Home Court Health with Tom Foolery

For once I will give ground to a disclaimer: I am not a doctor/dietician/nutritionist/licensed physician of any variety. What I am presenting in this body of work is a synthesis of the thoroughly investigated and highly effective efforts of Weston A. Price and the foundation in his illustrious name.    This is not to serve as medical advice, but instead, as a presentation to promote a sustainable...

This 2023 season has a wealth of intrigue and drama yet to unfold...   The year "begins" in Melbourne Park with the first Grand Slam, the sensational Australian Open. While a handful of tournaments will have already take place by the time the AO main draw kicks off on Monday January 16th, the players and fans all feel as though the two weeks Down Under light the fuse for the fireworks that will la...

I beseech YOU - informed, rational, free, curious people - to consider the facts re-presented in this series with an open mind. If instead of saying "This isn't true!" you asked, "Is this true? How do I know if it's true?", then you might surprise even yourself with what the possibilities are in reality...   This episode begins with commentary on the adversarial relationship between scientific mat...

I beseech YOU - informed, rational, free, curious people - to consider the facts re-presented in this series with an open mind. If instead of saying "This isn't true!" you asked, "Is this true? How do I know if it's true?", then you might surprise even yourself with what the possibilities are in reality...   This episode is dedicated to the recent context surrounding research and the evolution of...

This is a preview of my upcoming series, Hindsight in 2020 .   It is said that to know where we are going, we must first know where we've been. But what happens when we cannot agree on where we've been OR where we want to go?   This (somewhat) brief preview sheds light on the dis-ease that has preoccupied our collective consciousness since early 2020. What we knew, when, and how have been topics o...

Injuries strike at unexpected, devastating intervals, with profound effect... they slow us down, keep us from doing what we love, and remind us how fragile we are. Building resilience is not always straightforward, but we are gaining ground in the race to better evaluate our weaknesses and prevent further injuries.   But when we are in the throes of pain, how can we reset and return to a place of...

On a recent walk, the concept of "Health First" struck me in a new way... it seems to reflect my approach to how I engage with my life.   By prioritizing the choices and habits that keep me vital & moving toward my dream, I stay connected with constant energy to realize my fullest potential. Easier said than done, right? But the DOING is more attainable than you may think...   If you were to consi...

It's my belief that we are too casual, too modern, too unconscious for most of the important activities of our days and lives. Without ascribing a significance and meaning to our actions, it becomes easier and easier to do things automatically and quickly.   Slowing down - to say a prayer, reflect on the purpose - can bring us presence of mind and help us recognize the sanctity of this amazing exp...

I love poetry (as I mentioned in my podcast on Portals) because a poem can transport us to the boundless realm of imagination... It almost doesn't matter what the words say; what matters is how they make you feel, where they takes your thoughts, what the poem makes you want to do once you set it down.   Often I fall into the trap of thinking that I'm not creative or original, especially when I com...

When I think of Portals, I think of magical thresholds that have the power to transport me anywhere: backwards in history, forward to the future, into realms of fantasy...   Sounds kinda crazy, yes? Well, the beauty of imagination is that it can be entirely real and un-real at the same time, and only sounds crazy to those outside of its dimension. In a more tangible sense, I think we have access t...

My deep love of tennis has moved me to re-connect with various aspects of the game: coaching, playing, watching, reading, etc. What I could not have anticipated was the discovery of data that would capture my attention...   I am so grateful to Jeff Sackmann for his work in collecting and organizing decades-worth of tennis statistics. He has artfully turned that collection into a fascinating data s...

Are you open to constructive criticism? If you ask for someone's advice, will you listen even if it doesn't sound easy or sexy?   It's not easy to always be receptive to outside guidance, but if we are feeling stuck or uncertain, an external perspective can be just the ticket. In this episode, I tackle a question that hasn't been asked much since the days of town soccer and tennis try-outs: are yo...

