The ALL ME® Podcast

The ALL ME® Podcast High Risk Supplements: The Death of a Soldier – Leanne Sparling Most of us have walked into a vitamin store, health food store or even the local grocery and have walked the isle where Dietary Supplements are on the shelfs. What most people don't realize is that the Dietary Supplement industry as a whole does have a lack of regulation. As a result of this lack of regulation many...

The ALL ME® Podcast Atlanta Falcons/THF Partnership– Chris Millman When you think of the NFL, you likely think of the games you watch on TV. For each team you see on the field, there is a whole community behind them that they represent. Because of this, each team in the NFL has a Community Relations department that helps connect that team and that community. In this episode, we talk with Chris Mil...

The ALL ME® Podcast Energy Drinks: How Significant is the Risk- Dr. John Higgins At some point in your day, have you had that feeling like you need a pick me up to get through the day. Some people start every morning with a cup of coffee. Others feel the need to grab an energy drink to get a boost to get through their diet. BUT, could that energy drink be causing more damage to your body, especial...

The ALL ME® Podcast Warrior Babe – Nikkiey Stott Many of us out there are looking for ways to achieve our physical goals. We may be relying on restrictive diets or one size fits all fitness plans that do not take into account one thing-YOU! In the episode we are talking with Professional Fitness Trainer and World Renowned Natural Physique Athletes, Nikkiey Stott. Nikkiey is a former professional b...

The ALL ME® Podcast Organization of Competitive Bodies- Marjorie Thrash Bodybuilding-It is a sport that many often connect with Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances. While drugs like Anabolic Steroids and hGH are certainly being used by some in the sport, there are also groups out there competing drug free. The Organization of Competitive Bodies (OCB) is one of those groups. In this epi...

The ALL ME® Podcast Becoming a UFC Fighter – Mike King According to Webster's Dictionary, Mixed Martial Arts or MMA, is a contact sport that allows a wide range of fighting techniques including striking, kicking and grappling. Many of the athletes who compete in the sport of MMA are also masters of many Martial Arts from around the globe. In this episode we had a chance to sit down with former Ult...

The ALL ME® Podcast Eating Disorders in Men – Dr. Roberto Olivardia While nearly 70% of the United States struggle with their body weight, did you know over 30 million people struggle with an eating disorder. Did you know that 33% of those who struggle are male and this statistic is on the rise? What factors are driving more males to struggle with body image? In this podcast, Dr. Roberto Olivardia...

The ALL ME® Podcast Chasing Gold – Haylie McCleney Have you ever dreamed of being on an Olympic team? I know I have and have always loved watching the Olympics each year cheering on my country like millions of others. At the same time, have you ever thought how cool it would be to not only be on an Olympic team but also work in the profession you love? Our guest today is Haylie McCleney a Certifie...

The ALL ME® Podcast Being a Paralympian – Aaron Scheidies, Trevon Jenifer and Tyler Carter A TrueSport Collaboration The Paralympic Games are some of the most fun sports to watch on TV. Today we have a very unique opportunity to interview three of the top Paralympic Athletics in the U.S.A. The Paralympic Games or Paralympics are a series of various sporting events involving professional athletes w...

The ALL ME® Podcast Women In Sport: An Equity Conversation – Mandy Marquardt, Veronica Day, and Amara Mbionwu A TrueSport Collaboration Equity-it is a concept that we are all familiar with, but unfortunately in many settings today it is still not taking place. The setting we will be focusing on today is equity in women's sport. Often times women are faced with an uneven playing field when it comes...

The ALL ME® Podcast A Sports Medicine Physicians Perspective on Doping – Dr. Michele Labotz A TrueSport Collaboration Sports medicine is an area of medical practice that is concerned with the treatment of injuries resulting from athletic activities. In this episode we're going to talk with a Sports Medicine Doctor and Taylor Hooton Foundation Board Member, Dr. Michele Labotz, about her work in thi...

The ALL ME® Podcast Body Image Disorders in Athletes – Dr. Melissa Streno A TrueSport Collaboration Have you ever looked in the mirror and wasn't satisfied with what you saw with your body? Do you normally think about the way your body looks or feel embarrassed with your body in certain situations? With nearly 10 million people suffering from a body image disorder, it can pose a significant impact...

