Sports Pharmacy Podcast

Sports Pharmacy Network

Welcome to the Sports Pharmacy Podcast, produced by the Sports Pharmacy Network! This podcast brings you dynamic conversations at the intersection of sports and healthcare. Join us as we sit down with a variety of expert guests, including pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, athletic trainers, mental health professionals, and other specialists, to explore the latest in sports medicine and athlete care. Whether you're a healthcare professional, athlete, or sports enthusiast, the Sports Pharmacy Podcast (Sports Rx Podcast) is your go-to resource for optimizing health and performance.

  1. Mar 16

    CBD in Sports Medicine: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know

    Unlock the truth about CBD in sports—what’s scientifically supported, what’s hype, and how you can make informed decisions. If you’re an athlete, coach, or sports medicine professional eager to cut through the noise and understand the real potential—and pitfalls—of CBD, this episode is your essential guide. Most discussions on CBD focus on anecdotal benefits and sensational claims. Dr. Jeff Konin, a renowned sports medicine expert and researcher, and our host Kaleigh, take you deep into the science—explaining how CBD interacts with your body’s endocannabinoid system, the differences between full spectrum, broad spectrum, and isolates, and why dosing, product quality, and legal guidelines matter. He shares groundbreaking insights from his data-driven journey exploring CBD’s effects on pain, recovery, sleep, and inflammation, emphasizing the importance of trust, education, and personalized care in athlete health. You’ll discover: How CBD works at the molecular level and why individual responses varyThe challenges of quality control, mislabeled products, and why certification mattersThe complex regulatory landscape for athletes—what’s prohibited, what’s allowed, and how to stay compliantThe clinical versus statistical significance of CBD’s benefits in sports performancePractical tips on product formulations, dosing strategies, and where to find reputable productsThis episode offers crucial knowledge to avoid costly mistakes, leverage CBD’s potential responsibly, and provide your athletes with safe, evidence-based guidance. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, athlete, or fitness enthusiast, don’t miss this deep dive into a rapidly evolving field that’s shaping the future of sports medicine. Dr. Jeff G. Konin is the Founder of the International Cannabis in Sport Academy. Considered by many to be one of the leading cannabis educators in the world, Dr. Konin is highly sought after for his ability to take complex cannabis issues and explain them in understandable terms.  His live in-person presentations are engaging and influential to all who are in a position to better understand the challenges associated with cannabis. For this reason, numerous professional sports teams, high level collegiate sports teams, and cannabis industry leaders turn to Dr. Konin for advice. Dr. Konin is also recognized as an expert pertaining to the relationship of cannabis and performance, whether this relates to athletic performance impairments or similar potential impact with cannabis interactions associated with driving and workplace performance.   Website: https://cannabisinsport.org Perfect for: coaches, athletic trainers, sports pharmacists, and athletes curious about CBD’s role in recovery and performance. Promos: Use code "FIFTY" for $50 of the 2026 Sports Pharmacy Summit! Register here: https://sportsrxnetwork.comUse code: "RXCHEATSHEETS" for 20% off your Proper Wild order! Order here: https://properwild.com

    1h 1m
  2. 12/19/2025

    Navigating Concussions in Sports: Insights from an Athletic Trainer

    In this episode of the Sports Pharmacy Podcast, Kaleigh Steelman and Katie Evenson discuss the complexities of concussions in athletes, including mechanisms, symptoms, and management strategies. Katie emphasizes the importance of immediate assessment, the role of sleep and nutrition in recovery, and the need for collaborative care among healthcare professionals and Kaleigh follows with a deep dive on the medications that can be used to manage post-concussive symptoms and medications that may exacerbate post-concussive symptoms The conversation also covers the evolving guidelines for return to play protocols and the significance of exercise in rehabilitation. Find Katie @katietheatc on Instagram and TikTok Sports Pharmacy Network https://sportsrxnetwork.com @sportsrxnetwork on Instagram Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Concussions 02:49 Understanding Concussions: Definition and Mechanism 05:18 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Concussions 07:51 Pathophysiology of Concussions 09:35 Management and Recovery from Concussions 11:56 Return to Play Protocols 14:33 Vestibular Symptoms and Rehabilitation 17:21 Referral and Specialist Involvement 21:12 Return to Play Protocols 23:33 Medication Management in Concussions 33:47 Medications Worsening Cognitive Impairment 41:34 Collaboration in Concussion Care Keywords: concussion, athletic training, sports medicine, recovery, symptoms, management, exercise, medication, healthcare team, vestibular therapy

    45 min

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Welcome to the Sports Pharmacy Podcast, produced by the Sports Pharmacy Network! This podcast brings you dynamic conversations at the intersection of sports and healthcare. Join us as we sit down with a variety of expert guests, including pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, athletic trainers, mental health professionals, and other specialists, to explore the latest in sports medicine and athlete care. Whether you're a healthcare professional, athlete, or sports enthusiast, the Sports Pharmacy Podcast (Sports Rx Podcast) is your go-to resource for optimizing health and performance.

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