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Today's episode explores one of our favorite topics, fascia, from a fresh perspective. Host Rachel is joined by David Lesondak, Senior Structural Integrator and Fascia Specialist at UPMC's Center for Integrative Medicine. David is an author, educator, and fascia specialist whose work focuses on helping people better understand and appreciate the fascial system. David unpacks what fascia is, why it matters, and what yoga practitioners need to know to support fascial fitness. He explains the importance of feeding our bodies a varied "movement diet", including pandiculation, hydration through twisting, myofascial release, elastic recoil, skipping, and bouncing. The conversation also explores the need for collaboration between yoga, bodywork, and other treatment modalities, and touches on whether fascia could actually provide a framework through which we experience embodiment. "Our bodies are meant to do all kinds of things, and so we should be feeding them all kinds of stimulus." — David Lesondak. — What You'll Learn: Defining fascia: your whole-body connective system [03:04] Getting "unstuck" - the who, what, and why of hands-on fascial intervention [05:40] Pandiculation for fascial fitness [09:17] Hydration, twisting, and the "sponge" analogy [11:39] Myofascial release and why softer is better [17:30] Elastic recoil, skipping and preparatory counter-movement [21:30] Building a more varied "movement diet" [27:49] Collaborative referral networks; a multi-model treatment for fascia [29:24] What yoga practitioners can learn from The Fascia Connection [33:23] Fascia as the mechanism for embodiment [37:47] — Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Fascial Fitness Sun Salutation Connect with David Lesondak: Facebook | Instagram | David Lesondak — Learn More: Find the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-174. Learn more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Relying only on low-impact exercise can leave you more fragile as you age, because your bones and connective tissue need impact to stay strong. Graham Tuttle, a coach, the author of Born to Sprint, and the self-styled Barefoot Sprinter, argues that sprinting, jumping, and throwing are the real markers of a healthy body at any age, and that stripping impact out of your training in the name of safety quietly erodes the very capacity it is meant to protect. In this conversation, Graham and Coach Allan get into why impact signals your bones and your brain that they are still needed, how training barefoot restores feedback and movement most of us have lost, the story of Graham coaching his own father to run again 15 years into a Parkinson's diagnosis, and his 10% rule for reintroducing impact safely when you are starting from badly out of shape. Time Stamps: 06:00 Trusting the body's natural design 07:44 Poor eyesight, lifting for looks, and losing body connection 12:27 Rethinking the reductionist physical-therapy model 13:42 Fascia, movement patterns, and the whole body 17:57 Why impact keeps the body and brain online 20:51 How the muscle system manages force 24:04 Physical limitation and how you perceive the world 30:23 Impact, hormones, bones, and the brain 32:56 His father's Parkinson's and rethinking fitness 35:55 Finding purpose and meaning in older age 39:44 Jeffy: starting from ground zero 41:12 The philosophy of sprinting 46:44 Using impact to shake things loose 48:25 Rebuilding movement patterns from the ground up 54:03 Sprinter swinging and plyometrics 55:01 Restoring the ability to sprint Links: Graham Tuttle's book, Born to Sprint: Unlock Your Natural Strength, Speed, and Athleticism: https://amzn.to/4xzlCqa Graham's website: https://thebarefootsprinter.com/ Graham on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram: The Barefoot Sprinter Coach Allan's book, The Wellness Roadmap: https://amzn.to/3U1xEdn
Fascia, cadaver labs, iron and ferritin, red light therapy marketing, peptides, and total plasma exchange (TPE) — Freddie sits down with functional health practitioner Lauren Sambataro of the BioHacker Babes for a wide-ranging conversation on why more health data and more powerful interventions haven't translated into better health outcomes. Freddie and Lauren dig into the difference between context and content — how wearable data (Oura scores, HRV, sleep scores), viral health claims, and confident internet voices can quietly reprogram how people feel about their own bodies. They get into the iron and ferritin trend sweeping women's wellness content, the marketing spin behind "medical grade" red light panels, and why more information often means less clarity. The conversation turns clinical with a look at total plasma exchange (TPE) and EBOO — who actually needs them versus who's chasing a shortcut — and into peptides, where Lauren shares her current protocol (BPC-157, TB-500, Kisspeptin) for perimenopause and tissue repair, while Freddie talks through his own stack, including low-dose retatrutide. The back half centers on fascia: Lauren's four-day cadaver lab course, and what healthy fascia looks and feels like compared to fascia shut down by scarring, dehydration, and a sedentary life — and what that means for how anyone moves, rolls, and recovers. Episode Highlights: 1:22 — What Lauren actually does as a functional health practitioner 2:16 — How her approach has evolved over the last decade 4:00 — Wellness has gotten more complex: peptides, PEMF, and high-level interventions go mainstream 5:24 — Are we actually getting healthier with more access to information? 8:45 — Context vs. content: why we overcomplicate health 14:00 — The double-edged sword of wearable data (the Oura ring example) 16:32 — Freddie's 4-hour no-food-before-bed rule and HRV 18:42 — Reclaiming ice baths and contrast therapy from online noise 21:41 — Stop demonizing what nature already gave us 24:14 — The iron/ferritin trend and the danger of one-size-fits-all advice 26:07 — Resonant breathing and finding your personal breath rate 28:55 — Why ferritin is trending in women's health right now 33:00 — Red light marketing claims and the "medical grade" myth 36:49 — Freddie's dog: the ultimate biohacker with no placebo effect 38:21 — Total plasma exchange (TPE): Freddie's first exposure and the current craze 41:42 — TPE recovery time and lymphatic drainage as a lower-cost alternative 43:03 — Who actually needs TPE vs. who's chasing a quick fix 44:46 — EBOO explained: ozonating and filtering the blood 50:41 — Lauren's peptide protocol: BPC-157, TB-500, and Kisspeptin for perimenopause 53:09 — Freddie's peptide stack and why retatrutide outperformed GLP-1s for him 56:24 — Lauren's cadaver lab experience: two bodies, two very different stories 1:00:00 — What healthy vs. unhealthy fascia actually looks like 1:04:54 — Foam rollers vs. towel work vs. long holds for releasing fascia 1:07:53 — Closing thoughts and where to find Lauren and the BioHacker Babes Connect with lauren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_sambataro Website: https://www.laurensambataro.com Podcast (BioHacker Babes): https://www.biohackerbabes.com Upgrade Your Wellness: LightPathLED: https://bit.ly/4gwYiUh Code: beautifullybroken Explore the new FDA Cleared Aurawell PEMF: Book A Call Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD 30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN MaxGen Labs: https://maxgenlabs.com/BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN CONNECT WITH FREDDIEWork with Me: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprintWebsite and Store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/freddie.kimmelYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beautifullybrokenworld Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Derek Archer, head of Strength and Conditioning at St. David’s Marist Inanda and Director at Fitpro Institute of Fitness Professionals, about static body tempering, how the technique may help reduce muscle pain and tightness, how pressure should be applied safely, and the important role the fascia plays in movement and recovery. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What does fascia actually look like inside a living human body?In this fascinating conversation with Dr Jean-Claude Guimberteau, we explore living fascia, fibrillar networks, scar tissue, adhesions, ageing, movement, tissue memory and what decades of endoscopic imaging have revealed about connective tissue.------------------------------------------------------------------------Let's stay connected! Come explore and play in my world!YOUR INTUITIVE LIFE - my signature VIP program for living your best life! https://yourintuitivelife.comYOUR FACE SYMMETRY - https://savannahalalia.com/face-symmetry/HUMAN FOOD 101 - https://HumanFood101.com20-MINUTE MEDITATION - https://savannahalalia.com/20min-meditationCOLON CLEANSE - http://bit.ly/3HvuF4lKIDNEY CLEANSE - http://bit.ly/3wsQgE7LIVER CLEANSE - http://bit.ly/3Yf5N6zINSTAGRAM - http://bit.ly/3XFMJOmFACEBOOOK - http://bit.ly/3ksaqvd TWITTER - http://bit.ly/3ku5m9MTIKTOK - http://bit.ly/3QUxjn2WEBSITE - www.savannahalalia.com EMAIL - hello@savannahalalia.com
A lot of beauty treatments are sold around the result people want most: tighter skin, fewer lines, more volume, and a face that looks refreshed without going under the knife.And because these treatments have become so common, it can feel like the decision is simply about when to start, who to go to, or which device or injectable will give the most natural-looking result.But Anastasia looks at the face through a different lens. In Part 2 of this conversation, she challenges the idea that a visible result is the only thing worth paying attention to. She brings the conversation back to the tissue underneath the skin, the movement of the face, how the body responds, and what people may want to question before choosing treatments that promise to tighten, fill, freeze, or stimulate the face.What's Discussed:35:15 Why tightening devices are often positioned as an alternative to plastic surgery.36:55 What people may want to consider before choosing treatments that rely on stimulation or controlled damage.41:51 Why the risks of beauty shortcuts are not always obvious at first.45:24 What to know about training, devices, and the person performing the treatment.51:15 What Anastasia wants people to think about before getting fillers.53:53 Why the body's response to fillers deserves more attention.1:02:47 Why preventative Botox deserves a deeper conversation than wrinkle prevention.1:12:21 Where Anastasia lands on sun exposure, SPF, and skin protection.1:19:43 What she wants women to start questioning about beauty, aging, and the tissue underneath the skin.Before choosing the next treatment that promises to lift, tighten, smooth, or freeze time, this conversation asks you to slow down and look at what may be happening beneath the result.Find more from Young Goose:Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% OFF your first purchase, and if you're a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% OFF at younggoose.comInstagram: @young_goose_skincareFind more from Anastasia: Website: BeautyFascia.com/ Instagram: @anastasiabeautyfascia
Sound Healing for Dogs: Fascia, Tuning Forks & Natural MobilityYour dog's stiffness, limping, or "getting old" symptoms might not be what you think. Dr. Laurie McCauley — DVM, board-certified in Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the vet who designed the first underwater treadmill for dogs — joins The Pet Parenting Reset to talk about fascia: the connective tissue web wrapped around every muscle, nerve, and organ in your dog's body, and the thing almost nobody is checking when your dog "just isn't moving right."We dig into what fascia actually does, how restriction shows up as pain and limited mobility, and how tools as simple as a 128Hz tuning fork can release it — no needles, no drugs, no guesswork. Dr. Laurie has spent decades pioneering natural rehabilitation for animals, and this conversation is a masterclass in reading your dog's body instead of just reacting to symptoms.If you've been told "it's just arthritis" or "it's just age" one too many times, this episode is your ReWilding wake-up call.Here are the links to her pet parent courses:Tuning In To Your Doghttps://optimumpetvitality.com/tuning-in-to-your-dog-course/Fascinating Fascia: Unlocking Your Dog's Hidden Healthhttps://optimumpetvitality.com/fascinating-fascia-pet-parent/At Home! Laser Therapyhttps://optimumpetvitality.com/at-home-laser-therapy-pet-parent/Core & More: Foundational Exercises For Your Doghttps://optimumpetvitality.com/core-and-more-pet-parent/Grab this freebie from Dr. Laurie: Top 5 Trigger Points on Your Dog https://courses.optimumpetvitality.com/trigger
What if the fatigue, poor sleep, and slow healing you've chalked up to "just getting older" actually trace back to one molecule you stopped making enough of at 40? Melatonin isn't just a sleep aid. It's your mitochondria's master antioxidant, and its levels fall off a cliff right when you need it most. In today's episode, Dr. John Lieurance joins me to break down why that drop matters so much for energy, detox, and brain health. He shares the research behind super-physiological melatonin dosing, why suppositories outperform oral and IV delivery, and how melatonin clears heavy metals from the brain. We talk about his health crisis, root causes of enlarged prostate, and the peptides he uses for skin and tissue repair. We also dig into mold detox, craniosacral therapy, and heart rate variability as a longevity marker. "400 times more melatonin is secreted by the lining of your gut, triggering microbiome swarming that stimulates the good bacteria to proliferate and inhibit the bad bacteria." ~ Dr. John Lieurance In This Episode: - Addressing prostate inflammation at the Advanced Rejuvenation clinic - Mitochondrial stress from endogenous and exogenous toxins - Airways, dura and the glymphatic system - Fascia, acupuncture and frequency medicine - The Warburg effect and melatonin intersect - How melatonin supports heavy metal detoxification - Melatonin and Heart Rate Variability (HRV) - Health benefits of MitoSkin and GHK-Cu Copper - Mold toxicity and detox strategies Products & Resources Mentioned: Dr. John Lieurance's Book: Melatonin Miracle Molecule: https://a.co/d/04I0Zc2L MitoZen Supplements: Science-backed supplements for NAD+, sleep, immune support, cellular energy, and detoxification: https://www.mitozen.com/ Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil: Try a full-size $39 bottle for just $1 to cover shipping at https://getfreshwendy.com Tru Energy Skincare Bio Adaptive Hydration Oil: Try the oil and save up to $197 at trytruenergy.com/wendy5 Organifi Collagen: Save 20% with code MYERSDETOX at https://organifi.com/myersdetox Heavy Metals Quiz: Check your toxicity score and receive a free video series on how to detox your body. Take the quiz at https://heavymetalsquiz.com About Dr. John Lieurance: Dr. John A. Lieurance, ND, DC, DABCN, is a Sarasota-based naturopathic physician, chiropractic neurologist, author, and educator with nearly 30 years of experience in functional medicine, regenerative medicine, and neurological care. He is the founder of Advanced Rejuvenation and serves as Scientific Advisor and Chief Formulator for MitoZen Scientific, where he focuses on mitochondrial health, advanced delivery systems, melatonin, NAD+, and methylene blue. Dr. Lieurance is widely known for his work with Functional Cranial Release, regenerative therapies, and his research-driven approach to supporting cellular energy, brain health, and whole-body vitality. You can learn more about his work at https://www.advancedrejuvenation.us/ and buy his supplement line at https://www.mitozen.com/ Disclaimer The Myers Detox Podcast was created and hosted by Dr. Wendy Myers. This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast, including Wendy Myers and the producers, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from using the information contained herein. The opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.
