Build Beyond Podcast

christopher.netley
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The purpose of the Build Beyond Podcast is to challenge and guide, so that people can meet their full potential.

  1. 21h ago

    #108 - Rethinking Chiropractic Care: Insights from the Build Beyond Podcast

    What if chiropractic adjustments aren’t as important as you’ve been led to believe? In this episode, Chris gets candid about chiropractic care, the profession he chose, and why his own beliefs about adjustments have changed dramatically over the years. After growing up receiving chiropractic care and eventually becoming a chiropractor himself, Chris began questioning many of the claims surrounding routine adjustments. Are they necessary when you’re not in pain? Do they actually prevent future problems? And if you feel fine before an adjustment, how do you know it worked? Chris shares a recent patient conversation that brought these questions to the surface and explains why he believes adjustments can be useful—but should be viewed as a tool rather than the foundation of care. He also breaks down why his approach now focuses primarily on exercise, physical activity, strength, mobility, confidence, and helping people get back to the things they actually want to do. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why Chris changed his mind about chiropractic adjustmentsWhen hands-on care may actually be usefulWhy routine adjustments may not be necessary for everyoneThe importance of measuring whether treatment is actually helpingWhy exercise and physical activity play such a major role in long-term health and pain managementHow to make more informed decisions about your own careWhether you get adjusted every week, haven’t seen a chiropractor in years, or actively avoid chiropractic care, this episode will give you a different perspective on what chiropractic care can look like. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:52 The value of chiropractic adjustments 03:48 Personal journey into chiropractic care 05:48 Patient case studies and treatment options 09:52 Questioning the evidence for chiropractic techniques 14:59 Guidelines from the American Chiropractic Association 20:00 The importance of active lifestyle for health 25:54 Conclusion and final thoughts Where to find Chris Netley: BuildBeyondHealth.com Instagram: @chrisnetleydc | @BuildBeyondHealth | @podcastbuildbeyond YouTube: @chrisnetleyDC X (formerly Twitter): @chrisnetleyDC  Facebook: Build Beyond Podcast Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 5OXSTWNWC0YVWPMC

    #108 - Rethinking Chiropractic Care: Insights from the Build Beyond Podcast

  2. Sep 26

    #107 - Concussions in Youth Sports: What Every Parent Needs to Know

    A suspected concussion isn’t something an athlete should just “shake off.” In this episode of the Build Beyond Podcast, Chris breaks down what parents, coaches, and other non-medical bystanders need to know about recognizing a possible concussion and taking the right steps when an athlete gets hurt. Using the Concussion Recognition Tool (CRT6) as a guide, Chris explains common signs and symptoms of concussion, red flags that warrant emergency medical attention, and why an athlete with a suspected concussion should be removed from play and medically evaluated—even if they start feeling better a few minutes later. You’ll learn: What actually happens during a concussionWhy a concussion doesn’t require a direct hit to the headSigns and symptoms parents and coaches should recognizeRed flags that require immediate medical attentionWhy symptoms can develop after the initial injuryWhy athletes with a suspected concussion should not return to play the same dayHow the CRT6 can help parents and coaches make difficult sideline decisions When an athlete’s long-term health is at stake, the game doesn’t matter. Knowing what to look for—and having the confidence to act—can make all the difference. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Concussion Risks in Youth Sports 01:50 What Is a Concussion and How Does It Affect the Brain 03:56 The Metabolic Crisis and Cellular Impact of Concussions 06:02 Signs and Symptoms to Watch For 07:55 When to Call Emergency Services 10:14 Protocols for Return to Play 12:07 The Role of Bystanders and Coaches in Concussion Safety 14:03 Using the CRT6 Concussion Recognition Tool 15:59 Long-Term Risks and the Importance of Precaution 17:55 Legal and Safety Considerations for Parents and Coaches Where to find Chris Netley: BuildBeyondHealth.com Instagram: @chrisnetleydc | @BuildBeyondHealth | @podcastbuildbeyond YouTube: @chrisnetleyDC X (formerly Twitter): @chrisnetleyDC  Facebook: Build Beyond Podcast Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: GOKSM80EPWXQASFI

