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The Vitality Collective Podcast w/Dr. Jeremy Bettle

Dr. Jeremy Bettle

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 57

Welcome to The Vitality Collective Podcast—your guide to living a life of strength, resilience, longevity, and vibrant health. Hosted by Dr. Jeremy Bettle, PhD—an internationally recognized expert in Human Performance with over 20 years of experience working with elite athletes and high performers—this podcast brings world-class expertise straight to you. Join us as we dive deep into vitality, uncovering groundbreaking insights from leading experts in longevity, performance, nutrition, sleep, brain health, emotional well-being, and proactive medicine. Through engaging conversations and actionable insights, we'll empower you to unlock your potential, push past your limits, and make every day better! Whether you're looking to prevent illness, enhance performance, or simply feel your best, The Vitality Collective Podcast w/Dr. Jeremy Bettle is here to inspire, educate, and motivate you to thrive. Thank you for listening. https://www.vitality-collective.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/vitalitycollectivemontecito LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalitycollective

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EP 57: Retraining Your Brain Out of Chronic Pain w/ Dr. Paul Hansma

Season 1 · Episode 57

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 • Duration 53:03

Episode Summary

Dr. Paul Hansma, a physicist at UC Santa Barbara, shares his personal journey from five years of debilitating chronic shoulder pain to complete recovery through brain retraining. We explore the critical difference between acute tissue injury and chronic pain that lives in neural pathways, why physical therapy and surgery often fail to resolve persistent pain, and the science behind pain reprocessing therapy. Paul breaks down the sensation anxiety theory, explains why fear amplifies pain signals, and provides practical tools for interrupting the pain cycle including breath work, grounding techniques, and the power of telling yourself you're safe.

Guest Bio

Paul Hansma, PhD, is a physicist at the University of California, Santa Barbara and a researcher in the Neuroscience Research Institute. His inventions include Atomic Force Microscopes that function with samples in air or fluid, which have been commercialized by Digital Instruments (now Bruker) and Asylum Research (now part of Oxford Instruments), the Scanning Ion Conductance Microscope, and Bone Diagnostic Instruments including the OsteoProbe commercialized by Active Life Scientific, which obtained European regulatory approval, is now CE Marked, and received FDA De Novo status on July 11, 2018. It has been used on over 3,000 patients. His current research focus is on devices to quantify and reduce chronic pain as a part of a brain retraining program that includes education and activities. He has over 350 publications, with over 50,000 citations and an H factor of 112.

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Hansma Lab Website: Search "Hansma Lab" to find information about chronic pain studies
Chronic Pain Science YouTube Channel: Search "Chronic Pain Science channel" on YouTube
Book Recommendation: The Way Out by Alan Gordon (available on Amazon)
Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center: Search "Pain Reprocessing Therapy" to find the LA-based center offering training and treatment

Three Actionable Takeaways

Buy and read The Way Out by Alan Gordon. It's an accessible, evidence-based book that explains chronic pain and provides a framework for recovery. This is one of the most practical first steps you can take to understand what's happening in your brain.
Explore the Chronic Pain Science YouTube channel, where curated videos from leading experts offer different perspectives and explanations. Find the videos and experts that speak to you personally, as connection with the material matters for learning and implementation.
If you're ready to take serious action, contact the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center or similar qualified practitioners who can guide you through the process of reducing fear and anxiety associated with pain. Professional guidance can accelerate your progress and provide accountability.

