The Resilient Body with Dr. Ar'neka

Dr. Ar'neka Cooper

The Resilient Body podcast is hosted by Dr. Ar’neka Cooper - a not so typical chiropractor, myofascial specialist, movement expert and Co-founder of Resilient Spine. Her goal is to to teach people how to take care of their bodies, build sustainable habits and resilience so they can live their best life! Episodes drop every Tuesday morning. You will hear a combination of solo episodes and interviews with special guests that are geared towards teaching you ways to take care of your body. We will cover topics related to movement, stress, mental health, mindset, and all the things that impact your body.  Come get educated, empowered, and connected with your body and build resilience in order to to live your best life!

  1. 6d ago

    Ep 188 Everything You Were Told About Your Pelvic Floor Is Wrong so Stop Doing Kegels

    You've been doing Kegels for leaking, and nothing's changed. That's not because you're doing them wrong, it's because Kegels were never the answer. In this episode, Dr. Arneka breaks down the biggest myth in pelvic floor health: leaking doesn't mean weak. Many active moms actually have a pelvic floor that's tight, overactive, and poorly coordinated, not under-strengthened, which is exactly why endless Kegels keep failing them. The pelvic floor isn't a muscle working alone. It's wired to your diaphragm, your deep core, and your hips, and when those pieces aren't coordinated, leaking, pressure, and pain show up as the result. Dr. Arneka walks through two of the biggest levers for fixing it: breathing in 360 degrees so the diaphragm and pelvic floor actually move together, and strengthening the hips, since instability there forces the pelvic floor to compensate and work overtime. She also tackles the avoidance trap: skipping jumping, lifting, or running might feel like the safe move, but it just shrinks your world without solving anything. Your pelvic floor was built to handle load, not hide from it. The real fix isn't isolated exercises, it's treating the whole system. Leaking isn't your identity. It's a signal, and once you understand what's causing it, you can actually solve it for good. Book your free 20-minute discovery call to chat about your goals and ways I can support you! Thank you so much for checking out this The Resilient Body Podcast episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! If you have a suggestion on something you want to learn, feel free to email: drarneka@resilientspine.com

    11 min

  2. Jun 23

    Ep. 187 How we do small things is how we do the big things Featuring Isabella Tuma

    Featuring Isabella Tuma, Executive Coach & Founder of Zanse Lane Your back pain isn't random, and neither is the problem you keep "solving" that keeps coming back. This week Dr. Arneka talks with Isabella Tuma, executive coach and founder of Zanse Lane, about her Root Cause Clarity Method: why chasing symptoms keeps you stuck, and what actually changes when you fix the real thing underneath. Isabella breaks down her coaching philosophy through gentle accountability, holding clients to the goals they said they wanted, without judgment, when life pulls them off track. She shares a real client story: an executive overwhelmed by budget cuts who couldn't move forward until Isabella asked one question: "Have you grieved the version of yourself you thought you'd become?" That question cracked everything open. Months later, the leader came back transformed, able to hold space for her team instead of drowning alongside them. The biggest takeaway: most "time management issues" aren't about time at all. They're about whatever's distracting you that you haven't actually dealt with. Arneka admits to falling into this trap herself, burning a week gathering data instead of acting. Isabella's closing advice: practice the change you want in small, low stakes moments first, because what you do in small ways, you do in big ways. Connect with Isabella Tuma: 🔗 zanselane.com — book a discovery call Book your free 20-minute discovery call to chat about your goals and ways I can support you! Thank you so much for checking out this The Resilient Body Podcast episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! If you have a suggestion on something you want to learn, feel free to email: drarneka@resilientspine.com

    25 min

  3. Jun 2

    Ep. 186 3 Core Cues You've Been Told That Are Actually Making Things Worse

    If you've ever been told to suck your belly button into your spine, breathe into your belly, or just engage your core, this episode is for you. These cues are everywhere and while the intentions behind them are good, the way most people execute them is actually working against their core stability. In this episode Dr. Arneka breaks down the three most common core cues she hears from patients who come in still confused, still disconnected, and still in pain despite doing all the right things. If you've been doing core work for years and still feel weak, unstable, or like something isn't connecting, you're not broken. You've just been given incomplete instructions. You'll learn: Why sucking in shuts off the muscles you're trying to activate, why belly breathing leaves most people missing their full 360 degree ribcage, and why engage your core is too vague and leads to gripping and holding your breath instead of true stability. Book your free 20-minute discovery call to chat about your goals and ways I can support you! Thank you so much for checking out this The Resilient Body Podcast episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! If you have a suggestion on something you want to learn, feel free to email: drarneka@resilientspine.com

    11 min

  4. Jun 1

    Ep. 185 Why Your Core Workouts Aren’t Translating Into Real Life

    If you’ve been doing planks, crunches, Pilates, or core workouts but still deal with back pain, tight hips, leaking, or feeling unstable, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down why core workouts often don’t translate into real life and why feeling your abs burn is not the same thing as having a functional core. Most people think core means abs, but your core is actually a full pressure system made up of your diaphragm, pelvic floor, deep core muscles, and spinal stabilizers all working together. Dr. Ar’neka explains why so many moms brace too hard, suck in their stomach, hold their breath, and create more tension instead of more support. You’ll learn the difference between tension and true stability, why breathing and pressure management matter more than doing harder exercises, and how your ribs, pelvis, and core should work together during movement. If you feel strong during workouts but unsupported in everyday life, this episode will help you understand why. If you’re ready to stop guessing and finally build a core that actually supports your body, book a Discovery Visit at Resilient Spine so we can create a plan that works for you long term. Book your free 20-minute discovery call to chat about your goals and ways I can support you! Thank you so much for checking out this The Resilient Body Podcast episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! If you have a suggestion on something you want to learn, feel free to email: drarneka@resilientspine.com