    #107 - Concussions in Youth Sports: What Every Parent Needs to Know

  3. Sep 19

    #106 - Do Hard Things: Jeff Fisher on Teaching, Coaching & Untapped Potential

    What does it take to help someone realize they’re capable of more? In this episode, Chris sits down with Jeff Fisher—a high school teacher, CrossFit Level 3 coach, father, and the founder of CrossFit Camden Frontier, a nonprofit CrossFit affiliate at Camden-Frontier High School. Jeff shares the experiences that led him into teaching, his own unlikely introduction to CrossFit, and how a small summer fitness program eventually grew into a fully equipped CrossFit affiliate for students. But this conversation goes far beyond workouts. Chris and Jeff talk about the connection between teaching and coaching, why people need opportunities to experience success, the importance of community, and what happens when we become afraid of doing difficult things. They also explore one of Jeff’s biggest frustrations: seeing untapped potential in people who don’t yet recognize what they’re capable of. From the classroom to the gym to parenting, this episode is ultimately about challenging people, supporting them through failure, and helping them discover what might be waiting on the other side of doing something hard. If you’re a parent, teacher, coach, athlete—or simply someone who wonders if you have more potential than you’re currently using—this conversation is for you. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and overview of teaching and coaching journey 01:49 Early influences: teachers who inspired goals and resilience 04:11 Travel and storytelling: opening eyes to the world 06:06 Balancing enthusiasm and professionalism in teaching 08:04 The legacy of teaching and the importance of making connections 10:01 Engaging students with history and making it relevant 11:55 The impact of storytelling and real-world experiences 14:02 Building a CrossFit gym from scratch with community support 16:00 The evolution of coaching and the importance of communication 17:57 Encouraging hard work and overcoming fear in fitness 20:08 The significance of community in sustaining motivation 22:10 Balancing teaching, coaching, and personal life 24:08 The importance of persistence and purpose in long-term impact 26:04 Reflections on legacy, potential, and continuous growth 28:00 Advice for aspiring teachers and coaches 29:59 Closing thoughts: the power of resilience and community Where to find Jeff Fisher: Instagram: @crossfitcamdenfrontier Where to find Chris Netley: BuildBeyondHealth.com Instagram: @BuildBeyondHealth YouTube: @chrisnetleyDC X (formerly Twitter): @chrisnetleyDC  Facebook: Build Beyond Health, PLLC Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: QRFZHSIAK9FFSH7X

    #106 - Do Hard Things: Jeff Fisher on Teaching, Coaching & Untapped Potential

  4. Sep 14

    #105 - Stop Chasing Numbers That Don’t Improve Your Life

    10,000 steps. 100 grams of protein. A certain number on the scale. A lower pain score. We love numbers because they give us something concrete to measure—but what happens when hitting the number becomes more important than the reason we started tracking it in the first place? In this episode, Chris explains why metrics like step count, protein intake, body weight, pain levels, strength, and range of motion can be useful tools—but they shouldn’t become the ultimate goal. Instead of obsessing over arbitrary numbers, we need to ask a more important question: What are we actually trying to accomplish? Whether you want to run a 5K, play pickleball, get back to golf, exercise without fear, or simply live a more active life, the numbers should help move you toward something that actually improves your quality of life. The metrics are a means to an end. They are not the end themselves. Chapters 00:36 — Metrics Are Not the Mission 01:22 — Why We Measure Everything 01:41 — When Metrics Become Criteria for Success 02:39 — The Problem With Obsessing Over Protein 04:15 — When Hitting Your Protein Goal Changes Nothing 04:54 — Step Counts Don’t Automatically Improve Your Life 05:39 — When Rehab Metrics Miss the Real Problem 06:58 — The Risks of Chasing Pain Relief Alone 07:25 — Numbers Can Lead to Discouragement 07:43 — Why Some Fitness Standards Are Arbitrary 08:37 — Set Meaningful Goals, Not Just Numbers 09:30 — Move From Measurements to Activity Goals 10:04 — Backplanning From the Life You Want 11:52 — Protein, Exercise, and the Right Level of Focus 13:20 — Why Fitness Trends Keep Changing 14:39 — Metrics Are a Means to an End 15:10 — When Specific Numbers Really Matter 16:11 — Improve Your Life Before the Pain Is Gone 16:41 — Don’t Hyperfocus on the Little Numbers 16:59 — The Real Goal: Make Your Life Better Where to find Chris Netley: BuildBeyondHealth.com Instagram: @BuildBeyondHealth YouTube: @chrisnetleyDC X (formerly Twitter): @chrisnetleyDC  Facebook: Build Beyond Health, PLLC Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: O3WBTUTOGTZSUR6H

