Turf Talk w Loman Health: Recent Episodes
David Loman & Justin Ervin
Turf Talk Podcast explores the various approaches we can take to be more health conscious and intentional on and off the playing field. We dive into existing and emerging practices related to holistic health, positive psychologically, and performance-based training.
We also discuss the latest trends and best practices regarding nutrition, human connection, and how we can continue maintain our overall wellness.
David Loman graduated top of his class in Nutrition & Sports Science from NC State. He specialized in sports rehab after college before making a transition into the fitness industry in 2017 @ LifeTime Fitness. Before the pandemic hit, he was top 1% in the company for Personal Training & Nutrition revenue before making a transition into his own company summer of 2020. Today, David works with 50% student athletes & 50% "wellness clients" between 35-65, mainly focusing on injury prevention, athletic performance, flexibility, and body composition.
Justin Ervin is co-founder and Executive Director of Habitual Roots. Through Habitual Roots, Justin supports others through program development that help build positive habits of self-care using mindfulness and emotional intelligence. He has spent 6+ years managing projects within the financial, nuclear, startup, and servicing industries. Today, Justin empowers individuals looking to improve their mental and emotional wellness as a habit and integration coach. Justin was selected as a Top 30 under 30 Future Business Leader in Charlotte, NC in 2020, and is a credentialed life coach by the International Coaching Federation.
On today's episode of Turf Talk: Justin & I discuss all things grocery shopping. We dive into some important preparation to consider before leaving your home & best practices as you enter the store.
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In Partnership w Justin Ervin from @habitualroots
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series wraps up w Episode #8 covering Physical Wellness featuring Dr Josh Kollmann from Carolina Sports Clinic. Listen in as we unpack the reality of physical wellness in the US today, how to begin a journey of movement, the habits/routines/parameters necessary to be physically well.
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On today's episode of Turf Talk: Justin & I discuss the 5 Stages of Friendship, how long it takes to develop these stages & some general rules of thumb for starting a new friendship/relationship.
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Resources:
5 Stages of Friendship
University of Kansas Study
How To Win Friends Summary
On today's episode of Turf Talk: Justin & I kick off a new mini-series "Vice Advice" as we dive into the weeds on some of the biggest hurdles in our society. Our 1st iteration of Vice Advice kicks off with Caffeine!
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Resources:
WIN by Dr. James Nicolantonio
Mental Illness & Addiction Index
NY Post Article
Vice Quotes
On today's episode of Turf Talk...Justin & I had the great honor of interviewing local Registered Dietitian Rachel Pfister. Rachel is the former Director of Sports Nutrition @ the University of Tennessee. She made a transition into her own coaching business Fueling U, which services student athletes in the Greater Charlotte Area!
Follow Rachel on Instagram: @fueling.u
Rachel's Website: https://www.fuelingu.org/
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In Partnership w Justin Ervin from @habitualroots
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series continues w Episode #7 covering Spiritual Wellness featuring Katie Ervin. Katie has her Master's in Religious Studies & is currently the Divinity Liason Librarian @ Gardner-Webb University. Listen in as we unpack the differences between spirituality & religion. Katie leaves us with some great resources listed below for the curious ones looking to explore more within the spiritual wellness domain.
Resources:
Sacred Texts: The Holy Bible, The Torah, The Quran
"Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis
"Heart of the Buddha's Teaching" by Thich Naht Hanh
"Choosing a Jewish Life" by Anita Diamant
"What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam" by John Esposito
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The 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series continues w Episode #6 covering Occupational Wellness featuring Jamie Harris. Jamie has been a business leader in Charlotte for the last 30 years & is the CFO of SPX Corporation. Listen in as we discuss setting boundaries to maintain a work/life balance, handling conflict, giving & receiving feedback, navigating ego & ultimately what it means to have optimal wellness in your occupation.
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In Partnership w Justin Ervin from @habitualroots
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series continues w Episode #5 covering Financial Wellness featuring George Kroustalis. Listen in as George unpacks the secrets of becoming a financial badass! We get into budgeting, saving, spending, investing & much more!
