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Maestro on the Mic

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Join host, Dr. Shante Cofield, The Movement Maestro, on a journey to see the bigger picture, find your passion, and discover how movement unites us all. Come move with the Maestro.

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MOTM #048: How to Turn a Brand into a Business and the Big T Reveal with Dr. Ryan DeBell

September 17, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

What happens when a brand becomes a business, undergoes a name change with repurposing of the first initial, and the owner spends five weeks in a tent? Tune in to episode 48 where my dude Ryan DeBell dishes it all, including a HUGE reveal that he's been teasing for months. Yes, Ryan is a chiropractor, […] The post MOTM #048: How to Turn a Brand into a Business and the Big T Reveal with Dr. Ryan DeBell appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #047: The Evidence is an Opinion…and that’s OK

September 13, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MB

Understand that if the evidence you're using to make a decision comes from someone else's experience, it is, at its heart, an opinion. It's another way of saying ‘this worked best for me'. And that's totally fine! Honestly, that's most things in life. With that in mind, it would probably behoove you to ask someone […] The post MOTM #047: The Evidence is an Opinion…and that’s OK appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #046: The Path to Physical Enlightenment with D.J. Murakami

September 10, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

Why do we train? Why do we work out? Why do we move? Why should we play? Jumped into a conversation about the bigger picture with DJ Murakami, and the ensuing discussion went down some rabbit holes ranging from neurological states during olympic lifting to masturbation. DJ is a guy who is anything but conventional […] The post MOTM #046: The Path to Physical Enlightenment with D.J. Murakami appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #045: Get the Damn Letters

September 06, 2018 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MB

If you truly think that the letters mean that much, then go and get them. It's as simple as that. Stop making excuses, start making moves. The post MOTM #045: Get the Damn Letters appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #044: What does it take to be a CrossFit Games athlete? with Meredith Root and Alex Parker

September 03, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Whether you like it or not, CrossFit is here and it ain't going anywhere. The sport of fitness is a very real thing, and with a grand prize of $300,000 going to both the the fittest man and woman, winning the CrossFit Games now brings with it a lot more than hardware and bragging rights. […] The post MOTM #044: What does it take to be a CrossFit Games athlete? with Meredith Root and Alex Parker appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #043: New Grads, Take a Breath

August 30, 2018 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.71 MB

Where's the fire? I get it. We all want 8 years of experience in 5 minutes. You're eager, you're online, you're up to date on the research, you're way ahead of where I was when I was a new grad, you want to do everything you can and take all the courses possible to ensure […] The post MOTM #043: New Grads, Take a Breath appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #042: Luci Meets a Powerlifter with Joe Szymanek

August 27, 2018 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Joe wrote a book. But not just any book. A book about a little girl who meets a big powerlifter, and realizes that strength is for everyone, and that a simple hello can go a long way. Join me for this episode of Maestro on the Mic where I interview author, Joe Szymanek, and give […] The post MOTM #042: Luci Meets a Powerlifter with Joe Szymanek appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #041: How to Beat FOMO

August 23, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MB

FOMO. Fear of Missing Out. It's a real thing. Marketers capitalize on it. Heck, they create it. It pulls us in a million directions, has us trying to do too many things at once, and ultimately leaves us having accomplished little more than overspending and elevating our blood pressure. But you can beat it. Wanna […] The post MOTM #041: How to Beat FOMO appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #040: The Reality of Change with Dr. Joe LaVacca

August 20, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MB

Brought my guy JoeJoe LaVacca on to talk about the ugly side of change, aka the shit that no one wants to talk about. Joe is hands-down one of the best physical therapists I know, and while we did spend some time chatting about treatment philosophies, this episode was dedicated to providing a space for […] The post MOTM #040: The Reality of Change with Dr. Joe LaVacca appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #039: They Don’t Know Any Better

August 16, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MB

We can't be upset with people for not doing things, if they didn't know they were supposed to be doing those things in the first place. Go ahead, read that one more time. In this week's Thursday shorty I'm chatting about a recent airport encounter that made me realize how much more work we still […] The post MOTM #039: They Don’t Know Any Better appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #038: The Art of Movement with HunterFitness

