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00:00:00 - Introduction

00:04:44 - Who is Jon Heck?

00:07:15 - Not all players love the game

00:13:21 - First S&C job and powerlifting

00:15:39 - Working with Carolina panthers

00:18:13 - Mentorship Opportunities

00:19:46 - Working with Luke Keuchly

00:24:02 - Moving to UNC coaching job

00:25:21 - Coaching with the Texans

00:26:15 - Moving to Troy

00:30:47 - Starting Remote coaching business

00:37:51 - Forming Hammer and Chisel Performance

00:39:33 - Growing the H+C podcast

00:41:21 - Working with strongmen competitors

00:43:15 - Red head disadvantages

00:47:47 - Experience as a D1 and NFL strength coach

00:49:31 - The biggest impact in college S&C

00:53:50 - Cons of the college space

00:55:36 - The NIL & Transfer portal era

01:01:56 - Too many cooks in the NFL kitchen

01:06:55 - Making a leap of faith

01:09:28 - Being willing to walk away from a good job

01:13:00 - Nutrition coaching enters the picture

01:16:59 - Get lean first, then put on some tissue

01:22:29 - If athletes ate like bodybuilders, they would get better results

01:25:08 - The importance of proper electrolyte intake

01:29:32 - Carbs are a performance enhancing drug

01:36:33 - The psychology of nutrition

01:42:30 - The basics of body comp and performance nutrition

01:47:59 - Not everyone has the metabolism necessary for losing bodyfat

01:56:17 - 3 things to be a more effective nutrition coach

02:02:20 - Rant n rave

02:05:40 - Alternative career paths

02:07:28 - Overrated vs underrated

02:09:41 - Good potassium supplements

02:11:47 - Unsolicited solicited advice

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From his journey starting with a pool hall bet that led to bodybuilding and eventually physical therapy, to challenging common misconceptions about pain and rehab, Dr. Andy delivers game-changing perspectives for coaches and athletes alike.

In this episode, they dive deep into:

- Why the absence of pain doesn't mean the presence of function

- How to transition clients from pain to performance using proper progression

- Debunking dangerous myths about back pain and imaging results

- The art of behavior change through questioning rather than telling

- Building a successful business while avoiding burnout

- The male mental health and therapy epidemic

- Q&A on why Andy is a badass

This conversation bridges the gap between rehabilitation and performance, offering practical frameworks that will transform how you approach training and recovery.

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