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In Partnership w Justin Ervin from @habitualroots
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series continues w Episode #4 covering Environmental Wellness featuring Loriann Devito. Listen in on Part 1 as we unpack the home environment, family dynamics, school environments & their impact on children. You can find some of the articles Justin mentioned below.
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Additional Resources:
Road Noise & Stress Article
Women Fear Walking at Night Article
In Partnership w Justin Ervin from @habitualroots
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series continues w Episode #3 covering Social Wellness featuring Mia Rose Voss. Listen in on Part 2 as we unpack social media detoxing, personality tests like Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, Four Tendencies & Human Design.
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Additional Resources:
The Power of Moments
The Road Back to You
In Partnership w Justin Ervin from @habitualroots
We take time on this recap episode to discuss some common themes we've noticed in the first 3 Dimensions. We'll resume the series on the next episode w Mia Rose in Part 2 of Social Wellness.
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In Partnership w Justin Ervin from @habitualroots
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series continues w Episode #3 covering Social Wellness featuring Mia Rose Voss. Listen in on Part 1 as we unpack all the nuances of social health, social anxiety, social jetlag, relationships & communication.
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Additional Resources:
The Power of Moments
The Road Back to You
In Partnership w @habitualroots
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series continues w Episode #2 covering Emotional Wellness featuring Melissa Martin. Listen in as she unpacks all the nuances & gives us practical tips for integrating into your daily lives!
Support the Show:
15% off every order of Strong Coffee Company
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Additional Resources:
Melissa's Podcast: "Tell Me About Your Mother"
Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shapiro
In Partnership w @habitualroots
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series continues w Episode #2 covering Emotional Wellness featuring Melissa Martin. Listen in as she unpacks all the nuances & gives us practical tips for integrating into your daily lives!
Support the Show:
15% off every order of Strong Coffee Company
10% off every order of Cured CBD
Additional Resources:
Melissa's Podcast: "Tell Me About Your Mother"
Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shapiro
In Partnership w @habitualroots
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series starts w Episode #1 covering Mental Wellness. We broke this up into 2 episodes: Part 1 defining terms, coping mechanisms, statistics & prevention. In Part 2 you'll get tools on integrating healthy practices into your own life.
Support the Show:
15% off every order of Strong Coffee Company
10% off every order of Cured CBD
In Partnership w @habitualroots
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness Series starts w Episode #1 covering Mental Wellness. We broke this up into 2 episodes: Part 1 defining terms, coping mechanisms, statistics & prevention. In Part 2 you'll get tools on integrating healthy practices into your own life.
Support the Show:
15% off every order of Strong Coffee Company
10% off every order of Cured CBD
Today's Guest: Will Murphy was an All-American Golfer @ the University of South Carolina. He played on the PGA Tour Latin America before making a transition back to the States. Listen in as Will shares his experience as a player & caddie. Will also shares some insight into his health journey & how his faith anchored him through it all.
Follow Will on Instagram: @the_murph1
Today's Episode: Andrew & I talk about becoming a smarter athlete with regards to optimal vs peak performance, resilience vs anti-fragility, mental toughness vs mental fitness, pacing, confidence vs overconfidence, & following the letter vs the spirit of workouts.
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Today's Guest: Matt Spear, former head coach of Men's Soccer at Davidson for 18 years. He also served as President of the Richmond Kickers for 2 years. Today, Matt is the founder of Soccer Resilience & Love United FC, which focuses on mental health for athletes. Listen in as Matt unpacks the lessons he learned being a collegiate coach and the intangibles he looked for recruiting that made a prospect "more than an athlete."
Soccer Resilience Website: https://soccerresilience.com/
Soccer Resilience Instagram: @soccerresilience
Love United FC Instagram: @love_unitedfc
Charlotte Independence IG: @cltindependence
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Today's Guests: Dr. Cory Lail is the Director of Physical Therapy @ Carolina Sports Clinic as well as the Professor of Anatomy/Physiology @ Queen's University. Dr. Zack Ratliff rejoins the podcast for our roundtable discussion on the value of conservative care. Listen in as we discuss injury prevention, direct access, creating "buy-in" with patients & understanding the "why" behind it.
