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Rian Smoak thought he was chasing an Ironman finish line. But as he tells it, “that finish line became my new start line.”

Dr. Kevin White reconnects with a longtime friend and endurance athlete whose story runs far deeper than training plans and race photos. Rian shares how growing up under chronic stress shaped his drive, how a health scare forced him to rethink what “healthy” actually means, and how one defining moment in Kona led to the creation of TRI-DAT: a mission built around helping athletes with different abilities experience their own moments of possibility and pride.

In this episode, you’ll hear how early pressure and perfectionism quietly tax the nervous system, why purpose can change what the body is capable of, and how trading the chase for status or possessions for a cause rooted in service can radically shift both physical and mental health.

If you’ve been living on alert, this conversation is a reminder that your body isn’t broken. It’s responding to the environment it’s been placed in. Start with one decision that lowers the noise, supports recovery, and moves you closer to a life that feels aligned.

You can follow Rian’s work and the TRI-DAT mission on Instagram at @tridat365.

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When effort stops producing results, it’s often not a motivation problem. It’s a physiology problem, especially as hormones begin to shift.

In this conversation, Dr. Kevin White sits down with Katie Hardy, Colorado-based board-certified holistic nutritionist and strength and conditioning specialist, to explore why fitness, diet, and exercise stop working the same way over time, particularly for women navigating perimenopause. Drawing from her work with high-performing athletes and active adults, Katie explains how hormonal changes, chronic stress, and under-recovery impact energy, body composition, mood, and long-term health, and why pushing harder often backfires during this stage of life.

“If things that used to work aren’t working anymore, that’s not failure. It’s feedback.”
– Katie Hardy

You’ll hear:
• How perimenopause changes the body’s response to training, cardio, and calorie restriction
• Why hormones, stress, and recovery matter more than doing more exercise
• Common nutrition mistakes women make as hormones shift
• Why savory, protein-forward meals better support energy and body composition
• How smarter training and intentional recovery support health and longevity during midlife

Find Katie Hardy on Instagram at @mypeak365 and learn more about her work at MyPeak365.com.

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Hosted by Dr. Kevin White of Prime Health Associates.

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Arthritis and joint pain are not just “wear and tear.” They are mechanical stress layered on top of hormonal shifts, metabolic strain, chronic inflammation, and muscle loss. In this conversation, Dr. Kevin White sits down with Dr. Joshua Schachter, board certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Pinnacle Integrative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Wichita Falls, Texas. After performing more than fifteen thousand surgeries and leading an Advanced Orthopedic Center of Excellence, Dr. Schachter rebuilt his entire approach around helping patients avoid surgery through functional medicine, hormone optimization, muscle preservation, and regenerative tools.

“Arthritis and joint pain are not just mechanical problems. They are mechanical problems with a systemic issue.” - Dr. Joshua Schacter

You’ll hear:
• How hormones, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation accelerate joint breakdown
• Why sarcopenia is one of the strongest predictors of mobility and independence as you age
• The hidden risks of repeat steroid injections for shoulders, knees, and hips
• How PRP and bone marrow based treatments support healing and delay or avoid surgery
• What integrated orthopedics could mean for active adults who want to stay strong as they age

Find Dr. Schachter on Instagram at @drjoshuaschachter and learn more about his work at Pinnacle Integrative Orthopedics (searchable across Instagram, Facebook, and online).

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Practical conversations about longevity, performance, and the habits that build better health.

Hosted by Dr. Kevin White of Prime Health Associates.

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