Anatomical Gangster

In this episode of Anatomical Gangster, Sue Hitzmann sits down with Christopher Marc Gordon—osteopath, naturopath, physiotherapist, clinical researcher, and inventor of the MELT Fascia Hydrator—to explore fascia’s role in metabolic health, lymphatic flow, and cellular vitality.

Together, they dive into:

• The science behind fascia hydration and vibration therapy

• How fascia influences cellulite, detox, and systemic wellness

• The Fascia Hydrator’s impact on lymphatic drainage and skin appearance

• Emotional regulation and nervous system balance through fascial care

• What fascia education needs to shift in public health 

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that redefines fascia as a metabolic organ—and hydration as a healing strategy.

#ChristopherGordon #FasciaHydrator #MetabolicHealth #AnatomicalGangster #LymphaticFlow #VibrationTherapy #SueHitzmann #FasciaScience

In this episode of Anatomical Gangster, Sue Hitzmann welcomes Micol Bok—VP of Marketing at GAINSWave, host of The Vitality Lounge podcast, and a movement-based strategist whose work fuses brand innovation with embodied empowerment.

With a portfolio that includes global icons like Mastercard, Mini, and AT&T, Micol brings a multicultural lens to branding, storytelling, and regenerative wellness. Her current mission? Reframing aging, pleasure, and vitality through fascia-aware marketing and taboo-breaking conversations. From boardrooms to dance floors, Micol’s work reminds us that true innovation begins in the body.

This episode explores:

• How Micol transitioned from mainstream marketing to regenerative health

• The role of pleasure in vitality and professional performance

• Why storytelling is a healing tool in wellness branding

• How movement and somatic intelligence shape her strategy

• The tension between authenticity and manipulation in marketing

• What vitality really means—and how to reclaim it daily

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that hydrates your nervous system, challenges your assumptions, and invites you to market from the inside out.

#MicolBok #VitalityLounge #GAINSWave #AnatomicalGangster #RegenerativeMarketing #FasciaWisdom #EmbodiedEmpowerment #SueHitzmann #SomaticStrategy #SexualWellness

In this episode of Anatomical Gangster, Sue Hitzmann welcomes Ian O’Dwyer—movement coach, fascia educator, and co-founder of Odon Movement and FeelSoma—for a dynamic exploration of fascia, emotion, and somatic intelligence.

With over 30 years in the fitness and wellness space, Ian has helped shape the global conversation around fascia-focused movement. His work integrates emotional release, vibration, hydration, and adaptive training into a holistic system that treats the human being—not just the tissue. Through FeelSoma, Ian offers a revolutionary approach to recovery, performance, and embodied resilience.

This episode explores:

• How fascia evolved from “connective tissue” to a sensory, emotional matrix

• Why movement is a conversation, not a prescription

• The role of vibration and hydration in fascial health

• How fascia stores emotional trauma—and how to release it

• The difference between training athletes and rehabilitating dysfunction

• Common mistakes in chronic pain recovery and how to shift the approach

• What fascia would scream at us if it could talk

• The future of Odon Movement and FeelSoma

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that invites you to feel more, move better, and reconnect with the wisdom of your body.

#IanODwyer #FeelSoma #OdonMovement #FasciaHealing #SomaticIntelligence #AnatomicalGangster #SueHitzmann #MovementConversation #EmotionalResilience #FasciaWisdom #HydrationIsKing

In this episode of Anatomical Gangster, Sue Hitzmann welcomes Helaine Knapp—founder and CEO of CityRow, and author of Making Waves: One Start-Up Founder’s Raw, Gritty, & Unexpected Journey—for a candid conversation on redefining wellness, building a brand from scratch, and navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

After a serious back injury led her to seek smarter, low-impact fitness solutions, Helaine launched CityRow in 2014, transforming indoor rowing into a full-body, accessible experience. Her journey spans a decade of grit, innovation, and resilience—culminating in the acquisition of CityRow by WaterRower in 2024. In her new book, she pulls back the curtain on startup life, offering raw insights into leadership, burnout, and the realities of being a woman founder in a male-dominated industry.

