In this episode of the Elite MMA Podcast, Frost Murphy sits down with Dr. Agneta Odera of Tenwek Hospital in Bomet, Kenya — one of the leading voices in congenital heart care in East Africa.
This conversation goes far beyond medicine.
We explore the reality of children dying unnecessarily and how one “keystone” capability — heart surgery — can elevate entire healthcare systems treating an assortment of ailments.
Topics include:
*The true need for congenital heart surgery in Africa
*What happens to children who never receive care
*Building and sustaining a cardiothoracic program at Tenwek Hospital
*How cardiac surgery improves ICU care, nursing, and hospital-wide standards
*Training local surgeons and preventing brain drain
*The economics of surgery in low-resource environments
*Why capacity matters more than short-term missions
*What it would take to dramatically expand access to life-saving surgery worldwide
This episode is for anyone interested in global health, leadership, medicine, or building systems that create lasting impact.
#GlobalHealth #HeartSurgery #CHD #CongenitalHeartDisease #TenwekHospital #AfricaHealthcare #MedicalMission #HealthcareInnovation #SaveChildren #Surgery #Cardiothoracic #Leadership #Impact #Nonprofit #EliteMMA

In this episode of the Elite MMA Podcast, Frost Murphy sits down with Elite MMA Black Belt and golf course designer Mike Nuzzo — whose work includes the renovation of Memorial Park Golf Course and River Oaks Country Club, Cabot Citrus Farms and more!.

With a background in aerospace engineering, Mike brings a rare perspective on precision, systems thinking, and design — whether it’s shaping a golf course or developing high-level jiu-jitsu.

In this conversation, we explore:
*The process behind designing and renovating world-class golf courses
*What makes Memorial Park and River Oaks unique
*How engineering principles apply to golf and jiu-jitsu
*The mental game of golf vs. martial arts
*Precision, discipline, and decision-making under pressure
*How environment design influences performance

Whether you’re a golfer, martial artist, or just someone interested in mastery and high-level thinking — this episode delivers.

#Golf #JiuJitsu #BJJ #GolfCourseDesign #HoustonGolf #MemorialPark #RiverOaks #EliteMMA #BlackBelt #Performance #Engineering #Mindset #Precision

In this episode of the Elite MMA Podcast, Frost Murphy sits down with Houston physician Dr. Uday Khosla to talk about what real health actually looks like for active adults.
From camaraderie and longevity to medical marijuana, energy drinks, kidney stress, and the MAHA movement, this conversation cuts through the noise and gives practical insight you can apply immediately.
Topics we cover:
Medical marijuana: benefits, risks, and who should avoid it
Energy drinks and their impact on kidneys & heart health
Recovery, sleep, and hormone balance
Chronic disease in America and the MAHA movement
How gyms like Elite MMA are part of the health solution

If you train, coach, parent, or simply want to live stronger for longer — this episode is for you.
Train smart. Stay dangerous. Live long.

#EliteMMAPodcast #Medicalmarijuanadoctor #Energydrinks #kidneydamage #Musclemass #aging #MAHA #movement #health #Longevity #training #Houston #physician #interview #Strengthtraining #over40 #Jointhealth #martialarts