August 13, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

The man, the mobility, the mustache. Yes, that's right, I convinced the unicorn of podcasts, HunterFitness (aka Hunter Cook), to come on the show and share his brain, and share did he ever. This is NOT an episode solely about FRC or stupid human tricks. This is an episode where you really get to know […] The post MOTM #038: The Art of Movement with HunterFitness appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #037: It’s OK to Do Too Much

August 09, 2018 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MB

All too often I hear people talking themselves out of starting things by worrying that it will take too much time or they will spend too much money. Well guess what? Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. If it excites you, pursue it. If you […] The post MOTM #037: It’s OK to Do Too Much appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #036: The Healthcare Model of the Future with Elevate SPC

August 06, 2018 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MB

“If you want massive change, you’ve got to take massive action.” – I asked, you answered. I get it. I hear you. You’re burned out. You hate insurance companies. You hate quotas. You hate the insane caseloads. You hate the paperwork. You hate the scarcity mindset. The solution? It’s in this episode. – My outpatient […] The post MOTM #036: The Healthcare Model of the Future with Elevate SPC appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #035: Your Patients Don’t Care About Your Letters

August 02, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MB

Hear me out. Actually, I'm gonna skip the caption and suggest you just listen to the episode and hear for yourself. #Maestrofied The post MOTM #035: Your Patients Don’t Care About Your Letters appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #034: Why You Absolutely Need to Attend the Women’s Movement Collaborative

July 30, 2018 09:45 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MB

It was one of the best weekends I've had in a long time. If you're a woman, if you're into movement, if you want an excuse to travel and meet some dope humans, then you need to attend the WMC. It is truly an experience not to be missed. But don’t take my word for […] The post MOTM #034: Why You Absolutely Need to Attend the Women’s Movement Collaborative appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #033: Just. Get. Started.

July 26, 2018 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.46 MB

I get it. Putting yourself out there, taking leaps, doing new things, it's scary. You know what's even scarier? Regret. Missing out on countless opportunities because of hypothetical scenarios you made up as a way to talk yourself out of taking a chance and risking failure. Today I'm keeping it short and giving you my […] The post MOTM #033: Just. Get. Started. appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #032: Coaching the Pregnant and Postpartum Athlete with Brianna Battles

July 23, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

A good coach does so much more than just address the physical. Societal expectations and self-imposed judgments are a very real thing, and if you want to truly help your client, you gotta make sure you're addressing those issues. – Join me this week for an episode with Brianna Battles that highlights the fact that […] The post MOTM #032: Coaching the Pregnant and Postpartum Athlete with Brianna Battles appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #031: Are You a Physical Therapist of the Future?

July 19, 2018 07:35 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Physical therapists have done a great job of connecting with each other, be it for better or worse, but what about connecting to the people they serve…the general public? Was interviewed on a Facebook Live and the host told me I was a physical therapist of the future. I was immediately honored, but then very […] The post MOTM #031: Are You a Physical Therapist of the Future? appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #030: How to Grow a Social Media Following – Part II with Dr. Jen Esquer

July 16, 2018 08:15 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

464, 000 of you know her as DocJenFit. Listen to the entirety of this episode and I promise you'll know her as so much more. Brought on my girl, Dr. Jen Esquer to talk all things social media, but also to talk about her story and share some things about herself that I'm pretty sure […] The post MOTM #030: How to Grow a Social Media Following – Part II with Dr. Jen Esquer appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #029: Thank you. Truly.

July 11, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MB

This episode right here, it's for you. All of the emails, the comments, the DMs, the letters, the gifts, the chats, the support, the patience, the in-person meetings, the belief, the friendship…the everything. Thank you. Truly. In this episode: Jonathan McGruder – @jonathanmcgruder Dr. Kyle Maddox – @kylemaddox21 Dr. Jennifer Esquer – @docjenfit Dr. Jennifer […] The post MOTM #029: Thank you. Truly. appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #028: How to Grow a Social Media Following – Part I with Questions from Dr. Cara Giusti

