When elite athletes limp off the field only to return minutes later, most of us wonder the same thing: How is that even possible? And maybe more importantly — is it wise?

In this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, Sasha sits down with sports chiropractor and regenerative-medicine expert Dr. Tommy Rhee to unpack the real science of injury recovery — from the sidelines of the NFL to everyday athletes trying to heal smarter.

Sasha and Dr. Rhee dive into the high-pressure reality of professional sports, where contracts, performance expectations, and identity can push athletes back into competition before their bodies are ready.

They discuss:

• The role of chiropractors on professional sports medical teams
• Why recovery — not training — is often the key to performance
• The mental toughness elite athletes share
• The truth behind cryotherapy, cold plunges, and hyperbaric chambers
• Recovery trends that may do more harm than good
• Stem cells, regenerative medicine, and the future of healing

This conversation explores the complicated intersection of pain, performance, science, and human nature — and why recovery might be the most underrated skill in sports.

About Dr. Rhee

Sports fam, you can learn more about Dr. Rhee and his work at RheeGen.com, and his book, The Future of Regenerative Medicine, is now available on Amazon.

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

Thinking about getting into cycling — but not sure where to start?

In this No Huddle Pro Tips episode of Sports Will Save Us All, Sasha Graham sits down with master cyclist and coach Jeff Seckendorf to break down the essentials of getting started with cycling the right way.

From choosing the right bike and understanding why bike fit matters more than price, to finding a comfortable saddle, learning about clip-in pedals, preventing pain, fixing flats, and building confidence on the road, this conversation is packed with practical advice for beginner and returning riders alike.

If you've ever had a bike collecting dust in your garage because riding felt uncomfortable — this episode is for you.

Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and looking for a fun, low-impact way to stay active, Jeff explains how the right equipment, setup, and mindset can turn cycling into something you truly love.

Because sometimes the difference between quitting and joy is just a better-fitting bike.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why bike fit is the most important investment you can make
• How to choose the right type of bike for your goals
• Saddle comfort myths (and what actually works)
• Clip-in pedals explained for beginners
• What to carry on rides in case of a flat tire
• Budgeting for cycling gear
• How to make cycling fun and sustainable

Learn more about Jeff at: jeffscoaching.com

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

Sports Will Save Us All goes LIVE from Dick's House of Sport in Glendale, Arizona for a powerful, joy-filled community celebration with the Pretty Precise Step Team—and the voices of the kids who remind us why sports matter in the first place.

Host Sasha Graham is on location for a special event honoring Pretty Precise's five-year anniversary, including a $5,000 grant from the Dick's Sporting Goods Sports Matter Foundation to support their mission of empowering young girls through step, discipline, sisterhood, and confidence.

In this episode, you'll hear from:

• Leaders at Dick's House of Sport on their vision for community, access, and youth athletics
• A Pretty Precise board member on creating safe spaces, scholarships, and long-term legacy
• A Mother and daughter sharing how step transformed confidence, identity, and mindset
• Kids ages 6–13 talking football, soccer, nerves before games, hype songs, confidence, friendship, and Super Bowl dreams

From step performances and pickup games on the field to honest conversations about growth, discipline, joy, and belonging—this episode captures what happens when sports become a gathering place, not just a game.

💕You can find Pretty Precise Step Team online at PrettySteppin.org.

🎥 Watch the full video episode and sizzle reel on YouTube @SportsWillSaveUsAll
📸 See clips and photos on Instagram: @sportswillsaveusall

If you've ever wondered how sports shape confidence, community, leadership, and lifelong lessons—this episode is proof.

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

When we watch Olympic bobsledding, it looks fast, thrilling—and smooth.
But for the athletes inside the sled, it's anything but.

As the Winter Olympics approach, host Sasha Graham sits down with William Person, a former Team USA bobsledder who competed for nine seasons after an elite career in track and field. What followed his retirement was a decade-long descent into confusion, memory loss, migraines, emotional darkness, and symptoms that no one—doctors included—could explain.

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, William shares what many athletes are only now beginning to understand: bobsledders experience repeated micro-concussions and extreme G-forces—sometimes exceeding 80Gs—on every run, even without crashing. The result? A condition known as "sled head," mounting brain trauma, and symptoms strikingly similar to CTE.

William opens up about:

• The hidden neurological dangers of Olympic bobsledding
• Why micro-concussions may be more dangerous than major crashes
• Losing teammates to suicide and living through undiagnosed brain injury
• The moment a New York Times investigation finally gave his suffering a name
• How hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) dramatically reduced his symptoms—and may offer hope to others

This episode goes beyond sport. It's about what happens when we celebrate athletes without protecting their brains, why loved ones often recognize CTE symptoms before doctors do, and how advocacy, awareness, and emerging therapies could save lives.

If you care about athlete health, concussion awareness, mental health in sports, or the true cost of Olympic glory—this is an episode you need to hear.

About William Person

GoFundMe:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/cte-recovery-for-athletes-and-military

Instagram : @WillP1234567

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

In anticipation of tomorrow's big event at Dick's House of Sport in Glendale, please enjoy my conversation with Pretty Precise Step Team Board Member, Adrian Trice.

