Best Kyle M Case Podcasts (2025)

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#567 Buzzing Around the World for Pickleball - Featuring Bee Kilgore 25:50

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At 70 years old, Bee Kilgore is proof that adventure doesn’t come with an expiration date. A retired trauma ICU nurse of 20 years who completed three international medical missions, she’s also a mountain climber and a regular on 100-mile cattle drives. Bee began competing in tennis at age eight and was a highly-ranked player from the ages of 8-21 b…

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#566 I Brainwashed Myself into Loving Fitness - Featuring Debbie Barry 25:50

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At 65, Debbie Barry is a powerhouse and benefactor of people who believed in her. Once a high school drum major and avid reader, she didn’t start her fitness journey until age 39, when she lost over 50 pounds with the help of a friend. Debbie ran distance races, including a marathon and several half marathons, cycled, and learned to swim. When she …

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#565 Fitness is My Anti-Drug - Featuring Merilee Bingham 25:50

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Merilee Bingham is a first-year gift shop superstar at the Huntsman World Senior Games and a passionate, certified group fitness instructor who has turned her own journey into inspiration for others. While helping her children through some struggles, she realized she too should make some changes; as a result, she erased an unhealthy habit and repla…

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#564 What is Your Everest? Try 29029 Everesting - Featuring Larry Kiser 25:50

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Larry Kiser is a lifelong athlete whose passion for movement started on the football field, where he walked on, played, and lettered at Brigham Young University. These days, you’ll find him golfing with friends, hiking, or mountain biking around St. George, Utah. After surviving a heart attack in 2020, Larry made a commitment to take control of wha…

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#563 International Hospitality at our Games - Featuring Mindy Case 25:50

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This week's show features an update on our 2025 Games and features our Director of International Hospitality, Mindy Case. Mindy and Kyle discuss how our Games provide translation and transportation to anyone participating in our event for free. Mindy also discusses a recent undertaking called "Dear Sport," where athletes were invited to write a let…

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#562 Diamonds, Dinks, and Double Plays - Featuring Joe Gray 25:50

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Born in New York and raised in Texas, Joe Gray, has spent a lifetime blending passion for competition with dedication to teamwork. A lifelong ballplayer, he started on the baseball diamond and never really left it, transitioning into softball, where he’s been part of two senior national championships, a senior world championship, and countless regi…

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#561 Cycling Solo from Washington to Maine - Featuring Pat Davies 25:50

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Pat Davies enjoyed participating in a variety of sports in his youth, including Little League and swimming. As an adult, he found new outlets for his competitive spirit, spending a decade in karate, moving into marathons and ultrarunning, hiking, and even competing in the unique “ride and tie” races that combine running with endurance horseback rid…

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#560 Ping Pong vs Table Tennis - Featuring Steve Claflin 25:50

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Steve Claflin’s life in racket sports is one of resilience, reinvention, and passion. A former nationally-ranked table tennis champion and Port Huron Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Steve’s competitive career was nearly ended by a devastating knee injury and infection in 2002. After years of rehabilitation, he found his way back to the game in 2010 t…

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#559 Disc-rupting the World - Featuring Tita Ugalde 25:50

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For 50 years, Tita Ugalde has been lifting up the sport of disc golf with skill, passion, and a contagious smile. PDGA #83, she first discovered the game in 1975 at the world’s very first disc golf course in Pasadena, and she hasn’t stopped throwing since. A two-time World Champion and seven-time Major winner, Tita now dedicates much of her energy …

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#558 Pickleball Literally Saved My Life - Featuring Mark Walters 25:50

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In June 2022, Mark Walters suffered a stroke on the pickleball court, an ordeal that doctors said left him in the 99.9th percentile of survival with remarkable mental and physical acuity. Though he continues to live with lingering effects such as numbness and diminished taste, Mark has not only returned to the court but continues to improve his gam…

