game shape, and talks with host Lindsay Berra about his philosophy on food and exercise. Charles says "if you're not moving you're in quicksand."' This is part one of a two part episode.
2022-04-0620 min
Food of the GodsCrowd Pleaser Edition - Golf Legend Gary PlayerGary Player is a South African born golfer considered to be one of the greatest players to ever swing a club. He is the only non-American to win the “Grand Slam of Golf” consisting of the Masters, the U.S. Open, the British Open and the PGA championship. On the eve of the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National, an event Gary won three times, we wanted to share this charming and inspiring episode again. Gary's career spans six decades and he has won more than 160 tournaments on six continents. With host Lindsay Berra he shares how a harsh upbringing in So...
2022-03-3043 min
Food of the GodsCrowd Pleaser Edition - Miesha Tate returns to the OctagonIn this popular Crowd Pleaser Edition we reprise Lindsay Berra's conversation with electrifying UFC fighter, Miesha Tate. Miesha's next fight is set for UFC 276 during International Fight Week, July 2nd in Las Vegas. As we look forward to what is sure to be an epic fight, we look back on her career when she first reentered the Octagon after becoming a mom: This episode features mixed martial artist Miesha Tate. Former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, Miesha has returned to the Octagon. Winning her first fight after a five year retirement where she had two kids, she's making an impressive...
2022-03-2345 min
Food of the GodsCrowd Pleaser Edition - Michael Lorenzen, pitcher for the LA AngelsIn this episode of Food of the Gods, host Lindsay Berra sits down with Michael Lorenzen. This season Michael will be a starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, his home town team. He is known as one of the fittest athletes in Major League Baseball. He cemented his place in the record books in 2019 when he became the first player since the great Babe Ruth to hit a home run, earn the win and play the outfield in the same game. A gluten-free, dairy-free, workout junkie, Michael shares his philosophy on training, nutrition and how he maintains peak...
2022-03-1648 min
Food of the GodsCrowd Pleaser Edition - INDYCAR's Alex PalouAlex Palou drives the No.10 NTT DATA Honda in the INDYCAR series for Chip Ganassi Racing. He's the first Spaniard to win the INDYCAR Series title. In his first race as defending champ in the 2022 season he finished 2nd at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. As INDYCAR gets into full swing we wanted to share the episode again as Lindsay Berra talked with Alex about how he eats and trains to literally fuel performance. He shared how a driver’s weight has a dramatic impact on the way the team balances the car, his long tradition of ce...
2022-03-0935 min
Food of the GodsKC Chiefs' Fullback and now Free Agent, Mike Burton - Part 2Now a free agent, fullback Mike Burton played with the Kansas City Chiefs and helped them win the AFC Championship. Post high school Mike added 50 pounds of lean muscle to follow his college and pro football ambitions. He's played with five different NFL teams over seven years. Now at age 30, Mike talks with host Lindsay Berra about what it takes to maintain his playing shape, and how he remains a powerful asset on the gridiron for the long run. Part 2 of a 2 part episode.
2022-03-0215 min
Food of the GodsKC Chiefs' Fullback and now Free Agent, Mike Burton - Part 1Now a free agent, fullback Mike Burton played with the Kansas City Chiefs and helped them win the AFC Championship. Post high school Mike added 50 pounds of lean muscle to follow his college and pro football ambitions. He's played with five different NFL teams over seven years. Now at age 30, Mike talks with host Lindsay Berra about what it takes to maintain his playing shape, and how he remains a powerful asset on the gridiron for the long run. Part 1 of a 2 part episode.
2022-03-0232 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Dr. Bob Rotella, Master of Mental Performance / Part 2In this two-part episode, we talk with Dr. Bob Rotella, a pioneering sports psychologist in the game of golf, whose clients, including Nick Price, Davis Love III, Ernie Els and Rory McIlroy, have won over 75 Majors since 1984. Dr. Rotella has written many books, including How Champions Think, The Unstoppable Golfer, and Golf is Not a Game of Perfect. He has also worked with LeBron James, the Hendricks Motorsports Team, and other athletes from the NBA, NFL, NCAA and Major League baseball, in addition to business leaders, sales executives and other professionals. Dr. Rotella’s philosophy of establishing a routine an...
