Podcasts by The Optimal Body
Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions. Along with expert guests, the goal of The Optimal Body is to help you discover what optimal means in your own body.
Further podcasts by Jen Esquer & Dom Fraboni
Podcast on the topic Gesundheit und Fitness
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334 | Our Top Tips to Improve Shoulder Health & Reduce Pain from 2023-12-11T03:00
Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the shoulders! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the potential causes of shoulder pain, the role of posture with regards to shoulder health...
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333 | Individualizing Yoga to Fit Your Own Body & Life with Brett Larkin from 2023-12-04T08:54:53
"When you realize anaotmy is a limitation, it actually becomes a liberation." We have invited Brett Larkin onto The Optimal Body Podcast to discuss her evolution with the Yoga practice...
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332 | Our Top Tips to Improve Hip Health & Reduce Pain from 2023-11-27T09:13:19
Tune into optimal health where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the hips! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the potential causes of hip pain and how compensatory or coordination defects play a role in th...
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331 | The Ideal Ergonomic Office Chair to Improve Posture & Relieve Back Tension with Dr. Ashley Williams, PT, DPT from 2023-11-21T00:03:04
Is sitting the new smoking? Is standing better for us? We have Dr. Ashley Williams, the sitting expert, on to discuss all things sitting, standing, chairs and posture. We're getting to the r...
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330 | Our Top Tips to Improve Upper Back Health & Reduce Pain from 2023-11-13T13:56:25
Tune into part 3 of our back pain series where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the neck! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of the upper back, what may be contributing to upper back pain, as ...
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329 | Applying Body Building Principles to Optimize Health for Everyone with Justin Mihaly from 2023-11-06T07:00
“There’s a very fine line between bodybuilding and just complete neglect of health," says Justin Mihaly. In this episode, Bodybuilder, Justin Mihaly dives into where his interest in bodybui...
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328 | Our Top Tips to Improve Neck Health & Reduce Pain from 2023-10-30T07:00
Tune into part 2 of our back pain series where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the neck! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of the neck, what may be contributing to neck pain, as well as the ...
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327 | Understanding Hormone Health & Regaining Balance with Julia Glanz from 2023-10-23T08:07:45
Feel like you’ve tried everything, from working out to eating healthy, and still have little to no results? Listen to the interview with Julia Glanz – registered dietician, strength and conditio...
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326 | Our Tips to Avoid & Improve Low Back Pain from 2023-10-16T05:47
Tune into part 1 of our back pain series where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the most aggravated and common pain point in the back - Low Back Pain. DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into what may be causin...
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325 | How Float Therapy Helps Improve Stress, Chronic Pain and Mineral Deficiencies with Maxwell Casa from 2023-10-09T06:00:41
Ever heard of Float therapy? Sensory Deprivation? In this episode, we unravel the mysteries surrounding float therapy, its benefits, what it means to open up your magnesium stores, and the intr...
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324 | Peroneal Tendinitis: Pain on the Outside of your Ankle? from 2023-10-02T07:49:56
Been diagnosed with Peroneal Tendinitis? Or experiencing pain on the outside of your ankles? DocJen and Dr. Dom have got you covered in this episode explaining what the peroneals are, their func...
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323 | Overcoming Chronic Pain with Ashleigh Di Lello from 2023-09-25T06:30:36
We go back to 13 years of age when Ashleigh Di Lello describes her experience with her first health scare and walks us through the road to getting her health back when the works of the medical s...
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322 | High Hamstring Strains: Pain Under The Butt from 2023-09-18T07:32:06
Are you struggling with pain under the butt? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into this overuse injury that often affects hypermobile individuals or anyone who encounters a lot of deceleration, such as a...
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321 | Using NAD+ to Improve Healthspan & Longetivity with Dr. She from 2023-09-11T06:00:41
Have you heard of taking NAD+ for longevity? We have Dr. She to break down what NAD+ is and its essential role in energy, inflammation, and oxidative stress. With a particular emphasis on aging ...
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320 | Do I Have Overactive Quads? from 2023-09-04T07:00:31
Are you struggling with tight quads? Perhaps you feel everything in your quads? DocJen and Dr. Dom speak into tight and overactive quadriceps, explaining its possible root cause, it’s relevance ...
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319 | Breaking Down Rehab Science with Dr. Tom Walters from 2023-08-28T06:00
From pain to passive treatment to posture to bad movement to education, Dr. Tom Walters takes a deep dive into pain. Dr. Walters explains how to identify when your pain needs to be checked out a...
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318 | What To Do About Turf Toe from 2023-08-21T08:12:07
By popular request, DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into Turf Toe and what is happening within the body during this diagnosis. They explore who is most affected and what types of activities exacerbate t...
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317 | Myths vs Facts about Diastasis Recti with Antony Lo from 2023-08-14T08:35:26
Can non-pregnant individuals have Diastasis Recti? Antony Lo takes a deep dive into all things core, diastasis recti, and pelvic floor. By describing the medical definition for diastasis recti, ...
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316 | Navigating Our Postpartum Journey from 2023-08-07T07:00:28
DocJen and Dr. Dom get personal as they dive into their recent post-partum journey. With an unexpected cesarian, they dive into the environment and mindset changes that occurred, as well as how ...
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315 | Coming Back to Nature to Heal Your Gut with Christian Limoges from 2023-07-31T11:04:49
We have Christian Limoges on to discuss how we can begin to eat according to the way our digestive tract was created. By using powerful real-life analogies to capture how the digestive system wo...
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314 | The Best Ways to Rehab Groin Pain from 2023-07-24T13:00:42
Want to know how you can possibly decrease your groin pain or inner thigh strain today? Tune in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom explore different inner thigh injuries, what populations tend to obtain the...
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313 | New Ways to Navigate Your Strange Pain with Scott Rewick from 2023-07-17T11:00:22
From traditional Western medicine rooted in pharmaceuticals to a more root-cause-based approach when approaching pain, Scott captures this paradigm shift as he interviews 60+ healthcare professi...
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312 | Does Exercising Make My Hip Arthritis Worse? from 2023-07-10T06:59:58
Feeling pain in your hips? Worried about getting hip osteoarthritis? When we think of hips, bones, and aging, osteoarthritis seems to be what we fear most. But, it does not have to be that way. ...
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311 | Learn How to Reverse Your Biological Age with Chris Mirabile from 2023-07-03T07:00:37
Can you reverse ageing? We have Chris Mirabile on to share his brain tumour survival journey and what influences his passion for his work around ageing. As he predicts the potential causes of hi...
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310 | Tailbone (Coccyx) Pain from 2023-06-26T06:56:25
Tailbone pain? DocJen and Dr. Dim dive into the diagnosis for tailbone pain and all the potential causes. Diving into the current research comparing surgical and conservative treatments, they sp...
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309 | How to Improve Mind-Body Muscle Connection from 2023-06-19T07:00:53
Feeling certain muscles and not others? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into mind-body muscle connection and how to coordinate the the awareness around your muscles. With 5 ways to improve mind-body mus...
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308 | How Myofascial Release + HIIT Improve Joint Health As We Age with Jill Miller from 2023-06-12T07:59:42
Let's decipher the myths around HIIT and how myofascial release can be leveraged to enhance tissue preparation and recovery. We have Jill on once again, myofascial release expert, to break d...
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307 | Finding the Root Cause of Inflammation with Dr Stephen Cabral from 2023-06-05T08:00:56
Is inflammation bad? Dr. Stephen Cabral describes what inflammation is and whether it is bad. By discussing the theories behind increases in inflammation that occur with age, Dr. Stephen Cabral ...
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306 | The Science of HIIT Workouts from 2023-05-29T06:00:37
Are you afraid of HIIT? Perhaps age is holding you back from HIIT? DocJen and Dr. Dom suggest that "high intensity" is relative, which means that it is adaptable and accessible to ever...
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305 | Becoming a Conscious Parent with Dr Shefali from 2023-05-22T06:00:42
Have you heard of conscious parenting? Dr. Shefali, doctor of clinical psychology, presents a paradigm shift in parenting by prioritizing connection over correction. By providing insight into wh...
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304 | Fibromyalgia: What Does The Research Say To Do? from 2023-05-15T07:00:05
Do you have or know an important other with Fibromyalgia? We're diving into the considerations that need to be accounted for around expectations for Fibromyalgia patients, what Fibromyalgia ...
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303 | Discussing Ketamine and Psychedelic Therapies with Dr Sam Zand from 2023-05-08T08:18:59
Is Ketamine better than antidepressants? Could ketamine be the future for depression treatment. Research proposes that a combination of treatments serves depression outcomes best, but with only ...
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302 | Our Baby's Physical Therapy and Chiropractor Appointments from 2023-05-01T07:00:07
Here’s what providers can do to be more effective healthcare care providers from assessment, treatment, and plan of care. DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into their experience with a Paediatric chiropra...
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301 | The Research Behind PRP and Stem Cell Treatments with Dr Gregory Lutz from 2023-04-24T08:00:23
Stem cells vs Platlet Rich Plasma (PRP) - Which is most effective? It turns out, regenerative medicine is context dependent. Dr. Gregory Lutz provides a rundown on what regenerative medicine and...
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300 | Q&A: Shoulder Impingement, Diastasis Recti, Meralgia Paresthetica from 2023-04-17T08:00:38
It's episode 300! In this episode, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dives into shoulder impingement, diastasis recti, and meralgia paresthetica - what it is, its potential causes, and what to consider ...
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299 | Hormonal Health & Understanding What is "Normal" with Dr Jolene Brighten from 2023-04-10T09:37:14
Let's talk about Sex, baby! We have Dr. Jolene Brighten to uncover whether or not what our experiencing is normal! By sharing a practical tool to identify what symptoms may be affecting your...
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298 | Our Birth Story from 2023-04-03T10:00:24
The birth story. It’s here! DocJen and Dr. Dom walk the path of the birth of Dante one month after the labour process. Still fresh in their mind and feeling the emotions of birth, they describe ...
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297 | Finding a Better Postpartum Plan with MD, Dr Morgan Lee from 2023-03-29T08:00:01
Unsure of your post-partum plan? Dr. Morgan Lee, the board-certified Sports Medicine Physician, walks the path of the experiences that drew her to creating postpartum pregnancy plans. Through th...
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296 | Why Do We Need to Understand How Mindset Plays a Role in Pain? from 2023-03-27T08:00:25
Can mindset play a role in pain? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into the psychology and neuroscience of pain, discussing how mindset may perpetuate or distract away from one’s pain experience. They d...
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295 | Recovery From Paget-Schroetter Syndrome as a Professional Athlete with Paige Nielsen from 2023-03-22T00:00
Navigating injury and surgery as a professional athlete typically involved a whirlwind of mental, physical, and relational pitfalls. We have Paige Nielsen, a professional Angel City FC soccer at...
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294 | Ankylosing Spondylitis: Stiffening of the Spine?! What Can You Do? from 2023-03-20T09:00:53
Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into what Ankylosing Spondylitis is and what could be contributing to your symptoms as a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease...
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293 | Understanding Dietary Protein and a Muscle Centric Approach with Dr Gabrielle Lyon from 2023-03-15T12:00
If you're wondering what the best type of protein is or how to present muscle wasting as you age, this one is for you! Dr. Lyon, the founder of the Institute for Muscle Centric-Medicine™, dives ...
