The ALL ME® Podcast The Taylor Hooton Foundation

The ALL ME® Podcast Ashwagandha – Roy Upton Sometime during the 2022 – 2023 school year our speakers began getting a lot of questions about Ashwagandha.  It was like the questions were coming out of left field and we couldn’t figure out why students were all of a sudden interested in this herbal product.  Together we worked as a team to find an expert in the field of Herbal Medicine and someone who was well versed about Ashwagandha.   Thanks to some of our partners we were introduced to the President and Executive Director of the American Herbal Pharmacopeia, Roy Upton. If you have ever had questions about or were interested in Herbal Medicine you’re going to want to tune into this podcast.  Roy is a wealth of information but what you will quickly hear and understand is how passionate he is about this topic.  ·         What is Ashwagandha? ·         Can he help with stress and anxiety? ·         Is it safe? ·         Where does it come from? These are the questions we were getting from students following our ALL ME Assembly programs.  We promised all students that we’d get to work on finding someone who could teach us more about this topic and interview them on this podcast.   In this podcast you’re going to learn a lot not only about Ashwagandha, but also the world of Herbal Medicine.  Below you will find a list of resources from the topics we discuss in this podcast.  Thank you for tuning in. WebMD:  What is Ashwagandha?    Resources/Definitions: Ayurveda:  A natural system of medicine that originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. Adaptogen:  Herbs that support the body’s ability to deal with stress (anxiety, fatigue, trauma, infection, etc…) American Herbal Pharmacopeia:  KSM 66 Ashwagandha:    Mountain Rose Herbs:   Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Sports Pharmacist – Ashley Anderson In this episode, Don Hooton interviews Ashley Anderson, a sports pharmacist and founder of the International Sports Pharmacists Network. They discuss Ashley's role with the United States Anti-Doping Agency and the importance of sports pharmacists in ensuring the integrity of sports. They also explore the differences between a sports pharmacist and a regular pharmacist, the considerations for athletes taking medications and dietary supplements, and the risks of contamination in dietary supplements. Ashley emphasizes the need for athletes and parents to seek the advice of a sports pharmacist when making decisions about medications and supplements. The episode concludes with a fun curveball round of questions. Ashley Anderson, RPh, MBA, IOC-Drugs in Sport Certified, SPh Most pharmacists have a blind spot about drugs in sport because it is most often not taught in pharmacy school. Giving athletes the most accurate, customized answer depends on the pharmacist correctly interpreting the details of the drug in the context of the athlete's sport and codes by which the athlete abides. Consult your sports pharmacist. Ashley Anderson, Patient-Athlete Advocate and Medication Expert, is a consultant who designs and delivers collegiate sports pharmacy programs. She also advocates for drug safety by working with athletes and athlete support personnel. With over twenty years of experience as a clinical hospital pharmacist, and 16 years of working with elite athletes through the US Anti-Doping Agency and managing drug data for GlobalDRO, Ashley developed the depth of knowledge and front-line experience in sports pharmacy. She is a practicing clinical pharmacist who also obtained her Wilderness EMS Certification and Incident Command to lead SAR and medical relief trips abroad. Ethnopharmacy is another great passion of hers. You can also find her as an author and editor on several journal articles and publications in Sports Pharmacy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ashley Anderson and the International Sports Pharmacists Network 03:00 Ashley's role with the United States Anti-Doping Agency 06:30 The role of a sports pharmacist and the difference from a regular pharmacist 08:54 Working with athletes and their doctors to navigate prescription drugs and therapeutic use exemptions 11:23 The importance of understanding the risks and interactions of medications and dietary supplements 19:00 Considerations for athletes taking medications for mental health and pain management 20:38 The risks and lack of regulation in the dietary supplement market 23:59 Finding a sports pharmacist and seeking their advice on dietary supplements 28:32 The importance of understanding the risks of contamination in dietary supplements 29:02 The dangers of using selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) 34:56 Curveball Round: Fun questions Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast The Great