July 09, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

  A throwback in style to my sixth episode, today I brought Dr. Cara Giusti on to answer her questions about social media and share all the goodies you. Cara actually went out and bought a headset just for this episode, which means you totally have to listen to the whole thing. These are questions […] The post MOTM #028: How to Grow a Social Media Following – Part I with Questions from Dr. Cara Giusti appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #027: Why Physical Therapy is the Best First Career

July 05, 2018 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

Yeah, I said it. Physical therapy is dope. At the end of the day, the soft-skills reign supreme, and physical therapy is the perfect platform to develop these skills. I know I do my fair share of groaning and moaning, but honestly, it's because I care about the profession as a whole. Tune in to […] The post MOTM #027: Why Physical Therapy is the Best First Career appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #026: Integrated Kinetic Neurology – Course Review

July 02, 2018 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Brought the boys of IKN back on (with the addition of THE Sammy Black Socks) to review their course, and decided to spruce it up with a few live interviews. Working with a new mic and recorder, so bear with me, but honestly, this episode was incredibly fun to record. You want my review of […] The post MOTM #026: Integrated Kinetic Neurology – Course Review appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #025: Do you need to do a physical therapy residency? Part II with Dr. Dustin K. Willis

June 28, 2018 08:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

I've never done a PT residency, nor will I ever. Dr. Dustin K. Willis, however, has done a residency, and three fellowships, and is working on his PhD. Brought this super-chill sneaker fiend on to provide some sage words and sound advice from the other side of the coin. Have I changed my mind and […] The post MOTM #025: Do you need to do a physical therapy residency? Part II with Dr. Dustin K. Willis appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #024: Gender, Footwear, and the Pursuit of Happiness with NiK Kacy

June 25, 2018 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

An episode to upstage all episodes. NiK Kacy came and sat with me on my couch, and yes we talked about shoes and how they created their own brand, but honestly we talked about so much more. Tune in to hear not only their story, but my story…the parts that often get left out simply […] The post MOTM #024: Gender, Footwear, and the Pursuit of Happiness with NiK Kacy appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #023: Why You Absolutely Do NOT Need to Do a Physical Therapy Residency

June 21, 2018 09:09 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

This, this episode right here. If you don’t listen to a single one of my other Thursday shorties, THIS is the one to listen to. I came correct, I didn’t pull any punches, and honestly, it’s straight fire. — In this episode we’re talking: -Why I hate residencies -Why new-grads should consider starting a practice […] The post MOTM #023: Why You Absolutely Do NOT Need to Do a Physical Therapy Residency appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #022: Anthony Mucurio – How to Run Faster, Jump Higher, and Keep Young Athletes Healthy

June 18, 2018 08:00 - 51 minutes - 48 MB

Brought on Anthony Mucurio, one of the top minds in the strength and conditioning world to pick his brain and talk shop. Admittedly, I might be a bit biased because Anthony is one of my best friends, but his passion for this material is undeniable, and his understanding of what it takes to be a […] The post MOTM #022: Anthony Mucurio – How to Run Faster, Jump Higher, and Keep Young Athletes Healthy appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #021: What’s in a logo?

June 14, 2018 08:29 - 6 minutes - 6.6 MB

Analysis paralysis is a VERY real thing. I've been there. This logo that so many of you have come to know and love is actually my SECOND logo. Things change…and that's ok. Hear my two pennies on what a logo actually means, and why you shouldn't sweat the small stuff. Another Thursday shorty comin' your […] The post MOTM #021: What’s in a logo? appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #020: Dani Almeyda – The Women’s Movement Collaborative, Elbow Licking, and the Power of Asking

June 11, 2018 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Brought on THE Dani Nicole of Original Strength to fill you in on what is one of the coolest events that I’ve ever had the privilege be part of. The Women's Movement Collaborative is an experience unlike any other, and I wanted to make sure as many people knew about it as possible. I’m speaking […] The post MOTM #020: Dani Almeyda – The Women’s Movement Collaborative, Elbow Licking, and the Power of Asking appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #019: Should you take a RockTape course as a student?

