Joint Effort with Pickle & The Doc

Joint Effort with Pickle & The Doc

Two people with similar passions and very different backgrounds. A right brained esthetician and a left brained sports medicine doctor and fitness coach share their expertise, passions, curiosities...and lives; teaching and learning from each other. We face the same challenges and celebrate similar victories as other couples. Take this journey of exploration with us as we dive into topics of health, wellness, and life.

Episodes

June 25, 2025 21 mins

In this episode, we open up about:

  • Preparing for upcoming shoulder surgery (July 9th) 🏥

  • Balancing hormone therapy and physical therapy

  • The mental challenges of modifying workouts while in pain

  • Why documenting the rehab journey is part therapy, part mission

  • Body image and gym comparison struggles—especially for women

  • How to reframe comparison into inspiration and take control of your progress 💪

  • The importance of ...

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Katie just finished her first CrossFit competition, and we break down the highs, the surprises, and what she learned. Travis talks about his upcoming shoulder surgery and explains the bicep tenodesis procedure for his torn labrum. We also dive into the brutal CrossFit workout "Murph"—why it’s a challenge and how to approach it smart. Recorded in Wewahitchka, Florida.

CrossFit competitions, injury recovery, and real fitness talk—don...

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In this episode, we’re sharing our best tips for staying active and healthy while traveling. Whether you’re on vacation or a work trip, it’s easy to fall off track—but with a little planning, you can keep up your fitness routine and still enjoy your time away!
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Welcome back to *Joint Effort* with Travis and Katie! This week, we’re escaping the city and taking you along for a peaceful day in nature with our RV. 🌿🚐 

We chat about the importance of disconnecting from routine, how your closest relationships shape you, and the surprising impact of "food noise" on daily life. Plus, we share our honest experiences trying the peptide Retatrutide for fat loss and mental clarity.  

In this episod...

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Two people from completely different worlds—one a seasoned aesthetician, the other a sports medicine doctor and CrossFit coach—come together to share their unique perspectives on health, wellness, and fitness. In this episode, we dive into how their backgrounds, passions, and daily experiences shape their views on movement, longevity, and self-care. From anti-aging treatments to injury prevention, from desk-job struggles to CrossFi...

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February 17, 2021 18 mins
This is one of the most common questions I get from athletes and parents. There is some confusion about imaging...the process, the need for it, which one is right, and what to do with the information. While some cheerleaders need imaging, many do not and in this episode we dive into what imaging is and when we would need it. Www.Thecheerdoc.Com Www.Hitzeronutrition.Com
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In this episode we answer the questions: 0:55 Is there such thing as overtraining in cheer and what is the best way to strength and condition? -no, there is no such thing as over training, but only if you are doing one other thing properly and to your full ability   10:04 How can I improve my vertical jump height? -you may think working on jumps will make it higher, but there are other strategies that don't involve jumping th...
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September 30, 2020 10 mins

A few episodes back, we discussed an ongoing investigation on some high profile people in the cheer world and their alleged predatory actions. Names of victims in the predator were omitted to protect the anonymity of the children into respect the due process of law. Now it is clear who these people are. I suggested that coaches, parents, and gym owners keep their ears open and be willing to have tough conversations because more peo...

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In a sick and twisted way, a group of sexual predators is trying to explain their crimes against children by saying it is a natural trait that they were born with; an innate feeling that they have no control over and that should be as widely accepted as LGBTQ.   This disgraceful attempt to justify their malicious acts falls at a time when cheer athletes are beginning to come forward and speak out against predators.   Our spor...
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July 6, 2020 21 mins

After the release of Athlete A which tells the story of the sexual abuse scandal perpetrated by Larry Nassar and covered up by USA Gymnastics, athletes in our sport have begun coming forward.

Our sport is not immune from predatory adults. We see it in the news far too often and now, our athletes are starting to come forward to face their predators in an attempt end the cycle.

Names of predators are starting to surface. Athletes a...

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The University of Alabama Cheer Program and ACE Cheer Co. have something in common...Brandon Prince.

As a former University of Alabama Cheerleader and the current Cheerleading Coach, Brandon has a very unique perspective that many only dream of.

Additionally, he is one of the "Chiefs" of ACE Cheer Company, one of the largest All Star Cheer program in the WORLD.

Please take a listen to one of the nicest and most humble coaches there...

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Not only is Jason Larkins and former athlete, but is also a coach, gym director, member of Varsity U, and most recently, the creator of a BRAND NEW cheer podcast!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-cheer/id1510402862?i=1000473369849

I'm excited to introduce you to Jason and his background in the sport as he gives so much insight from his years and his MANY roles Cheer.

WWW.HITZERONUTRITION.COM

WWW.THECHEERDOC.COM

 

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Ever heard of Bring it On? USASF Worlds? NCA Nationals? Summit? DISNEY?!

Of course you have! What do ALL of these things have in common? Every single one of them requires CHOREOGRAPHY...and one man has done choreo for them all.

Ray Jasper is a living legend in Cheer and has a resume that many couldn't fathom. From his humble beginnings to now running one of the most HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER choreography and skills camp companies in th...

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Raul Delgado is one of the most recognizable faces in Cheer!

His hilarious parody videos on TikTok have been an international sensation gaining him hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views!

He joins us to tell his story of cheerleading and how his life was propelled into social media stardom!

Additionally, his work with TikTok as a contributor/developer role promises to create a huge shift in the platform as they lo...

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April 26, 2020 38 mins

Cheer music is the heartbeat of the routine. Beautiful choreography, INSANE skills, perfectly in sync jumps and dance, high flying baskets, and creative pyramids all seamed together with a personalized song...a song that we often revisit year down the road; our memories of that routine flooding back like we just learned it yesterday.

Carmine Silano of CHEER SOUNDS joins us today to talk about how his company is changing CHEER MUSIC...

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April 2, 2020 47 mins

Meet Victor, a Hollywood based acro expert and actor. If you haven't seen him on the beach doing some SICK acro skills, you may recognize him from the 90s HIT MOVIE "Can't Hardly Wait" or shows like "Sister Sister" and "Smart Guy"! Victor and I met at Winterfest this past year and this guy has an infectious personality and huge heart. Learn about his life in the Cheer and Acro World and hear about his life in Hollywood!

IG: @theacr...

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We recently lost a an icon in sports. He was a game changer in basketball, but he also taught us all about ways to be better champions in life. In this episode we talk about the things that Kobe taught and how we can apply them to our own sport. RIP KOBE.

WWW.THECHEERDOC.COM

WWW.HITZERONUTRITION.COM

 

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January 26, 2020 10 mins

CHEER has taken Netflix, the internet, the cheer world, THE ACTUAL WORLD...by storm. Although there are so many amazing things about this show, there is one TERRIBLE THING that we can't overlook.

thecheerdoc.com

hitzeronutrition.com

 

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Chris Ethridge is a brand ambassador for Hit Zero Nutrition, a member of Team USA Cheer, and is a coach for New Mexico State. He is also the latest member of the DOUBLE ONE HAND REWIND club. You get to meet Chris and learn about his passion and success in cheer in this interview.

www.thecheerdoc.com

www.hitzeronutrition.com - discount code "cethridge10" at checkout to save 10% on your ENTIRE purchase

Instagram @Cethridge9

 

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November 24, 2019 13 mins

You may have seen athletes with dark circles on their skin that looks like they were attacked by an octopus. This is the side effect of a therapy called cupping. In this episode we discuss the different types of cupping and help you determine if it's something that can help your pain.

www.thecheerdoc.com

www.hitzeronutrition.com

 

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