Healthy Hustling Podcast w/ Dr. Eric Broadworth

Hope Van Dyke joins the Healthy Hustling Podcast to discuss her journey with running, nutrition and physical therapy.   She talks about the myths surrounding running that effected her running career in high school and college, as well as how to identify if you are suffering from RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport).   Hope gives her recommendation to female athletes and runners that have irregular menstrual cycles and why it's important to do something about it.   Please subscribe to this channel!   Visit www.fuelphysicaltherapy.com   Want to join the podcast?  Email eric@fuelphysicaltherapy.com

Dr. Eddie O'Connor discusses how he has helped athletes of all ages and levels, from high school to professional, find their peak performance and overcome obstacles.   Dr. Eddie O'Connor discusses how he has helped athletes manage anxiety, depression, panic disorders, and other mental health disorders overcome these obstacles so that they may excel in their sport.   Dr. Eddie O’Connor is a professional speaker and both clinical and sport psychologist, specializing in removing barriers to peak performance. He is a Fellow and Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. Dr. Eddie has worked with youth, high school, collegiate, national and international, Junior Olympic and professional athletes and coaches, as well as performing artists and musicians.   Dr. Eddie is frequently sought after by media, appearing regularly on FOX News in Grand Rapids, a featured guest on SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio, and quoted in ESPN.com, NBA.com, Los Angeles Times, Runner’s World, NYMag.com, and CNN.com.  He is author and host of “The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in Life” by The Great Courses, quoted in the New York Times as being the “Netflix of learning” who recruit “the world’s greatest professors” that “are truly special.”  Want to contact Dr. Eddie?  Visit https://dreddieoconnor.com/ for more information.   ...  Want to contact Dr. Eric Broadworth regarding an injury or to be a guest on the podcast?   Visit www.fuelphysicaltherapy.com  Email: eric@fuelphysicaltherapy.com

Jessica Broadworth is a former dancer and the wife of host, Dr. Eric Broadworth. Jessica discusses how her dance career was cut short by a hamstring injury in her senior year of high school and the path she had to take to navigate life as well as rehab her injury. She discusses the physical and mental hardships that were involved with her injury as well as redefining her identity following the injury. Jessica and Eric also discuss how life has changed now that Eric is recovering from surgery and what it's like for Jessica to take care of Eric since he is in a sling for 6 weeks and unable to do most of the tasks that he once took for granted such as driving. Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast player! If you would like to come on the Healthy Hustling Podcast w/ Dr. Eric Broadworth contact eric@fuelphysicaltherapy.com for all inquiries. Visit fuelphysicaltherapy.com for more information!

Dr. Eric Broadworth interviews Dr. Kendall Hamilton on the latest episode of the Healthy Hustling Podcast.   They discuss the options for returning to sport and activity following a pectoralis major tear and whether surgery or conservative care is recommended. They also discuss the time line to return to sport and activity, as well as what that time line looks like for both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.    Dr. Kendall Hamilton is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency through Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners in affiliation with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at The Methodist Hospital in Houston and previously served as assistant team physician for the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, Houston Texans, Houston Dynamo, Houston Ballet, Rice University and NASA Astronaut Corps.  Dr. Kendall Hamilton specializes in reconstruction of the shoulder, elbow, and knee as well as cartilage transplantation.   Be sure to follow Dr. Kendall Hamilton on Instagram @kendallhamiltonmd   You can also visit www.spectrumhealth.org to schedule an appointment with him.   To schedule an appointment or contact Dr. Eric Broadworth simply visit  www.fuelphysicaltherapy.com

On season 2, episode 1, Dr. Eric Broadworth discusses how he tore his pec tendon while bench pressing. Season 2 of the Healthy Hustling Podcast w/ Dr. Eric Broadworth will feature various athletes, trainers, and healthcare professionals and what it takes to overcome obstacles, especially injuries, to return to a high level of performance.   Check out this episode at 2:48 on YouTube to see the video of the bench pressing injury. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast! You can also find this podcast on all major podcast platforms.   Visit www.fuelphysicaltherapy.com for any questions related to injury. Contact Dr. Eric Broadworth at 616-965-1159 or via email at eric@fuelphysicaltherapy.com

