Fight to Thrive: Holistic Health and Mindset Podcast

LTC Molinar is spearheading the effort to make women’s health and performance a priority within H2F. She discusses information and resources that are undoubtedly beneficial to soldiers and H2F personnel alike. DHA Decide + Be Ready App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/decide-be-ready/id1451879300 DRES Handbook (Navy): https://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/Documents/health-promotion-wellness/general-tools-and-programs/hp-toolbox/DRES-Handbook-FNL.pdf DHB Report: https://www.health.mil/Reference-Center/Reports/2020/11/05/Active-Duty-Womens-Health-Care-Services

Dr. Kreisel joins F2T to discuss his role as the H2F lead at the US Army Fitness School. This episode has great practical application to both H2F staff and unit soldiers, such as how to request MFT courses, or seek an MFT certification for yourself.

We’re very excited to welcome Stephanie as the new 555 H2F Physical Therapist Assistant! She discusses her motivation to work in H2F and how kickboxing has improved her overall well-being.

Pat discusses is background as a strength and conditioning coach in professional sports and the Air Force, what drove him to become the H2F Program Director, and how he plans on building up the H2F program at the 555th Engineering Brigade.

Dr. Teyhen is largely responsible for the Army’s culture shift to prioritize holistic health and fitness (H2F). She discusses why this change is essential, how to take a person versus patient mentality in medicine, and running a marathon in all 50 states!

Dr. Grubbs joins the show to talk about how he’s incorporated H2F and resistance training into his life to transform his body and recover from pain and injury. We also review his thoughts on the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Matt Ottenbach is a certified yoga instructor and the owner of Expand Yoga in Tacoma, WA. He and Captain Simmet discuss the mental and physical benefits of maintaining a consistent yoga practice, and why hot yoga has been a great fit for many service members that Matt has taught. Check out the expand yoga website at https://www.expandyoga.com/schedule

Major Szymanek is an experienced military physical therapist and a graduate of the Westpoint PT Sports Medicine Fellowship. She joins the show to discuss her research and some practical guidance to improve running form to optimize performance and reduce risk of running related injuries.

This weeks episode is geared towards DOD providers, as CPT Boyer is going to discuss the triage system he has designed and implemented within his H2F battalion. The system had staggering impacts on his unit’s readiness, with their profile rates being reduced by 90% following it’s implementation! He generously wants to share this effective system with other providers, and has created numerous resources and training modules in order to do so. If you would like to find out more and/or get access to said resources, please contact Chris at [email protected]

COL Hurd is the I Corps Deputy Surgeon and CPT Pruitt is the I Corps H2F Action officer. They each have played a large part in shaping the H2F culture change at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and join the show to discuss what’s on the horizon for H2F in the Army, as well as how their current jobs have resulted in improved focus on their own holistic health and fitness.