Building Bulletproof Backs Marion McRae - Physiotherapist & Movement Addict

Welcome to the 21 st episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.

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This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mindset, movement & emotional health.
I am your host, Marion McRae,  physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.

In this enlightening conversation, Amanda Freed shares her journey of coping with unexpected back pain despite her active lifestyle. She emphasizes the importance of rest, mindfulness, and communication with one's body in the healing process. Amanda advocates for a holistic approach to rehabilitation, incorporating physical, mental, and emotional aspects to address the root causes of back pain.
Through her own experience, Amanda challenges traditional perspectives on core strength and back pain treatment, encouraging a shift in mindset towards comprehensive healing. She offers online sessions for yoga, mindfulness, and women's empowerment, providing tools and support for individuals seeking to address back pain and reclaim their well-being on all levels.
Favourite Quotes - 
"We're so afraid of rest. That's where the gold is.""Your body is talking to you. When we're frantic... we can't hear those messages.""The idea of healing fully instead of quickly.""What opened up in my life? Had I gone back, it didn't work.""I do women's empowerment because a lot of this is, we've lost our power."Amanda’s tools:
 Yoga Mindfulness  Meditation Amanda's Top tips - 
Embrace rest; it's where the healing begins.Practice mindful listening to your body's signals and needs.Prioritize diagnostics to understand the root cause of the pain.Focus on gradual rehabilitation instead of rushing back to previous activities.Consider holistic approaches that address physical, mental, and emotional aspects of healing.Amanda's Resources - 

Instagram handle @afyoga25
Facebook is Amanda Freed
Tik Tok is @afyoga25
amandafreed25@gmail.com
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Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation includes tools for your mind, your heart and your body. For help with this - VISIT www.bulletproofbacks.com

Join our FREE community for Hang Outs, Q & A, etc
You can start with reading a book $ 15
Or trialling a simple online course $ 27 - $ 700
Or seek assistance with a trained Bulletproof Backs Coach $ 195
(coaches are all physiotherapists with additional training in holistic practices)
Or Apply to Work with Marion directly.

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Welcome to the 20 th episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.

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This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mindset, movement & emotional health.
I am your host, Marion McRae,  physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.

Dr. Scott Bertrand, a retired chiropractor, shares his journey of developing the All Core 360, a revolutionary rehab unit, born out of his own back pain experiences. His frustration with ineffective rehab methods led him to create a device that challenges the core's survival mechanism through reflexive, subconscious training. By tilting and rotating, the All Core engages muscles dynamically, promoting balance and correcting imbalances, leading to improved posture and reduced pain. Customizable to individual needs, it's used both in rehab and athletic performance training, proving to be a game-changer in both arenas.

Favourite Quotes - 
"The body absolutely knows how to heal itself... What a good physician does is they take that innate wisdom and then do everything you can to foster that, encourage it, help it along the path that it's doing anyway.""The survival mechanism of the spine and the core is to maintain that perfect posture... We don't get hurt when we're in posture. We get hurt when we're bent over and twisted."Scott’s tools:
 The All Core 360 -  Visit here to learn more  https://go.allcore360.com/

Scott's Top tips -
Evaluate Posture and Daily Habits: Dr. Bertrand emphasizes the importance of assessing one's posture and daily habits. Often, imbalances in these areas contribute to back pain. Individuals should be mindful of how they sit, stand, sleep, and move throughout the day. Seek Balance: Achieving balance in all aspects of life is crucial for managing back pain. This includes not only physical balance but also balancing activities, habits, and movement patterns. Develop Awareness: Dr. Bertrand stresses the need to develop awareness of how we interact with our bodies. Rather than operating on autopilot, individuals should actively recognize their role in drivSupport the Show.
Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation includes tools for your mind, your heart and your body. For help with this - VISIT www.bulletproofbacks.com

Join our FREE community for Hang Outs, Q & A, etc
You can start with reading a book $ 15
Or trialling a simple online course $ 27 - $ 700
Or seek assistance with a trained Bulletproof Backs Coach $ 195
(coaches are all physiotherapists with additional training in holistic practices)
Or Apply to Work with Marion directly.

