The Crackin' Backs Podcast

We talked with Dr. Sinclair to learn how to manage emotions when under pressure to perform at our best! Dr. Dana is a registered psychologist and holds doctorates from the University of Cambridge and the University of Ottawa. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and is a member of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Dana i...

We had the honor to get back on the mics with our friend and retired Navy Seal Team Leader, Monty Heath. We talked leadership, mental toughness and what it takes to make it in the game of life. Monty had just completed the RAAM (Race Across America) and the things he learned on the road were fantastic! Monty taught us how to break things down to get things done. This is an episode everyone can lea...

This dude is bad ass.  Jamie is a  k-8 School counselor in Southern California.  We sat down and had candid talks regarding bullying, mental stress and mental health with suggestions and solutions to help both the parent and the child. Jamie is honest, down to earth and so insightful. We hope you enjoy this show and you walk away with a few tools to help you and your child gain a little mental hea...

We sat down with the incredible, Sandra Kaufmann MD. We discussed life, getting outdoors, medicine and supplements. However, the main topic of the day was how to defy the natural aging process. Her avid interest in the science of anti-aging began many years ago as an intense hobby. Utilizing her knowledge in cell biology, human pharmacology and physiology, this hobby has now become a main focus. T...

Recognized as one of the Most Powerful Women in Technology and a two-time author, Rhonda Vetere is an active leader — whether she’s spearheading corporate initiatives around the world, competing in another IRONMAN 70.3 mile triathlon, or mentoring students & athletes globally in STEM through sports.  Recently she competed in the RAAM with the goal of raising money, awareness, and support for m...

We had the honor to sit down and learn from a super brain, Dr. Joe Verna! Dr. Joe Verna is an expert in the field of chiropractic and spinal rehabilitation. He is an internationally published research author with various grants, patents, and trademarks. He is a speaker and educational instructor for courses such as Functional Capacity Evaluations, Work Conditioning, Spinal Rehabilitation, Wellness...

Today we get the honor to talk to one of our dearest friends. Someone we both admire and respect, Dr. Andy Klein. For those who don't know him here is a brief bio: -         Got his BA in Physical Education -         Got his Masters in Exercise physiology in 1983 -         Doctor of Chiropractic in 1987  -         CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) -         Team USA Goodwi...

When Dr. Shawn saw what an upper cervical chiropractor did for his son with Cerebral Palsy, he knew his life would be forever changed. Today, we talk with Dr. Shawn Decloedt, a man who left a career in law enforcement to go into the field of Chiropractic after seeing a miracle performed on his son. He talks about all the differences in the profession, some of the biasness, and trials he and his fa...

Want to get mentally tougher? Well, this episode is for you! Will Lenzner currently directs the Mental Performance program with the LA Angels, and previously worked with the NY Mets and Seattle Mariners. He’s held similar consulting positions with US Army Thor3, American Top Team, and the Evert Tennis Academy, and spent several years coaching Football. Learn skills to help you TODAY!  We are two s...

Today we get the honor to speak with Charlie Brown, yes you read that correctly.  He is a firefighter/paramedic for the Glendale Fire Department in Glendale, CA which is just 10 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. He has been with the GFD for almost 11 years, serving as a firefighter for 8 and a paramedic for 5. He lives in Moorpark, CA with his lovely wife, Lisa, and 3 children CJ, Reese, an...

The real-life combination of the HBO Show, Ballers, and Jerry Maguire, Brittany Gilman has changed her life several times to keep up with her passion. From Sleeping on the floor in a small Mammoth Mountain condo as a national snowboard team member to hanging out on Yachts in Monaco, this now, Sports Branding Agent talks about life, drive, and following YOUR passions and finding purpose. For more i...

We are so blessed to have on the show the funny and extremely talented artist, Carlos Castellanos! Not only is he an Illustrator, syndicated cartoonist, marketer, creative business strategist, ARTrepreneur, but is illustrator for the very FIRST Hispanic syndicated cartoon BALDO. What is it like to do what someone has not done yet?  Give this amazing man a listen to hear his journey and to laugh al...

We are so excited to talk to ESPN legend, Beth Faber . We learned why this woman was so successful with ESPN for 31+ years.  Boy, does she have stories and we later found out why she is no longer with ESPN. WOW! Beth is described as a Faith-Filled Mom/Producer/ESPN Radio Original/Faith over Fear always/Love to learn, listen to all sides-then ask LOTS of questions— Today, we asked the questions, an...

