In this episode of Three Questions, I dive into the research, myths, and missing questions surrounding SI joint dysfunction.  I chat about why treating the SI joint in isolation often leads to frustration, and how sensory feedback, brain mapping, and movement patterns may be playing a much bigger role than you think.

I also share my own experience with SI joint pain, challenge some common assumptions about stability and mobility, and explain why the answer might not be at the SI joint at all.

In This Episode You’ll Hear:

• Why SI joint pain is considered multifactorial and what that actually means
• How poor sensory awareness can cause the SI joint to do jobs other joints should be doing
• Why improving hip function, proprioception, and whole-body organization may matter more than “fixing” the SI joint

If there's one thing I hope you take away from this episode, it's that pain is rarely as simple as the location where the person is feeling it. Sometimes the most meaningful changes happen when we stop chasing symptoms and start asking better questions about the whole system.

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Are you actually regulating your nervous system… or just giving it more things to do?

In this episode of Three Questions, I explore the growing world of neuro wellness tools, from cold plunges and red light therapy to breathwork and vagus nerve stimulation.  But instead of asking whether these tools “work,” I challenge us to ask a deeper question: are they helping us support the real problem, or distracting us from it?

In This Episode You’ll Hear:

• Why sleep, movement, digestion, and social connection still outperform most wellness trends
• How to tell if a neuro wellness tool is supporting you or becoming a crutch
• Why regulation isn’t about doing more and what it’s actually about. 

Whether you're a movement professional, a wellness enthusiast, or someone who owns approximately 47 neuro wellness tools, this episode will help you think more critically about what your nervous system actually needs.

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Do you really need to have your entire future figured out?

In this episode of Three Questions, I unpack one of the most stressful questions we’re asked throughout our lives and why most people are approaching it backwards. Whether you’re choosing a major, considering a career change, or going back to school, I share the three questions that have shaped my own unconventional career path.

In This Episode You’ll Hear:

• The three questions that can simplify career and life decisions

• Why loving something doesn’t automatically mean you should do it for a living

• How lifestyle, schedule, and financial goals should influence your career choices

Because the goal isn’t finding the perfect career… It’s building a life that fits who you are and what matters most to you.

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Episode 59 - The Questions We Shouldn't Wait to Ask - Part 1: A Conversation With My Dad
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Are you just asking questions hoping someone confirms what you already believe?

In this episode of Three Questions, I unpack the art of asking better questions and why it matters in teaching, relationships, learning, and even personal growth. I share stories from my courses, my interviews, my marriage, and even working for my dad to explore how communication breaks down and what we can do differently. 

In This Episode You’ll Hear:
• The three types of answers most people are really looking for
• Why defensiveness shuts down curiosity and communication
• How better questions can turn passive learning into active problem-solving

Whether you’re a movement teacher, clinician, coach, or just someone trying to communicate more clearly, this episode will help you realize that sometimes the biggest obstacle isn’t a lack of information. It’s not knowing what questions we actually need to ask.

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In this episode of Three Questions, I sit down with my mom for a conversation about motherhood, marriage, identity, family, and the stories we carry from generation to generation. We talk about the invisible labor of being a mother, the pressure women feel to “do it all,” family dynamics, and why confidence sometimes looks very different on the inside than it does on the outside.

In This Episode You’ll Hear:
• Why “doing what works for your family” mattered more than following parenting advice
• How family dynamics shape confidence, boundaries, and identity
• Why it’s never too late to stay curious, learn new things, and become more yourself

This conversation made me laugh, reflect, and appreciate how much wisdom can live inside ordinary stories, especially from the people closest to us. I hope this episode encourages you to sit down and have the conversations with the people you love most sooner rather than later.

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In this episode of Three Questions, I sit down with someone who has shaped so much of how I think about family, work, relationships, and life: my dad. This conversation is part storytelling, part reflection, and part reminder that the people closest to us often hold the lessons we need most.

We talk about family dynamics, leadership, marriage, taking risks, building a career around what you love, and the importance of being present for the people who matter. My dad shares what he learned from his own parents, why he always prioritized family despite working hard, and the business advice that shaped the way he led people for over 50 years. 