June 07, 2018 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MB

Last week in episode 18 I brought on the boys from IKN to discuss their continuing education course. This week we're flipping the script just a little bit, and I've interviewed a first year DPT student to hear her thoughts on MY RockTape Basic and Performance continuing education courses. I always get asked whether or […] The post MOTM #019: Should you take a RockTape course as a student? appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #018: Dr. Ryan Foley & Dr. Kyle Paxton – IKN, Patient Buy-in, and Disrupting the Norm

June 04, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

You guys always ask what continuing education courses I recommend, so here ya go! Brought on the boys from IKN (@IntegratedKineticNeurology) to provide you with some information about their courses, but more importantly to provide you with some information about themselves. If I’m gonna take a course I want to know that the person teaching […] The post MOTM #018: Dr. Ryan Foley & Dr. Kyle Paxton – IKN, Patient Buy-in, and Disrupting the Norm appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #017: Listen Up and Do as You’re Told

May 31, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MB

The recipe for success can be quite simple when you choose to actually follow the directions. Stop making things harder on yourself. Want to be rich? Do what rich people tell you they did to get rich. Want to be happy? Do what happy people tell you they did to be happy. I get it, […] The post MOTM #017: Listen Up and Do as You’re Told appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #016: Dr. Danny Matta – Candy, Pornography, and How to Make Your First $100k as a Cash-Based Clinic

May 28, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

“Beware building your house on someone else's foundation.” Hands down one of my favorite episodes to date. You don't have to hate your job. You don't have to dread going to work. You don't have to spend your days working for someone else and pouring your sweat into their dreams. Brought Dr. Danny Matta on […] The post MOTM #016: Dr. Danny Matta – Candy, Pornography, and How to Make Your First $100k as a Cash-Based Clinic appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #015: Are you selling out by taking insurance?

May 24, 2018 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.44 MB

I'm all about that cash-based model, but is it the only model? Shortcast coming at ya with my two pennies on what it means if you take insurance. I promise not to hurt your feelings. But, you know I'm all about balance, so be sure to tune in next week when I bring on the […] The post MOTM #015: Are you selling out by taking insurance? appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #014: Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen – Functional Medicine, Leaky Gut, and Being a Better Human

May 21, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

Holy crap this guy knows his stuff. Join me for a trip down the functional medicine rabbit hole with Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen, and hear some answers that I’m pretty certain you probably won’t be expecting. — Of course I asked him about leaky gut, lab tests, and sleep issues, but we talked about a whole […] The post MOTM #014: Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen – Functional Medicine, Leaky Gut, and Being a Better Human appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #013: No Ragrets (And yes, I meant to spell it that way.)

May 17, 2018 06:55 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MB

The things we’ve done in the past are stepping stones that allowed us to get where we are today. Our past actions may define us, but they don’t confine us. Evolution is ALWAYS an option, and growth should ALWAYS be the goal. — Share 7 minutes of your life with me, less if you listen […] The post MOTM #013: No Ragrets (And yes, I meant to spell it that way.) appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #012: Dr. Court Conley – Feet, Gait, and Slow-Motion Technology

May 14, 2018 13:33 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

I love this woman, and you will too. Used ALL the technology for this episode, and the ever-incredible (but technologically impaired) Dr. Court Conley joined me for an Instagram live that we double-dipped and recorded in order to create this podcast episode. All. The. Technology.  For those of you who missed that IG live, here […] The post MOTM #012: Dr. Court Conley – Feet, Gait, and Slow-Motion Technology appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #011: Is Earning Your DPT a Prison Sentence?

May 10, 2018 07:15 - 7 minutes - 7.53 MB

The times they are a changing. Received a question from a soon to be Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student worried about whether or not she had made the right choice in deciding to become a physical therapist. Does earning a DPT mean a life-time of unhappiness in a PT mill, with loads of paper […] The post MOTM #011: Is Earning Your DPT a Prison Sentence? appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #010: Sonya Briggs and Nikki Orazine – Fly Swatters, The GoKnee, and Big Business in a Small Town

May 07, 2018 05:58 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

RockTape course attendees turned friends, Sonya and Nikki hold a very special place in my heart and this episode is one that means a ton to me. This is an episode that will make you think differently about what an entrepreneur looks and sounds like, and ask yourself “why not me?” Happiness is yours for […] The post MOTM #010: Sonya Briggs and Nikki Orazine – Fly Swatters, The GoKnee, and Big Business in a Small Town appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #009: Happiness as a Home Base

