The FAKTR Podcast

Jessica Riddle, Todd Riddle
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Welcome to the FAKTR Podcast, where we talk about the stuff they didn’t teach you in school—how to grow your practice, refine your clinical skills, and get better results for your patients. We’re here to help you navigate the real-world challenges of being a healthcare provider, from delivering top-notch patient care to running a business that doesn’t run you into the ground. Whether you’re fresh out of school or scaling your practice, we’re diving into the hands-on techniques, business strategies, and mindset shifts that set you apart—so you can build a career you love without burning out. If you're ready to learn what works (and what doesn’t) from people who’ve been there, you’re in the right place. If you enjoy the show, be sure to hit the follow button! That's a small way you can help us carry on doing this, thank you for listening. Listen to past episodes and view additional content at faktrpodcast.com. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FAKTREDUCATION/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/faktr FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FAKTRconcept THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@faktreducation

  1. 4D AGO

    #127 - Healthy Aging in Practice: Gut Health, Muscle Preservation and Recovery with Dr. Robert Silverman, Part 2

    Healthy Aging in Practice: Gut Health, Muscle Preservation and Recovery with Dr. Robert Silverman In this special look-back episode, we’re revisiting Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Robert Silverman on the systems and strategies that shape long-term health, resilience, and performance. If Part 1 focused on the bigger picture of health span, inflammation, immune resilience, and the hallmarks of aging, Part 2 moves into the practical side of the conversation. Dr. Silverman digs deeper into the role of gut health, mitochondrial support, muscle preservation, lifestyle intervention, and recovery-focused strategies that can help clinicians better support patients navigating chronic inflammation, fatigue, reduced resilience, and age-related decline. In this episode, we explore why the gut remains central to immune function and recovery, how loss of muscle mass affects longevity and vitality, and why simple foundational strategies — including nutrition, lifestyle habits, and systems-based clinical thinking — still matter far more than most people realize. This is a valuable revisit for providers who want to think beyond symptom management and better understand the practical levers that support healthier aging and stronger long-term outcomes. Key Themes in Today’s Episode: The role of gut health and dysbiosis in immune function, inflammation, and recoveryWhy muscle preservation matters for health span and long-term vitalityLifestyle and nutrition strategies that support resilience, recovery, and better aging outcomesDr. Silverman’s 7R framework for supporting gut health🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Learn more about the Functional Nutrition Certification Program here. 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

    36 min

  2. APR 17

    #126 - Optimizing Health Span: Longevity, Inflammation, and Immune Resilience with Dr. Robert Silverman

    Optimizing Health Span: Longevity, Inflammation, and Immune Resilience with Dr. Robert Silverman In this special look-back episode, we’re revisiting a conversation originally released in 2023 with Dr. Robert Silverman on one of the most important topics in modern healthcare: health span. While this episode was recorded during an earlier phase of the longevity conversation, the core themes remain highly relevant today. In Part 1, Dr. Silverman breaks down the difference between lifespan and health span, why chronic disease continues to shorten quality of life for so many patients, and why clinicians need to think more broadly about the systems that influence long-term vitality, resilience, and recovery. Together, we explore the role of immune resilience, inflammation, the microbiome, mitochondrial health, fascia, vagus nerve tone, muscle mass, and metabolic signaling in healthy aging. Dr. Silverman also shares the biomarkers and clinical concepts he believes deserve more attention when evaluating chronic disease risk, biological aging, and overall patient function. This episode is a valuable revisit for providers who want to think beyond symptom management and better understand the foundations of long-term health and performance. Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or coming back to it with fresh ears, Part 1 sets the stage for a deeper conversation around what it really takes to help patients live longer — and live better. Key Themes in Today’s Episode: The difference between lifespan and health span — and why both matter in clinical practiceWhy immune resilience may be one of the most important drivers of longevityBiomarkers Dr. Silverman watches when evaluating inflammation, metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, and gut permeability🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Learn more about the Functional Nutrition Certification Program here. Click here to register for our next free FAKTR Masterclass on Tuesday, April 21 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