2022-02-2334 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Dr. Bob Rotella, Master of Mental Performance / Part OneIn this two-part episode, we talk with Dr. Bob Rotella, a pioneering sports psychologist in the game of golf, whose clients, including Nick Price, Davis Love III, Ernie Els and Rory McIlroy, have won over 75 Majors since 1984. Dr. Rotella has written many books, including How Champions Think, The Unstoppable Golfer, and Golf is Not a Game of Perfect. He has also worked with LeBron James, the Hendricks Motorsports Team, and other athletes from the NBA, NFL, NCAA and Major League baseball, in addition to business leaders, sales executives and other professionals. Dr. Rotella’s philosophy of establishing a routine an...
2022-02-2332 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Baseball's first female manager, Rachel Balkovec - Part 2Rachel Balkovec is the new manager for the New York Yankees minor league team, the Tampa Tarpons. She's the first female to manage in affiliated baseball. The game has come a long way since she started her career as a strength and conditioning coach and hitting coach. She shares how she navigated her way into the predominantly male world of professional baseball, how she won the respect of the players and coaches, and how she feels being a pioneer in the game she loves. Part two of a two part episode.
2022-02-1630 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Baseball's first female manager, Rachel Balkovec - Part 1Rachel Balkovec is the new manager for the New York Yankees minor league team, the Tampa Tarpons. She's the first female to manage in affiliated baseball. The game has come a long way since she started her career as a strength and conditioning coach and hitting coach. She shares how she navigated her way into the predominantly male world of professional baseball, how she won the respect of the players and coaches, and how she feels being a pioneer in the game she loves. Part one of a two part episode.
2022-02-1627 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Army Veteran and Mental Skills Coach, Doug Chadwick - Part 2Doug Chadwick played football at West Point. He served two combat tours in Iraq and is a 24-year Army veteran. During his service he earned two masters degrees and a PHD. Doug was also Director of the West Point Center for Enhanced Performance, created to improve mental skills and soldier performance in combat. He uses that experience now as Director of Mental Skills Development for the Colorado Rockies. His job is to empower players to perform at their best under pressure. He and Lindsay Berra talk about what lessons that might transfer from the military to sports. This is...
2022-02-0937 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Army Veteran and Mental Skills Coach, Doug Chadwick - Part 1Doug Chadwick played football at West Point. He served two combat tours in Iraq and is a 24-year Army veteran. During his service he earned two masters degrees and a PHD. Doug was also Director of the West Point Center for Enhanced Performance, created to improve mental skills and soldier performance in combat. He uses that experience now as Director of Mental Skills Development for the Colorado Rockies. His job is to empower players to perform at their best under pressure. He and Lindsay Berra talk about what lessons that might transfer from the military to sports. This is...
2022-02-0933 min
Food of the GodsOlympic Skeleton Slider, Akwasi Frimpong - Part 2In 2018 Akwasi Frimpong became first black male Olympian to compete in skeleton, and the second athlete ever to represent Ghana in the Olympic winter games. He was the junior national champion sprinter in the Netherlands and a scholarship college athlete in the US as a sprinter. Evolving his explosive talent and speed he joined the Olympic bobsled team again with the Netherlands, but just missed the 2014 games. Now at age 35 Akwasi was poised to compete in Beijing, but the pandemic got in his way. His story is one of the complexity of navigating the global community in pursuit of...
2022-02-0231 min
Food of the GodsOlympic Skeleton Slider, Akwasi Frimpong - Part 1In 2018 Akwasi Frimpong became first black male Olympian to compete in skeleton, and the second athlete ever to represent Ghana in the Olympic winter games. He was the junior national champion sprinter in the Netherlands and a scholarship college athlete in the US as a sprinter. Evolving his explosive talent and speed he joined the Olympic bobsled team again with the Netherlands, but just missed the 2014 games. Now at age 35 Akwasi was poised to compete in Beijing, but the pandemic got in his way. His story is one of the complexity of navigating the global community in pursuit of...
