Food of the Gods

Chris Hogan is a jack of all trades and master of two. He played 10 seasons as an NFL wide receiver and appeared in three consecutive Super Bowls with the Patriots, winning in 2016 and 2018. In a unique twist, his career began as a standout lacrosse player, a midfielder for three seasons at Penn State when he decided to try football and transferred to play a year at Monmouth University. He then joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent. After football he joined the Cannons pro lacrosse club. Now, at 34, Chris has retired to master his next challenge... golf. He sits down to chat with Lindsay Berra about his career, finding focus on family, and his new baby, born just hours after this interview. Part one of a two part episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Left handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza with the Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting closer despite recent adversity. In 2018 he underwent Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. This procedure is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. After 18 months of recovery Mayza is still throwing strikes in the MLB, dropping in his 90+ sinker. He chats with host Lindsay Berra about how he approaches the game today and what he's learned from his physical and emotional challenges. Part 2 of a 2 part episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Left handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza with the Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting closer despite recent adversity. In 2018 he underwent Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. This procedure is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. After 18 months of recovery Mayza is still throwing strikes in the MLB, dropping in his 90+ sinker. He chats with host Lindsay Berra about how he approaches the game today and what he's learned from his physical and emotional challenges. Part 1 of a 2 part episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the power of mindset relative to sports performance in Major League Baseball. Justin Su'a is a sports psychologist who works with the Rays players to make sure they have the right mental approach to the game. He explains how to use visualization, and managing their internal dialogue, among other tactics, for better focus and resilience. Awareness and normalization of the voice in your head results in a more healthy relationship with thoughts. It's a fascinating conversation with host Lindsay Berra about how thinking can elevate performance. Part one of a two part episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the power of mindset relative to sports performance in Major League Baseball. Justin Su'a is a sports psychologist who works with the Rays players to make sure they have the right mental approach to the game. He explains how to use visualization, and managing their internal dialogue, among other tactics, for better focus and resilience. Awareness and normalization of the voice in your head results in a more healthy relationship with thoughts. It's a fascinating conversation with host Lindsay Berra about how thinking can elevate performance. Part two of a two part episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head strength coach for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers Ben Kenyon makes players faster, stronger and more effective. He's an author and runner, planning to take on the Philadelphia Marathon. A former college player he fell in love with the weight room early in life and realized how strength and conditioning made all the difference in his performance. Right out of college he started running with it, and has never looked back. Join Lindsay Berra for an uplifting conversation with Ben Kenyon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gwen Jorgensen won gold in Rio and became the first American ever to medal in triathlon. It's is a grueling event including swim, bike and run segments. In that win Gwen excelled in the run, taking the best time in the 10K. In 2017 she announced she was turning her attention to a bold new goal: Win an Olympic gold medal in the marathon. Her announcement came just months after giving birth to her son, Stanley. Lindsay Berra catches up with Gwen at her home and training grounds in Boulder CO, where she runs and trains with her husband, former pro cyclist Patrick Lemieux.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsay Berra catches up to Clint Wattenberg at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, a state-of-the-art nutrition and training facility available to all UFC fighters. Here they have chefs on staff to feed athletes during Fight Week Camp, sports science diagnostics, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, recovery, performance psychology and other resources to support athletes holistically, and completely free. They discuss the combat athlete's lifestyle, and what strikes fear into the heart of an MMA fighter is the demand of acute weight cutting to make weight for a fight. Learn the strategy and tactics Clint employs to safely and effectively cut weight for these elite competitors. Part 2 of a 2 part episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsay Berra catches up to Clint Wattenberg at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, a state-of-the-art nutrition and training facility available to all UFC fighters. Here they have chefs on staff to feed athletes during Fight Week Camp, sports science diagnostics, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, recovery, performance psychology and other resources to support athletes holistically, and completely free. They discuss the combat athlete's lifestyle, and what strikes fear into the heart of an MMA fighter is the demand of acute weight cutting to make weight for a fight. Learn the strategy and tactics Clint employs to safely and effectively cut weight for these elite competitors. Part 1 of a 2 part episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Starrett, mobility coach and physical therapist revolutionized how professional athletes think about human movement and athletic performance. He helps the pros to resolve pain and prevent injury by optimizing how they move. An avid paddler, he and Lindsay Berra talk about how his wife survived a hippo attack on the Zambezi River in Africa and his experience paddling there, competitive class-five whitewater kayaking, problem