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#557 What Are You Feeding Yourself? - Featuring "Nina Cucina" (Nina Pucillo) 25:50

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Nina Pucillo, known as “Nina Cucina,” is a health coach, culinary expert, and founder of the Nina Cucina Lifestyle Jumpstart, a program helping women over 50 reclaim vitality through clean, flavorful eating, and sustainable wellness practices. Her journey began with a deeply personal mission: using nutrition to transform her ex-husband’s health, an…

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#556 Hike High and Sleep Low - Featuring Gawynn Dutson 25:50

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At 66, Salt Lake City native Gawynn Dutson now lives in Hildale, Washington County, UT and proves that age is no barrier to adventure. What began as a click on a Facebook ad in 2021 launched a high-altitude journey from Utah’s trails to the Himalayas. Since then, Gawynn has trekked to Everest Base Camp, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and summited Nepal…

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#555 Bullet-Proof Your Body with Resistance Training - Featuring Rachel Prairie 25:50

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Rachel Prairie brings over 20 years of experience in health and fitness to her work, offering health coaching for women, immersive wellness retreats, sound healing, and guided wilderness adventures in Southern Utah. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of St. Catherine and focused certifications in strength training, pain management…

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#554 You've Gotta Shoot It Straight - Featuring James Pauley 25:50

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James Pauley has dedicated his life to mastering the art of shooting a basketball. Widely regarded as the world’s top-ranked active free throw shooter, regardless of age, James has made over 3,000 free throws in a row twice and more than 100 three-pointers consecutively on 29 occasions, with a personal best of 283 straight. He has held every basket…

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#553 Benefits of Technology in Urologic Procedures - Featuring Dr. Dave Ludlow 25:50

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Urologist Dr. Dave Ludlow practices all aspects of general urology in Las Vegas, Nevada including minimally invasive and robotic techniques to treat urologic cancers, BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), and kidney stones. He has published research articles and presented at multiple national conferences. Dr. Ludlow received his undergraduate degree …

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#552 I Run Around with Fast Women - Featuring Florence Anderson 25:50

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At 86, Florence Anderson is an inspiring mother of six children, grandmother of 24, and great grandmother of 38! She runs every morning, a practice that began in 1973 when she started jogging laps around a high school track to reclaim her fitness. With determination and a neighbor’s encouragement, her first marathon was completed barely under the f…

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#551 Bringing Out the Best in You! - Featuring Joyce Jackson 25:50

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Joyce Jackson attended a very small private school in Selah, Washington and enjoyed playing team sports for fun. When she moved to a public high school her senior year, she made the varsity volleyball team, and this sparked her lifelong engagement with fitness. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 23, Joyce turned adversity into purpose by becoming a …

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#550 Master of Consistency in Running and Life - Featuring Todd Yerkes 25:50

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Todd Yerkes transformed himself from an underdeveloped high school basketball player into an honorable mention All-State athlete through sheer grit, ultimately playing NCAA DIII basketball. In his 30s, he turned to endurance running—starting with a 4:52 marathon and grinding his way to a 2:56 PR at age 54. Todd has now completed over 55 marathons, …

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#549 Lock, Load, and Longevity - Featuring Walt Becher 25:50

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University of California Berkeley graduate and U.S. Army Reserve veteran Walt Becher built a successful career spanning public service, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship. At age 65, he joined a boutique consulting firm where he continues to work today, helping companies align talent with opportunity. Since relocating to St. George nine yea…

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#548 The Life of the RideGuy: Snowboarder and Mountain Biker - Featuring Paul Madeen 25:50

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Paul Madeen is a passionate snowboarder and mountain biker who has built his lifestyle around outdoor adventure and seasonal freedom. In the 2024–25 season, he was one of 11 individuals honored at Steamboat Ski Resort in Colorado for making at least one run every single day—148 consecutive days on the mountain. A Montana native with a forestry degr…

