In this episode, we chat with Ryan Whited, a trainer who developed a unique approach to pain management called 'Training is Treatment.' Whited shares his experiences, which include grappling with injuries stemming from his various physical activities such as Karate, football, and climbing. As an expansion of his coaching, Whited has co-authored a book named 'Pain and Performance' with Matt Fitzgerald. Leveraging a biographical approach, it reveals Whited’s journey from athlete to coach, helping others manage pain through a simplified, non-medicalized, and empowering method. The goal is to foster independence in the athletes and steer them away from the prevailing notion that pain equals damage.
00:00 Introduction and Meeting Ryan Whited
00:32 The Failed First Attempt at Podcasting
01:27 How Matt and Ryan Met
02:50 The Idea of Writing a Book Together
03:55 The Role of Pain in Performance
06:56 The Importance of Understanding Pain
09:21 The Role of Emotion in Pain Management
13:13 The Impact of Pain on Athletes
17:33 The Story of a Patient's Pain Journey
19:47 The Importance of Contextualizing Pain
21:16 The Role of Coaching in Pain Management
22:10 The Misconceptions about Pain and Injury
24:51 The Impact of the Book 'Pain and Performance'
27:19 The Titanic Analogy and the Need for Change
27:35 Introducing the Book: Pain and Performance
28:28 Challenging the Current Medical Paradigm
30:34 The Role of a Coach vs. a Clinician
33:38 The Importance of Empowering Athletes
34:01 The Misconceptions about Pain and Injury
35:03 The Dance Metaphor: Understanding Pain
35:29 Real-life Examples of the Methodology in Action
39:23 The Impact of the Book on Coaches
42:40 The Complexity of Pain and the Neuroscience Behind It
46:03 The Unusual Life Stories of the Author
Connect with Ryan:
Instagram: @training_as_treatment
Check Out Ryan's Gym: Paragon Athletics
Connect With Us:
Hanna @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's Jams
Matt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams
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