The Crackin' Backs Podcast

Dr. Terry Weyman and Dr. Spencer Baron
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We are two sport chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “crackin Backs” but a deep dive into philosophies on physical, mental and nutritional well-being. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the greatest gems that you can use to maintain a higher level of health.Podcast Sponsors:Stark Roast Coffee: https://www.starkroast.com/products/crackin-backs-podcast-blendGuardian Grains: 

  1. 3d ago

    The Hidden Link between Hearing and Brain Health - Nicolas Reed PhD

    Can hearing loss increase your risk of dementia? Can you have a normal hearing test but still struggle to understand conversations? These are some of the biggest questions in hearing science—and the answers may change the way you think about brain health, cognitive decline, and longevity. In this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, internationally recognized hearing researcher Dr. Nicholas Reed explains the powerful connection between hearing loss, brain health, cognitive load, memory, aging, and dementia prevention. Learn why traditional hearing tests may miss important problems, how the brain—not just the ears—processes sound, and why hearing could become one of the most important vital signs for healthy aging. You'll discover: Why people struggle to hear in noisy restaurants despite a normal hearing testThe connection between hearing loss, cognitive decline, and dementiaHow hearing affects memory, attention, and brain functionWhether concussions, whiplash, and head injuries can impact hearingCan the brain be trained to hear better?What everyone should know to protect hearing and brain health for lifeIf you're interested in longevity, Alzheimer's prevention, cognitive health, healthy aging, hearing loss, brain optimization, auditory processing, concussion recovery, or evidence-based health, this conversation is for you. Subscribe to Crackin' Backs for weekly documentary-style conversations with the world's leading experts in longevity, performance, neuroscience, and human health. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

  2. Aug 7

    What is your Pain Trying to Tell you? Nicole Sachs

    Why am I still in pain? It's one of the most searched health questions on the internet. Millions of people live with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, back pain, neck pain, migraines, pelvic pain, IBS, anxiety, and unexplained symptoms despite seeing specialists, trying medications, physical therapy, injections, surgery, and countless other treatments. In this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, chronic pain educator and bestselling author Nicole Sachs explores a different question: What if your symptoms aren't simply something to eliminate—but something to understand? Rather than debating whether pain is "all in your head," this conversation dives into the fascinating relationship between the nervous system, emotional stress, chronic pain, and the body's remarkable ability to communicate through symptoms. Nicole shares why so many people become trapped in cycles of pain, perfectionism, people-pleasing, fear, and nervous system dysregulation—and how learning to listen differently can become part of the healing process. In This Episode ✔ Why chronic pain often persists even after tissues have healed  ✔ How the nervous system influences pain, stress, and recovery  ✔ Why your body may be sending signals instead of simply "breaking down"  ✔ The surprising connection between emotional stress and physical symptoms  ✔ Why people-pleasing and perfectionism frequently accompany chronic illness  ✔ What to do when you've "tried everything" and nothing has worked  ✔ How Nicole Sachs approaches healing alongside—not instead of—conventional medical care  ✔ What gives hope to people living with chronic pain today Whether you're living with chronic back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia, migraines, pelvic pain, long-term stress, anxiety, unexplained symptoms, or you're a healthcare professional looking to better understand persistent pain, this episode offers an evidence-informed, compassionate perspective on one of healthcare's most challenging problems. About Nicole Sachs Nicole Sachs, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, chronic pain educator, speaker, and bestselling author known internationally for helping people better understand the relationship between the brain, the nervous system, emotional processing, and chronic symptoms. Her work has helped thousands of people explore new approaches to healing while complementing appropriate medical care. If this episode helps you better understand chronic pain, the nervous system, or mind-body health, subscribe to the Crackin' Backs Podcast for weekly conversations with world-leading experts in pain science, sports medicine, longevity, neuroscience, rehabilitation, nutrition, and human performance.   We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