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292 | Sleeping Positions, Pillows and Mattresses! All You Need To Know from 2023-03-13T09:01
Waking up feeling achy, stiff, and sore? Thinking it may be your bed, mattress, pillows, or sleeping position? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive what it means to find your most optimal sleeping positio...
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291 | Reversing Cavities and Debunking Oral Care Product Myths with Trina Felber from 2023-03-08T15:26:10
Struggling with bad breath? Could your toothpaste and mouthwash be causing more harm than good? Trina Felber, founder of Primal Life Organics dives into the science behind remineralization and h...
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290 | Meniscus Injury? What Does The Research Say? from 2023-03-06T13:05:26
Is your meniscus injury worrying you? Considering surgery but feel like there's a way out? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into the current research on surgery versus conservative treatment in long-t...
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289 | A Practical and Individualized Approach to Nutrition with Tamar Samuels from 2023-03-01T00:00
Eating disorders, emotional eating, IBS, SIBO, and weight loss. We're discussing it all with Tamar Samuels, co-founder of Culina Health. By distinguishing the difference between eating disorders...
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288 | What is this Bump On the Back of my Heel? Haglund's Deformity? from 2023-02-27T14:30:03
Bump on the back of your heel? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy related to Haglund’s deformity and who is most affected. As Dr. Dom shares his experience with Haglund’s deformity, they e...
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287 | A Body By Breath with Jill Miller from 2023-02-22T09:00
Did you know 17-53% of the population experience anxiety during relaxation and meditation? Jill Miller, author of Body by Breath and The Roll Model, and the co-founder of Tune ...
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286 | Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome the Reason for My Tingling Hands? from 2023-02-20T09:00:02
Feeling tingling/ numbness from the next through the arm? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of thoracic outlet syndrome and current perspectives on conservative versus surgery as treatm...
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285 | The No BS Approach to Weight Loss and Fat Loss with Ben Carpenter from 2023-02-15T15:40:04
Did you know 50% of Americans diet at least once a year? We have Ben Carpenter on to uncover the truths about weight loss. By diving into what drew him to follow a career path in weight loss, he...
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284 | Shoulder Blades Down and Back May Not Be The Best Cue from 2023-02-13T09:00:21
Have you heard the cues shoulder blades down and back? DocJen & Dr. Dom describe the problem with this cue in relation to flaring of the ribcage and enhanced stress signalling within the bod...
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283 | The Tools Learned to Overcome Breast Cancer and Truly Thrive with Rachel Luna from 2023-02-08T09:00
Permission to offend? We're about to get unfiltered and unafraid with Rachel Luna, author of Permission To Offend and Neuro Coach. Through her triple breast cancer journey, Rachel ...
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282 | Overactive Upper Traps? How Do You Turn Them Off?! from 2023-02-06T14:44:43
Are your shoulders or neck constantly giving you trouble? Listen in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into what the upper trapezius muscle really is and why they’re so easily tensed. If you feel stre...
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281 | Best Oral Hygiene From Birth, Pregnancy and Beyond with Dr. Kami Hoss from 2023-02-01T09:00:08
Did you know oral hygiene is linked to gestational diabetes, cardiovascular risk, cancer risk, and arthritis? Dr. Kami Hoss explores the depths of dental care and oral hygiene as it affects diff...
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280 | Constant S.I. or "Sacroiliac Pain"? Here's What You Can Do from 2023-01-30T13:37:48
Have you ever been told you have a “stuck” or “unstable” SI joint? Struggling with SI pain? Tune in as Dr. Dom and Doc Jen explain what an SI joint, or a Sacroiliac joint, is and what it really ...
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279 | Using Somatic Therapies to Heal Relationship Trauma with Lauren Zoeller from 2023-01-25T08:49:43
Have you heard of somatic therapy? Lauren redefines how unresolved trauma is stored in our bodies with Lauren Zoeller. To kick off this interview, Lauren defines what somatic experiencing is and...
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278 | IT Band Syndrome: What You Need To Know from 2023-01-23T12:54:52
Diagnosed with IT Band Syndrome? Feeling pain on the outside of the knee? Rolling out your IT band? DocJen & Dr. Dom describes the anatomy of the IT bands, the muscles that connect into, and...
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277 | Do These Diet Apps Really Work? How Dr. Kyra Bobinet is Making Lasting Changes from 2023-01-18T14:23:32
Diet apps and mindset. Let's dive into how Dr. Kyra is bridging the gap between technology and mindset to promote true behaviour change. As a medical doctor, she rediscovered the need for expert...
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276 | Feel Stuck in Anterior Pelvic Tilt?! What You Should Do from 2023-01-16T09:00
Should you fix your Anterior Pelvic Tilt? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss the misconceptions surrounding anterior pelvic tilt, particularly as it relates to low back pain. Presenting the current pe...
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275 | How to Heal through Cancer with Dr. Leigh Connealy from 2023-01-11T09:00:27
Is cancer preventable? Dr. Leigh Connealy, the founder of the Cancer Center For Healing, speaks to the flaws of traditional hospital cancer care and highlights how her institute offers a unique ...
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274 | What Can You Do For Your Scoliosis? from 2023-01-09T09:00:04
DocJen & Dr.Dom defines the Scoliosis diagnosis, presenting the current perspectives on the causes of scoliosis and the determinants of scoliosis- associated symptoms. Furthermore, they disc...
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273 | The Process of Developing Resiliency and Grit with Neeta Bhushan from 2023-01-04T09:00:36
What does it mean to master your emotions? Is bottling up your emotions the solution? Neeta discusses her journey of healing and how she found emotional release from psychological traumas throug...
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272 | Reframing SMART Goals for a New Year! from 2023-01-02T09:00:58
What are your SMART goals for 2023? DocJen and Dr. Dom breakdown SMART goals, describing what specificity, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely goals entail. Yet, they expand the SMART f...
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271 | Finding Alignment in the Body with Aaron Alexander from 2022-12-28T08:00:05
What is tissue work actually doing? Is physical touch your only"fix"? Aaron Alexander, manual therapist, provides the truths about manual therapy and its therapeutic effects on the nervous syste...
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270 | Do I Really Need Mobility Daily? Especially If I'm Already Active? from 2022-12-26T08:28:09
How much does mobility matter? DocJen & Dr.Dom explore the realms of mobility and how it sets the foundation to your physical health. With applications to aging, enhancing integrity and tole...
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269 | Nutrition Myths and Facts During Pregnancy with Ryann Kipping from 2022-12-21T08:00:15
To separate truths from myths, we have Ryann Kipping on to discuss nutrition myths surrounding nutrition. She provides insight into safe caffeine consumption and whether the source of caffeine m...
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268 | Piriformis Syndrome: Why Am I Getting This Pain In My Butt? from 2022-12-19T09:00:47
Pain in the buttock? Feeling shooting/tingling sensations in your low back or glutes? Perhaps a deep buttock pain? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the how deep gluteal syndrome and piriformis syndr...
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267 | Reframing Diet for Sustainable Weight Loss with Lisa Moskovitz from 2022-12-14T08:00:17
Can you lose weight with a sustainable diet? We are reconceptualising and re-framing weight loss with Lisa Moskovitz. Lisa provides perspective on what it means to combat popularized diet cultur...
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266 | What Should You Do For Your Plantar Fasciitis Pain? from 2022-12-12T08:00:39
Got plantar fasciitis? Heel pain? DocJen & Dr. Dom describe what is happening physiologically during plantar fasciitis, especially when the symptoms are present. Then, they present new resea...
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265 | What Is Manual Therapy and When Is It Beneficial with Dr. Erson Religioso from 2022-12-07T09:40:29
Does manual therapy fix you or put structures back into place? We have Dr. Erson to discuss the truths about manual therapy and how we can optimally use manual therapy to create long term change...
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264 | Why Does My Low Back Hurt When I Lay Flat on the Floor? from 2022-12-05T09:40:46
Back pain when you lay down? DocJen & Dr. Dom have got you covered! Firstly, they dive into how pelvic positioning affects different biases within the body. Through pelvic tilt talk, they ex...
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263 | A Better Way to Exercise through Chronic Pain with Dr. Shannon Ritchey from 2022-11-30T09:00:05
Has your chronic pain stopped your from exercising? Dr. Shannon Ritchey’s expertise lies making exercise accessible to those in pain. She briefly shares where her passion for physical therapy st...
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262 | Calf Strain or Pain During Activity? What Should You Do? from 2022-11-28T09:00:53
Diagnosed with a calf strain? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of the calf and how it relates to knee and ankle function. Furthermore, they discuss the causes of different calf strains...
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261 | Improving Our Foot's Natural Ability with Podiatrist, Andy Bryant from 2022-11-23T09:18:43
Do you wear orthotics? Andy Bryant, a podiatrist, shares his expertise on foot health and what it means to get the foot to move more naturally. As he shifted from principles of traditional podia...
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260 | Spondylosis: What To Do For Your Aging Spine from 2022-11-21T17:16:50
Diagnosed with Spondylosis? DocJen & Dr. Dom provide the truth on the spondylosis diagnosis. Hint: it actually describes the natural aging process of the spine. Interestingly, they share a s...
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259 | Understanding the Magic of What It Means To Surrender with Kute Blackson from 2022-11-16T09:00:26
How do you define "surrender." Surrender is a word with a negative connotation typically. However, Kute Blackson redefines surrender as a means to let go of control and open/ liberate ...
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258 | Chronically Tight Hamstrings? Constantly Stretching Without Improvements? from 2022-11-14T09:00:50
Are your hamstrings always tight? DocJen & Dr. Dom explain the difference between physiological tightness and the sensation of tightness, highlighting the neural modulation of sensation. The...
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257 | Nagivating Fear and Anxiety with Ben Harris from 2022-11-09T09:00
Is fear holding you back? Ben Harris, a fear coach, describes fear as a protective mechanism, alluding it to concepts of love and disguise. Then, he dives into how you can identify the root caus...
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256 | Why Does My Low Back Hurt After Walking Long Distances? from 2022-11-07T09:00:30
Low back pain while walking? DocJen & Dr. Dom explain why your low back may be flaring up during long-distance walks and what could be contributing to your low back pain. They explain how fe...
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255 | Pelvic Floor Changes from Puberty through Postpartum with Dr. Sara Reardon from 2022-11-02T08:12:11
We discuss it all here. Dr. Sara Reardon dives into her experience with pelvic floor education and shares the driver for her passion for pelvic floor health. She explains the anatomy and physiol...
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254 | Why Do My Hips Keep Going Out of Place? from 2022-10-31T09:00:07
Why do my hips keep going out of place? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss what it means for your hips to go out of place, explaining the tests therapists use to diagnose "hip misalignment." They desc...
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253 | Merging Chiropractor, Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Care to Treat the Whole Person with Dr. Kevin Marryshow from 2022-10-26T08:00:42
Dr. Kevin Marryshow, a co-founder of Myodetox, starts off by comparing and contrasting a chiropractor with a physical therapist, emphasizing the need for cross-collaboration between rehabilitati...
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252 | Five Things I Should Start to Care About in My Body as I Age from 2022-10-24T08:00:15
Preserve your health as you age! We're providing paradigm shifts in the way we approach degeneration and movement. By age 85, approximately two-thirds of all reported injury-related deaths are d...
