Believe in Balance Podcast

5 Surprising Truths About Regaining Your Balance (and Independence) In the United States, we are navigating a silent but devastating epidemic. Currently, one in four adults over the age of 65 falls every year. The clinical data is sobering: 50% of those who fall experience a lasting decrease in mobility and a loss of independence, while 25% of those who suffer a hip fracture die within six months....

If you missed module one on audio please start my course here: https://open.substack.com/pub/achievebalance/p/a-deep-dive-achieve-balance-course This will be a paid subscriber benefit when this updated course launches this month and adds to my educational Achieve Course Academy . If you are already enrolled in my Believe in Balance course you’ll also receive audio access to the next Know Your Numb...

As I get ready to roll out my Achieve Balance Course to Substack, I wanted to offer an 🎧 audio overview, or new deep Ai dive into Module One: Finding Your Why . This will be a paid subscriber benefit when this updated course launches later this week and adds to my educational Achieve Course Academy . If you are already enrolled in my Believe in Balance course you’ll also receive access to the fir...

Welcome to Episode 22 of the Believe in Balance Podcast About this episode: Discard the guesswork that leads to the inevitable burnout of most health journeys. Many well-intentioned people start with high energy only to lose steam weeks later because they lack a sustainable blueprint or a powerful enough ‘Why’ to provide their True North. Achieve Balance with SmartMovesPT is a reader-supported pub...

Thank you for tuning in, watching and listening to Episode 21 of the Believe in Balance Podcast, now on Apple, Spotify, Substack and more! Disclosure: I had a patient need to reschedule so I wanted to jump in to Substack Studio to take some time to inform you of this upcoming new product release from Google with their Fitbit Air (now Google owned). I have no financial disclosures to report with Go...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit achievebalance.substack.com My Review of the Iris Ally Medical Alert Device Thank you for tuning in! If you are listening to this as a bonus educational content from my Believe in Balance Course and Podcast we’ve provided links to both audio and video to take your learning on the go if you are a subscriber. If you need access to this re...

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 20 of the Believe in Balance Podcast! Episode Mentions: About the SAFE Act: The Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act (H.R. 1171/S. 2612), designed to enhance fall prevention screenings under Medicare, has not passed into law primarily because it is still moving through the legislative process of the 119th Congress (2025-2026). While bipartisan,...

Thank you for tuning in! This week I wanted to give thanks to all that subscribed and helped me with a successful launch of my Believe in Balance Course here on Substack. It enables me to give back to community programs I support including Homes for Our Troops and StrokeOT . Learn more in this video episode plus my PT perspectives from the clinic and community on footwear and falls, recent falls a...

Trusted Partners in AgeTech While older adults are adopting technology at increasing rates, several significant barriers still prevent widespread adoption. My most recent video helps explain how I use my smart ‘tech-ready’ checklist to help my aging clients and their family members solve both the critical trust and tech readiness care gaps to aging in place. If you missed my last podcast episode 1...

Welcome back to Ep 18 of the Believe in Balance Podcast! I’m your host David Dansereau a physical therapist as well as both a Certified Aging in Place Specialist and a Certified Age Tech Specialist . Today, I’m diving into these specialties because with the different titles it can be confusing. After the last episode when I discussed Digital Frontiers in AgeTech, I was asked by someone at the even...

Believe in Balance Podcast Episode 17 Host: David Dansereau, MSPT, CAPS Last week I had the opportunity to attend Digital Frontiers in Frailty: Opportunities for Early Detection and Clinical Action , a hybrid full day workshop hosted by the Massachusetts AI & Technology Center (MassAITC) that brought together clinicians, engineers, researchers, and innovators to reimagine how we detect, monitor, a...

If you missed my last episode on The GLP Gold Rush listen to Episode 15 as it will give more context to this follow-up and latest episode on the state of GLP use. Here’s the press release announcement from eMed welcoming Brady as Chief Wellness Officer. I’ll let you know if they get back to me for an interview to help us understand why they are different and why we should all dive in with the GOAT...

