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

In this episode, Frost Murphy sits down with Michael Garfield, known to many as The High-Tech Texan. They explore the intersection of media, technology, and Houston culture—discussing how tech reshapes communication, how to stay relevant in a fast-changing world, and why Houston remains one of America’s most underrated innovation hubs.

#MichaelGarfield #HighTechTexan #HoustonMedia #TechPodcast #FrostMurphy #EliteMMA #EliteMMAPodcast

In this episode of the Elite MMA Podcast, Frost sits down with Coach Robert Yamashita to nerd out in kid Jiu Jitsu. How Jiu Jitsu shapes kids on and off the mat and the coaching strategy that goes into it.
They dive deep into how Elite MMA coaches mentor kids, how structure and positive reinforcement shape young athletes, and why martial arts can transform a child’s life both on and off the mats.
Whether you’re a parent, student, or coach, this episode shows how Elite MMA helps kids grow into strong, capable, respectful leaders.
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#EliteMMA #EliteMMAPodcast #HoustonMMA #KidsMartialArts #YouthMartialArts #ChildDevelopment #MartialArtsForKids #HoustonParents #ParentingTools #DisciplineAndConfidence #BrazilianJiuJitsu #BJJKids #KickboxingKids #YouthLeadership #FutureChampions #TrainAtEliteMMA #FrostMurphy #Robert Yamashita

In this episode of the Elite MMA Podcast, Frost Murphy sits down with Michael Haapaniemi, co-founder of the Memorial Longevity Clinic, and Marcus Yi, a healthcare billing expert who recently survived a heart attack.
Together they unpack the power of preventive medicine, early detection, and personalized concierge healthcare — discussing how modern screening can identify heart disease, cancer, and other life-threatening conditions before symptoms ever appear.

Marcus shares his first-hand story of survival, and Michael explains how his clinic helps clients take control of their health through cutting-edge testing, ongoing monitoring, and precision-based wellness planning.

Whether you’re focused on fitness, recovery, or living a longer, healthier life — this conversation delivers practical tools, science-based insight, and inspiration to take your health seriously now, not later.

🎧 Watch • Learn • Live Longer
#EliteMMAPodcast #LongevityMedicine #HeartHealth #PreventiveCare #ConciergeMedicine #MemorialLongevityClinic #HealthOptimization #MarcusYi #MichaelHaapaniemi #FrostMurphy #EarlyDetection #CardiovascularHealth #Biohacking #HealthyLiving #Longevity

In this powerful episode of the Elite MMA Podcast, Frost Murphy sits down with Dr. Paul Osteen — surgeon, missionary, and Pastor at Lakewood Church — to explore the intersection of faith, medicine, and calling.
They discuss Dr. Osteen’s decades of work in global health, serving in some of the most remote and underserved regions of Africa, and the miracles he’s witnessed along the way.
Together, they unpack what it means to recognize your calling, follow it courageously, and make an impact that reaches beyond borders.
Whether you’re searching for direction, faith, or inspiration, this conversation will move you to see purpose in a whole new light.
#DrPaulOsteen #EliteMMAPodcast #FrostMurphy #GlobalHealth #FaithInAction #MedicalMissions #FindingYourCalling #Miracles #PurposeDrivenLife #FaithAndMedicine #ChristianPodcast #MissionWork #AfricaMissions #Inspiration #Leadership #GodsPlan #ServiceOverSelf #HoustonPodcast #LifePurpose #SpiritualGrowth #LakewoodChurch

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Frost Murphy sits down with Texas State Representative Mano DeAyala to talk about what really happens inside the legislature — from how voting actually works to how laws get made (and sometimes stalled).
They dive into schools, finance, infrastructure, and why Mano decided to serve in politics, sharing stories that make the often tumultuous world of government surprisingly human.
If you’ve ever wondered how Texas really runs — this is your insider’s look.
#TexasPolitics #Leadership #Infrastructure #Education #Legislature #EliteMMAPodcast #ManoDeAyala #FrostMurphy #BehindTheScenes #TexasStrong #EliteMMA #CoachesCorner #Texas