2022-02-0229 min
Food of the GodsCrowd Pleaser Edition - WTA Pro Tennis Player Danielle CollinsOn this Food of the Gods episode WTA professional tennis player, Danielle Collins shares her story with host Lindsay Berra. Lindsay first spoke to Danielle when she was fresh from her first tournament win in Palermo Italy. As one of our favorites we are revisiting Danielle's episode as she enters the semi-finals in the Australian Open. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, she is focused on strength training and diet to mitigate the issues associated with the disease. Through dedication to her goals Danielle overcomes and delivers power hitting, speed and agility in her journey to the top of the game.
2022-01-2639 min
Food of the GodsCrowd Pleaser Edition - World Surf League's Brisa HennesseyJoin host Lindsay Berra for a deep conversation with Brisa Hennessy. She's a pro surfer competing in the World Surf League and represented Costa Rica in the Tokyo games as surfing made its Olympic debut. She's a plant based chef, world traveler, and great competitor who says the ocean makes her feel small, but also loved. We first aired this episode in July of 2021 and it's one of our favorites. We are excited to share it again as Brisa kicks off the season on the World Surf League's Championship tour. She's competing in the Billabong Pro Pipeline on the...
2022-01-2134 min
Food of the GodsJimmie Johnson, racing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Part 2Racing veteran and 7-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, now drives the #48 Honda with Chip Ganassi Racing. Jimmie Johnson is a rookie to INDY and he talks with host Lindsay Berra about how it differs from NASCAR and what changes he has made to be ready for the speed of INDY. Away from the track, Jimmie focuses on his family and rigorous fitness regimen. He's competed in numerous half-marathons, triathlons and a half Ironman and he competed in the Boston Marathon in 2019, finishing with a time of 3:09:07. Listen now to find out why he works so hard and what drives...
2022-01-1223 min
Food of the GodsJimmie Johnson, racing in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES - Part 1Racing veteran and 7-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, now drives the #48 Honda with Chip Ganassi Racing. Jimmie Johnson is a rookie to INDY and he talks with host Lindsay Berra about how it differs from NASCAR and what changes he has made to be ready for the speed of INDY. Away from the track, Jimmie focuses on his family and rigorous fitness regimen. He's competed in numerous half-marathons, triathlons and a half Ironman and he competed in the Boston Marathon in 2019, finishing with a time of 3:09:07. Listen now to find out why he works so hard and what drives...
2022-01-1223 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Under Armour's Director of Global Performance, Mike Watts / Part 2Mike Watts is the Director of Global Performance at Under Armour. His job is to help athletes from all sports to optimize their performance, recovery, and improve the efficiency of their training and nutrition. Mike expertise includes movement patters, sleep and especially breathing. We discover that a vast majority of elite athletes, and regular folks alike, breath disfunctionally and we all can learn to use oxygen more efficiently to increase performance and improve the quality of our everyday lives. Take a deep breath and enjoy Lindsay Berra's conversation with Guru, Mike Watts. Part two of a two part series.
2022-01-0517 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Under Armour's Director of Global Performance, Mike Watts / Part 1Mike Watts is the Director of Global Performance at Under Armour. His job is to help athletes from all sports to optimize their performance, recovery, and improve the efficiency of their training and nutrition. Mike expertise includes movement patters, sleep and especially breathing. We discover that a vast majority of elite athletes, and regular folks alike, breath disfunctionally and we all can learn to use oxygen more efficiently to increase performance and improve the quality of our everyday lives. Take a deep breath and enjoy Lindsay Berra's conversation with Guru, Mike Watts. Part one of a two part series.
2022-01-0540 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Diamondbacks' Strength and Conditioning Coach, Nate Shaw / Part 2Join Lindsay Berra as she connects with Nate Shaw, strength and conditioning coach for MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks. In addition to performance, he is focused on longevity through the grueling 162 game major league baseball season. For 17 years Nate has worked with the team to ensure they are the fastest, strongest, and most efficient athletes they can be. He says he now sees the world through injury prevention sunglasses. He wants to keep balance in his athletes as they live and work in the transverse plain. Strength and speed are great, but being bullet proof is his goal. This is part...
