In this episode of the podcast, Doc Jake sits down with Elliot Campbell, the founder of Regen MD, to discuss the topic of peptides. Peptides have gained a lot of attention recently due to their ability to produce specific effects in the body. Unlike steroids, peptides have a short half-life, making them a more natural and temporary solution. Elliot explains that peptides are chains of amino acids that can be synthesized to provide various benefits. The rise in popularity of peptides can be attributed to a growing distrust in the traditional healthcare system, leading people to seek alternativ ..read more

In this episode of the podcast, we hear from Chandra and Maddie, the founders of Fitness Interrupted. They share their personal experiences with postpartum health issues and how these struggles inspired them to create a company that simplifies fitness for busy mothers.  Chandra and Maddie discuss the challenges they faced in regaining core strength and mobility after having children, and how they realized that postpartum physical therapy can be expensive and hard to access. To bridge this gap, they decided to get certified in prenatal and postnatal fitness training and created Fitness In ..read more

In this episode of the podcast, we hear from Chandra and Maddie, the founders of Fitness Interrupted. They share their personal experiences with postpartum health issues and how these struggles inspired them to create a company that simplifies fitness for busy mothers.  Chandra and Maddie discuss the challenges they faced in regaining core strength and mobility after having children, and how they realized that postpartum physical therapy can be expensive and hard to access. To bridge this gap, they decided to get certified in prenatal and postnatal fitness training and created Fitness In ..read more

In this episode of the Active Atlanta podcast, Doc Jake interviews Megan Gillespie, an executive coach and therapist, who helps entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders show up more authentically and intentionally in both their work and home lives. Megan emphasizes the importance of safety and regulation of the nervous system as the foundation for accessing positive states such as meaningful connections, curiosity, creativity, and purpose. Megan discusses the three main states of the nervous system: ventral vagal, sympathetic, and dorsal vagal. The ventral vagal state is the optimal state, wher ..read more

Erica Groomes (Coach E) is the co-founder of Get Mo Phit, an online and in-person personal training company that focuses on both physical fitness and mindset training. She discusses how Get Mo Phit helps clients through self-reflection to identify their current habits and desires, and takes steps to craft a life that helps them become their best selves. Coach E describes how Get Mo Phit encourages clients to reflect on what's going on in their lives and how their current habits are serving or not serving them. The goal is to help clients identify who they want to become and what tangible step ..read more

In this podcast episode, the focus is on youth athletic development and strength and conditioning programs for young athletes. Coach Sam Braxton, the youth athletic development coach at FitWit gym, shares his expertise and insights on the topic. Coach Sam's background in special education has provided him with valuable skills in assessing individuals, setting goals, and developing personalized programs. He has found that these skills translate well to strength training. FitWit's youth programs cater to different age groups. For ages 5-12, the emphasis is on developing movement skills such as ..read more

In this episode of the podcast, host Doc Jake sits down with Bo Stansell, the founder and owner of Stansell's Fitness. Bo shares his extensive experience as a trainer and strength coach, with over 15 years in the industry. Currently training clients at The Training Room gym in Atlanta, Bo's training philosophy centers around building clients' strength and capability through traditional strength training exercises. What sets Bo apart is his evidence-based approach to training. He believes in using exercises that are founded in scientific principles, ensuring that his clients are receiving the ..read more

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Proteus Motion and their revolutionary device, Proteus. Our guest, Will Waterman, the VP of Proteus Motion, sheds light on the company's history and its ambitious goals. Proteus, unlike traditional free weights, offers a new type of resistance called 3D resistance that mirrors movement in all directions. This groundbreaking technology allows Proteus to accurately measure velocity, power, acceleration, and other essential metrics in three planes of movement. Will explains how Proteus can rapidly assess athletes across various movements in under 5 ..read more

In this episode of the podcast, host Doc Jake sits down with guest Jasmine Bradfield, a doula, yoga instructor, and women's wellness coach based in Atlanta. Jasmine is the owner of Atlanta Birth Work, a comprehensive service offering support and education for birth, women's wellness, and parenthood. During their conversation, Jasmine delves into the various services she provides through Atlanta Birth Work. She emphasizes her personalized approach, tailoring her support to meet the cultural, religious, and informational needs of her clients. Jasmine assists clients in making informed decisions ..read more

In this episode of the Active Atlanta podcast, join host Doc Jake Swart as he sits down with the incredibly talented Erin McDevitt, owner of Erin Naturally. With an impressive background in personal training, stunt work, dance instruction, and non-traditional gym training, Erin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. The conversation then turns to Erin's foray into stunt work. After dance opportunities didn't work out, she started practicing falls and rolls during the pandemic and eventually got selected for a prestigious stunt training camp. Erin sheds light on the ongoing ..read more