The Crackin' Backs Podcast

What if Alzheimer’s isn’t something we merely “treat” but a biochemical imbalance we can restore? On this episode of Crackin’ Backs , we go deep with neuroscientist Dr. Dayan Goodenowe — a pioneer in the science of plasmalogens , memory, and brain restoration. We begin by peeling back his personal journey: what sparked his fascination with Alzheimer’s, biochemical disease, and the hidden chemistry...

What do a struggling student, a decorated Navy SEAL, and a hospital CEO all have in common? The answer: Jeff Mengenhausen . In this explosive episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast , we sit down with the only Navy SEAL in the country running a hospital—a man who’s rewriting the rules of leadership, resilience, and what healthcare should really be. Jeff’s story is anything but ordinary. Once labeled...

Ever feel your body slam on the brakes at the worst moment—or light up just from someone’s tone of voice? That’s your nervous system running the show. In this episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast , polyvagal performance coach Michael Allison (Polyvagal Clinic / The Play Zone ) shows us how to find clarity in chaos and silence within the noise—teaching practical tools to shift from stress to calm,...

“Why Are We Still Afraid to Talk About the Pelvic Floor?” We glamorize six-packs, obsess over core strength, and chase the latest fitness hacks—but here’s the shocking truth: the foundation of your health, strength, and even your confidence isn’t your abs, it’s your pelvic floor. And yet, it’s still one of the most ignored, stigmatized, and misunderstood parts of the body. On this episode of the C...

Are you giving more thought to the car you drive than the mattress you sleep on ? Think again. We spend nearly a third of our lives in bed, and the quality of your sleep doesn’t just determine whether you wake up groggy or refreshed—it impacts your brain health, mood, recovery, performance, and even how long you live. On today’s episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast , we sit down with Fred Kunke ,...

What if the fastest way to change your life isn’t more willpower—but a better doorway into your subconscious? On today’s Crackin’ Backs Podcast , hypnotherapist Dayana Muzinek ( Grace Method™ certified ) pulls back the curtain on how hypnotherapy works, why it’s more than “stage hypnosis,” and how focused consciousness can help rewire cue–craving–response patterns that drive anxiety, insomnia, IBS...

Is chronic pain really “in the body”… or in the brain’s predictions about the body? Today on the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jorge Esteves, PhD, DO—an osteopath, educator, and researcher whose work reframes low back pain, sciatica, and other MSK issues through the lens of predictive processing, active inference, and interoception. Dr. Esteves explains why pain is more than a physi...

What happens after you kill to survive? It was Mother’s Day, 2013. Tennyson Jacobson was home with her newborn and her mom when a man slipped through an unlocked door. In seconds, her safe world vanished—he grabbed her by the ponytail, robbed her, and disappeared. The next night, he came back. There was a fight. A knife. And by the time it was over, the man who tried to destroy her family was dead...

How far would you go to reshape medicine? Dr. Janakan Krishnarajah has led over 100 clinical trials, transitioning from bedside physician to a biotech disruptor. On this episode, he reveals that turning point—and the early challenge that redefined his path. Next: he developed Wafermine, the world’s first sublingual ketamine wafer for acute pain—a bold alternative in the opioid era. How did he conv...

Dr. Eva Nowakowski-Sims: Where Psychedelics, Trauma, and Somatic Therapy Collide She’s a PhD, a licensed clinical social worker, a certified yoga teacher, and a psychedelic-assisted therapist. She lifts weights as therapy. She breathes, moves, and guides with intention. And in a world still stuck on surface-level mental health solutions, Dr. Eva Nowakowski-Sims is flipping the script—inviting us t...

LIVE from Orlando: Dr. Jason Jaeger on Innovation, Politics, and the Future of Chiropractic   On August 23rd in Orlando, Florida , history was made. For the very first time, the Crackin’ Backs Podcast went LIVE in front of a packed audience at the Florida Chiropractic Convention —and the reaction was nothing short of electric. The energy, the crowd, the conversation—it all came together in a way t...

On this powerful episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast , we sit down with Brittani DaSilva , a U.S. Army veteran, registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and founder of Freedom Nutrition , to talk about what it really takes to break free from toxic dieting and rebuild your relationship with food, fitness, and yourself. After serving in combat zones while prioritizing mental health, fitne...