2021-12-3028 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Diamondbacks' Strength and Conditioning Coach, Nate Shaw / Part 1Join Lindsay Berra as she connects with Nate Shaw, Strength and Conditioning Coach for MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks. In addition to performance, he is focused on longevity through the grueling 162 game major league baseball season. For 17 years Nate has worked with the team to ensure they are the fastest, strongest, and most efficient athletes they can be. He says he now sees the world through injury prevention sunglasses. He wants to keep balance in his athletes as they live and work in the transverse plain. Strength and speed are great, but being bullet proof is his goal. This is part...
2021-12-3031 min
Food of the GodsHockey Pro and Olympic Gold Medalist, Kendall Coyne Schofield - Part 2Kendall Coyne Schofield is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team. With the national team, she has won six gold medals at the IIHF World Women's Championships and the gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Now Kendall has her eyes set on the Beijing games. Known for her speed and her power, she's the author of the upcoming book, As Fast as Her. She's also co-owner of the Chicago Red Stars women's professional soccer team. This is part two of a two part episode.
2021-12-2220 min
Food of the GodsHockey Pro and Olympic Gold Medalist, Kendall Coyne Schofield - Part 1Kendall Coyne Schofield is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team. With the national team, she has won six gold medals at the IIHF World Women's Championships and the gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Now Kendall has her eyes set on the Beijing games. Known for her speed and her power, she's the author of the upcoming book, As Fast as Her. She's also co-owner of the Chicago Red Stars women's professional soccer team. This is part one of a two part episode.
2021-12-2224 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Director of Performance Nutrition and Executive Chef for the Utah Jazz, Anthony Zamora / Part 2Anthony Zamora plays the dual role of Director of Performance Nutrition and Executive Chef. He helps the Utah Jazz stay at peak performance over their 82 game season. Host Lindsay Berra catches Anthony on game day and talks menu, eating on the road, eating at home, and the overall power of food related to athletic performance. In the season there is no down time as players prepare for the game, recovery, travel, and repeat. These are big men in intense competition and Anthony's job is to find the rhythm for 17 individuals who gotta eat right. Part two of a two...
2021-12-1530 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - The Director of Performance Nutrition and Executive Chef for the Utah Jazz, Anthony Zamora / Part 1Anthony Zamora plays the dual role of Director of Performance Nutrition and Executive Chef. He helps the Utah Jazz stay at peak performance over their 82 game season. Host Lindsay Berra catches Anthony on game day and talks menu, eating on the road, eating at home, and the overall power of food related to athletic performance. In the season there is no down time as players prepare for the game, recovery, travel, and repeat. These are big men in intense competition and Anthony's job is to find the rhythm for 17 individuals who gotta eat right. Part one of a two...
2021-12-1528 min
Food of the GodsAlpine Ski Racer, Steven Nyman - Part 2Alpine ski racer Steven Nyman has been on the US Ski Team since 2004. He credits his training, nutrition and learning to recover from injuries for his longevity in this high-speed downhill game. At 6'4'' and 220lbs Steven is built to glide. He grew up in Sundance, Utah and was skiing at age two and racing at age eight (while mowing Robert Redford's lawn in the summer), not far from his home and where his dad was the ski school chief. A four time Olympian, Steven is gunning for the games in Beijing. Lindsay catches up with him in B...
2021-12-1027 min
Food of the GodsAlpine Ski Racer, Steven Nyman - Part 1Alpine ski racer Steven Nyman has been on the US Ski Team since 2004. He credits his training, nutrition and learning to recover from injuries for his longevity in this high-speed downhill game. At 6'4'' and 220lbs Steven is built to glide. He grew up in Sundance, Utah and was skiing at age two and racing at age eight (while mowing Robert Redford's lawn in the summer), not far from his home and where his dad was the ski school chief. A four time Olympian, Steven is gunning for the games in Beijing. Lindsay catches up with him in Ba...