Previous episodes have explored the physical form and function of fascia and its interactions with the nervous and immune systems. Today's conversation ventures into more new territory, exploring the relationships between fascia, flow state, and embodied experience. Host Katja is joined by Fiona Rose Stout PhD, an interdisciplinary researcher, bodyworker, and movement therapist seeking to connect diverse perspectives from neuroscience, creative arts, bodywork, and yoga. Together, Katja and Fiona explore the fascinating relationship between fascia, movement, and nervous system regulation. They discuss why fascia may provide an important biological lens for understanding embodied awareness, how movement practices can cultivate greater adaptability and resilience, and why integrative thinking is essential when exploring trauma, healing, and the mind-body connection. They also unpack a recent opinion article challenging "The Body Keeps the Score," offering a nuanced discussion about predictive coding, fascia, and contemporary trauma science. "There's an experience that happens when you actually feel that connection and that integration." — Fiona Stout. — What You'll Learn: • Introducing Fiona [01:13] • Flow state and why it matters for embodied movement practitioners [04:40] • Fascial fluidity implications for flow state [11:48] • Connections between nervous system regulation, trauma and flow state [15:11] • Supporting fascia with curiosity, varied movement, bodywork, myofascial release [21:03] • A nuanced discussion of "The Body Keeps the Score" [29:05] • Predictive coding and recent article "The body does not keep the score" [37:05] • Why integration, not dualism, may better explain human experience [45:11] • "Different strokes for different folks": final takeaways [50:28] — Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Kotler S, Mannino M, Fox G and Friston K (2026) The body does not keep the score: trauma, predictive coding, and the restoration of metastability. Front. Syst. Neurosci. 20:1812957. doi: 10.3389/fnsys.2026.1812957 Yoga Medicine 50hr Myofascial Release Training, Denver, Colorado, October 11-16 Connect with Fiona Stout PhD: PhD Dissertation | Miss Fi Yoga | Instagram | LinkedIn — Learn More: Find the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-172. Learn more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Red light masks, facial sculpting devices, gua sha tools, and at-home lifting treatments are everywhere. And when a tool promises less puffiness, a sharper jawline, or younger-looking skin, it is easy to believe the right device could finally create the change you have been looking for.But a face is not a collection of surface-level problems. The way it looks and ages is also influenced by muscle tension, facial structure, breathing patterns, soft tissue, posture, and how fluid moves through the tissue. So when a beauty tool does not create the result you expected, the problem may be that the tool was never addressing what was actually driving the change.Anastasia, a board-certified Structural Integration Therapist and founder of Beauty Fascia, returns to explain what she looks at beyond skin appearance and what some of the biggest at-home beauty trends can realistically do. She shares why she prefers a red light panel over a mask, where facial devices may fall short, when gua sha can help, and why doing more is not always better for the skin.What's Discussed: 03:13 What Anastasia looks at beyond wrinkles and skin appearance.04:35 How facial structure, muscle tension, breathing, and fluid flow influence the way the face looks.09:02 Why Anastasia prefers a red light panel over a mask.10:04 What to consider before spending money on a red light device.17:54 Why buying a beauty tool does not automatically create a self-care habit.23:56 What at-home facial devices can realistically change.28:48 When gua sha may help, why under-eye bags are not always a lymphatic problem, and how overdoing it can backfire.Before investing in another device or adding another technique to your routine, it helps to know what problem you are actually trying to solve and whether the tool was designed to address it.Find more from Young Goose:Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% OFF your first purchase, and if you're a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% OFF at younggoose.comInstagram: @young_goose_skincareFind more from Anastasia: Website: BeautyFascia.com/Instagram: @anastasiabeautyfascia
The ABMP Podcast | Speaking With the Massage & Bodywork Profession
Meet the researchers! Rachelle and Nicole continue in this series of conversations with fascia researchers from around the globe. Hormones are talking to the cells that build our fascia. In this episode, researcher Dr. Katja Bartsch of Munich, Germany shares how she's been listening in on that conversation and tells us what it means for the women on our massage tables. Dr. Bartsch is exploring an emerging and under-studied question in her research: how do female hormones — and the drop in estrogen through menopause — affect our connective tissues? Listen as she updates us on the current findings. Rachelle and Nicole discuss how the science translates to the treatment room, and why so many women in midlife arrive at our massage tables with new pain and stiffness. The research is early and the answers aren't simple, but the questions are ones every bodyworker will want to hear. About our guest: Dr. Katja Bartsch is a sports scientist and fascia researcher at the Technical University of Munich. She is a Board-Certified Structural Integration practitioner, an E-RYT 500 yoga educator, and author of Optimizing Women's Health and Training: Embracing Female Physiology for Performance and Wellbeing (UBC Press, 2025). Dr. Bartsch teaches anatomy, fascia physiology, and female hormones in trainings and workshops across Europe, including with Yoga Medicine, and through her own platform, Kalamana Yoga (kalamanayoga.com). Host Bios: AnatomySCAPES Co-Directors, Rachelle Clauson and Nicole Trombley, are NCBTMB-approved continuing education providers and teach anatomy explorations for hands-on professionals online and in person. They co-author the "Anatomy for Touch" column in Massage & Bodywork magazine and enjoy helping therapists better understand how anatomy relates to what they are feeling through their sense of touch. Nicole Trombley: As a massage educator, Nicole draws on her passion for human biology to help therapists better understand the tissues under their hands. She owns and operates Equilibrio Massage in San Diego, CA, where she has specialized in massage for pregnancy and postpartum since 2004. Rachelle Clauson: Rachelle loves teaching therapists about the structural organization and beauty of the human fascial system. She serves as the Director of Creative and Administrative Affairs for the Fascial Net Plastination Project, and owns Flourish Bodywork, her private practice where she has been offering hands-on bodywork in San Diego, CA, since 2003. 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What if the key to reducing chronic pain, improving mobility, sleeping better, and even slowing the effects of aging has been hiding in plain sight? In this fascinating episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Podcast, Dr. Anna Cabeca welcomes back naturopathic physician and quantum biology expert Dr. Catherine Clinton, author of Optimize, for a deep dive into one of the body's most overlooked healing systems: fascia. Together, they explore why fascia has been called the body's "Cinderella organ"—overworked, underappreciated, and essential for healthy movement, energy production, nervous system regulation, and longevity. Dr. Clinton explains how chronic stress, trauma, inflammation, hydration, mitochondrial function, and even our thoughts influence this remarkable connective tissue network. Dr. Anna also shares her personal journey through PTSD, insomnia, heart coherence, equine therapy, and a profound experience with dry fasting that transformed her understanding of the body's electrical nature and healing potential. You'll discover practical ways to support your fascia and nervous system through movement, light exposure, hydration, gratitude, circadian rhythms, and simple daily habits that help your body shift from survival mode into true healing. Whether you're dealing with frozen shoulder, stiff joints, chronic inflammation, autoimmune challenges, burnout, or simply want to optimize your health as you age, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on the future of medicine—one that begins by helping the body feel safe enough to heal. Key Timestamps 00:00 – Why frozen shoulder, joint pain and stiffness may be connected to fascia 04:45 – Trauma, chronic stress, inflammation and the nervous system 11:50 – Heart coherence, gratitude and retraining the brain for healing 18:10 – Can the body truly heal if it doesn't feel safe? 23:20 – Dr. Anna's equine therapy experience and what horses reveal about our nervous system 31:10 – What fascia really is—and why it's far more than connective tissue 39:30 – Piezoelectricity: how fascia generates the body's electrical energy 49:15 – Why hydration, mitochondria and movement keep fascia healthy 58:30 – Structured water, minerals and optimizing cellular hydration 1:09:20 – Daily habits for optimizing energy, longevity and healing through quantum biology 1:17:30 – Final takeaways: reconnecting with nature, joy and the body's innate healing intelligence Memorable Quotes Dr. Catherine Clinton: "Trauma really is defined by anything the system can't handle. It's not the event—it's what overwhelms the system." Dr. Catherine Clinton: "The body needs to feel safe before it can shift into rest, repair, and healing." Dr. Catherine Clinton: "Pain, inflammation, and disease can be viewed as a loss of electrical charge within the body." Dr. Catherine Clinton: "Movement hydrates fascia. When fascia is hydrated, it glides, communicates, and generates electrical energy more effectively." Dr. Catherine Clinton: "Each relationship we build with nature is an invitation back to safety, resilience, and healing." Dr. Anna Cabeca: "Healing is so much bigger than chasing symptoms." Dr. Anna Cabeca: "Your energy doesn't lie. You may think you're holding it together, but your body tells the truth." Dr. Anna Cabeca: "If it brings you joy, you're on the right track." Dr. Anna Cabeca: "Investing in your physical health is investing in your physical wealth." Dr. Anna Cabeca: "Don't be overwhelmed. Just choose one next right step toward healing." Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Carolyn Meister helps women reconnect with themselves using fascia release and breathwork. You can find her on Instagram or Tik Tok to learn more and find her courses and new community.
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In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Canestraro shares her inspiring journey through chronic illness and explores the intricate connections between the fascia system, lymphatic drainage, and the vagus nerve. Discover practical insights and innovative techniques to support healing and optimize health.About our Guest:Dr. Stephanie Canestraro is the founder of Vagus Clinic, a global virtual and mobile functional medicine practice helping patients uncover the root causes of complex conditions. A board-certified chiropractor and certified functional medicine practitioner, she draws on bothadvanced training and her own journey through celiac disease, Lyme disease, and immune dysfunction. Known for working with NHL players, executives, and individuals seeking answers beyond conventional medicine, Dr. Canestraro combines cutting-edge protocols with compassionate, personalized care. Her expertise spans gut health, histamine balance, chronic illness recovery, and performance optimization. Through Vagus Clinic, she provides discreet, concierge-level virtual and mobile consultations worldwide and is expanding her impact with a deep lymph and fascia -focused group comprehensive do it yourself course.Key Topics- Interplay between fascia system, lymphatic drainage, and the vagus nerve- The role of fascia in chronic illness and detoxification- Techniques for lymphatic drainage and fascia release- The impact of environmental toxins and EMFs on health- Supporting the body's natural drainage pathwaysChapters00:00 Introduction and guest background02:17 Stephanie's personal health journey and awakening07:16 Common overlooked factors in chronic conditions11:31 The importance of deep lymphatic work20:32 Fascia's role in lymphatic flow and health26:59 Supporting the nervous system and lymphatic health34:27 Contributors to lymphatic stagnation and treatment approaches50:13 Practical steps for supporting lymphatic and fascia health53:38 Course launch and final thoughtsDr. Canestrano's Links:IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.scanestraro/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.vagusclinic.com/ Her Supports: https://vagusclinic.myshopify.com/ Stephanie's Links:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephpeacockInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephpeacock/Website: https://stephaniepeacock.com/Substack: https://substack.com/@holistichubcommunityRetreat in November: https://www.vitalresetretreat.com/
On this episode of Ageless Health with Dr. Tom Roselle, DC, discover the surprising connection between fascia—the body's powerful connective tissue network—and gastrointestinal health. Learn how fascial tightening, inflammation, stress, posture, and scar tissue may affect digestion and contribute to symptoms that traditional treatments often overlook. If you've been treating digestive symptoms without finding lasting answers, this episode may change the way you think about gut health forever. Explore why the source of your GI problems may not be in your GI tract at all. For episodes of Ageless Health® with Dr. Tom Roselle, DC please visit: https://www.drtomroselle.com/ageless-health-podcast/ -- or listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Rumble, X, Facebook, Instagram, and all major podcast platforms. #AgelessHealth @DrTomRoselleDC @WMALDC @RoselleCare #AppliedKinesiology #RoselleCenterForHealing #HolisticHealth #IntegrativeHealth #FunctionalMedicine #HealthEducation #fascia #heartarrhythmias #GI
Taboo to Truth: Unapologetic Conversations About Sexuality in Midlife
In this episode of Taboo To Truth, I sit down with Stacey Roberts, PT, RN, MSN — a physical therapist and holistic nurse with over 30 years of experience in pelvic health, and one of the country's leading experts in shockwave therapy for pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction. Stacey breaks down why up to 30% of women may experience vulvodynia (and why that number is likely underreported), how chronic low back pain can actually be rooted in a tight, "upregulated" pelvic floor, and why men are even less likely than women to get evaluated for pelvic floor issues. We dig into the emotional and physical toll of being told "it's all in your head," the fascia's role in referred pain, and how shockwave — a completely external, non-invasive technology originally developed to break up kidney stones — is now accelerating healing for incontinence, painful intercourse, erectile dysfunction, and vaginismus. Stacey also shares an eyebrow-raising pilot finding on shockwave and testosterone. This is part one of a two-part conversation — part two is coming soon.In this episode: 00:00 Shockwave Therapy?!00:45 Welcome to Taboo to Truth01:15 Meet Stacey Roberts: 30+ Years in Pelvic & Sexual Health01:45 How Common Is Pelvic Pain & Sexual Dysfunction, Really?03:00 Low Back Pain: Foam Roller Fix or Something Deeper?06:00 Men vs. Women: Why Pelvic Pain Shows Up Differently09:00 Surgery, "It's All in Your Head," and the Repressed Emotion Connection12:30 Pelvic Floor & Sexual Dysfunction: Shoutout to Dr. Lance Frank14:15 The Pudendal Nerve: How Internal Treatment Improves External Sensation16:30 Non-Surgical Treatment Options: Pelvic Floor Therapy, Fascia & Botox19:00 From Kidney Stones to Muscles: The History of Shockwave Therapy20:30 What Shockwave Actually Feels Like (and the Vaginismus Case Study)22:15 Shockwave, Testosterone & Treating Testicular Health23:45 Wrap-Up: Part Two Is Coming — Subscribe & FollowWant a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today's discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don't miss out!
On this episode of Ageless Health with Dr. Tom Roselle, DC, explore the emerging relationship between the body's fascial system and heart rhythm disturbances. Fascia is the vast connective tissue network that surrounds and supports every muscle, organ, nerve, and blood vessel in the body. When fascia becomes restricted, inflamed, or dysfunctional, its effects may extend far beyond stiffness and pain. Dr. Roselle examines how tension patterns, postural imbalances, inflammation, stress responses, and dysfunction within the fascial system may influence the autonomic nervous system and potentially contribute to certain types of heart arrhythmias and palpitations. Discover: ✅ What fascia is and why it is essential for whole-body health✅ The relationship between fascia and the autonomic nervous system✅ How chronic inflammation and fascial restrictions may affect heart rhythm✅ Why structural imbalances can create surprising symptoms throughout the body✅ Natural approaches that may help improve fascial health and support cardiovascular wellness✅ When heart rhythm symptoms require immediate medical evaluation If you've ever experienced unexplained palpitations, skipped beats, or arrhythmias—or simply want to better understand the hidden connections within the body—this episode offers a fresh perspective on how connective tissue health may influence heart health. The body functions as an integrated system, and sometimes the key to understanding one symptom lies far from where the symptom appears. For episodes of Ageless Health® with Dr. Tom Roselle, DC please visit: https://www.drtomroselle.com/ageless-health-podcast/ -- or listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Rumble, X, Facebook, Instagram, and all major podcast platforms. #AgelessHealth @DrTomRoselleDC @WMALDC @RoselleCare #AppliedKinesiology #RoselleCenterForHealing #HolisticHealth #IntegrativeHealth #FunctionalMedicine #HealthEducation #fascia #heartarrhythmias
In deze aflevering schuift Jeroen Bouman aan. Hij is co-founder van supplementenbedrijf Elvou, leefstijlexpert, (oud) CrossFit-coach, en auteur van 'Je lichaam liegt niet'.Op eigen houtje is hij zijn chronische migraine en rugklachten te lijf gegaan toen de dokter zei dat hij met deze klachten moest leren leven. Die zoektocht werd zijn levenswerk. Jeroen deelt in deze podcast zijn uitgesproken visie op bewust bevallen, de schaduwkanten van CrossFit, waarom vegan opvoeden riskant kan zijn, en hoe hij via vasten, fascia-training en HRV-monitoring zijn lichaam transformeerde. Het is daarnaast een eerlijk gesprek over de wearable-obsessie, het gevaar van data boven gevoel, en hoe ChatGPT hem als persoonlijke diëtist 7 kilo deed afvallen.
