We all experience aches and pains at times, sometimes even serious injuries. But what happens when your pain doesn’t go away for months, years, or even a decade or more? What happens when you’re dependent on painkillers to get through the day and you begin to alter your life because of it? Our guest on this week’s podcast is corrective exercise specialist, Vinny Crispino, who broke his back surfing one day and began a 10 year healing journey.  Listen and learn:  How painkiller addiction can happen to almost anyone Why you must take full responsibility for your own healing journey The importance of full body movement, not just focusing on the area of pain itself The value of corrective exercises    Links Pain Academy ABOUT OUR GUEST Vinny is the founder of Pain Academy. His work focuses on helping people learn to move better, live better, and overcome pain for good.  Like the Show?  Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com 

524: A Pain-Free Future with Vinny Crispino

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If you’re struggling with chronic pain and trying to find help, you’ve probably noticed that the pain management industry is a big minefield with hardcore drugs on one end of the spectrum and questionable potions and placebos on the other. In an ideal world, pain is adaptive and part of our body’s defense mechanisms, but all too often it can become untethered to the original insult and begin to attack your quality of life.   Listen and learn:  The purpose of pain in our bodies  When to medicate and when to ignore The confusing connection between pain and healing Why some people are prone to opioid abuse more than others  Links Amy’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Amy Baxter is a medical doctor and entrepreneur known for her research on pain. She is the inventor of Buzzy, a simple device to help kids get injections. Like the Show?  Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel 

616: Rethinking Pain with Dr. Amy Baxter

In the 1980s, Nancy Reagan coined the term, “Just say no!” and spearheaded the social aspect of the so-called war on drugs. It didn’t work, nor have any of the dozens of public, private, and international efforts to curb the disease of despair. Things have become so much worse that today, almost every single person listening has a friend or family member affected by addiction. My guest on this week’s podcast is a recovered addict herself and uses yoga as part of an integrated 12-step program to support others. Listen and learn:  The importance of support for addiction recovery The benefits of talk therapy vs. movement based therapy How trauma can feel like it’s stuck physically The integration of past, present and future self  Links Y12 ABOUT OUR GUEST Nikki is the founder of Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR). Her approach is based on her personal journey through addiction and recovery, leading her to blend the somatic aspect of yoga with the cognitive approach of 12-step programs. Like the Show?  Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel 

615: 12 Steps and Yoga with Nikki Myers

Injuries can derail your best healthy lifestyle plans, and if you’re not careful, they can lead to deconditioning and loss of function. But here’s what you need to understand and accept: everyone with an active life gets injured - everyone. So rather than feeling guilt or regret about your aches and pains, it’s a much smarter approach to swiftly move into healing mode and take full ownership of the process. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a career yoga teacher and physical therapist whose work focuses on overcoming injuries. Listen and learn:  Why many injuries simply require time to heal The importance of things like shoes, sleep position, and lifestyle choices The power of walking and how to titrate movement vs. pain How to potentially get help from a physical therapist or qualified professional  Links Ariele’s Anatomy Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Ariele Foster is a physical therapist and yoga teacher with over two decades experience helping people recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and rehab from surgeries. Like the Show?  Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel 

614: Injuries Happen - Stay Positive with Dr. Ariele Foster

Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per night, and we need good sleep quality as well, which means cycling through light, deep, and REM phases. While sleeping is the most natural of all human behaviors, many of us continue to struggle for a variety of reasons, including stress, anxiety, hormonal changes, and more. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a medical doctor whose work is focused on improving sleep for kids and adults. Listen and learn:  Sleep hygiene 101  deal sleeping positions Kid vs. adult sleep - what changes? How to know when you need medical help  Links That Sleep Doc (Instagram) ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Sujay Kansagra specializes in sleep medicine. He is Director of Duke University's Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program and author of a number of books, including My Child Won't Sleep: A Quick Guide for the Sleep-Deprived Parent. Like the Show?  Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel 

613: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Sleep with Dr. Sujay Kansagra

In regenerative medicine and longevity, it’s difficult to separate signal from noise. The search for the fountain of youth is a story as old as humanity, and while we’re all clearly aging, there are some technologies that hold real promise, particularly when it comes to things like joints and skin. On this week’s podcast we’ll discuss stem cells, specifically how specific nutrients can boost endogenous production. Listen and learn:  How adaptogenic plants can measurably boost your own stem cells Why a reduced ability to heal is a hallmark of aging The difference between umbilical cord vs adipose tissue derived cells Legal, ethical and access concerns  Links Christian’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Christian Drapeau is a stem cell biologist and a pioneer in the study of plant-based stem cell enhancement therapies. He is also the author of Cracking the Stem Cell Code. Like the Show?  Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel 

524: A Pain-Free Future with Vinny Crispino

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