You're Invited!

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Noon-4pm

Dick's House of Sport in Glendale, Arizona

Outside on the Turf Field

**DJ, Games, Food Trucks, and a performance by Pretty Precise Step Team!

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

In this special re-release of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham spotlights the powerful story of the Pretty Precise Step Team, a dynamic girls' step dance organization based in Arizona. Founders and coaches Lateka Curtis and Cheyenne James, a mother–daughter duo, share how step dance—rooted in African and HBCU traditions—has become a life-changing sport that builds confidence, discipline, sisterhood, and leadership for young girls.

This episode explores step as a sport and cultural art form, the impact of teamwork and accountability, and how Pretty Precise empowers at-risk youth through performance, education, and community. From national competitions and performances to strict standards around academics, responsibility, and representation, Latika and Cheyenne reveal what it truly takes to run an elite step program—and why the lessons go far beyond the stage.

🎉 Bonus: If you're listening the week this episode drops, join Sasha Saturday, January 24, at Dick's House of Sport in Glendale, Arizona, for a Family Fun Day featuring games, food trucks, a DJ, and a live Pretty Precise Step Team performance, plus an on-site podcast recording.

Whether you're interested in youth sports, girls' empowerment, dance as sport, cultural history, or sports and social impact, this episode is a must-listen.

👉 Learn more about Pretty Precise at prettysteppin.org
📍 Follow along on Instagram @sportswillsaveusall and @_prettyprecisestepteam

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

Is Marty Supreme actually a sports movie… or something else entirely?

In this Sports on Screen episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham and co-host Steve Bollinger break down one of the most bizarre, divisive sports films in recent memory. Directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme follows a hustling, narcissistic ping pong prodigy whose pursuit of greatness raises big questions about ambition, obsession, and the true cost of athletic success.

The conversation dives into:

• Whether Marty Supreme works as a sports movie at all

• The portrayal of elite athletes and single-minded obsession

• Sound design, tournament scenes, and the sensory experience of table tennis

• Art-house filmmaking vs traditional sports movie storytelling

• Why Steve says this movie feels more like a fever dream than a biopic

• And yes… the scenes everyone is talking about

Sasha and Steve don't agree on much in this episode — and that's the point. From uncomfortable moments to unexpected performances (including Kevin O'Leary and Gwyneth Paltrow), this review explores why sports movies don't always need clean redemption arcs to spark meaningful conversation.

⚠️ Spoiler alert: This episode contains spoilers.
🎥 Recommendation: Watch the movie first, then come back and join the debate.

If you love sports films, sports podcasts, or thoughtful (and sometimes hilarious) conversations about what sports stories are really saying about us — this episode is for you.

About Sports on Screen

Sports on Screen is the recurring sports movie review series from Sports Will Save Us All, featuring host Sasha Graham and co-host Steve Bollinger. In each episode, Sasha and Steve review classic sports movies, cult favorites, and unforgettable sports films with humor, sharp commentary, and lively banter. From iconic underdog stories to wildly unrealistic game-day moments, Sports on Screen explores how sports movies reflect competition, culture, and the human spirit. If you love sports films, funny movie reviews, and smart sports storytelling, this series is for you. 🎬🏆

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com

In this powerful episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham sits down with Chad Dunn, founder and CEO of MOVE Human Performance Center, to explore a journey defined by extreme highs, devastating lows, and profound transformation.

Once a nationally ranked BMX rider, Chad's life took a sharp turn that led to federal prison—a turning point that forced him to confront identity, accountability, and the consequences of his choices. Through sports, personal development, and plenty of help along the way, Chad rebuilt his life and emerged with a renewed sense of purpose.

Chad and Sasha dive into how adversity can become a catalyst for growth, why accountability to yourself matters more than anything, and the critical role parenting and environment play in shaping identity and decision-making. Chad also shares the unexpected life lessons learned in prison, and how determination, resilience, and joy in the process are essential—both in athletics and in life.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in sports psychology, personal transformation, overcoming adversity, resilience, identity, second chances, and using sports as a vehicle for life change.

About Chad Dunn

You can find a link to purchase Chad's book, Mind Over Virtually Everything, on our website, SportsWillSaveUsAll.com, or wherever you like to purchase books. Chad is on Instagram @ChadDunn22 and @moveperformance and online at MindOverVirtuallyEverything.com.

Books About Sports--Sports Will Save Us All

Love books about sports? Curious about the stories behind them?
Sports Will Save Us All features in-depth podcast interviews with sports book authors, spotlighting the writers shaping the world of sports through powerful non-fiction and unforgettable storytelling.

Explore the sports books and authors featured on the podcast at SportsWillSaveUsAll.com—with direct links to each book and its corresponding author interview.

From baseball and football to endurance sports, women's sports history, mental performance, skiing, hockey, and more, these conversations go beyond the game.

📚🎧 Read the books. Hear the authors. Discover the power of sports.

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

On Instagram @SportsWillSaveUsAll

Online at www.SportsWillSaveUsAll.com

To be a guest: Contact us on Podmatch or Via email at SportsWillSaveUsAll@gmail.com