In this episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I sit down with Deanna Hansen, founder of Block Therapy and Fluid Isometrics, to explore the often overlooked role of fascia in healing, fertility, and emotional wellbeing. Deanna shares her own remarkable story of healing chronic pain, anxiety, and weight struggles by working with the fascia, and explains how compression in the body, suppressed breath, and stored trauma quietly impact our health over time. We talk about why proper diaphragmatic breathing is foundational to fertility, why the feet hold so many clues to pelvic alignment and reproductive health, and how releasing the fascia can support better menstrual flow, hormone balance, and overall vitality. Deanna explains the concept of TIP (Trauma Induces Programming and Patterning), how everyday traumas shape our posture and breath, and why creating space in the body is essential for the cells, organs, and energy to thrive. If you have been feeling stuck, congested, or disconnected from your body, this conversation offers a grounded and empowering perspective on how to gently come back home to yourself. Key Takeaways: • Fascia is a connective web that links every cell, organ, and system. When it is congested or compressed, flow slows down and symptoms emerge in seemingly unrelated places. • Trauma, suppressed emotion, and chronic shallow breathing pattern the body over time, creating compression that can show up as pain, fatigue, weight gain, hormonal imbalance, or fertility challenges. • Diaphragmatic breathing is one of the most powerful tools we have. It supports the nervous system, oxygenates the cells, massages the organs, and helps the body release what it no longer needs. • The feet are often a hidden key to fertility. Misalignment in the feet creates compensation up through the pelvis, which can affect menstrual flow, hormone movement, and reproductive health. • Conditions like cramps, fibroids, cysts, and stagnation often reflect a body that cannot fully release each cycle. Creating space and improving flow allows the body to do its natural work. • The body is intelligent, not broken. Pain and symptoms are messages, and when we listen with curiosity instead of fear, healing becomes possible. Guest Bio: Deanna Hansen is a pioneer in fascia decompression for physical and emotional transformation, with over 20 years of clinical experience and more than 50,000 hours working in the fascia. A Certified Athletic Therapist, she is the founder of Fluid Isometrics and Block Therapy, a self-care practice that is meditation, exercise, and therapy all in one. Deanna is also the author of Unblock Your Body: How Decompressing Your Fascia Is the Missing Link in Healing. Website: www.blocktherapy.com Book: Unblock Your Body on Amazon Instagram: @blocktherapy Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey? Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Connect with me on social: Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertilityFacebook: The Wholesome Lotus
Summary Graham Tuttle, aka the Barefoot Sprinter, shares insights on the importance of sprinting, movement, and reconnecting with our innate physical abilities. Discover how movement reflects health, the role of play in adult life, and practical steps to enhance mobility and vitality. Guest Links Born to Sprint Book Instagram Youtube Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Online Coaching 02:52 Sprinting as a Marker of Health 05:22 Mental Barriers to Sprinting 07:07 Reconnecting with Play and Imagination 10:30 The Impact of Adulthood on Movement 16:19 Breaking the Cycle of Inactivity 27:28 The Nature of Time and Novelty 28:40 Attention, Gravity, and Time Perception 32:34 The Weightiness of Experience 33:16 Defining Play and Engagement 37:44 The Consequences of Disengagement 43:24 The Connection Between Body and Mind 47:41 Exploring the Body: A New Narrative To contribute to the the Post-Traumatic Growth of Veterans click here. To learn more about Mission 22's impact and programs, visit www.mission22.org or find us on social media. IG: @mission_22. Tiktok: @_mission22
What if the real source of chronic pain, anxiety, poor posture, and stubborn weight isn't your muscles, but your fascia?I am so excited to be sitting down today with Deanna Hansen, founder of Fluid Isometrics and Block Therapy, to add another dimension to the fascia topic on the podcast. Today we explore more on the powerful role fascia plays in your health, movement, emotions, and longevity.In 2000, Deanna experienced a major breakthrough. Her large, heavy body stored much pain and she felt weighed down and depressed. While experiencing the worst of a series of anxiety attackIn 2000, Deanna intuitively pushed her hand into her abdomen and, at that moment, began a path of self-discovery.Deanna talks fascia and Block Therapy, a fascia release method she devised that uses sustained pressure with a specially designed wooden block to release adhesions, which in turn restores circulation, improves posture, reduces pain, and supports the body's own innate healing capacity.Whether you're interested in fascia release, mobility, chronic pain relief, biohacking, longevity, athletic performance, or optimizing your physical and mental health, this episode offers insights that could change how you think about your body forever.In this fascinating conversation, you'll learn:⏱️ TIMESTAMPS1:07 Introduction and Block Therapy starter pack offer4:20 Meet Deanna Hansen and the story behind Block Therapy7:32 Deanna's chronic pain, anxiety and weight gain despite exercise11:32 26 years of body transformation through fascia work12:41 What fascia is and why it matters for your health13:26 How trauma becomes stored in the fascia15:18 Fascia decompression and restoring blood flow15:49 The three pillars of Block Therapy18:18 The diaphragm and the hidden effects of trauma23:33 Why proper breathing supports weight loss24:29 Why exhaling is more important than inhaling25:48 Carbon dioxide and how your body absorbs oxygen26:16 Activating the vagus nerve with your breath27:29 Why Block Therapy starts with the core27:59 Why healthy feet create a healthy body30:40 Block Buddy and Block Baby explained35:08 Why intense exercise can damage the fascia38:38 Can you do too much Block Therapy42:42 The real secret to healthy skin and natural beauty46:49 What rib releases are and why they happen48:47 Emotional releases fever and other healing responses51:44 Tongue decompression and facial transformation1:00:32 Where to learn Block Therapy and get the free towel series**Please note that the starter kit, which includes the beautiful block buddy, Fascia Foundations starter program and the Fascia Decompression ebook, is going from $197 to $297 as of July 10th, 2026!!**Connect with Deanna and her work:Website: www.blocktherapy.comBlock Therapy Starter KitNOTE: The Block Therapy Starter Kit is increasing from $197 to $297 as of July 10th, so act now to save big!Face Lifter Program (this is what I started with)Block Therapy Fascia Decompression Sampler - Free Gift!Fascia and Feet Guide - Free Gift!--------------------------------------------Find me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saschakalivoda/IG: https://www.instagram.com/saschaksays/Website: www.sovereigncollective.orgSovereign Collective Shop: https://sovereigncollective.org/shop/You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@saschasays/videosBitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Tfl1Zo021FcXEmail: sascha @ sovereigncollective.org#Fascia #BlockTherapy #ChronicPain #Mobility #HealthPodcast #Biohacking #Longevity #Wellness #PainRelief #Recovery #MentalHealth #Posture #Inflammation #Performance #SelfHealing
What if your body isn't broken?What if it's communicating?In this episode, Dani sits down with Dr. Sally Kleinbart to explore the difference between outsourcing authority to experts and developing a deeper relationship with our own bodies.From fascia and movement culture to emotional patterning, aging, performance, body image, and the hidden ways we disconnect from ourselves, this conversation challenges the modern obsession with optimization and invites a more intelligent, embodied approach to healing.Together, Dani and Sally unpack why more isn't always better, how yoga and fitness spaces can quietly reinforce performance and self-abandonment, and what becomes possible when we stop trying to override our bodies and start learning their language.Topics include Somatopsychic Mapping, body awareness, movement as inquiry, practitioner dependency, emotional imprinting, fascia, self-trust, and finding your own edge instead of performing someone else's.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting health advice—or suspected your body may be wiser than you've been taught to believe—this one's for you.Part 2:danikatz.locals.comwww.patreon.com/danikatz All things Dani, including books, courses, coaching + consulting:www.danikatz.com Plus, schwag:danikatz.threadless.com Register NOW for Dani's Language of Healing webinar:https://danikatz.com/Language-of-Healing Find Dr. Sally:Drsallyk.comIG: @drsallykleinbart Show notes:• Why Dr. Sally is moving beyond traditional chiropractic frameworks • The problem with outsourcing authority to health experts • What Somatopsychic Mapping is and how it developed • How emotional patterns can show up in the body • Why movement should support longevity—not performance • The hidden culture of overachievement in yoga spaces • Dani's reflections on Ashtanga, injury, and body wisdom • Looksmaxxing vs. functional health and embodied living • Fascia explained: what it is and why it matters • How posture, emotion, and stored experience may interact • Why slowing down can create deeper results • The difference between forcing change and listening for information • Performance culture, validation loops, and movement as self-inquiry • Advocating for yourself in medical and dental settings • Practitioner relationships that build agency instead of dependency • Why curiosity may be more valuable than certainty in healing • Remote bodywork, transpersonal experiences, and unexpected moments of connection • Where to connect with Dr. Sally and follow her evolving work
Dr. Deb Muth 00:03What if bloating, back pain, and low energy aren’t separate problems, but clues from the same root cause? What if your posture and the way your fascia moves are changing how your digestion works and how you feel every day? Today, we’re unpacking why symptoms like bloating, fatigue, and persistent pain often come from deeper, whole body issues, and how a multimodal, root cause approach speeds real recovery. You guys can, put our advertisement in here for Venari before we do the intro.Welcome back to Let’s Talk Wellness Now, the show where we uncover the root causes of chronic illness, explore cutting-edge regenerative and integrative care, and empower you with practical tools to heal.I’m Dr. Deb, your medical detective, and today we’re talking about whole body recovery, how movement, fascia, gut health, and personalized medicine come together to restore function, energy, and confidence in your body. If you or someone you love struggles with bloating, pain that won’t quit. Slow recovery after surgery or postpartum, or chronic low energy, this episode is for you.So get comfortable, grab a warm drink, And let’s get into it.So today, I’m joined by Dr. Shalini Bhat, founder of the Movement Boutique in Toronto. She is a chiropractor and double-certified functional medicine practitioner who builds care around root causes, lady after my own heart. And rather than just treating the symptoms, as we all know, and you guys have heard me talk about before, that is how we get to the other side of things. So, what I love about your work is you blend the clinical expertise and that lived experience, and just before we started recording, we were talking about the difference of fascia.and chiropractic, and even when you’re looking at bringing in acupuncture and Pilates and functional medicine, having all those modalities together is so amazing. So, before we dive into all of this stuff. Tell us a little bit about your own story. Shalinibhat 02:49Yeah, well, my own story is that I grew up very steeped in Western medicine. My father’s a surgeon, and I had, you know, access to all the allopathic care that was out there, but I kind of had all that, what I call, gray area symptoms. That doesn’t make it into, you know, an allopathic answer, so to speak. And so, having access to all of… you know, the best… this specialist and that specialist didn’t really give my IBS you know, some type of help, and it didn’t really give my chronic back pain some type of help. And I kept, like, tearing my meniscus. I was a dancer, and I just kept, like, thinking, I’m doing all the same things as all these other girls in my class. Why am I the one who keeps tearing my meniscus? Like, what is up with… they… like, we all have the exact same tissues. Why is my tissue resilience so low? that this keeps happening to me. And I seem to be the only one in, you know. from dancing from 3 till I was… when I was 3 till when I was 18, and experiencing this, and I’m looking at everybody, like, what’s the deal? And I sort of felt different, but I couldn’t really pinpoint what was going on, and probably similar to your story. all the things that were coming at me were just labels and diagnoses, and like, you know, same with my meniscus, they were like, the first time, they were like, alright, we do surgery. I was like, okay, sounds good, like, went and did the surgery. The second time it, tore, I was like, that obviously didn’t, do it, because they took out 30% the first time, and then, you know, some of the 70%, you know, tore. And I said, there has to be… there has to be some reason why my My tissue resilience is low, and why that shear force is going through on my left knee every single time, like that same mechanical strain is happening, and fast forward to today, I realized that fascia is this fabric that runs all over the body in huge swaths, and in very large, sort of movement patterns, which we’ll get into, but basically, the way that I was, like, standing, the way that I was… my tissue resilience was less, that’s what was setting the stage for me to re-tear that meniscus, but nobody was asking those questions. My IBS, like the stealth infections I had, the leaky gut I had, all of those things creating excessive inflammation just in my body in general was decreasing my tissue resilience and making me re-injure that same area. So instead of, oh, I’ll just keep getting it, you know, shaved down or taken out, like, why was that same mechanistic injury and strain happening? on that knee, and I started asking different questions, which led me to, instead of going to medical school, say, oh, wait, chiropractors can actually, like, you know.Actually move the body, understand what’s going on, spend the time with patients to properly diagnose, and then actually use our hands, because I’ve always been a very tactile person. Being a dancer, you know you’re always using your body, I understand my body, so when I started my kinesiology degree. I… kinesiology was a no-brainer. I’m like, I have a body, I want to use it, I want to learn… you know, when I’m learning about the muscles and the hands and the… like, I have that, so it’s… I’ve always been a touch kind of person, and that makes sense to me, learning about the body. And, that’s why I ended up studying in such, let’s say, asking alternative questions, so to speak, and that’s why even when I finished my kinesiology degree, and even when I finished my chiropractic training, I still went to school to learn acupuncture training, because I still had more questions, and thenI… and concurrently, I was teaching Pilates as well, and Pilates always resonated with me because I thought, yeah, if you have this really strong powerhouse and this really strong core, that always helped my back. And it always helped my knee. And so, translating kind of all four of these modalities, the chiropractic, the fascial release, the acupuncture, and the Pilates, became sort of my… my own little method that I created on how to help people. I probably… a lot of people listening to this, think of chiropractic as, like, you go somewhere and you get crack, crack, crack top to bottom. That actually is not how I’ve ever practiced, either, because even when I was chronically inflamed with all these issues, even an adjustment would send me into more inflammation, and I would be, in… having aches and pains, so that was not even… I needed it so much gentler, and that’s why I started working with fascia and thinking, like, what else is here? And, like, if someone’s so inflamed, maybe an adjustment is too aggressive for, somebody in the moment. And there’s a time and a place for everything, don’t get me wrong, but that wasn’t my personal, you know, go-to, so to speak, and so that’s why I started working more gently around fascia, and that’s why I used acupuncture needles, and pilates training, and rehabilitation, and looking at people’s movement patterns, and seeing, okay, where are things going off here, and what’s the actual… I hate the word root cause, but that’s where we all come from, it’s just gotten so crazy. But really, truly, if you have back pain, why are we just looking at the back.Like, if your entire pelvis is off, if your entire, like, body is leaning to one side, and you’re putting way more weight on one foot than another, like, why are we… why are we just treating the back? Why are we just adjusting the back? Why are we just, you know, putting ice on the back, or put… or putting painkillers, or rubbing things on the back? We gotta look at the entire body as one whole system when it comes to injury, and that’s my very long backstory to tell you how I… sort of amassed these different things that I do, And in my training. Sorry, I forgot one piece in there, and that’s… with my gut thing and my IBS, I went back to school and did functional medicine training to figure out what that was about, because, and even when my uncle mentioned it, I think, oh gosh, early 2000s, he said, leaky gut, and I thought, well, people probably think these days, like, wait, there’s holes in my stomach? You know, like, what isAnd at that time, you know, way back in the day, the first test was, like, that, flakulose mannitol, like, that really. Dr. Deb Mut 08:53Boom. Shalinibhat 08:53You can get tests. Yeah. Now, obviously, we’ve come a long way. So yeah, that’s how I ended up with all these five random modalities that are sort of enmeshed into one, and that’s what we do in my practice. My clinical practice is literally all of those modalities, and we really meet people where they are. So we invite anyone to come to us with, whether they have an MSK issue, and that’s the primary thing they want to work on, we can do it by starting Pilates. We can do it by starting fascial training. We can do it by starting acupuncture. We can do it by running labs and seeing where you are functionally if you want to lower that inflammation, or those stealth infections, or whatever it is that you have going on. So we invite anyone to come in and sort of pick their service menu, because I feel we… we should help everyone, but not everyone feels… like, not everyone’s like, wow, I want to run a school test with you first. They may have the capacity to be like, okay, I’ll try a workout, or I’ll try a Pilates class, you know? And then once they’re in our space, they’re like, oh wait, what else do you offer here? This is really different than where I’ve been. So that’s sort of what my practice is all about. Dr. Deb Muth 09:58I love that. I love that blending of all of the different things, and I think, you know, some of the best practitioners are those who’ve been through things, and it doesn’t have to be that way, but we kind of explore all the different things that could be causing