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Ep 876 – The Hits, Injuries & Insanity of NFL Life w/ Eben Britton: Part 2
The hits stop when your NFL career ends. But what happens when the effects don’t? Eben Britton and John dig into brain health, head trauma and the hidden cost of years spent playing one of the most violent sports on earth.
Ep 875 – The Hits, Injuries & Insanity of NFL Life w/ Eben Britton: Part 1
John is joined by Eben Britton to pull back the curtain on life in the NFL, trading stories about brutal injuries, hard lessons and what it really takes to survive professional football. This is the side of the league you don’t see on Sundays.
Ep 874 – The Hidden Cost of an NFL Career w/ Robert Gallery
NFL veteran Robert Gallery opens up about the mental health battle he never saw coming after football. From brain health and recovery to alternative treatments and the power of community, he shares what it took to rebuild his life when the game, structure, and identity of the NFL were suddenly gone.
Ep 871 – The Brain Health Playbook
Learn how to build a healthier brain with the best insights on neuroplasticity, longevity and cognitive performance. This special Best of Power Athlete Radio brings together the most impactful conversations with Dr Sean O’Mara, Dr Hunter Waldman and Dr Tommy Wood, covering brain health, concussion recovery, cognitive resilience and the daily habits that help you stay sharp, perform at a higher level and age without slowing down.
Ep 870 – The Biggest Muscle You’re Not Training w/ Dr Tommy Wood
Most people train their body but neglect the organ that controls everything. Dr. Tommy Wood breaks down the science of neuroplasticity, brain health and healthy aging, revealing how simple changes to training and lifestyle can unlock better performance for years to come.
Ep 866 – The Peptide Gold Rush w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
Peptides have become the latest gold rush in the world of performance and recovery. Scroll social media for five minutes and you’ll find someone claiming they heal injuries faster, build muscle easier, recover overnight, and maybe even live forever. But are peptides the next evolution in human performance, or just another shiny object for people looking to skip the hard work?
Ep 865 – The Truth About Aging w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
Dr Kirk Parsley joins John to expose the real drivers of aging-related decline and explain why so many men are getting old before their time. From sleep quality and metabolic health to hormones, strength, and recovery, they break down the objective metrics that separate those who thrive from those merely surviving. If you’re serious about building a stronger, healthier, more capable body for decades to come, this conversation delivers the blueprint for longevity, performance, and quality of life after 40.
Ep 864 – How Healthy Are You, Really? w/ Dr Kirk Parsley
Think you’re healthy because you feel fine? Dr Kirk Parsley explains why some of the biggest health problems show up in your blood work years before symptoms appear. Discover the key biomarkers every adult should track, why “normal” lab values can be misleading, and the warning signs that predict future health, performance, and longevity. If you’ve ever wondered what your blood work is really telling you, this episode is a must-listen.
The Secret Weapon in Your Gut
What if your performance ceiling isn’t in your program, it’s in your gut? Join shares insights from Dr. Tom Incledon on how specific bacterial strains regulate over 100 genes tied to inflammation, recovery, and adaptation. And why the future of elite performance may start in the microbiome.
Ep 842 – Unlock Peak Power in 2026
We’re diving into the transformative impact of the 2025 Hammer 90 Challenge with Certified Power Athlete Coach, Ben Skutnik, and resident Dragon Slayer, Arash Soofiani. They break down how structured training, nutrition coaching, and accountability turn hard work into measurable results and lasting lifestyle change. Showing how consistent effort, community support, and evolution in training methods can help athletes smash personal records, build strength, and unlock their peak power. Whether you’re chasing performance gains or long-term resilience, this episode lays out the blueprint for dominating your training journey in 2026.