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#547 The OPPORTUNITY to Do Marathons and Ironmans - Featuring Brent Bills 25:50

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Brent Bills is a passionate endurance athlete who has completed 22 St. George Marathons since 2002. He has completed 7 full Ironmans and 17 half Ironmans—11 in St. George alone. At 50, he pushed his limits with 500 miles of racing in one year. Brent ran track and cross country in high school, but his competitive journey took off at a new level in 2…

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#546 Scuba, Mountain Biking, and Rowing - Featuring Sherri Davis 25:50

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Sherri Davis is a lifelong athlete who embodies the belief that fitness is a lifestyle, not a phase. She has a love for mountain biking and splits her time and rides between Orange County, California and the rugged terrain of Southern Utah. A former runner with marathons and half-marathons under her belt, Sherri transitioned to lower-impact sports …

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#545 You Are What You Are, Right Now - Featuring Dr. April Flynn 25:50

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Dr. April Flynn is a passionate advocate for healthy aging. At 55, she is in her second year of a Master’s degree in Innovative Aging (aka Gerontology) at the University of Florida, researching ageism and writing about Senior Games culture. A retired chiropractor of 22 years, April’s commitment to wellness runs deep—she ran through two pregnancies …

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#544 What do we do? We swim. - Featuring Steve Heck 25:50

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Steve Heck is a lifelong swimmer who was hooked on the Huntsman World Senior Games at age 50 and looks forward to competing for the 15th time in 2025. A former AAU (Amateur Athletic Union), high school, and college swimmer at Georgia Tech, he returned to the sport at 41 through Masters Swimming after a 20-year break. He also ran road races from age…

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#543 Running with Real Motivation - Featuring Steve Brumwell 25:50

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Steve Brumwell, 67, has been immersed in sports since junior high, excelling in basketball, football, track, and cross country. A standout athlete, he earned a scholarship to UC Santa Barbara where he focused on distance running and the steeplechase. After a 37-year career as a high school PE teacher and basketball coach, Steve returned to competit…

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#542 Continuing to Thrive at 100 - Featuring Lee Calvert 25:50

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Lee Calvert is a vibrant 100-year-old woman from Southern California. A former actress, she later worked in international dubbing for classic TV shows like The Brady Bunch and I Love Lucy, which enabled her to travel and compete in European badminton tournaments. Her dedication to the sport earned her over 200 medals and induction into the USA Badm…

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#541 Utah's Best of State Female - Featuring Terah Johnson 25:50

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Terah Johnson, a 64-year-old Masters Track and Field athlete from Lehi, Utah, is a mother of seven and married to Eric Johnson. A graduate of San Jacinto College in Pasadena, Texas, she enjoys sewing, cooking, reading, singing, and painting. Terah is Utah’s most decorated female Master athlete 2021-2024, holding numerous state records and earning 1…

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#540 Parks and Recreation Started It All - Featuring Robbie Stuart 25:50

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Seventy-five-year old Robbie Stuart is a lifelong athlete whose journey began before women’s sports were widely available. In high school, she jumped at any chance to play, joining the after-school Girls Athletic Association and diving into every sport offered through parks and recreation. With a mom who taught her tennis and a dad who taught her g…

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#539 My Superpower is Consistency - Featuring Trevor Cowley 25:50

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Trevor Cowley is the kind of person who is all in, in all aspects of life. As a youth, he loved baseball and won the Utah state championships in Little League. As an adult, he loves to play ping pong. However, what gets him out of bed is setting and achieving goals. On January 1, 2022, Trevor challenged himself to complete a grueling 1,000-day "two…

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#538 Healing through Recreation and Adventure - Featuring Rob Henderson 25:50

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Rob Henderson is dual-licensed recreation therapist and addiction counselor who specializes in behavioral health service delivery: both private practice and professional trainings and development. With a career spanning clinical, administrative, and academic roles, he has served communities across the South- and Mountain-West United States. Rob is …

