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TimeOut With The SportsDr. Podcast

TimeOut With The SportsDr. Podcast

I’m Dr Derrick Burgess, board certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sportsmedicine specialist, and host of TimeOut With The SportsDr Podcast. This is the show where life, sports and medicine intersect!

Are you a young professional who is successful but not fulfilled? Are you interested in changing the trajectory of your family for future generations? Do you feel that everything you know about money is just enough to keep you caught in the rat race?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, this podcast is for you. Join in every week to gain practical tips about how to strengthen your mindset, grow your assets and achieve the level of success that you desire. I want to share what I’ve learned and been able to accomplish with you.

Because,….if I can do it, you can too!...

Recent Episodes

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Manifesting Dreams Through Action with Dr. Derrick Burgess
Oct. 14, 2024

Manifesting Dreams Through Action with Dr. Derrick Burgess

How often do we let the allure of our dreams distract us from the hard work required to achieve them?   Many people get caught up in the word "dream." It evokes images of grandeur and a life of ease, leading many to envision…
Player Centered Care for Athletes with Brady Howe
Sept. 30, 2024

Player Centered Care for Athletes with Brady Howe

What keeps athletic trainers going despite the challenges? The hours may be long and the pay may be low, but the passion for helping athletes drives every dedicated athletic trainer to keep showing up. Athletes face many ch…
How to Support and Protect Young Athletes with Dr. Derrick Burgess
Sept. 16, 2024

How to Support and Protect Young Athletes with Dr. Derrick Burgess

Are we doing enough to ensure our young athletes are truly protected and supported on their journey?    When it comes to sports, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of the game and overlook important health aspects.…
Stepping Into the Next Level with Dr. Derrick Burgess
Sept. 2, 2024

Stepping Into the Next Level with Dr. Derrick Burgess

Challenges are something we all face at some point in life, but it's how we respond that defines us. We’ve all encountered moments of self-doubt, times when the challenges before us seemed insurmountable, especially when ste…
Taking A Timeout For Growth with Dr. Derrick Burgess
Aug. 19, 2024

Taking A Timeout For Growth with Dr. Derrick Burgess

Many of us are driven by the desire to excel in our careers, personal lives, and hobbies. While ambition can lead to great achievements, it can also become overwhelming. Indeed, the more we take on, the harder it becomes to …
The Power of Conflict with Jennifer Jones - Patulli
Aug. 12, 2024

The Power of Conflict with Jennifer Jones - Patulli

Conflict is not a hurdle to be overcome, but a pattern to be understood; it is through the examination of these patterns that we unlock the truly creative potential of our challenges. We see conflict in various facets of our…
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Recent Blog Posts

Are You Ready to Level Up Your Athlete Game? 🚀

Imagine this: You’re in the final minutes of the game, adrenaline pumping, pushing your body to its limits… But what happens after the final whistle blows? Athletes—whether seasoned pros or rising stars—nee…

Safeguard Athletes & Step Into Your Full Potential

Are you ready to help young athletes succeed while overcoming your own personal challenges? These two podcast episodes are packed with insights on how to protect young athletes and level up your mindset. In case you missed it, her…

Ready for Growth? Listen to These Life-Changing Episodes

We all know how challenging it can be to step into new roles and embrace growth, especially when self-doubt creeps in. That’s why we’re excited to bring you two episodes that delve into personal growth and finding balan…
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About the Host

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Dr. Derrick Burgess

Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine

Dr. Derrick Burgess is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sportsmedicine specialist, known for his expertise in orthopedics and his dedication to empowering others. As the host of the TimeOut With The SportsDr Podcast, Dr. Burgess provides insights and practical tips for success in life, sports, and medicine.

Dr. Burgess is Co-Captain with his wife Myeasha, pediatric dentist, in building a winning team with their three beautiful children. It was in high school that Dr. Burgess, a Muscle Shoals, Alabama native, realized his interest in orthopaedics. After suffering an injury in football, Burgess discovered a mentor that would be a catalyst for his pursuit of medicine. He embodies the same passion to impact other young people to "Dream Big" to achieve their wildest desires.

With a career spanning over a decade, Dr. Burgess has established himself as a leading figure in orthopedic surgery. He holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS). Throughout his career, Dr. Burgess has prioritized patient care and has served as a Team Physician for Jackson State University, supporting athletes in achieving peak performance.

Dr. Burgess's journey in orthopedic surgery has been marked by significant achievements. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Cincinnati SportsMedicine & Orthopaedic Center, where he refined his skills under the mentorship of renowned surgeons. Subsequently, he served as an Orthopedic Surgeon at South Central Regional Medical Center, delive… Read More

Reviews

Positive Influence

"This podcast is truly a breath of fresh air. Dr. Burgess’ enthusiasm for bringing positive encouragement to our community is uplifting. Thank you for all you do to educate, influence, and promote pos…"

GmmyTC67 | Jan. 18, 2022

Weekly Dose of Encouragement!

"Each week I look forward to hearing Dr Burgess and his guest share encouragement, insight and inspiration on life, career, parenting, and faith. It’s fun to see how everyone - regardless of their cur…"

BeatriceBC87 | Jan. 18, 2022

Love Timeout with the Sports Doctor podcast!!!

