The ProTalk Podcast

Dr. Matt Seeley, PhD, shares why biomechanics is applicable to everyone and during all activities. He discusses the mission behind the Strong Youth Project (BYU) and how they are effectively improving sports for youth and all other shareholders. We also have a great conversation about trail running, overcoming challenges with faith and the importance of our rising generation.Affiliate Partnerships: &Collar -Use the code PROTALK for a 15% discountResources referenced during this episode: - Strong Youth Project, BYU - SYP YouTube Channel - SYP Spotify & SYP Apple Podcasts - Range: Why Generalists Succeed in a Specialized World - Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain - SYP Instagram - ProTalk Instagram

Parker reflects on some of the recent changes in his life and how it initiated some thoughts on stress perception and mindset. He summarizes some studies pertaining to different outcomes based on perception and mindset, and provides some personal takeaways.Sources referenced during the episode: - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - Your Powerful, Changeable Mindset - Mind-Set Matters: Exercise and the Placebo Effect - Mind Over Milkshakes: Mindsets, Not Just Nutrients, Determine Ghrelin Response - Does the Perception that Stress Affects Health Matter? The Association with Health and Mortality- ⁠Undeniable: How To Reach The Top And Stay There⁠

Dr. Travis Bomengen, MD, discusses how his career path landed himself practicing medicine in a rural area of Wyoming. He shares his experiences as a full scope family physician and the joy that comes from having meaningful relationships with the patients he cares for. We also discuss the urgency of the rural health gap and how it is affecting maternal health.

Jenet Erickson, PhD, discusses the importance of family relationships and how prioritizing families increases joy and improves societal outcomes. She teaches about the challenges that men and women are facing today and their separate roles in both marriage and as parents. Finally, she offers her perspective on how politicized topics such as childcare and abortion should be approached with the family as the ultimate priority.Resources referenced during this episode: - Dr. Jenet Erickson BYU Speech - The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt - Harvard Study of Adult Development - The Two Parent Privilege, Melissa Kearney - Get Married, Brad Wilcox - ProTalk InstagramInterested in knowing more about how religion and families can bring you more joy? Comment below or visit comeuntochrist.org to learn more

Dr. Ty Hopkins, PhD, ATC — professor and chair of the department of Exercise Science at BYU, discusses his expertise in neuromechanics, joint stability and some potential modifiers to improve joint reflexes. He also discusses his love for endurance biking and his experience in riding the Tour Divide, a 2700 mile bike ride from Canada to the Mexican Border. Resources referenced during the episode: - Dr. Ty Hopkins' Publications - Lessons on Endurance - Cycling West Magazine Article - The Comfort Crisis by Michael EasterAffiliate partnerships:&Collar -Use the code PROTALK for a 15% discount

Dr. AJ Weinhold, MD — Director of Rural Programs and the Wilderness & Austere Medicine Fellowship at the Idaho State University Family Medicine Residency shares her journey from medical school to becoming a leader in rural and wilderness medicine. We discuss what it takes to train physicians for the most remote and underserved areas, the challenges and rewards of rural healthcare, and how wilderness medicine shapes clinical resilience.Affiliate partnerships: &Collar - Use the code PROTALK for a 15% discount

Dr. Megan Quintana, MD, shares some of the experiences she's had as a trauma surgeon. She discusses her motivations in choosing trauma surgery, how her training translates into her day-to-day and some landmark cases that left an impact. **Surgical images are used as a demonstration. Viewer discretion is advised.**Affiliate partnerships: &Collar - Use the code PROTALK for a 15% discount

Dr. Landon Trost, MD, describes his work as a urologist who is also specialized in andrology and male infertility. He also answers our questions about his current work which focuses on treating and researching conditions of the male reproductive system. Affiliate partnerships: &Collar - Use the code PROTALK for a 15% discountJust Ingredients - Use the code PROTALK for a 10% discount

Ben Peterson, co-owner of KNAFS with his wife Athena, discusses his path to entrepreneurship and the field of pocket knives. He offers a holistic perspective in approaching life's challenges and pursuing one's passion. Resources referenced during this episode: - KNAFS' knife collection- KNAFS' latest project- Ben's Favorite Video- KNAFS Instagram- Ben's InstagramAffiliate partnerships: &Collar - Use the code PROTALK for a 15% discountJust Ingredients - Use the code PROTALK for a 10% discount