Dr. Vonda Wright discusses mental and physical hardiness & hope for the future. Dr. Wright discusses how her experience working with professional athletes has helped all individuals deal with stress, especially amid the current pandemic.   In this new era where we find ourselves, we may feel the safe option is to hunker down and wait for the normal we recognize to once again return. But as leaders and highly functioning individuals, we are more than capable of a PIVOT to a forward-facing approach to mental and physical resilience that builds a new kind of strength and moves us forward into this new world.   Dr. Vonda Wright brings tactics for building physical and mental resilience from her 20 years of experience working with high-performance and professional athletes to gird yourself against external stress, build strength in all areas of your life, bend but not break, and make the best out of our current reality.   Dr. Vonda Wright is an orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized authority on active aging and mobility. She specializes in sports medicine and currently serves as the inaugural Chief of Sports Medicine and Orthopedics for Northside Health System in Atlanta. An intra-preneur, Dr. Wright was the Inaugural Medical Director of the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex a 158,000 sqft integrated sports medicine and performance joint venture between UPMC and the 5x Stanley Cup Campion Pittsburgh Penguins and the founding director of the Performance and Research Initiative for Masters Athletes (PRIMA). Her pioneering research in mobility and musculoskeletal aging is changing the way we view and treat the aging process.   In addition to her surgical practice, Dr. Wright is a media content expert and regularly appears on national TV shows including “Dr. Oz,” and “The Doctors.” She is frequently quoted in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today and U.S. News & World Report, as well as in magazines such as Maxim, Prevention, Fitness, MORE, Runner’s World, Best Life, and Arthritis Today and numerous online publications.  She proudly serves on the Sharecare Medical Advisory Board.  Dr. Wright speaks worldwide and has authored five books; “Fitness After 40: How to Stay Strong at Any Age” and “Guide to THRIVE: 4 steps to Body, Brains & Bliss,” “Younger in 8 weeks,” an “A Parents Playbook for Raising Healthy Athletes,” and “Masterful Care of the Aging Athlete.” Dr. Wright earned her Masters of Science at Rush University, her medical degree from the University of Chicago, completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and her fellowship in sports and shoulder surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. She currently lives in Atlanta with her husband, 2x Stanley Cup champion, Peter Taglianetti and their blended family of 6 kids.   To learn more about Dr. Wright visit https://www.drvondawright.com  Follow her on IG: @drvondawright  For more information on Dr. Eric Broadworth visit www.fuelphysicaltherapy.com

Reflexive Performance Reset (also known as RPR) is a simple system of breathing and tactile input to reset your body’s nervous system to shift your body out of patterns of compensation and pain. Movement compensation patterns are a common cause of non contact injuries in sports as well as everyday aches and pain that also limit an athlete’s performance. The RPR wake up drills use reflex points to reset the body out of these compensation patterns. Athletes can do these wake up drills themselves and take back control of their own health and performance. I interviewed Jack Ginn who introduced me to RPR. Jack Ginn is a football and strength/conditioning coach. Jack has coached at the collegiate level and also works with high school athletes. Jack has a wealth of experience and knowledge that helps athletes take their game to the next level. If you have questions for Jack Ginn you can find him on twitter @jackginn Check out Fuel Physical Therapy & Sports Performance at www.fuelphysicaltherapy.com Have any questions? Email eric@fuelphysicaltherapy.com

Dr. Trent Nessler joins Dr. Eric Broadworth on the Healthy Hustling Podcast and discusses the importance of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training with rehab for knee injuries.   Dr. Trent Nessler talks about his own knee injury and how he has used BFR training, Normatec Recovery, Black Oxygen supplement and Grade IV Laser treatment to speed up his recovery.  Blood Flow Restriction training is a technique that combines low intensity exercise with blood flow occlusion using pressurized cuffs that produces similar results to high intensity strength training.    Dr. Trent Nessler is the President of the Vitality division of Rebound Vitality. Trent is the founder and developer of the ViPerform AMI™ & ViPerform AMI™ RTSport, ACL Play It Safe and Run Safe.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology, a master’s in physical therapy, and a doctorate with a focus in biomechanics and motor learning.  Dr. Nessler has been a sports medicine physical therapist for 23+ years and is co-developer of a 3D movement assessment that is used by more than 400 pro teams, colleges and organizations and which has been used to assess over 20,000 athletes in the U.S.  A published researcher and college textbook author, Trent speaks internationally on the topic of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and injury prevention and serves as a consultant for professional teams and organizations.  As a sports physical therapist, avid weight lifter for more than 40 years and competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt, Dr. Nessler is always looking for ways to apply the latest science to optimize outcomes and enhance athletic performance. For more information on Trent Nessler:  https://justrebound.com/ Blog: https://drtrentnessler.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/bjjpt_acl_guy/  For more information on Dr. Eric Broadworth  Website: www.fuelphysicaltherapy.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ericbroadworth.dpt.ocs Facebook: facebook.com/fuelphysicaltherapy