    #105 - Stop Chasing Numbers That Don’t Improve Your Life

  5. Sep 13

    #104 - You’ve Been Going the Wrong Direction for 10 Years

    Making a big change doesn’t usually fail because you aren’t motivated enough. Sometimes, the problem is that you’re trying too hard, too fast. In this episode of the Build Beyond Podcast, Chris explains why intensity may be one of the least important things to focus on when you’re starting a new fitness, nutrition, rehab, or lifestyle change. Instead, he breaks down three factors that matter more: frequency, volume, and consistency. You’ll learn why going “all in” often leads to burnout, why a few months of progress can feel frustrating when you’re trying to reverse years of habits, and how taking a longer-term approach can help you build the skills, confidence, and physical capacity necessary to create lasting change. If you’ve ever started strong, fallen off, and wondered whether you’re just “not the kind of person” who can make a change, this episode is for you. Chapters 00:00 — Why Big Changes Feel So Difficult 00:30 — Simple Solutions Require Long-Term Effort 00:59 — How Self-Doubt Creeps In 01:29 — A Real-World Example of Delayed Results 02:14 — Ten Years Down the Path 02:43 — The Math Behind Sustainable Progress 03:44 — Why Change Takes Time 04:19 — From Pain Management to Bigger Goals 05:36 — The Ripple Effects of Better Sleep and Activity 06:31 — Turning Around Takes Patience 07:03 — The Biggest Mistake: Focusing on Intensity 08:09 — Why Going Too Hard Leads to Burnout 08:48 — The Three Keys: Frequency, Volume, and Consistency 09:17 — Frequency: Practice More Often in Smaller Chunks 09:46 — The Juggling Example 11:03 — Consistency Over the Long Term 12:01 — Building a Sustainable Running Routine 12:36 — How Consistency Builds Skill and Confidence 13:31 — Managing Intensity to Reduce Injury Risk 14:11 — The Core Summary: Tone Down the Intensity 15:05 — When to Add Intensity 15:35 — Why Coaching and Planning Matter 16:11 — The Method Behind High Achievement 16:44 — Closing Thoughts Where to find Chris Netley: BuildBeyondHealth.com Instagram: @BuildBeyondHealth YouTube: @chrisnetleyDC X (formerly Twitter): @chrisnetleyDC  Facebook: Build Beyond Health, PLLC Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: EXH7QTOYMZYXMPME

    #104 - You’ve Been Going the Wrong Direction for 10 Years

  6. Sep 12

    #103 - What If the Best Version of Your Physical Life Isn’t Behind You?

    Pain and injury can be frustrating—but often, the biggest fear isn’t the pain itself. It’s what the pain might take away from you. In this episode of the Build Beyond Podcast, Chris breaks down five of the biggest fears people have when they’re struggling with pain, injury, or their health—from worrying that something is seriously wrong to wondering whether they’ll ever be able to get back to the activities they love. He also explores what people actually want from healthcare: individualized plans, clear explanations, confidence instead of fear, meaningful goals, accountability, and a path back to real life—not just temporary symptom relief. Most importantly, this episode challenges the idea that you have to wait until you’re completely pain-free before you start living again. Your goal shouldn’t simply be to feel better. It should be to get back to doing the things that make your life yours. Chapters 00:00 - Opening the episode for people who feel stuck in pain or recovery 04:42 - Why patients’ fears matter more than provider autopilot 07:10 - The five biggest fears patients bring into care 07:56 - Fear of losing the life they love 08:20 - Fear that something seriously wrong is happening 09:04 - Fear of making the injury worse 09:28 - Fear that nobody actually knows how to help 10:04 - Why patients have to guess between providers 10:33 - What traditional chiropractic often looks like from the patient side 11:41 - Why many PT plans feel cookie-cutter and limited 12:39 - Why primary care often defaults to rest, imaging, or medication 14:05 - What shoe stores and mattress stores reveal about biased advice 15:26 - What patients want versus what they hate in care 16:09 - Why people reject cookie-cutter rehab plans 16:53 - Why time, listening, and clarity change the experience 17:54 - Why patients want confidence, autonomy, and a path forward 18:21 - Why staying active beats simply being told to rest 18:45 - Why active participation matters more than passive treatment 19:34 - Why rehab must prepare people for real-world demands 20:04 - Why recovery has to go beyond activities of daily living 20:49 - Why individualized progression matters more than rigid timelines 21:37 - Why connection, accountability, and follow-through improve outcomes 22:42 - Why age is not the main barrier to returning to activity 23:33 - The frustration of insurance, billing, and unclear costs 25:11 - Why symptom improvement alone is not the real goal 26:19 - Focusing on function instead of just pain, numbness, or tingling 26:46 - The cost of waiting for perfect symptom relief 27:17 - Getting back to valued activity while continuing to improve 27:53 - Why “pain-free” is not always the standard of success Where to find Chris Netley: BuildBeyondHealth.com Instagram: @BuildBeyondHealth YouTube: @chrisnetleyDC X (formerly Twitter): @chrisnetleyDC  Facebook: Build Beyond Health, PLLC Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 9CFRLRMDUXXNBX1O, MKDCGGZJJQLS6TX1