Dr. Bobby Low PhD, EdSp, walks us through the factors that make up mental performance and it's importance in sport, the workplace and just life in general. He also provides some actionable items that one could take to develop their own mental performance and improve their outlook on life.Resources referenced during this episode:-The Fearless Mind by Dr. Craig ManningAffiliate Partnerships&Collar - Use the code PROTALK for a 15% discountJust Ingredients - Use the code PROTALK for a 10% discount

Brian Boehme PT, DPT, discusses the value of personalizing care to patients through assisted maneuvers and listening to their needs. He also shares some experiences learned after co-developing a multi-disciplinary practice.Affiliate Partnerships:&Collar - Use the code PROTALK for 15% off your purchaseJust Ingredients - Use the code PROTALK for 10% off your purchase

Dr. Derek Weaver DO, discusses his path to rural family medicine and how he was able to broaden his scope of practice to include a variety of procedures including vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, other OB/GYN procedures as well as extensive pediatric care.He also shares his experience in starting a private practice and how maintaining the priority to put patients first enabled his business to grow and serve his community.Affiliate Partnerships:&Collar - Use the code PROTALK for 15% off your purchaseJust Ingredients - Use the code PROTALK for 10% off your purchase

Cam and Parker discuss their paths to medical school and the experiences they've had so far in the first year of their medical training. Affiliate Partnerships: &Collar - Use the code PROTALK for 15% off your purchase Just Ingredients - Use the code PROTALK for 10% off your purchase

Josh Rohatinsky, MPA and COO of Utah Valley Hospital (Intermountain Health) explains how health systems can incentivize patient health contrary to the commonly used fee-for-service model. Josh also shares some fun insights from his unique experiences as a BYU collegiate athlete, a NCAA champion in cross country (2006) and representing the USA in the 2009 Cross Country World Championships. Resources referenced during the episode: - Josh Rohatinsky, LinkedIn - Ed Eyestone, BYU XC Coach - Forbes Article on Intermountain Health System - History of Intermountain Health ​

Dr. Ron Thomson DC, shares the value behind chiropractic and other alternative forms of medicine while providing actionable items to improve posture and musculoskeletal health. He also discusses his experience in running a business and parenting a child with special needs. Resources referenced during the episode: Back To Health Chiropractic (Raymond, AB)

Dr. Andrew Garrett MD, MPH, relays his experience from multiple deployments while training and working in disaster medicine. He also shares his perspective on how both policy and personal preparation can proactively assist in disaster response. Resources referenced during the episode: - USNS Mercy - Project HOPE - Risk of H5N1 (avian flu) infection in humans

Dr. Paola Rossi MD, MSEd, discusses the importance of incorporating nutrition into care plans for patients. She explains her perspective on palliative care and gives actionable items for listeners to incorporate healthier habits into their diet. Resources referenced during the episode: - "Believe In You" Training Program, U of Miami - American College of Lifestyle Medicine Educational Resources

Dr. Steven Ullman PhD, provides insightful anecdotes and sound reasoning as to why people should seek business education in any field. As Dr. Ullman leads the MD-MBA program at the U of Miami, he mainly speaks on the importance of business in the field of medicine.

Dr. Karcher MD, FCAP gives an impressive review on the practice of medical pathology as outlined by his career. He also discusses alarming trends in cancer incidence among young adults, risk factors and preventative measures that one could take to avoid such illnesses.

Dr. Michael Galbraith DO, shares insights from his career as a family-sports medicine physician and provides listeners with actionable items to avoid injury and maintain health. He also gives a comparison between weaknesses and strengths of both US and Canadian health systems as a doctor who has practiced in both countries.Resources referenced during the episode:@drgsportsmed​The American Medical Society of Sports Medicine

Dr. Jarrett Hammer DO, discusses how he has implemented preventative medicine into his family practice. He also shares his expertise on how patients and clinicians alike can be metabolically-minded in both therapeutic measures and lifestyle behaviors. Resources referenced during the episode: "Healthy For Life" by Donna K. Wallace and Ray Strand (2005) Clinical Guidelines for Metabolic Health Practitioners Diet Doctor website & Dr. Unwin "Why We Get Sick" by Benjamin Bikman (2020) "How Not To Get Sick" by Benjamin Bikman and Diana Keuilian (2024) "Good Energy" by Casey Means (2024) Fat Fiction YouTube Video

Dr. Manjari Dimri MBBS, shares her perspective on medical education and connecting with patients, the importance of metabolism in clinical practice as well as the risk factors and prevention of cancer.

Landon Deru PhD, MBA, ATC, shares his insights on the importance of metabolic health and how intermittent fasting can be used as an effective tool to reduce insulin resistance and improve longevity in addition to a holistic healthy lifestyle.