May 03, 2018 12:51 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

Comparison may be inevitable, but choosing how it affects you is 100% under your control. Another Thursday shorty coming at you, and this time we're talking abut happiness. When happiness is your home base, it doesn’t matter what others flaunt or what life throws at you. Create your happiness, dig those roots nice and deep, […] The post MOTM #009: Happiness as a Home Base appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #008: Nicholas Flannery: Be Where Your Feet Are

April 30, 2018 15:22 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Brought Nicholas Flannery on the show and he absolutely CRUSHED it. This guy IS passion. This guy IS motivation. This guy IS living his best life. Don’t let that CrossFit picture fool you. There is FAR more to this young man, and that’s exactly why I asked him to come on as a guest. Goal-setting, career changes, devastating injuries, […] The post MOTM #008: Nicholas Flannery: Be Where Your Feet Are appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #007: IF YOU ALWAYS DO WHAT YOU’VE ALWAYS DONE, YOU’LL ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU’VE ALWAYS GOT

April 26, 2018 05:06 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MB

I got a text. I got fired up. I recorded an episode. Here it is. Another shorty comin' at ya to kick you in the pants and and help you figure out what to do about that job that maybe isn't necessarily so bad, but is boring you to tears. Hint: Do. Something. New. Called […] The post MOTM #007: IF YOU ALWAYS DO WHAT YOU’VE ALWAYS DONE, YOU’LL ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU’VE ALWAYS GOT appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #006: Tristan Faile: The Pelvic Floor and So Much More

April 23, 2018 08:37 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

New episode, new style. Episode 6 introduces PodCalls, aka the long-distance podcast interview. Tristan Faile reached out to me with some questions about pelvic floor physical therapy and I decided to record the convo and share it with you guys instead of relegating it to the bowels of social media DMs. Give it a listen, […] The post MOTM #006: Tristan Faile: The Pelvic Floor and So Much More appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #005: Life Resources

April 20, 2018 14:50 - 6 minutes - 8.75 MB

Another shorty comin' at ya. There is no bibliography for life. We ask for resources when we should be going out and talking to people, forming connections, and learning from their experiences. There is nothing wrong with asking for guidance, but understand that blindly following someone else's journey in no way guarantees your success. The […] The post MOTM #005: Life Resources appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #004: Dr. Jpop, The Pediatric Physical Therapy Prodigy

April 18, 2018 01:28 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Pediatric physical therapy prodigy…yes…but there's SO much more. Join me this week for a new show format, and my FIRST (of many) live interview. Dr. Jpop kicked it with me on my balcony in beautiful SoCal, and we rapped about ALL the things. Pediatric physical therapy, the importance of connecting with other humans, shared experiences, […] The post MOTM #004: Dr. Jpop, The Pediatric Physical Therapy Prodigy appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #003: Second Chances and Redoing the CrossFit Open

April 14, 2018 21:52 - 5 minutes - 7.67 MB

Tune in to episode 3 for my musings on redoing the CrossFit Open workouts and how that relates to the bigger picture. My CrossFit homies, this might resonate a bit more with you, but this episode is absolutely for everyone. Second chances are for everyone, and if we learn from those first trials, the next […] The post MOTM #003: Second Chances and Redoing the CrossFit Open appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #002: The SAID Principle

April 14, 2018 21:49 - 6 minutes - 8.88 MB

Episode number 2 comin' at ya. Today we're talking about the SAID principle, and how if you want to get better at a thing, you actually have to work on THAT THING. Cold showers will only make you a better human if you use the skills gained during those cold moments and apply them in […] The post MOTM #002: The SAID Principle appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

MOTM #001: Nespresso Makers and the Spice of Life

March 29, 2018 21:21 - 4 minutes - 6.47 MB

A long time in the making, here it is, episode number 1 for your listening pleasure. Short and sweet, because, well, my attention span just isn't that long. Today we're talking about Nespresso makers…and how variety is the spice of life. Hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it. Extremely […] The post MOTM #001: Nespresso Makers and the Spice of Life appeared first on The Movement Maestro.

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