Organic/Non-Organic Debate – Michele Payn Are you one of those consumers who have trouble navigating the grocery store? Like, should I buy organic foods or non-organic foods to improve my health? Do you ever wonder if you’re being bullied by specific marketing messages that influence your food decisions or make you feel guilty about what you eat? Organic food sales in the US were at an all-time high in 2022 breaking through $60 billion in total revenue. This demonstrated annual incremental growth over the last 10 years. On the marketing side, there are over 200,000 misleading marketing messages in a grocery store that can influence your food choices. In this podcast, we speak with Michelle Payn, who discusses what separates organic vs non-organic foods, whether or not they provide additional nutritional benefits, how food companies are bullying you and you don’t even know it, and how to help yourself and your children overcome these messages.      Michele Payn Michele Payn, CSP, connects the people and science of food and farming as principal of Cause Matters Corp. She is known for being a community catalyst, a passionate advocate for global agriculture - and antagonizing people into action. Michele has worked with farmers in more than 25 countries, raised millions of dollars for 4-H & FFA, and founded AgChat and FoodChat on Twitter. She is the author of three books:  #1 best seller & IPPY gold medalist Food Bullying, IPPY bronze medal winner Food Truths from Farm to Table, No More Food Fights!, and Agriculture's Growth Journal. Michele's degrees are in Agricultural Communications and Animal Science from Michigan State University. She has earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation, awarded to less than 10% of professional speakers globally. She resides with her 'city slicker' husband and cow-loving daughter on a small farm in central Indiana. She enjoys Registered Holsteins, the MSU Spartans, and making memories with friends around the table. Contacting Michelle: Michelle’s Books: Twitter: @mypaynspeaker Instagram: @mpaynspeaker Website: Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Trenbolone “Tren” – Dr. Matthew Fedoruk Dr. Matthew Fedoruk, the Science Director at the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), joins the All Me Podcast to discuss the powerful and controversial anabolic steroid, Trenbolone. He shares his background and passion for anti-doping, as well as the role of USADA in protecting the integrity of sports and the health of athletes. Dr. Fedoruk explains that Trenbolone is a dangerous anabolic steroid derived from testosterone and primarily used in veterinary medicine. He highlights the side effects of Trenbolone, including its impact on the endocrine system, liver toxicity, and cardiovascular health. Dr. Fedoruk emphasizes the importance of accurate information and warns against the risks of using Trenbolone.   Takeaways ·        Trenbolone is a dangerous anabolic steroid derived from testosterone and primarily used in veterinary medicine. ·        The side effects of Trenbolone include suppression of natural testosterone production, liver toxicity, and cardiovascular health risks. ·        Misinformation about Trenbolone is prevalent on social media, and it is important to consult reliable sources for accurate information. ·        Using Trenbolone and other anabolic substances can have serious and potentially irreversible health consequences, including death. ·         Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Matthew Fedoruk 03:12 Background and Role of USADA 07:29 Introduction to Trenbolone 10:23 Administration and Approval of Trenbolone 13:37 Side Effects of Trenbolone 18:14 Heart Attack and Systemic Effects 20:07 Esters and Different Forms of Trenbolone 22:11 Uptick in Trenbolone Use and Misinformation 24:53 Advice for High School Students 26:22 Final Thoughts and Resources 27:28 Curve Ball Round Follow Us: Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Vitamin D for Health and Performance – Dr. Kimberly Stein Did you know 25% of Americans are deficient in vitamin D and 41% are considered below sufficiency status? Is this because of the inability to get enough from the food supply or lack of sunlight in certain parts of the country? In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Kimberly Stein from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute to discuss the versatility of this nutrient and its important role in health and human performance. Dr. Stein discusses the functions of vitamin D, how to correct a deficiency, the best sources of vitamin D, and how much does someone need to reach an optimal level.  