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.
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Episodes
268 episodes
You’re Chasing the Next Fix—But Ignoring What Your Body Needs Most- Dr. Jason Pencek
Everyone’s chasing the next breakthrough in health.Peptides. Hormones. IV therapy. Regenerative injections.But what if the real problem isn’t what you’re taking… it’s that your body has stopped ...
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Anxiety, Burnout, and Success: Why Your Nervous System Is the Real Issue- Ashley Alderette Psy.D
Why are so many high performers quietly falling apart?They’re disciplined.They’re successful.They’re doing everything “right.”And yet… anxiety, burnout, and emotional instability are rising—especially among high-achieving ...
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Peptides the Future of Medicine—or the Most Misused Health Trend Right Now? Regan Archibald
Peptides are everywhere right now.From fat loss and muscle growth to injury healing, anti-aging, and longevity, these tiny signaling molecules are being marketed as the future of medicine. But between influencer hype, online “research pe...
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Do Calories Really Matter? The Truth About Fat Loss, Metabolism & Why Diets Fail – Douglas Kalman PhD
If you’ve ever felt confused by nutrition… you’re not alone.Calories matter. Calories don’t matter. Carbs are the problem. Carbs are essential.In today’s world, nutrition advice is louder than ever—but r...
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Creatine, Muscle, and Female Metabolism: Why Women’s Fitness Advice Was Built Wrong | Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan
Women’s health and performance science is finally catching up—but for decades, much of the research guiding training, nutrition, and recovery was built primarily on male physiology. That mismatch has left many women feeling like they’re doing e...
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Your Brain Isn’t Broken—You’re Living Out of Sync With Your Biology | Benjamin Smarr PhD
Your brain doesn’t just run on chemistry. It runs on time.Every day your body broadcasts signals through sleep timing, light exposure, body temperature, hormones, and circadian rhythms—yet most people ignore these patterns while...
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When Failure is NOT an option- Daniel Carlton, 2x Purple heart recipient
What happens when everything you thought defined you… is taken in a single moment?For Daniel Carlton, that moment came in 2012 while serving as a U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, when he stepped on an IED—losing one leg and n...
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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’...
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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 go...
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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, ...
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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....
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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
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The #1 Thing Everyone Misses About Shoulder Pain- Dr. Josh Satterlee
Fix This and Radically Reduce Your Shoulder Pain | Dr. Josh SatterleeIf 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...
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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 i...
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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 “...
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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 PodcastOne moment, you’re a college student planning your future.The next, you’re in a car going 113 miles ...
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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 ...
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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-cha...
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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 hidde...
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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 recove...
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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—
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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...
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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 mi...
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