our issues, which allows us to have a little bit bigger reach, across modalities, because there’s never the one thing that fixes everything. It’s kind of like in the conventional medicine world, we’re looking for the one pill that fixes everything, and there just isn’t that. And so, when you’re looking at blending all of these things, eventually you will find the right thing for each person, because it could be very different. You know, what works for me might not work for you, or it might be a different combination, and I think looking at each person as an individual is really important these days. Shalinibhat 10:44Totally, yeah, and I can’t… like, I just have to emphasize what you said again, because everyone is looking for it to be… you have patients like this, I have patients like this who come and they’re like, I’m just looking for that one guru, that one person who’s gonna finally tell me what it is that I have. Finally, I’m looking for that one answer, I’m looking for that one supplement, and like, if I can just reiterate exactly what you said, like. there will be 10 different kind of things that could be bothering you, and 10 different kind of solutions that will be the best for any given person, and if we just change our mindset around that, like, just say, oh, there won’t be one exact thing, and one exact solution, and I should be bucketing myself into 10 different things, and like, just… even just the sheer change of mindset and expectation, I think would help like, everybody, including practitioners, right? Because people will come to us and say, what is the one thing? What is the one, like, what is the one supplement, right? Dr. Deb Muth 11:38Yeah. Shalinibhat 11:39it’s too much pressure, right? Dr. Deb Muth 11:41It is, yeah. Shalinibhat 11:42Yeah. Dr. Deb Muth 11:44Yeah. Yeah, when they come and say, you’re my last hope, and you’re like, oh boy. I hope not, but that’s how we get sometimes. We’re looking for that person with that final answer, and and there is… there’s not just one answer, and I think that’s the important takeaway. So, let’s dive into, fascia. It’s a word that a lot of people might have heard, but don’t really understand what that is. Tell us about fascia and how it fits into the influence of movement and pain, and how can we change that for people? Shalinibhat 12:19Yeah, I love this question, because even one of my own patients who I manually treated for, you know, 14, 13 years, she said to me, Charlie, you know what’s becoming so hot? There’s the word fascia. I’m hearing it all of a sudden. I was like, what? So, yes, even people receiving fascial care, sometimes don’t even put two and two together. Fascia is basically when you cut open a chain chicken breast. When you cut open a steak, there’s that sort of film that’s on, you know, the chicken, or there’s that kind of film around a steak, and those white kind of areas, that we sort of cut off. That is fascia, and if you picture it in a chicken breast, it’s really that… it’s really that thin layer that comes off of that chicken. And what’s really cool about fascia is it’s highly resilient when it’s stretched, so if you actually were to picture stretching that chicken, you know, piece, if you actually, like, you know, hit it with your finger, it would be pretty tensile.But if you kind of let it go and be, relaxed, it’s very flexible. So you could actually take your finger and almost put your finger through that piece of that film, and it would almost make it all the way. So fascia is very flexible, but it’s also extremely resilient. And that is… those two qualities of that fabric are what will give us more tissue resilience.The other thing that we need… sorry, I should also back up. Fascia, by the way, is just a fabric that encases everything in your body. So, it’s a support structure, it holds our organs up in the places where they’re meant to be, otherwise gravity would pull them all down into our pelvis. It surrounds every, you know, blood vessel and nerve and, lymph, area, and then let alone all your muscles and your bones. So, even when we’re talking about something like bone health and bone strength, you know, often people are talking just about this calcium conversation when we’re talking about bone, for example, and fascia is encasing that bone, right? So I just talked about the resilience of that type of, what’s on a chicken breast. I’ll actually change analogies here just to… for people to understand a little more. If you take women’s nylons, of those thin nylons, same thing, right? If you pull them really tight, and you were just holding them in your hand, and someone were to flick it, it’s very strong, right? But again, if you held it single layer and kind of put your finger through, it’s very flexible. So, in… as we age.If that tissue’s getting really tight and dehydrated and, you know, it’s not flexible as bone moves, right? That fabric is what’s holding that bone and creating that sort of shock absorption if we’re doing anything. It’s that women’s nylon that’s kind of shock absorbing that bone when it’s coming down you know, jumping, landing, whatever, running, whatever it is that we’re doing. So that’s why one of the big things of, you know, strength training or keeping your body moving as you age is because it continues to make that fabric that’s actually around the bone. So yes, we talk about things in such isolation. Oh, we need bone health, we need bone strength. Okay, that’s great, but what’s actually intertwined right around that bone, creatingthat integrity is fascia. And one of the ways to keep it, again, flexible and tensile and strong, which are the two qualities we wanted it, is to keep it very hydrated. And there’s, you know, another kind of way to think about hydrated and not hydrated fascia. If you think of beef jerky, but you think of steak, you can… a raw steak, sorry guys, if anyone’s vegan. The beef jerky spirit, you can tear it super easily. Right? But you can’t take a piece of raw steak and tear it with your bare hands, right? You can’t. It’s so strong. So the same thing goes for that type of hydration. You want to keep that tissue really hydrated, and that’s why in a lot of scenarios with chronic aches or pains.The tissue is really dehydrated, and so that’s why, when someone goes for a massage, or they go for fascial release, or they have direct stimulation to that tissue, that’s actually breaking those adhesions and kind of, almost like a sponge, it’s compressing and releasing, which is actually bringing more moisture into that gel-like matrix that is fascia which allows those fibers to move again, so again, we’re bringing that flexibility and that tensile strength back, which gives you more of that raw steak texture versus that beef jerky, right? That beef jerky’s so vulnerable. You go to do a workout on beef jerky, you’re ripping your muscle. I’m so sore, I can’t get up and, you know, people who are so unusually sore the next day, for example, versus those people who have nice, hydrated fascia that they… that they’re great, they’re working on a raw steak texture, they’re not going to rip something or have that feeling of being so vulnerable. So that’s basically, yeah, to answer your question about where fascia fits into, everything. And again, just to reiterate fascia it actually… when you look at… I don’t know if you know any of the work of Tom Myers, that’s who I studied way back in the day, like.In the early 2000s he, you know, wrote this book called Anatomy Trains, and what it, illustrates is how long the connections of fascia are. So, the exact same sheath might start from our forehead and our scalp and go all the way down the back of the skull, all the way down the spine, through the pelvis, down the back, down the hamstrings, down the calves, right into the plantar fascia. So, I… I say plantar fascia because that’s the one area I think people have heard the word fascia before. So, although they’ve heard plantar fasciitis probably more. Dr. Deb Muth 18:06But no. Shalinibhat 18:07you know, it’s from the plantar fascia. And the plantar fascia is a continuous sheath of fascia all the way up to our head. So, you know, at any point along that entire chain, there might be a dysfunction. So you might be having… you might be experiencing plantar fasciitis, but you’re… that… you could address that person’s fascia anywhere along that entire line. To be able to truly again, within quotation marks, root cause, address that plantar fasciitis, because someone might have plantar fasciitis, it hurts when they step out of bed in the morning, they have that exact classical pain, they’ve been to the GP, GP says, yep, you got plantar fasciitis, they go, okay, and now they’re, you know. no better off, they might give them, like, a few things to do, but really, if they actually address that entire channel of fascia, they would give themselves more space, and consequently decrease a lot of that inflammation in that one area that’s, again, getting… just like my knee injury at the beginning, why is that one area taking so much brunt? there’s an issue along the chain. And I’m giving you one train, but there are many different trains that work in long sheets throughout the whole body. And another way I, like, sort of. I like analogies because I’m a visual person. Again, back to that dance mindset. I think another way people can really get on board with, like, fascia being in long sheaths is picturing a woman in a one-piece bathing suit. If you pull up the shoulder straps of that one-piece bathing suit, can you give her a wedgie? Like, she can pick that wedgie all day long. Dr. Deb Muth 19:42Right. Shalinibhat 19:43actually the shoulder straps that you need to release to get rid of it completely. So that’s kind of, like, the easiest example I can give to someone to relate, like, because they might have that wedgie-type experience or symptom, and they go to their doctor, I’m having a wedgie, I’m having a wedgie, and they’re like. Dr. Deb Muth 19:58No. Shalinibhat 19:59let’s pick it, let’s glue the bathing suit down, let’s do this, let’s do that. Really, someone’s up here franking those shoulder straps way up. You’re never going to get rid of that wedgie unless you actually see where it’s getting, pulled. And really. rings true for the gut as well, which is what I’ve learned. And… like I mentioned, fascia’s encasing our entire organ and organ systems as well, so if people are, you know, messed up and torqued in their spiral line, for example, and if they also are having tightness in different areas of their, you know, whatever, stomach, small intestine, large, like, anywhere along the actual gut, that that does make a big difference for bowel habits, gas, you know, trapped gas, IPS, all that kind of stuff as well. So the musculoskeletal component. And this fascial tangling, for example, also does make a big difference with IBS and stomach aches and all that kind of stuff as well. Dr. Deb Muth 21:02Yeah, and I think, too, one of the biggest things that we disregard, or maybe just don’t think of when it comes to GI issues, is the psoas muscle. Like, when people are constipated, and you start pushing around on that psoas muscle, they’re not gonna like you very much. But even for, like, that low back, that pelvic pain, if we start adjusting that and start doing movements, or yoga, or just massage of that psoas muscle and do a release on the psoas muscle. it can make a huge difference in somebody’s lower back pain. Do you want to speak a little bit to that? Shalinibhat 21:39Yeah, I mean, so there’s… yes, and, I mean, the psoas also right there, fascially, is, on the same train as the diaphragm. So, right under there, how that rib cage is sitting. And how the diaphragm tightness related to exactly what you’re saying, let’s say the top of the psoas fascia, for example, that’s going to change our breathing mechanics, which is also going to change the pressure, you know, kind of pressing down through the gut and everything which we need. It’s also going to change how we’re breathing. So, you know, you and I know taking lower, slower belly breaths and full breaths Better than shallow, breathing up through the neck, which people can relate to by, you know, people always are like, oh, are you sure breathwork’s gonna help? I’m like, if I gave you a paper bag right now and told you to hyperventilate for a scene of a movie like you were an actor, would you actually induce a panic attack on yourself? Potentially. even go the other way, that yes, maybe, you know, sitting down and proper breathing could actually, yes, bring you into this relaxed state, which we, of course, know that, but sometimes people are like, breathing, whatever, that can’t make a difference, right? And you’re like, oh, let’s do the hyperventilation one, let’s give you the bag and start just going, right? See how you feel. Dr. Deb Muth 22:54Yeah, exactly. Shalinibhat 22:56that breathwork and changing someone’s breathing mechanics, and I mean this in a gross, sense of actually, because I’ve done a ton of hands-on work for the last 16 years, when you actually release… a lot of people have tight diaphragms, they don’t even realize, and when you actually get in there and can release that fascia. Not only are a lot of those peoplethose tight, psoaszy people that you just mentioned. But it can dramatically, change how the gut is moving and how they’re feeling in that area as well, right? Again, that pressure change, moving gas, all of that. And then. Going down, how the psoas goes from right under the rib cage to the front of the hip, and I know this is a podcast, so I’m trying to speak it out for people who don’t… who can’t, visualize it, but it comes off the front wall of the lower spine, and then goes all the way down to the hips. And when this muscle can feel tight, to your point, this could feel like appendicitis on one side, you know? At some point, this can be very uncomfortable. I had a patient, actually, very similar story recently. had, like, almost a psoas spasm with a torque through her spine, and diaphragm tight, that’s exactly what I was telling you about. Went to the hospital, thought she had appendicitis, had every, like, ran every single test, was in agony, came to see me, we did all this fascial release of all that exact area. She was like, my pain’s gone. And, like, that’s not something they would ever evaluate there. Dr. Deb Muth 24:21No, they don’t even think about it. Shalinibhat 24:24No, it wouldn’t even cross their mind. So, Yes, there are definitely postural consequences. to not only people who are having tummy aches, gut issues, stomach pain, but it will affect breathing mechanics, and to your point, releasing… I find releasing anywhere in that mid-area, so diaphragm, top of the psoas, like, getting in the obliques, like, anywhere that people can start to relieve in that area is fantastic, and if people need, like, a kind of at-home way to do that, you can take… you can, like, roll up a washcloth and even just put it under where your ribs kind of connect at the front, and just lie on it and let your rib cage kind of fall over it. If you have, we have a little cork ball here, that’s a thing you can sort of put in that area, like, kind of just, under the rib cage. And on either side of the midline is sort of where you would start. If anything felt completely uncomfortable, anyone listening, absolutely adjust it, and start with something less. But that can be such a big, tool, just opening up the front wall of that deeper fascia, for sure. Dr. Deb Muth 25:36That’s awesome. How do you use Pilates? Pilates is well known for so many things, right? But when you’re using Pilates, how do you use it to retrain the movement patterns to reduce pain long-term? Shalinibhat 25:50Okay, so that’s such a good question. So I did training in Pilates 20 years ago. so I would say it’s Pilates-informed, but it’s certainly not directly Joseph Pilates work that I, use by any means, if people are picturing his sequence or anything like that. But that basically informed my… understanding of the core, and I was teaching for 20 years, you know, like, just watching movement patterns, movement patterns, and what I noticed, which is so fascinating, the number of, men, actually, who have diastasis, who, you know, they maybe reach midlife and just Like, suddenly got that belly fat or something, and, like, they’re… they have a diastasis, and, like, they maybe play hockey, or they’re playing, you know, they’re weekend warrioring, kind of, their workouts, and suddenly get really bad back pain, and they have the tightest hips because they’re not really doing any type of cross-training, but they’re… They’re working… they’re doing so much hockey. And they have this back pain, and they’re like, I have no idea what’s going on. And again, they go to the… practitioner that myopically is like, it’s back pain, let’s do an image, oh, it’s a disc bulge here, and like, okay, you know, let’s do these XYZ. And I’m like, dude, these people… this is a diastasis, like, you have literally separated your. Dr. Deb Muth 27:06Nope. Shalinibhat 27:06You are not using your deep core at all. It’s completely, un, what’s the word? It’s unconnected. Like, they actually training as if they had a baby. So it’s really… it’s a population that I think is, like, not, because sometimes when we’re in school, you and me both, we learn these very textbook things that we know when a woman’s had a baby to evaluate her abdomen, you know, to look for diastasis. Dr. Deb Muth 27:33Right. Shalinibhat 27:33Or retraining, that’s a time in a woman’s life during school that we were very much, you know, that’s a… that’s where diastasis, that’s where you hear that word, right? Listening, sorry, diastasis is when your abdominal wall separates in the front from a quick or fast, abdominal expansion, which is why we think of it with, Prenatal, postpartum-type, situations. But we’re… we’re completely omitting this, this… you know, just evaluating people in general. I just saw, a young lady yesterday in her 20s, and she does Pilates every single day. Every single day she does Pilates, and she’s like, I can’t feel my obliques. And I was like, come in here, come in here, let me check this out. And her superficial, her, rectus abdominis, which is her most superficial abdominal layer, it was compensating For her obliques. And that shouldn’t be the case when you’re 20, and I had to undo a whole bunch of different kind of fascial torques that were happening, because When somebody… like, if you picture… if you picture blocks standing on each other and they’re not, sort of, perfectly aligned. then they’re gonna topple, right? And I’m just saying that for the people listening, like, that’s when I say fascial torque, it means that the structure isn’t, isn’t optimal in how it’s going to fire, and how the muscles are going to signal to contract. And so what I had to do, I had to say, wow, it’s actually so cool how your superficial rectus abdominis has compensated for your obliques in this way, and it was, like, really fascinating to watch it, actually, and how she would get around doing it. But we had to completely undo those torques, and then she was able to use her obliques afterwards. So I think there’s a huge miss in abdominal evaluation when it comes to chronic low back pain, or back pain, or, yeah, when you’re talking about, like, where does Pilates fit in, I think Pilates is great when you have somebody who’s really good at teaching it, and I use, principles from it to evaluate people’s core. I mean, so hard to say, because I’ve been doing it for so long now, where I’ve pulled the tools from, but yes, it’s definitely Pilates-informed of how I get their core firing back again, and I would be… you would be absolutely shocked, at the number of people who do work out tons, or do Pilates tons, or… and I own a Pilates studio, okay? I’m very openly admitting that, a ton of people are doing these things that are quote-unquote good for their