S338: CBD, Endocannabinoids & Impacts on Pain & Inflammation w Steve Ottersberg, MS

Season 3, Episode 38

Dr. Bubbs interviews Steve Ottersberg, MS, a research biochemist to talk all things CBD. In this episode, Scott shares insights The evolutionary background of the endocannabinoid system and the different functions of CB1 and CB2. He also discusses how CBD impact inflammation, the potential for CBD for head trauma and pain in professional sports, as well as the role of omega-6 to omega-3 balance in the endocannabinoid system.

Summary of Episode

3:30 – The evolutionary background of the endocannabinoid system

6:30 – The different functions of CB1 and CB2 receptors

10:00 – CBD for head trauma and pain in professional sports

11:45 – The role of omega-6 to omega-3 balance in the endocannabinoid system

15:00 – Triathlons, nutrition and how it impacts CBD

20:00 – How your genes impact CBD function

26:00 - The various delivery methods of THC and CBD

30:00 – liposomes, dietary fat and CBD absorption

35:45 – The evolution of CBD research

About Steve Ottersberg MS

Steve was a college level chemistry professor at Fort Lewis College, spent three years in laboratory management and has experience as a clinical nutrition product formulation specialist. Steve is a Faculty member of Progressive Medical Education, received an honorary ND from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine due to his efforts in teaching, and shares his passion for human genetic testing in medicine with an audience of physicians. Steve is the founder of Green Lab Solutions Company LLC was Colorado’s 11th certified cannabis testing laboratory and currently working as genetic consultant to Endo Canna Health.

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S3E5: Winning Habits, Adaptability & 59 Lessons w/ Dr. Fergus Connolly PhD

Season 3, Episode 5

Dr. Bubbs interviews renowned sport scientist Dr. Fergus Connolly PhD to discuss the 59 Lessons he’s learned throughout his illustrious career in elite and pro sports. In this episode, Fergus shares how 99% healthy is not 100% injured, how he learned the value of quality of effort from legendary coach Big Sam Allardyce, the importance of listening more than you talk, why it’s essential to “keep the main thing the main thing” if you want to perform at your best, how your “ability to adapt determines your ability to succeed”, why is the fight won before you take the field and much, much more. Don’t miss this episode!

Summary of This Episode

1:30 – 99% healthy is not 100% injured

6:00 – Big Sam Allyrdice and the value of quality of effort

9:45 – Team work & culture – listen more than you talk

17:30 – You can’t take your eyes off the main prize

21:15 – Your ability to adapt determines your ability to succeed

25:00 – Why is the fight won before you take the field

29:00 – Letting athletes play and allowing room to fail

35:00 – Tips on success and overcoming failure 

Link to Fergus Connolly’s Book

59 Lessons: Working with the World's Greatest Coaches, Athletes, & Special Forces 

About Dr. Fergus Connolly PhD

Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world’s foremost human performance thought leaders and influencers, and has applied performance science with leading sports, military, and business teams. He is the only coach to have full times roles in every major sport, including soccer (Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers), professional and college football (San Francisco 49s and University of Michigan) and rugby (Welsh national team). Follow Fergus on Twitter @Fergus_Connolly 

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S3E3: Leadership, Building Culture & Learning from Failure w/ Coach Roy Rana

Season 3, Episode 3

Dr. Bubbs sits down with renowned basketball coach Roy Rana, the first coach to guide Canada Basketball to a gold medal at the U19 basketball World Championship in Egypt in 2017. In this episode, coach Roy talks about performing under intense pressure, the major lessons he’s learned through failure, he defines what he believes “culture” truly is and what goes into building a successful culture. He also talks about building team chemistry in a short time frame, how sport science has impacted his coaching, the mentors who’ve influenced him throughout his career and why he does what he does. Tremendous insights here from one of the best.

Summary of This Episode

6:30 – Performing under pressure

10:15 – Maintaining intensity and focus following big wins

13:15 – Coach Roy’s lessons learned through failure

16:30 – What is culture? What goes into building a successful culture?

20:40 – Communicating with today’s young athletes

22:30 – Team building in a short time frame

24:00 – Load management and sport science guiding practice

26:45 – Learning from mentors inside basketball - Tom Izzo, Greg Popovich, Quinn Snyder, Dwayne Casey, etc. – and outside basketball with George Raveling

28:30 – Why do you do what you do?

30:30 – Next greatest gains in terms of performance

Links to Roy Rana Videos

Coach Roy talks basketball fundamentals

Coach Roy Rana talks preparation for FIBA Americas tournament 

Coach Roy’s work in India with Dribble Academy

About Coach Roy Rana

Roy Rana is the first coach to guide Canada Basketball to a gold medal at a basketball World Championship, with Canada Basketball’s U19 squad winning the title at the 2017 FIBA U19 World Cup in Egypt.  Roy has also been serving as the head coach of our Canadian men's national basketball team for the  2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, successfully accomplishing that feat with an impressive win over Brazil in Dec 2018 to qualify for 2019 basketball world cup in China. Roy is currently the head coach of Ryerson University men's basketball team in Toronto - a perennial powerhouse in Canadian University Basketball – and head coach of the World Select Team at the Nike Hoop Summit since 2011. Follow Roy on Twitter @RoyRana.

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