As the New Year kicks off, so do weight loss resolutions—and right on cue, a new wave of GLP-1 medications has arrived, this time in pill form. Marketed as more convenient, more accessible, and easier than ever, these drugs are poised to open the floodgates for mass adoption. But behind the headlines is a familiar story: a high-stakes race for market share, billions in projected profits, and a pha...

The research on aging well and utilizing a balanced strength training program to offset sarcopenia (big word for-AGE ADJUSTED LOSS OF LEAN MUSCLE MASS) in our aging population is not new. In fact, the science behind staying strong into our 80s and beyond has been well documented for many years. One this episode: To highlight this fact, I’m going to jump into my ‘ PT way back time machine ’ to high...

This podcast references an article I wrote many years ago for Stroke Smart Magazine’s Mobility Column. I feel it is appropriate today to share and build on the resources from the recent pre-launch of my new balance course, Believe in Balance. Thanks for reading and listening to the Achieve Balance podcast! This post and podcast episode is public so feel free to share it. Balance, a task we mastere...

Here’s the links mentioned during the Q and A session: Register for the Believe in Balance Workshop replay: https://smartmovespt.com/balance Take the Workshop Survey to get access to the guidebook and app This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit achievebalance.substack.com/subscribe

Here’s the video for the free trial offer for my preferred app to access my Believe in Balance Program. Here’s how it works: * Complete the Workshop Survey * Accept the Free 7 Day Trial Offer * Access the complete Believe in Balance Exercise and Conditioning Program through my preferred client app free for one week. * No payment or appointment required. Pay $47/year thereafter if you decide it is...

If you are not building you are breaking down. Or perhaps shutting down in the case of our government (most likely) today:( But that’s not stopping us, we aren’t shutting down today. In fact we are talking about it on this podcast episode how we are going live in a few hours with our balance workshop. We are still going live in a few hours with our first Believe in Balance Workshop! Thanks for rea...

Thanks for reading Achieve Balance! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. On this episode I’ll provide and overview of my new Believe in Balance Fall Prevention Course and Conditioning Pathway and Free Launch Webinar October 1st Purpose To implement an evidence-based, standardized fall prevention pathway that reduces falls, improves patient outcomes, and supports quality rep...

Thanks for reading Achieve Balance! This post is public so feel free to share it. ( Tip : Sorry in advance for the slight delay at start of this video-trying to record straight from Substack to video NEVER works on a Mac, don’t try it!) Take 2- The Office Check-in Wasn’t sure where to post this video (either at Know Stroke or here on Achieve Balance ) since the subject within crosses both themes a...

Thanks for all the feedback I received on last episode on using medical alert systems or personal emergency response systems (PERS) in your home. Also had a few great comments that came in from ‘Ask The PT’, the episode I did on what I have in my home PT treatment bag and bring to clients homes. I heard this helped a few listeners select home fitness equipment. Thank you! Please keep the feedback...

Article by David Dansereau,MSPT,CAPS | SmartMovesPT.com Here’s a fast start guide to help seniors and loved ones evaluate and purchase the best medical alert systems ( aka Personal Emergency Response Systems or PERS ) for home safety and fall prevention. I’ll be diving deeper into this topic for a new module in my Believe in Balance course and hope to bring in a few experts in this area on a bonus...

Believe in Balance Podcast Episode 10 Bright Minds: A Campaign to Empower the Next Generation Against Stroke In 2006, I experienced a life-altering stroke. As a father, nutritionist, and physical therapist, I faced both personal and professional crossroads. What challenged me most in the aftermath wasn’t just my own recovery—it was trying to explain what had happened to me in a non threatening way...

Thanks for reading Achieve Balance! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Measuring Outcomes with Tech-Enabled Solutions to Overcome the 'Slinky Effect' The "Slinky Effect," as I described in my last Linkedin article and on my Know Stroke blog , refers to the inconsistent and often regressive nature of stroke recovery, where patients experience periods of progress followed b...

Believe in Balance Podcast Episode 9 By David Dansereau,MSPT Nutritionist, and Volunteer School Health Educator In a deeply concerning move last month and policy shift away from ‘Making America Healthy Again', the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is cutting $1 billion in funding from two key programs that support schools and food banks in purchasing fresh food from local farms. These pr...