There is a complex interplay between the foods we eat, the emotions we experience, and the state of our back. In this episode, Josh Blakley, an integrative health and fitness coach, joins us in exploring the hidden links between the nervous system, fascia, and gut, how they influence each other, and how we can have agency in the process*. Find scientific references at the bottom of this description and more in our Substack page (link below). Follow the timestamps to access specific topics of this episode:

00:00 Intro

01:45 Relationship between food and back pain

04:44 Inflamed gut, inflamed nerves

07:42 Possible bi-directional link between back pain and emotional distress

13:20 Carbs, grains, and back pain

16:54 Testing food sensitivities

21:07 Learning to track foods and identify symptoms

28:40 Distinguishing sources of symptoms: food vs stress

32:09 How fascia responds to emotions

35:26 Dealing with resistance to change habits

45:33 Changing habits: replacing vs removing

50:50 Impact of fungal infections, parasites, and heavy metal toxicities

01:04:35 Lifestyle vs quick fixes

Stay plugged! 🔌👁

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Jö Peter

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Mars Lopes

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Josh Blakley (guest)

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Artwork by Picamilho

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*Disclaimer

The content provided in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any kind. We encourage you to verify the information we present here by reading scientific literature on the mentioned fields, and to always seek advice from qualified health professionals for any questions you may have regarding the state of your health. We are not profiting from any specific procedures, professionals, brands, products, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned in this podcast. It is our hope that you consume this content consciously and that you’re aware that any decisions made by you upon it are solely at your own risk. Please find some recommended literature below: