#34 - Brett Hawke - What They Don’t Want You to Know About Doping in Sports (The Enhanced Games)

from Abnormal · host Pete Laverick

In this episode, I interview Brett Hawke, the Head Swimming Coach for the Enhanced Performance Team, discussing the revolutionary concept of the Enhanced Games. This multi-sport event allows athletes to use performance enhancing drugs legally, aiming to provide financial rewards and disrupt traditional sports models. The conversation explores the motivations behind the games, the health and safety protocols in place, the individualized programs for athletes, and the potential societal impact of this new approach to competitive sports.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Enhanced Games03:00 The Motivation Behind the Enhanced Games05:54 Performance Enhancements and Athlete Health08:51 The Role of Doctors and Safety Protocols11:50 Individualized Programs and Athlete Experiences14:52 The Impact of Performance Enhancements on Training18:00 Long-term Health Considerations20:58 The Future of the Enhanced Games24:04 Transparency and Public Perception27:06 Influence on Society and Future Athletes34:45 Aging and Longevity: Breaking Stereotypes36:04 Performance Enhancing Drugs: A Controversial Discussion39:11 The Future of Clean vs Enhanced Sports44:38 Coaching in the Enhanced Games: A New Frontier48:17 Vision for the Future: Pushing Human Potential51:28 Recruitment and Growth of the Enhanced Games53:22 Navigating the Olympic Landscape: Challenges Ahead55:34 Personal Reflections: The Impact of Performance Enhancers01:01:15 Facing Fears: Embracing the AbnormalFollow Abnormal on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/abnormalpod/Follow Brett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hawkebr/The Enhanced Games Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxCZPK_a10YWebsite: https://www.enhanced.com/

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