Daryl is a source of inspiration and motivation with an intuitive ability to boost morale and motivate employees to peak performance. Over the course of his career, Daryl has served at several regional and national lenders. From 1990 to 2007, he owned and operated his own financial services company that employed 550 people and generated $3 billion in gross volume with $60 million in annual revenue...

Today our guest is the amazing and incredible story teller, Colonel James Regenor. Colonel  Regenor completed 31 years of military service as a colonel in the United States Air Force. He served in the White House, Executive Office of the President and as the deputy executive secretary of the National Security Council for both the Bush and Obama administrations. Today he tells stories of Leadership...

Today's special guest is Dr. Hirad Bagy How does this Doctor do it? You think you are busy? This guy has an office, a family AND is the Official Team Chiropractor for the following teams: Team Chiropractor for the Washington Commanders Football Team Team Chiropractor for the Washington Nationals Team Chiropractor for Washington Capitals Official Chiropractor for D.C. United 2019 Team Chiropra...

Our next guest is no stranger in the world of Fitness and nutrition! We are thrilled and honored to have with us today, LAIRD HAMILTON ( A little forewarning, I know I get a little excited and sometimes over talk the guest, (a lesson I truly learned with this guest) however, there are people on this earth you admire to the core, Mr. Hamilton is one of these humans for me (Dr. Terry Weyman). Heros...

We had to bring back Mike Pincus to not only finish his stories of 34  years in the fitness industry as a high-level personal trainer but we need to dive into his new endeavor, https://www.opsishealth.com/ , and what it's all about! Boy what a cool concept, (that our engineer understood way more than we did) Listen to this man's story on what made him walk away from a lucrative career of...

Today's guest is Former Navy Seal commander, Monty Heath ! Its mental health awareness month and we could not have selected a better guest. We had no idea where this episode would go but we knew if you have someone of this caliber the stories would be unbelievable, and BOY WERE THEY! At 16, Monty joined the delayed-entry and dive-farer programs, to become a US Navy SEAL. After multiple combat...

Dr. Cindy Howard is a long-time friend of The Hosts, especially Dr. Spencer Baron, She is also one of the most sought-after Chiropractic Internal Medicine Doctors in the country. Dr. Cindy travels the country often, educating other health professionals on topics such as Post Concussion Nutrition, Neuroadrenal dysfunction, Common Causes for Fatigue and How to Treat Burnout Naturally and Safely With...

LISTENER'S DISCRETION ADVISED Tetiana Gaidar is an American on-screen actress, dancer, and model with a background in professional dancing and martial arts. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tetiana grew up speaking three languages; Ukrainian, Russian and English. In this episode, Tetiana talks about her journey, and what a journey it has been! She NEVER let go of her dream and went through some dark sh...

Dr. Jeffrey Cantor is an internationally-recognized spine surgeon and one of the world’s foremost leaders responsible for significant breakthroughs in the most advanced, minimally-invasive “ultrasonic” techniques and procedures. His practice is grounded in motion-preserving and function-sparing spinal surgery, with an emphasis on fusion alternative surgery, for the treatment of cervical stenosis,...

Bryan Hixson is one of the leading neuroscience experts in quantitative EEG brain mapping, neurocognitive testing, neurofeedback brain training, and nutritional cellular health.  Mr. Hixson is a brain health expert consultant for AARP's Staying Sharp platform, serving 38 million members. He is also the Director of Digital Brain Health for Sharecare/DoctorOz.com, the founder and director of th...

On Todays Podcast we are pleased to have with us today Brigadier General Blaine Holt , United States Air Force, Retired .  He is a great addition to our program.  General Holt held numerous positions while serving our Nation.  He commanded at the Squadron, Group, and Wing levels while also holding a number of Air Force Headquarters and NATO level positions representing and leading our Airman acros...

Today's Guest is Dave Carlson (co-founder of WildFlower Phone cases) , who is also an avid Business Marketing executive, Brand expert and Entrepreneur.  What Makes Daves's story so unique is he saw an opportunity and instead of just thinking about it, he and his family ACTED on  it.  His story is a story that EVERYONE needs to hear. In 2013, along with my wife and daughters, they launche...