Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast

Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast

Join Dan Braun, a graduate physical therapy student, certified personal trainer, biohacker, entrepreneur, leader, and speaker for the Brawn Body Podcast! Subscribe for a new episode every week discussing health, wellness, physical training, biohacks, special guests, & so much more! Find us on social media: @brawnbody For all inquiries: brawnbodytraining@gmail.com

Episodes

June 25, 2025 48 mins
In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Tenly Kuhn to discuss her journey as an All-American Track & Field athlete at the D1 level, including her gymnastics background, impact of family and faith, and beyond. Tenly Kuhn, a junior at Baylor University, is an accomplished pole vaulter, active NIL athlete, and Division I Indoor Track and Field All-American, balancing her role on the track and...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by James Johnson to discuss his blended practice model and transitions from in person only to blended model as a performance clinician.Coach James is a board certified Orthopedic Specialist Physical Therapist with special interests in preventative rehabilitation for the strength and physique athlete, athletic performance, and optimizing the aging process. J...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Avery Dew to discuss her journey in sport and in entrepreneurship. Avery Dew is an entrepreneur and former D1 Lacrosse Athlete. She has been studying sports media and plans to combine her passions for sport and entrepreneurship into future media work. She grew up playing multiple sports and had a non-traditional path to D1 lacrosse involving walking onto...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Eric Lichter to discuss linear speed training & assessment strategies. Eric Lichter established himself as a leading speed and performance enhancement coach in the private sector, training NFL and NBA draft prospects and preparing them for combines. He has worked with two Heisman Trophy winners, two Jim Thorpe Award winners, and over 20 first-round d...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Kennedy Merrell to discuss her journey as an athlete and pole vaulting career.Kennedy Merrell is a pole vaulter at Indiana State University. She started vaulting in high school as well as competed in gymnastics for 15 years. Throughout many ups and downs during her senior year, she made it to New Balance Nationals where she placed 5th and received All Am...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Dave Snyder to discuss his strategies for maintaining lifelong growth as a highly successful clinician.Dave Snyder has over 20 years experience in both college and professional athletics. He brings extensive experience with injury prevention, acute injury management, and return to play. His teams have won bowl games, conference championships, and he was ...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Grace Schumacher to discuss her journey in D1 sport, Ironman Triathlon competitions, and more.Grace Schumacher is from Australia and grew up playing Tennis. She played Tennis Internationally representing her home country of Australia and played at the D1 level at USF. She graduated with a degree in psychology. Shortly after her time in university, Grace ...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Greg Adamson to discuss burnout, balance in life and career, and finding purpose in the sports performance / sports medicine professions.Greg Adamson serves as the Associate Director of Sports Performance at the University of Tennessee, where he leads the development of the Volunteers’ Swim, Dive and Men’s Golf programs. With over 15 years of experience ...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Sam Cohen to discuss the mental performance side of baseball and lessons from sport applied to life.Sam Cohen is a rising senior at Haverford College, where he is pursuing a degree in Computer Science and serving as a captain of the college’s baseball team. Originally from Ellicott City, Maryland, Sam was not heavily recruited out of high school. However...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Ray Gorman to discuss the "blended practice model" for performance clinicians, in particular physical therapists. Dr. Ray has spent his career specializing in working within the fitness and rehab space. With a background in CrossFit since 2008 which then progressed to Physical Therapy school graduating in 2014, Ray sought out to provide the highest quali...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Richie Cortes to discuss his journey in Ninja Warrior. At 42 years old, Richie Cortes is on a mission to become the #1 40 year old ninja in the world - competing on the World Ninja League for season 10. Ninja is a sport made popular by the show American Ninja Warrior. After a rough childhood filled with bad habits, Richie has been a videogame developer f...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Dan Taylor from Joe Gibbs High Performance Institute to discuss considerations for building a sports science framework and overall high performance team. Fueled by an innate desire to be a life-long learner and apply that knowledge to human performance solutions, Dan has walked various paths throughout his career. A professional ‘systems architect,’ Dan ...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Cooper Johnston to discuss his journey recovering from an ACL injury in his knee.Cooper Johnston’s passion for soccer began at the age of three. From the outset, his goal was clear: to compete at the highest level. His journey started with SFC before advancing to Salisbury United Soccer Club (SUSC) in fourth grade, where his relentless work ethic began t...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Pratik Soni to discuss theories, considerations, and applications of spinal manipulation interventions into sports clinical practice.Dr. Pratik Soni earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University in 2019, where he trained in the Sports Performance Program and conducted assessments for high school athletes, minor league baseball teams, and pr...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Josie Stevens to discuss "athletic longevity" and being an athlete beyond organized sport career in college or professional settings. For more on Josie be sure to check out @josiestevenscpt*SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use cou...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Eugene Tsovik to discuss considerations surrounding BJJ from a performance & rehab viewpoint. Dr. Eugene Tsozik is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with a professional focus on BJJ rehab, mobility, and improving athlete performance. As the founder of “The Jiu-Jitsu Therapist” and the creator of “Grappling-RX,” a serie...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Taylie Liddell to discuss her journey in soccer while also overcoming an ACL tear and Ulcerative Colitis. Taylie Liddell is from Southern California. She played for UNLV women’s soccer and graduated out of the program in 2023. Throughout her time playing she developed an autoimmune disease called ulcerative colitis, as well as tearing her ACL/meniscus in...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Ryan Talbot to discuss the VueMotion software and AI algorithims and how Machine Learning is impacting sports performance and sports rehab. Ryan Talbot is the CEO of VueMotion. He has 25 years of experience in technology and security consulting, in addition to 15 years of experience as a T&F coach and former Masters athlete. For more on Ryan & Vu...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Devin Jenkins to discuss his journey in the sport of Power Slap in addition to his training and recovery methodology for competition. Devin Jenkins is a strength and conditioning coach with over ten years of experience holding a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a minor in Kinesiology.  His dedication to health and fitness began at an early age throug...
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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Quincy Johnson to discuss S&C considerations for the tactical athlete population.
Quincy R. Johnson, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kansas and is the Assistant Director of the Jayhawk Athletic Performance Laboratory. He received his degrees from Midland University and Okla...
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