solving at speed, along with how we can all be better optimizing our mobility. Part 2 of a 2 part episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Starrett, mobility coach and physical therapist revolutionized how professional athletes think about human movement and athletic performance. He helps the pros to resolve pain and prevent injury by optimizing how they move. An avid paddler, he and Lindsay Berra talk about how his wife survived a hippo attack on the Zambezi River in Africa and his experience paddling there, competitive class-five whitewater kayaking, problem solving at speed, along with how we can all be better optimizing our mobility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Player is a South African born golfer considered to be one of the greatest players to ever swing a club. He is the only non-American to win the “Grand Slam of Golf” consisting of the Masters, the U.S. Open, the British Open and the PGA championship. Gary's career spans six decades and he has won more than 160 tournaments on six continents. With host Lindsay Berra he shares how a harsh upbringing in South Africa was a catalyst to becoming great, and he attributes much of his success on the course, and in life, to his dedication to physical fitness. He still plays golf almost everyday, he works out in the gym, and he has a lot to say about what and when he eats and how attitude impacts overall health. Come tee off with the legend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Meeta Singh is a Physician and psychiatrist, who specializes in the science of sleep. She works with athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WTA, Soccer Teams, Olympic teams, as well as executives and others who must operate at consistent peak performance. Sleep plays a major part in the overall performance metric of pro athletes, especially considering travel management, sleep deprivation and jet lag related to maximizing athletic performance. She has a World Series ring with the Washington Nationals, she’s an avid tennis player and a fan of cricket. Lindsay Berra talks with Dr. Singh about the importance of sleep, how to get the sleep we need, and what to do when circumstances work against a rest regime. Night owl or morning person, sleep is all about timing, our biological circadian clock, light and dark, and how external factors can disrupt our natural sleep rhythm. Dr. Meeta Singh - Part 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Meeta Singh is a Physician and psychiatrist, who specializes in the science of sleep. She works with athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WTA, Soccer Teams, Olympic teams, as well as executives and others who must operate at consistent peak performance. Sleep plays a major part in the overall performance metric of pro athletes, especially considering travel management, sleep deprivation and jet lag related to maximizing athletic performance. She has a World Series ring with the Washington Nationals, she’s an avid tennis player and a fan of cricket. Lindsay Berra talks with Dr. Singh about the importance of sleep, how to get the sleep we need, and what to do when circumstances work against a rest regime. Night owl or morning person, sleep is all about timing, our biological circadian clock, light and dark, and how external factors can disrupt our natural sleep rhythm. Dr. Meeta Singh Part 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Happ is a great utility player for the Chicago Cubs. He plays all 3 outfields plus 2nd and 3rd base. And for some time this year he was the hottest hitter in baseball. He's a switch-hitter, avid golfer, podcaster and a self-proclaimed coffee nerd. In fact, he's instrumental in the development of Quarantine Coffee for Covid relief. His efforts benefit organizations like the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Save the Children. Ian Happ is making a difference, for his team, Cubs fans and for the community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelsee Gomes is the Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where she helps nearly 1000 athletes fuel their performance. As a UNC alumni and former player, host Lindsay Berra was excited to learn how far the program has come since her time there, and what it takes to keep major D-1 teams with athletes of all shapes and sizes properly fed. Let's go back to school with Kelsee Gomes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hockey is a unique sport when it comes to strength, conditioning and just as important, quickness. Jim McCrossin has been the athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach for the Philadelphia Flyers for more than two decades, and he knows a little something about it. In this Gurus Edition host Lindsay Berra talks with Jim about his tenure on the ice, his recent move to an alkaline diet, and how he builds stronger, faster and more durable athletes. Meet hockey Guru, Jim McCrossin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this guru addition host Lindsay Berra talks with Mike Boyle about his practical approach to strength coaching and fitness lifestyle. Author of New Advances in Functional Training, Mike is the founder of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning and he has strong opinions about the right way to do things. Previously he served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University with a focus on Hockey. He also served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Boston Bruins of the NHL and for the 1998 US Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team, Gold Medalists in Nagano. One of the foremost experts in the fields of Strength and Conditioning, Performance Enhancement and general fitness he talks about what it takes to be healthy in today's world where the odds are clearly stacked against us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In these Gurus editions of Food of the Gods we speak to experts on strength, conditioning, recovery science, nutrition and other performance specialists who help keep athletes in peak condition. In this episode Lindsay Berra connects with Leron Sarig, whose job it is to assess and manage the dietary needs of each Giants player. She travels with the team, consults with players, she even takes them grocery shopping and manages the menu in the clubhouse. We find out what it takes to keep up with player performance in the Major Leagues. Meet nutrition guru, Leron Sarig.