In This Episode You'll Hear:
• Why treating people well matters more than managing “things”

• Why family became the foundation for both leadership and business success

 • How taking risks and “not should-ing yourself” can change your life

Whether your parents are still here or you’re carrying their lessons with you in different ways, I hope this episode encourages you to ask the questions that matter most.

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In this episode of Three Questions, I unpack one of the most commonly misunderstood topics in movement and teaching: correction. Correction isn’t just about pointing out what’s wrong… it’s about understanding the person in front of you, clarifying your intention, and helping the brain learn, not just comply.

In This Episode You’ll Hear:

• Why correction without context often creates confusion, not change

• How autonomy, competence, and relatedness shape real learning

• Why building awareness beats fixing movement every time

This episode is part movement science, part communication strategy, and part reality check for how we help people change.  So if you’re coaching, teaching, or just trying to communicate better, this episode will give you a more thoughtful and effective way to guide change.

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In this episode of Three Questions, I break down one of the most debated topics in movement right now: core activation, bracing, and breathing.  Instead of choosing sides, I walk you through how to think critically about the studies, question your own cues, and focus on what actually matters: your client’s outcome.

We’ll explore why defining your intention matters more than the cue itself, how sensory input might be more powerful than motor inputs, and why what works in the studio doesn’t always transfer to real life. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about being “right…” It’s about being effective.

In This Episode You’ll Hear:
• Why “cueing the core” might be solving the wrong problem
• How sensory input (not just muscle cues) drives better movement outcomes
• Why research should guide your thinking, not replace it

So before you cue the core one more time, take a second to ask yourself what you actually mean and what you’re hoping it’s going to do.

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Episode 54 - Assessments That Support, Not Stress — Three Guiding Questions
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In this episode of Three Questions, I break down why what’s happening in your face is often a reflection of something deeper. From tongue position to head awareness to your sensory systems, we explore how your jaw is constantly responding to the information your brain is (or isn’t) receiving. Because your jaw doesn’t work in isolation and neither does your pain.

In This Episode You’ll Hear:

• Why your tongue position can change your head movement and jaw function

• How your visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems influence jaw pain

• Simple strategies to improve awareness and create better movement patterns

Whether you teach, rehab, or are trying to make sense of your own symptoms, this episode will help you think beyond the jaw and start asking better questions about what your body actually needs.

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Episode 19 - Neuroplasticity: 3 Questions To Change Your Brain
Episode 46 - The Shoulder Episode: Exploring the Truth About How You Move This Complex Joint System
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In this episode of Three Questions, I sit down with registered dietitian and CEO of Culina Health, Vanessa Rissetto, who also happens to be a good friend of mine, to explore what it really looks like to build something meaningful. We talk about reinvention, navigating business and identity, and why real nutrition care has to be both honest and accessible.

Vanessa shares her journey from studying history to leading a $50M company, along with the personal experiences that shaped how she leads, including her cancer diagnosis and how it reframed everything. This conversation is about more than nutrition… it’s about ownership, truth, and what it means to lead with guts.

In This Episode You’ll Hear:
• Why there’s no “perfect path” to success and how curiosity creates opportunity
• How nutrition care should actually meet people where they are (not shame them)
• What it means to lead with integrity, even when it’s uncomfortable

More Info About Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RDN
Vanessa Rissetto is a registered dietitian and the CEO and Co-founder of Culina Health, a clinical nutrition company focused on making care more accessible and inclusive. Under her leadership, the company has raised $20 million in funding and become a trusted provider for physician referrals nationwide. Vanessa is a nationally recognized voice in the food-as-medicine space and has been featured on the Today Show and in publications like The New York Times, Vogue, and Women’s Health.

Vanessa’s accolades extend beyond her entrepreneurial success. She was honored byGoldman Sachs as one of the “Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs,” and by Inc. as one of the “Most Intriguing Women Entrepreneurs." 

Vanessa continues to elevate the role of dietitians in the digital era, blending evidence-based science with cultural competency to shape the future of healthcare delivery. She advocates for equitable access to preventive nutrition care, the integration of RDs into primary care, and advancing coverage of medically tailored nutrition under insurance, contributing to a broader conversation about the economics of preventive care.

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