The Code: A Guide to Health and Human Performance

“Blood flow restriction or BFR from the simplest stance is a strategy for exercise to try to replicate what happens when we lift heavy or do high intensity,” explains Dr. Ben Weatherford, PT, DPT. Today, Dr. Ben talks with host Dr. Andrew about the science behind Blood Flow Restriction and how it can be applied in rehab settings.   People in physical therapy for injuries, chronic conditions, and p...

“Focus on what you can control. Focus on continuing to show up and be consistent,” shares host Dr. Andrew Fix. Today, Andrew shares the story of Jalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. His resilience and perseverance through every challenge thrown at him paid off in a big way, with him getting to the Super Bowl in just his third year in the NFL.    Jalen initially wanted to go to UT...

“When you work hard and aren't scared of failing in front of other people, it also gives others permission to do the same,” shares Beau Doring, performance coach and owner of V23 Athletics. Today, Beau talks with host Andrew about how culture can build community.   Coaching is an important tool for any athlete. If you push yourself too far for a long time without making sure you are exercising cor...

“A lot of times we find people start to strengthen rather than just stretch, and wouldn’t you know it, their symptoms start to change. Their symptoms start to go away, because strengthening through the range of motion can actually help you provide more mobility and more length through the tissue,” explains host Dr. Andrew Fix. Today, Dr. Andrew talks about common issues like low back pain and scia...

“These are things that can propel me, give me the energy and the vision to take care of my family. To be there for them, to make a profound difference in their lives. I'm not doing it for me. I'm doing it for them,” shares Matt Moriarity, owner of the Matthew Moriarty Agency at Farmers Insurance and Financial Services. Today, Matt shares his tips for living a life of excellence.   Matt believes st...

“If I pay attention to my protein, it takes the guesswork out of so much other stuff,” explains host Dr. Andrew. When you’re building muscle, you must prioritize your protein. Although it may seem challenging, Dr. Andrew reveals how much protein you need in your diet to see long-term results.   Whether you are trying to lose weight, gain muscle, recover from workouts, or heal from injuries, you mu...

“I'm trying to act brave and inspire other people too,” explains Evan Ritt, Owner and Founder of Tolos. After playing hockey in France and England and experiencing consistent sports-related injuries, Evan became very interested in his health. This passion led him to start a barefoot footwear brand, where his holistic designs enhance both podiatric health and athletic performance.   After a five-ye...

“Go control the things within your control and let the other things be what they are,” explains host Dr. Andrew. There are always parts of life that are out of our control, which is always difficult to admit. Today, Dr. Andrew explores how to focus on what you can control so you can have a more performance-enhancing mindset.   Whether it’s your fitness, wellness, or anything else, life doesn’t alw...

“Our mission has always been to give athletes better access to quality services that they need for training,” explains Chelsey Palmer, Founder of Training Block. After her husband started experiencing chronic knee issues from running, Chelsey wondered if there was a place for people to gain easy access to sports injury help. Now, she has created an online platform where endurance athletes can acce...

“I think the people that view their job as a job, and it's just something that they have to do. And they go into their day with a mindset of, “I have to do this,” as opposed to “I get to do this,” explains host Dr. Andrew. Dr. Andrew understands that not everyone loves their job the way he loves his. With this in mind, he urges listeners to find a daily passion that motivates them and brings them...

“I love being around like-minded people, sharing experiences and activities that have brought me tremendous joy,” explains Eric Hinman, five-time IRONMAN Athlete and Branding Consultant. After graduating college, Eric started his career in insurance. Recognizing that this experience gave him a solid financial foundation, Eric is now free to pursue his passions with authenticity.   A committed IRON...

  “We have routines, and we like routines because it helps keep things slightly more predictable. And it helps keep things consistent,” explains host Dr. Andrew. We must structure our time for consistency as we try to live a healthy lifestyle. Understanding the importance of a morning routine, Dr. Andrew explains how to start your day with the habits you need to thrive.   Morning routines are cruc...

“Investments is just one of the areas that we look at when we look at somebody's overall financial health,” explains Jimmy Molloy, President & Owner of Blue Collar Financial Advisors. Although planning for our retirement seems unrelated to our physical health, the two are very connected. Today, Jimmy shares how to navigate financial planning to better our overall lives.    Just like dieting, i...