Active Atoms is a turmeric extract supplement that is 15x stronger than many other brands.   Turmeric may be used for inflammation and supports joint health, boosts the immune system, and enhances memory and brain function.   Studies show that 1500 mg of turmeric extract per day for 28 days can improve joint function by promoting a healthy inflammation response.    Dr. Marc Robinson discusses how his career in physical therapy, and helping patients with chronic pain, has led him to founding Active Atoms to further improve people's lifestyle and decrease pain through appropriate turmeric supplementation as well as an active lifestyle.   Learn more about Active Atoms at www.activeatoms.com   ---------  Dr. Eric Broadworth is a physical therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the owner and founder of Fuel Physical Therapy & Sports Performance in Grand Rapids and Grand Haven. Dr. Broadworth specializes in helping athletes overcome pain and injury and return to a high level of performance.   To find out more about Dr. Broadworth visit www.fuelphysicaltherapy.com

Yoga has amazing results and benefits for physical and mental health. I recommend yoga to a lot of athletes I work with for injury prevention and to improve their performance by working on their breathing, strength, balance and flexibility.   After hearing and seeing Mary Ochsner's yoga practice, I knew I had to have her on the Healthy Hustling Podcast to discuss the importance of this practice. Mary specializes in helping beginners practice and learn about yoga.   Mary and I discuss how yoga can be for EVERYONE. You don't have to be extremely flexible or be able to perform all the yoga poses right away. Your practice can all be adapted to meet you where you are at in life.    Mary has her own app that you can download on Apple and Android devices that has many amazing classes, challenges and tutorials.   If you are new to yoga, or thinking about beginning, I strongly recommend you listen to this podcast and check out her app!   Download her app Mary Ochsner Yoga for a 14 day free trial and be sure to give Mary a follow on IG @maryochsner.

Dr. Joe Hanisko joins the Healthy Hustling Podcast w/ Dr. Eric Broadworth and discusses how he blends physical therapy and CrossFit, the benefits that CrossFit provides and whether CrossFit is good or bad for you.  This entertaining episode brings together 2 physical therapists that are passionate about physical therapy and leading active lifestyles.    Dr. Joe Hanisko is a physical therapist in Grand Rapids and is also a faculty member for the Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE). With ICE Dr. Hanisko travels around the countryto provide continuing education for physical therapists and healthcare providers.  Be sure to subscribe to this page for up to date content and info on health and wellness!

Danny Carpenter joins the Healthy Hustling Podcast w/ Dr. Eric Broadworth to discuss tips and tricks in digital marketing and social media and how he has used it in the fitness industry. Danny does work with a number of gyms and companies including Train Grand Haven, Ten Thousand Clothing Company,  Lactigo, and K-Swiss.Danny does excellent work with digital marketing and is very passionate about fitness and giving back to the local community. You can find Danny on IG @dannycarp or go to www.dannycarp.com This episode is brought to you by Ten Thousand Clothing Company & Gentleman's Box.  Ten Thousand Clothing Company is giving 10% of all sales back to local CrossFit boxes during the next month. And Gentleman's Box is offering all listeners a discount on their premium subscription box valued at $300 for just $80 with code Fuel at checkout. Go to https://gentlemansbox.com/ to check out their amazing box with the top of the line men's fashion and accessories for bringing out the gentleman in you.

Chelsey Langley joins the Healthy Hustling Podcast w/ Dr. Eric Broadworth to discuss the importance of stress management techniques and mental health during the coronavirus pandemic. She provides great tips and tools for keeping the entire family mentally healthy including parents and children. Chelsey discusses her own challenges as a small business owner, parent, and wife to make changes during this time while also creating a stable environment for her family. Chelsey is an occupational therapist and the owner of Paper Plane Therapies based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She specializes in trauma, neurodevelopmental treatment, manual therapies and sensory processing treatment in the pediatric population. You can find more information about Chelsey at paperplanetherapies.com and you can connect with them on social media for more information. This episode is brought to you by Hyperice & Gentleman's Box.  Be sure to listen to this episode and receive a 15% discount on Hyperice products including the hypervolt with a special code for listeners. https://hyperice.com/couponcodelink/apply/index/?code=FUELPT15&url=none  and use Code FUELPT15 at checkout Gentleman's Box is offering all listeners a discount on their premium subscription box valued at $300 for just $80 with code Fuel at checkout. Go to https://gentlemansbox.com/ to check out their amazing box with the top of the line men's fashion and accessories for bringing out the gentleman in you.

