Stoic Bodywork Podcast

This episode closes out the 100 Questions series. We started this series to answer common questions about therapeutic bodywork, functional training, pain, the fascial system, recovery, tissue health, and the philosophy behind Stoic Bodywork. This final episode covers questions 76 through 100, and it moves through a lot of ground. The first half of the episode is practical. We talk about what someo...

The 100 Questions series continues with a harder look at the health and wellness industry itself. In Episode 014 , Phil breaks down some of the biggest problems in modern pain, recovery, fitness, massage, and bodywork culture. He challenges the common messaging around “pushing through pain,” explains why symptom relief is often mistaken for true progress, and lays out why so many people spend year...

The 100 Questions series continues with a deep dive into the training side of the Stoic Bodywork method. In Episode 013 , Phil shifts the conversation toward functional training, movement quality, injury recovery, and long-term resilience. He explains what functional training actually is, why he pairs bodywork with training instead of treating them as separate disciplines, and how the Stoic model...

The second installment of the 100 Questions series moves into one of the biggest topics in bodywork and recovery: pain. In Part 2 of the 100 Questions series, Phil focuses on pain and dysfunction. He breaks down structural vs. neurological pain, central sensitization, proprioception, trigger points, posture, chronic tension, and why pain often shows up in predictable places like the neck, shoulder...

A lot of people still do not know what bodywork actually is. That is part of the reason for this new series. In this first installment of the 100 Questions series, Phil answers the first round of common questions people ask about therapeutic bodywork: what it is, how it differs from massage, what a first session looks like, how assessment happens before touch, and what he is actually feeling for w...

Tattoos are stories told through skin. In this conversation, Phil Gabranth sits down with Chris Pincus , owner and artist at Revelation Tattoo , to explore what it really takes to make a life in a creative trade. They unpack the craft, discipline, and business reality behind tattooing—everything from studio standards and client trust to pricing, apprenticeship, and staying inspired after decades o...

In this episode of the Stoic Bodywork Podcast , Phil and Octavia sit down with Liz , founder of New Born Families LLC , a lactation consultant and Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) practitioner, to explore how early bodywork interventions can transform both physical and emotional outcomes for new families. From debunking common lactation myths to recognizing tongue-tie patterns and subtle fascial...

In this follow-up to our conversation with Cassie, editor at Norse Panda, we step back and explore meditation from a broad perspective. This episode is less about any single method and more about understanding what meditation really is —where the word comes from, what it’s meant to do, and how it shows up in daily practice. Drawing from years of both teaching and learning meditation, I share insig...

Cassie is the Chief Editor at Norse Panda LLC and has questions about meditation. She decided to learn more about it and share that experience to help others do the same. This episode covers the basics and some fun tangents along the way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stoicbodywork.substack.com

Covering the vocabulary, recommendations, and information you need to know about creating your own supplement stack. The episode is dedicated to PureBulk.com , use coupon code Stoicbodywork15 on your first order and STOICBODYORK for 10% off any order after that. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stoicbodywork.s...

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stoicbodywork.substack.com

The education systems do a poor job of helping us learn about our bodies. In this episode we go over examples of how learning about yourself can lead to better health and wellness outcomes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stoicbodywork.substack.com

Follow up episode to the interview with Dr. Nicole (episode 002) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stoicbodywork.substack.com

Dr. Nicole is an oncologist specializing in treating breast cancer. We discuss her career path and advice for future physicians, the current state of treatment and its advancements, as well as advice for prevention and treatment of cancer. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stoicbodywork.substack.com

Introduction to the Stoic Bodywork Podcast. General discussions about health and wellness from the creator of the Stoic Bodywork methods. A therapeutic Bodywork and Physical Training system that focuses on balancing the body, opening the mind, and awakening the spirit. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stoicbod...