EP 89: Unlocking Human Potential: FireIce Frogs Founder D-Rock on Hot/Cold Therapy for Veterans

In this powerful episode of the Frogman Friday Show, Ryan "Birdman" Parrott sits down with Derek "D-Rock", the visionary founder of FireIce Frogs, a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing human performance through the transformative power of cold and hot therapy. Focused on supporting veterans and Gold Star families, D-Rock shares his deeply personal journey, the inspiration behind Fire Ice Frogs, and how thermal therapy is helping heal trauma and build resilience.
Discover how community connection, shared experiences, and holistic healing are driving real change for those who have served. D-Rock also opens up about the challenges of growing a nonprofit, securing funding, and the emotional stories that fuel his mission.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Human Performance and Fire Ice Frogs
06:05 The Mission Behind Fire Ice Frogs
11:58 Impactful Stories and Community Engagement
17:57 Challenges and Growth of the Organization
23:58 Personal Reflections and Future Aspirations

🔥 Topics Covered:
• Cold & hot exposure therapy benefits
• Veteran mental health & recovery
• Building community for healing
• Overcoming nonprofit challenges
• Real-life impact stories from the field
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facebook.com/ FireIce Frogs Corp
www.FireIceFrogs.org

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