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Chronic pain often begins with a legitimate tissue injury but transitions seamlessly into neural pathway patterns in the brain. The pain feels identical, which is why people assume it's still from the original physical problem.
When the brain repeatedly experiences pain signals over months or years, it gets exceptionally good at producing pain through established neural circuits, similar to how you learn to ride a bike and eventually do it automatically.
Fear and anxiety about pain make the brain more interested in pain signals. When you associate emotion with perception, it becomes fascinating to the brain, which interprets this as a threat requiring protection.
The sensation anxiety theory explains chronic pain as a cycle where sensation triggers anxiety, which amplifies the sensation, which increases anxiety, creating a self-reinforcing loop that must be interrupted.
Most chronic pain sufferers have tried everything on the physical side (surgery, medications, physical therapy) without success because they're trying to fix a brain pattern problem with body-focused interventions.
Asking "How's that working for you?" can help chronic pain patients recognize that years of pursuing physical solutions haven't resolved their pain, opening them to trying brain retraining approaches.
Telling yourself "I'm safe" while experiencing pain sensations can help interrupt the fear response. This isn't positive thinking or ignoring pain, it's acknowledging that the sensation doesn't indicate tissue damage.
Breath work and grounding techniques like holding a calm stone can reduce anxiety in the moment, which then reduces pain intensity by breaking the sensation anxiety cycle.
Stop talking about your pain. Every time you discuss it, you reinforce the neural pathways. Shift conversations away from pain narratives toward other topics and experiences.
Physical therapists are ideally positioned to help with chronic pain recovery because they already have established billing structures, regular patient contact, and trusted relationships, but they need training in the psychological components.

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EP 56: From the Lakers to Longevity | How Elite Athletes Train for the Long Game

Season 1 · Episode 56

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 • Duration 01:09:35

Episode Summary

Former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the LA Lakers, Dr. Tim DiFrancesco joins the show today to discuss his journey from the NBA to building TD Athletes Edge, where he helps everyday people train like athletes. We explore the gap between what elite sports medicine looks like and what the general population actually needs, why most people overcomplicate recovery, and how to build a training program you can actually sustain for decades. Tim shares insights from working with Kobe Bryant, the importance of finding your sustainable training intensity, and why motion is lotion when it comes to long-term health.

Guest Bio

Dr. Timothy DiFrancesco, PT, DPT is the President and Founder of TD Athletes Edge. He graduated from Endicott College in 2003 with his B.S. in Exercise Science and Athletic Training and earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2006. After three years in outpatient sports medicine, Tim served as Head Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA-Developmental League from 2009-2011. In December 2011, he was named Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a position he held through 2017. While traveling with the Lakers for over six seasons, Tim built TD Athletes Edge, which he now runs full-time with his team. TD Athletes Edge is nationally renowned for its evidence-based and scientific approach to training, nutrition, and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

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Dr. DiFrancesco on Instagram: @tdathletesedge
TD Athletes Edge: www.tdathletesedge.com
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Three Actionable Takeaways

Ask yourself if you can see yourself doing your current training routine for years, not just weeks or months. If there's any part of your structured exercise program that you can't imagine sustaining long-term, start adjusting it now before you burn out.

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EP 47 - The Missing Link In Longevity Training: Speed and Power with Mike Robertson

Season 1 · Episode 47

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • Duration 01:00:17

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In this conversation, Dr. Jeremy Bettle sits down with Mike Robertson, President of Robertson Training Systems and co-owner of IFAST, one of America's top gyms. Mike shares insights from his career coaching everyone from NBA players to octogenarians, focusing on the often-forgotten elements of speed and power in training programs. They explore why power is the first physical quality that declines with age, the critical difference between slow strength training and adding speed back into movements, and why tissues need careful preparation before jumping into plyometrics. The conversation covers movement phases, impact forces, progression timelines that are much longer than people expect, and real-world applications including an 80-year-old woman's nine-month journey from basic stability work to drop jumps that improved her bone density. Mike explains how his team successfully implements power training across all populations, from professional basketball players to an 87-year-old using a walker, and why maintaining explosive qualities is essential for fall prevention, bone health, brain function, and continuing the activities you love throughout life.

Guest Bio

Mike Robertson is one of the most highly sought-after coaches, consultants, speakers and writers in the fitness industry today. Known for his "no-nonsense" approach to coaching and program design, Mike has made a name for himself as a go-to resource for professional athletes from every major sport, but especially in the world of basketball. Mike is the President of Robertson Training Systems and the co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST) in Indianapolis, Indiana. IFAST has been named one of the Top 10 Gyms in America by Men's Health magazine six times in total. Last but not least, Mike is a devoted husband to his wife Jessica, and father to his children Kendall and Kade, his dog Finn, and his cat Steve.