Dr. Kimberly Stein is a scientist with a background in exercise physiology and sports nutrition. Kim's previous research focused on vitamin D, dairy foods and recovery, and in her current position, she oversees programming in the translation of scientific information for influencers as well as athlete/team testing. Kim earned her bachelor's degree at Beloit College (WI) in Chemistry and Sociology, where she also played basketball and softball, and her master's degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame. In 2005 Kim earned her doctorate at Purdue University from the department of Health and Kinesiology while training in the Interdepartmental Nutrition Program. Prior to arriving at GSSI, Kim worked as an Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition at Carroll College (WI), and coached basketball for 10 years. Kim is passionate about sports nutrition and enjoys helping athletes understand why proper fueling is so important for their performance.  Follow Us: Twitter and Instagram @GPPartner Facebook @GPerformancePartner LinkedIn @GatoradePerformancePartner Twitter: @theTHF Instagram: @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990 ALL ME Assembly Programs:

The ALL ME® Podcast Human Growth Hormone (HGH) – Does it work? – Dr. Brad Anawalt / Dr. Andy Hoofnagle The ALL ME Podcast is working hard to provide you with information from the World’s leading experts when it comes to all things Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substance related.   Throughout the year we ask our listeners to send us topics they’d like to learn more about.  Recently we’ve been getting asked a lot about Human Growth Hormone (HGH or GH).  Not only have people written in requesting more information on GH, we have had questions from students following our programs.  In order for us to have the best understanding of these drugs we have gone out and found multiple experts to interview on this topic.  In this podcast you’re going to hear from two brilliant and highly respected Doctors and Researchers in their field. Dr. Brad Anawalt Bradley Anawalt, M.D., is UW Medical Center’s chief of Medicine and a board certified physician at the Endocrine and Diabetes Care Center at UW Medical Center – Roosevelt and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. He is also vice chair of UW's Department of Medicine and a UW professor of General Internal Medicine. He has been selected on local and national lists of "Best Doctors." Dr. Anawalt is an hormone specialist whose clinical interests include thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, male infertility, low testosterone and other hormonal abnormalities. He enjoys answering patients' questions and addressing their concerns. Dr. Anawalt earned his M.D. at UC Davis. His primary research interests are focused on the effects of testosterone in men. He has published widely on this topic. He has served in leadership roles in the Endocrine Society and acts as a consultant for the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Dr. Andy Hoofnagle Andy Hoofnagle, M.D., Ph.D., is a board certified pathologist for Laboratory Medicine at UW Medical Center, head of Clinical Chemistry and a UW professor of Laboratory Medicine. Dr. Hoofnagle's lab uses mass spectrometry in the care of patients. In addition, they are currently investigating the role of high density lipoproteins in protecting patients with chronic kidney disease from atherosclerosis. It is his main goal to provide the most accurate testing for every patient in the UW Medicine healthcare system. He feels his talented medical laboratory scientists are in a league of their own. Dr. Hoofnagle earned his M.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Colorado. His clinical and research interests include clinical chemistry, mass spectrometry, proteomics, metabolomics, vitamin D and high density lipoproteins. Both of these gentlemen are going to take the topic of Human Growth Hormone and break it down to where you’re able to understand what it is, why is prescribed and how it works.  There is a lot of misinformation out there on this topic and these guys do a great job of providing great information as well as debunking many of the HGH myths. Disclaimer The content in this podcast represents the opinion and knowledge of our guests. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony.  No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast The content should not be taken as medical advice and is for information purposes only.  Should you have any medical questions please consult your healthcare professional. Resources and Links: Websites:  . What are the risks of HGH treatment? HGH treatment might cause a number of side effects for healthy adults, including: ·         Carpal tunnel syndrome ·         Increased insulin resistance ·         Type 2 diabetes ·         Swelling in the arms and legs (edema) ·         Joint and muscle pain ·         For men, enlargement of breast tissue (gyn