2021-12-0824 min
Food of the GodsSuper Bowl winner and pro lacrosse player, Chris Hogan - Part 2Chris Hogan is a jack of all trades and master of two. He played 10 seasons as an NFL wide receiver and appeared in three consecutive Super Bowls with the Patriots, winning in 2016 and 2018. In a unique twist, his career began as a standout lacrosse player, a midfielder for three seasons at Penn State when he decided to try football and transferred to play a year at Monmouth University. He then joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent. After football he joined the Cannons pro lacrosse club. Now, at 34, Chris has retired to master his next challenge... golf. He...
2021-12-0117 min
Food of the GodsSuper Bowl winner and pro lacrosse player, Chris Hogan - Part 1Chris Hogan is a jack of all trades and master of two. He played 10 seasons as an NFL wide receiver and appeared in three consecutive Super Bowls with the Patriots, winning in 2016 and 2018. In a unique twist, his career began as a standout lacrosse player, a midfielder for three seasons at Penn State when he decided to try football and transferred to play a year at Monmouth University. He then joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent. After football he joined the Cannons pro lacrosse club. Now, at 34, Chris has retired to master his next challenge... golf. He...
2021-12-0120 min
Food of the GodsThe Toronto Blue Jays' Pitcher Tim Mayza - Part 2Left handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza with the Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting closer despite recent adversity. In 2018 he underwent Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. This procedure is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. After 18 months of recovery Mayza is still throwing strikes in the MLB, dropping in his 90+ sinker. He chats with host Lindsay Berra about how he approaches the game today and what he's learned from his physical and emotional challenges. Part 2 of a 2 part episode.
2021-11-2418 min
Food of the GodsThe Toronto Blue Jays' Pitcher Tim Mayza - Part 1Left handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza with the Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting closer despite recent adversity. In 2018 he underwent Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. This procedure is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. After 18 months of recovery Mayza is still throwing strikes in the MLB, dropping in his 90+ sinker. He chats with host Lindsay Berra about how he approaches the game today and what he's learned from his physical and emotional challenges. Part 1 of a 2 part episode.
2021-11-2421 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition, Justin Su'a - Tampa Bay Rays, Head of Mental Performance Part 2Explore the power of mindset relative to sports performance in Major League Baseball. Justin Su'a is a sports psychologist who works with the Rays players to make sure they have the right mental approach to the game. He explains how to use visualization, and managing their internal dialogue, among other tactics, for better focus and resilience. Awareness and normalization of the voice in your head results in a more healthy relationship with thoughts. It's a fascinating conversation with host Lindsay Berra about how thinking can elevate performance. Part two of a two part episode.
2021-11-1731 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition, Justin Su'a - Tampa Bay Rays, Head of Mental Performance Part 1Explore the power of mindset relative to sports performance in Major League Baseball. Justin Su'a is a sports psychologist who works with the Rays players to make sure they have the right mental approach to the game. He explains how to use visualization, and managing their internal dialogue, among other tactics, for better focus and resilience. Awareness and normalization of the voice in your head results in a more healthy relationship with thoughts. It's a fascinating conversation with host Lindsay Berra about how thinking can elevate performance. Part one of a two part episode.
2021-11-1731 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition, Philadelphia 76ers Strength Coach - Ben KenyonHead strength coach for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers Ben Kenyon makes players faster, stronger and more effective. He's an author and runner, planning to take on the Philadelphia Marathon. A former college player he fell in love with the weight room early in life and realized how strength and conditioning made all the difference in his performance. Right out of college he started running with it, and has never looked back. Join Lindsay Berra for an uplifting conversation with Ben Kenyon.
2021-11-1044 min
Food of the GodsTriathlon Gold Medalist and Marathoner, Gwen JorgensenGwen Jorgensen won gold in Rio and became the first American ever to medal in triathlon. It's is a grueling event including swim, bike and run segments. In that win Gwen excelled in the run, taking the best time in the 10K. In 2017 she announced she was turning her attention to a bold new goal: Win an Olympic gold medal in the marathon. Her announcement came just months after giving birth to her son, Stanley. Lindsay Berra catches up with Gwen at her home and training grounds in Boulder CO, where she runs and trains with her husband, former...