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Website: robertsontrainingsystems.com
Instagram: @RobTrainSystems

Three Actionable Takeaways

Be honest about where you're starting from and be okay with it. The first step is getting a real baseline of your current capabilities without ego or judgment. If you know where you truly are and where you want to go, you can reverse engineer the right program to get there safely.

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EP 46: Beyond the Annual Physical: Micronutrients, Gut Health & Performance With Dr. Nathan Jenkins

Season 1 · Episode 46

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 01:03:54

Episode Summary

In this conversation, Dr. Jeremy Bettle sits down with Dr. Nathan Jenkins, a former University of Georgia professor with nearly 100 published research papers who now serves as the labs analyst for RAPID Health Optimization. They explore why so many people are deficient in key micronutrients like magnesium and vitamin D, critical connections between gut health and systemic inflammation, and the difference between primary aging (inevitable cellular changes) and secondary aging (lifestyle-driven decline). Dr. Nathan explains why your standard blood work misses crucial markers, what symptoms might indicate gut dysbiosis, and why eating a variety of colorful vegetables is the most underrated intervention for health. This episode is essential for anyone looking to move from reactive sick care to proactive performance optimization.

Guest Bio

Dr. Nathan Jenkins is an exercise physiologist and performance coach with nearly two decades of experience in sports nutrition and human performance. A former associate professor at the University of Georgia, he's published nearly 100 research papers examining how the body adapts to exercise and nutrition at the cellular and molecular level. Since leaving academia, Nathan has worked with over 1,500 clients as a sports nutrition coach and now serves as the labs analyst for RAPID Health Optimization. In that role, he integrates deep expertise in physiology, lab interpretation, and coaching to design highly individualized supplementation and nutrition protocols.

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Instagram: @DrNathanJenkins

Three Actionable Takeaways

If you're not regularly exercising three to four days per week (ideally more) and pushing yourself to some level of discomfort during sessions, you're leaving significant benefits on the table. Your training should include a mix of strength and endurance work, and at times should look somewhat similar to how a real athlete trains to combat the effects of aging.
Eat a bunch of different colored vegetables with different types of fiber, targeting 20 to 30 grams of fiber per day. This is the most important thing you can do for gut health, and it will have ripple effects throughout your entire system including inflammation, immune function, and even cognitive performance.

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Ep 45 - Weight Loss Is a Contact Sport | What We Get Wrong About Body Image with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro

Season 1 · Episode 45

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • Duration 01:17:45

Episode Summary

In this deeply insightful conversation, Dr. Jeremy Bettle sits down with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro, an exercise scientist and coach who specializes in weight-neutral approaches to health and body image. Dr. Fundaro shares her personal journey from chronic dieting and physique competition to recovering from disordered eating while coaching others through similar struggles. They explore why weight loss is like a contact sport with inherent risks, the difference between body image and appearance, and what it means to pursue health without making the scale the centerpiece. This conversation tackles informed consent in coaching weight loss, the psychological factors that increase risk during weight loss attempts, and why liking how you look doesn't necessarily mean you have positive body image. It's an essential episode for coaches, health professionals, and anyone struggling with the relationship between their body, food, and fitness.

Guest Bio

Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro is a nutrition scientist, wellness coach, and mentor who helps individuals and health professionals build sustainable, values-aligned wellbeing free from diet culture. As the founder of Trust & Nourish, she teaches an evidence-based approach to eating and behavior change that centers self-trust, satisfaction, and long-term wellbeing. She also mentors coaches in ethical, client-centered practice through CEU-approved education on responsible weight loss coaching, weight neutral approaches, and navigating body goals with nuance and care.

