In this episode, I sit down with Dr. M. Lucius Pomerantz—fellow orthopedic surgeon, black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and lifestyle medicine expert—to dive deep into the fascinating intersection of combat sports, injury, recovery, and longevity. We talk about what pulls high-performing doctors into such a physically intense world, and why so many of us can’t resist the challenge and community of Jiu Jitsu despite the inevitable injuries. We get real about the toll this sport takes on the bod...
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. M. Lucius Pomerantz—fellow orthopedic surgeon, black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and lifestyle medicine expert—to dive deep into the fascinating intersection of combat sports, injury, recovery, and longevity. We talk about what pulls high-performing doctors into such a physically intense world, and why so many of us can’t resist the challenge and community of Jiu Jitsu despite the inevitable injuries. We get real about the toll this sport takes on the bod...
From Injuries to International Gold: A Deep Dive with Professor Faye Lynn Cherrier
The Doctor Jiu Jitsu Show
41 minutes
5 months ago
From Injuries to International Gold: A Deep Dive with Professor Faye Lynn Cherrier
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and powerhouse black belt, Professor Faye Lynn Cherrier. Faye’s journey through Jiu Jitsu is nothing short of inspiring—from getting her start in MMA gyms to traveling the world for competitions, all while overcoming serious injuries with grit and grace. We get into her transition from striking to grappling, the importance of cross training, and what it really takes to stay safe and thrive as a smaller athlete in a physically demanding sport. We...
The Doctor Jiu Jitsu Show
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. M. Lucius Pomerantz—fellow orthopedic surgeon, black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and lifestyle medicine expert—to dive deep into the fascinating intersection of combat sports, injury, recovery, and longevity. We talk about what pulls high-performing doctors into such a physically intense world, and why so many of us can’t resist the challenge and community of Jiu Jitsu despite the inevitable injuries. We get real about the toll this sport takes on the bod...