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251 | Understanding Electrolytes, Sodium Intake and Diet with Robb Wolf from 2022-10-19T08:00:14
Is Salt bad? Do you need to supplement electrolytes? We have Robb Wolf on, co-founder of LMNT electrolytes, to provide expertise on the topic of electrolytes. Robb provides deep insight into the...
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250 | Three Techniques You Haven't Been Taught to Help Improve Your Mobility from 2022-10-17T08:00:54
How is your recovery? Perhaps, your stress? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into three techniques you haven't considered when it comes to your ability to relieve pain and tension, relax, recovery, and...
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249 | The Tools & Techniques Necessary to Combat Chronic Stress with Dr. David Rabin from 2022-10-12T10:34:45
The American Institute of Stress reported that 33% of individuals experience extreme stress, of which 73% struggle with stress-related mental health issues. We have Dr. David Rabin to discuss th...
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248 | Pubic Symphysis Pain: SPD in Pregnancy (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction) from 2022-10-10T08:23:46
Aches and pains around the pelvis? Pubic symphysis dysfunction has been reported in 31.7% of pregnant women. DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into what pubic symphysis is, providing a brief summa...
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247 | Eat Your Vitamins for Longevity with Mascha Davis from 2022-10-05T08:00
Do you need to supplement for longevity? Mascha Davis, registered dietician, offers the best of her insights on how eating a balanced, no -eliminating and whole foods diet can leverage an optima...
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246 | Why Am I Getting Back Spasms? What Does It Mean? from 2022-10-03T08:00:21
Struggling with back spasms? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss the nature of back spasms and what could be contributing to its occurrence and frequency. They expand beyond issues within the structure...
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245 | Using Sports Psychology to Reframe Movement and Injury with Dr. Haley Perlus from 2022-09-28T08:00:52
You ask, we deliver! We have sports psychologist, Dr Haley Perlus, on to discuss the role psychology plays in building long-term habits and navigating injury and pain. She emphasizes how sports ...
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244 | How Do I Fix All My Imbalances in My Body? from 2022-09-26T10:49:38
Do you need to fix your imbalances? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss muscular imbalances, normalizing asymmetries that are present within our bodies from birth. Discussing gluteal amnesia, leg lengt...
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243 | The Importance of Peer-to-Peer Support in Mental Health with Adam Lippin and Dr. Birnbaum from 2022-09-21T06:28
"61% of Americans don’t have someone to talk to when they need to get something off their chest” You may not need clinical intervention or therapy, but we all need someone to talk to. As a subcl...
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242 | How Does Scar Tissue Heal & What Can We Do to Help? from 2022-09-19T08:00:44
Got Scar tissue? Is there anything you can do? DocJen & Dr. Dom distinguish external scars from internal scar tissue and explain how scar tissues from internal trauma or surgeries form in 4 ...
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241 | A New Approach to Recovery from Achilles Rupture with Dr. Stacie and Dr. Meghan from 2022-09-14T08:00:39
We're rethinking rehabilitation for ruptures in the Achilles tendon with doctors of physical therapy, Dr. Stacie and Dr. Meghan. As Dr. Stacie, founder of the Physiofix, explains how she rup...
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240 | Metatarsalgia - Pain at the Ball of Your Foot?! from 2022-09-12T08:00
Got ball of foot pain? DocJen & Dr. Dom have got you covered in the anatomy related to Metatarsalgia and causes that may be contributing to your symptoms. Then, they discuss how the walk or ...
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239 | Combating the Hunger Epidemic By Democratizing Wellness with Samantha Pantazopoulos from 2022-09-07T08:00:37
The hunger epidemic in the United States is a real issue. We have Samantha Pantazopoulos on to discuss why people in the US are going hungry, available resources for navigating the hunger epidem...
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238 | The "Health Myths" We Hate! from 2022-09-05T09:28:21
DocJen & Dr. Dom get real about 5 health misconceptions, discussing misinformation and the creation of fear. Firstly, they dive into the physiological mechanism of adjustments and whether or...
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237 | Breaking Down Nutritional Myths with Jessie Hoffman from 2022-08-31T08:00:17
Gut health is all the rave and we have Dr. Jessie Hoffman on to artificial sweeteners, leaky gut, gastrointestinal distress, bloating, food intolerances and sensitivities, detox, and metal binde...
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236 | Do Core Exercises Help Back Pain? from 2022-08-29T07:30:35
Will a strong core prevent back pain? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into what the true core consists of and the most effective way of bracing your core, analogous to creating a natural weightlifting ...
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235 | Unpacking Genetics and It's Impact on Our Health with Dr. Yael Joffe from 2022-08-24T08:00:01
“The moment you make a better choice, you’re switching on a gene that is doing something wonderful to your body” Simplifying the mechanisms of genetics, Dr. Yael provides insights on the inabili...
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234 | Costochondritis: What can you do? from 2022-08-22T08:00:46
Pain around the ribcage? Diagnosed with Çostochondritis? DocJen and Dr. Dom break down what's happening in the body when diagnosed with costochondritis. They explain likely causes and what daily...
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233 | How To Truly Support Your Gut Microbiome with Dr. Heather Zwickey from 2022-08-17T08:00:34
“Any bacteria can be good or bad. What matters is whether it's in balance” We have Dr. Heather Zwickey to provide you with Microbiome 101 education, explaining the 3 hallmarks of microbial c...
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232 | Muscle Cramping! Why does it happen and What can you do about it?! from 2022-08-15T03:30:57
Cramping at night? Perhaps after a long stretch or a big workout? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into what cramping looks like, explaining the symptoms that might be experienced. Then, they name ...
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231 | What Products are Best for Pelvic Health with Dr Laura Meihofer and Heather Florio from 2022-08-10T10:38:43
What is the best lube to use? What tools could help you relax the pelvic floor? Can specific products help prevent STIs? We have Dr. Laura and Heather on to discuss the best tools for pelv...
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230 | What is happening when you "Throw Out Your Back"?! from 2022-08-08T03:30:13
Can't bend down without a spasm attach? DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss what is happening when you "throw out your back." Using the concept of microtraumas and hyperexcitable neurons, they explain wh...
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229 | Clearing up Confusion Around Vitamins & Supplementation with Dr. Levitan and Dr. Block from 2022-08-03T07:00:25
Can you trust the supplement industry? Dr. Levitan and Dr. Block unveil the truths about the supplementation industry, describing how vitamin deficiencies can manifest symptomatically or asympto...
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228 | Shoulder Labrum Tears from 2022-08-01T07:00:56
Torn shoulder labrum? DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss the anatomy of the shoulder labrum and symptoms that may indicate a shoulder labrum injury. They discuss potential causes of the shoulder labrum ...
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227 | Unpacking Personal Development and Emotional Intelligence with Jake Kauffman from 2022-07-27T10:00:03
What truly is personal growth? We have Jake Kauffman to discuss the relationship between personal growth, beliefs, and identity. As Jake explains what drew him to personal growth, he dives into ...
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226 | What is Hip Dysplasia & What Can you Do? from 2022-07-25T10:00:01
Diagnosed with hip dysplasia? DocJen and Dr. Dom discuss what the hip dysplasia diagnosis is and how it presents in the body. They discuss its prevalence amongst females and newborns and w...
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225 | Healing from Severe Disc Herniation Pain with Matt Hall from 2022-07-20T08:00:35
Struggling with a disc herniation? Matt Hall discusses his perspective through rehabilitation and away from surgery. With a quick rundown of his previous symptoms throughout his professional bas...
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224 | Nerve Blocks: Good, Bad? from 2022-07-18T08:00:14
Curious about Nerve Blocks? DocJen and Dr. Dom provide clarity about nerve blocks, explaining what a nerve block is, the pros of nerve blocks, as well as how epidurals work. They distinguish sur...
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223 | What is Fascia with David Lesondak from 2022-07-13T08:00:59
Could your pain points be fascia related? We have David Lesondak, a fascia expert, on to discuss what fascia is and its physiological function. As an integrative network of connective tissue, Da...
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222 | Biceps Tendinitis: Inflammation or Degeneration of the Tendon? from 2022-07-11T08:00:34
Diagnosed with a Biceps Tendinitis? DocJen & Dr. Dom break down what biceps tendinitis is and the paradigm shift from tendinitis to tendonosis or tendinopathy. Furthermore, they discuss the ...
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221 | Training and Nutrition through Menopause to Support Your Body with Dr. Stacy Sims from 2022-07-06T09:30:13
#womenarenotsmallmen Wondering how to optimize your nutrition & training in and around menopause? Dr. Stacy Sims dives into what menopause is and how vital it is to consider the changes that...
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220 | Hip Labrum Tears from 2022-07-04T08:00:54
Diagnosed with a Hip Labrum tear? DocJen & Dr. Dom breakdown what the hip labrum is and how a tear may have occurred. Explaining common characteristics of the diagnosis, they mention who is ...
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219 | How to use Functional Nutrition to Improve Your Health with Andrea Nakayama from 2022-06-29T20:00:33
Andrea Nakayama, functional nutritionist, explains her methods of strategically approaching symptoms from a root-cause based mindset. She discusses the 3 tiers of nutrition mastery and her best ...
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218 | Muscle Strains: Why Do They Happen & What You Can Do! from 2022-06-27T07:00:24
Could it be a sprain or strain? DocJen & Dr. Dom differentiate sprains from strains, describing their experiences with strain in gymnastics and football respectively. They have into the path...
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217 | Understanding Fitness Before, During and After Pregnancy with Gina Conley from 2022-06-22T08:00:09
Movement and exercise is vital during pregnancy, but how informed do you feel? We’re bringing you this interview with Gina Conley to discuss lifting during pregnancy, as well as birthing positio...
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216 | 10 Different Sitting Variations for Work Days from 2022-06-20T08:00:48
It's time to change it up. DocJen & Dr. Dom preach changing up your position for at least 30 seconds every 30 minutes or 1 minute every hour. With the best posture being your next position, ...
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215 | Updated Nutrition for Pregnancy and Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols from 2022-06-15T08:00:09
Is a low fat diet the best diet for pregnancy? Does blood sugar have a generational impact? Lily Nichols, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, debunks misconceptions surrounding...
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214 | Overtraining: How do you know when you've gone too far? from 2022-06-13T08:00:52
Could you be overtraining? Estimates conclude that up to 60% of competitive athletes overtrain at some point in their career, however, overtraining can affect anyone. DocJen and Dr.Dom dive into...
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213 | Why Getting Barefoot Can Help Your Back Pain with Ben Le Vesconte from 2022-06-08T07:00:30
Could your feet be related to your low back pain? Ben, a functional exercise specialist, briefly describes his journey through transitioning towards going barefoot. Explaining the biology simply...
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212 | Neck Herniations: How They Happen and What You Can Do from 2022-06-06T07:00:38
Feeling tingling or numbness around the neck area? Been diagnosed with a herniation? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into the different types of herniations, where it's most prevalent around the neck,...
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211 | Understanding Essential Oil Research and Effective Use with Jodi Cohen from 2022-06-01T08:00:34
Can essential oils help digestion, detoxification, and recovery? We have Jodi Cohen, functional practitioner, author, and and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, on to discuss the science and research...
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210 | Tingling Hand? Could it be Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? from 2022-05-30T08:00:54
Got tingling hands? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss the Cubital Tunnel diagnosis including the anatomy of what could be contributing to the tingling symptoms and potential causes. Furthermore, they...
