# Tim Difrancesco

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Training Kobe and Other NBA Legends feat. Former Lakers Head Strength Coach Dr. Tim DiFrancesco

SummaryIn this conversation, Tim DiFrancesco, former head strength coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, shares insights and experiences from his time in the NBA. He talks about working with Kobe, Pau, Steve Nash, Metta Sandiford-Artest, and other NBA legends. He emphasizes the importance of a growth m…

The Truth About Seed Oils and How to Avoid Them

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we navigate the impact of seed oils on your health and how to make healthier choices with Dr. Cate Shanahan. You’ll hear us discuss: 1. The "hateful eight" toxic seed oils impacting your health 2. The impact of seed oils on mitochondria and h…

The Truth About Seed Oils and How to Avoid Them with Dr. Cate Shanahan: Episode Rerun

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we navigate the impact of seed oils on your health and how to make healthier choices with Dr. Cate Shanahan. You’ll hear us discuss: 1. The "hateful eight" toxic seed oils impacting your health 2. The impact of seed oils on mitochondria and h…

Episode 252: Dr. Cate Shanahan - Are Seed Oils as Bad as Sugar?

Dr. Vera Tarman sits down with Dr. Cate Shanahan, family physician, nutrition consultant, and author of Deep Nutrition and Dark Calories, to discuss her case against industrial seed oils, how they may influence metabolic and mental health, and why she believes they can intensify sugar cravings and …

EP 56: From the Lakers to Longevity | How Elite Athletes Train for the Long Game

Episode Summary Former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the LA Lakers, Dr. Tim DiFrancesco joins the show today to discuss his journey from the NBA to building TD Athletes Edge, where he helps everyday people train like athletes. We explore the gap between what elite sports medicine looks li…

Ep. 44 | From Kobe’s Mindset To Youth Development | Tim DiFrancesco

Send us Fan Mail Tim DiFrancesco shares what he learned working with Kobe Bryant and NBA players—and how those lessons translate to youth basketball. The conversation focuses on attention and presence (“be where your feet are”), building habits in the other 23 hours of the day, and why inviting fai…

He Took a $70K Pay Cut…to work for the Lakers

In this episode of Talk2Em, I sit down with Tim DiFrancesco, former strength coach for the Lakers, to talk about what it really takes to build champions—on and off the court. We dive into mindset, discipline, mentorship, and lessons from working at the highest level of basketball. If you’re serio…

Ep. 264 - The Daily Champions Mind with Dr. Jim Afremow and Phil White

In this episode, Josh and Brian talk to Dr. Jim Afremow and Phil White about their new book, The Daily Champions Mind: 365 Days of Mental Toughness Training with the World's Greatest Athletes. Jim Afremow, PhD, is a sport and performance psychologist, licensed professional counselor, and the bests…

The Daily Champion's Mind w/ Jim Afremow & Phil White

Welcome to the Strength Connection! Jim Afremow, PhD, is a sport and performance psychologist, licensed professional counselor, and the bestselling author of The Champion’s Mind, The Champion’s Comeback, The Young Champion’s Mind, The Leader’s Mind, and The Creative’s Mind. His books have sold mor…

The Daily Champion’s Mind - Episode #291 - Dr. Jim Afremow & Phil White

We sit down with Dr. Jim Afremow and Phil White to break down what actually holds up under pressure, from quick resets in the training room to the daily habits that build a champion identity. We share practical tools for fear management, self talk, recovery, and boundaries so you can compete with w…