The Podium

Cheri Mah, MD, MS, is a world-renowned expert when it comes to the relationship between sleep and performance in elite athletes. In addition to performing some of the most important research on this topic, Dr. Mah serves as the sleep expert for the Nike Performance Council. She has worked with the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, San Jose Sharks, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Toronto Blue Jays, and other teams, as well as being a consultant for numerous international sports organizations and leagues. Her work has been featured by the NY Times, ESPN, NPR, and many other media outlets.
I'm thrilled to have Cheri join us for this episode to discuss sleep and performance! There is no better resource on this topic, and I think you will learn a considerable amount from her in this episode. I know I did!

The final stage of the 2023 Tour de France came to a climactic end and Kevin and Patrick are back with the latest updates. Join them as they delve into the physical toll and strain on riders, recovery metrics, sleep patterns, and the overall impact of the grueling race on athletes' health. Plus, they dedicate time to answer listener questions.
Hear from guests:
Matt Rabin, Head of Physical Therapy, EF Education First - EasyPost Pro Cycling
Jeremy Powers, Senior Marketing Manager of Cycling at Whoop
Dr. Aaron Baggish, cardiologist

Episode 4 of this season of The Podium is actually a rebroadcast of a conversation I had with Ted King on his King of the Ride podcast. I worked with Ted on pro cycling’s World Tour, and it’s been a pleasure to continue the relationship since. Conversations with him are always some of my favorite. Ted describes himself as a “Professional World Tour bike racer turned professional bike rider.” He now races across the US in numerous events each year, serving as an ambassador for cycling in general. He also has his own (delicious!) nutrition company called Untapped. Listen in as we discuss his recovery from a recent elbow injury, including the physical and psychological aspects that all recovering athletes deal with.
Ted King on InstagramKing of the Ride PodcastUnTapped MapleSeason Six Sponsor: Klean AthleteCheck us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | InstagramDr. Sprouse on InstagramPatrick on InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify

Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

This episode was not planned, but neither was my COVID diagnosis! After I was able to leave isolation, Patrick and I got together to discuss vaccine breakthrough, thoughts on treatment options, and the latest evidence on boosters. These are the questions that so many patients are asking, so we sat down to delve into each of them, now with a touch of personal experience thrown in.
Subscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram

I sat down with Robbie Ventura to discuss what happens when you “bonk”, the complicated variables that impact it, and how you can prevent it. This episode was recorded for The Velocity Cycling Podcast, part of the educational component of Robbie’s newest venture, VQ Velocity.
Robbie Ventura is the founder and owner of Vision Quest Coaching. Robbie was a professional cyclist for 12 years. A competitive racer on the dirt, road and track since the age of 7, Ventura amassed over 70 victories during his professional career, was a member of the U.S. World Team and rode the Track World Championships in Hamar, Norway, placing 5th in the elimination. In 2000, Robbie started Vision Quest Coaching, a uniquely positioned program for endurance athletes focusing on high quality coaching delivered with the maximum benefits of the latest technology and training methodologies. The success of his athletes has helped VQ grow to five locations and, since opening, has helped thousands of athletes reach their potential in competitive athletic events.
Robbie Ventura on InstagramVQ Velocity WebsiteVision Quest Coaching WebsiteSubscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify| Velocity Cycling PodcastCheck us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram