The Crackin' Backs Podcast
We are two sport chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “crackin Backs” but a deep dive into philosophies on physical, mental and nutritional well-being. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the greatest gems that you can use to maintain a higher level of health.Podcast Sponsors:Stark Roast Coffee: https://www.starkroast.com/products/crackin-backs-podcast-blendGuardian Grains:
What If Your Chronic Pain Isn’t a Tissue Problem? Dr Steven Capobianco
What if chronic pain isn’t a tissue problem—but a brain map problem?
If you’ve ever thought, “My pain must be structural,” today’s episode flips that script. On the Crackin’ Backs Podcast we dive into why pain persists, how the nervous system and brain maps shape sensation, and how skilled manual therapy can update the body’s map instead of masking symptoms.
We’re joined by Dr. Steven Capobianco, co-founder of RockTape and one of the sharpest minds redefining pain, movement, and human performance through neuroscience-informed approaches to chronic pain and sensory-driven movement therapy.<...
Willpower vs Whypower- Max Rooke
If you’re tired of working harder and getting the same results… this episode is for you.
Most people don’t fail because they lack effort.
They fail because they repeat the same thinking, habits, and identity—year after year—with new goals but the same outcomes.
Today on the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we go beyond motivation to expose the invisible mental patterns that quietly control discipline, confidence, and performance under pressure.
We’re joined by Max Rooke, peak performance coach, author, speaker, and Associate Head Coach at Pepperdine University Women’s Soccer, to bre...
Why Some Spine Surgeries Should’ve Never Happened- Jeff Gross MD
What if spine surgery isn’t the breakthrough—it's the backup plan?
In a world where millions are told “scalpel first” for back pain, joint degeneration, and nerve issues, a quiet revolution is happening in regenerative medicine, non-surgical spine care, stem cells, exosomes, and peptides. On this episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with one of the true pioneers in the field—Dr. Jeff Gross, a spine-fellowship trained, board-certified neurosurgeon who’s pushing healing beyond the knife and toward regeneration.
Dr. Gross has spent over two decades treating back pain, nec...
You’re Not Choking—Your Identity Is Collapsing Under Pressure- Brandon Sprout
Most athletes don’t lose because they lack talent.
They lose because their internal system collapses under pressure.
They dominate in practice.
They prepare, train, visualize…
Then the lights come on—and something shuts down.
In this episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we dive deep into the real mental game of performance with Brandon Sprout, a mental performance coach who works at the intersection of identity, subconscious programming, hypnosis, and NLP to help athletes perform consistently when it matters most.
This isn’t surface-level “mental toughness.”
This is about why athl...
Women Aren’t Small Men—But We’re Still Training Them Like They Are- Dr. Stacy Sims
In a world where women follow the same training, nutrition, and recovery advice as men—and still feel off, overtrained, or under-recovered—this episode changes everything you thought you knew.
Today we’re joined by Dr. Stacy T. Sims, PhD, a world-renowned exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who has spent over two decades challenging the idea that “women are small men.” Instead, she’s helped pioneer a female-focused science of performance, health, longevity, and hormones.
In this conversation we explore:
• What top trackers like HRV and hormones actually mean for women
• Why traditional strength program...
The #1 Thing Everyone Misses About Shoulder Pain- Dr. Josh Satterlee
Fix This and Radically Reduce Your Shoulder Pain | Dr. Josh Satterlee
If shoulder pain were truly a shoulder problem, we would’ve solved it by now.
Yet millions of people—and even athletes—are stuck chasing rotator cuff diagnoses, endless rehab exercises, and generic advice that never fully works.
In this episode of the Crackin Backs Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Josh Satterlee, a nationally recognized sports chiropractor, educator, and performance clinician known for challenging outdated thinking around shoulder pain, movement assessment, and rehab.
Dr. Satterlee has worked...
Could Foot strength be the true key to Longevity? Courtney Conley
Your feet hit the ground thousands of times a day—yet most people treat them like fashion accessories instead of foundations.
Toe spacers. Barefoot shoes. Miracle insoles. Bunion fixes.
Social media has turned foot health into a trend—but pain, plantar fasciitis, bunions, and heel issues keep rising.
In this episode, we cut through the noise with Dr. Courtney Conley, one of the most trusted voices in foot health and human movement. We break down what’s actually supported by biomechanics and evidence—and what’s just well-marketed hope.
This is a...
A Natural Vet Breaks Down What Actually Works for Dog Arthritis, Longevity, and Gut Health
Your dog’s health advice no longer comes from your veterinarian alone—it comes from your social media feed.
Longevity chews. “Stem cell” drops. CBD everything. Miracle arthritis injections. PEMF mats. Laser wands. Every ad promising “10 more years” with your dog.
But how much of it is real… and how much is just marketing wrapped in hope?
In this episode, we do something rare in modern pet health conversations: we slow down, remove the hype, and look at the evidence.
To help cut through the noise, we’re joined by Dr. Sonja Friedbauer...
Who Do You Become After You Almost Die? A Raw Conversation with Kali Parkinson
She Survived a 113-MPH Crash — Kali Parkinson’s Story of Trauma, Healing, and Becoming Someone New | Crackin’ Backs Podcast
One moment, you’re a college student planning your future.
The next, you’re in a car going 113 miles per hour, rolling 15 times down a 300-foot canyon in rural Utah.
On this powerful episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Kali Parkinson, a college student whose life changed in a single, violent moment—and whose story of survival, recovery, and identity will stay with you long after...
AI in Medicine: Are Doctors Still Making the Decisions?
Are medical students and young doctors really becoming better clinicians — or just better prompt engineers with stethoscopes? In this episode of Crackin’ Backs, we go deep with Dr. Ti Pence to unpack AI in healthcare, how it’s reshaping medical training, clinical decision-making, ethical responsibility, bias, and what the next decade of medicine might look like.
From daily AI use in study and documentation to hospitals quietly embedding tools into clinics, we ask the hard questions:
What happens when medical training prioritizes AI fluency over clinical judgment?How can future physicians use AI to...This One Hidden Hormone May Be the Real Key to Menopause, PTSD & Longevity…
What if the hormone you’ve been ignoring your entire life… is the one that could save it?
In this electrifying episode of The Crackin Backs Podcast we welcome back hormone-game-changer Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson — a global thought-leader whose career spans nearly four decades of clinical breakthroughs in hormones, nutrition and gut-health.
Known for calling Oxytocin “the most misunderstood hormone in modern medicine” — not just the so-called “love hormone,” but a whole-body regulator — Dr. Berkson pulls back the curtain on how oxytocin might be the missing link behind loneliness, inflammation, hormone decline, disconnection, anxiety, burnout...
If You Think Scoliosis Is ‘Just for Kids’… Dr. Jeb McAviney Has a Wake-Up Call.
Spines don’t just bend — they reveal who we are, how we adapt, and where modern medicine is still failing. Today on Crackin’ Backs, we sit down with a man who’s been inside those hidden curves, seen what the X-rays don’t show, and is rewriting the entire narrative around scoliosis.
Meet Dr. Jeb McAviney: chiropractor, researcher, speaker, and CEO of ScoliCare. With over two decades in non-surgical spinal deformity care, Dr. McAviney holds a Master of Chiropractic and a Master of Pain Medicine—he’s also developed breakthrough programs like ScoliBalance® and ScoliBrace® and now sits on the board of...
He Survived Paralysis Twice. What Matt Blanchard Reveals Next Will Change How You See Your Own Life
Most people fear one life-changing setback. Matt Blanchard has survived two. And today on Crackin’ Backs, we’re not just talking about recovery — we’re talking about life after paralysis. What happens when the crowds fade, the rehab ends, and an entirely new version of living begins?
Matt’s story is as raw and real as they come. In 2006, a rollover accident left him with a T-12 spinal cord injury, paralyzed from the waist down. After 15 years of relentless therapy he defied the odds and walked again. Then in 2021 a head-on collision with a drunk dr...
Not Done Yet: Firefighter Dennis Lappin’s Comeback From Fear, Injury, and 'You’re Finished'
On today’s episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with one of the most quietly powerful humans we’ve ever met—Dennis Lappin, a career firefighter, father, and American Ninja Warrior who embodies what real strength looks like when no one’s watching.
Dennis runs toward burning buildings for a living…
and for fun, he runs straight into obstacles most people wouldn’t ever attempt.
But his story isn’t about the spotlight.
It’s about the moment the lights went out.
While competing on American Nin...
Healing What Medicine Missed- Dr Andria Klioze
In this compelling episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Andria Klioze—physician, disease-reversal pioneer, and founder of the wellness platform Shield of Life. After years inside the rule-bound system of the Veterans Affairs (VA) caring for patients with advanced illnesses, Dr. Klioze made a bold decision: to leave the traditional structure and build a new model of care focused on gut health, soil microbiome, energy medicine, and true resilience.
In this episode you’ll learn:
What it costs a doctor to trade...The Mindset Behind Greatness: Why Elite Performers Are Still Evolving- Dr. Amy Athey
What if greatness isn’t something you’re born with… but something you grow into?
On today’s episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with one of the nation’s leading minds in performance psychology: Dr. Amy Athey, Chief Wellbeing Officer at the University of Arizona, former NCAA athlete, and trusted mental performance advisor to Olympians, Special Forces operators, professional athletes, and high-pressure CEOs.
Dr. Athey has spent decades inside the mindset of the world’s highest achievers — and her message is both powerful and radically freeing:
Greatness isn’t...
We Don’t Lose Our Minds to Alzheimer’s—We Lose Our Molecules
What if Alzheimer’s isn’t something we merely “treat” but a biochemical imbalance we can restore? On this episode of Crackin’ Backs, we go deep with neuroscientist Dr. Dayan Goodenowe — a pioneer in the science of plasmalogens, memory, and brain restoration.
We begin by peeling back his personal journey: what sparked his fascination with Alzheimer’s, biochemical disease, and the hidden chemistry of consciousness. Then we dive into the heart of the episode:
What are plasmalogens and why are they essential for brain health, memory, and cognition?How could plasmalogen de...Navy SEAL Turned Hospital CEO: Jeff Mengenhausen Exposes Healthcare’s Failures
What do a struggling student, a decorated Navy SEAL, and a hospital CEO all have in common? The answer: Jeff Mengenhausen.
In this explosive episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with the only Navy SEAL in the country running a hospital—a man who’s rewriting the rules of leadership, resilience, and what healthcare should really be.
Jeff’s story is anything but ordinary. Once labeled a “poor student,” he went on to earn Navy SEAL honors, a Purple Heart, and combat commendations. Today, he’s transforming Montrose Regional Health into one of th...
Finding calm in the chaos- Polyvagal coach, Michael Allison
Ever feel your body slam on the brakes at the worst moment—or light up just from someone’s tone of voice? That’s your nervous system running the show. In this episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, polyvagal performance coach Michael Allison (Polyvagal Clinic / The Play Zone) shows us how to find clarity in chaos and silence within the noise—teaching practical tools to shift from stress to calm, from pressure to play right when it counts.
Michael breaks down Polyvagal Theory for non-experts—what it is, why it matters for peak performance, and the top myths he wan...
Leakage, Libido, and Lies: Kim Vopni Exposes the Silent Epidemic No One Talks About.
“Why Are We Still Afraid to Talk About the Pelvic Floor?”
We glamorize six-packs, obsess over core strength, and chase the latest fitness hacks—but here’s the shocking truth: the foundation of your health, strength, and even your confidence isn’t your abs, it’s your pelvic floor. And yet, it’s still one of the most ignored, stigmatized, and misunderstood parts of the body.
On this episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with the bold and unapologetic Kim Vopni—aka The Vagina Coach—a woman who has built her career tearing down taboos...
Sleep Smarter, Live Longer: Insider Secrets from Mattress Expert Fred Kunke
Are you giving more thought to the car you drive than the mattress you sleep on? Think again. We spend nearly a third of our lives in bed, and the quality of your sleep doesn’t just determine whether you wake up groggy or refreshed—it impacts your brain health, mood, recovery, performance, and even how long you live.
On today’s episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Fred Kunke, a veteran in the mattress and sleep industry who’s spent decades helping people transform their nights (and their lives) by finding th...
Can Hypnotherapy Rewire Your Brain—and Break Bad Habits for Good? Dayana Muzinek
What if the fastest way to change your life isn’t more willpower—but a better doorway into your subconscious?
On today’s Crackin’ Backs Podcast, hypnotherapist Dayana Muzinek (Grace Method™ certified) pulls back the curtain on how hypnotherapy works, why it’s more than “stage hypnosis,” and how focused consciousness can help rewire cue–craving–response patterns that drive anxiety, insomnia, IBS/gut issues, chronic pain, vaping, and doom-scrolling. Dayana breaks down her go-to Grace Method flow—from induction to suggestion to post-session homework—and gives listeners a 90-second at-home interrupt (breath + word cue + micro-move) you can use the moment worry bli...
The Mind-Body Code to Beating Chronic Pain -Dr. Jorge Esteves
Is chronic pain really “in the body”… or in the brain’s predictions about the body?
Today on the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jorge Esteves, PhD, DO—an osteopath, educator, and researcher whose work reframes low back pain, sciatica, and other MSK issues through the lens of predictive processing, active inference, and interoception. Dr. Esteves explains why pain is more than a physical signal: it’s shaped by mood, memory, context, and environment—and how the right mix of smart touch, simple movement, precise language, and meaning can rewrite faulty predictions and dial down threat in the ne...
What Happens After the Headlines? Tennyson Jacobson on Trauma, Resilience and Rewriting Her Story
What happens after you kill to survive?
It was Mother’s Day, 2013.
Tennyson Jacobson was home with her newborn and her mom when a man slipped through an unlocked door. In seconds, her safe world vanished—he grabbed her by the ponytail, robbed her, and disappeared.
The next night, he came back.
There was a fight. A knife.
And by the time it was over, the man who tried to destroy her family was dead on her floor.
Most stories end here. But this is where Tennyson’s begins...
Ketamine Wafers, Cannabis Medicine & The Future of Biotech –Dr. Janakan Krishnarajah Unplugged
How far would you go to reshape medicine?
Dr. Janakan Krishnarajah has led over 100 clinical trials, transitioning from bedside physician to a biotech disruptor. On this episode, he reveals that turning point—and the early challenge that redefined his path.
Next: he developed Wafermine, the world’s first sublingual ketamine wafer for acute pain—a bold alternative in the opioid era. How did he convince skeptics this wasn’t anesthesia or recreational use, but revolutionary pain management? We dig into the story behind the innovation and the FDA and EMA approvals that made Phase 3...
Beyond Talk Therapy: Dr. Eva Nowakowski-Sims on Psychedelics, Somatics, and Why the Body Keeps the Score
Dr. Eva Nowakowski-Sims: Where Psychedelics, Trauma, and Somatic Therapy Collide
She’s a PhD, a licensed clinical social worker, a certified yoga teacher, and a psychedelic-assisted therapist. She lifts weights as therapy. She breathes, moves, and guides with intention.
And in a world still stuck on surface-level mental health solutions, Dr. Eva Nowakowski-Sims is flipping the script—inviting us to go deeper into the body, beyond talk therapy, and into the sacred space where healing actually happens.
In this raw and revealing episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we dive into a conv...
History in the Making: Crackin’ Backs First-Ever LIVE Show with Dr. Jason Jaeger at the Florida Chiropractic Convention.
LIVE from Orlando: Dr. Jason Jaeger on Innovation, Politics, and the Future of Chiropractic
On August 23rd in Orlando, Florida, history was made. For the very first time, the Crackin’ Backs Podcast went LIVE in front of a packed audience at the Florida Chiropractic Convention—and the reaction was nothing short of electric. The energy, the crowd, the conversation—it all came together in a way that proved this show was built for the stage.