With a background as an Exercise Science professor and years of experience translating research into practical guidance, she's known for bringing clarity, compassion, and meaningful perspective to complex conversations about health.

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Instagram: @trust_and_nourish
Website: trustandnourish.com/start
Upcoming Webinar (mid-November): Coaching Weight Loss Responsibly

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Ep 44 - Performance at What Cost? Resilience, Longevity and Mental Health in Women's Sports with Stefanie Corgel

Season 1 · Episode 44

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • Duration 01:15:02

Episode Summary

In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Jeremy Bettle sits down with Strength and Conditioning Coach, athlete and fitness model Stef Corgel to discuss the hidden struggles many female athletes face. Stef opens up about her decade-long battle with eating disorders, including anorexia athletica, and how the pressure to perform combined with societal expectations around body image created a destructive cycle. They explore the transition from college sports to professional fitness modeling, the importance of seeking help early, and how athletic identity can both hurt and heal. This conversation also covers fertility preservation, injury prevention, deconditioning, and why fueling like an athlete matters more than looking like one. It's an essential episode for female athletes, coaches, and anyone navigating the complex relationship between performance and body image.

Guest Bio

Stef Corgel is a Los Angeles–based Strength and Conditioning Coach, athlete, and fitness model driven by a passion for movement, mindset, and community. A former NCAA basketball player with a degree in Exercise Physiology, she went on to play professionally in La Spezia, Italy before building a multifaceted career in fitness and wellness. Today, Stef is an in-studio and virtual fitness instructor, Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguard, and digital content creator for leading wellness brands. Blending science, sport, and storytelling, she empowers others to move with confidence and embrace life's challenges. When she's not training or creating, you'll find her chasing World Major Marathons—or enjoying a sunset glass of wine in Manhattan Beach with her fiancé, Pat, and their pup, Miso.

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Three Actionable Takeaways

If you're stuck in a cycle of low self-worth or struggling with disordered eating patterns, start by confiding in someone you trust. Healing isn't linear and it affects everyone around you, so having people support and cheer you through the process is essential for maintaining good health on the other side.

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EP 43 – How to Succeed in College Athletics | Advice for Parents and Athletes with Angelo Gingerelli

Season 1 · Episode 43

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • Duration 01:06:21

1. Episode Summary

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Bettle talks with longtime Seton Hall strength coach and educator Angelo Gingerelli about how to succeed in the demanding world of college athletics. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience, Angelo shares practical guidance for both athletes and parents—from choosing the right program and managing expectations to building the work capacity needed to thrive. The conversation offers a grounded look at what really drives success in college sports and how families can prepare for the journey ahead.

2. Guest Bio

Angelo Gingerelli spent 20 years as a strength and conditioning coach at Seton Hall University before moving into academia as a professor at Kean University. He's the author of The Next Four Years, a guide for families navigating the modern college recruiting landscape, and Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes. Angelo has worked with thousands of athletes across 12 collegiate sports and now helps parents and players understand how to prepare for college athletics in today's changing environment, including NIL, the transfer portal, and the growing professionalization of youth sports.

3. Links

The Next Four Years and Finish Strong by Angelo Gingerelli

Three Actionable Takeaways Ten Takeaways

EP 42 – Stop Chasing Celebrity Physiques: Real Training for Busy People w/ Dr. Mike T. Nelson

Season 1 · Episode 42

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 01:11:49

Episode Summary

In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Bettle sits down with exercise physiologist Dr. Mike T. Nelson to cut through the noise of fitness tribalism and social media pseudoscience. Together, they unpack why chasing celebrity physiques misses the point, why training stimulus matters more than perfect nutrition, and how to approach progressive overload without getting caught up in dogma. Mike and Jeremy share insights from working with everyone from professional athletes to busy executives, explaining how to balance ambitious goals with real-world constraints. The conversation also tackles unrealistic body standards in media, the importance of finding leverage points for behavior change, and why the best program is always the one you'll actually do.