This episode explores:

• The inspiration behind Making Waves and the challenges of writing it

• How emotional resilience and mental health shape her approach to fitness

• Lessons from navigating male ego and startup adversity

• What CityRow’s evolution reveals about the future of wellness

• Advice for women entrepreneurs and aspiring founders

• The core message she hopes readers carry forward

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that’s equal parts empowering and practical—perfect for anyone ready to rethink movement, leadership, and what it means to truly thrive.

#HelaineKnapp #MakingWavesBook #CityRow #AnatomicalGangster #WomenEntrepreneurs #FitnessLeadership #SueHitzmann #EmotionalResilience #StartupJourney #WellnessInnovation

In this episode of Anatomical Gangster, Sue Hitzmann welcomes Michelle Nayeli Bouvier—movement educator, fascia visionary, and founder of the Kutilaa School of Embodied Resilience—for a conversation that bridges Tantrik wisdom, fascia science, and the art of adaptive movement.

Michelle’s work translates the language of spirals, tension networks, and biotensegrity into practical embodiment. Her upcoming presentation at the Fascia Research Congress, Biotensegrity-Informed Movement: Integrating Neuromyofascial Research into Clinical Practice, explores how fascia’s dynamic architecture reshapes our understanding of movement, healing, and resilience.

This episode explores:

• What sparked Michelle’s “fascianation” and how it shaped her teaching

• How biotensegrity-informed movement transforms clinical and somatic practice

• The spiral nature of fascia and its impact on movement intelligence

• How Tantrik yoga and fascia science co-create a deeper healing paradigm

• The nervous system’s role in resilience and embodied awareness

• The philosophy behind the Kutilaa School and what embodied resilience really means

• Myths Michelle loves busting—and what’s lighting her up in current research

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that invites you to move beyond rigid alignment and into the living, spiraling intelligence of your body.

#MichelleNayeliBouvier #Biotensegrity #FasciaScience #AnatomicalGangster #EmbodiedResilience #KutilaaSchool #TantrikYoga #SueHitzmann #SpiralMovement #FasciaResearchCongress

In this episode of Anatomical Gangster, Sue Hitzmann welcomes Dr. Anna Toker—colorectal surgeon, microbiome educator, and outspoken advocate for food transparency—for a powerful conversation on phosphate-based food additives, endocrine disruption, and the gut’s role in whole-body health.

With over two decades of surgical experience and a passion for public education, Dr. Toker breaks down how additives like trisodium phosphate and glyphosate are silently impacting our bones, hormones, and microbiome. From childhood osteoporosis to thyroid dysfunction, she connects the dots between mineral depletion, collagen damage, and chronic disease—and offers practical steps for detoxing and protecting your health.

This episode explores:

• How phosphate-based additives disrupt calcium absorption, endocrine function, and bone integrity

• The link between glyphosate exposure and mineral deficiencies that contribute to thyroid dysfunction

• Why collagen is vulnerable to glyphosate mimicry—and what that means for connective tissue and cancer risk

• How antimicrobial additives damage the gut microbiome and immune resilience

• What consumers need to know about food labeling, organic loopholes, and post-harvest processing

• Strategies for supporting detox pathways and minimizing toxic exposure

• The future of food safety, regulation, and grassroots advocacy

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that challenges the status quo and empowers you to rethink what’s really in your pantry—and how to protect your health from the inside out.

#AnnaToker #PhosphateAdditives #GlyphosateRisks #AnatomicalGangster #GutHealth #EndocrineDisruption #BoneLoss #FoodLabelingTruth #SueHitzmann #MicrobiomeAwareness #DetoxStrategies #ConnectiveTissueHealth

In this episode of Anatomical Gangster, Sue Hitzmann welcomes Jill Miller—author, educator, and fascia visionary—for a powerful conversation on breath, movement, and the future of self-care.

Jill is the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and the creator of Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® Method. With over 30 years of study in anatomy and movement, she’s trained thousands of educators, clinicians, and manual therapists around the world. Her bestselling books The Roll Model and Body by Breath have redefined how we approach pain, performance, and resilience. She's a global yoga and wellness icon transforming lives world-wide. Tune in, share, and subscribe to the podcast!

Together, they explore:

• What sparked Jill’s deep dive into fascia and how it shaped her work

• Highlights from her upcoming presentation at the Fascia Research Congress

• The role of breath in regulating fascia, nervous system health, and emotional resilience

• How motherhood has influenced Jill’s teaching and healing philosophy

• Practical ways to integrate self-care into daily life using therapy balls and breathwork

• What excites her most about the future of fascia research and education

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that blends science, soul, and strategy—and discover why fascia is the missing link in your wellness journey.