    #103 - What If the Best Version of Your Physical Life Isn’t Behind You?

  7. Sep 5

    #102 - The Dose Makes the Medicine: Why Rehab Needs to Get Harder

    In this episode of the Build Beyond Podcast, Chris uses an unlikely source—The Princess Bride—to explain one of the most important principles of effective rehab: the dose makes the medicine. Rehab shouldn't be painful for the sake of being painful, but it also shouldn't stay comfortable forever. To build strength, improve capacity, and become less sensitive to movement, your body needs to be progressively exposed to greater levels of stress. Chris breaks down why some rehab programs start well but ultimately fall short, how gradually increasing the "dose" of exercise can prepare your body for the unpredictable demands of real life and sport, and why a little discomfort can sometimes be an important part of getting better. If you've tried rehab before and felt like it didn't work—or you're currently dealing with pain that just won't go away—this episode may help you understand what could be missing. Chapters 0:05 — Intro and The Princess Bride analogy 0:35 — Introducing the movie clip 1:20 — Rehab needs to be uncomfortable 2:11 — Stress, stimulus, and adaptation 3:06 — Setting up the clip 7:28 — “The analogy should be obvious” 7:39 — Applying the analogy to rehab and pain 8:06 — Initial pain-calming phase 8:34 — Microdosing stress to build tolerance 9:30 — Returning to activity and higher demands 10:17 — Why progressive dosing matters 10:45 — Rehab and pain management without progress 11:09 — Where rehab often fails 12:08 — Progressive stress leads to adaptation 12:38 — Closing thoughts and outro Where to find Chris Netley: BuildBeyondHealth.com Instagram: @BuildBeyondHealth YouTube: @chrisnetleyDC X (formerly Twitter): @chrisnetleyDC  Facebook: Build Beyond Health, PLLC Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: GLHNMI0AY0FYSX48

    #102 - The Dose Makes the Medicine: Why Rehab Needs to Get Harder

  8. Sep 1

    #101 - Choose Your Hard

    In this episode of the Build Beyond Podcast, Chris explores a simple but powerful truth: you don't get to choose between hard and easy—you only get to choose your hard. Whether you're recovering from an injury, trying to lose weight, improving your fitness, or building healthier habits, every worthwhile goal requires consistent effort. Avoiding today's challenges doesn't eliminate hardship—it often creates even greater challenges down the road. Chris explains how small, intentional choices can create powerful ripple effects across your health. Improving one area—like walking more, sleeping better, or eating more nutritious foods—often leads to better energy, improved recovery, enhanced mental well-being, and greater motivation to keep moving forward. If you've ever struggled to stay consistent with your rehab plan, fitness goals, or healthy habits, this episode will help you reframe the way you think about difficult choices and inspire you to choose the hard that leads to the life you truly want. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Why Hard Things Matter 02:10 The Hard Truth About Health and Lifestyle 03:08 The Consequences of Avoiding Hard Choices 04:39 Choosing Hard to Prevent Greater Hardships 06:21 The Role of Consistency and Learning from Failure 09:16 Making Better Choices for a Resilient Life 11:37 Budgeting as a Hard but Necessary Choice 12:35 Encouragement to Embrace the Hard Path Where to find Chris Netley: BuildBeyondHealth.com Instagram: @BuildBeyondHealth YouTube: @chrisnetleyDC X (formerly Twitter): @chrisnetleyDC  Facebook: Build Beyond Health, PLLC Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: L17N8BDXCWT8XSLU

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  • Creator
    christopher.netley
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
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