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209 | Does Posture Matter with Lara Heimann from 2022-05-25T07:00:40
Is posture linked to your pain? We have Lara Heimann, founder of the LYT method and physical therapist, to discuss whether or not posture matters. Lara provides insight on how posture is multifa...
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208 | Persistent Knee Pain with Running or Jumping? Is it Knee Tendinitis? from 2022-05-23T08:00:30
Knee pain from running or jumping? Perhaps a knee tendonitis diagnosis? DocJen & Dr. Dom present current perspectives on understandings surrounding tendonitis and tendonopathy. As they descr...
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207 | Understanding Painful Sex and Urinary Incontinence with Dr. Sneha Gazi from 2022-05-18T08:00:21
Struggling with painful sex? Leaking issues? This podcast episode is for you! We have Dr. Sneha Gazi on to educate you and provide insight on how you can begin to take ownership of your health i...
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206 | Why do I have corns at the bottom of my feet? from 2022-05-16T08:00:06
Got corns? DocJen & Dr. Dom have got you covered with everything you need to know about corns. They explain what corns , how they develop, and how they differ from calluses. Then, they descr...
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205 | Transparency In the Meat Industry with Sean Lenihan from 2022-05-11T08:00:13
Is Bison more nutritious than Beef? What labels should you look out for? We're re-discovering the meat industry, deciphering the nuances in labels and how you can get the most ethically and nutr...
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204 | 4 Lessons in Our First Year of Marriage with Doc Jen & Dr. Dom from 2022-05-09T09:23:51
Whether marriage is around the corner or you're in a marriage currently, this podcast provides insight into relationships and maintaining an optimal relationship. Through examples, DocJen & ...
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203 | The Research Behind Mindfulness to Overcome Pain & Improve Health with Dr Shapiro from 2022-05-04T08:00:43
Mindfulness vs meditation - what's the difference? Dr. Sharuna Shapiro unveils the science behind meditation and mindfulness. As she dives into her journey to finding truths within research on m...
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202 | Osgood Schlatter - What's this bump on the front of my knee? from 2022-05-02T16:43:42
Got a hunched back? Wanting to prevent the hump? DocJen & Dr. Dom get to the meat of excessive curvature of the upper back, and how it can lead to postural and muscular compensations, breath...
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201 | Understanding how Glucose Effects our Metabolic Health with Kara Collier from 2022-04-27T06:00:23
Do you monitor your blood glucose level? We have Kara, registered dietician, and co-founder of NutriSense, on to discuss how blood glucose levels are a core marker of metabolic health. She dives...
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200 | Why Do We Get Pain & Will It Ever Go Away? from 2022-04-25T06:00:58
Are you constantly in pain? Fearing movement because of pain? DocJen & Dr. Dom get to the roots of what could be contributing to your pain. As they reflect on their pain points, they explain...
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199 | The Keys to Returning to Exercise Postpartum with Dr. Carrie Pagliano from 2022-04-20T07:00
Can you run, do CrossFit, or lift during pregnancy? Prolapse or leaking preventing you from returning? We have Dr. Carrie on to debunk the common misconceptions around exercise & pregnancy. ...
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198 | Stress Fracture in the Feet?! What To Do! from 2022-04-18T07:00
Got stress fractures? DocJen & Dr. Dom explain what stress fractures are in the foot and what may have contributed to the onset of the fracture. They hone in on the importance of appro...
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197 | From Diabetes & Sick to Fully Raw & Thriving with Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram from 2022-04-13T12:17:42
Should you go Raw Vegan? Looking beyond just diet, Kristina takes you through the mental, physical and spiritual manifestations of the FullyRaw phenomena. As she walks us through her journey fro...
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196 | Dowager's Hump - How do I reverse this hump? from 2022-04-11T07:00
Got a hunched back? Wanting to prevent the hump? DocJen & Dr. Dom get to the meat of excessive curvature of the upper back, and how it can lead to postural and muscular compensations, breath...
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195 | Health Hacks to Change Your Glucose and Improve Your Life with Jessie Inchaupse from 2022-04-06T07:00
Should you track your blood glucose, even if you don't have diabetes? Jessie Inchauspé brings us the truths surrounding sugar, carbohydrates and how blood sugar affects PCOS, mood, sleep, fatigu...
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194 | Squat Variations: Which one is best during back or knee pain? from 2022-04-04T08:00
Wondering why squats get all the hype? Unsure why squats are actually beneficial? Confused about the different types of squats? DocJen & Dr. Dom explore the squat realm, redefining the "perf...
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193 | Myth Busting Concussion Education with Dr. Molly Parker from 2022-03-30T07:00
Symptoms persisting post-concussion? Worried about your concussion recovery? Wanting to learn more about concussions? We've got Dr. Molly Parker on to debunk common misconceptions surround...
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192 | Chondromalacia: Pain On the Front of the Kneecap from 2022-03-28T07:00
Dealing with pain on the front of the kneecap? Perhaps, diagnosed with it? DocJen & Dr. Dom have got you covered with what Chondromalacia is, how it may occur, and what you can do to address...
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191 | Understanding Hormone Health and Getting off Birth Control with Sarah Grace Meckelberg from 2022-03-23T07:00
Wanting to come off birth control? Struggling to find a diet that works for you? Hoping to optimize hormone health? We've got Sarah Grace, dietitian, and licensed nutritionist, on to explore the...
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190 | 3 Key Factors When Dealing with Sciatica from 2022-03-21T11:24:15
Are you someone who deals with pain and tingling sensations that run down your leg? Been diagnosed with Sciatica, but don't know where to start? Then you are definitely going to want to tune in ...
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189 | Understanding how the Whole Body Contributes to Chronic Pain with Dr. Perry Nickelston from 2022-03-16T08:00
Feel like your health is compromised even though you've got nutrition, hydration, sleep, movement, stress? Nothing helping your chronic conditions? Dr. Perry shares a different perspective and a...
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188 | Got foot pain? Is it Morton's Neuroma? from 2022-03-14T08:00
Feeling tingling, numbness, radiating pain in your heel? Could it be Morton Neuroma? DocJen & Dr. Dom explain what Morton's Neuroma is and the different grades of nerve-related symptoms that...
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187 | Fulfillment through Food with Hollan Hawaii from 2022-03-09T08:00
Thinking about eating more plant-based? Hollan explores the realm of vegan eating and how it can manifest in enhanced awareness and connection within your body. With 15 years of experience eatin...
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186 | I'm so flexible, but why do I feel so tight? from 2022-03-07T08:00
Flexible, but still tight? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss tests and ways to determine if you are hypermobile, speaking into the spectrum of hypermobility that ranges from localized to Elhers-Danlo...
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185 | Overcoming Chronic Pain and Double Disc Herniations with Andrew Dettelbach from 2022-03-02T08:00
Struggling with Chronic Pain? Debilitating pain keeping you from getting on with your daily life? Find yourself really flexible? Andrew walks the path of his EDS diagnosis, and how his chronic p...
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184 | Our 4 Favorite Breath Exericses from 2022-02-28T08:00
Want to start breathwork, but don't know where to start? DocJen & Dr. Dom present 4 different breath exercises: variations of box breathing, extended breathing, the one-minute reset, and Wim...
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183 | Healing Bunions, Plantar Fasciitis and more with Functional Podiatrist, Dr. Emily from 2022-02-23T08:00
Are Bunions genetic? How does functional podiatry differ from traditional podiatry? Dr. Emily walks the path of bunions, plantar fasciitis, and other foot conditions through the lens of function...
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182 | How to Be There For Someone During Tragic Loss from 2022-02-21T08:00
Unsure of what to say to someone going through trauma or loss? Following on from last week's episode on what DocJen & Dr. Dom wish they'd known, going through a miscarriage. they discuss how...
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181 | Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery & Recovery with Katie Goss from 2022-02-16T08:00
Going through pelvic organ prolapse? Considering surgery? Thinking about pregnancy? Katie Goss takes us through her story with multiple pelvic organ prolapses and her experience with the healthc...
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180 | Going Through Miscarriage: What I Wish I'd Have Known from 2022-02-14T08:42:32
Been through a miscarriage? Perhaps, loss? Are hospitals too generalized? Is the medical institution set up to treat trauma, the individual? DocJen & Dr. Dom get real about their recent expe...
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179 | Fertility Optimization with Tasha Blasi from 2022-02-09T08:00
Thinking about pregnancy? Curious about getting pregnant and how to stay pregnant. Tasha Blasi, the fertility consultant, provides us with a holistic approach to fertility. Utilizing science, space...
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178 | Abs vs Core: What is The Difference? from 2022-02-07T08:00
Abs vs Core? Is there a difference? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of what we know as the abs and how that differs from the true core. They provide insight into the transverse abdomi...
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177 | When and Why are Barefoot Shoes Recommended with Physical Therapist, Dr. Laura Kummerle from 2022-02-02T08:00
Want to transition into barefoot shoes? Dr. Laura, doctor of physical therapy, preaches optimal foot functionality by spending time barefoot, but with safety and slow progression. As a gymnast, ...
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176 | Why Do I Get So Sore?! Best Treatments for Soreness from 2022-01-31T08:00
Dealing with soreness? Concerned about your soreness? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive answer frequently asked questions about the science behind soreness. Diving into what delayed onset muscle awarene...
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175 | Understanding Back Pain and Physical Therapy from 2022-01-26T08:00
Struggling with back pain? Feel like your back pain is never getting better? Tim Reynolds and Bryan Guzksi, physical therapists, take you from PT school to clinical practice as they hone in on h...
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174 | The importance of warm-ups & cool-downs from 2022-01-24T08:00
Do you warm-up? Cooldown? At times, warm-ups and cool-downs feel unimportant or a waste of time, however, DocJen & Dr. Dom break the confusion in this episode. With a high emphasis on specif...
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173 | How to Lose Weight by Eating More with Jason Phillips from 2022-01-19T08:00
Lose weight by eating more or less? Jason Philips takes us back to his teens as he shares his perspective on dealing with Anorexia Nervosa. With his story inspiring his passion for nutrition edu...
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172 | Back Pain with Core Exercises?! What Does That Mean? from 2022-01-17T12:43:18
Is a weak core giving you back pain? Feeling your low back during core exercises? Will core workouts rid your back pain? DocJen & Dr. Dom debunk common myths surrounding the relationship bet...
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171 | Breaking Down the Neuroscience of Pain, Trigger Points and Manual Therapy with Dr. Alex Anderson from 2022-01-12T09:00
Dealing with recurrent, current chronic pain? Is pain all in the mind? Wondering how different techniques are helping your pain? We have Dr. Alex Anderson, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in...
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170 | Reduce Your Symptoms of Bloating from 2022-01-10T08:00
Bloated often? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom break down the anatomy and different components of the gut. After discussing their experiences with gut issues, they dive into how gut mobility and motility ...
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169 | Pregnancy, Pelvic Floor and the Post-Partum Journey with Dr. Breanna Welsh from 2022-01-05T10:00
Whether you are looking to get pregnant in the near future, are pregnant, or are due soon, Dr. Breanna covers it all in the interview. As a board certified physical therapist with post-doct...
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168 | Sustainable Goal Setting for the New Year from 2022-01-03T08:00
New Year, New You? Creating new year resolutions? Perhaps not. It’s not about re-inventing yourself or changing who you are, but about how you develop and grow everyday. As DocJen says, “It’s ab...
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167 | Cultivating a Sacred Union in Relationship with Stefanos Sifandos from 2021-12-29T05:00
Heard of the attachment theory? Perhaps sacred union? Wanting insight into the psychology of cheating and sex addiction? Sick of social pressures influencing your relationships? Curious about fr...
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166 | Spinal Stenosis: Is it Normal and Are You Doomed? from 2021-12-27T05:00
Been diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis? Fear loading the spine or moving around it? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into what's happening with the spine when diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis, the research ...
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165 | Calling in the One with Christine Hassler from 2021-12-22T13:03:54
Sick of social pressures influencing your relationships? Curious about how to overcome arguments in relationships? Want to understand the difference between momentary infatuation and reality? Cu...
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164 | How To Find A Good Physical Therapist from 2021-12-20T07:00
Wondering how to find a good physical therapist? DocJen & Dr. Dom have got you covered with their best tips to finding the best physical therpist for you. Providing you with a few questions ...
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163 | Ideal Knee Replacement Recovery Strategy with Mobility Expert, Kelly Starrett from 2021-12-15T12:13:33
Considering Knee Replacement? Wanting to delay getting knee surgery, but don't know where to start? Curious about the best way to manage swelling? Unsure which experts are reliable online? We ha...
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162 | High Arches? Learn All About It! from 2021-12-13T12:28:48
Got High Arches? You’re in luck. DocJen & Dr. Dom provide insight into when you should address your high arches. They explain the importance of focusing on function, rather than structure. T...
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161 | Becoming Your Own Superhero with Don Saladino from 2021-12-08T08:00
Feel like you're too old to start exercising? Have an aesthetic goal, but trying to navigate body positivity? In need of tips for finding balance and flexibility with discipline and intuitive ea...
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160 | Understanding Breathwork to Reduce Pain and Reduce Inflammation from 2021-12-06T08:00
What is Breathwork? What makes it a hot topic? Let's dive into the science of breathwork and how it relates to the autonomic nervous system. DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into stress and recovery an...
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159 | Overcoming Eating Disorders and Finding Food Freedom with Kelsey Heenan from 2021-12-01T08:00
Wanting to fix your relationship with food? Had experience with an eating disorder? Wanting out of your eating disorder? Know that you are not alone! Kelsey Heenan, takes us through an emotional...
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158 | Our Top 5 Tips to Optimizing the Way Your Body Feels from 2021-11-29T08:00
Consistency, awareness, accountability/community, grace/compassion, individuality. Do these resonate with you? To DocJen ad Dr.Dom, these ideas mold the path to finding what's optimal within you...
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157 | Baby Development and Play with Pediatric Therapist, Kailee Noland from 2021-11-24T09:07:07
Curious about baby development? Feel like your parent-worth is defined by the visible developmental stage of your baby? Wanting to optimize the physical and neurological development of your baby...
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156 | Listener Q&A: Pelvic Floor, Ankle Popping and Coaching Cues! from 2021-11-22T08:00
Worried about noises in your ankle? Can you stop bodywork if you improve mobility? Thinking about working with your significant other? Thinking about investing in a pair of Vivo Barefoot shoes? ...
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155 | Cultivating A Healthy Mindset to Build Healthy Habits with Luka Hocevar from 2021-11-17T08:00
Commitment, Excellence, Respect. Resonate with these values? Luka shines a light on topics of identity, an individual's narrative, self-esteem, and confidence as characteristics of cultivating a...
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154 | Do Your Shoulders Snap, Crackle & Pop?! Find Out What It Means! from 2021-11-15T08:00
Shoulder popping left right and center? Hearing or feeling weird noises from your shoulder? Let's combat your assumptions about what is happening in the shoulder in this episode! DocJen & Dr...
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153 | Getting Real About Movement with Kaisa Keranen from 2021-11-10T08:00
“You are an athlete if you have a body." Kaisa, the co-founder of Just Move, spills the truths about movement, recovery, and how it all relates to finding your truth and freedom within the body....
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152 | Meniscus Injury: When is Surgery Necessary? from 2021-11-08T08:00
Is meniscus injury worrying you? Considering surgery but feel like there's a way out? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of the Menisci, potential causes, and which populations tend to ...
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151 | Understanding the Health Benefits of Nasal Breathing and Breathwork from 2021-11-03T11:14:48
Wondering what the hype is around nasal breathing? Brian Mackenzie is on for the second time to explain the science behind breath and how it can modulate panic, anxiety, and pain. Brian dis...
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150 | Cortisone Injections: When Should We Use Them & Are They Effective? from 2021-11-01T09:00
Do you get cortisone injections for pain? Thinking about cortisone injections for pain relief? DocJen & Dr. Dom let the truths ring free about cortisone injections. They dive into how cortis...
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149 | Instilling Confidence From a Young Athlete to An Adult with Olympian Samantha Peszek from 2021-10-27T08:55:58
Feeling a need to be inspired with confidence? Olympian, Samantha Peszek, shares her journey with confidence and self-talk through her Gymnastics Career. As a high-level and young athlete, speci...
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148 | Hip Bursitis: What To Do For Your Inflamed Hips from 2021-10-25T07:00
Feeling pain around the outer hips? Been diagnosed with hip-related bursitis/ tendonitis/ tendinopathy? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into current perspectives on inflammation-related diagnosis in the...
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147 | Eating Healthy Doesn't Have to Be Bland with JustBE Founder Jennifer Peters from 2021-10-20T08:00
Find eating healthy boring? Feeling like social experiences are compromised with healthy eating? We have Jennifer Peters, founder of Just Be Kitchen, on to expand your views on getting creative ...
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146 | How to Build Healthy Movement Habits from 2021-10-18T07:56:27
Wanting to kick-start your movement journey, but don't know where to start? Wondering if a 30-day challenge is for you? Wanting to create more sustainable and healthier habits? DocJen & Dr. ...
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145 | Vagina Hygiene, Health and Rehab with Dr. Janelle Howell from 2021-10-13T07:00
We're dropping the facts on Vaginal health with Dr. Janelle Howell. With an overarching emphasis on addressing the root cause, Dr. Janelle kicks off the podcast on the topic of normalizing the "...
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144 | Scoliosis: Why Does it Develop and What Can You Do About It? from 2021-10-11T07:00
Have you been diagnosed with Scoliosis? Do you fear your diagnosis? Believe that you can't move a certain way due to your Scoliosis? DocJen & Dr.Dom are here to tell you that your image does...
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143 | The Future of Virtual Medicine and Functional Medicine with Dr Alec Weir from 2021-10-06T07:00
Need more time with your doctor? Feel like you're not being heard by your doctor? Frustrated with the lack of help you get in the traditional health care system? We have got Dr. Alec Weir, Dr. D...
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142 | Bad Posture? How Do You Fix It? from 2021-10-04T07:00
Do you really have bad posture? What even is posture? DocJen and Dr. Dom break down the misconceptions around posture and unveil the truths around how posture is dynamic rather than a static hol...
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141 | Smarter Yoga Principles with Action Hiro from 2021-09-29T10:02:24
Do you practice yoga? Practice yoga and still have pain? Stretching out aches and pains? Mesmerized by all the yogic shapes? Hiro discusses his method of bridging science and anatomy with the sp...
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140 | Arthritis: Different Types and Treatments from 2021-09-27T07:00
Diagnosed with Arthritis? Worried about Arthritis? DocJen & Dr. Dom hone in on stripping away the fear that is associated with the Arthritis diagnosis. They touch base with 7 different...
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139 | Female Nutrition and Training from Puberty to Menopause with Dr. Stacy Sims from 2021-09-22T07:16:45
#womenarenotsmallmen Wondering how to optimize your nutrition & training as a female? Lost a period? Struggling to figure out nutrition and exercise around menopause? Dr. Stacy Sims dives de...
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138 | Patellar Tracking: Is Your Kneecap Sliding Out of Alignment? from 2021-09-20T07:04:52
Is your pain caused by your misaligned kneecap? Wondering if it matters that your patella appears misaligned? Unsure if you have patella tracking? Let’s take a deep dive into patella (kneecap) t...
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137 | The Science Behind Cupping with Dr. Chris Daprato from 2021-09-15T08:13:18
Is cupping worth the hype? Curious to learn about cupping? Dr. Chris Daprato walks us through the path of his journey to cupping and where his passion stemmed from. Soon after, he discusses his ...
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136 | Massage Guns: What do they do? from 2021-09-13T07:36:59
Love to use a massage gun? Curious about the hyper around them? Tune in to learn all about what the massage gun is and the mechanism behind its function put simply. Debunking myths, DocJen &...
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135 | Pain Explained with Dr. Kyle Paxton of IKN from 2021-09-08T07:49:02
Is pain in the head? Finding pain flare up at random times? Curious about current perspectives on pain? "Pain is an experience and perception," says Dr. Kyle, co-founder of Integrated Kinetic Ne...
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134 | Chronic Ankle Sprains from 2021-09-06T08:14:13
Feeling continual ankle instability? Constantly getting ankle injuries? Overall weak ankles? You're not alone. DocJen & Dr. Dom present the literature and statistics on the prevalence of chr...
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133 | Releasing Food Restrictions and Understanding Nutrition with Cara Clark from 2021-09-01T07:14:54
Struggling to release food restrictions? Wanting to commit to a challenge to kickstart your journey, but feel like you can’t commit? Curious about simple nutritional guidelines to consider? Cara...
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132 | ITB Syndrome - Pain on the Outside of your Knee? from 2021-08-30T07:11:17
Diagnosed with IT Band Syndrome? Feeling pain on the outside of the knee? Rolling out your IT band? DocJen & Dr. Dom describes the anatomy of the IT bands, the muscles that connect into, and...
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131 | How Trauma Impacts Biomechanics, Movement and Pain with Dr. Liz Letchford from 2021-08-25T07:00
Feel like your chronic pain is never-ending? Completely ignoring your emotions? Wondering why you can’t quite let go of struggling past experiences? Dr. Liz Letchford, Athletic Trainer with a P....
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130 | Relieving Piriformis Syndrome from 2021-08-23T07:00
Diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome? Is it actually your Piriformis? The victim, your piriformis that tends to get much of the blame, is not always the culprit. DocJen & Dr. Dom take a deep d...
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129 | Mindset Training with Mike Aidala from 2021-08-18T06:09:09
Struggling with mindset? Wondering how language affects mindset? Curious to dive deeper within yourself? Mike Aidala, a health and wellness expert, explores mindset in its whole capacity. With a...
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128 | ACL injury, Recovery & Prevention from 2021-08-16T07:02:01
Got an ACL Injury? Considering surgery? DocJen & Dr. Dom address it all in this PT Pearl. After describing the anatomy and function of the ACL, they explain the different degrees of the ACL ...
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127 | Navigating Healthy at Every Size (HAES) in Health & Wellness with Dr. Lisa Folden from 2021-08-11T06:42:25
Stuck in a cycle to lose weight to try and fit into a norm? Have doctors been weight-shaming you? Body Positivity. It is a hot topic. But, what does it really encompass? Dr. Lisa Folden sets us ...
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126 | KT Tape - Myths, Facts, and When to Use it! from 2021-08-09T06:50:23
Does KT Tape really work? What is the hype around it? Perhaps, you swear by it? Find out what is truly happening in the body when you layer on that elastic tape. DocJen & Dr. Dom debun...
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125 | Responsible Wine Making with Dry Farm Wines Founder, Todd White from 2021-08-04T07:00
Curious about the Wine Industry? How about drinking wine that actually benefits your health? Is commercial different from natural different from organic? Todd White, Founder of Dry Farm Wines, d...
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124 | Disc Herniation - Myths, Statistics, and What You Can Do from 2021-08-02T07:20:45
Diagnosed with a herniated disc? DocJen & Dr. Dom breaks it all down for you! Debunking the common messaging we hear about bulging discs, DocJen & Dr. Dom provide you the hopeful perspec...
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123 | Pregnancy and Delivery In America with Dr. Fraboni from 2021-07-28T05:00
Curious about healthcare in America, Getting ready for pregnancy? Pregnant and want to optimize your delivery? Dr. Fraboni covers it all! We dive straight into the biases within the healthcare s...
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122 | Flat Feet - Is there a fix? from 2021-07-26T07:00
Got Flat Feet? You’re in luck. DocJen & Dr. Dom unravels the misconceptions surrounding flat feet. Firstly, they explain the importance of focusing on function, rather than structure. With m...
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121 | The Mindset Behind Recovery of Persistent Pain with Kristi Block from 2021-07-21T07:37:29
Dealing with persistent pain? Physical Therapists deal with them too! Kristi Block walks the path of her passion for physical therapy and where her interests stemmed from. She explores the balan...
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120 | Torn Rotator Cuff - What to do for your Shoulder Pain! from 2021-07-19T07:00
Been diagnosed with a rotator cuff injury? Shoulder acting up? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom decipher the different diagnoses you can get with rotator cuff injuries: tendonitis, tendinosis, shoulder imp...
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119 | Food Freedom through Intuitive Eating & Somatic Healing with Keri Ford from 2021-07-14T07:00
Caught up in a binge-restrict cycle? Can’t seem to truly practice intuitive eating? Feeling powerless with food choices? If you are struggling with the concept of naturally moderating your porti...
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118 | DeQuervain's Syndrome- Wrist Pain or Thumb Swelling? from 2021-07-12T07:30:51
Pain or swelling around the thumb side of your wrist? This PT Pearl gives you the rundown of what might be happening! Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into what DeQuervains Syndrome and the tendons as...
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117 | Nutrition and Supplement Masterclass with Expert Fomulator, Shawn Wells from 2021-07-07T19:32:01
Let’s talk about optimizing nutrition to combat aging, disease, and weight management. Shawn starts the conversation by taking us through his path in deciding to leave the traditional medical an...
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116 | Pez Anserine Bursitis - Pain on the Inside of the Knee from 2021-07-05T07:46:07
Been Diagnosed with Pez Anserine Bursitis? Have pain to swelling around your lower knee area? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom decipher Pez Anserine Bursitis, breaking down the term, diagnosis, and anatomy...
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116 | Pes Anserine Bursitis - Pain on the Inside of the Knee from 2021-07-05T07:46:07
Been Diagnosed with Pes Anserine Bursitis? Have pain to swelling around your lower knee area? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom decipher Pes Anserine Bursitis, breaking down the term, diagnosis, and anatomy...
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115 | Belcampo Regenerative Farming and Organic Meats with CEO Anya Fernald from 2021-06-30T11:22:22
Wonder what the difference is between grass-fed and grass-finished meat? Curious to learn about regenerative farming? Interested in how the omega 3:6 ratio matters in your meat? Tune in as Anya ...
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114 | Posterior Pelvic Tilt - What is it & Should I be Concerned? from 2021-06-28T07:32:53
Has someone told you that you have a posterior pelvic tilt? Or have you noticed it yourself? Maybe you’re confused between the pelvic tilts? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into the differences betwe...
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113 | Healing Through Ancient Remedies with Dr. Josh Axe from 2021-06-23T05:07:51
Wondering about the medicinal properties of spices? Curious about the science behind Collagen and Collagen Supplements? Wondering why herbs and spices have been getting all the press lately? Let...
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112 | Anterior Pelvic Tilt - Is it Causing my Low Back Pain? from 2021-06-21T07:06:57
Has someone told you that you have an anterior pelvic tilt? Or have you noticed it yourself? Maybe you’re confused between the pelvic tilts? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into the differences betwe...
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111 | Improve Your Eyesight with Jake Steiner from 2021-06-16T07:52:19
Do you wear glasses/ contact lenses? Got Lasik? Eyesight worsening, perhaps? This episode is for you. Jake Steiner breaks down the world of Myopia, also known as shortsightedness, and explains t...
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110 | Bunionettes Causing Pain on the Outside of the Pinky Toe?! from 2021-06-14T07:27:54
Bony growth on the pinky side of your foot? Feel your pinky toe squished in your shoes? Join DocJen & Dr. Dom as they explain what might be the root cause of your Bunionette and how common i...
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109 | Can You Improve Your Yoga Practice While Building Strength? from 2021-06-09T07:34:44
Is Yoga your only form of exercise? Wondering what only Yoga may not be enough? Fear you will lose flexibility from strength training? Jenni & Travis break down strength training, through th...
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108 | Baker's Cyst Causing Knee Pain? Tune in! from 2021-06-07T06:41:53
Baker’s What!? Feel a bulge at the back of your knee? Doc Jen & Dr. Dom break down the Baker’s Cyst diagnosis and determine the test used to diagnose a Baker’s cyst. Furthermore, they descri...
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107 | Mastering Your Blood Sugar & Cutting Cravings with Kelly LeVeque from 2021-06-02T07:04:20
Find yourself craving too often? Confused about carbohydrates and what to focus on getting on your plate? Wondering about juice cleanses and fasting? Kelly unpacks it all in this interview. Havi...
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106 | QL Causing Low Back Pain or Problems? Tune in! from 2021-05-31T08:00:46
Do you have pain on the side of the low back? Find yourself blaming QL tightness for your back pain? Perhaps the QL is much more integrated than we think. DocJen & Dr. Dom dissect the QL and...
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105 | Understanding Pelvic Health with Pelvic Floor Therapist, Dr. Marcy Crouch from 2021-05-26T07:10:38
Prepare for labor? Struggling with Pelvic Floor issues? Unable to figure out your pelvic floor? Wondering what the hype around core stability is about? Take a deep dive down there with @downtthe...
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104 | Golfer's Elbow - What it is and what to do! from 2021-05-24T07:02:41
Pain around the inner side of the elbow? Feeling sensations when you flex the wrist? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into Golfer’s elbow, also known as Medial Epicondylitis. Kicking off the episode, ...
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103 | Improving Accessibility to Healthy Food with Ashely Tyrner of Farmbox Direct from 2021-05-19T06:55:52
Feel unsatisfied with the quality of produce in your nearest grocery store? Find grocery shopping a burden due to distance or incompatibility? Ashley highlights the origin of her passions for th...
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102 | Tennis Elbow - What it is and what to do! from 2021-05-17T07:05:45
Pain around the outer knobbly bit of your elbow? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into Tennis elbow, also known as Lateral Epicondylitis. Kicking off the episode, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom describe the an...
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101 | Making Fitness Accessible & Fun At Any Stage of Life with Simone De La Rue from 2021-05-12T06:55:49
Hate traditional forms of cardio, but love dancing? Feeling unmotivated during quarantine? Dwelling under social media pressures to "bounce back" post-pregnancy? Simone De La Rue found a career ...
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100 | Answering YOUR Questions + Bonus Giveaway!! from 2021-05-10T07:02:01
“Pain is our protector...the goal is not to feel pain. It is how we are going to move through life with pain signals,” says DocJen. DocJen & Dr. Dom take a deep dive into 3 of your questions...
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99 | Exercise & Therapy for Pregnancy & Post-Partum with Physical Therapist, Lashonda Jones from 2021-05-05T06:41
Curious about pelvic floor health? Need some pregnancy or postpartum core guidance? Heard Kegels are your one-stop solution? Loshonda covers it all from rehabilitating that core for pregnancy to...
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98 | Strength, Mobility, or Corrective Exercises? What Should You Do Daily? from 2021-05-03T07:03:31
What is the Optimal Body really about? This PT Pearl breaks down all the components of the Optimal Body Membership. Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom talk about how the 30-day challenges can be used as a gu...
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97 | The Importance of Telemedicine with Physician Dr Shani Muhammad from 2021-04-28T06:46:20
Finding it difficult to address your medical issues and navigate the traditional health care system? Feel rushed or like there is never enough time? Perhaps it is the fact that you don’t feel he...
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96 | Knee Osteoarthritis? Reduce Pain & Improve Function from 2021-04-26T06:54:01
Feeling pain in your knees? Worried about getting Knee Osteoarthritis? When we think of knees, bones, and aging, osteoarthritis seems to be what we fear most. But, it does not have to be that wa...
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95 | Understanding the Gut Stuff from the Mac Twins from 2021-04-21T13:26:34
Curious about or fascinated by the Microbiota? Feeling bloated too often than not? Struggling to figure out whether you are allergic or intolerant? Take a deep dive into your gut bugs with the M...
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94 | How To Mobilize Throughout Your Day from 2021-04-21T13:26:04
Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom are huge on mobility. Dr. Jen released the Mobility Method to reach more people, through an affordable plan, and empower individuals within the walls of your own home. “Sel...
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93 | Addressing the Root Cause of Pain & Treatment with Dr. Leada Malek from 2021-04-14T06:04:59
You are not defined by your injury, your pain, your diagnosis, or what the MRI scan depicts. Dr. Malek emphasizes the significance of rapport and her ultimate goal of creating a brain-safe envir...
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92 | TMJ (Jaw) Pain or Symptoms? What You Can Do from 2021-04-12T06:20:44
Do you get jaw pain when opening your mouth? Maybe pain associated with clicking noises from your jaw? Heard of TMJ pain? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom explore TMD or temporomandibular disorders and add...
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91 | Exploring the Use of Manual Therapy & Shoulder Rehab in Physical Therapy with Dr. Mike Reinold from 2021-04-07T05:39:03
Got a nagging shoulder issue? Wondering if physical therapy is for you? Interested in how you can perform better? This episode covers it all. Dr. Mike Reinold speaks to his expertise with the sh...
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90 | Is an Adjustment or Manipulation Really Putting You Back In Place? from 2021-04-05T05:44:36
Love the feel-good crackles and pops when you receive an adjustment? Feeling helpless and in pain, because you can’t get to your PT during lockdown? “Once you pop the fun don’t stop?” Dr. Jen &a...
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89 | Exploring Masculinity & Feminity in Relationship with Mat Boggs from 2021-03-31T08:31:48
“Relationships is a skill,” says Mat. It is common to feel this expectation to have all your relationships, whether romantic, familial, or professional, figured out. But, in reality, most of us ...
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88 | Hot Therapy - Heat Packs & Saunas from 2021-03-29T09:01:24
Are you wondering whether heat packs actually work? Wondering if saunas are more than just a spa day treat? Tune in to Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom explain how heat relates to physiological, localized,...
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87 | Overcoming 17 Years of Adderall Use for ADHD and Anxiety with Sheeva Rouhanifard from 2021-03-24T07:00:32
Do your doctors prescribe an end-all-be-all generalized medication protocol to your unique condition? Contemplating what life might look like off medication? Tune in as Sheeva shares her experie...
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86 | Foam Rolling - What is it really doing? from 2021-03-22T06:22:57
Confused about the different opinions on foam rolling? Feel an immense and soothing release when you foam roll? Breaking up tissue adhesions or getting more flexible with foam rolling? Dr. Jen &...
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85 | Clean Up Your Environment To Clean Up Your Health with Allison Evans from 2021-03-17T07:23:52
When we approach health holistically, it becomes more than diet and exercise. True health encompasses everything in our environmental umbrella, including the chemical toxins we inhale, ingest, a...
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84 | Slipping Ribs?! Is That Really What's Happening? from 2021-03-15T07:54:08
Are you feeling excruciating pain around the ribs? Have you been or know anyone diagnosed with slipped ribs? Doc Jen & Dr. Dom begin the conversation by talking into the ribcage and addressi...
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83 | Exploring Psychadelics in Therapy for Healing with Lauren Taus from 2021-03-10T08:48:46
Ever been curious about psychedelics? Looking to learn more about plant medicine? This episode has got you covered with the healing effects of psychedelics and the therapeutic benefits of drug t...
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82 | Rounded Shoulders?! What Should You Do? from 2021-03-08T05:45:34
Feeling aches and tightness around your upper back, shoulders, and neck? Take a moment to reflect back on the last 24 hours and notice how many different positions you’ve moved into. We tend to ...
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81 | Trust Your Truth with Shannon Algeo from 2021-03-03T06:12:02
Do you find yourself stuck in the past? Are you seeking but cannot seem to move on? Is your go-to solution to triggers and “undesirable” emotions to suppress and repress them? The truth is, we a...
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80 | Cold Therapy - To Ice or not to ice? from 2021-03-01T05:02:54
To ice or not to ice an injury? With different health professionals advising for and against using ice post-injury, you are not alone if you are feeling confused. From RICE to PEACE & LOVE, ...
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79 | The Truth Behind Fat Loss with Dr. Andy Galpin from 2021-02-24T05:42:30
Find yourself in a vicious diet-binge cycle? Overwhelmed with all the fat loss advice out there? We are all exposed to a multitude of fad and short-term diet hacks and training programs that are...
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78 | Carpal Tunnel: What is it and what can you do? from 2021-02-22T06:06:54
Do you feel pins and needles around your wrist and fingers more often than not? Feeling tingling sensations down your arm when you move your neck around? Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom may have your answer...
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77 | Overcoming Epilepsy & Disease through Holistic Health & Diet with Scott Sommer from 2021-02-17T14:33:01
Tired of reading all the contradictory perspectives on health and diet? Are you or do you know someone struggling to figure out their diet with a diagnosis, like epilepsy? This podcast is for yo...
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76 | Tech Neck & Forward Head Posture from 2021-02-15T07:09:09
“It’s natural and normal for the head to follow your gaze and your gaze to follow attention,” says Dr. Jen. But, do you find yourself staring down at your screen for hours at a time? As we progr...
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75 | Optimizing Brain Health through Exercise with Ryan Glatt from 2021-02-10T07:47:27
Want to boost your brain health?! Looking for ways or reasons to spice up your physical activity? Listen in as Ryan Glatt explains why aerobic activity may not be the BEST exercise for brai...
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74 | Neurotension: Numbness, Tingling, Pain!? What Should We Do! from 2021-02-08T06:44:01
Ever wonder why you feel your pinky tingling when you hit your funny bone? Feeling radiating pins and needles? We’ve all felt pins and needles in our feet and hands, but neurotension is a little...
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73 | Reversing Autoimmune Disease the Natural Way with Dr. Brooke Goldner from 2021-02-03T06:27:36
Need some reassurance that you're not "crazy"? That what you feel is REAL and there could actually be solutions? Confused as to why your complications are persisting or might be driving your min...
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72 | Scapular Winging? What Can You Do! from 2021-02-01T06:04:22
Seen or been told your shoulder blade is in a funky position during exercise? Perhaps popping out a little bit? Heard that scapular winging will cause pain inadvertently? Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom hav...
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71 | Managing Stress, Anxiety and Gut Health with Jacquelyn Umof from 2021-01-27T06:42:06
Stuck in a mind rut? Ever felt ashamed to have body-appearance related goals? Trying to figure out your gut issues but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Jacquelyn Umof, former dancer ...
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70 | Hamstring Strains & Overuse: Help Prevent them with These Exercises from 2021-01-25T07:24:27
Ever wonder why your hamstrings are always tight? Do you find yourself constantly stretching, only to feel tight again in a few hours? Are you a runner but feel discomfort in the back of your th...
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69 | Understanding Meditation and How to Actually Do It with Justin Michael Williams from 2021-01-20T07:25:40
Feel like you can’t meditate? In a fast-paced, ever-going, and dynamic world, we’re taught to submerge ourselves in a culture that distances ourselves from our emotions, promotes instant gratifi...
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68 | Sciatica? Pain Down The Leg? Learn Why! from 2021-01-18T08:39:41
Are you someone who deals with pain and tingling sensations that run down your leg? Have you heard the term "Sciatica" but aren’t fully aware of what it is? Then you are definitely going to want...
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67 | Finding Credibility and Research to Overcome Eating Disorders with Sohee Lee and Ben Carpenter from 2021-01-13T07:04:49
Do you find yourself having an unhealthy relationship with the foods that you consume? Have you ever been told that you need to look a certain way to be healthy? Most of us have been caught in t...
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66 | Crepitus: Crunchy Knees? What Does it Mean? from 2021-01-11T06:28:15
Do your knees pop and crackle like rice krispies when doing squats?! Ever been told to stop doing movements that cause your knees to make those noises? Tune in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into w...
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65 | Using Your Brain to Your Advantage with Mindset Expert Kara Loewentheil from 2021-01-06T07:12:42
Suffer from negative thoughts? Anxiety? What about that constant comparison, especially as you scroll through social media? Or maybe even chronic pain?! Most of us experience some level of almos...
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64 | Where to start the New Year with Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom from 2021-01-04T06:45:06
Happy New Year, Movers! Still unsure about what your resolutions are for the upcoming year? Unsure you should even HAVE resolutions, yet certain you want to crush all your goals in 2021?! You ar...
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63 | Hypermobility and EDS? Learn more about them with Andrew and Katie of Whealth from 2020-12-30T05:13:50
Super flexible? Do gumby type party tricks or know someone who does? Then you need to listen to this informative interview with Andrew Dettelbach and Katie Goss – founders of Wh...
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62 | What is The Optimal Body Membership? from 2020-12-28T06:13:08
What is the optimal body? What does optimal mean to you? Listen to this PT Pearl as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into all that comes with an Optimal Body membership. They explain why discoveri...
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61 | How To Begin Optimizing Your Diet with Dr. Mike T. Nelson from 2020-12-23T08:34:16
Feel like you’ve tried every diet in the book and nothing seems to work? Then you don’t want to miss out on this interview with Dr. Mike T. Nelson – research fanatic who special...
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60 | What is The Mobility Method? from 2020-12-21T07:28:16
Want to know what the Mobility Method is all about? Need information before you can take the leap into your mobility journey? Don’t think you can achieve mobility? Tune in as Dr. Dom interviews ...
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59 | Let's Talk About Sex with Dr. Kristie Overstreet from 2020-12-16T08:28:31
Having intimacy issues in your relationships? Did you know there are 12 different types of intimacy? If not, you don’t want to miss this interview with Dr. Kristie Overstreet – Listen
58 | Foot & Ankle Mobility: How To Begin & Why It's Important from 2020-12-14T07:12:34
Feel like you NEED support in your shoes? Live in heels or cleats? Don’t understand why foot or ankle mobility might be important to you? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom as they explain how external su...
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56 | Hip Flexor Tightness? The Real Culprit and True Solutions! from 2020-12-14T02:15:01
Does your job have you sitting all day? Feel tightness in your hip flexors? Listen in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom explain what might be happening at your hip joint and the best ways to combat that ti...
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57 | Is Kettlebell Training Applicable to Everyone? With Expert, Marcus Martinez from 2020-12-09T08:10:24
Curious about kettlebells? If you’re ready to pick up your first kettlebell or become a kettlebell master, listen to this interview with Marcus Martinez, the “Kettlebell poster boy”, to understa...
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55 | The LCK Method to Optimal Hormones, Health and Body Image from 2020-12-02T08:29:17
Have you ever struggled with gut health issues? What about hormone issues? Maybe even body image struggles? You are not alone. Learn from podcast guest, Laurie Christine King, Austin’s #1 person...
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54 | Frozen Shoulder | What Can You Do to Prevent It & Improve It? from 2020-11-30T09:07:25
Have pain in your shoulder during certain movements? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom as they explain why avoiding these movements may be a one way track to frozen shoulder. Listen to get all the ...
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53 | From the Emergency Room to Weight Room, What is the True Determinant of Health with Samantha Ciaccia from 2020-11-25T07:13:12
Looking for a quick fix for your pain? Then listen to this interview with Sam Ciaccia – trainer by day and physician assistant by night – as she explains what s...
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52 | Tension Headaches | The Cause and Recommended Solutions from 2020-11-23T05:34:30
Are headaches a constant nuisance in your life? Listen in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom explains tension headaches and their root causes. If you or a loved one experiences these types of headache...
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51 | How Do Emotions Play a Role in Physical Pain with Edan Harari from 2020-11-18T07:42:41
Have a hard time showing emotion or being vulnerable? Feel like a lot of emotional walls are up and not sure how to break them down? Listen in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom interview Edan Harari
50 | Snapping Hip Syndrome with Mountain Climbers & Abs?! Find out why! from 2020-11-16T07:06:49
Do your hips snap, crackle, and pop when performing a certain movement pattern? Not experiencing pain? Then join in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into the importance of understanding your snapping...
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49 | Break up with your food beliefs and learn to fuel the body with vegan chef, Hollan Hawaii from 2020-11-11T06:37:52
Want to change your diet to a healthier one but don’t know how? Tune in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom interview Hollan Hawaii – expert in vegan, plant-based food and cleanses, liqueur ...
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48 | Ergonomics: What is the ideal desk posture and set-up? from 2020-11-09T15:20:56
When you think of ergonomics, do you think about those fancy office desks and chairs? If so, tune into this PT Pearl as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom fully explains what ergonomics is really about and how...
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47 | Creation of Barefoot Shoes, Vivobarefoot, by Co-founder Galahad Clark from 2020-11-04T07:16:34
Do you believe that you absolutely need that arch support in your shoes? Love that feeling when you come home and take your shoes off? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom as they interview Galahad Clark
46 | Groin Pain and Inner Thigh Strain Explained from 2020-11-02T08:11:32
Want to know how you can possibly decrease your groin pain or inner thigh strain today? Tune in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom explores different inner thigh injuries, what populations tend to ...
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45 | Birth Control and Women's Health with Dr. Jolene Brighten from 2020-10-28T06:51:21
Feel like sex ed didn’t really teach you about your body? Need birth control for your irregular periods or chronic acne? Tune into this extremely informative interview with Dr. Jolene Brighten <...
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44 | Losing Balance? Challenging Your Balance Systems from 2020-10-26T06:34:26
Think balance exercises are only for the elderly? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom as they explain how balance is important for everyone and why. Listen in to hear some balance tests, tar...
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43 | Using Respiration and Breath to Explore Your Movement Restrictions with Katie St. Clair from 2020-10-21T07:17:46
Are you a woman in the professional world but suffer from imposter syndrome? Join Dr. Dom and Dr. Jen as they interview Katie St. Clair – certified CSCS and CPT trainer ...
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42 | Neck and Upper Back Tension? Why You Could Be Having Overactive Upper Traps from 2020-10-19T05:39:15
Are your shoulders or neck constantly giving you trouble? Listen in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom dive into what the upper trapezius really is and why they’re so easily tensed. If you feel stress...
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41 | Functional Foods with Naturopathic Student, Tyler Jean from 2020-10-14T07:17:51
Ever think of food as medicine? If not, join Dr. Dom and Dr. Jen as they interview Tyler Jean – soon to be licensed Naturopathic doctor – as he explains how the...
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40 | IASTM - Do the hard tools clinicians use break up fascia? The truth about scraping. from 2020-10-12T05:33:54
Want to understand why IASTM, or soft tissue work using a tool, feels so good and is SO common? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom as they explain some of the tools commonly used in IASTM and what they ar...
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39 | What Does Building From The Foundation Truly Mean? Chat with MMA Professional Coach and Therapist, Dr. Jason Park from 2020-10-07T06:26:01
Struggling with advanced or complex movement patterns? Don’t really understand what the “basics” are? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom as they interview Dr. Jason Park – Doctor of physi...
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38 | From Achilles Tendinitis to Full Ruptures, Why Does it Happen and What Can You Start Doing About it Today? from 2020-10-05T05:23:23
Want to get back to a sport you love but haven’t done it in a while? Listen in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom take you through what Achilles Tendinitis is and things you can start doing today to help av...
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37 | From Coaching Olympians to Everyday Movers, What is The Common Theme with Max Artsis from 2020-09-30T05:58:38
Having a hard time with recovery? Listen to trainer Max Artsis as he dives into his experience with training athletes and high level performers; what it has taught him about individual movement ...
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36 | The Cause of Sacroiliac Joint Pain, Commonly Known as "SI Pain" from 2020-09-28T07:28:45
Have you ever been told you have a “stuck” or “unstable” SI joint? Struggling with SI pain? Tune in as Dr. Dom and Doc Jen explain what an SI joint, or a Sacroiliac joint, is and what it really ...
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35 | The Mindset Behind Cancer Recovery, Injury Prevention, and Mental Health with Beau Whitman from 2020-09-23T05:32:19
Resistant to sharing your vulnerabilities? Then don’t miss out on this groundbreaking interview with Beau Whitman – cancer survivor, coach, and high level athlete – Listen
34 | Bunions! Why Do We Get Them & Can They Go Away? from 2020-09-21T06:44:03
Embarrassed by your bunions? Join us as we explain what might be the root cause of your bunions and how common it really is. Listen as we explain the importance of “checking up the chain” ...
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33 | Exploring How Self-Love Can Affect Overall Health, Illness, and Recovery with Sierra Nielsen from 2020-09-16T07:37:36
Confused what self-love really means? Why is everyone talking about it? Join us as Sierra Nielsen –personal trainer, nutritionist, and transformation coach –giv...
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32 | Doc Jen's Journey: Scoliosis, Hip Flexor Strains, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and more! from 2020-09-14T03:38:55
Ever feel like your body is trying to tell you something? Listen as Doc Jen dives into her own movement journeys as a gymnast and her experiences with pain and injury. Tune in as she expla...
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31 | An Army Veteran's Journey to Healing His Emotional And Physical Injuries with Chase Chewning from 2020-09-09T04:28:20
Wish you could be vulnerable with people about your traumatic past? Join us as we interview Chase Chewning – Army Veteran, podcast host, and certified coach – a...
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30 | Dr. Dom's Journey: Pelvic Floor Issues, Diastasis Recti, Low Back Pain and More! from 2020-09-07T06:34:53
Join us as Dr. Dom dives into his personal journey with injuries as an athlete. Listen as he explains that, although a physical therapist, he still has functional limitations within his ow...
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29 | Intermittent Fasting, Hormones, and Women's Health with Registered Dietitian Julia Glanz from 2020-09-02T07:19:58
Feel like you’ve tried everything, from working out to eating healthy, and still have little to no results? Listen to the interview with Julia Glanz – registered dietician, stre...
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28 | Hip Shift? Rotated Pelvis? What Does It Mean? from 2020-08-31T05:06:05
What does it really mean to have a leg length discrepancy? Why do we feel better after getting our pelvis adjusted? Does it stay in place after it is adjusted? When did it fall out of place...
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27 | Evaluating Research with Biomechanist and Professor, Dr. Scott Lynn from 2020-08-31T03:02:14
Join us as Dr. Scott Lynn, Jen's very own Biomechanics PhD professor from California State University, Fullerton, breaks down the research of biomechanics and brings us back to the individual in...
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26 | Gluteal Amnesia: How to Actually Get Your Butt to Activate from 2020-08-24T06:13:39
Want to learn how to activate your glutes and grow that booty? Been told you’re more “quad dominant”? Feel more quads, low back or hamstrings when you workout? Tune in as we explain how to t...
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25 | Exploring Yoga with Physical Therapist Lara Heimann from 2020-08-19T06:30:52
Listen in as Lara Heimann, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Yoga educator, explains how brain mapping has changed her yoga practice. She outlines her LYT method, her experience with teaching...
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24 | Shin Splints: What Is It and Why Do We Get It? from 2020-08-17T14:00:45
Have a history with shin splints? Like to run, hike, or just have a real passion for walking the dog, but can’t go on with these favorite hobbies of yours because of that pain in your sh...
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23 | Overcoming Chronic Pain and Holistic Rehab with Matt Erb from 2020-08-12T04:24:29
Experience pain on a daily basis? Don’t understand the differences between chronic and acute pain? Join us as we dive into these terms and what it really means ...
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22 | Plantar Fasciitis Pearl and Myofascial Release with Jill Miller from 2020-08-10T02:27:23
Do you have pain on the bottom of your feet? Been diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis? Join us as we talk about the Dos and Don’ts for Plantar Fasciitis and how long you should expect for the pain ...
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21 | Move Lymph to Improve Mobility and Diet Tips with Toni from 2020-07-29T05:38:40
How much water are you drinking? How often do you bounce? Join us as we talk about the Lymphatic system and how you can help regulate the fluids within your body. We cover some nod...
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20 | Neuro Re-education Pearl and Anti-Racism in Healthcare with Dr. Jen Hutton from 2020-07-22T05:56:47
How long has it been since you’ve rolled, crawled, or squatted?! In this episode, we explain neuromuscular re-education and why these movement patterns are important. Dead Bugs? Bridges? What ar...
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19 | Wrist Pain Pearl and Meal Prep Guidance with MeowMeix from 2020-07-15T06:09:40
Wrist pain during push-ups and planks? They shouldn't be. In this episode, we'll break down the common wrist diagnoses and help guide you into what you can start d...
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18 | Tendonitis vs Tendinopathy Pearl and Natalie Jill's Journey Through Back Pain and More! from 2020-07-08T06:00:07
Why do our joints hurt?! What is tendonitis, tendinosis, and tendinopathy?! Doc Jen and Dr Dom dive into what the differences are between these and how to address them. After this, we interview ...
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17 | Sleeping Position Pearl and Understanding Collagen and Coffee from 2020-07-01T06:00
Waking up feeling achy, stiff and sore? Thinking it may be your bed, mattress, pillows or sleeping position?? Tune into this episode as we guide you through the "optimal" sleeping positions and ...
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16 | IT Band Syndrome Pearl and Consequences of Over-Training with Danielle Pascente from 2020-06-24T06:06:59
Experience pain at the side of your knee? Ever been told it's your IT Band and you should probably roll it out? Well, we'll break down what the IT Band is, why you might be getting pain, and wha...
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15 | Reduce Bloating and Understand Gut Health from 2020-06-17T06:10:04
Bloated often? Unsure about what to do to help your gut or confused on what supplements and vitamins you should be taking?? We will break down the manual techniques you can start doing today to ...
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14 | Low Back Spasm Pearl and a PT's Back Pain Story from 2020-06-10T06:13:41
Do you ever experience moments of low back pain? To the point of spasm? Do you feel like you can't move sometimes? Maybe it locks up? Dr. Domenic and Dr. Jen will break down why low back spasms ...
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13 | Hip Impingement Pearl and Mindset Training with Mike Aidala from 2020-05-27T06:01:49
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12 | Meniscus Injury and the Prehab Guys from 2020-05-20T06:29:39
Meniscus injury worrying you? Learn what you can do to help prevent pain and bulletproof your knees! Plus, learn from guest, Dr. Michael Lau of The Prehab Guys as he chats through his own person...
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11 | Breathwork: How to Reduce Stress, Relieve Pain & Improve Your Health from 2020-05-13T07:00
What is Breathwork? Why is it suddenly a hot topic? What is the science behind it? And how does it actually relate to pain in the body? We'll break it all down for you in today's podcast, with s...
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10 | Got Knee Pain? Get Strong At Every Angle from 2020-05-06T05:00
Struggle with knee pain when doing stairs, squats, running or jumping?
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9 | Scoliosis, Overcoming Back Pain & The Strongest Woman Alive from 2020-04-28T23:53:59
Today, Jen and Dom bring you their PT Pearl on Scoliosis! After they are done sharing their words of wisdom, they dive right into their interview with fellow physical therapist, Dr. Stefi Cohen....
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8 | A PT’S Recovery After 10 Surgeries from 2020-04-22T00:04:01
Did you know a quick movement test can determine how long you'll live?! Try it out! Stay tuned to learn about how Dr. Stacie has overcome 10 orthopedic surgeries and how she believes treatment f...
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7 | Fixing Anterior Pelvic Tilt & Concussion Story from 2020-04-22T00:03:31
Learn the truth about concussion management from someone who has been battling for over 9 years. Also, learn how you can fix your Anterior Pelvic Tilt!
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6 | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome for Tingling Hands and guest, Dr. Shante Cofield from 2020-04-22T00:03:15
Tingling and numbness, scoliosis, Darth Vader, Instagram fame and more!
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5 | Torn Rotator Cuff? Time to Move U! from 2020-04-22T00:02:54
Have shoulder pain or ever experienced a disc herniation?? You'll definitely want to tune into the PT Pearl and the episode with MoveU today!
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4 | Piriformis syndrome and Myodetox from 2020-04-22T00:02:31
Today, Doc Jen & Dr. Dom dive into your most requested PT Pearl on...Piriformis Syndrome!!! Along with this gem of a PT Pearl, they also welcome Vinh Pham a.k.a "Vinnie Rehab" to the s...
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3 | Disc Herniation To Supple Leopard from 2020-04-22T00:02:13
Today, Doc Jen and Dr. Dom bring you their PT Pearl on Disc Herniation! After they are done sharing their words of wisdom, they dive right into their first interview with fellow physical therapi...
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2 | Why Mobility & Why Us? from 2020-04-22T00:01:47
What is mobility and WHY do I talk about it so much!? Learn all about it in this first PT Pearl. Stay tuned to learn all about who we are, how this partnership works, how we met and how we conti...
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1 | Welcome To The Optimal Body Podcast from 2020-04-17T22:14:49
Welcome to our quick intro episode. This will be a quick 20 minute episode where Doc Jen & Dr. Dom explain what the intent of the show is about and what you can expect from us moving forward...
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