The Crackin' Backs Podcast

Uncover the powerful secret to resilience, self-realization, and self-love in this electrifying episode of "Crackin' Backs" as we journey with Suzette Bravo from her life's darkest chapters to her most transformative peaks. A survivor and shatterer of expectations, Suzette bravely weathered storms of childhood trauma and self-destruction, standing tall to share her story today....

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast.. This week we're diving deep into the realm of sports performance and knee pain with Dr. Dale Macdonald! As a go-to doctor for knee pain at Elite Sport Performance in Calgary, Canada, Dr. Macdonald is here to spill his secrets on getting YOU back to your favorite activities, pain-free! Whether you're gearing up for a mara...

In a world overflowing with junk food, where the global population grapples with chronic inflammation and pain, one man stands out with a mission to eradicate this silent epidemic... His weapon of choice? The power of nutrition! This week's Crackin Backs podcast, unravels the hidden side of the food we eat. Today, we’re bringing you the revolutionary, the influential, a man who has been battl...

As we honor Mental Health Awareness Month, Tanya uncovers the pervasive mental roadblocks that plague both the young and seasoned business professionals of our time. Is Tanya a business coach or a lifestyle coach? She delves into this intriguing question, illuminating her unique approach to guiding individuals to success. As we navigate through the stormy seas of life, Tanya also tackles the urgen...

Welcome to a brand-new episode of the crackin backs podcast. Today we address, hip, knee and foot pain with our trailblazing guest, Dr. Christine Foss. The epitome of dedication and inspiration, Dr. Foss holds several influential degrees: She’s a medical doctor, a Chiropractor, has her Masters in Sports Medicine, and is a Certified Athletic Trainer. As well as, a Diplomate of the American Chiropra...

Welcome to this week’s show, where we're thrilled to have an exceptional guest, Dr. Dale Buchberger.  With his unparalleled expertise, Dr. Buchberger brings a wealth of knowledge from his diverse educational background in chiropractic, physical therapy, and strength and conditioning. As a former associate professor at New York Chiropractic College and chiropractic consultant for the New York...

We welcome back the brilliant Dr. Sandra Kaufmann .  In this second episode, we delve into Dr. Kaufmann's newest book, 'Aging Solutions', exploring the increasing societal awareness of mortality and the proactive measures people are taking to combat aging. Drawing from Dr. Sandra Kaufmann's vast knowledge, we focus on understanding and optimizing the four crucial organ systems:...

Dive into the phenomenal story of Justin, a combat vet who overcame life's most significant obstacles and found healing through managed psychedelics, in "From Darkness to Light," a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Dr. Spencer Baron and Dr. Terry Weyman.   With our signature enthusiasm and inquisitive nature, you'll embark on a powerful journey of survival, resilience, and redem...

Today we sit down and talk fitness, setting goals and nutrition on this episode of Crackin Backs.   We welcome to the show, Extreme Triathlete, fitness trainer, Jason “Verbie” Verbracken Verbie was just your average, middle-aged guy living a comfortable life as a proud father, devoted husband, and successful salesman. But all that changed when his buddy challenged him to do the unthinkable - compl...

Join us as we talk to Chris Klinke, a successful business executive turned Mountaineer, as he shares his journey from the corporate world to the great HIGH outdoors. In this podcast, Chris discusses the challenges and triumphs of conquering some of the world's most challenging peaks. We delve into the mental and physical preparation required for High Altitude climbing, as well as the leadersh...

Jon has had quite the journey in life. Homeless, living on the streets of New Mexico. Jon would meet some monks that would eventually save his life and set forth a cascade of deep inter learning that would forever change his life. He has learned how to navigate life in a quiet, yet powerful manner and considers himself a student of life more than of academia. Sit back and listen as we talk to the...

Today we talked about something everyone can relate to, Fear and Perseverance. Kelly Shores is from Fredericksburg, Virginia where she is an endurance athlete, CrossFit Kids coach, bonus mom and in 2023 was the only woman to finish the Spartan Winter Death Race. What made her do it, how did she train for it and how did she mentally and physically complete it? Answers to these questions and more on...