Dr. Nathan Panzlau joins Dr. Eric Broadworth on the Healthy Hustling Podcast to discuss his experience with COVID-19 in New York City.   Dr. Nathan Panzlau is an ER physician at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and has first hand experience with fighting the coronavirus on the front lines.  Dr. Panzlau discusses the impact of social distancing and how contagious the virus is. He talks about having to hold a phone up so that loved ones can say good bye to those dying of the coronavirus because they cannot be allowed in the same room.   This episode is brought to you by Hyperice. Be sure to listen to this episode and receive a 15% discount on Hyperice products including the hypervolt with a special code for listeners. https://hyperice.com/couponcodelink/apply/index/?code=FUELPT15&url=none Code FUELPT15 at checkout 

Episode 6 - Interview w/ Cassie Rubley   In the latest episode of the Healthy Hustling Podcast w/ Dr. Eric Broadworth I interviewed Cassie Rubley, owner of Train Grand Haven. Cassie and her boyfriend Mike have built an amazing community of fitness at Train Grand Haven.  During the COVID-19 pandemic they have loaned out every piece of equipment that they could to their members. They have also continued to program home workouts for all members and the community during the quarantine. Anyone looking for a good workout should follow them on IG and Facebook to give their workouts a try!  Cassie works with Project Purple to raise money and awareness to fight pancreatic cancer. Cassie sadly lost her mother to Pancreatic Cancer in September 2019.  The next event Cassie is hosting for Project Purple coming up is this Saturday April 11! Please help support this cause. The event is 60 minutes of burpees. So for 60 minutes you try to get in as many burpees as you can. If you want to partake you can go Live on social media such as Facebook or upload a small video clip of yourself doing burpees to help spread awareness.   To donate to this cause please go to  https://pledgeit.org/cassie-s-60-minutes-of-burpees-for-pancreatic-cancer All donations are greatly appreciated so that we can help fund research to fight pancreatic cancer 💜

In this interview, Michael Paas and I discuss the importance of psychology for athletes and coaches. We go over how to have the right mind set in athletics and using techniques such as mental imagery to prepare for competition and as a part of training to reach goals. We also talk about the importance of training cycles and how to utilize submaximal effort efficiently when training for competitions. Michael Paas is a CrossFit ahtlete and coach. He is also a former Hope College football player and track coach. Michael double majored in Psychology and Exercise Science at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Michael utilizes his degree in both his own training and his ability to coach and mentor other athletes. For more information go to www.fuelphysicaltherapy.com Follow me on Facebook @fuelphysicaltherapy and IG: @dr.ericbroadworth.dpt.ocs

Functional nutrition can feel confusing… so we unpack it. In this episode, Eric sits down with Treva Jungbluth (NBHWC-certified health & wellness coach, CPT) and Dr. Margaret O’Neill, DPT to connect the dots between gut health, stress, hormones, sleep, weight loss, autoimmunity, and injury risk/recovery for active adults and athletes.You’ll learn:What functional nutrition is (root-cause, whole-system approach) and how it differs from traditional dieteticsHow stress and sleep drive cortisol rhythms, recovery, metabolism, and injury risk (plus practical destress tactics you can start today)The gut–immune–hormone connection: SIBO basics, stool testing, leaky gut, and why 70–80% of your immune system lives in the gutWomen’s health & performance: cycle-aware training/nutrition, why injury risk can change across the cycle, and how to adjust workoutsAutoimmune & skin issues: why addressing gut and hormones can calm flares—and realistic timelines for changeSmart use of supplements & detox vs. “quick fixes,” and how PT + nutrition work together to heal fasterKey takeawaysTreat the body as a system: gut, adrenals, thyroid, metabolism, and brain all “talk.”Sleep is a pillar (aim for ~8–9 hrs for women; quality matters—deep & REM). Morning sunlight and nighttime blue-light hygiene help.Stress bucket and willpower: shrink hidden stressors (under-eating, gut issues, poor sleep) and add short breathing breaks + nature time.Progress takes time: think in months, not weeks. Quick meds may relieve symptoms but don’t always resolve causes.PT + functional nutrition together accelerate healing and reduce repeat injuries.Connect with the guestsTreva JungbluthIG: @functionalmed.trevaEmail: trevaj@vidalcoaching.comDr. Margaret O’NeilEmail: oneilmargaret45@gmail.comIG: @marge_oneil...Dr. Eric Broadworth is an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, sports physical therapist, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and the owner of Fuel Health & Wellness. For more information see below.Website: www.fuelhealthwellnss.comEmail: eric@fuelphysicaltherapy.comInstagram: @dr.ericbroadworth