Guest Bio

Dr. Mike T. Nelson is an exercise physiologist and educator specializing in metabolic flexibility, heart rate variability, and performance optimization. He works with clients ranging from professional athletes to busy executives, helping them navigate the complexities of training, nutrition, and recovery. Mike teaches through his Flex Diet Certification program and shares daily insights through his newsletter and podcast.

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Three Actionable Takeaways

Find a qualified expert to guide you rather than trying to figure everything out yourself. Yes, true experts are expensive, but they're far cheaper in the long term than wasting time with someone who doesn't know what they're doing or spinning your wheels alone.
Accept that there is no silver bullet solution to your fitness goals. You're going to have to do the work, train consistently, and address multiple factors simultaneously, no matter what supplements or shortcuts are being sold to you.

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EP 41: Hamstring Health: Injuries, Professional Rehab & Lasting Recovery with Dr. Nick Caropino

Season 1 · Episode 41

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • Duration 01:13:23

🎧 Episode Summary
In this episode of The Vitality Collective Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Bettle is joined by Dr. Nick Caropino, Director of Rehabilitation for the Atlanta Falcons, to dive deep into the world of hamstring health, elite-level rehabilitation, and the systems that support injury prevention and recovery. Drawing from a high-stakes rehab they completed together during the MLS playoffs, the conversation unpacks how early loading, individualized programming, and environmental change are key to sustainable performance and healing. Whether you're a pro athlete or an executive glued to a desk, this episode gives practical wisdom for overcoming chronic hamstring issues and investing in long-term vitality.

👤 Guest Bio – Dr. Nick Caropino
Nick Caropino, DPT, is the Director of Rehabilitation for the Atlanta Falcons, where he leads performance, recovery, and return-to-play strategies for elite athletes. His career spans the NFL, MLS, and advanced clinical practice, including leadership roles at New York City FC and Athens Orthopedic Clinic. Known for his ability to integrate clinical excellence with high-performance sport demands, he specializes in building individualized and collaborative rehab programs that support both immediate recovery and long-term durability.

🔗 Guest Links
LinkedIn: Nick Caropino

✅ Three Actionable Takeaways You Can Use Today

View pain as an opportunity — Treat new pain or injury as a chance to build a better lifestyle, not just something to fix. Use it to open new doors for growth, health, and longevity.

Stick to the fundamentals — Whether you're a professional athlete or an executive, the foundation doesn't change. Prioritize strength, mobility, nutrition, and sleep before chasing the next trendy fix.

EP 40: Why High Performers Burn Out: The Hidden Drivers Behind Pressure, Identity Loss, and Sustainable Success with Duey Freeman

Season 1 · Episode 40

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • Duration 01:33:43

🎧 Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode of The Vitality Collective Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Bettle is joined by renowned therapist and educator Duey Freeman for a deep exploration into how early relational experiences shape the way we perform, relate, and lead. Speaking directly to high performers—whether in sport, business, or life—Duey breaks down why unresolved emotional patterns often drive our relentless pursuit of success, and how healing those patterns can unlock sustainable excellence, deeper self-worth, and meaningful relationships. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who's hit the top—and still felt empty.

👤 Guest Bio:

Duey is a sought-after teacher, trainer, licensed therapist, and equine professional worldwide.
He has taught internationally and developed a practical attachment theory and human development model taught to thousands of university students.
He has nearly 80,000 direct client hours and co-founded the Gestalt Equine Institute and the Gestalt Institute of the Rockies.
He supervises therapists and graduate students and does business and land consultations for new equine therapy sites.
Duey embodies both tenderness and strength in all his relations and work. His quality of contact and relationship with others is authentic and unique. People come from around the world to study with him.
Duey is a true elder and mentor exploring new horizons in facilitating men's growth work. Gestalt and Relational Horsemanship are not just approaches to Duey; they are how he walks through the world.

🔗 Links & Mentions:

Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies - http://www.gestaltequineinstitute.com/
Instagram: @DueyFreeman
Facebook: @DueyFreeman

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