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84. Joey Imbesi - Welcome to the World of Ostrich. The Sustainable, Superior Prehistoric Red Meat

The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter

Release Date: 09/30/2023

84. Joey Imbesi - Welcome to the World of Ostrich. The Sustainable, Superior Prehistoric Red Meat

The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter

83. Justin A Williams - The Host of the Trend Podcast, Professor, Editorial Director at the New York Trend

The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter

This week Ken is the guest! Prof. Justin A Williams is the host of the Trend with Justin A Williams Podcast, an extension of the New York Trend. Together they discuss a range of topics from mindset, athletic training, and how your goals can change as you age. Support the Show with Patreon: Chapters: 00:00 - Flannel shirts, grunge and the 90’s 05:00 - College sport workouts and off season training comparisons 09:30 - What sports are like when growing up, talented vs effort 13:30 - How Justin and Ken met in college 15:00 - How to maintain being an athlete after...

82. George Mumford - “Phil Jackson’s Secret Weapon”. Creating Flow States, Approaching Adversity and Elevating Your Performance with Mindfulness Expert George Mumford

The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter

George Mumford is the guy you bring in to help the best athletes in the world from Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant elevate their mental game. Well, at least if you're Phil Jackson. George is a Giant in the world of mental performance coaching and has worked with some of the greatest athletes to ever play the game of basketball. He is also the author of “The Mindful Athlete - Secrets to Pure Performance” and has worked with athletes and individuals all over the world to help them improve their performance and increase their quality of life. In today’s show George does not let us...

81. Bobby Holland Hanton - From James Bond to Thor. The Stunt Man behind cinema’s most iconic action scenes is just getting started

The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter

Thor Love and Thunder. Extraction. James Bond. You know the movies, now meet the stunt man who brings the iconic action scenes to life. Bobby Holland Hanton is the most in-demand stuntman in Hollywood. He’s stepped in to take the hits and execute the impossible for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and today works in close partnership with Chris Hemsworth and team on a number of projects spanning both film and fitness. If that wasn’t enough, Bobby has added the title of Author to his resume with the publishing of his first children’s book, “The Adventures of Eddie and Flip Boy”....

80. Dr. Chris Winter - Relax, Sleep is Only a Matter of Life and Death With the Author of the Sleep Solution

The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter

You’re probably wrong about your sleep. Dr. Chris Winter is a neurologist and the sleep expert many teams in MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL rely on to help their athletes perform at their best. Hs is the author of “The Sleep Solution: Why your sleep is broken and how to fix it” and his newest book “The Rested Child: Why Your Tired, Wired, or Irritable Child May Have a Sleep Disorder--and How to Help.” In today’s show Dr. Chris Winter explains why we are so bad at judging our own sleep. Why sleep is a matter of life or death. The difference between our perception of sleep and reality....

79. Dr. Todd Kashdan - Ted Lasso or Bob Knight? Motivation, Resilience and the Art of Insubordination with the founder of The Well-Being Lab

The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter

If you’re listening, Dr. Todd Kashdan hopes you disagree (at least with something). Dr. Kashdan is a leading expert on the psychology of well-being, curiosity, mental flexibility and social relationships. He is currently a Professor of Psychology and founder of the Well-Being Lab at George Mason University. He is an author of five books, including his most recent “The Art of Insubordination: How to dissent and defy effectively”. In today’s episode Dr. Kashdan discusses why most “rebels” are not effective. The importance of Divergent Thinking. The need to instill fortitude in...

78. Justin Wren - The MMA Fighter Leading the Fight for the Forgotten

The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter

Justin Wren has turned his pain into purpose. A professional MMA fighter who has competed in the UFC and currently competes in Bellator. He is also the founder of The Fight for the Forgotten Charity, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to defending the weak and empowering the voiceless. No stranger to adversity, Justin and the Fight for the Forgotten team have set out to support displaced indegenous peoples of West Africa as well as address the mental and emotional health of at-risk youth through bullying prevention and character development. In today’s episode Justin shares...

77. Dr. Jonathan Scheiman - Decoding the Microbiome of Elite Athletes to Improve Your Performance with the Founder of Fitbiomics

The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter

If it was once science fiction, it’s not any longer. Meet the former college basketball player and Big East Champion turned Biological Engineer who is on a mission to use the gut bacteria from Elite Athletes to help you improve your own performance. Dr. Jonathan Scheiman is a graduate of the prestigious Wyss Institute at Harvard and the founder of Fitbiomics and is revolutionizing the way we understand and apply the gut bacteria that make up the microbiome to improve human performance. In today’s episode Dr. Jonathan provides an introduction to the function of the microbiome and the...

76. Prof Guy Leschziner - Sleep Driving Motorcycles and The Man Who Tasted Words

The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter

Have trouble sleeping? Prof. Guy Leschziner is one of the world’s foremost experts on sleep and sleep disorders. A neurologist within the Department of Neurology and Sleep Disorder Centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals among other London based hospitals and is the clinical lead for the Sleep Disorders Centre, Guy’s Hospital, one of Europe’s largest sleep units. He’s been featured in radio and television and has created multiple series in partnership with the BBC. He’s also the author of The Nocturnal Brain and his most recent book The Man who Tasted Words. In today’s...

75. Ari Tulla - Smart Nutrition: How Technology and Big Data is Changing Nutrition and Revolutionizing Your Health

The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter

Ari Tulla is a San Francisco-based entrepreneur and the co-founder & CEO of the smart nutrition service, Elo, whose mission is to transform food from the leading cause of disease to medicine. Previously, Ari was the CEO of Quest Analytics, the market leader in doctor data and network management and before that the co-founder and CEO of BetterDoctor. Ari is also an active angel investor and advisor with a portfolio of 40 startups, including Virta Health, Good Eggs, and Ōura. In today’s episode Ari recounts his journey from a young Gaming enthusiast in Finland to co-founding a health...

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In today's insightful episode, we have the privilege of exploring the untapped potential and innovations in ostrich farming with Joey Imbesi, the visionary founder of Briardale Ostrich Farms. Through his pioneering work, Joey is rewriting the narratives around sustainable agriculture, offering an alternative that is both eco-friendly and rich in nutritional value. This conversation unveils the multifaceted world of ostrich farming, delving into its numerous benefits, the robust immune systems of ostriches, and its crucial role in developing sustainable food systems.

Joey’s journey is not just a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit but also a beacon for sustainable and ethical farming practices. In our conversation, he sheds light on the inherent benefits of ostrich meat, especially for those affected by Alpha-Gal Syndrome, and the ecological advantages of raising ostriches over traditional livestock. Discover the challenges and rewards of ostrich farming, understand the nutritional value of ostrich meat, and grasp the significant impact it holds for our future in this enlightening conversation with Joey Imbesi. Join us as we navigate through diverse topics from sustainability to health, unraveling the stories and science behind Briardale Ostrich Farms.

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