Check out our Youtube Channel @bulletproofbacks

To reach out with comments, podcast request/ideas, speaking requests -
Email Hello@bulleproofbacks.com

Welcome to the 19 th episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.

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To Build your own Bulletproof Back go Here
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This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mindset, movement & emotional health.
I am your host, Marion McRae,  physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.

Doug Carey, a physiotherapist with a 30-year career and fellow podcaster - chats with me about  SLEEPING AND BACK PAIN: how to feel better while sleeping and how to sleep well. Obviously, there is no typical answer. There isn't a single mattress that will suit every spine, nor is there one pillow that will work for everybody. So, if you are seeking an answer, please listen to this podcast to explore some "change" ideas.

Favourite Quotes - 
Sleep System = Bed, pillow, sheets Sleep Postures = Body positions Short Sleep (of less than 6 hours) your body is missing out on the natural repair system, increases the risk of musculoskeletal pain. Bizarre Bedroom Sleep behaviours - dogs, kids, cats, ! Sidelying 70% average position - make it supportive, not provocative Habits slide after a while, be aware they will, and plan for thatPhysiological "creep" and how it works Quality sleep  has a positive impact on many systems Doug’s tools:
 Quality Sleep Doug's Top tips -
Do the sleep posture challenge Acknowledge and put strategies in place to Manage Stress and Anxiety Strength and Conditioning If you enjoy the chats and find benefit - Support this show please - buy me a Coffee !
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Support the Show.
Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation includes tools for your mind, your heart and your body. For help with this - VISIT www.bulletproofbacks.com

Join our FREE community for Hang Outs, Q & A, etc
You can start with reading a book $ 15
Or trialling a simple online course $ 27 - $ 700
Or seek assistance with a trained Bulletproof Backs Coach $ 195
(coaches are all physiotherapists with additional training in holistic practices)
Or Apply to Work with Marion directly.

Check out our Youtube Channel @bulletproofbacks

To reach out with comments, podcast request/ideas, speaking requests -
Email Hello@bulleproofbacks.com

Welcome to the 18 th episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.

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To Build your own Bulletproof Back go Here
To  Support this show  - buy me a Coffee ! 
This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mindset, movement & emotional health.
I am your host, Marion McRae,  physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.

My guest for this episode is Plumber &  Movement Coach called Neil Maddison, who teaches Foundation Training -  We discuss the origins on Foundation training and what it is all about and how it helps those with back pain find strength and mobility.

Favourite Quotes - 
Pain is inevitable, Suffering is Optional Pain is the body's messenger - something has to change Pain is protection - without it, we would possibly do more damage Time under Tension develops the musculature that can help unload the jointsMany roads to the same destination Rest like an animal The anticipation of pain can be half the energy drain The rust analogy on the car Neil’s tools:
 Foundation Training Website  Short Snippet of the movement practice Neil's Top tips -
Get Help to Move with Quality Get overall Strong - Bulletproof Body VS Bulletproof Backs Explore anti-inflammatory nutrition  and optimise your weight Active Rest Vs Passive Rest See the movement Video Demo If you enjoy the chats and find benefit - Support this show please - buy me a Coffee !
And if you want more on Bulletproof Backs Content - visit my website. 
Support the Show.
Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation includes tools for your mind, your heart and your body. For help with this - VISIT www.bulletproofbacks.com

Join our FREE community for Hang Outs, Q & A, etc
You can start with reading a book $ 15
Or trialling a simple online course $ 27 - $ 700
Or seek assistance with a trained Bulletproof Backs Coach $ 195
(coaches are all physiotherapists with additional training in holistic practices)
Or Apply to Work with Marion directly.

Check out our Youtube Channel @bulletproofbacks

To reach out with comments, podcast request/ideas, speaking requests -
Email Hello@bulleproofbacks.com

Welcome to the 17 th episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.

To Watch this Episode on Youtube go Here
To Build your own Bulletproof Back go Here
To Support this show  - buy me a Coffee ! 
This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mindset, movement & emotional health.
I am your host, Marion McRae, a physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.

