GLP-1 medications have become increasingly popular for diabetes management, weight loss, and reducing cardiovascular risks. While these medications can play an important role in improving health, lasting wellness requires more than a shot. In this episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer, we welcome back FOX’s VP of Wellness, Dan Quirk, PT, DPT, GCS, to explore the connection between GLP-1 medications, fitness, nutrition, and maintaining muscle mass. Dan explains why preserving lean muscle is essential, how exercise and proper nutrition support overall wellness, and what an ideal wellness plan looks like for someone taking a GLP-1. He also shares how FOX Wellness can help individuals achieve their health goals and highlights the expanded offerings available in 2026.

On the Season 10 finale of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we welcome back Anthony Lombardo, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, USA-PL, TSAC-F, Pn. 1. Anthony is fresh off two new certifications, expanding his expertise further into oncology and pelvic floor physical therapy.

First, he talks about how patients can strengthen their pelvic floor and highlights the benefits of incorporating good breathing techniques. He then discusses what pushed him to specialize in cancer rehabilitation, teaching PTs how to safely work with individuals undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Because pushing a patient too hard can cause fatigue to carry over into subsequent sessions, finding the right clinical balance is vital. We close out our season finale by discussing why enjoying the learning process is so important and how continuing education ultimately benefits both clinicians and patients.

In conjunction with Survive Stroke Week, which happened earlier this May and Stroke Awareness Month, we are joined by Dr. Guilherme Dabus, MD, a board-certified interventional neuroradiologist, specializing in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases of the brain, head, neck, and spine. Dr. Dabus speaks on the importance of acting quickly if you or a loved one shows any signs of having a stroke. He also talks about what he thinks has been the biggest breakthrough over the last 10 years in stroke treatment and assesses the state of artificial intelligence with how it’s currently being used in the world of healthcare. We close the episode by asking Dr. Dabus if he thinks his home country of Brazil will be victorious in this year’s World Cup.

After being struck by a car and having a subsequent stroke, Carl Haydel’s family was told he may be non-responsive for the rest of his life. Carl had other plans. Though he entered the Claiborne at Baton Rouge, an assisted living facility, in a wheelchair and was referred to three different disciplines of therapy, Carl was determined to be able to get down on bended knee, raise a ring, and propose to his girlfriend. He voiced this mission to his occupational therapist, Amanda Cable, OTD, OTR/L, who was more than happy to help him. We are excited to report that not only did his girlfriend, Rachel, say “yes,” but a video clip of Carl and Amanda’s OT sessions went viral and was featured in a recent article by People Magazine. This week, we catch up with Carl and Amanda to talk all about their amazing story, when Carl and Rachel’s wedding is happening, and what it’s like to be social media-famous!

What happens after physical therapy school ends and real-world practice begins? In this episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we sit down with FOX’s Gianna Sabo, PT, DPT, to discuss the transition from student to clinician—from choosing a career path and navigating uncertainty to overcoming early challenges in the workforce. We explore the pressure many students feel to “have it all figured out,” why giving yourself grace matters, and how new graduates can approach their first job search with confidence. Gianna also gives a recap of APTA’s 2026 Combined Sections Meeting, delivers some insight on what inspires her must-see work on social media, and offers advice to all PT students who are approaching graduation.

To all speech-language pathologists, Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! We’re kicking things off by welcoming back one of our favorite guests (and possibly a soon-to-be fill-in co-host), Elyse Gordon, MS, CCC-SLP. While Elyse has joined us on the podcast multiple times, we’ve never taken the time to break down her SLP origin story, and we have questions! Why SLP? Did she ever consider another discipline? Do all SLPs have big personalities? And why are telehealth and SLP such a perfect fit? If you’re looking for answers, that’s exactly why this week’s episode is a must-listen. Let’s officially kick off National Speech-Language-Hearing Month!

To close out Occupational Therapy Month, we welcome back Noah Pennypacker, OTD, OTR/L, ATC, to FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast. Originally on a path to be an athletic trainer, we discover what made Noah change course and pursue a career in Occupational Therapy. While he lays out his OT origin story, we also find out that Noah is a thrill seeker, can come up with countless ways to include a deck of Uno cards into a treatment session, and is such a go-getter, that after his flight was cancelled—due to a polar vortex—he drove cross country to attend his interview for OT school. Equal parts heart and humor, we end OT Month with a clinician that any FOX patient would be lucky to call their OT!

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we review Scott B. Fulton’s 2026 book, Function: Turn Your Blind Spots into Strength, with FOX’s Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Jason Hazel, PT, DPT. Because Function focuses on optimal aging, this book aligns perfectly with what we do at FOX. Jason explains how our FOX Wellness program helps our clients turn back the clock and live our tagline (and the name of this podcast), of not just living longer, but living better, longer. Function centers around the five domains of Strength & Power, Cardiovascular & Recovery, Mobility & Balance, Flexibility & Structure, and Neuromotor & Cognition. It’s not necessarily about showing great strength in just one of these areas, but being able to find your blind spots to be balanced and strong in all five. For those who need a motivational push to exercise regularly, that’s where FOX’s Fitness Specialists can be tagged in to help anyone age optimally.

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we sit down with relentless Parkinson’s advocate, Dr. George Ackerman, who founded the movement, Together for Sharon, in memory of his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman. His goal is to raise awareness and hope for a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. George reflects on his mother’s diagnosis, the isolation his family felt early on, and how losing his mother transformed his life and pushes him to fight for a cure for Parkinson’s every day. George shares what it was like to become a caregiver, the resources he wished existed, and the drive that keeps him writing books, advocating on Capitol Hill, perpetually networking, and working for change. It’s a moving reminder that community, compassion, and persistence matter—especially during Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

In this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we sit down with Amy Eisenberg, the co-founder of Papa’s Path (the Babbush Family Fund for Parkinson’s Education, Research and Innovation) to talk about the moment her family’s world changed when her father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Amy opens up about watching a renowned surgeon face retirement, identity loss, and ultimately hope through deep brain stimulation surgery. We explore the role of compassion in healing, the importance of community when families feel isolated, and how Papa’s Path was born to support others navigating similar journeys. From advocacy and resources to upcoming events and Parkinson’s Awareness Month, this conversation is a reminder that humanity and connection should never be overlooked in the world of healthcare. Also, stay until the end for a special surprise guest!