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#537 Welcome to 261 Fearless - Featuring Rosy Spraker 25:50

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Rosemary “Rosy” Spraker is an accomplished marathoner, advocate, and mentor who found her passion for running in 2005 while raising funds for cancer research in honor of her late father. Growing up running in the Colorado mountains with six sisters and three brothers, she developed a love for endurance and competition. Inspired by Kathrine Switzer,…

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#536 Get Your Socks On - Featuring Matt Blanchard, Part 2 25:50

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This is part 2 of our conversation with Matt Blanchard. In this episode Matt describes what happened after a second car accident derailed his progress from the previous 15 years of recovery. He thrives in serving others in many ways, including through his organization St. George Adaptive Sports. Matt Blanchard is a Utah-based motivational speaker, …

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#535 Get Your Socks On - Featuring Matt Blanchard, Part 1 25:50

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Matt Blanchard is a Utah-based motivational speaker, devoted husband, and proud father of three. His journey is one of resilience, redemption, and the belief that life happens for him, not to him. In 2006, a rollover accident left Matt paralyzed from the waist down with a T-12 total spinal cord injury. Through relentless determination and daily the…

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#534 Bounce Back with The ReboundPlanner - Featuring Paula Franetti 25:50

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From as early as 6 years old, Paula Franetti had the dream to be in the Olympics to experience the thrill of being her very best. This far-reaching Olympic experience fostered an active childhood playing a variety of neighbor pick-up sports until women’s basketball became available in high school 10th grade. Paula’s life revolved around the pursuit…

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#533 Ultra-Marathon Walker is the Walking Diva - Featuring Yolanda Holder 25:50

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Sixty-six-year-old Yolanda Holder, also known as the “Walking Diva,” is a professional ultra-marathon walker and a two-time Guinness World Record holder for the “Most Marathons Completed in a Calendar Year.” She set her first record in 2010 by completing 106 marathons and ultras, then surpassed it in 2012 with 120. In 2019, she became the oldest pe…

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#532 Cardiothoracic Facts and Gravel Cycling - Featuring Dr. Alec Eror 25:50

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Former Army Ranger and member of the Special Forces, Dr. Alec Eror, is a cardiothoracic surgeon in St. George, Utah who is affiliated with multiple hospitals in Utah, including Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital and Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital. He received his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Heal…

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#531 From Pro to Senior Bowling - Featuring Mort Friedman 25:50

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Mort Friedman, 88, is a decorated senior athlete with an impressive career in bowling and softball. Over more than 30 years, he has earned 38 medals at the Michigan Senior Olympics, National Senior Games, and Huntsman World Senior Games. In 2023, he won three gold medals in bowling, setting a new state record in doubles. Despite his age, he compete…

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#530 Leading the Way in Cycling - Featuring Stan Swallow 25:50

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Stan Swallow’s first bike race was in 1999 when 59 years old. He has been a dedicated cyclist since then. He established a cycling group named the Utah Velo Club in 2003 at the request of a bike shop in American Fork, Utah. He rides about 10,000 miles a year alone and with the club. Rides range from 35 to 100 miles and include riders of all abiliti…

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#529 Human Hall of Sport - Featuring Carmen Campbell 25:50

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Carmen's 22-year journey in the Huntsman World Senior Games spans a wide variety of sports and teams, including softball, pickleball, bowling, and track and field. She has competed on multiple teams at the Games, and she has left a lasting impact on each one. Her track and field achievements include shot put, sprints, javelin, and standing long jum…

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#528 From Loathing to Loving New Pursuits - Featuring Elizabeth Bille 25:50

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Starting her running journey in her early 20s, Elizabeth Bille signed up for a 5K charity race in Washington, D.C., despite never having run that far. The camaraderie and joy of the event hooked her, leading to her first half marathon with her husband, a triathlon in her mid-30s after her youngest child was born, 11 Ragnar races, numerous trail rac…

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#527 Find Your Flow: Is It Pickleball? - Featuring Dr. Glynis Worthington 25:50

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Dr. Glynis Worthington redefined the concept of lifelong learning by earning a Doctor of Education from the University of Northern Iowa. Her groundbreaking dissertation explored the experience of adults aged 50 and older playing pickleball doubles, uncovering the sport's remarkable capacity to evoke flow—a state of complete immersion and enjoyment.…

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#526 Track Your Progress and You'll Progress on the Track (and Everywhere) - Featuring Tom Simek 24:24

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Tom Simek, a 72-year-old Navy Submarine veteran, homebuilder, husband, father of 3 and grandfather of 2 inspires with his journey of resilience and determination. Like many of us, he has had his ups and downs with nutrition and fitness, but Tom embraced fitness seriously at 59 and hasn’t looked back. From track and field events to competing on Amer…

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#525 Pro PSA, Prehab, and Philanthropy - Featuring Todd Miller 25:50

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Residing in Laguna Beach, California, Todd Miller works in Industrial Real Estate investing. A former USC volleyball setter in the early 1980s, Todd played in two NCAA Final Fours. His daughter also played for USC, competing in one Final Four. Since 2005, Todd has competed in USA Masters volleyball, earning four All-American honors and leading West…

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#524 Aging with High Performance - Featuring Tiffany Gust 25:50

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Tiffany Gust holds an Applied Exercise Science and Sports Nutrition master’s degree and is a certified USAT triathlon coach, US Masters swim coach, and a certified exercise physiologist. She works as an exercise physiologist at Intermountain Sports Performance and owns TG Triathlon and Fitness Coaching. Tiffany developed the High-Performance Aging …

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#523 Benefiting from Senior Sports - Featuring Dr. Kenton Brown 25:50

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Dr. Kenton Brown, the older of two siblings, grew up during a time of war. While his father was a gifted athlete, he wasn't strongly encouraged to pursue sports. Ken played Little League baseball as a child, but his true passion for sports began with tennis, which he played extensively during his youth. He continued his tennis journey at the Univer…

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#522 Behavior Change for High Performance - Featuring Kathleen Fors 25:50

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Kathleen Fors is a health and well-being expert, author, and speaker who specializes in behavior change for high performance. With a Master’s Degree in Physical Education, a minor in Biology, and expertise in the mind-body connection for optimal health and success, Kathleen brings over three decades of experience in self-improvement, coaching, and …

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#521 Cellular Cleansing with Infrared Heat and PEMF - Featuring Alyssa Blue 25:50

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Alyssa Blue is a non-practicing aerospace engineer that found the human body more fascinating than rockets. After suffering a health crisis in her early 20's, she went on a decade-long journey learning how to heal herself. Today as an FDNP (Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner), her research background shines, taking a deep dive in investig…

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#520 Swimming: That Looks Fun! - Featuring Daniela Barnea 25:50

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Daniela Barnea first joined a swim team at 13 through the YMCA, and she now teaches swimming to people aged 2-72! Daniela holds many Huntsman World Senior Games records since she began her journey with our Games 13 years ago, but her excellence extends to national and international stages as well, with numerous USMS national records and most recent…

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#519 The Ins and Outs of Arthritis - Featuring Dr. Robert Jamieson 25:50

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Dr. Robert Jamieson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in Total Joint Replacement, focusing on the hip and knee. In 2014, he performed the first outpatient total joint replacement in northern California, where the patient had a knee replacement done in the morning and was recovering at home by that afternoon. Dr. Jam…

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#518 Running Transformed My Life - Featuring May Chou 25:50

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At age 14, humiliation from a PE teacher at Taipei First Girls' High School left a profound impact on May Chou, a young refugee from mainland China. Discouragement and self-doubt evolved to three decades of inactivity. At the age of 43, inspired by a colleague, she began jogging in her backyard and eventually on to joining a running group where she…