I knew this day was coming, but it's still hard to say: Roger Federer has retired from professional tennis. For 24 years of my 28 years on this earth, Roger has been the consummate gentlemen's champion, fan-favorite, and family man.    It's been hard to learn the intimate details of his adult life, but thanks to the passage of time, there is a surprising and entertaining amount of information now...

My first encounter with the censorship influences of Meta and social media companies really stirred me up...   At the risk of making a mountain out of a molehill, I thought it would be productive to air my grievances with how this played out. I believe "sharing is caring", insofar as we can best express our concern and empathy through sharing our experiences, so that we can better heal and compreh...

In this special edition of "Who's to Say? with Tom Foolery", I had the distinct pleasure of connecting with someone who is a genuine force of nature in the fitness industry.   My love of fitness has tuned me in to some truly life-changing perspectives, helping me discover new and fun ways to express my God-given physical abilities . Few people have been more influential in the creative elements of...

Mentors and role models are hard to find anywhere, let alone in a gym... and yet, I was struck from the beginning by the force of one man's presence and its subtle, profound impact on the people around him. The idea of intersation and the inspiration behind "Who's to Say" revolve around input from the best minds and souls in my world. Jeff Handler has been a role model for me since I was a teenage...

Simply put, the difference between training versus exercise is that training is dedicated, disciplined, planned to support our goals; exercise is fun, active, and generally unstructured. To that end, we can acknowledge that often what we lack in realizing our fitness and health dreams is a clear vision that shapes a clear path. I always encourage questions to kickstart this process, most important...

Richard Feynman famously stated that "science is the belief in the ignorance of experts." From the horse's mouth, that's a pretty compelling statement... it appears that, despite being very much within the heart of the scientific world, Feynman in his timeless wisdom understood the limits of their achievements.  Such humility seems to be missing from the scientific community today, and as I lay ou...

As we become increasingly distracted by frivolous concerns and meaningless tensions, I wanted to bring your attention to the issues we are all facing regarding the future of our sustainable air, soil, water and food. I hope episode has a universal message to understand and heal our natural systems through greater awareness and simplicity. In this episode, I discuss: The evolution of politics into...

Unbound play is one of the keys to longevity... When we do things we love, without obsessing over the outcome, we gain so much more than a good workout, or a fun time: we capture a timeless sense of youth and vitality. Today, I delve into several aspects of playing games in life that will keep us in FLOW, revitalize our sense of creativity, and embrace our child-like nature that we were told to le...

Most of these words are not my own, but they are deserving of an echo... From The Way to Love , we can plot roads to more awareness and vitality. I appreciate anything that empowers YOU to enjoy responsibility for changing your life... and it starts with one step in the right direction!   Thanks for  listening to "Who's to Say?" with Tom Foolery. Let's talk again soon.     Thank you for listening...

The game of tennis is a beautiful medium for the game of life: bad bounces, good luck; weak opponents and strong adversaries; crushing failure and exhilarating victory; constant feedback and delayed gratification; grind, sprint, win, lose... Having played the game for more than twenty years now, it still never ceases to amaze me what I can learn about myself on the court. Competitive tennis is my...

It is a rarity to encounter great mentors and teachers in this day and age... that is why I  had to enlist the help of some of the greatest minds of our generation (albeit, from a distance) to counsel me in my continuing education.  Now, this is not a complete list of my adopted senseis, but these are the men and women, past and present, whom I believe have a lot of wisdom to offer for us all to -...

This podcast is dedicated to timeless truths, the adventures of living and learning, and through candid dialogue, uncovering some of the things we take for granted. I, for one, am hoping to add many companions in this pursuit... but I'd like to know what issues (or solutions) unite us, and how we can bridge the gap between the rest of us. We are still setting the stage for this first Act... to bet...

It all started with my Olympic lifting coach saying to me, "Why are you making it LOOK so hard?!" From then on, I developed an intense commitment to focusing on aligning my body's reactions with my purpose and effort. To that end, I wanted to share my version of the 'Anatomy of Happiness', which are the manifest ways that we can bring our body into perfect alignment with our natural state of fluid...