“What we see from heat exposure from saunas and whatnot is an improvement in our overall health,” explains host Dr. Andrew. There are many wellness tactics to boost your health, including temperature exposure. With this in mind, Dr. Andrew shares the benefits of heat and its positive effects on the body.   If you have access to a sauna, Dr. Andrew highly recommends using it. Not only does soaking...

“Starting to do little things for ourselves and realizing how much happier we were outside of the office snowballed into us wanting to do more for ourselves,” explains Reana Kaminsky, Co-owner of the getREAL Shop. Reana and her sister Alex first came to Physio Room for recovery help after a bike run event and now are close friends of the group. Reflecting on their weight loss journeys, the Kaminsk...

“One of the main reasons that a lot of people are starting to do cold exposure is as a way to build resilience and grit,” explains host Dr. Andrew Fix. Deliberate cold exposure has been getting a lot of attention lately for the physical and mental health benefits it can provide when done correctly. Dr. Andrew has been using the ice bath or cold plunge method for his own health and has noticed posi...

“If I have a young athlete that comes to me, I'm going to recommend surgery because they’ll want to get back to their sport,” explains guest Dr. Ally Nelson, PT, DPT, OCS at Physio Room. Joined by other Physio Room doctors, Dr. Tim Tracy PT, DPT, and OCS, and Dr. James Stetson DC, Pn1, CF-L1, and SFDN-1, Dr. Ally and host Dr. Andrew discuss all things ACL reconstruction.   If you’re into fitness,...

“I think the biggest reason I food prep is to stay consistent,” explains host Dr. Andrew. It may not be easy to fit in a nutritious meal when our days get challenging, and we may be tempted to make poor choices. To help combat unhealthy food patterns, Dr. Andrew provides the top reasons to meal prep.   When we have too many food choices, we usually want to make the most fun ones, not necessarily t...

“I think everything happens for a reason, and we all have our unique path,” explains Dr. Julie Foucher, Physician with Wild Health and Former Crossfit Games Athlete. Always passionate about sports, Dr. Julie quickly fell in love with Crossfit while pursuing her medical degree. Understanding the correlation between fitness and well-being, Dr. Julie now practices precision medicine, helping others o...

“It might be uncomfortable to start, but you're probably not going to regret it after you step outside your comfort zone just a little bit,” explains host Dr. Andrew. Even though we are used to trying to make our lives easier, Dr. Andrew recognizes the benefit of living outside our comfort zone. Today, Dr. Andrew provides a helpful reminder to push your limits and allow yourself to thrive.   When...

“Human beings have been making footwear and wearing footwear for 99.9% of human history,” explains Steven Sashen, CEO of Xero Shoes. A long-time entrepreneur, Steven has never had a traditional job. After realizing he had a form problem after taking off his shoes, Steven made his own sandals, leading him to start his next venture, Xero Shoes.    For the past fifty years, the footwear industry has...

“There is not a one-size-fits-all return to running program or protocol,” explains host Dr. Andrew. Post-injury, it may be challenging to figure out returning to running safely. Since there is no one way to heal, Dr. Andrew lays out different ways to become a runner once again.   If you injure yourself from running, you may believe that all you need to do is rest. Although taking a break is worthw...

“The critical measure for foot function is toe flexor strength,” explains Dr. Emily Splichal, Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist. As a functional podiatrist and lover of fitness, Dr. Emily holistically looks to the feet to improve one’s movement. With her minimalist footwear company Naboso, Dr. Emily strives to enhance sensory nerve function in the foot and improve lives.    According to Dr....

“If I don't schedule my workouts into my day, then things are going to get in the way of that,” says host Dr. Andrew. With such a busy life, it’s common to believe we need to finish our other tasks before getting to workout. Recognizing that this mentality sets us up for failure, Dr. Andrew explains how to prioritize our health in feasible ways.   It’s perfectly normal to have busy calendars, but...

“If we're getting good coordination between the pelvic floor and our abs, we're just going to be able to generate more power,” explains Dr. Amber Rand, PT, DPT, OTR/L, CHT, CMTPT, and Physio Room’s Women's Health Specialist. Through her own challenges with pregnancy, Dr. Amber became passionate about women’s health. At Physio Room, she helps mothers through their pregnancy journeys and educates he...