    41 min

  3. APR 3

    #125 - Why Great Clinicians Still Struggle in Practice

    Why Great Clinicians Still Struggle in Practice In this solo episode, we’re tackling a hard truth that many healthcare providers feel but rarely say out loud: You can be incredibly talented clinically… and still struggle in practice. Why? Because clinical education and business education are not the same thing. Too many providers spend years sharpening their skills in assessment, treatment, and patient care—but receive little to no training on how to build a practice that is sustainable, profitable, well-run, and resilient. And in today’s healthcare landscape, that gap matters more than ever. In this episode, we explore why business education is not a distraction from clinical excellence—it’s one of the things that supports it. From patient communication and retention to systems, workflow, marketing, and long-term practice growth, this conversation is about helping providers understand why success in practice requires strength in both lanes: clinical and business. This episode also introduces The Clinical Catalyst, a new weekly LinkedIn newsletter created for modern healthcare providers who want to think more strategically about patient care, practice growth, continuing education, business systems, and practical innovation. Key Topics: Why great clinical skill does not automatically lead to success in practiceCommon business challenges that hold talented providers backWhy patients now expect more clarity, trust, convenience, and follow-throughThe false divide between “clinical” and “business” educationWhy stronger business systems often lead to better patient experiences and better outcomesSimple action steps providers can take right away to start building a stronger practice 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Subscribe to The Clinical Catalyst Newsletter on LinkedIn hereJoin our Email List to get the Weekly Email hereTell us your biggest challenge in business in our anonymous survey here This episode includes AI-generated content.

    22 min

  4. MAR 20

    #124 - More Techniques Alone Don’t Lead to Better Outcomes with Dr. Tom Teter

    More Techniques Alone Don’t Lead to Better Outcomes with Dr. Tom Teter Why do smart clinicians still get inconsistent results? In this AI-assisted audio training based on a recent article by Dr. Tom Teter, we explore a critical idea in modern clinical practice: more techniques alone do not lead to better outcomes. This episode challenges the belief that collecting more methods automatically improves care. Instead, it makes the case for stronger clinical reasoning, clearer progression, and a more complete model for bridging rehab and performance. Featuring the original ideas and framework of Dr. Tom Teter, developer of Rehab to Fitness and the Clinical Human Performance Practitioner (CHPP) Program. If you want to sharpen your thinking, improve consistency, and move beyond technique collection, this episode is for you. Key Topics:  Why smart clinicians can still get inconsistent resultsWhy more techniques alone do not automatically improve outcomesThe difference between collecting tools and developing a true clinical modelHow inconsistency shows up in real-world patient careWhy the “gray zone” is where clinical reasoning matters mostHow rehab, progression, and performance are more connected than many clinicians realizeWhat it takes to think more clearly and practice more confidently under pressure 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: If this episode resonates with you and you want to explore this model more fully, learn more about the Clinical Human Performance Practitioner (CHPP) Program. The CHPP certification is designed to help clinicians strengthen decision-making, better connect rehab and performance, and build a more complete framework for patient progression and long-term outcomes. Follow and subscribe to the Performance Practitioner on Substack for more content like this. 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment This episode includes AI-generated content.

    19 min

  5. MAR 6

    #123 - Pain, Plasticity & Performance: How Rehab Actually Works with Dr. Todd Riddle, Part 2

    Pain, Plasticity & Performance: How Rehab Actually Works with Dr. Todd Riddle Why do some rehab programs fail to produce lasting results — while others help patients rebuild strength, resilience, and performance? In this episode of the FAKTR Podcast, we take a deep dive into the science behind effective rehabilitation.Building on the framework discussed in Part 1 of this series, Dr. Todd Riddle explores what is actually happening inside the body when rehabilitation is done correctly — from tissue healing and fascia mechanics to neurological adaptation and neuroplasticity. You’ll learn how progressive loading, sensory input, and movement-based interventions influence the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and overall recovery process. If you’re a clinician, student, or healthcare professional working in rehab, sports medicine, or human performance, this episode will give you a deeper understanding of how rehab truly works — and why progression and load management are essential for long-term outcomes. Key Topics:  The role of fascia in movement, force transmission, and sensory feedbackWhy the concept of “densification” may be more accurate than “adhesions”What tensegrity means for stability and whole-body movementHow afferentation and sensory input influence the nervous system🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: If you’re interested in earning your FAKTR Certification, join the 2026 FAKTR Live Course Priority Waitlist to get notified when a regional cohort opens in your area. Click here to learn more and get on the list 👉 This episode is sponsored by Rehab to Fitness. Learn more about the Clinical Human Performance Practitioner Certification here.  🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

    33 min

  6. FEB 21

    #122 - Why Progressive Overload Is the Missing Link in Rehab with Dr. Todd Riddle, Part 1