My guest for this episode is Psych K Teacher Alex MacDonald. We discuss the science of our sub-conscious belief's and how these can hinder our back pain healing journey.


Favourite Quotes - 
Resistance shows up at the limits of what we believe is possible We don't know what we don't know Don't try to get rid of it  - get INTO it Conscious Mind Goal Setter - Sub C is the Goal Getter We see the world as we are - not as it is The messenger is behind the message You can either be in protection or growth, living or diving Stop looking at the mountain, one step at a time Al’s tools:
 Psych K for subconscious Belief Clearing Al's Top tips -
 Ask the Q - What purpose does this serve ? What am I getting out of this ? not why!  Simple Tools Work  All of the Quotes Above ! Links :
Bruce Lipton's  Energy Clearing Options
Hump Day Heroes Facebook Group
Go Here to Book a Sub-conscious Belief Clearing Session with Alexe 
If you enjoy the chats and find benefit - Support this show please - buy me a Coffee !
And if you want more on Bulletproof Backs Content - visit my website, 
Support the Show.
Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation includes tools for your mind, your heart and your body. For help with this - VISIT www.bulletproofbacks.com

Join our FREE community for Hang Outs, Q & A, etc
You can start with reading a book $ 15
Or trialling a simple online course $ 27 - $ 700
Or seek assistance with a trained Bulletproof Backs Coach $ 195
(coaches are all physiotherapists with additional training in holistic practices)
Or Apply to Work with Marion directly.

Check out our Youtube Channel @bulletproofbacks

To reach out with comments, podcast request/ideas, speaking requests -
Email Hello@bulleproofbacks.com

Welcome to the 16 th episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.

To Watch this Episode on Youtube go Here
To Build your own Bulletproof Back go Here
To  Support this show  - buy me a Coffee ! 
This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mindset, movement & emotional health.
I am your host, Marion McRae, a physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.

My guest for this episode is another Margaret river Local - Steve Coonan. Steve and I met randomly at the dog park a few months back and within 5 minutes I knew he had a great back pain experience to share.  Several things appealed to me about Steve's story ; A diagnosis of Thoracic Disc ( is unusual) , his nightmare with the Workers compensation  system is worth a discussion, and his practical ability to pull himself out of the pain cycle into a functioning, happy guy  is not an easy thing to do. Steve was only too happy to pass on his wisdom.

And this podcast is the place to do it.

Who want's to listen to physio's and expert movers all day ? it's the real people having the real success that have such wisdom to pass on. I am truly grateful for all the guests that generously supply their time for this mission.

Favourite Quotes - 
" I realised I was on my OWN " - if it's going to be - it's up to me " She was a f@@kin bitch" - referring to his Worker Comp Case manager "Beer and Drugs sometimes " - referring to his coping strategies sometimes "make friends with the pain" - " Cool Hand Luke - Get your mind right " Steve’s tools:
  Meditation  Swimming   Walking in the bush with a dog   Breathing for a count of 4 Steve's Top tips -
 Get your Head in Gear - you are alone - it's your journey  Meditation, and re-focus on other aspects of your life  You will get better, your body will adapt - Just know that.  On  Workers comp - Select your OWN people to help you Mentions : 
John McTaggart - Retired Margaret River Physiotherapist - Email me for John's Details 
Debbie White @ Tonic Pilates Rehabilitation 
If you enjoy the chats and find benefit -
Support the Show.
Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation includes tools for your mind, your heart and your body. For help with this - VISIT www.bulletproofbacks.com

Join our FREE community for Hang Outs, Q & A, etc
You can start with reading a book $ 15
Or trialling a simple online course $ 27 - $ 700
Or seek assistance with a trained Bulletproof Backs Coach $ 195
(coaches are all physiotherapists with additional training in holistic practices)
Or Apply to Work with Marion directly.

Check out our Youtube Channel @bulletproofbacks

To reach out with comments, podcast request/ideas, speaking requests -
Email Hello@bulleproofbacks.com