Did you know that your body can hold on to stress and trauma, often for years, without you even realizing it?In this week’s episode of the Healthy Hustling Podcast, I sat down with Rory Sadoff, a life coach and somatic therapy practitioner, and Dr. Margaret O’Neil, a physical therapist, to talk about how trauma shows up in our bodies and how somatic therapy can help release it.We covered:✅ What somatic therapy is and how it differs from “talk therapy”✅ Why our bodies store trauma (yes, the body really does keep the score)✅ Signs your body may be holding trauma — and how this can differ between men and women✅ Techniques used in somatic sessions and how to practice them in daily life✅ How somatic therapy supports emotional, mental, and physical healing✅ How physical therapists and somatic practitioners can work together for better patient careThis episode is packed with insights for both clinicians and anyone on a personal healing journey.👉 Connect with Rory📧 Email: Rory.sadoff13@gmail.com🌐 Website: rcscoach.com🔑 Free Somatic Library (Password: rcsmember)📅 Book a discovery call: calendly.com/rory-sadoff13/discovery-call-for-fhr👉 Connect with Dr. Margaret O’Neil📧 Email: oneilmargaret45@gmail.com

In this episode of the Healthy Hustling Podcast, host Dr. Eric Broadworth sits down with Alyssa Johncola, Account Director at RegenMed, a cutting-edge healthcare data company leading the charge in real-world evidence collection.Dr. Eric Broadworth and Alyssa Johncola explore how RegenMed’s “Physician Owned Circles” empower physical therapists, chiropractors, and other healthcare providers to track real-time patient outcomes across treatments like Class IV laser therapy, shockwave, PRP, and more. They discuss the power of outcome-based care, the importance of standardized patient-reported measures (like ODI and VAS), and how this data is influencing insurers, direct-to-employer contracts, and treatment protocols.Key topics include:How RegenMed is making outcome tracking easier for cliniciansUsing real-world data to compare treatment devices and protocolsThe impact of Class IV laser therapy and shockwave on back and shoulder painHow RegenMed’s data supports direct-to-employer and other performance based healthcare modelsDiscussion around GLP-1 medications, muscle loss concerns, and the future of longevity medicineThe importance of separating effective treatments from marketing hypeIf you're a healthcare provider looking to validate your outcomes, improve patient care, and stand out in a crowded market, this episode is for you.👉 Interested in joining a RegenMed circle? Visit: https://www.rgnmed.com/circles/poc-how-it-works📩 Contact Alyssa directly: ajohncola@rgnmed.com📬 Contact Dr. Eric Broadworth:Email: eric@fuelphysicaltherapy.comWebsite: www.fuelhealthwellness.com

In this episode of the Healthy Hustling Podcast, Dr. Eric Broadworth sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta—Ayurveda expert, supplement formulator, and founder of Fusionary Formulas—for a powerful conversation on how ancient Eastern medicine can heal the modern Western body.We explore the foundations of Ayurveda, including the circadian rhythm, gut health, inflammation, and lifestyle alignment through the body's natural healing processes without the use of unnecessary medications. Dr. Gupta shares how turmeric and other super spices can serve as natural, science-backed alternatives to prescription medications, especially for chronic pain, arthritis, autoimmune issues, and other inflammatory issues causing pain.You'll learn:What is Ayurveda and how does it help heal the bodyHow aligning with your circadian rhythm impacts healing, metabolism, and longevityThe anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric (and how to use it effectively)What to look for in high-quality supplementsHow to reduce dependency on pain medications naturallyWhether you're a physical therapist, healthcare provider, or someone battling chronic pain, this episode is full of practical, evidence-informed insights to help you take control of your health.🔗 Learn more at: https://www.shivanigupta.com💊 Try her supplements: https://fusionaryformulas.com (use code DRERIC for 15% off)📱 Follow Dr. Shivani: @dr.shivanigupta🎙️ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.