Is bladder leakage normal? Are Kegels really the gold standard? And what exactly is your pelvic floor doing for you every day—whether you’re pregnant, postnatal, or neither? In this eye-opening episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast , we sit down with Susan Winograd, MSPT , a pioneering pelvic floor physical therapist who turned one painful moment during her own pregnancy into a mission that’s help...

Elevate your performance mindset and rewrite the story of success with Max Rooke on the Crackin’ Backs Podcast . In this powerful episode, we uncover how a single “Max Moment” – that lightning-flash insight where everything shifts – ignited his passion for mindset and mental coaching in athletics. From hidden burnout in high-achievers to the perfectionism trap, NIL pressures , social media anxiety...

Is your posture silently sabotaging your health, confidence, and focus? Most people treat posture like an old-school nag—“Sit up straight!”—but what if that advice is more powerful (and more misunderstood) than we ever imagined? In this eye-opening episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast , we sit down with leading posture expert, educator, and author Dr. Steven Weiniger to expose the real cost of po...

Remember to follow and leave us a review. We love feedback. What if everything you thought you knew about chiropractic — and healthcare itself — is built on a Foundation of tests, tech, and theory, not trauma-tested touch? In this explosive episode of Crackin’ Backs , we sit down with Dr. Ti Pence , DC — a fearless chiropractor and with a degree in healthcare administration he is disrupting conven...

Imagine hearing from your doctors, "chemotherapy is your only option," and boldly choosing your own path instead. Barb Moylan didn't just survive breast cancer—she challenged conventional medicine and transformed her diagnosis into an empowering journey of holistic healing, self-discovery, and resilience. In this extraordinary episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we're s...

Ever wonder why chronic pain persists or why some athletes effortlessly maintain peak performance? Join us for a powerful conversation with world-renowned chiropractor and DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization) expert, Dr. Michael Rintala. In this captivating and insightful episode, Dr. Rintala shares his personal journey from enduring a severe spinal injury as a collegiate tennis player to bec...

Ever wonder why certain traumas or anxieties persist, seemingly without explanation or origin? Could the root cause lie deeper than this lifetime, hidden within memories of a past existence? On this compelling episode of the Crackin Backs Podcast , we welcome the groundbreaking Dr. Jennifer Williams, PhD —a licensed clinical social worker, trauma-focused psychotherapist, certified clinical hypnoth...

What if everything you thought about injury rehab, performance, and recovery was dead wrong? On this electrifying episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast , we sit down with Mike Stella, ATC —renegade athletic trainer, movement expert, founder of Movement Underground , and outspoken critic of traditional rehab models. Known for his game-changing mantra, “We don’t change tissue; we change movement,” M...

Imagine facing the decision between major spinal surgery or forging your own path to wellness through innovative movement—this was the crossroads that defined Dr. Eric Goodman's life. Today, he's the creator of Foundation Training, a revolutionary approach born from his personal battle with debilitating back pain during chiropractic school. Choosing movement over fusion surgery, Dr. Good...

Welcome to a powerful episode of the Crackin Backs Podcast , where we explore the sensitive and increasingly prevalent topic of family estrangement with acclaimed therapist Vince Ruiz . With research indicating that roughly 1 in 4 Americans experiences estrangement from a family member, this episode seeks to uncover the complexities behind why families silently break apart. In this deeply insightf...

Are our smartphones silently rewiring our brains? In this compelling episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast , we sit down with Matthew Mattera —retired Naval officer, mental health advocate, and author of Hope: My Journey of Love, Loss, and Faith .​ Matthew shares his personal journey through profound loss, including the tragic suicide of his daughter, and how these experiences propelled him i...

In this captivating episode of the Crackin Backs Podcast , we welcome renowned trauma therapist and mental health expert, Dr. Jennifer Williams . With over 27 years of clinical experience, Dr. Williams uniquely integrates neuroscience, mindfulness, clinical hypnosis, and past-life regression therapy to explore profound healing pathways for the mind, body, and spirit. Listeners will journey through...

This isn’t just another long weekend. This is Memorial Day. And this episode will stop you in your tracks. When Staff Sgt. Bryan Black was killed in an ISIS ambush in Niger, the ripple effect didn’t end with his final breath. A soldier’s death doesn’t just take a life—it shatters a family, echoes through a community, and leaves a silence that never truly fades. On this Memorial Day, we sit down wi...