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy Horschel is a professional golfer out of the University of Florida, where he was a three time first team All-American. He turned pro in 2009 and is a five-time winner on the PGA Tour and was the 2014 FedEx Cup champion. He has six Masters appearances and he gives credit to his personal fitness, strength and flexibility for unlocking his potential to compete at the highest level. A family guy, restauranteur and avid snowboarder, Billy continues to drive for success. Let's tee off with Billy Horschel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Food of the Gods episode WTA professional tennis player, Danielle Collins shares her story with host Lindsay Berra. Fresh from her first tournament win in Palermo Italy, Danielle is setting the tone for her performance at the US Open. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, she is focused on strength training and diet to mitigate the issues associated with the disease. Through dedication to her goals Danielle overcomes and delivers power hitting, speed and agility in her journey to the top of the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features mixed martial artist Miesha Tate. Former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, Miesha has returned to the Octagon. Winning her first fight after a five year retirement where she had two kids, she's making an impressive comeback. Host Lindsay Berra talks about how she got her body ready for the ring, and how she feels better, faster and stronger than ever. Miesha is not here to fight, she's here to win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catching up with 6'8" NBA forward Patrick Paterson after a trip to the Western Conference Finals, host Lindsay Berra finds out what it takes to be a veteran of eleven seasons. He shares how discovering a food allergy changed everything, and he offers up some solid advice about getting lean, becoming more efficient, and focusing on what matters, including his baby girl. As usual, Patrick Patterson contributes some quality minutes in LA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Palou drives the No.10 NTT DATA Honda in the INDYCAR series for Chip Ganassi Racing for his second season. Born in Spain, the 24 year-old phenom has won a Super Formula Championship race in 2019 and competed at the All-Japan Formula 3 championship in 2017, and now he leads the INDYCAR series in points. Lindsay Berra talks with Alex about how he eats and trains to literally fuel performance. He shares how a driver’s weight has a dramatic impact on the way the team balances the car, his long tradition of celebrating with fried chicken after a win, and how CrossFit is helping him to drive at his best. Everyone wants to catch up with Alex Palou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One month after winning the CrossFit Games in 2008 and being tagged the fittest man on earth, Jason Khalipa opened CrossFit Santa Clara. Since then he has gone on to open 20 additional locations. He founded NCFIT, pioneered widespread corporate wellness programs, reinvented fitness in the hospitality sector, and changed the way athletes, CEOs, and weekend warriors alike think about fitness. Passionate about it is an under statement. Meet Jason Khalipa!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join host Lindsay Berra for a deep conversation with Brisa Hennessy. She's a pro surfer competing in the World Surf League and is representing Costa Rica in the Tokyo games as surfing makes it's Olympic debut. She's a plant based chef, world traveler, and great competitor who says the ocean makes her feel small, but also loved. In this episode Brisa gets to the heart of what's important to her as an athlete and as a person. Dive in to pro surfing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode host Lindsay Berra connects with veteran NHL defenseman Michael Del Zotto. A Stanley Cup winner in 2019 he now plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Del Zotto is known as one of the fittest players in the league and he shares his approach to diet, training and admits to just how much he hates cardio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aric Almirola drives the #10 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series. Today's drivers train for endurance as they push the turns at more than 200mph and up to 5Gs. These athletes will burn off pounds in extreme heat as they cover 500 miles to the finish. No drinks, no snacks, and no bathroom breaks. It's some five-wide power driving with life and limb hanging in the balance. Host Lindsay Berra explores the love of speed with Aric Almirola. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet team Bozeman. Bradley, a former Bama center and current Baltimore Ravens center and his Bama basketball phenom wife Nikki. They are the real deal. Bradley helped the Ravens set an NFL record for single season rushing yards and produced the NFL’s number one scoring offense in 2019. He blocked for the NFL MVP, QB Lamar Jackson and well, he ate a lot of steaks. A. Lot. Lindsay Berra chats with the two of them about what it takes, what they give back, and what makes this dynamic duo tick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsay Berra is joined by Team USA Heptathlete, Chari Hawkins. She has her sights set on the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Her event consists of the 100-metre hurdles, high jump, shot put, and 200-metre run on the first day; and the running long (broad) jump, javelin throw, and 800-metre run on the second day. It's a grueling event that requires focused training, nutrition and mental toughness. And she shares how postponing the games has effected her preparation. Watch out world - this is Chari Hawkins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Food of the Gods, host Lindsay Berra sits down with Michael Lorenzen. Michael is both a pitcher and outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds, and is known as one of the fittest athletes in Major League Baseball. He cemented his place in the record books in 2019 when he became the first player since the great Babe Ruth to hit a home run, earn the win and play the outfield in the same game. A gluten-free, dairy-free, workout junkie, Michael shares his philosophy on training, nutrition and how he maintains peak performance across multiple positions. Listen now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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