Why Senior Athletes Need Coaches More Than Ever.

If you think senior athletes “take it easy,” think again.

In this powerful podcast episode, endurance coach Tracey Drews joins me to share how she’s helping athletes over 50 train smarter, recover better, and race stronger — all while honoring their lifestyle goals.

Tracey has been coaching for over 20 years and still competes.

Many of them didn’t even know they were “athletes” until she helped them become one.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

🔥 How to train VO2 max safely in your 60s & 70s

🥗 Why nutrition & macros matter more than ever

📉 Using HRV & wearables to prevent injury and overtraining

🏋️‍♀️ The role of strength training in protecting brain function

Whether you’re racing or just staying fit as you age— this is gold.

You don’t want to miss this one. Tune in now!



Guest –  Tracey Drews is a dedicated coach whose passion for guiding athletes began early through the lessons of team sports. Inspired by how great coaches tailored strategies around individual strengths and weaknesses,  now bring the same philosophy to her own coaching—treating every athlete as part of a team with a shared goal.

She specializes in creating personalized training plans that prepare athletes not just to race, but to thrive. While they coach athletes of all ages, they hold a special reverence for the “mature athlete,” emphasizing the belief that growing older doesn’t mean we have to stop playing. Their coaching goes beyond workouts—it’s about motivation, resilience, and building a lifestyle of health, performance, and longevity.

Most importantly, understanding what inspires each athlete and helping them stay empowered.

Tracey's personal journey is just as inspiring: once active in sports throughout school and college, they shed over 50 pounds after undergrad at Virginia Tech, which sparked their pursuit of a graduate degree in exercise science at Old Dominion University.

This gave her a deeper understanding of human performance, physiology, and nutrition—and a mission to share the benefits of endurance sports as lifetime activities that not only reduce illness but also help us age with grace.

Today, through coaching, she combines science, empathy and experience to help athletes at every level discover the joy of movement, the discipline of training, and the resilience to keep playing—no matter their age.

https://trainright.com
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S2 : EP10 - Athlete Performance & Longevity with Tracey Drews

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 9 of The Chiropractor's A-Game Podcast.

In this powerful episode, I have with me Marco Altini, PhD—sports scientist, app developer, and wearables expert—to break down the science and misconceptions behind heart rate variability (HRV) and stress.

Whether you're a weekend warrior or a longevity-focused coach, you'll learn:

✅ What HRV actually measures (and what it doesn’t)

✅ The difference between stress and stress response

✅ How aging athletes can use wearables the right way

✅ Why stability > high numbers when it comes to HRV

✅ The real keys to performance: sleep, nutrition, and recovery

🎧 Listen to the full conversation now and discover how to train smarter, age stronger, and recover better.

You don’t want to miss this one. Tune in now!



Guest

www.HRV4Training.com
www.marcoaltini.substack.com
www.instagram.com/altini_marco

Guest –  Marco holds a PhD cum laude in applied machine learning, a M.Sc. cum laude in computer science engineering, and a M.Sc. cum laude in human movement sciences and high-performance coaching. He is a certified ultrarunning coach. Marco has published more than 50 papers and patents at the intersection between physiology, health, technology, and human performance. He is co-founder of HRV4Training, Endurance Coach at Destination Unknown Endurance Coaching, advisor at Oura, guest lecturer at VU Amsterdam, and editor for IEEE Pervasive Computing Magazine. He loves running.

Host - Dr. Kimberly Besuden, Successful Chiropractor, Functional Medicine Expert & a Healthy Aging Coach, has been helping Chiropractors and Healthcare Professionals reach optimal health levels and thrive in their practice by incorporating nutrition, whole food supplementation, education, and an individualized plan of action approach to help healthcare professionals achieve their maximum potential.









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S2 : EP9 - The Data-Driven Path to Aging Well with Marco Altini 

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 8 of The Chiropractor's A-Game Podcast.

In this powerful episode, I have Cheryl Cuozzo who is a Nurse Practitioner to discuss:

✔ Why so many Lyme & Long COVID patients are gaslit

✔ What it actually takes to prepare the body to heal

✔ The 5 key pillars every patient needs to restore their health

✔ How functional medicine sees the person—not just the lab report

If you're a practitioner ready to serve chronic illness patients more effectively—or someone seeking answers—this is your must-listen moment.

