2% Better

2% Better

Hosted by: Heidi Cooke & Tyler Smith

Welcome to the 2% Better Podcast I'm Dr. Heidi Cooke Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Athletic trainer and I'm Tyler Smith Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Sports Nutritionist. Together we explore...

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26 - Nutrition and the Immune System with Dr. Sydne Ford

Today on the podcast I am joined by Dr. Sydne Ford, MD! She is a Board-Certified Family Physician and Integrative Medicine Specialist! Today she shares her knowledge on nutrition's important role in building and...
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25 - Exercise and the Immune System

Today we are discussing what is on everyone's mind right now! I have seen the grand majority of the US population act in a very reactive manner...and unless you're new around here, you know we like to act...
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24 - "Eating like an Asshole" Pt. 2 With Tyler Smith ATC

Tyler is back at it again as we finish up our conversation about the "bell curve", and share our thoughts on how this space and this analogy can change for the better! We cover some sensitive topics on this episode,...
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"Eating like an Asshole" a rebuttal. With Tyler Smith, LAT, ATC

My mentor and dear friend Tyler Smith joins us this week to share his thoughts on the world of nutrition in the "media" and his stance on health and wellness. I loved our conversation this week. Tyler's experience...
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22 - The Power 15 Method

Feeling like you're in a rut? Having a ho-hum day? Or, really wanting to start down the path of health and wellness but you don't know where to start?? The Power 15 Method is for you! No matter how busy, stressed, or...
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21 - Working with an Injury...Not Against it. With Todd Johnston, ATC, CSCS

Its the Pod with TODD! Todd is a Certified Atheltic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and is here to share his wisdom! We chat about how to not let an injury derail your health and wellness...
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20 - Self-Care? or Justified Excuses? The True Scope of Self-Care.

In today's episode, we explore the true scope of self-care its triumphs and it's shortcomings and how it far exceeds some fuzzy slippers and a face mask. We talk about intentional rest, giving yourself permission to...
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19 - Pt. 2 on Pain with Dr. Bill Walters Mythbusters Edition

Join us for Pt. 2 of our discussion on pain, the complex nature and our take on how to make the mechanisms more readily understandable. Thanks again to Bill Walters for helping me tackle this topic, and Peter...
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18 - Top 10 Pain Myths With Dr. Bill Walters - Pt. 1

Bill is back on the pod this week helping us tackle on of the most commonly misunderstood concepts in the heath and wellness world...PAIN! we tackle the top 10 pain myths courtesy of Peter O' Sullivan. Bill helps...
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17 - Time for a Reality Check

It's a fresh month which means its time for a self-reflection, a reflection on our goals, where we are at, & what needs to change.Tragedy has a way of putting life in a new perspective, it reminds us how precious...
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16 - Are You Fit to Run? With Dr. Bill Walters

Today we sit down with special guest Dr. Bill Walters! He sheds some light on the running world, and the concept of being "Fit to Run" not running to get fit. Special thanks to Dr. Keefer Hutchison at George Fox...
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15 - The Toxicity of "All or Nothing"

Today's episode we discuss the various scenarios in which the all or nothing mindset is detrimental to making progress forward personally, and in the health and wellness space. Learn how to combat this mindset and...
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