Our guest for this groundbreaking event was none other than Dr. Jason Jaeger—a ch...
Tough Love or Toxic Habits? A Combat Veteran’s Take on Consistency, Compassion, and Crushing Diet Dogma
On this powerful episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Brittani DaSilva, a U.S. Army veteran, registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and founder of Freedom Nutrition, to talk about what it really takes to break free from toxic dieting and rebuild your relationship with food, fitness, and yourself.
After serving in combat zones while prioritizing mental health, fitness, and nutrition under pressure, Brittani returned home with a mission: to help everyday warriors win their own battles against food shame, emotional eating, and the all-or-nothing mentality that plagues modern wellness.
...Bladder Leaks Aren’t Normal: The Pelvic Floor Truths No One’s Telling You – with Susan Winograd
Is bladder leakage normal? Are Kegels really the gold standard? And what exactly is your pelvic floor doing for you every day—whether you’re pregnant, postnatal, or neither?
In this eye-opening episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Susan Winograd, MSPT, a pioneering pelvic floor physical therapist who turned one painful moment during her own pregnancy into a mission that’s helped thousands reclaim their health, strength, and dignity.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, Susan breaks down what the pelvic floor actually does, why it’s essential...
Parents, Pressure & Performance: Helping Your Kid Thrive Without Burning Out- Max Rooke
Elevate your performance mindset and rewrite the story of success with Max Rooke on the Crackin’ Backs Podcast. In this powerful episode, we uncover how a single “Max Moment” – that lightning-flash insight where everything shifts – ignited his passion for mindset and mental coaching in athletics. From hidden burnout in high-achievers to the perfectionism trap, NIL pressures, social media anxiety, academic stress, and the devastating burnout cascade, Max shares how we can spot mental fatigue early and help refill the tank.
A former professional soccer player...
Posture- How is it connected to success? - Dr. Steve Weiniger
Is your posture silently sabotaging your health, confidence, and focus?
Most people treat posture like an old-school nag—“Sit up straight!”—but what if that advice is more powerful (and more misunderstood) than we ever imagined?
In this eye-opening episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with leading posture expert, educator, and author Dr. Steven Weiniger to expose the real cost of poor posture in today’s high-tech, high-stress world. From tech neck and back pain to mental health and mood, Dr. Weiniger makes the case that posture isn’t just about bon...
AI in Healthcare vs. Human Hands: What’s Worth Saving? Dr. Ti Pence
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What if everything you thought you knew about chiropractic — and healthcare itself — is built on a Foundation of tests, tech, and theory, not trauma-tested touch?
In this explosive episode of Crackin’ Backs, we sit down with Dr. Ti Pence, DC — a fearless chiropractor and with a degree in healthcare administration he is disrupting conventional wisdom on manual therapy education, clinical skills, and the future of hands-on medicine. With decades of real-world experience and a sharp eye for systemic flaws, Dr. Pence pu...
She Said No to Chemo...and Beat Cancer Her Way - Barb Moylan
Imagine hearing from your doctors, "chemotherapy is your only option," and boldly choosing your own path instead. Barb Moylan didn't just survive breast cancer—she challenged conventional medicine and transformed her diagnosis into an empowering journey of holistic healing, self-discovery, and resilience.
In this extraordinary episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we're stepping away from familiar narratives and diving deeper into the lesser-explored dimensions of Barb's experience. Discover how Barb navigated intense financial burdens and systemic healthcare obstacles to pursue groundbreaking alternative treatments—ranging from high-dose IV vitamin C, red-light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen chambers, to precision nutritional prot...
Move Like a Baby, Heal Like a Pro - Dr. Michael Rintala
Ever wonder why chronic pain persists or why some athletes effortlessly maintain peak performance? Join us for a powerful conversation with world-renowned chiropractor and DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization) expert, Dr. Michael Rintala. In this captivating and insightful episode, Dr. Rintala shares his personal journey from enduring a severe spinal injury as a collegiate tennis player to becoming one of the globe's top specialists in movement optimization and rehabilitation.