  3. Jul 31

    Do Foam Rollers, Massage Guns & Stretching Actually Work? Dr. Jason Amstutz

    Everything You've Been Told About Fascia Is Wrong? | Dr. Jason Amstutz Explains the Science Is fascia really the missing link to chronic pain, poor mobility, and athletic performance—or has social media turned it into the most misunderstood tissue in the human body? Every day, millions of people spend money on foam rollers, massage guns, stretching routines, scraping tools, and "fascia release" techniques. But what does the science actually say? Are these recovery tools helping your body...or are they simply treating symptoms while missing the bigger picture? In this eye-opening episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, internationally recognized sports chiropractor, educator, and fascia expert Dr. Jason Amstutz challenges many of the beliefs surrounding fascia, movement, pain, recovery, and human performance. You'll discover why the body may function more as a fluid communication system than a collection of isolated muscles and joints, why so many people continue to feel "tight" despite stretching every day, and how understanding fascia may completely change the way you think about injury prevention, rehabilitation, and movement. In this episode: ✔ Why fascia is one of the most misunderstood tissues in medicine  ✔ The biggest myths about fascia circulating on social media  ✔ Do foam rollers, massage guns, scraping, and stretching actually work?  ✔ Why your body feels tight—and what's really happening beneath the surface  ✔ The relationship between fascia, fluid dynamics, and human movement  ✔ Why pain doesn't always originate where you feel it  ✔ Recovery strategies that actually deserve your time and money  ✔ How elite athletes and healthcare professionals are rethinking movement and rehabilitation Whether you're an athlete, physical therapist, chiropractor, massage therapist, personal trainer, physician, or someone simply looking for lasting answers to chronic pain, stiffness, mobility, and performance, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and give you a completely new perspective on how the human body works. Learn More About Dr. Jason Amstutz 🌐 Learn about Dr. Jason Amstutz, LINK Pro, clinical education, and professional courses:  LINK Pro Sport We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

  4. Jul 24

    Why Are So Many Kids Sicker Than Ever Before? | Dr. Ed Sarraf, Pediatrician

    Every parent wants to make the best decisions for their child. Yet never before have parents faced so much conflicting information about childhood health, vaccines, ADHD, allergies, asthma, anxiety, autoimmune disease, nutrition, immunity, and preventive care. So how do you know who to trust? In this thought-provoking episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Edmond "Dr. Ed" Sarraf, an integrative pediatrician who has spent more than two decades bridging conventional pediatrics with evidence-informed nutrition, lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, and holistic care. After years practicing traditional pediatrics in hospitals and busy medical practices, Dr. Ed began asking a difficult question: Why were so many children becoming chronically ill despite advances in modern medicine? That question transformed his career—and continues to shape how he approaches children's health today. This conversation isn't about choosing sides. It's about asking better questions. Together, we explore where conventional medicine has transformed pediatric care, where it may still have unanswered questions, and how parents can confidently navigate today's complex healthcare landscape. In This Episode You'll Discover: Why rates of ADHD, anxiety, allergies, asthma, eczema, autoimmune disease, and chronic childhood illness continue to rise Are children actually getting sicker—or are we simply diagnosing more conditions? Why vaccines remain one of the most challenging conversations between physicians and parents How trust between parents and healthcare professionals has changed over the past two decades The role nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, environmental exposures, and lifestyle play in children's health Where conventional pediatrics excels—and where integrative medicine may offer additional tools How parents can make informed, thoughtful decisions without being driven by fear or misinformation What every parent should know before making important health decisions for their children Whether you're a parent, grandparent, healthcare professional, educator, or simply interested in children's health, this episode offers a respectful, balanced conversation about one of the most important issues facing families today. Our goal isn't to tell you what to think. It's to help you ask better questions. About Dr. Edmond "Dr. Ed" Sarraf Dr. Edmond Sarraf is the founder of Southern California Integrative Wellness Center in Los Angeles. After completing his pediatric residency, he practiced conventional pediatrics before expanding his training in homeopathy and functional medicine. Today, he combines traditional pediatric care with nutrition, botanical medicine, mindfulness, and personalized lifestyle strategies, while continuing to serve as an attending pediatrician. Follow Dr. Ed on: Instagram HERE Facebook: HERE YouTube: HERE We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

  5. Jul 17

    Why Female Athletes Keep hurting their ACLs Despite Better Training- Holly Silvers-Granelli PhD, MPT

