Grappling with Medicine Podcast

Scotty Griffin

Welcome to the Grappling with Medicine Podcast, where we discuss medicine, grappling, and everything in between!Join a down-to-earth conversation with Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Dr. Rehan Muttalib M.D., and black belt turned first-year medical student, Scotty Griffin, as they navigate the sport of grappling, hot topics in sports and medicine, and balancing their medical careers. Our mission is to expose the worlds of medicine and grappling to: each otherWe will discuss the long journey of becoming a doctor and a jiu-jitsu black belt, both from the attending physician’s perspective and the medical student’s perspective, the art of being an athlete at the same time while doing both, as well as the novel modern scientific solutions and protocols used to accomplish this.Dr. Muttalib is a licensed physician, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention or attempting anything from this podcast.The views and opinions expressed here are personal and not necessarily those of Liberty University or LUCOM, and in addition may not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Episodes

  1. 08/06/2024

    Grappling with Medicine Episode #2

    Please enjoy the Grappling with Medicine Podcast Episode #2 "Embarking on Med School: Challenges of a New Medical Student and Grappler" 0:00 Grappling with Medicine Podcast Episode #2 00:53 Introduction and Greetings 01:03 Settling in Lynchburg 01:47 The Jiu Jitsu Community 05:07 The Importance of Belt Promotions 08:25 Challenges of Being a Brown Belt 11:38 Transition to Black Belt 13:15 Balancing Med School and Jiu Jitsu 16:34 The Role of Expectations 37:46 Delegating Tasks for Success 38:40 Strength and Conditioning 39:41 Balancing Coaching and Personal Development 40:02 The Importance of a Dedicated Coach 41:04 Ecological Drills and Training Goals 43:01 The Slow Route to Skill Progression 44:13 The Challenge of Balancing Training and Life 47:17 The Cold Plunge Saga 49:14 Adapting to Unexpected Challenges 52:52 The Role of Experience in Athletic Performance 58:26 The Impact of Age on Training and Competition 01:11:52 Navigating Performance Enhancing Substances 01:16:15 The Satisfaction of Successful Treatments 01:16:50 Navigating Unseen Effects and Backup Plans 01:17:31 Personal Health and Jiu Jitsu 01:17:57 Mental Health Struggles and Self-Treatment 01:19:56 The Science Behind Cold Plunging 01:20:58 Exercise vs. Medication for Mental Health 01:24:37 Challenges of Primary Care and Public Perception 01:26:05 Misconceptions About Medical Treatments 01:30:10 The Importance of Long-Term Health Decisions 01:39:36 Starting Medical School and Future Plans

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About

Welcome to the Grappling with Medicine Podcast, where we discuss medicine, grappling, and everything in between!Join a down-to-earth conversation with Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Dr. Rehan Muttalib M.D., and black belt turned first-year medical student, Scotty Griffin, as they navigate the sport of grappling, hot topics in sports and medicine, and balancing their medical careers. Our mission is to expose the worlds of medicine and grappling to: each otherWe will discuss the long journey of becoming a doctor and a jiu-jitsu black belt, both from the attending physician’s perspective and the medical student’s perspective, the art of being an athlete at the same time while doing both, as well as the novel modern scientific solutions and protocols used to accomplish this.Dr. Muttalib is a licensed physician, but the contents of the podcast are meant for educational purposes only, and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek out personalized care from your own medical provider prior to implementing any medical treatment or intervention or attempting anything from this podcast.The views and opinions expressed here are personal and not necessarily those of Liberty University or LUCOM, and in addition may not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.