course. Sit-ups, going to the gym, doing this.Thing, and they actually aren’t three-dimensionally training that area due to, again, these huge, long fascial chains that are just… they’re just not trained how they should be, and what I mean by that is we are so sedentary as a population, this, like, in 2026, like, we’ve never, ever, ever been more sedentary in our whole. like, lives, and we… these fascial chains, we are meant to be up and out, and, like, walking tons, and hanging off trees, and picking things up, and, like, we’re meant to be doing huge movements, and we don’t. We sit in chairs, and then we stand up, and we’re like, I’m gonna go to the gym, and we get on a bike, and we do this much range of motion, and then we do some bicep curls, and do this tiny bit of range of motion. We don’t do huge ranges of notion. things that we should be doing with… to keep that, again, those long swaths of fascia really healthy. And so that’s what ends up happening, because when we do those huge ranges of motions in all those different ranges of motion, like, we have many that we can access.And when we miss a lot of those, those huge swaths don’t get trained, and that’s why the core ends up so weak. And to your point about the psoas earlier, the psoas gets, you know, tight in the wrong ways, and we get weak as a result. But yeah, if I could just say back to… Pilates is not synonymous with a good core, and I think every single person listening should have a good, proper core evaluation, and that’s actually one of the things I’m working on, is for people to be able to self-evaluate properly their core, and their breathing mechanics on how to undo this for themselves, because I’ve done it now with so many people, and it’s been so changing, and it seems so easy to me, it’s almost like it’s like my side gig, because I do, like, oh, I’ll run your labs, and your gut health, and this, but this… it makes… You know, it makes such a huge difference that people… we should all be, you know, educated in looking at this. Dr. Deb Muth 32:14Yeah, so since we’re talking about core, let’s kind of talk about gut health. That seems to be something that you’ve dealt with before. So when we’re talking about people who have bloating and brain fog and low energy, which is half the population, if not more these days, right? What are you seeing as the most common underlying patterns from a physical standpoint, if not a, you know, an infectious standpoint as well? Shalinibhat 32:42I mean, from physicality alone, I would say, again, this… prescriptive, chronic, like, diagnosis of sedentation. Like, I… I can’t… I cannot say enough, like, if you go to work from 9 to 5, and then you go on your spin bike for half an hour in the day, and then sit and watch Netflix, I know… like, and I mean this from the nicest place, I know the person’s intention is correct, like, I know that they really are, like, yep, tick mark, did my workout today. I love that for you. Also, like, that is not an active person. Like, that’s not. Like, you know, 10,000 steps or, like, aiming to be mobile, like, moving as much as humanly possible in a day, like, really, that’s the goal. How much can you possibly move in a day? Because that is where a huge piece… bloating, brain fog, and low energy, let’s just cut to the chase. Hydration and lack of circulation, that’s just, like.Basically, here we go. So that’s… that’s one and two, right? So let’s just talk about move as much as humanly possible, because A, you’re going to move that gas, so trapped gas is going to move, you’re going to actually help digestion and peristalsis, you’re going to help your blood sugar. Then, when we’re talking about brain fog, you need, you know, circular… and again, you and I know there could be many issues, but let’s… let’s stay very high level, because you asked physicality. Moving tons is going to help that, too. Oxygenating those tissues, right? Again, breathing, right? So those breathing mechanics we talked about, our breathing mechanics are going to be better when we’re standing up than if we’re just sitting… like, collapsed, right? So, again, moving more is the ultimate prescription that I would give for every single thing that you just mentioned, energy included, because almost like, you know when you nap in the afternoon and you wake up, you feel less energy? That’s sort of where I think of, like, you know, non-moving, right? And you gotta… yes, there’s gonna be a point to everyone listening who’s like, I can’t even move that much, my weather sucks, or like, whatever.Just walk around your office, like, you know, make a… you’ve got to put the timer. Unfortunately, in the world we live in, we have to use timers, right? Because we’re just going to be, you know, not able to do that. The second thing I would say is even just in that sense of physicality is meet, which I’m sure you know about non-exercise activity time, right? Which is just standing more. So, even just setting your your phone timer for every 20 minutes, because every 20 minutes is when you know, your body’s going to… or every 15-20 minutes, A, it’s when your fascia just goes, oh, okay, you’re kind of not moving, so I’m just gonna, like, I’m just gonna sort of relax here, and that’s where it loses resilience. So that’s something called tissue creep. So that’s why, if you sat all day long, you were kind of semi-stretching it and, like, in a seated position, and that’s why when you then are at home showering, you go to reach for your razor, and you’re like. My god, I just, like, put my back out. It wasn’t that you went to go pick up a razor, it was that all day. Dr. Deb Muth 35:41long. Shalinibhat 35:41That tissue was semi-stretched in this one, you know, sedentary range of motion, for example, and that’s something called tissue creep. And when we have tissue creep, we are so prone to injury in that. So when you stand up every 15-20 minutes, you bring that recoil back to that fascia. So, like I said, we have that flexibility to it, and we have that tensile strength to it, and actually just standing up and sitting back down. will bring both of those qualities back to it, because it will hydrate it. So that’s another thing that, I think people could incorporate more in their day, is that non-exercise activity time called MEAT. That would be my answer for your physicality questions. Dr. Deb Muth 36:19I love that. I remember when I learned about the atomic habits, and I was reading that book, and one of the things that he had talked about was moving more, right? And how do we create these habits? And one of the things that he did was, every time he went to the bathroom, he would do 3 wall push-ups, 3 squats. And so, as you got up every day, you know, multiple times you get up to go, by the end of the day, you had a complete workout in, and you didn’t really even have to overexert yourself, you were just moving your body more, and I think we think of workout as, I have to go to the gym, I have to spend a half hour, 45 minutes there, I have to sweat, it has to be all at one time, and it really doesn’t have to be that way. It can be these small movements throughout the whole day, and by the end of the day, you’ve had your whole workout in. And for those people who are listening to us going, I don’t have time for a workout. I just gave you the time for the workout. Shalinibhat 37:15Yeah, exactly. And just one thing to add to that, only because you said squats and push-ups, I love that, but squats and push-ups are in the exact same range of motion as, cycling and running. So I think that… I think we actually spend too much time in that plane of motion, so if everyone thinks of sitting, standing, cycling, running, squatting, push-ups, they’re all in the same range of motion. We actually all need way more Twisting, like, huge twisting ranges of motion. Dr. Deb Muth 37:43And… Shalinibhat 37:44Need side bending. So if we can include, you know, jumping jacks, that’d be the side bending kind of thing, or side stretching, kind of think on that plane of motion, and big, huge twisting motions, those are two categories of planes of motion that we’re missing, so I would, like, just if someone thinks of, like, what do I do all day? Oh yeah, I do bicep curls, and I do push-ups, and I do squats, and I do lunges, and I… cycling, you are literally working on a range of motion, and, you know, again, back to that, how do we create fashion resilience? Dr. Deb Muth 38:18One Shalinibhat 38:19I’m twisting and side bending as well, those types of movements in our day, big time. Dr. Deb Muth 38:24I love that. That is… that is so great. I love that. So, when we put all of this together, you’re… you’re doing some acupuncture, you’re doing some chiropractic, some Pilates, some fascial release, and… and obviously functional medicine together, too. What does a coordinated, week-to-week look like for somebody who’s taking on all of these modalities to fix their chronic pain, or just to make their body move better? Shalinibhat 38:52Kind of what I said at the top of the call, meet yourself where you’re at, and look for results in what moves the needle for you. So let’s say you did go to a Pilates class, and you’re like, wait, I’m, like, actually feeling so much more energized in my, you know, from the twisting I did in this class, my digestion’s feeling a little bit better. Awesome, double down, go again.If you went for a treatment, and you were like, you know what? That fascial release made my back finally feel open, and I’m feeling great, and that’s made my mood lighter, and my sleep got better, amazing, go again. If you went to acupuncture and, you know, you felt that the needles, like, gave you this sense of calm and a nervous system reset, and that helped your digestion and your sleep, awesome, go back to it. Whatever, like, you can get those huge bucket you know, wins in any type of modality you’re going to… to start, you just gotta start it and notice whether there was a shift for you. If you went to a practitioner and you were like, then that’s not the person for you, and that’s not… and I should say the person, maybe, because maybe that modality is for you, but it was just the person. But do more stuff that makes you feel good. So, and I say that because I’ve had patients that are like, oh, I went to this person for 10 years, yeah, I felt okay, it was fine, they told me to come back. I don’t know, they told me to do this. Like, seek results, because, like, I’m a results-oriented person. When you come to see me.like, if I haven’t changed… if I haven’t made a huge difference in one session with you, like, please don’t come back. Like, you know, be like, that didn’t work for me, right? Dr. Deb Muth 40:26Number 7. Shalinibhat 40:26Reason it was complicated, and I explained to you why… like, if someone’s in major acute pain, and you can explain, this isn’t going to be the one-shot thing right now. Right. You know, and there are, like, listen to your practitioner like that, but you want to find a personal fit, first of all. It’s really important when we’re talking about these types of modalities, whether it’s acupuncture or hands-on care, fascial release, Pilates, you need to find someone who’s the right fit for you, because it has to be motivating and exciting, and you want to be able to want to go back. So, if you’re like, I don’t know, my friend kind of, like, goes, and like, they said I should go back next week. If that’s your energy going into it, you’re not going to get the best, most out of it, right? So just do whatever it is that, you know, I’m somebody… if I hear of someone through the grapevine with… through three people, that’s my thing. If three people say, so-and-so’s awesome, I’ll go try them. And then how I built my practice, I kept trying all these people that people would refer, and I would take the best bits of what they did through treatment and stuff, and I’d be like, okay, and I slowly started incorporating that into what I do as a clinician. And I would say the same for… not that you guys would be amassing it to do it as a clinician, but same thing when you go to seek any type of care, number one, make sure you have some type of a positive feeling when you’re coming out. Number two, don’t be… like, go back again. All of these things are meant to be compounded, so, you know, whether you decide to yourself, I’m going to do acupuncture once a month, then I’m gonna do fascial release twice a month, then I’m gonna do Pilates twice a month, and then I’m gonna make sure I get my walks in every single day, and I’m, you know, doing my breathwork and my relaxation techniques, and I’m just gonna prioritize my nutrition, drink my water, and go to sleep on time. Like, hello, you’ve already. Dr. Deb Muth 42:05I’m gonna leave our… Shalinibhat 42:07you’ve already done, you know, you’re gonna be better for it. So, put into your schedule whatever fits, and don’t make it overwhelming, because if something’s overwhelming, you’re also not going to do it, and then it’s not going to work either. Dr. Deb Muth 42:18Absolutely. This is a great conversation, I love this. I have one last question for you, and I ask this question of all of my guests. If you could change one thing in healthcare today, what would it be? Shalinibhat 42:31Oh my god. That’s such a good question. I… does it have to be realistic? Dr. Deb Muth 42:41It does not. Shalinibhat 42:43I would put someone with expertise like myself, and I’m not saying this, like, oh, I’m so good, like, just somebody with outer knowledge of the body and inner knowledge of the body from a gray area functional perspective in acute care. And what I mean by that is for example, that patient I gave earlier that went to the hospital with acute abdominal… within quotation marks, acute abdominal pain, seeking, like, is this appendicitis? If that person sought somebody who… or… That person sat and waited in the, you know. at ER for so long because they’re not bleeding from the head, you know what I mean? Right. And then you put a functional person in there, not only are they going to say, hey, you want to know what this is? That makes that patient feel great, because they feel heard, they feel seen, they now have an answer for what’s going on, and… they didn’t have to clog up the system. I think there’s a lot of functional, from an MSK perspective, people in the ER, and I think there’s a lot of functional you know, things that you and I would see in our practice in the ER. And I wish people were more equipped with the type of tools you and I might have that we take Granted, because if you or I have a symptom… I remember one day, actually, I had this… such an acute neck pain all of a sudden, and I knew exactly what it was, and I knew exactly what to do to, like, how… like, how to move, and how to lie, and what at that moment, and I said to myself, I said to my husband, I said, if I was a layperson right now, I would think death was on my door, I would make you run me to the ER right now in an ambulance, like, I would call an ambulance because of how I felt, but because I actually knew what it was, A, you have that locus of control. You’re like, oh, okay, I’ve seen this before, I’ve treated this before, I know how to deal with it. Okay, it’s gonna be 48 hours, here’s how it’s gonna start, like, here’s the position I need need to be in, blah blah blah.But if you don’t know that, that’s highly alarming. And so, the second… You didn’t ask me for two things, but I’m giving you two things anyways. That’s okay. The thing would be making sure that in schools, all of the children, all of the teenagers are extremely equipped with their own understanding of the body and understanding of tools available to them Should non-emergent things be happening to them that they could empoweringly address themselves. Dr. Deb Muth 45:12I love that, that’s great. I think you’re right, like, we’ve taken so much of how the body functions away from the general population of knowledge and made it so complicated that people can’t help themselves, and they’re so fearful of Any little thing that happens in the body. And I guess rightfully so, you know, there’s a lot of terrible things that can happen, and everybody’s afraid of the worst thing possibly happening, but I think if we could give power back to people so they understood their bodies. That would make all the difference in the world between them being a nervous wreck about something and waiting to see the doctor versus, I can treat this myself, and it’ll be better, and it’s okay. Because I think we’re… we’ve lost a lot of that magic of, folk medicine, so to speak, or the things we pass down from family generations, but we were able to treat a lot of things back then and make people not afraid of it, and we need to go back to learning that. Shalinibhat 46:10We do, and I think the other, like, one thing that I noticed with my son, even, like, all, like, immediate… like, if he even shows a sign of anything, I’m like, oh, immediately putting him on, like, homeopathic this or whatever, and that’s when to use those things, right? Is, like, at that. Dr. Deb Muth 46:26Right. Shalinibhat 46:26So, like, if we could teach people that, like, you know, the signs of when you’re feeling off, like, and really tune into that, so, like, how do I feel today? Like, what’s norm… what’s my normal, and what’s not, so that they can always catch things really. Dr. Deb Muth 46:41early. Shalinibhat 46:42When you catch things really early, all the amazing things that we have, you know, access to can make such a big difference. It’s when it goes on and on and on and on and on so long that you’re suddenly like, oh my gosh, now what’s wrong with me? And that’s the other thing, is like.That if, again, we could shift the mindset of when something happens to someone, they’re like, the hospital will fix me, the doctor will fix me, something’s wrong with me, you know? Dr. Deb Muth 47:03And then… Shalinibhat 47:04Like, oh, my neck is feeling like this because I XYZ, and now… and you know what? It just needs this. Instead of that, I’m going to take this body that’s kind of not mine and take it to the ER, you know, to fix it. Dr. Deb Muth 47:16written. Shalinibhat 47:17You know, and so that’s, like, yeah, that’s a piece that’s missing, too, that I wish we had. Dr. Deb Muth 47:22Awesome. This has been such a great conversation. Thanks for joining me. Is there any last comments or things you want to share with our audience today? Shalinibhat 47:31Yeah, I mean, you guys can come find me. I actually, write a newsletter myself, not through AI, and so if you liked learning these little nuggets from me, here on this podcast, I just talk like this, and this is what my newsletter sounds like, is like you’re chatting with me. So you can head over to my Instagram or my website and join, my newsletter list, and yeah, otherwise you can join me on my social channels, which I’m sure you’re gonna link here. And, yeah, it was really nice to meet you, and thank you for all the work that you do, because I know it’s hard doing the work that we do, and, you know, trying to hold the line for the people that really do need us, so I always, you know, just want to say thank you for that, too, and thank you for having me today. Dr. Deb Muth 48:16Oh, thank you, it’s been a great pleasure. Shalinibhat 48:18Yeah! Dr. Deb Muth 48:21Oh, goose this. Thank you for joining me today on Let’s Talk Wellness Now. If this episode gave you clarity about why your symptoms might be connected, or how, and how they’re integrated in root care cause. and you feel like this could help, share it with someone who needs to hear this. To learn more about Dr. Bhat and the Movement Boutique, you can look them up online or on social, and check out their links below. Until next time, I’m Dr. Deb. Remember that your recovery is a process, not a race. Be well, and I’ll see you next time.The post Episode 271 – The Tissue Saving Your Body (Or Making You Stiff): The Fascia Explanation first appeared on Let's Talk Wellness Now.
Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions: Anonymous: I'm a 46-year-old female (163 cm, 81.5 kg) recent leg swelling, especially left leg with significant fluid from the knee into the foot. Blood clot + kidney issues are ruled out, but ALT is at 209 U/L (10–45). In January a doctor diagnosed lipedema stage 1–2 in legs and arms, left leg was not swollen like this then. My legs may swell slightly in heat, but not in Denmark. EquiLife labs are not possible here. I look 6–7 mths pregnant all day, not hard, no gas. Difficulty losing weight detoxes no longer effective. Diet smoothie (berries, kale, DNS, chia,psyllium,creatine,collagen), lunch cauliflower rice, chicken, arugula, dinner potatoes/meat/veg, pasta 1–2xweek, water + 1–2 drinks/week.I'm peri started bioidentical hormones in January hot flashes gone, mood improved. If I was your wife? Sarah: Hello! I had a question about 'fascia blasting'. Despite doing everything you recommend for cellulite for years now, I still have it on my legs. For a few weeks ive been trying fascia blasting with device and my legs have improved so much. They feel firmer, less painful to touch, and cellulite has improved. I cant believe the results. Curious what your thoughts are on this. Is it 'dangerous' (as some comments online say), is there any science behind it? My skin does bruise alot after I do it, but this doesnt bother me as the results I've been seeing are great. Always trust your imput, thanks so much!! Trent: Hi, I have never had trouble sleeping up until around 6 weeks ago. When it first started, I started waking up in between 3-4am, having very deep vivid dreams every night. Most of the times I could get back to sleep not long after but sometimes if I wake at around 5am I stay awake. My sleep time does vary a bit but I usually get around on average 6.5-7 hours a night, sometimes more and sometimes less. Previously I had never had any troubles sleeping and would never consistently wake up at these times. 2 things I know I need to limit or stop doing is taking my laptop into bed and limit my sugar intake. I do not feel stressed at the moment but I do have some big decision to make this year that are always on my mind. Sarah: Hello! I've recently been hearing about chlorine neutralizer sprays that some parents use on children before or after swimming. From what I understand, many contain vitamin C or similar ingredients that are supposed to neutralize chlorine or chloramines on the skin and hair to help reduce irritation or exposure. I wanted to ask your opinion on them. Do you think these sprays are actually beneficial or safe for regular use on children? Are they helpful for kids with sensitive skin, eczema, or allergies, or is rinsing/showering after swimming usually enough? I've also seen some claims online about reducing chlorine absorption into the body, and I'm not sure how accurate that is. Are there better natural approaches for protecting skin before or after swimming in chlorine pools? Thanks! Audrey: Hi Dr. Cabral, Is greenhouse grown lettuce as nutritious as non greenhouse grown? The package states not sprayed with any pesticides. I try to get my lettuce from my local farmers market but sometimes I cannot make it there. The greenhouse grown seems to be much fresher and better quality than regular store lettuce Thank you for tuning into today's Cabral HouseCall and be sure to check back tomorrow where we answer more of our community's questions! - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3795 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!
For the last 400 years when medical researchers conducted an autopsy they would throw this away as medical waste, not realizing it was actually a powerful connective organ...now Western science has finally caught up with Chinese Medicine in discovering the power of fascia. What is fascia in your body and how can learning about it benefit you? In this episode you'll learn: What fascia tissue is and how it connects every system in your body, allowing for strength and mobility. How your fascia actually communicates throughout your body. If one organ has an issue, it could be impacting another one. How your fascial system is your body's electrical system, conducting energy, a fact Western medicine is finally waking up to while Traditional Chinese Medicine has known it for thousands of years. How embryology is the process through which one cell becomes your whole body, from conception to birth, and your meridian lines form the blueprint. How to strengthen your fascia through moving, stretching, hydrating and breathing. For more reading on this topic: pick up The Spark in the Machine: https://a.co/d/0d2LkDKT Acupuncture points and meridians correspond to connective-tissue planes - Langevin & Yandow, The Anatomical Record, 2002 https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.10185. Electrical resistance is lower along connective-tissue planes that follow meridians - Measured impedance Electrical impedance along connective tissue planes (PMC) https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-5-10. The interstitium, a fluid-filled collagen network, was described as one of the body's largest organs 2018 Scientific American, - Meet your interstitium, The interstitium as a defined anatomical structure Benias & Theise NewYork-Presbyterian https://www.nyp.org/publications/professional-advances/gastro/introducing-the-interstitium-a-new-anatomical-structure Fascia behaves as a tensegrity structure, a body-wide tension network - Biotensegrity and the mechanics of fascia https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7020-3425-1.00054-4 Fasciacytes produce the gliding fluid; the whole fascial web is being mapped in 3D - https://fasciaguide.com/article/fascial-net-plastination-project Your body is not just bone-on-bone, like the bricks that form a house's foundation. It is a tension web, and if you pull one string the whole thing moves. ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------ *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15
Dr. Perry talks with back pain expert, Dr. Eric Goodman creator of the Foundation training program. That program is my favorite one by far for helping people get out of pain and maintain spinal health. In this episode, we talk about the foot and fascia and back pain. Eric also talks about his new prodcut to help fascial unwinding https://trakgroundwear.com/ I have a pair of these and they are awesome. Strap in your brain and your feet
Dear Friends, What if health isn't just biochemical, but energetic, informational, and deeply connected to our relationship with light, water, movement, and even our thoughts?"The body isn't broken. It's sending messages. It's out of coherence. And there are so many roads back to coherence, but some of the most beautiful roads are so simple." - Dr. Catherine ClintonIn this episode of Gateways to Awakening, I sit down with Dr. Catherine Clinton, naturopathic physician, educator, and author of Optimize, to explore the emerging field of quantum biology and what it reveals about healing, coherence, and human potential. Together they unpack how light influences our mitochondria, why water may function like a biological battery, how fascia acts as a body-wide communication network, and why emotions such as gratitude, awe, and presence can have measurable effects on our physiology. Dr. Clinton shares her personal journey from illness to healing, the daily practices that help her cultivate coherence, and why some of the most powerful health interventions are also the simplest.In this conversation, you'll discover:• What quantum biology is, and why it's changing how we understand health• The science of heart coherence and its impact on the body• How sunlight, infrared energy, and circadian rhythms influence vitality• The surprising relationship between fascia, hydration, and emotional well-being• Why movement is a form of hydration• The role of structured and energized water in human health• How thoughts, emotions, and language shape our biology• Simple practices to restore coherence and reconnect with your body's innate intelligenceTune into Gateways to Awakening for more conversations with leading thinkers, scientists, mystics, entrepreneurs, and consciousness pioneers exploring the future of human potential. If this episode resonates with you, you may also enjoy Yasmeen's work through the Inner Knowing School, where she teaches intuition, energetic mastery, multidimensional awareness, and nervous system regulation through private immersions and executive cohorts.You can also explore her latest book, A Glitch in the Matrix: 10 Energy Codes to Become the Main Character of Your Life, available on Audible, Kindle, and in print. The book explores intuition, consciousness, timelines, emotional regulation, and how to manage your energy instead of your time.
Send us Fan MailThis episode comes from two threads that have been weaving together in my practice lately: training in Polarity Champissage — a beautiful Ayurvedic marma-based body therapy developed by my friend and mentor Caroline Crichton — and developing Somatic Stretch and Shake, the movement class I've been teaching at Soma in Belfast, Maine.I want to be upfront: these ideas are still in process for me. I'm researching this both academically and in my own body, and it doesn't feel fully cooked yet. But there has been so much synchronicity around this topic lately that it felt like a sign to share what I have so far — and keep exploring from here.What we cover:The neurogenic tremor — the natural, involuntary shaking response that animals use to discharge stress (and that we've learned to suppress), and why somatic shaking gives this built-in mechanism somewhere to goWhat shaking does to fascia — the connective tissue web running through the entire body, richer in nerve endings than muscle tissue, and how trauma and chronic stress can cause it to tighten, thicken, and lose its fluid qualityMechanotransduction and hyaluronan — how vibration triggers cellular responses in fascia, including the cycling of hyaluronan, the gel-like substance that keeps fascial tissue hydrated and gliding freelyThe interstitium — the recently mapped, fluid-filled connective tissue network discovered somewhat by accident in 2015, and why it was invisible to traditional biopsy methods for so longA possible bridge between systems — emerging research suggesting the interstitium may be the physical substrate for the meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how this connects to marma points and Polarity ChampissageThe rasa dhatu connection — why interstitial fluid flow decreasing with age (especially after 50) may be one physical mechanism behind the dryness and depletion of rasa dhatu in perimenopause, and how movement and shaking help keep this fluid circulatingHow to actually shake — shaking in sets of three to six minutes, followed by a minute of stillness to let the body integrate; why subtle shaking is just as effective as big movement; and why consistency matters more than intensityThe synchronicities: Thinking about a chapter on the interstitium in Abigail Rose Clark's book Returning Home to Our Bodies — and getting an email from her about an emboided anatomy class she is teaching on the interstitium hours laters. A New York Times article on the interstitium. An interview with Dr. Neil Theise, the NYU pathologist at the center of the 2015 discovery, on fascia, the interstitium, and consciousness. All arriving within days of each other.Somatic Stretch and Shake: In-person classes are held Thursdays from 9:30–10:30am at Soma in Belfast, Maine. Online on-demand classes and a live series are coming soon — join the email list to stay in the loop.Bibliography & ReferencesThe Interstitium — Discovery & ResearchBenias, P.C., Wells, R.G., Sackey-Aboagye, B., et al. (2018). Structure and Distribution of an Unrecognized Interstitium in Human Tissues. Scientific Reports, 8, 4947. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-23062-6Theise, N.D., & Mahler, S. (2024). Fascia, the Interstitium, and the Living Matrix: Implications for Consciousness Research. [Interview/lecture referenced]Fascia & MechanotransductionEffectiveness of Vibration on Myofascial Trigger Points. World Journal of Yoga, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. https://irispublishers.com/wjypr/pdf/WJYPR.MS.ID.000583.pdfDynamic Responses of Human Skin and Fascia to an Innovative Stimulation Device — Shear Wave Stimulation. PMC/NIH. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11351488/Understanding Fascial Tissue on the Molecular Level — The Calcium-Hyaluronan (CHA) Axis. PMC/NIH. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12785924/Interstitial Fluid Flow & AgingInterstitial fluid flow decreases with age, especially after 50 years. NMR Biomed, 2024 Jul;37(7):e5030. PMID: 37675787. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38796942/Regulation of interstitial fluid flow along adventitia of vasculature by heartbeat and respiration. ScienceDirect. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S258900422400628XSomatic Shaking & TRE ResearchThe Science of Shaking Medicine: Unlocking Neurogenic Tremoring for Trauma Release and Nervous System Balance. https://www.shakingmedicine.com/science-of-shaking-medicineThe science of somatics: how shaking resets the nervous system — Rori Cross Brown Yoga. https://www.roriyoga.co.uk/resources/the-science-of-somatics-and-shakingBooks MentionedClark, A.R. Returning Home to Our Bodies. [Chapter on the interstitium]Resources:Free Masterclass: The Alchemy of the Perimenopause PortalAyurvedic Dosha Quick Reference GuideAbhyanga Self Massage GuideWeekend Nervous System ResetNourished For Resilience Workbook Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram
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Dr. Laurie McCauley, a pioneer in pet rehab therapy, discusses her journey from general practice to developing the first underwater treadmill for dogs. She emphasizes the importance of holistic care, including acupuncture, laser therapy, red light therapy and tuning forks. Dr. Laurie highlights the role of fascia in pet health, explaining its impact on blood flow and nerve function. She also introduces resources for pet owners, such as the "Core and More" exercise program and her "At Home Laser Therapy" course. These tools aim to empower pet parents to improve their pets' health through non-invasive methods, enhancing their quality of life and longevity. Listen in! FB: https://www.facebook.com/OptimumPetVitality IG: https://www.instagram.com/optimum.pet.vitality/ Website: www.optimumpetvitality.com Subscribe on YouTube Like our Facebook Page Follow Us on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn Check out the New Website Subscribe to my "Learn & Go" Email Newsletters OFFER: For the pdf The Top 5 Canine Trigger Points – great for all dogs – text “fascia” to 866-949-0068 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #1 True pet wellness starts from within, where digestion, immunity, and overall vitality are deeply connected. At Ayush Pet, the focus goes back to the roots of healing, drawing from Ayurveda, a system trusted for over 5000 years. For more than 30 years, the Sodhi family has helped people live healthier lives naturally. Now that same level of care is extended to pets. The herbs are sustainably grown in the Himalayan region of India, where pure air, water, and soil support their strength and quality. Each plant is carefully cultivated, harvested at peak potency, and tested for purity, so pet parents know exactly what their pets are getting. Because real wellness isn't about quick fixes, it's about daily support that works with the body, not against it. The mission is simple: to provide medical-grade herbal supplements and share the healing power of Ayurveda with pet parents everywhere. Podcast listeners can get 10% off any Ayush products with code THEJUDYSHOW, found on ayush.com/collections. Healthier digestion, stronger immunity, a better life together, Ayush Pet, natural care backed by tradition. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #2 If your dog is slowing down, struggling with stairs, or hesitating to jump in the car, you know something isn't right. Joint and mobility issues are a leading cause of shortened lifespan, and finding a supplement that truly helps can be frustrating. That's why my colleague, Integrated Veterinarian Dr. Peter Dobias, with more than 35 years of experience, created Joint Powder, the world's first fermented joint supplement for dogs. Thanks to a proprietary dual-stage fermentation process, it is seven to 10 times more bioavailable than conventional supplements, delivering more effective support where your dog needs it most. Made with 13 human-grade natural and organic ingredients, joint powder supports joint comfort, flexibility, cartilage repair, bone health, and tendon function. So, a single formula can replace three to five separate products and lower your costs. It's designed for every life stage, helping puppies and young dogs develop strong ligaments and joints, and supporting a healthy inflammatory response in adult and senior dogs. It comes in recyclable glass and is never sourced from china. Give your dog the chance to move with joy again. Try joint powder risk-free with a lifetime money back guarantee at jointpowder.com and use promo code DRJUDY for 20% off your first order. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #3 You've heard us say it many times. Fresh, real food is the foundation of health. The team here at Naturally Healthy Pets has been feeding raw for years, and we love how My Pet Carnivore can build a personalized raw meal plan that fits your dog's needs perfectly. In just a few minutes, raw feeding should never be overwhelming. Since 2010 they've provided the highest quality nutritious raw food from trusted local sources, and now they even offer the convenience of customized kits for your needs. The My Pet Carnivore raw feeding bundles make starting easy with variety and balanced rotation, or they also carry the same organs that Dr. Judy uses in her pup loaf recipes: heart, liver, and gizzards, so you can confidently build homemade meals yourself. Not ready to fully go raw yet, that's okay. They also have boneless lines that are safe to cook. It's a great first step into fresher feeding. Use code TRUST for 15% off your first order at mypetcarnivore.com and be sure to check out their educational blog and join their email list for ongoing deals.
