Miscellaneous
Dr. Levi Harrison is one of a kind. A orthopedic surgeon who also believes in alternative medicine. A medical professional who believes the point of being healthy is so we can volunteer and give back. A self-admitted outlier among his peers. Dr. Levi has developed his skills and standpoint over more than two decades of education and training. He is guided by three core values - commitment, compassion, and service - and he shares these in his life and daily practice In this episode, Dr. Levi talks with Managing Editor Becca Borawski Jenkins and Coach Chet Morjaria about expanding human potential, connecting movement and medicine, and integrating spirituality into fitness - plus much more. 00:00 - New things at Breaking Muscle03:07 - Introduction to Dr. Levi Harrison03:43 - Dr. Levi's roles and responsibilities04:45 - What made Dr. Levi want to become a surgeon06:00 - Giving back through volunteer work07:33 - Details on Dr. Levi's volunteer work09:15 - Facilitating and expanding human potential10:13 - Being an outlier in the medical profession11:53 - Advice for those connecting movement and medicine14:15 - Breaking Muscle as a balanced fitness resource16:27 - Fitness fads and the radicalization of fitness20:09 - Integrating spirituality into fitness23:12 - Training while injured24:52 - Helping people to differentiate good pain and bad pain27:23 - The most common and preventable injuries30:30 - Advice on common injuries in the gaming generation32:42 - The difference between rest and recovery35:00 - The role of nutrition in recovery40:05 - How to find Dr. Levi online