    Why Progressive Overload Is the Missing Link in Rehab with Dr. Todd Riddle There’s a big difference between learning a technique…and understanding a system. In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the FAKTR rehab methodology — not the marketing version, not the surface-level explanation — but the actual framework that drives how we assess, load, and progress patients. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Todd Riddle — our Director of Education — breaks down: The evolution of FAKTR from technique-based roots to a full rehabilitation continuumWhy progressive overload is the missing link in most rehab programsThe difference between treating a condition… and treating a personAnd how static, motion, resistance, function, and performance fit together inside the FAKTR systemYou’ll also hear why we believe pain during exercise isn’t automatically the enemy — and how to clinically differentiate between “injured” and simply “sensitive.”If you’ve taken a FAKTR course before, this will deepen your understanding. If you haven’t, this will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how the system actually works. 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: If you’re interested in earning your FAKTR Certification, join the 2026 FAKTR Live Course Priority Waitlist to get notified when a regional cohort opens in your area. Click here to learn more and get on the list 👉 *All priority waitlist members get first access to claim a spot in cohorts before they open to the public and get a $50 gift card for the FAKTR online store when you register. 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

    37 min

  7. FEB 6

    #121 - From Metrics to Movement: Performance Tech for Better Clinical Decisions, Part 2

    From Metrics to Movement (Part 2): Workflow + ROI with Dr. Michael Giammarco Performance tech is everywhere — but data doesn’t create clarity. Frameworks do. In Part 2 of this series, Jessica Riddle and Dr. Michael Giammarco shift from theory to execution: how to implement performance metrics in real clinic flow, how to communicate results so patients buy in, and how to think about ROI so your tools don’t become expensive decorations. If Part 1 helped you understand what these tools measure, Part 2 helps you use them. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to integrate objective testing into clinic workflow without slowing visits downHow to choose a few meaningful metrics (instead of collecting everything and using nothing)How to communicate results to patients in a way that increases trust and adherenceHow to connect performance data to progression decisions (not just documentation)How to evaluate ROI: when tech makes sense — and when it’s just “cool”🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, start there to get the foundational framework — then come back to this episode for implementation. Listen here 👉https://tinyurl.com/FAKTR-ep120 Join the 2026 FAKTR Live Course Priority Waitlist to get notified when a regional cohort opens in your area. Click here to learn more and get on the list 👉  🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment 🎓ABOUT DR. MICHAEL GIAMMARCO: Dr. Mike Giammarco is a rehabilitation-focused chiropractor, strength coach, and educator based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Learn more about Dr. Michael Giammarco👉 here

    45 min

  8. JAN 24

    #120 - From Metrics to Movement: Performance Tech for Better Clinical Decisions, Part 1

    Performance technology is everywhere right now. Force plates. Dynamometry. Movement analysis. Dashboards full of numbers that look impressive and explain nothing. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Michael “Dr. G” Giammarco breaks down how performance technology should actually be used in clinical and performance settings. Not as a diagnosis machine, but as a decision-support tool that adds context, clarity, and confidence to your reasoning. This conversation focuses on cutting through the noise. Instead of chasing more data, Dr. G explains how to select the right metrics, interpret them intelligently, and integrate technology into real-world workflows without slowing sessions, overwhelming staff, or confusing patients. If you have ever felt stuck between ignoring tech completely or drowning in dashboards you do not fully trust, this episode provides a clear reset. This episode is especially valuable for: Healthcare providers, rehab professionals, strength coaches, athletic trainers, and clinic owners who want technology to support their thinking, not replace it. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What performance technology actually includes and what it does notWhy collecting more metrics often leads to less clarityHow dashboards create analysis paralysis without a guiding frameworkHow to choose metrics that match the person in front of youThe real-world realities of implementation, including needs analysis, staff training, workflow bottlenecks, and ROIWhy technology should add context rather than override clinical reasoningThis is Part 1 of a two-part series. Tune in for Part 2 (Episode 121) in two weeks. 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:  Watch the recorded replay of the full training hereInterested in being a guest presenter? Submit an application here🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

    32 min
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Welcome to the FAKTR Podcast, where we talk about the stuff they didn’t teach you in school—how to grow your practice, refine your clinical skills, and get better results for your patients. We’re here to help you navigate the real-world challenges of being a healthcare provider, from delivering top-notch patient care to running a business that doesn’t run you into the ground. Whether you’re fresh out of school or scaling your practice, we’re diving into the hands-on techniques, business strategies, and mindset shifts that set you apart—so you can build a career you love without burning out. If you're ready to learn what works (and what doesn’t) from people who’ve been there, you’re in the right place. If you enjoy the show, be sure to hit the follow button! That's a small way you can help us carry on doing this, thank you for listening. Listen to past episodes and view additional content at faktrpodcast.com. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FAKTREDUCATION/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/faktr FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FAKTRconcept THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@faktreducation

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  • Creator
    Jessica Riddle, Todd Riddle
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Jessica Riddle, Todd Riddle
  • Show Website
    The FAKTR Podcast

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