    10 min

  5. May 12

    Ep. 184 3 Things No One Checks When You Have Back Pain

    If you’ve tried chiropractic, physical therapy, stretching, rest, or random exercises and your back pain still keeps coming back, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down the three things she checks every single time someone walks into the office with low back pain and most of the time, no one has ever looked at them. Instead of chasing symptoms, this episode focuses on the movement patterns and support systems that are actually driving recurring pain. You’ll learn why hip mobility matters more than stretching your back, how poor core control and over bracing can overload your spine, and why the way you move every day matters just as much as strength or flexibility. Dr. Ar’neka also explains why many moms continue to have pain even after trying multiple providers because nobody checked how their body was actually functioning together. The key takeaway is simple: your back pain is not random and you are not broken. If no one has looked at your hips, your core control, and your movement patterns, your back pain has not truly been assessed. If you’re ready to stop guessing and figure out what your body is compensating for, book a Discovery Visit at Resilient Spine so we can build a plan that actually works for your body long term. Book your free 20-minute discovery call to chat about your goals and ways I can support you! Thank you so much for checking out this The Resilient Body Podcast episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! If you have a suggestion on something you want to learn, feel free to email: drarneka@resilientspine.com

    12 min

  6. Apr 7

    Ep. 183 5 Lies You’ve Been Told About Your Back Pain

    If you’ve been stretching more, fixing your posture, or blaming your age for your back pain and nothing is actually changing, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down five of the most common myths moms are told about low back pain and why they keep you stuck. From the idea that tight muscles just need more stretching to believing pain is simply part of getting older, these beliefs often focus on the wrong problem and delay real solutions. You’ll learn why tightness is often a protective response, not a flexibility issue, why core strength is more about coordination than doing more exercises, and why your MRI does not define your future.  Dr. Ar’neka also explains why posture isn’t the root cause of pain and what actually matters more for long-term relief. The key takeaway is simple: your body isn’t broken, it’s compensating. If you’re ready to stop guessing and finally address the root cause of your pain, book a Discovery Visit at Resilient Spine and let’s build a plan that actually works for your body. Book your free 20-minute discovery call to chat about your goals and ways I can support you! Thank you so much for checking out this The Resilient Body Podcast episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! If you have a suggestion on something you want to learn, feel free to email: drarneka@resilientspine.com

    13 min

  7. Mar 31

    Ep. 182 Breathe & Core: What You Are Really Missing

    If you’ve been told to engage your core, brace your abs, or just breathe with your diaphragm but still feel disconnected, unstable, or stuck with pain, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dr. Ar’neka breaks down why most core advice is incomplete and why simply bracing harder is not the answer. Your core is not just your abs. It’s a system that relies on your breath, rib position, and pelvis all working together. When that system is off, your body creates tension instead of support. You’ll learn what 360-degree breathing actually is, why rib and pelvis position matter more than most people realize, and how common habits like sucking in your stomach or holding your breath can lead to more pressure, back pain, and even leaking. The key takeaway is that real stability does not come from clenching. It comes from coordination. If your core feels off, it is not weak. It is uncoordinated.  If you’re ready to understand how your body is actually supposed to work and stop guessing, book a Discovery Visit at Resilient Spine so we can build a plan that supports you long term. Book your free 20-minute discovery call to chat about your goals and ways I can support you! Thank you so much for checking out this The Resilient Body Podcast episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! If you have a suggestion on something you want to learn, feel free to email: drarneka@resilientspine.com

    10 min

  8. Mar 17

    Ep. 181 3 Reasons Your Low Back Keeps “Going Out”

    If your low back seems to “go out” randomly when you bend over, stand up, or pick something up, it can feel frustrating and unpredictable. In this episode, Dr. Ar’neka explains why back flare-ups rarely come out of nowhere. Most of the time, your body has been compensating for weeks or months before the pain shows up. What feels like a sudden injury is often the moment your system simply runs out of backup. Dr. Ar’neka breaks down three of the most common reasons this happens: your hips are not doing enough of the work they should, your core is not providing the support your spine needs, and your body has been compensating through other muscles and patterns for too long. When your hips, breath, and core coordination are off, your low back ends up carrying more load than it was designed for. If you’re tired of dealing with recurring flare-ups and want to understand what your body is compensating for, book a Discovery Visit at Resilient Spine so we can identify the root cause and build a plan that keeps your back from “going out” again. Book your free 20-minute discovery call to chat about your goals and ways I can support you! Thank you so much for checking out this The Resilient Body Podcast episode. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! If you have a suggestion on something you want to learn, feel free to email: drarneka@resilientspine.com

    13 min
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The Resilient Body podcast is hosted by Dr. Ar’neka Cooper - a not so typical chiropractor, myofascial specialist, movement expert and Co-founder of Resilient Spine. Her goal is to to teach people how to take care of their bodies, build sustainable habits and resilience so they can live their best life! Episodes drop every Tuesday morning. You will hear a combination of solo episodes and interviews with special guests that are geared towards teaching you ways to take care of your body. We will cover topics related to movement, stress, mental health, mindset, and all the things that impact your body.  Come get educated, empowered, and connected with your body and build resilience in order to to live your best life!

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  • Creator
    Dr. Ar'neka Cooper
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    190
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Resilient Body with Dr. Ar'neka
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