For the past two months, I've been experimenting with an odd beauty hacking habit: 5-10 minutes daily of fascia manipulation techniques. In this episode, I interview the woman who introduced me to the practice of fascia fortification: Victoria Mortensen, an osteopathy-trained face and body architect.She shares innovative techniques rooted in fascia science and tensegrity principles to enhance facial aesthetics and upper body beauty. Discover how simple daily exercises can lead to noticeable improvements in appearance and well-being.4:15 Tensegrity of the human face8:28 Not a one-size-fits-all Biohack12:42 Addressing facial asymmetry naturally17:34 Beauty hack for greying hair22:59 Beauty is relative23:51 What results to expect and when26:09 The utility of beauty hacking33:56 What is beauty?35:38 Mobility exercises for aesthetics44:27 Fascia "Zone Therapy"46:07 The Ukrainian connection53:27 Jawline-strengthening exercise1:03:40 Send Victoria a selfie1:07:50 Beauty hacking: The counter-intuitive multiplier1:11:33 Reporting my resultsRead
If you've ever trained hard, eaten clean, and still felt bloated, tight, or disconnected from your own body, this episode is for you. CEO Amanda Tress sits down with Dr. Shalini Bhat, chiropractor, gut health expert, and founder of The Movement Boutique in Ontario, Canada, to unpack the surprising connection between your fascia, your gut, and why your glutes might be completely offline — no matter how many squats you do. Dr. Shalini shares how she grew up surrounded by whole-food, root-cause wellness — from her father's organic farm in India to her grandmother's herbal remedies — and how that foundation shaped her signature approach: healing guts and toning butts. You'll learn what fascia actually is, why a tight hip flexor could be the real reason your lower back aches and your glutes won't fire, and how something as simple as the way you breathe is either flattening or bloating your stomach. You'll learn: What fascia really is and why it's now recognized as an organ Why your glutes go "offline" and how to bring them back The S breath technique for deep core engagement and a flatter stomach Why snacking and eating too fast are quietly wrecking your gut health How the bottom of your foot connects to your hamstrings and what to do about it Whether you're a FASTer Way client chasing body composition results or a coach helping women heal from the inside out, this episode is a masterclass in how the body actually works — all connected, all fascial, all fixable. Ready to heal the gut and tone the butt? Tune in now. Join FASTer Way https://www.fasterwayt.com Don't forget to check out our merch, supplements and other great deals: Subscribe: youtube.com/FASTerWaytoFatLoss Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.comfasterwaytofatloss Amanda Tress: @amandatress Dr. Shalini Bhat & The Movement Boutique: @themovementboutique FASTer Way to Fat Loss: @fasterwaytofatloss
Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 6-11-2026: Dr. Dawn discusses fascia — the gelatinous network of sugary proteins, salts, and collagen bundles that has been known to acupuncturists and osteopaths for millennia but ignored in conventional medical training. New confocal laser endomicroscopy technology has finally visualized this "interstitium" as a fluid-filled space draining to lymph nodes, present throughout the GI tract, urinary bladder, dermis, and peribronchial tissues. The structure may play roles in cancer metastasis, edema, fibrosis, and mechanical tissue function. An emailer asks about elevated organic arsenic levels (from sardines) and ultra-filtered dairy. Dr. Dawn explains that arsenobetaine—the protein-bonded form found in fish, is harmless and passes through the body, while inorganic and methylated arsenic accumulate in bone and collagen-rich tissues. In a second question about the safety of ultrafiltered dairy, she notes ultra-filtered products may carry more microplastics from extensive plastic filters and tubing exposure, with aged cheese being particularly concentrated since water removal increases plastic density. An emailer asks about breast MRI contrast options. Dr. Dawn explains that breast MRI requires gadolinium contrast because tumors leak through their poorly-formed blood vessels, creating necessary visual contrast. She strongly recommends macrocyclic gadolinium (a stable birdcage structure) over the linear form, which slips into bones, skin, the brain's caudate nucleus, liver, and spleen for at least eight years and rarely, can cause nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. There is some suggestion it may trigger brain inflammation. She suggests listing linear gadolinium as a drug sensitivity in medical charts. Researchers harvested exosomes from semen. The exosomes evolved to help sperm penetrate egg barriers, making them ideal delivery vehicles for drugs too toxic for traditional administration. These bubble-like vesicles can penetrate the eye to distribute a manganese dioxide nanozyme compound (CMG) across ocular barriers to treat retinoblastoma, a childhood eye cancer typically requiring eyeball removal. Researchers used extracellular vesicles (effectively artificial exosomes) delivered via nasal spray to reverse brain aging in mice. The vesicles carried messenger RNA targeting the NLRP2 inflammasome, restoring mitochondrial activity in neurons and improving memory and recognition in treated animals. The nasal delivery route bypasses the blood-brain barrier, opening possibilities for treating cognitive deterioration without injections or surgical implants. An emailer reports his wife two inches shorter at a new Kaiser facility in another state. Dr. Dawn first considers measurement inconsistency (shoes on or off), then suggests evaluating for compression fractures, disc disease, and parathyroid tumors. She recommends a bone scan, C-terminal telopeptide testing to assess active bone breakdown, and intact PTH to rule out parathyroid pathology if osteoporosis is identified by DEXA scan. Dr. Dawn explores a new brain model addressing how 86 billion neurons store more memory than classical models predict. Astrocytes, previously known mainly for creating myelin sheaths, form tripartite synapses with neurons connecting to thousands of synapses simultaneously, communicating via calcium signaling and gliotransmitters. This could provide the higher-order coupling needed for our dense associative memory that pairwise synaptic connections cannot explain. Disrupting astrocyte-neuron connections in the hippocampus impairs both memory storage and retrieval, supporting this theoretical model. A Nature Neuroscience study found abdominal muscle contractions compress blood vessels connected to the brain and spine via the vertebral venous plexus, physically rocking the brain within the skull. This mechanical swishing may explain how exercise helps clear brain toxins and prevent neurodegenerative disorders, potentially leading to inflatable abdominal devices that could aid brain cleansing during sleep. Montelukast, the common asthma and allergy drug, has been found to block a protein hijacked by triple-negative breast cancer that converts immune cells into "sleeper agents" that clear paths for tumor invasion rather than attacking cancer. Dr. Dawn notes AI is increasingly identifying these drug repurposing opportunities by analyzing molecular shapes and receptor compatibility.
Why is your face aging faster than you feel? You're eating well, exercising, and taking your supplements, yet your skin is still puffy, saggy, and dull. The answer might be hiding in a system most people completely overlook: the lymphatic system and fascia. I'm hosting Cathy Goldstein, a licensed acupuncturist, to break down the four layers of the lymphatic system and why understanding them is the key to real detox and skin rejuvenation. Cathy explains how the fascia acts as an instantaneous, whole-body communication highway and why the face has no natural lymphatic pump. She shares how she achieved a 23% increase in collagen production in just 30 days in a third-party clinical study. We also get into why aggressive tools like fascia blasters can actually hurt you and what to do instead. Cathy describes simple daily practices and frequency-imprinted tools that support your lymphatics, restore fascia flow, and help your cells heal. "You have to take out before you can put in. So if your cells are loaded down with toxins, then there's no way they can take in or deliver nutrients." ~Cathy Goldstein In This Episode: - Cathy's healing journey - Why women feel puffy and inflamed - The four layers of the lymphatic system - How the brain lymphatics detox at night - Fascia as an energetic communication highway - Signs of lymphatic stagnation in your body - Why fascia blasting does more harm than good - Tru Energy's frequency-imprinted body stone - How lymphatics affect aging - Tru Energy's skin care products - Daily routine for lymphatic support Products & Resources Mentioned: Tru Energy Body Lotion and Stone: Enjoy a special discount for Dr. Wendy's listeners at https://truenergyskincare.com/drwendy/?AFFID=526862 Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask: Get 15% off sitewide, plus free shipping and a 12-month warranty, with code WENDY at https://boncharge.com/ Tru Energy Skincare Bio Adaptive Hydration Oil: Try the oil and save up to $197 at trytruenergy.com/wendy5 Organifi Collagen: Save 20% with code MYERSDETOX at https://organifi.com/myersdetox Organifi Happy Drops: Save 20% with code MYERSDETOX at https://organifi.com/myersdetox Heavy Metals Quiz: Check your toxicity score and receive a free video series on how to detox your body at https://heavymetalsquiz.com About Cathy Goldstein: Cathy Goldstein, AP, is an Acupuncture Physician and founder of Tru Energy®, a science-based frequency wellness brand. With nearly four decades of clinical experience, her work bridges functional medicine, detox biology, and cellular repair. She developed Functional Esthetics™, a systems-based approach to aging that focuses on restoring biological function, emotional intelligence, and vitality. Cathy has served on national exam committees, lectured at the university level, and has been featured in publications including Vogue International, Ageless Living Magazine, and Best Holistic Life. Learn more about her work and skincare line at https://truenergyskincare.com/drwendy/?AFFID=526862 Disclaimer The Myers Detox Podcast was created and hosted by Dr. Wendy Myers. This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast, including Wendy Myers and the producers, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from using the information contained herein. The opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.
Rachel baker shares her long journey with understand the fascial network and interconnectedness of the physical human body and how that relates mentally and emotionally. Rachel Baker in this episode announces a new elective class to be taught at MSU on fascial self-healing techniques. The Masters of Self University PODCAST is your highest source of Sacred Truth and Universal Wisdom, offered by Rachel Fiori, mystical teacher, psycho-energetic healer, & CEO. Join our journey of soul transformation with hosts Ellie Lee, Danny Morley, and the rest of our amazing Certified Mystical Coaches of Oneness™.Student Enrollment Information: https://www.mastersofselfuniversity.com/university-enrollmentENTER THE PORTAL TO ONENESS https://www.mastersofselfuniversity.com/portal-to-onenessRachel's Book on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/hkyLRMasters of Self University: https://mastersofselfuniversity.com/Ellie's Social Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellieyjlee https://www.instagram.com/ellieyjleeDanny's Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dannyfmorley https://www.tiktok.com/@dannyfmorley www.youtube.com/@DannyfMorley Rachel Baker's Social Media https://www.instagram.com/msucoachrachel/ https://www.tiktok.com/@coachrachelb
What happens when the illness that nearly killed you turns out to be the catalyst for your greatest healing?Dr. Caroline Hartridge began her medical career firmly rooted in the conventional system. But after years of unexplained symptoms, a missed diagnosis, and a near-death experience during medical school, she found herself questioning everything she thought she knew about health, healing, and the human body.A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, craniosacral therapist, Reiki practitioner, and health consultant, Dr. Hartridge now helps people address the deeper roots of illness by exploring the intersection of mind, body, spirit, environment, trauma, and energy. Her work is grounded in a simple but profound principle: the body does not lie.In this episode, we explore the foundations of osteopathy and how it differs from conventional medicine, the science and philosophy behind craniosacral therapy, the role of fascia in storing trauma, and why emotional and physical injuries may be more connected than most people realize. We discuss concussions, chronic pain, nervous system dysregulation, the body's innate self-healing mechanisms, and the surprising parallels between kayaking, surgery, and energetic medicine.Dr. Hartridge also shares her personal healing journey, her experiences helping patients navigate the medical system during COVID, her work with medical cannabis, and why she believes true healing requires more than simply managing symptoms.Learn more about Dr. Hartridge on her website at https://www.drhartridge.com/.Support Terrain Theory on Patreon! Our member platform gives you access to weekly bonus episode content. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/TerrainTheoryExplore our growing list of intentional Terrain Support products at https://www.terraintheory.net/collections/terrainsupportTerrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netFollow Terrain Theory:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrain_theory/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Terrain-TheoryX: https://twitter.com/terraintheory1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@terraintheoryMusic by Chris MerendaAfterParty music by Brendan Daniel
This episode dives deep into how stress manifests physically, emotionally, and chemically—and how you can leverage this knowledge for better client results and personal health.Key Points:How stress accumulates in tissues and affects overall healthThe interconnectedness of physical trauma, emotions, and chemical imbalancesThe role of fascia and connective tissue in movement and injury preventionPractical tools for tissue health: foam rollers, massage, visceral workHow positions and exercise can influence emotional and physical statesThe importance of breathing and alignment in managing stressConnecting trauma history to ongoing tissue and movement issuesThe significance of fascial slings and pattern training for better movement efficiencyStrategies to enhance client awareness and self-care for longevityInsights on holistic recovery through manual therapy and movement patternsThe Limitless Parent Blueprint PodcastDownload the FREE Recovery EBookApply for Blueprint CoachingIncorporate positional breathing exercises into client routines to improve tissue healthUse manual therapy and tools like foam rollers, massage guns, and guasha for optimal fascia mobilityRecognize the importance of emotional and trauma-informed coaching for holistic resultsThink of injury and tissue issues as patterns stored in the nervous and fascial systems to guide effective interventionTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to issues in tissues and stress manifestation02:06 - The lens shift: viewing stress as a holistic system03:33 - How emotional stress impacts physical health04:59 - The critical link between breathing and emotional regulation05:57 - Hierarchy of needs: oxygen, water, and food in survival07:20 - Trauma's long-term effects on tissues and nervous system09:14 - Understanding physical, chemical, and emotional stressors10:40 - Trauma's storage in tissues and implications for injury12:39 - Impact of chemical intake and hormones on emotional and physical states14:58 - Microbes, gut-brain connection, and butterflies in your stomach16:35 - Fetal position and tissue safety responses18:01 - Positioning and stress exposure for emotional resilience19:00 - The fascial system's communication network20:56 - Hydration's role in fascial health and mobility22:34 - Fascia slings and movement efficiency24:31 - Stretching vs strength training for fascial patterns26:58 - Effects of physical trauma on movement chains28:49 - Injury history and tissue reprogramming33:57 - Scar tissue, adhesions, and tissue mobility recovery36:45 - How to approach degenerative disc issues safely40:11 - Connection between tight muscles, nervous system, and injury risk44:00 - Fascial layers and their role in back pain and emotional health49:16 - Optimizing communication pathways for body awareness54:36 - The importance of mindfulness in movement and recovery62:42 - Diaphragm health and breath training techniques68:43 - Practical integration: positions, breathing, and flow for clients77:07 - Resources for further learning and self-care tools78:33 - The value of feedback and continuous improvement in coachingResources & Links:Connect with Dillan Foss:Additional notes:
Hey Heal Squad! On Monday's show, Maria mentioned this conversation and we knew we had to bring it back. This Throwback Thursday episode with Lauren Roxburgh completely changed the way we think about healing, stress, trauma, and the body. Lauren is a renowned fascia expert, movement therapist, and bestselling author who breaks down the fascinating connection between fascia, the nervous system, stored emotions, and overall health. She explains how trauma, stress, and even the emotions we think we've "moved on from" can get stored in the body, why so many of us are stuck in fight-or-flight without realizing it, and what it actually takes to release those patterns and feel lighter, calmer, and more connected to ourselves. Maria and Lauren also dive into the pelvic floor, the mind-body connection, intuition, and why healing isn't just about thinking differently, it's about feeling differently. This episode is packed with insights you'll be thinking about long after it ends! HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
At 24, Dr. Kate Davis was diagnosed with gastroparesis, an illness that causes severe bloating and constipation. Her gastroenterologist suggested a drug with an extreme side effect, or surgery. She went instead to a chiropractor who specializes in myofascial release, and after a light massage, her symptoms alleviated. Fascia is a thin tissue surrounding our muscles. Waste, tension, toxins and even trauma can live in this tissue, causing lymphatic stagnation and tightness throughout the body if not properly released. Dr. Davis also recommends parasite cleanses, but she asserts that any form of cleanse, detox or release requires a detailed picture of how your body functions before beginning the detox process. Your internal physiology is unique. Reach out to Dr. Kate Davis at her website to learn more about healing chronic gut issues.SUPPORT His Heartbeat through Crown of Beauty Internationalhttps://www.crownofbeautyinternational.com/donateCONNECT with His Heartbeat and Crown of Beauty InternationalWebsite// Facebook//InstagramEmail: crownofbeautyinternational@gmail.comConnect with Sue Corl's Instagram//Facebook// WebsitePurchase Sue's Transformational Bible Studies and Devotionals on Amazon!Sue Corl's best-selling books: Crown of Beauty Bible Study, Broken But UndefeatedCrown of Beauty International: EMPOWERING WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD WITH GOD'S TRUTH!
