Built Not Born Joe Ciccarone

Christopher Dodson, MD is a board certified Sports Medicine surgeon and a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University.
He is currently the Associate Head Orthopedic Surgeon for the Philadelphia Eagles, a consultant to the National Hockey League (NHL), and Head Team Physician for Eastern University.
Dr. Dodson was previously Head Team Physician for the Philadelphia 76ers and served as a consultant for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dr Dodson specializes in treating Shoulder Instability, ACL reconstruction, Rotator Cuff Tears, and Elbow Injuries in Overhead Athletes. 
Dr. Dodson has authored over 90 articles and book chapters related to sports medicine and has been consistently recognized as a “Top Doctor” in the Philadelphia region.
Connect with Christopher Dodson, MD:
Website: Christopher Dodson, MDIG: Dr Chris DodsonPhila. Eagles: Dr Dodson - The Team Behind the Team
"Life is Built, Not Born."
Joe Ciccarone
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In this episode, Cara Ooi, MD, host of the the DECODE Project Podcast interviews Joe Ciccarone.
Dr Cara & I discuss the key learnings from 100+ episodes of Built Not Born, my work in sales, knowing when to quit, essentialism and the importance of learning to dance with fear.
Connect with Cara Ooi, MD & The DECODE Podcast:
Podcast: BNB Episode #10 - The Art of Sleep with Dr Cara OoiPodcast: BNB Episode #67 - DECODE Insomnia Podcast: The DECODE Project
"Life is Built, Not Born."
Joe Ciccarone
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Marco "The Professor" Perazzo returns to talk how to conquer imposter syndrome, brew the perfect cup of coffee, why we need to fall in love with the process to succeed in anything, evolving your BJJ game, lessons learned from 15 years owning his own small business / BJJ Academy, co-hosting the Ninja Rob Podcast and what COVID-19 taught him about business and life.
Marco tells us how he how he lives like a billionaire while forgoing luxury and how his business and teaching practices have evolved over the years.
Marco is a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, owner and head instructor New Jersey Marital Arts located in Maple Shade, NJ. 
Marco is the  is co-host (or as he likes to say "the main cohost") of the popular Ninja Rob Podcast where he and former MMA fighter Tim Carpenter discusses all things MMA / UFC.
Marco known in the BJJ community as “The Professor” has been cornerman for MMA fighters competing in the UFC and Bellator.
Marco, a native of South Philadelphia, spent his early years between his home in South Philadelphia, Argentina (where his mother was born), and Italy (where his father was born).
Marco and I met on the mats back in the day at Maxercise, when it was the first BJJ academy on the east coast. We both received our Black Belts in BJJ from the Migliarese Brothers of Balance Studios in Philadelphia.
Connect with Marco "The Professor" Perazzo:
Marco's BJJ Academy:  New Jersey Martial Arts (Maple Shade, NJ)Podcast:  The Ninja Rob Podcast:IG: Team New Jersey Martial ArtsIG: Ninja Rob Podcast
"Life is Built, Not Born."
Joe Ciccarone
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Ken Rusk is the best selling author of Wall Street Journal Best Seller "Blue Collar Cash". Ken Rusk is a blue-collar construction entrepreneur who has launched multiple successful endeavors for over thirty years. He now is teaching others to do the same.
Ken got his start digging ditches for a basement repair company in Ohio.
Rusk has extensive experience in hiring, training, and developing first-time job seekers, particularly those without college degrees.
He lives in Toledo, Ohio, where he runs Rusk Industries, Inc., which specializes in various forms of construction.
Ken is a blue-collar advocate showing that there’s no degree required for comfort, peace, and freedom.
Connect with Ken Rusk:
Website: Ken RuskIG: Ken Rusk Official Book: Blue Collar Cash (WSJ Best Seller) Course: BUILD THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS
"Life is Built, Not Born."
Joe Ciccarone
#Episode112


Nadine Kelly, MD. grew up on the South Side of Chicago as the eldest daughter to Haitian immigrants.
Dr Kelly spent 7 years as a practicing pathologist before being diagnosed with major clinical depression.   She then reinvented herself, her career, and her mission.
Dr Kelly started taking yoga, got her Yoga teacher certification and became an ACE Certified Health Coach. 
In 2018 she took up podcasting and became the host of the YOGI MD podcast.  
Nadine had finally found her calling by empowering women through yoga, to maintain healthy minds and bodies so that they may live life on their own terms.   
Dr Kelly's work also includes teaching yoga to special populations with physical and mental abilities, including dementia.
Dr Kelly and I discuss why she believes that good health cannot be constrained by the simplistic formula of diet and exercise alone and why she helps her patients and podcast listeners to expand their definition of health to include not just physical, but mental, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being. 
Dr Kelly and I also discus why we first have to first become the best version of ourselves, so we can be the best possible person for the people who rely on us most. 
We also discuss the power of podcasting, and how starting the YOGI MD podcast helped her let go of a lifelong struggle of perfection and become brave enough to share creative work with her community.
Connect with Nadine Kelly, MD:
Website: NPK Health IntegrationIG: NPK Health Integration LinkedIn: Nadine Kelly, MDFavorite Book: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Stephen R. Covey)
"Life is Built, Not Born."
Joe Ciccarone
#Episode111
 

Javier Vazquez is a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, former professional MMA fighter and veteran of the UFC, WEC, ELITE XC, SHOOTO, KOTC, EBI, & ADCC.
Javier is the creator of the groundbreaking JVOS curriculum. Javier discusses why his "The Master Plan" is a complete training system of self-defense that will revolutionize how BJJ is taught.
Javier describes how JVOS addresses the limitations of traditional training, sharing insights into JVOS' inception and the impact its having in the BJJ community.
Javier's story goes beyond the mats. He opens up about his fierce battle against stage 3 colon cancer and how he defied the odds by implementing Gerson Therapy, against his physician's wishes, and cured himself of stage 3 colon cancer.
Javier and I discuss why he is on a mission to reshape Jiu-Jitsu as we know it. He discusses his vision for revolutionizing the art of BJJ, challenging the traditional norms, and inspiring practitioners to embrace innovation to "Change Jiu Jitsu Forever."
The JVOS (Javier Vazquez Operating System) is at the forefront of this movement, and through Javier's stories and insights, we glimpse a future where BJJ evolves and empowers a new generation of fighters
Connect with Javier Vasquez - JVOS:
Website: JVOS Jiu Jitsu IG: @TheRealJavierVazquezIG: @JVJiuJitsuTwitter: @JavierShowtimeYouTube: JV Jiu Jitsu
"Life is Built, Not Born."
Joe Ciccarone
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