    The ACL Isn't the Problem: What Youth Sports Is Getting Wrong About Female Athletes | Dr. Holly Silvers-Granelli ACL injuries are reaching epidemic levels in youth sports, high school athletics, college competition, and professional sports. Female athletes are tearing ACLs at alarming rates despite better coaching, more strength training, advanced technology, and greater access to sports medicine than ever before. So why are these injuries continuing to rise? In this eye-opening episode of Crackin' Backs, we sit down with Dr. Holly Silvers-Granelli, one of the world's leading experts in ACL injury prevention. Her groundbreaking research has helped shape injury prevention programs used around the globe and recently gained national attention through her work featured in The New York Times. But this conversation isn't about repairing knees. It's about asking a bigger question: What if the ACL tear is simply the warning light on the dashboard? Dr. Silvers-Granelli explains why the real issues often begin long before the ligament fails—through movement patterns, neuromuscular control, youth sports specialization, recovery deficits, coaching practices, and athlete development. We explore: • Why ACL injuries continue to rise despite more training and sports performance programs  • The hidden movement signatures that may predict injury months or years before it occurs  • Why the hip, trunk, brain, and nervous system matter as much as the knee itself  • The unintended consequences of year-round sports participation and early specialization  • What parents, coaches, and athletes should be watching for right now  • How force plates, AI, wearable technology, biomechanics, and video analysis are changing injury prevention  • Whether we are approaching a future where ACL injuries can be predicted before they happen  • The most important change Dr. Silvers-Granelli would make in youth sports tomorrow Whether you're a parent, coach, healthcare professional, athletic trainer, physical therapist, strength coach, or athlete, this episode provides practical insights that could help keep athletes healthy, performing, and on the field. Because the future of sports medicine may not be about treating injuries. It may be about preventing them altogether. About Dr. Holly Silvers-Granelli Dr. Holly Silvers-Granelli, PhD, MPT, is an internationally recognized researcher, clinician, and educator specializing in ACL injury prevention, sports performance, biomechanics, and neuromuscular training. Her research has influenced injury prevention programs used worldwide and continues to shape how athletes are trained, screened, and developed. Free Resources: FIFA 11+ Injury Prevention Program The FIFA 11+ Injury Prevention Program is one of the most researched injury prevention programs in sports and has been shown to significantly reduce lower-extremity injuries, including ACL injuries, when performed consistently. Official FIFA 11+ Resources: • FIFA Training Centre – FIFA 11+ Program • GetSet Mobile App The PEP Program (Prevent Injury, Enhance Performance  Link to article and 11+ for Kids program   If you found this episode valuable, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a parent, coach, trainer, or athlete who needs to hear it.   We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

  6. Jul 10

    Should Everyone Take Creatine and Eat More Protein? - Dr. Jose Antonio

    HAVE WE BEEN WRONG ABOUT CREATINE AND PROTEIN ALL ALONG? | Dr. Jose Antonio For years, creatine has been labeled a "muscle-building supplement" and protein has been at the center of endless nutrition debates. But what if these two nutritional powerhouses are about far more than building muscle? What if they are among the most important tools we have for healthy aging, brain health, cognitive performance, longevity, metabolic health, and maintaining independence as we grow older? In this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jose Antonio, one of the world's leading researchers in sports nutrition, muscle physiology, protein metabolism, human performance, and dietary supplementation. For more than three decades, Dr. Antonio has been at the forefront of research on creatine, protein intake, athletic performance, muscle growth, body composition, and healthy aging. He has witnessed the rise of supplement culture, the protein wars, the creatine myths, and the explosion of health misinformation on social media. Together, we separate science from hype and answer some of the biggest questions in health and performance today: Is creatine really one of the best supplements for brain health and cognitive performance?How much protein do you actually need for muscle growth, recovery, and healthy aging?Why do myths about creatine continue to survive despite decades of research?Are we underestimating the role of muscle mass in longevity and disease prevention?Is the current debate around high-protein diets and longevity missing the bigger picture?What are the non-negotiable habits for building a strong body and resilient brain that lasts into your 70s, 80s, and beyond?Could creatine eventually become as common as a daily multivitamin?Whether you're interested in sports nutrition, healthy aging, strength training, longevity, brain health, fitness, biohacking, cognitive performance, weight loss, muscle preservation, or simply living a healthier life, this conversation delivers practical, evidence-based insights you can use immediately. ABOUT DR. JOSE ANTONIO Dr. Jose Antonio is an internationally recognized expert in sports nutrition, exercise physiology, protein metabolism, creatine research, and dietary supplementation. He is the founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) and has authored hundreds of scientific papers, book chapters, and research publications that have helped shape modern understanding of performance nutrition, muscle growth, recovery, and human health. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN  The truth about creatine and kidney health Why creatine may benefit your brain as much as your muscles The biggest myths surrounding protein consumption How much protein most adults actually need The relationship between muscle mass and longevity What supplement research gets right—and wrong Practical strategies for maintaining strength, energy, and resilience as you age If you enjoy conversations on longevity, health optimization, nutrition science, functional medicine, performance, strength training, anti-aging, cognitive health, and evidence-based wellness, you'll want to watch this episode all the way through. CONNECT WITH DR. JOSE ANTONIO Dr. Jose Antonio: Website: Research & Publications: FOLLOW CRACKIN' BACKS PODCAST If you found value in this episode, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, and SHARE with someone interested in creatine, protein, brain health, healthy aging, longevity, sports nutrition, muscle building, and performance. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

  7. Jul 3

    Is Microdosing a Breakthrough—or a Dangerous Trend? - Microdosing Coach, Alicia Vera Garcia