In this episode of On The Mark, host Mark Immelman is joined by David Bertoli (aka “Davide”) for a deep, visual-first breakdown of how the golf swing actually works in 3D—not as frozen “positions,” but as moving phases driven by what the body is doing internally. David shares how his team built a 3D system that reveals the skeleton, muscles, and fascia in motion—so golfers and coaches can stop chasing a Rory/McIlroy “look” and start optimizing their movement pattern. A major focus is David's framework: the Six Phases of the Golf Swing, built around Center of Mass (COM) movement + Anatomy Trains / fascia chains. They explore why the pelvis is the engine, how COM moves (horizontally and vertically), why maximum unweighting matters for speed, and how “carefree” phase-based movement beats “careful” position-chasing every time. In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✅ Why 3D changes everything: stop studying the club “outside,” start understanding the body “inside” ✅ The difference between positions vs phases (and why a golf swing is a “moving sculpture”) ✅ What Center of Mass actually is, where it sits, and why the pelvis is so tied to it ✅ How COM moves in an “almost infinity-sign” pattern (and why it anticipates the club) ✅ Why elite players get lower than address in transition (and how that fuels speed) ✅ What fascia is (and why the body is a “full web”) + how anatomy chains store/release energy ✅ The Six Phases: from address → shaft parallel → pelvis rotation → top → max unweighting → impact → hands chest-high ✅ A huge myth at impact: why you should not try to open shoulders as much as the ribcage, and ✅ The “eccentric load” trio: core stretch, lead-shoulder stretch, lead-wrist stretch (and why thoracic rotation matters.) Key Takeaways Stop copying positions. Many great swings look different—but the best swings move through similar phases. Pelvis movement predicts swing quality. If the pelvis (and COM) moves well, the rest organizes more naturally. Speed requires going down before going up. The best players drop lower than address, then push up fast into impact. Fascia matters. Efficient golf is stored energy → redirected forces → released energy, not “hit the ball harder.” Carefree beats careful. When golfers chase positions, they get tense; when they move through phases, they flow. After you have listened to this podcast, go to YouTube, search and subscribe to Mark Immelman and watch the show to see David's graphics and presentation of his golfswing research and how his "Phases of the Swing" work.
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Meet the Researchers! Rachelle and Nicole launch a new series of conversations with fascia researchers from around the globe. Our first guest is Caterina Fede from the University of Padua, Italy. Caterina's work focuses on the microanatomy of fascia — the cells, gels, and fibers that determine what fascia is made of and how it's organized. In this conversation, she walks us through the layered architecture that connects the skin to muscle and explains how superficial fascia differs structurally and functionally from deep fascia. If you've ever thought of fat as just the layer you pass through to get somewhere deeper, this conversation might leave you with a whole new perspective. Resources: LAB COURSE: Journey into the MATRIX www.anatomyscapes.com/MATRIX for more information about "Journey Into the MATRIX: the Fascial System" dissection lab workshop. LAB COURSE: Dissection Lab Intensive https://www.anatomyscapes.com/DLI for more information about the "Dissection Lab Intensive" lab workshop. Check out the Anatomy for Touch column in the Massage & Bodywork magazine at https://www.abmp.com/massage-and-bodywork-magazine/anatomy Find out more about AnatomySCAPES! Connect with us! Website: anatomyscapes.com FB: facebook.com/AnatomySCAPES IG: instagram.com/anatomyscapes YouTube: youtube.com/@anatomyscapes Email: info@anatomyscapes.com Host: AnatomySCAPES Co-Directors, Rachelle Clauson and Nicole Trombley, are NCBTMB-approved continuing education providers and teach anatomy explorations for hands-on professionals online and in person. They co-author the "Anatomy for Touch" column in Massage & Bodywork magazine and enjoy helping therapists better understand how anatomy relates to what they are feeling through their sense of touch. Nicole Trombley: As a massage educator, Nicole draws on her passion for human biology to help therapists better understand the tissues under their hands. She owns and operates Equilibrio Massage in San Diego, CA, where she has specialized in massage for pregnancy and postpartum since 2004. Rachelle Clauson: Rachelle loves teaching therapists about the structural organization and beauty of the human fascial system. She served as the Director of Creative and Administrative Affairs for the Fascial Net Plastination Project, and owns Flourish Bodywork, her private practice where she has offered hands-on bodywork in San Diego, CA, since 2003. About Our Sponsors: Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. 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I am thrilled to connect with Dr. Julia Haffner today. She's a European-trained medical doctor who has worked in internal medicine, geriatrics, family practice, chronic pain therapy, esthetics, and hair transplant surgery, where she continuously saw patients struggling with symptoms their bodies were desperately trying to communicate, yet testing failed to provide answers. Today, we explore where stress lives in the body and why midlife can feel so different for women. We discuss the connection between postpartum experiences and perimenopausal symptoms, the nervous system's relationship with fascia as a sensory organ, and how fascia responds to our personal experiences. We also examine trauma as highly bio-individual, lifestyle changes to support the nervous system during midlife, and how perimenopause impacts our adrenals. Dr. Haffner shares how she prefers to advocate for patients within the medical system, and talks about her app, which is free and available for listeners. We also cover how social media and technology influence our stress levels, Dr. Haffner's meridian-related energetic facelift, and how our emotions connect to our bodies. Stay tuned for today's fascinating and insightful conversation with the delightful Dr. Julia Haffner, who also has a book coming out late this year. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: The similarity between postpartum low-estrogen and perimenopausal symptoms How doctors often focus only on measurable lab data while overlooking nervous system dysregulation and chronic stress Dr. Haffner describes fascia as a sensory organ How Dr. Haffner learned to recognize patterns of tension, stress, emotional overwhelm, and physical trauma within the fascia Why trauma is not limited only to major events like war or abuse Why women tend to become more sensitive to stress, relationships, and environmental pressures as their estrogen declines The value of gentler workouts in midlife to support stress reduction and nervous system regulation without increasing cortisol Why years of chronic stress can leave women feeling depleted during perimenopause How constant scrolling can contribute to low-grade stress within the body Dr. Haffner introduces her menopause symptom tracking app Bio: Dr. Julia Haffner Dr. Julia Haffner is a European-trained medical doctor who worked across internal medicine, geriatrics, family practice, chronic pain therapy, aesthetic medicine, and hair transplant surgery — and kept seeing the same thing: bodies crying out for help that no test could hear. Life took her to Italy with her second daughter, where she discovered the ability to feel into any part of the body and sense what's stored there — a memory, a grief, a fear still frozen in the fascia decades later. What most people call limiting beliefs or self-doubt isn't a mind problem. It's stored in the body. In the tissue. In the fascia. And it stays there until someone helps it release. Over 1,000 remote sessions later: cancer in remission, chronic pain dissolved, self-doubt cleared from the body, the spark returning. She is the creator of the Energetic Facelift. Her message: You are your own best doctor. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow. Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book. The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Julia Haffner On her website Dr. Haffner's book, The State Before the Bite: Secrets of the Secret, will be released in late 2026
You're stretching wrong, and I didn't believe it either until Garry Lineham put his hands on me and corrected a decades-old flat arch, a torn bicep tendon limitation, and my hip rotation in 5 minutes! In this episode, the founder of Human Garage walks me through why every time you stretch a muscle your nervous system dumps adrenaline for four hours, how he reverse-engineered the answer in 17 months of solitary confinement after $2.5 million and 300 practitioners couldn't fix him, and why fascia, not your brain, is where your body actually stores trauma. BECOME GARY'S VIP!: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Follow along with Garry's 15-minute full-body stress relief session here: https://bit.ly/3PKeWoY Listen to Garry Lineham: Spotify: https://bit.ly/4tXDclH Apple: https://apple.co/4tIQeDp YT: https://bit.ly/4vceEX9IG: https://bit.ly/4uQ2FOD FB: https://bit.ly/4uhvi7z Thank you to our partners A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD AIRES: "ULTIMATE20 " FOR 20% OFF: https://bit.ly/4a3Duze BAJA GOLD: "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp CYMBIOTIKA: "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4tjyluP GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): https://bit.ly/48QJJrk GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 GOPUFF: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC H2TAB: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S SNOOZE: https://bit.ly/4pt1T6V WHOOP: JOIN & GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” Tuesdays & Thursdays: YT: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka IG: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs FB: https://bit.ly/464VA1H Web: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps 01:21 - Introduction 03:03 - The pain crisis04:37 - Chiropractor cellmate 08:19 - Opening Human Garage in a Venice garage 13:46 - What fascia actually is and the interstitium 15:44 - The body's energy field and fascia communication 17:19 - Reorganizing the body 20:54 - Reducing friction instead of adding force 23:13 - How trauma stores in the body 26:54 - Why self-directed work outperforms practitioner work 30:46 - The shower epiphany and counter-rotation discovery 33:35 - The 15-minute stress reset explained 44:01 - Why stretching creates a stress spike 49:44 - C-sections, cranial compression, and ADHD 53:31 - Where to find the free protocols 55:28 - What does it mean to you to be an Ultimate Human? Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation. Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Neil Theise (thee-ss) is adjunct professor of pathology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Through his scientific research, he has been a pioneer of adult stem cell plasticity and the anatomy of the human interstitium. Dr. Theise's book, "Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness, and Being" calls on his studies in complexity theory to address topics such as consciousness studies and science-religion dialogue. Recently his scientific understandings of integrative medicine have been highlighted in the New York Times, on The Telepathy Tapes, and soon in the documentary, "Phenomena Healing." His next book, "Sarah in the In-Between", relating his mother's elder years' adventures in non-local consciousness will be published by Spiegel & Grau in 2027. Neil's WebsiteNeil's Book: Notes On ComplexityMore on Interstitum:NY TimesRadiolabForthcoming:Phenomena Healing PodcastPhenomena Healing DocumentarySupport the show
Hey Heal Squad! You've heard us say it before: our bodies hold onto more than we realize. But what if some of that stress and trauma is stored in places you'd never expect…like your jaw? Today, Maria is with Human Garage co-founder Garry Lineham to explore the powerful connection between fascia, trauma, tension, and self-healing. Garry shares the origins of Human Garage and how decades of chronic pain, and reliance on constant treatments, led him to a breakthrough: simple, targeted fascial maneuvers that help people support their bodies on their own. He also breaks down the viral moment we've all seen with LeAnn Rimes, and what was really happening during that emotional jaw release. According to Garry, that moment wasn't random, it was the body finally letting go of long-held tension and stress. You'll also understand why jaw tension can impact your entire body, why fascia may play a role in storing trauma, and how releasing that tension can create powerful shifts, emotionally, physically and in LeAnn's case… vocally. Maria and Garry also discuss the idea that chronic dehydration may be playing a bigger role in our health than we think. This episode is eye-opening, thought-provoking, and definitely conversation-starting. Enjoy! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Your body holds onto stress longer than your mind does: Even when you've processed something mentally, your fascia and physical tension patterns may still be carrying it. That tight jaw might be doing more than you think: Jaw tension can signal your body is in a constant state of bracing, impacting posture, stress levels, and overall alignment. You can be drinking plenty of water and still feel dehydrated. Garry proposes this could be linked to how the body holds and distributes fluids, including the role of fascia. Join Us at Day of Reset: https://www.healsquad.com/reset HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AG1: https://drinkag1.com/healsquad GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Garry Lineham on IG: https://www.instagram.com/garrylineham/ Follow Human Garage on IG: https://www.instagram.com/humangarage Visit Human Garage: https://www.humangarage.net/ 28 Day Life Reset Program: https://www.humangarage.net/programs/28-day-life-reset Human Garage Coaching Program: https://www.humangarage.net/coach-certification All Programs: https://www.humangarage.net/programs ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
Episode Highlights With SavannahWhat fascia is and where it is in the bodyFascia is the web of connective tissue that covers the entire body and is an incredible electrical substance It's made up of collagen fibers and is very hydration dependentFascia has more nerve endings than the skin!How fascia gets stuck and how age and hormones affect it Ways to ideally support the fascia for its best function The key to fascia is speed and why movement is so important - the slower you go, the more you engage the nervous system Why we can't force the fascia to do anything and how to help it “melt” insteadYour fascia responds to your emotional state! Fascia has over 250 million nerve endings, which is over 25% more than the skin.Pain is a language that we need to learn to understand and when pain can be a teacherEmotions and pain are really only around for about 12 seconds if we are present with themStuck fascia and aging and how this might be the most powerful non-invasive solution we haveHow to release fascia and remobilize areas that have been stuck You can mobilize fascia in as little as ten minutes a day!Fascia might be the interface between the physical body and the emotional/energetic bodyResources MentionedSavannah's website and her InstagramFace tools and face programs from SavannahFree face mapping toolJill Miller's Fascia work on InstagramLose Your Mind: The Path to Creative InvincibilityBioptimizersI love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium and digestive enzymes. Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama and use wellnessmama15 at checkout to get the best dealJust Thrive:Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order.