2021-10-2738 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition, UFC Director of Sports Nutrition - Clint Wattenberg / Part 2Lindsay Berra catches up to Clint Wattenberg at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, a state-of-the-art nutrition and training facility available to all UFC fighters. Here they have chefs on staff to feed athletes during Fight Week Camp, sports science diagnostics, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, recovery, performance psychology and other resources to support athletes holistically, and completely free. They discuss the combat athlete's lifestyle, and what strikes fear into the heart of an MMA fighter is the demand of acute weight cutting to make weight for a fight. Learn the strategy and tactics Clint employs to safely...
2021-10-2023 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - UFC Director of Sports Nutrition, Clint Wattenberg / Part 1Lindsay Berra catches up to Clint Wattenberg at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, a state-of-the-art nutrition and training facility available to all UFC fighters. Here they have chefs on staff to feed athletes during Fight Week Camp, sports science diagnostics, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, recovery, performance psychology and other resources to support athletes holistically, and completely free. They discuss the combat athlete's lifestyle, and what strikes fear into the heart of an MMA fighter is the demand of acute weight cutting to make weight for a fight. Learn the strategy and tactics Clint employs to safely...
2021-10-2025 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Mobility Coach Kelly Starrett / Part 2Kelly Starrett, mobility coach and physical therapist revolutionized how professional athletes think about human movement and athletic performance. He helps the pros to resolve pain and prevent injury by optimizing how they move. An avid paddler, he and Lindsay Berra talk about how his wife survived a hippo attack on the Zambezi River in Africa and his experience paddling there, competitive class-five whitewater kayaking, problem solving at speed, along with how we can all be better optimizing our mobility. Part 2 of a 2 part episode.
2021-10-1429 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Mobility Coach Kelly Starrett / Part 1Kelly Starrett, mobility coach and physical therapist revolutionized how professional athletes think about human movement and athletic performance. He helps the pros to resolve pain and prevent injury by optimizing how they move. An avid paddler, he and Lindsay Berra talk about how his wife survived a hippo attack on the Zambezi River in Africa and his experience paddling there, competitive class-five whitewater kayaking, problem solving at speed, along with how we can all be better optimizing our mobility.
2021-10-1331 min
Food of the GodsGolf Legend Gary PlayerGary Player is a South African born golfer considered to be one of the greatest players to ever swing a club. He is the only non-American to win the “Grand Slam of Golf” consisting of the Masters, the U.S. Open, the British Open and the PGA championship. Gary's career spans six decades and he has won more than 160 tournaments on six continents. With host Lindsay Berra he shares how a harsh upbringing in South Africa was a catalyst to becoming great, and he attributes much of his success on the course, and in life, to his dedication to phys...
2021-10-0641 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - The athlete's sleep specialist, Dr. Meeta Singh - Part 2Dr. Meeta Singh is a Physician and psychiatrist, who specializes in the science of sleep. She works with athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WTA, Soccer Teams, Olympic teams, as well as executives and others who must operate at consistent peak performance. Sleep plays a major part in the overall performance metric of pro athletes, especially considering travel management, sleep deprivation and jet lag related to maximizing athletic performance. She has a World Series ring with the Washington Nationals, she’s an avid tennis player and a fan of cricket. Lindsay Berra talks with Dr. Singh about the im...
2021-09-2931 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - The athlete's sleep specialist, Dr. Meeta Singh - Part 1Dr. Meeta Singh is a Physician and psychiatrist, who specializes in the science of sleep. She works with athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WTA, Soccer Teams, Olympic teams, as well as executives and others who must operate at consistent peak performance. Sleep plays a major part in the overall performance metric of pro athletes, especially considering travel management, sleep deprivation and jet lag related to maximizing athletic performance. She has a World Series ring with the Washington Nationals, she’s an avid tennis player and a fan of cricket. Lindsay Berra talks with Dr. Singh about the im...
2021-09-2926 min
Food of the GodsChicago Cubs' Ian HappIan Happ is a great utility player for the Chicago Cubs. He plays all 3 outfields plus 2nd and 3rd base. And for some time this year he was the hottest hitter in baseball. He's a switch-hitter, avid golfer, podcaster and a self-proclaimed coffee nerd. In fact, he's instrumental in the development of Quarantine Coffee for Covid relief. His efforts benefit organizations like the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Save the Children. Ian Happ is making a difference, for his team, Cubs fans and for the community.