T oday we brought back Dr. Kathy Dooley to talk about something everyone can relate to, Low back pain and Sciatica. But do we really understand it? Dr. Dooley will take us on a deep dive of Anatomy and explain away a few myths and common overly used terms, such as piriformis syndrome. Sit back and let's have some fun with this amazing Doctor (who is a professor at 4 medical schools) on this e...

You’re a soldier on enemy lines in a war that your weapon of choice is … a camera!  What now?  " I've captured everything from the hunt for Osama Bin Laden to the playful nature of our young military who are defending our freedom, and the plight of humans in search of food after the Haiti earthquake disaster ” says our podcast guest, Jeremy Lock. Jeremy is a professional photographer who...

Ted Stern started his fitness journey at the age of 18, but would not take it seriously until years later. After going through hard times and an abusive household, Ted was inspired by the police officers that would frequent his house and evenutally enrolled into the Sheriff academy and served 11 years on the force. After witnesseing an increase in obesity and mental health decline, he found a new...

Today, we talk to the mighty and powerful, Dr. Sabrina Atkins . This incredible Sports Chiropractor was the ONLY Chiropractor hired to work the NBA Playoffs in the NBA Bubble, oh, and she is only 5'1'! How was she selected, why was she selected and what was lifelike under the most protected and ingenious sporting event in the last 2 years? But more importantly, how is a 5'1", f...

What an informative and mind-blowing discussion we had with Brian MacKenzie . Brian is an innovator and pioneer in developing and applying custom protocols to optimize human health and performance. His work harnesses and integrates respiratory (breathing), movement, strength & conditioning, and endurance-based training approaches to elicit unprecedented positive results. We talked about the 4-...

Originally from North Dakota, Dr. Tim Stark pioneered an American residency in the specialty of Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation. He practiced in West Fargo, North Dakota for almost ten years before moving his family to Australia to assist with the development of a new chiropractic program at Murdoch University, in Perth. This new School of Chiropractic and Sports Science allowed opportunities t...

We were fortunate to be able to continue our discussion with the incredible Knee surgeon, Dr. Bert Mandelbaum. Freshly back from the World Cup in Qatar, Dr. Mandelbaum continues his discussion on knees from prevention to surgical options. We also talked sports, mentors and sharks. We also dove into a discussion regarding misconceptions and ethical boundaries health care professionals should not cr...

On March 11, 2005, Tyson survived a car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. On that day, Tyson lost his ability to walk and life as he knew it changed forever. What Tyson gained was a desire to inspire people to be determined in life and to live life completely.  So, we sat down and talked with Mr. Dever about life after tragedy, forgiveness, mental toughness, facing fears and fi...

We sat down with Dr. Dooley , a Chiropractor, who teaches Anatomy at 4 Medical Colleges, to talk about everything from Anxiety to her favorite overall body exercise. She did a deep dive into Anxiety from an anatomical point of view and discussed the positives and negatives of anxiety and how it differs from Depression. She also correlated the 7 anatomical diaphragms with the 7 chakras and why cert...

Peptides , what are they? Peptides are one of the hottest topics in the world of health care, sports medicine and regenerative medicine. Why? Well, we sat down with one of the experts in the field, Regan Archibald LAc  who is one of the leading Peptide Specialists in the nation and serves as a Regenerative Therapy and Peptide Consultant at the award-winning clinic he founded in 2004, East West Hea...

Today, we sat down with Garrett L George , the Texas Pipe salesman who had some stories to tell! Straight out of a Taylor Sheridan series, this man is a mix of "Sons of Anarchy, Yellowstone and Tulsa"! Here is a man who weaves a tale of survival, (early years living in a boy's ranch, abuse, being left for dead) to finding a higher purpose which led to forgiveness. How did he do it?...

You weight train! You run! You consider yourself and athlete! Maybe you’ve done a couple Ironman Triathlons? Yet, I bet you can’t do some of the work that Emeril McCutcheon teaches as an Exercise and Movement Professional. So, what is so important about this type of exercise and movement? Functional movement … also known as, “Vitamin M”  Maintains joint adaptability, versatility, and flexibility…...

We kick off the year with the amazing MMA Legend Matt Hughes. Fighter, father, and survivor, he sits down with us, along with his "sister" Steph, to discuss life after being tragically hit by a train. His "I hate to lose" attitude is infectious, as he reflects on his fighting career, his battles since the crash, and finding the small joys in life (like when people ask him to ch...