You don’t want to miss this one. Tune in now!



Host & Guest Bio

Host - Dr. Kimberly Besuden, Successful Chiropractor, Functional Medicine Expert & a Healthy Aging Coach, has been helping Chiropractors and Healthcare Professionals reach optimal health levels and thrive in their practice by incorporating nutrition, whole food supplementation, education, and an individualized plan of action approach to help healthcare professionals achieve their maximum potential.

Guest –  Cheryl Cuozzo is a Nurse Practitioner—the first and only NP in Connecticut named a Fellow of the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine. She founded Cuozzo Health Integrative Medicine, specializing in Lyme, co-infections, and complex conditions. Cheryl also leads Intentional Wellness, a worldwide virtual 1:1 consulting program helping people heal from Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses.









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S2 : EP 8 - Healing Beyond the Lab: Lyme, Long COVID & the Power of Foundations with Cheryl Cuozzo

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 7 of The Chiropractor's A-Game Podcast.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Physician Assistant and clinical strength coach David Propst to talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable, high-performing chiropractic career — mentally, physically and emotionally.

We dive deep on:

✅ The mindset that separates thriving chiropractors from burned-out ones

✅ Why grip strength and protein intake are non-negotiables

✅ How to build strength routines that prevent injury and extend your career

✅ The importance of intentional recovery in a hands-on profession

Whether you’re new in practice or 20 years in, this episode is your reminder to treat your body like the powerful tool it is.

You don’t want to miss this one. Tune in now!



- Host & Guest Bio

Host - Dr. Kimberly Besuden, Successful Chiropractor, Functional Medicine Expert & a Healthy Aging Coach, has been helping Chiropractors and Healthcare Professionals reach optimal health levels and thrive in their practice by incorporating nutrition, whole food supplementation, education, and an individualized plan of action approach to help healthcare professionals achieve their maximum potential.

Guest –  David Propst, DMS-C, MPAS, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant who helps adults achieve sustainable weight loss and metabolic health through evidence-based nutrition, strength training, and appropriate prescriptions.

A graduate of the University of Lynchburg’s Doctor of Medical Science program, David has instructed exercise science at both undergraduate and graduate levels and publishes peer-reviewed research on sarcopenia, muscle metabolism, and the SARC-F screening tool.

His brand, Propst Metabolic Health & Healthspan, delivers clear, practical content across Substack, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X to translate cutting-edge science into real-world results.

Outside the clinic and classroom, he prioritizes faith, family, and daily strength training so he can model the healthy lifestyle he advocates.



Guest Social

https://claytonmedicalhealth.com/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Clayton-Medical-Health/100063625897304/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-propst-pac/
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S2 : EP7 - Training Your Mind, Body and Practice with David Propst

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 6 of The Chiropractor's A-Game Podcast.

In this episode, Dr. Christina Kintop, a successful Chiropractor, shares her secrets to dealing with menopause while you age and as a chiropractor, mastering emotional discipline, cultivating deep connections and finding your “why” when times get tough.

From real-world practice challenges to her biggest personal shifts, this episode is packed with golden takeaways for any doc looking to level up.

You don’t want to miss this one. Tune in now!

Guest –  Dr. Christina is the founder of the Women's Symposium which addresses the mind, body and spirit through education and community. Creating a safe place for women to gather and feel seen and heard. Dr. Christina believes that vitality isn't just about having energy-it's about thriving in all aspects of your life.

After graduating with a Doctorate from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 1992, Dr. Christina returned to her hometown, where together with her husband, Dr. Thom, they raised their four daughters.  As a fourth generation chiropractor, Dr. Christina has always had the perspective that the body has an innate power to heal from within and health is multi-faceted. 

As a fierce advocate for women and their health, Dr. Christina focuses on the whole body by incorporating chiropractic adjustment with nutrition, exercise and lifestyle. Specializing in perimenopause and menopause, she aims to empower women to embrace this life stage with confidence and vitality.

https://www.kintopchiropractic.com/

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S2 : EP6 - Menopause and Healthy Aging with Christina Kintop

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 5 of The Chiropractor's A-Game Podcast.