2021-09-2236 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Kelsee Gomes, Director of Sports Nutrition, UNCKelsee Gomes is the Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where she helps nearly 1000 athletes fuel their performance. As a UNC alumni and former player, host Lindsay Berra was excited to learn how far the program has come since her time there, and what it takes to keep major D-1 teams with athletes of all shapes and sizes properly fed. Let's go back to school with Kelsee Gomes.
2021-09-1548 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Jim McCrossin, Philadelphia Flyers' Strength and Conditioning CoachHockey is a unique sport when it comes to strength, conditioning and just as important, quickness. Jim McCrossin has been the athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach for the Philadelphia Flyers for more than two decades, and he knows a little something about it. In this Gurus Edition host Lindsay Berra talks with Jim about his tenure on the ice, his recent move to an alkaline diet, and how he builds stronger, faster and more durable athletes. Meet hockey Guru, Jim McCrossin.
2021-09-0842 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Mike Boyle, Renowned Strength and Conditioning CoachIn this guru addition host Lindsay Berra talks with Mike Boyle about his practical approach to strength coaching and fitness lifestyle. Author of New Advances in Functional Training, Mike is the founder of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning and he has strong opinions about the right way to do things. Previously he served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University with a focus on Hockey. He also served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Boston Bruins of the NHL and for the 1998 US Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team, Gold Medalists in Nagano. One of...
2021-09-0139 min
Food of the GodsGurus Edition - Leron Sarig, San Francisco Giants' Director of Performance NutritionIn these Gurus editions of Food of the Gods we speak to experts on strength, conditioning, recovery science, nutrition and other performance specialists who help keep athletes in peak condition. In this episode Lindsay Berra connects with Leron Sarig, whose job it is to assess and manage the dietary needs of each Giants player. She travels with the team, consults with players, she even takes them grocery shopping and manages the menu in the clubhouse. We find out what it takes to keep up with player performance in the Major Leagues. Meet nutrition guru, Leron Sarig.
2021-08-2539 min
Food of the GodsThe PGA Tour's Billy HorschelBilly Horschel is a professional golfer out of the University of Florida, where he was a three time first team All-American. He turned pro in 2009 and is a five-time winner on the PGA Tour and was the 2014 FedEx Cup champion. He has six Masters appearances and he gives credit to his personal fitness, strength and flexibility for unlocking his potential to compete at the highest level. A family guy, restauranteur and avid snowboarder, Billy continues to drive for success. Let's tee off with Billy Horschel.
2021-08-1839 min
Food of the GodsWTA professional tennis player Danielle CollinsOn this Food of the Gods episode WTA professional tennis player, Danielle Collins shares her story with host Lindsay Berra. Fresh from her first tournament win in Palermo Italy, Danielle is setting the tone for her performance at the US Open. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, she is focused on strength training and diet to mitigate the issues associated with the disease. Through dedication to her goals Danielle overcomes and delivers power hitting, speed and agility in her journey to the top of the game.
2021-08-1139 min
Food of the GodsMiesha Tate returns to the OctagonThis episode features mixed martial artist Miesha Tate. Former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, Miesha has returned to the Octagon. Winning her first fight after a five year retirement where she had two kids, she's making an impressive comeback. Host Lindsay Berra talks about how she got her body ready for the ring, and how she feels better, faster and stronger than ever. Miesha is not here to fight, she's here to win.
2021-08-0445 min
Food of the GodsThe LA Clippers' Patrick PattersonCatching up with 6'8" NBA forward Patrick Paterson after a trip to the Western Conference Finals, host Lindsay Berra finds out what it takes to be a veteran of eleven seasons. He shares how discovering a food allergy changed everything, and he offers up some solid advice about getting lean, becoming more efficient, and focusing on what matters, including his baby girl. As usual, Patrick Patterson contributes some quality minutes in LA.
