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   Number 1: Trauma & Stress Get Trapped in Your Fascia

   Garry Lineham, co-founder of Human Garage reveals how physical and emotional trauma get trapped in your fascia, and how simple counter-rotation maneuvers can reset your nervous system in minutes. In this episode, we explore the fascinating science of fascia: the bioelectric, intelligent connective tissue that holds your entire body together. Garry shares his personal journey from decades of chronic pain to discovering self-healing fascia maneuvers that unlock deep physical tension and calm emotional overload. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: * What is fascia? Why science is reclassifying fascia as an intelligent, bioelectric organ. * Where trauma lives: How physical injury, emotional stress, and mental narratives accumulate in tissue. * Live fascia reset demo: A quick counter-rotation movement that opens up the shoulders, hips, and diaphragm. * The jaw & stress connection: Why clenching your jaw locks your entire body into fight-or-flight mode. * Rapid-fire problem solving: Fascia perspectives on vertigo, 2 AM leg cramps, post-meal bloating, and tight hamstrings. * True hydration: Why drinking a gallon of water isn't enough and how minerals and silica hydrate fascia properly. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Garry Lineham & Human Garage 00:30 - Garry’s Journey: From Chronic Pain to Healing 01:19 - Live Demo: Counter-Rotation Shoulder & Hip Reset 03:32 - How Resetting Fascia Changes Energy & Breathing 07:00 - Why Surgeons No Longer Cut Fascia Indiscriminately 08:45 - What "Bioelectric System" Feels Like in the Body 10:30 - Is Life Stressful, or Is Your Jaw Just Tight? 15:58 - Defining Trauma: Incidents, Emotions, and Narratives 20:56 - Working with Elite Athletes (Novak Djokovic) 22:05 - Why Traditional Treatments Often Fail Long-Term 24:45 - The Power of Counter-Rotation Movements 27:55 - Overcoming Chronic Stress, Drugs, & PTSD 30:28 - Rapid Fire: Sudden Vertigo 31:00 - Rapid Fire: Waking Up at 2 AM with Leg Cramps 31:35 - Rapid Fire: Immediate Bloating After Eating (Psoas Release) 32:56 - Rapid Fire: Hamstrings That Stay Tight 33:28 - Dehydration, Minerals, and the Wi-Fi Effect on Fascia Connect with Human Garage: Website: https://www.humangarage.net/ Instagram: @humangarage YouTube: @HumanGarage TikTok: @humangarage #Fascia #FasciaRelease #HumanGarage #SomaticHealing #ChronicPainRelief

   August 13, 2026·36min
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   Number 2: Why Your Diet Could Be Failing (Try This First)

   This is a sponsored episode, paid for by BIOptimzers, and does not involve the L.A. Times Newsroom. Are you doing "everything right" with your diet, but still struggling with low energy, sluggish digestion, brain fog, or poor recovery? In this episode of Live & Well, Wade Lightheart, co-founder of BIOptimizers, exercise physiologist, and former 3x Canadian Natural Bodybuilding Champions shares why most dietary strategies fall short and what core cellular habits actually drive long-term health. In this video, you’ll discover: • Why standard diets don’t always deliver results. • Wade Lightheart's 7-part "AWESOME" formula for cellular longevity. • How gut degradation and age affect your ability to absorb key nutrients. • Why muscle mass is your most critical organ for aging well and burning calories. • The role of genetic testing and DEXA scans in cutting through health confusion. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Why Your Diet Might Be Failing You 01:02 - Wade Lightheart's Personal Journey & Biohacking Origins 03:45 - What Competitive Bodybuilding Teaches About Raw Reality 07:33 - The 7-Step "AWESOME" Longevity Formula 12:16 - Bodybuilders as the Original Biohackers 14:48 - Genetic Testing & DEXA Scans 20:45 - The Founding of BiOptimizers 23:04 - Trace Minerals, Electrical Frequency & Cellular Energy 24:18 - The Truth About Magnesium 27:24 - Why Digestion Declines with Age & How to Restore Absorption 35:15 - Cellular Health, Mitochondria & Bioavailable Supplements #Longevity #GutHealth #NutritionTips #AntiAging #Biohacking #CellularHealth Head to https://bioptimizers.com/livewell and use code LIVEWELL for 15% off your order. You'll also unlock exclusive discounts, surprise bonuses, and special offers available to listeners. Plus, every order is backed by a 365-day money-back guarantee.

   August 06, 2026·46min
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   Number 3: What a Celebrity Trainer Actually Wants You to Know About Diet and Fitness

   If fitness and nutrition feel more confusing than ever, you're not imagining it. Most of what's out there is louder than it is useful. Celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak has worked with some of the most recognizable bodies in the world. His take on what actually moves the needle is simpler than you'd expect and more honest than most of what's in your feed. In this episode, he breaks down the biggest myths around strength training, calorie counting, and popular diets. He will also explain why you don’t need an hour in the gym, what's actually driving weight gain, and why restrictive diets almost always get misinterpreted. What comes out of it is a more sustainable, less complicated way to think about your health and the kind of advice that sticks because it's actually doable.

   March 26, 2026·38min
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   Number 4: The Truth About “Clean” Products and Toxic Chemicals in Your Home

   How worried should we really be about toxic chemicals in our homes? Environmental advocate and author Lindsay Dahl breaks down what actually matters when it comes to reducing everyday exposure. From greenwashing and “clean” product marketing to microplastics and household dust, she explains the science in a practical way that won’t leave you feeling overwhelmed. Dahl also shares the simple habits that can make the biggest difference in your home environment. If you’ve ever wondered how to create a healthier home without obsessing over every ingredient label, this conversation offers a realistic place to start. For more on this story: https://www.latimes.com/live-well/longevity/story/microplastics-in-human-body-reduce-exposure

   March 05, 2026·27min
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   Number 5: The Truth About Facelifts: Dr. Jason Diamond on Deep Plane, Tech Neck & Non-Surgical Solutions

   What does anti-aging look like in an era defined by filters, “tech neck,” and celebrity-fueled beauty trends? Host Melissa Magsaysay sits down with Dr. Jason Diamond, the Beverly Hills plastic surgeon renowned for his celebrity clientele and artistry in aesthetic medicine. Together, they explore how the philosophy around aging has evolved—from deep plane facelifts and non-surgical rejuvenation to the growing desire to enhance rather than change. He unpacks the move from celebrity photos to filtered selfies as patient inspiration—and what that evolution reveals about beauty and authenticity today. Discover more from Live & Well on social. Watch this conversation on YouTube & Spotify. For more stories, expert insights, and wellness inspiration, visit latimes.com/live-well or sign up for our newsletter.

   October 30, 2025·37min
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