Follow Cory, Zack & CSC on Instagram: @theprocessphysio @beardinmotion @carolinasportsclinic
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Today's Guest: Amy Crees is a registered dietitian, who began her journey in the health field as a D1 swimmer @ Penn State. She specializes in functional nutrition in her private practice "Nutrition by Amy." Listen in as we discuss everything you need to know about Hashimoto's & optimizing your thyroid health!
Follow Amy on Instagram: @nutritionbyamy_rd
Amy's Website: nutritionbyamyrd.com
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Today's Guest: Dr. Zack Ratliff is a sports chiropractor with Carolina Sports Clinic. Zack discusses his first experience with chiropractic care & what led him into the field as a practitioner. Listen in as we discuss the future of collaborative healthcare!
Follow Zack on Instagram: @beardinmotion
Follow Carolina Sports Clinic: @carolinasportsclinic
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Today's Guest: Mia Rose is an Institute for Integrative Nutrition Certified Health Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor & NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Listen in as Mia shares her health journey as a collegiate athlete & how her gap year from soccer ultimately led to her discovering the yoga practice & changing her paradigm for rest & recovery.
Follow Mia on Instagram: @youareinbloom & @miarosevoss
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Additional Resources:
Podcasts: Armchair Expert, Good Influence, Food Psych
Books: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, The Lady's Handbook for Her Mysterious Illness: A Memoir by Sarah Ramey, Ancient Remedies by Dr Axe
Today's Guest: Perry Tuttle was an All-American @ Clemson from 1978-1981 where he caught the game winning catch in the NCAA Championship game. He was drafted in the 1st Round to the Buffalo Bills & played 10 years of pro ball in the NFL & CFL. Listen in as Perry talks about the pivotal transition out of professional sports to the business world & the life lessons he learned & continues to teach to young athletes.
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Today's Episode: Justin Ervin is the co-founder of Habitual Roots with chapters in Charlotte & Denver. We dive into Justin's transition from the corporate world into entrepreneurship & the nonprofit sector. Their vision states: "To see a world habitually driven to be mindfully aware & emotionally intelligent." Listen in as we unpack what it means to have emotional intelligence!
Website: https://www.habitualroots.com/
Instagram: @habitualroots
Training Page: https://habitualroots-academy.thinkific.com/
Events Calendar: https://www.habitualroots.com/community.html
More Resources:
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself -- Dr. Joe Dispenza The Power of Now -- Eckhardt Tolle The Happiness Advantage -- Shawn Achor A Curious Mind -- Brian Grazer
Power of Moments -- Chip and Dan Heath
Today's Episode: We unpack the 2 main types of fatty liver disease: AFLD & NAFLD. In addition, we dive into some of the nuances of gallbladder removal & best practices titrating fat into your diet.
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Today's Episode: Sam & I take a deep dive into women's health: understanding the female cycle (follicular phase vs luteal phase), exploring the opportunity cost of birth control, differences between synthetic progestins & bio-identical hormone replacement, proper weight tracking, navigating menopause & tying everything together with some actionable takeaways!
Follow Sam on Instagram: @sammillerscience
Sam's Website: https://www.sammillerscience.com/
Sam's Podcast: Sam Miller Science
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Today's Episode: Andrew & I interview his wife Grace who's the Founder & CEO of Tennis Girl Nation. We dive into her life story: the early years as a student athlete, her faith journey, her pro career & her transition as a business owner helping female tennis players across the nation!
Follow Grace on Instagram: @grace_melrose
Tennis Girl Nation Instagram: @tennisgirlnationofficial
TGN Website: https://www.tennisgirlnation.com/
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Today's Episode: I interview a good friend & fellow coach Jill Quinn. We dive deep into the weeds on everything Pilates (Mat & Reformer). For Parents & Coaches, we cover ideal age & frequency for youth athletes as well as benefits for confidence. For Athletes, we cover proprioception, body control, and the benefits of "active recovery" for activating the PNS to increase your HRV!