2021-07-2838 min
Food of the GodsINDYCAR's Alex PalouAlex Palou drives the No.10 NTT DATA Honda in the INDYCAR series for Chip Ganassi Racing for his second season. Born in Spain, the 24 year-old phenom has won a Super Formula Championship race in 2019 and competed at the All-Japan Formula 3 championship in 2017, and now he leads the INDYCAR series in points. Lindsay Berra talks with Alex about how he eats and trains to literally fuel performance. He shares how a driver’s weight has a dramatic impact on the way the team balances the car, his long tradition of celebrating with fried chicken after a win, and how CrossFit is...
2021-07-2135 min
Food of the GodsCrossFit Games Champion Jason KhalipaOne month after winning the CrossFit Games in 2008 and being tagged the fittest man on earth, Jason Khalipa opened CrossFit Santa Clara. Since then he has gone on to open 20 additional locations. He founded NCFIT, pioneered widespread corporate wellness programs, reinvented fitness in the hospitality sector, and changed the way athletes, CEOs, and weekend warriors alike think about fitness. Passionate about it is an under statement. Meet Jason Khalipa!
2021-07-1432 min
Food of the GodsWorld Surf League's Brisa HennessyJoin host Lindsay Berra for a deep conversation with Brisa Hennessy. She's a pro surfer competing in the World Surf League and is representing Costa Rica in the Tokyo games as surfing makes it's Olympic debut. She's a plant based chef, world traveler, and great competitor who says the ocean makes her feel small, but also loved. In this episode Brisa gets to the heart of what's important to her as an athlete and as a person. Dive in to pro surfing!
2021-07-0734 min
Food of the GodsOttawa Senators' Michael del ZottoIn this episode host Lindsay Berra connects with veteran NHL defenseman Michael Del Zotto. A Stanley Cup winner in 2019 he now plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Del Zotto is known as one of the fittest players in the league and he shares his approach to diet, training and admits to just how much he hates cardio.
2021-06-3038 min
Food of the GodsNASCAR's Aric Almirola drives the #10 Ford MustangAric Almirola drives the #10 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. Today's drivers train for endurance as they push the turns at more than 200mph and up to 5Gs. These athletes will burn off pounds in extreme heat as they cover 500 miles to the finish. No drinks, no snacks, and no bathroom breaks. It's some five-wide power driving with life and limb hanging in the balance. Host Lindsay Berra explores the love of speed with Aric Almirola.
2021-06-2336 min
Food of the GodsBradley Bozeman of the Baltimore RavensMeet team Bozeman. Bradley, a former Bama center and current Baltimore Ravens center and his Bama basketball phenom wife Nikki. They are the real deal. Bradley helped the Ravens set an NFL record for single season rushing yards and produced the NFL’s number one scoring offense in 2019. He blocked for the NFL MVP, QB Lamar Jackson and well, he ate a lot of steaks. A. Lot. Lindsay Berra chats with the two of them about what it takes, what they give back, and what makes this dynamic duo tick.
2021-06-1546 min
Food of the GodsFood of the Gods - Chari Hawkins of Team USALindsay Berra is joined by Team USA Heptathlete, Chari Hawkins. She has her sights set on the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Her event consists of the 100-metre hurdles, high jump, shot put, and 200-metre run on the first day; and the running long (broad) jump, javelin throw, and 800-metre run on the second day. It's a grueling event that requires focused training, nutrition and mental toughness. And she shares how postponing the games has effected her preparation. Watch out world - this is Chari Hawkins.
2021-06-0937 min
Food of the GodsMichael Lorenzen of the Cincinnati RedsIn this episode of Food of the Gods, host Lindsay Berra sits down with Michael Lorenzen. Michael is both a pitcher and outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds, and is known as one of the fittest athletes in Major League Baseball. He cemented his place in the record books in 2019 when he became the first player since the great Babe Ruth to hit a home run, earn the win and play the outfield in the same game. A gluten-free, dairy-free, workout junkie, Michael shares his philosophy on training, nutrition and how he maintains peak performance across multiple positions. Listen now!
2021-06-0248 min
Food of the GodsFood of the GodsFood of the Gods Trailer - Join host Lindsay Berra for an entertaining, informative podcast featuring elite athletes from major sports. Follow us as we find out what it takes to be great.
2021-04-2602 min