The ALL ME® Podcast Impact of Anxiety on Athletic Performance – Dr. Kevin Chapman A TrueSport Collaboration Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US affecting 40 million adults ages 18 and older which is 18% of the population. Did you also know that 35% of elite suffer from a mental health crisis which may manifest as stress, eating disorders, burnout, or depression and anxie...

The ALL ME® Podcast Teamwork Strategies and Core Principles- Nadia Kyba, MSW, RSW A TrueSport Collaboration Teamwork-it is a concept that is crucial to the success of any group setting, not just athletics, but one that can sometimes be hard to achieve. What does successful teamwork look like? When do we know it is taking place? What are the core concepts that compose comprehensive teamwork? In thi...

The ALL ME® Podcast From Student to Scientist Have you ever wondered what the life is like for a scientist, especially those who test athletes for various measures of performance? Furthermore, what steps do you need to take to get to that level? Whether it's testing an NFL player's sweat to see if they have enough electrolytes or trying to determine the correct carbohydrate solution to refuel an N...

The ALL ME® Podcast Suicide Squeeze: Bill Kashatus Did you know that there was a book that was written about Taylor Hooton? In this podcast we had a chance to interview the author, Bill Kashatus, who wrote "Suicide Squeeze: Taylor Hooton, Rob Garibaldi, and the Fight against Teenage Steroid Abuse." During this interview you're going to learn more about why Bill is so passionate about history, teac...

The ALL ME® Podcast Strategies for Weight Gain – Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN "You need to put on some weight". It is something a lot of us hear, particularly young people, but yet we are not often given the resources on how to do it. In fact, Taylor was told this exact thing in regards to advancing his baseball career. Therefore, we wanted to make an ALL ME Podcast episode to provide insight into...

The ALL ME® Podcast Steroid Analysis: Keith McLemore According to SteroidAnalysis.com for years, there has been a systematic campaign of 'dis-information' that is still being spread throughout the bodybuilding subculture simply to maintain or expand the base of illegal supplement users. This has resulted in an explosion of healthy young people who are willing to experiment with unknown pharmaceuti...

The ALL ME® Podcast Sports Psychology – Handling the Pressure - Sam Maniar, Ph. D. Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or just have daily pressure and stress from everyday life or are you an athlete who has performance anxiety? Did you know anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US affecting 40 million adults ages 18 and older which is 18% of the population? What about i...

The ALL ME® Podcast Drug Testing – Mike Colello Drug testing is a crucial component to the Anti-Doping Process, but many people do not realize the science behind that process. How does it work? What is the science behind it? How are samples analyzed? In this episode we dive into the world of drug testing with Mike Colello, the National Sales Manager for Aegis Sciences Corporation. Aegis runs one o...

The ALL ME® Podcast Losing a Son to Suicide: Felicia Labatore Losing anyone to suicide is a very difficult thing to go through in life. It's what we do with that tragic loss that can change the directory of others who might be struggling with drug abuse, mental health and someone who is thinking or has tried taking their own life. In this podcast I had the opportunity to talk with Felicia who is a...

The ALL ME® Podcast Public Relations in Professional Sports: Rick Cerrone The definition of Public Relations is the professional maintenance of a favorable public image by a company or other organization or famous person. There is no one better in the business than Rick Cerrone of Rick Cerrone Communications, who has built his business on experience that he has gained from the time he was in high...

The ALL ME® Podcast Impact of Concussion & Potential Treatment - Dr. Beth Pieroth The significance of concussions have been brought to light over the last 10 years to help athletes, parents, coaches, and sports medicine professionals have a better understanding of proper treatment protocols. Athletes from all sports, especially those that involve more use of the head such as football, hockey, socc...

The ALL ME® Podcast How to Get to the Top and Never Quit - Major Wright When it comes to hard work and overcoming obstacles there is one man who comes to mind that shares his story about his path to success and that man is former NFL Player, Major Wright. Nothing in life is handed to us and success doesn't come easily. In this podcast we're talking with Major Wright who is now an author, entrepren...

The ALL ME® Podcast The Power of Habits for Weight Loss - Dr. Brad Dieter One of the most complicated puzzles to solve in today's society is losing weight safely and effectively. What's even more important is how can you maintain that weight loss once you've reached your body weight goal? With over 70% of the US being overweight, there is an increased desire to try any method possible to lose weig...