What You'll Discover:
DNS Explained: Learn how Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization taps into natural, infant-based movements to reset your body's innate stability patterns, relieving pain...Dr. Jennifer Williams Past life regressions Part 2
Ever wonder why certain traumas or anxieties persist, seemingly without explanation or origin? Could the root cause lie deeper than this lifetime, hidden within memories of a past existence? On this compelling episode of the Crackin Backs Podcast, we welcome the groundbreaking Dr. Jennifer Williams, PhD—a licensed clinical social worker, trauma-focused psychotherapist, certified clinical hypnotherapist, researcher, and esteemed university professor. Dr. Williams is renowned for pushing beyond conventional psychotherapy boundaries, skillfully bridging neuroscience, hypnotherapy, and trauma healing.
When you hear "past life regression," do you think of mysticism or imagination? Think again. Dr. Williams demystifies this of...
Train Smarter, Recover Better, Move Freer - Dr. Mike Stella
What if everything you thought about injury rehab, performance, and recovery was dead wrong?
On this electrifying episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Mike Stella, ATC—renegade athletic trainer, movement expert, founder of Movement Underground, and outspoken critic of traditional rehab models. Known for his game-changing mantra, “We don’t change tissue; we change movement,” Mike is flipping the script on how we think about healing and performance.
But this philosophy wasn’t born in a lab—it was forged through pain. A career-ending knee injury, a single-parent...
Back Pain Was Ruining His Life; So He Invented a Solution- Dr. Eric Goodman
Imagine facing the decision between major spinal surgery or forging your own path to wellness through innovative movement—this was the crossroads that defined Dr. Eric Goodman's life. Today, he's the creator of Foundation Training, a revolutionary approach born from his personal battle with debilitating back pain during chiropractic school. Choosing movement over fusion surgery, Dr. Goodman transformed his own pain into a powerful healing methodology that's redefining vitality and resilience for thousands worldwide.
In this captivating episode, Dr. Goodman dives deep into his unique methods, emphasizing decompression breathing and posterior chain activation—techniques distinctively designed to enga...
Silent Epidemic Exposed: Therapist Vince Ruiz Explains Why 1 in 4 Americans Walk Away from Family
Welcome to a powerful episode of the Crackin Backs Podcast, where we explore the sensitive and increasingly prevalent topic of family estrangement with acclaimed therapist Vince Ruiz. With research indicating that roughly 1 in 4 Americans experiences estrangement from a family member, this episode seeks to uncover the complexities behind why families silently break apart.
In this deeply insightful conversation, Vince Ruiz sheds light on the emotional, psychological, and societal factors fueling the growing epidemic of parent-child estrangement. Discover common triggers such as emotional abuse, toxic behaviors, conflicting values, unmet expectations, and traumatic family events. Vince also addresses how...
The Great Rewiring: How Technology Hijacks Our Minds- Mathew Mattera
Are our smartphones silently rewiring our brains? In this compelling episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Mattera—retired Naval officer, mental health advocate, and author of Hope: My Journey of Love, Loss, and Faith .
Matthew shares his personal journey through profound loss, including the tragic suicide of his daughter, and how these experiences propelled him into the fight against the mental health crisis. He introduces the concept of "The Great Rewiring," exploring how the advent of smartphones and social media has fundamentally altered our cognitive functions and emotional well-being.
Key Ta...
When Traditional Therapy Isn’t Enough: A Journey into Intuitive Healing- Dr. Jennifer Williams
In this captivating episode of the Crackin Backs Podcast, we welcome renowned trauma therapist and mental health expert, Dr. Jennifer Williams. With over 27 years of clinical experience, Dr. Williams uniquely integrates neuroscience, mindfulness, clinical hypnosis, and past-life regression therapy to explore profound healing pathways for the mind, body, and spirit.
Listeners will journey through the fascinating intersections of modern neuroscience and ancient healing traditions. Dr. Williams tackles tough questions, guiding us through how these unconventional methods provide transformative insights into trauma recovery and emotional resilience.
Dive deep into the controversial yet compelling practice of past-life...