    MICRODOSING: BREAKTHROUGH OR DANGEROUS TREND? | Alicia Vera Garcia What if the thing millions of people are searching for isn't another medication, supplement, or productivity hack—but a completely different relationship with their own mind? Microdosing psychedelics has quietly moved from the fringes into mainstream conversations about anxiety, burnout, ADHD, depression, creativity, trauma recovery, and human performance. Entrepreneurs swear by it. Therapists are studying it. Critics call it hype. Supporters call it life-changing. So what's really happening? In this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we sit down with Alicia Vera Garcia, founder of The Microdosing Coach, ACT therapist, and one of Europe's leading voices in psychedelic education and microdosing guidance, to explore the science, psychology, controversy, and deeper philosophy behind one of the fastest-growing movements in modern wellness. Together we unpack: * What microdosing actually is—and what it isn't * How psychedelics may affect the brain, nervous system, and behavior * The biggest misconceptions and risks people rarely discuss * Microdosing vs medication, therapy, and wellness culture * Why so many high performers are turning to psychedelics * The surprising connection between healing, discomfort, and self-awareness * Whether microdosing is truly transformational—or simply another shortcut people are chasing Most importantly, Alicia challenges us to ask a deeper question: Are we trying to optimize ourselves… or reconnect with ourselves? Whether you're curious about psychedelics, skeptical of the hype, interested in mental health, or simply searching for a more meaningful approach to healing, this conversation will leave you thinking long after the episode ends. CONNECT WITH ALICIA VERA GARCIA The Microdosing Coach: Instagram: If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone curious about the future of mental health, psychedelics, performance, and human potential. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

  8. Jun 26

    The Military Secret to Beating Burnout, Fatigue and Brain Fog- Andrew Herr

    What if your exhaustion, brain fog, poor sleep, burnout, lack of focus, and chronic stress aren't signs that something is wrong with you—but signs that your body is responding exactly as it was designed to? In this eye-opening episode of Crackin' Backs, we sit down with Andrew Herr, one of the leading minds in human performance, resilience, travel health, and performance optimization. Andrew has spent years working alongside military special operators, Navy SEALs, fighter pilots, elite athletes, executives, and high-performing professionals studying what happens to the human body under extreme physical and cognitive stress. What he discovered may surprise you. The same physiological stressors experienced by elite military operators—sleep disruption, inflammation, circadian rhythm dysfunction, chronic fatigue, cognitive overload, and impaired recovery—are now affecting millions of civilians every single day. In this powerful conversation, Andrew explains why modern humans are struggling with energy, focus, recovery, motivation, and performance despite having access to more technology, convenience, and health information than ever before. We dive deep into the science of stress, burnout, human performance, recovery, sleep optimization, inflammation, resilience, travel fatigue, and the future of human enhancement. In This Episode You'll Learn:  What military human performance research has revealed about the human body that most civilians never hear about  What actually breaks down first under chronic stress: your brain, hormones, sleep, immune system, or inflammation response  Why burnout, fatigue, brain fog, and poor recovery may be biological warning signals—not personal failures  Whether modern life has become a form of "low-grade operational warfare" on the human body  Why fighter pilots, Navy SEALs, CEOs, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and exhausted parents may have more in common than you think  The surprising connection between inflammation, resilience, cognition, recovery, and long-term health  Why Andrew believes jet lag is far more than a circadian rhythm problem  How air travel affects inflammation, oxygen levels, recovery, cognitive function, and performance  Practical strategies athletes, business travelers, and frequent flyers can use to reduce jet lag and recover faster  What concerns Andrew most about the future of human performance and modern health  What modern humans have forgotten about how the body was actually designed to function About Andrew Herr Andrew Herr is a human performance strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of FlyKitt. He previously led human performance and biotechnology strategy efforts for the U.S. military, where he worked alongside Navy SEALs, fighter pilots, special operators, elite performers, and researchers focused on optimizing human capability under extreme conditions. Today, he applies those lessons to help athletes, executives, business travelers, and everyday people improve performance, recovery, resilience, and travel health through science-backed solutions. His work has focused on human optimization, circadian biology, inflammation, resilience, cognitive performance, and the physiological challenges associated with travel and jet lag. FlyKitt was developed from research and practical experience working with elite military populations and has become a trusted resource for professional athletes, executives, and frequent travelers. Whether you're an athlete, healthcare professional, entrepreneur, road warrior, parent, or simply someone trying to feel and perform better, this episode will change how you think about stress, recovery, sleep, travel, and human performance.  Listen now and discover why what you thought was "normal" may actually be holding you back. Learn More About Andrew Herr • FlyKitt Official Website • Andrew Herr LinkedIn We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

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We are two sport chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “crackin Backs” but a deep dive into philosophies on physical, mental and nutritional well-being. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the greatest gems that you can use to maintain a higher level of health.Podcast Sponsors:Stark Roast Coffee: https://www.starkroast.com/products/crackin-backs-podcast-blendGuardian Grains: 

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  • Creator
    Dr. Terry Weyman and Dr. Spencer Baron
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    285
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    Explicit
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