In this episode, I have Nathan Burgman who is the National Program Director at The Association Partner. He has been a media consultant for over eleven years now. He is a firm believer in doing what is in the best interest of my clients and always learning so he can provide the best advice possible. 

He lost his six-figure job because he was disabled by Lyme disease. He could barely walk... But he didn’t give up. He found the right coach, the right support and he started making one small change at a time.

That one-degree shift changed everything.

In this episode, Nathan shares:

✔️ How he reclaimed his health after chronic illness

✔️ Why strength training was non-negotiable

✔️ The mindset shift from “survival” to “identity as an athlete”

✔️ Tactical steps YOU can take today to rebuild your health, no matter where you’re starting

Tune in and discover why you don’t need motivation—you need momentum.





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S2 : EP5 - One Degree of Change Towards Optimal Health with Nathan Burgman

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 4 of The Chiropractor's A-Game Podcast.
In this episode, I have Dawn Dill, who has been recruiting in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries for over 30 years. Most of her career, she has been self employed.

Her love is sales and she recruits everything from an Associate level rep to the C Suite. She works with startups and huge companies with thousands of employees. 

Helping candidates attain their dream job is something she will never get tired of.  Assisting clients that are adding to their sales force or starting from scratch is rewarding.

She has also written training programs for clients on how to have relationships with external recruiters. Helping managers decipher what resume's they should consider interviewing. I hope you find this episode insightful.

Guest Social Media
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawndill/









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S2 : EP4 - Recruiting in the Healthcare Space with Dawn Dill

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 3 of The Chiropractor's A-Game Podcast.

In this episode, I have Dr. Navaz Habib "The Vagus Nerve Doc," is the author of the bestselling books "Activate Your Vagus Nerve" and "Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve." 

However, his own health challenges led him to discover the transformative benefits of functional medicine. 

This journey inspired him to establish Health Upgraded, an online clinic that helps individuals enhance their health by focusing on the vagus nerve, a key player in regulating various bodily functions.

As the host of "The Health Upgrade Podcast," Dr. Habib shares valuable insights and practical tips for improving overall well-being. His work emphasizes the importance of understanding and exercising the vagus nerve to reduce stress and inflammation. Through his engaging approach, Dr. Habib empowers listeners and clients alike to take charge of their health journeys, making wellness accessible and enjoyable.
I hope you find this episode insightful.

Guest Social media links
www.healthupgraded.com [http://www.healthupgraded.com/]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabib/

https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib

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S2 : EP 3 - Functional Medicine with Dr. Navaz Habib

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2 of The Chiropractor's A-Game Podcast.
In this episode, I have Dr. Annette Schippel and we focus on the importance of Hormones & Healthy Aging and why it’s important to take care of your body in a way where you can perform at optimum levels in both your professional and personal life and practical tips to help you with healthy aging.

I hope you find this episode helpful.





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S2 : EP 2 - Hormones & Healthy Aging with Dr. Annette Schippel

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1 of The Chiropractor's A-Game Podcast.

After a long break, I’m back with Season 2 of my Podcast. In this episode, I focus on the importance of Nutrition, Exercise and why it’s important to take care of your body in a way where you can perform at optimum levels in both your professional and personal life and practical tips to help you with healthy aging.

I hope you find this episode helpful.





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S2 : EP 1 - Introduction To Healthy Aging

Welcome to The Chiropractor's A-Game. I'm Dr. Kimberley Besuden. With 3 decades plus of being a healthcare practitioner and a chiropractor, I know just how challenging it can be to run a successful practice. That's why I coach and mentor healthcare professionals to be the best version of themselves, in mind, body, and business. This podcast is all about helping chiropractors & other functional healthcare professionals to grow in mind, body & business! You will, no doubt, benefit from my sharing of 35+ years of experience. Listen closely for tips, and strategies I will be sharing on how to overcome challenges and thrive in your practice. Plus, I will be interviewing some of the leaders in our industry, to find out just how they stay on top of their game, consistently. So, Let's Get Crackin!

Kimberly Besuden

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