#JillMiller #BodyByBreath #TheRollModel #AnatomicalGangster #FasciaHealing #TuneUpFitness #YogaTuneUp #SueHitzmann #SelfCareFitness #FasciaResearchCongress

In this episode of Anatomical Gangster, Sue Hitzmann welcomes Joanne Avison—fascia therapist, somatic educator, and author of Yoga, Fascia, Anatomy and Movement—for a deep and soulful conversation on fascia’s role in healing, movement, and human potential.

With over 30 years of experience translating fascia science into embodied practice, Joanne shares her journey from manual therapy to spiritual anatomy, and her reflections from the 7th International Fascia Research Congress in New Orleans. Her work bridges biomechanics and biomotional intelligence, helping practitioners move from classical anatomy to connected awareness.

This episode explores:

• Joanne’s path into fascia therapy and the evolution of her work

• Highlights from the Fascia Research Congress, including global collaboration and emerging insights

• How fascia acts as a living intelligence—more than just connective tissue

• The importance of embodiment and archetypal movement patterns

• How fascia therapy transforms trauma, posture, and perception

• Challenges and opportunities for fascia practitioners today

• What’s next for Joanne and the future of fascia education

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that invites you to feel fascia not just as structure—but as a spiritual interface, a sensory matrix, and a pathway to healing.

#JoanneAvison #FasciaTherapy #AnatomicalGangster #Embodiment #FasciaResearchCongress #SueHitzmann #YogaAndFascia #SomaticHealing #MovementIntelligence #LivingAnatomy

In this episode of Anatomical Gangster, Sue Hitzmann welcomes John Sharkey—clinical anatomist, neuromuscular therapist, and fascia research pioneer—for a deep and dynamic conversation on fascia’s evolving definition, its role in movement and manual therapy, and what’s next for the field.

With over four decades of experience and groundbreaking contributions to fascia science, John has helped shape the global conversation around fascia-focused therapies. His concept of Fasciategrity, co-developed with Joanne Avison, offers a tensegrity-based model of living anatomy that challenges traditional views and opens new doors for interdisciplinary collaboration.

This episode explores:

• The journey from neuromuscular therapy to fascia leadership

• A new interdisciplinary definition of fascia that emphasizes its sensory, pre-tensioned, and functional nature

• How targeted thigh fascia treatment may relieve symptoms of vertigo and jaw dysfunction

• Sharkey’s upcoming presentation at the Fascia Research Congress in New Orleans

• Why fascia is central to movement therapy, manual practice, and even surgical innovation

• Surprising discoveries about the body’s interconnected architecture

• Advice for practitioners integrating fascia into their work

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that bridges science, sensation, and the future of fascia—and discover why fascia may be the most intelligent tissue you’ve never truly met.

In this episode of Anatomical Gangster, Sue Hitzmann welcomes Dr. Gil Hedley—anatomist, educator, and founder of Integral Anatomy Education—for a soul-stirring conversation on fascia, embodiment, and the groundbreaking Nerve Tour.

With over 30 years of dissection-based research and a background in theological ethics, Gil’s work bridges science and spirit, inviting us to see the body not as a machine, but as a living, relational universe. His Integral Anatomy approach moves beyond regional anatomy to reveal the continuous, textural, and interconnected nature of our form.

This episode explores:

• The inspiration and discoveries behind the Nerve Tour across North America

• The story of “The Captain”—a donor whose form gifted new insights into the 10th cranial nerve

• How the vagus nerve supports health, resilience, and emotional regulation

• Surprising revelations about fascia and anatomy that emerged during the tour

• The difference between integral and gross anatomy—and why it matters

• How Gil weaves science and spirituality into his teachings

• What’s next for Integral Anatomy and fascia education

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that invites you to see beneath the skin—and discover the sacred geometry of your own living matter.

#GilHedley #IntegralAnatomy #NerveTour #AnatomicalGangster #FasciaEducation #EmbodiedAnatomy #SueHitzmann #FasciaResearchCongress #LivingMatter #ScienceAndSpirit #VagusNerve