"If you haven’t taken time out to listen to Dr. Burgess podcast I highly encourage you to check it out! Every episode helps you to look at life, career, and finances from a different perspective. Tha…"

Dr. Kreme | Dec. 11, 2021

A great podcaster & an even better mentor

"Over the past several months, Dr. Burg has been taking time out of his busy schedule to bring high quality episodes for the public. Each episode provides amazing insight on either success, finances, …"

Binge_Jesus | Nov. 25, 2021

Great inspirations

"I love this show! It’s insightful, educational and entertaining. Kudos to Dr Burgess! Keep ministering to the masses and following the Spirit. AWESOME!!"

wrshipr | Sept. 30, 2021

Great Listen…

"I stumbled upon this podcast based on a recommendation…and I could not be more pleased. Time Out with The SportsDr, has been an insightful and thoughtful look into people and their personal story/jou…"

CBlackIV | Aug. 29, 2021

Amazing!

"I love listening to the different podcasts posted. Each one is not only authentic, but also motivating and inspiring. Keep them coming!"

Getitgrizzz | July 12, 2021

Love this podcast

"This is a quickly becoming my favorite podcast! I love the energy of the host and guest. There is meaningful content on every episode."

Dr. My3 | July 2, 2021

Great inspirations

"I love this show! Many people happily share their success stories but not often do you hear of their failures self doubt and fears. Kudos to Dr Burgess for his transparency and willingness to ask th…"

wrshipr | Jan. 31, 2022

SportsDr.Podcast praise

"Dr. Derrick always presents honest, interesting and authentic stories. I know when I go to his show that there will be purpose in the interview and he will be lifting others up in the process. I admi…"

Julie La Barba, MD, FAAP | Feb. 10, 2022

Leaves me feeling better every time I listen

"I love this podcast. Dr. Burgess is enthusiastic, inspiring, and his energy is contagious. Aside from soaking up his medical expertise, I love this podcast because it reminds me of the importance of…"

AGirlNamedLane | Feb. 16, 2022

Amazing host!

"Dr. Burgess is an inspiration to young physicians. He has an excellent podcast and amazing/very inspirational guests. 10/10 would recommend."

Kamali Thompson | March 9, 2022

A Natural

"Great positive podcast and Dr. Burgess is a natural with a great interview style. Highly recommend!"

Bradley3rd | March 9, 2022

Dr. Derrick Knows the Intersection of Sports & Medicine

"I really appreciate how Dr. Burgess allows himself to be curious of the guest. He asks those direct and thought provoking questions to get some real insight and not fluff from the guests. I can appre…"

Jonathan Jones | March 22, 2022

This Man Is The MVP of His Own League!!!

"I love the flow of the conversations, the interactions are genuine! There’s many different types of conversations and many different types of people! It’s a one stop shop! The work is beautiful the m…"

Harkera | April 12, 2022

Great Listen

"Dr. Burgess does an outstanding job at asking intentional questions and getting authentic responses from his guests. Everyone should follow!!!"

Allie Richards | June 6, 2022

Passion for Podcast

"Dr. Derrick puts his heart and soul into each podcast episode. His determination to continue producing meaningful content is evident. Congratulations on the 1st year! Cheers to more. :)"

Nilyn M. | July 7, 2022

My Number One Podcast!!!

"“TIMEOUT WITH THE SPORTS DR” is my favorite Podcast!! I have been introduced to many profound, outstanding and interesting individuals from ALL WALKS of LIFE!! Dr. Burgess has such a pleasant, easygo…"

DR M Deborrah Hyde MD | July 14, 2022

“Shift your mindset….change your life.”

"Dr. Derrick Burgess is a great voice in the podcast arena with athletes sharing their experiences and journey. Dr. Burgess incorporates his strong background, knowledge, and speciality of being a Boa…"

Mary Figueroa | July 18, 2022

Dr. Burgess' Voice Is Necessary

"“Like many things in life, you can ponder for an idea and wait for it to be perfect and to manifest but without starting.... it will not happen.”– Dr. Derrick Burgess. Helpful, practical and enc…"

A. Hill | Aug. 10, 2022

Necessary Conversations

"Thankful that Dr. Burgess is using his voice and speaking on necessary conversations. These talks are need to be held not only in youth sports but in sports period. The podcast gives insight to so m…"

Derrick Furlow Jr | Nov. 2, 2022

Great interviews!

"Dr. Burgess does a great job interviewing his guests and really educating his audience without overloading them!"

RSW2018 | Nov. 2, 2022

An Absolute pleasure!

"I absolutely love listening to Dr. Burgess' podcast! As a fellow physician, I feel like he really understands the human side of medicine and always asks the most important questions. I appreciate how…"

Stephanie Pearson MD, FACOG | March 31, 2023

He cares about other doctors!

"This is a very different podcast as it's not self promotional. Derrick isn't a coach or selling some course - he's out there just giving straight talk to help doctors. Well done!!"

Amanda Hill | April 26, 2023

Awesome conversations

"Timeout with the Sports Dr offers a unique and inspiring perspective for listeners into the journeys to success and expertise of podcast guests."

DRob ImprobableMD | June 7, 2023
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