In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Bott, owner of Sports AdvantEdge and Edge Baseball and a strength and conditioning coach with more than 25 years of experience.

Brian has worked with athletes at every level, including 13 seasons as an assistant strength coach with Wisconsin Badger Football and with numerous athletes who went on to professional football. But in this conversation, we focus on something especially important for parents: how we can help young athletes develop the right way.

We talk about the role of strength training in youth sports, common misconceptions about kids and lifting weights, injury prevention, recovery, and how training should evolve as athletes grow.

We also dive into nutrition for young athletes—including what kids should be eating to fuel practices and games, the importance of protein and carbohydrates, hydration, recovery, and some of the common nutrition mistakes parents and athletes make.

Whether you're the parent of a young athlete, a coach, or simply interested in helping kids build healthy habits through sports, this episode is packed with practical advice and insight from someone who has spent decades working with athletes.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Common myths about youth strength training
• Building strength, speed, power, mobility, and coordination
• The importance of movement quality over lifting heavy
• Youth sports specialization and athletic development
• Training during the season vs. the off-season
• Injury prevention and recovery
• Sleep and rest for young athletes
• How to properly fuel young athletes
• Practical nutrition tips for busy sports families
• How parents can support their young athletes without adding pressure
• What Brian wishes more parents understood about developing young athletes

Want to learn more and connect with Brian? Find Brian on Social Media:

• Instagram: @brianbott23
• X: @botter23
• Facebook: Brian Bott

Find and follow Sports AdvantEdge:

• Instagram: @sportsadvantedge
• Website: SportsAdvantEdge.com

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Dr. Jeremy, owner of RSM Sports Medicine in Red Bank, NJ, figured that out the hard way through his own experience as a patient. What he built in response is the kind of practice most people don't know exists: results-driven, patient-obsessed, and the last stop before surgery for people the system gave up on. We get into his personal story, why he started RSM, how he runs a small business without compromising on care, and yes — why physical therapists hate him.

Find Dr. Jeremy: RSMSportsMed.com | @RSM_athlete_doc | @RSMSportsMed

Contact Dr. Jeremy: DrJeremy@RSMSportsMed.com

If you've ever started strong on a Monday and fallen off by Thursday, this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by Lisa, founder of Lifestyle with Lisa and certified nutrition coach and personal trainer, for one of the most honest conversations we've had on the show. We're unpacking why motivation isn't the answer, what it actually takes to build consistency, and how the way you talk to yourself shapes everything. No extremes, no perfection — just a more balanced, sustainable way to show up for yourself.

What We Cover:

• Why motivation is tied to emotion — and why that's exactly why it fades
• How to recognize all-or-nothing thinking before it derails your whole week
• The shift from chasing outcome goals to building an identity rooted in who you're becoming
• What everyday, low-drama discipline actually looks like in real life
• How to change your inner dialogue without it feeling fake or forced
• Why the "boring" moments — the routine, the repetition, the quiet consistency — are where real change happens
• What accountability that actually works looks like, and where to start if you're doing it alone

Connect with Lisa on Instagram: @lifestylew.lisa

Shelley shares her personal journey into the world of nutrition and how it led her to focus on anti-inflammatory living - not as a restrictive diet, but as a simple, supportive approach to feeling better in your body. We talk about different types of inflammation, who can benefit from an anti-inflammatory lifestyle, and how to start without feeling overwhelmed.

We also dive into the reality of today’s health and wellness space - why it feels so saturated with trends and quick fixes, and how to tune out the noise so you can focus on what truly works for you.

If you’ve ever felt confused or discouraged by all the conflicting health advice out there and you're looking for somewhere to start, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, empowered, and ready to take small, meaningful steps forward.

What We Cover:

• Shelley’s personal health journey and what led her to this work
• What an anti-inflammatory diet really means (in simple terms)
• Easy, realistic ways to start eating in a more anti-inflammatory way
• Why the wellness industry feels so overwhelming - and how to simplify it

Connect with Shelley – Shelley Can Help:

• Website: shelleycanhelp.com
• Instagram: @shelleycanhelp
• Cookbook on Amazon: What's On Your Fork?!
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shelleycanhelp/

• Starting over and meeting during major life transitions
• Navigating marriage and business ownership together
• Communication and support
• Our favorite non-toxic swaps for a calmer home

Whether you’re married, dating, or just working on becoming your most balanced self, this conversation is laid-back, relatable, and full of practical takeaways.