You can follow Jill on Instagram: @jquinnessentials
Jill's Website: quinnessentialswellness.com
Jill's Email: jquinnessentials@gmail.com
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Today's Episode we unpack common nutrient deficiencies between male/female & best food sources for each. In addition, we discuss hormone optimization for each & common cases I've run across in my years of coaching. I'd highly recommend listening to this one a couple of times & using as a resource to go back to in the future!
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Today's Episode: I trade roles & interview Andrew about optimizing the atmosphere in your home. As an Indoor Environment Professional, Andrew acts as a 3rd party for home owners. Listen in as Andrew unpacks his wisdom from the field giving you actionable takeaways to apply into your home today!
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Today's episode: I interview fellow coach & mentor Gary Ross. We dive into the proactive mindset of injury prevention. For Parents & Coaches, we discuss considerations around ideal age for strength training in athletics. For Athletes, we cover the mindset gap & how to separate yourself from your peers.
Contact Gary: navigationfit@gmail.com
Contact David: davidloman93@gmail.com
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Today's Episode: Andrew & I discuss the importance of being your own advocate with your healthcare providers when it comes to lab tests. Just because your doctor says your labs are within the "normal range" does not mean they are optimal. We help arm you with the tools so you can better advocate for yourself with healthcare providers in the future.
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Today's Episode: Andrew & I dive deep into some nuances for athletes looking to gain weight. Are you in the right season to even consider this? We help prepare your mindset & give you actionable take-aways to apply directly into your life.
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Today's Episode: Andrew & I discuss how you can avoid plateaus in your training by proactively planning in strategic de-load weeks. Are you including enough rest days into your program? We continue the recovery conversation to help optimize your performance & maximize your results!
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Today's Episode: Andrew & I discuss how to optimize recovery & why this is likely the missing link to your goals. Help us continue to grow this community by sharing this episode with someone who would benefit from this content!
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Today's Episode: Andrew & I dive into a heavier topic related to student athletes battling anxiety/depression with canceled sports. We all have to overcome adversities in life...we control our attitude and our actions in response to them. Help us continue to grow this community by sharing with someone close to you who would benefit from this content!
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Today's episode: Part 2 of an interview with fellow colleague & friend Caroline Grosso from Carolina Sports Clinic. Caroline played D1 Lacrosse & Soccer at Syracuse & is now a Sports Chiropractor & Neurofunctional Acupuncturist. We dive into her transition out of collegiate/semi-pro sports into sports chiropractic care.
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Today's episode: Part 1 of an interview with fellow colleague & friend Caroline Grosso from Carolina Sports Clinic. Caroline played D1 Lacrosse & Soccer at Syracuse & is now a Sports Chiropractor & Neurofunctional Acupuncturist. I know you'll enjoy listening to her story growing up and making the transition from high school to her time as a collegiate/semi-pro athlete.
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On this episode we dive into your body's main fuel source during exercise: Glycogen
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On this episode we dive into the mindset for overcoming adversity & finishing strong...What do you do in the moments when you want to give up & throw in the towel?
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Book Recommendations on this topic:
Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron
Start With Why - Simon Sinek
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In this episode we discuss managing hunger & appetite throughout the day. We unpack the benefits of fasting & some of the habits you need to change to be successful adjusting to an intermittent fasting protocol.
Cory Schlesinger Interview on Micro-Dosing for In-Season Training:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/muscle-expert-podcast-ben-pakulski-interviews-how-to/id725296816?i=1000421565879
Diving into morning & evening routines! Adding structure to your daily routines so you can see the results you want long-term. They're easy to do, but also easy NOT to do! Focus on adding 1 habit at a time & be creative around developing the best routines for optimal performance in the morning & optimal sleep/recovery in the evening.
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On this episode we dive into Cortisol (your master stress hormone), Circadian Rhythms, Morning/Evening Routines so you can stress less and enjoy every day to the fullest!
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