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. 3d ago

    #135 - The Missing Link in Athletic Performance: Brain Mapping & Neurofeedback with Dr. Kevin Butterfield, Part 2

    When athletic performance is measured in fractions of a second, physical preparation may only be part of the equation. In Part 2 of this special featured episode from the Better Brains, Better Futures Podcast, now part of the FAKTR Podcast Network, host Seth Kaelin continues his conversation with returning FAKTR Podcast guest Dr. Kevin Butterfield to explore how quantitative EEG (qEEG) brain mapping and neurofeedback are being applied in sports performance, recovery, and clinical practice. Moving from theory into real-world application, Seth and Dr. Butterfield discuss how objective neurological data may help clinicians and performance teams better understand cognitive readiness, focus, reaction time, emotional regulation, recovery, and the effects of concussion. They also explore examples from professional motorsports, football, golf, MMA, and youth athletics, while discussing how brain mapping and neurofeedback can be incorporated alongside existing sports medicine, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and performance programs. Whether you work with youth athletes, weekend warriors, collegiate competitors, or elite performers, this episode offers a closer look at how neurological performance is becoming part of the broader conversation around athlete health and human performance. Key Themes in Today’s Episode: Using qEEG brain mapping to establish neurological baselines and assess readinessHow neurofeedback may support focus, reaction time, emotional regulation, and performance under pressureReal-world applications in motorsports, football, golf, MMA, and other competitive sportsThe role of brain-based training in concussion recovery and return-to-performance conversationsNeuroplasticity, autonomic regulation, and the mechanisms behind neurofeedback trainingIntegrating brain mapping and neurofeedback into sports medicine, rehabilitation, and performance workflowsLooking beyond athletic performance to support the long-term health and resilience of the athlete 🔗 SPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: Try a five-day welcome kit from Immunocal here: https://tinyurl.com/ep-134-welcome Learn more about adding Neurofeedback in your clinic here: https://tinyurl.com/ep134-hippo🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment.

    #135 - The Missing Link in Athletic Performance: Brain Mapping & Neurofeedback with Dr. Kevin Butterfield, Part 2

  2. Aug 21

    #134 - The Missing Link in Athletic Performance: Brain Mapping & Neurofeedback with Dr. Kevin Butterfield, Part 1

    The Missing Link in Athletic Performance: Brain Mapping & Neurofeedback (Part 1) with Dr. Kevin Butterfield Athletes spend countless hours training strength, endurance, mobility, and movement—but how often do we intentionally train the brain? In this special featured episode from the Better Brains, Better Futures Podcast, now part of the FAKTR Podcast Network, host Seth Kaelin sits down with returning FAKTR Podcast guest Dr. Kevin Butterfield to explore the growing role of quantitative EEG (qEEG) brain mapping and neurofeedback in sports performance. In this two-part training, Dr. Butterfield discusses how objective brain data may help clinicians evaluate focus, reaction time, cognitive fatigue, emotional regulation, concussion recovery, and overall athletic performance. Together, Seth and Dr. Butterfield make the case that neurological performance may be one of the greatest untapped opportunities in modern sports medicine. Whether you're a chiropractor, physical therapist, athletic trainer, sports medicine physician, or rehabilitation professional, this episode offers an engaging introduction to one of the fastest-growing areas of performance healthcare. Key Themes in Today’s Episode: The relationship between cognitive fatigue and physical performanceWhat quantitative EEG (qEEG) brain mapping measures—and what it doesn'tHow neurofeedback differs from MRI and CT imagingThe role of brain function in reaction time, focus, emotional regulation, and recovery🔗 SPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: Try a five-day welcome kit from Immunocal here: https://tinyurl.com/ep-134-welcome Learn more about adding Neurofeedback in your clinic here: https://tinyurl.com/ep134-hippo 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

    #134 - The Missing Link in Athletic Performance: Brain Mapping & Neurofeedback with Dr. Kevin Butterfield, Part 1

  3. Aug 2

    #133 - When Performance Becomes Personal: Mental Health, Identity, and the Injured Athlete with Dr. Karolina Shander, Part 3

    When Performance Becomes Personal: Mental Health, Identity, and the Injured Athlete Part 3 with Dr. Karolina Shander In the final segment of our three-part series, Dr. Shander shares practical guidance on how providers can build referral relationships with mental health and performance psychology professionals, where to look for support resources, and how to help patients find care that fits their needs and circumstances. We also discuss the role of AI in mental health and performance care — where it may help with finding resources or simplifying education, and where it falls short. As Dr. Shander explains, therapy is rooted in human connection, relationship, and understanding the full person in context. This episode closes with a powerful reminder for healthcare providers: stay curious. When a patient says they are in pain, struggling, frustrated, or stuck, asking better questions can help uncover what is really happening beneath the surface. Key Themes in Today’s Episode: How to find mental health and performance psychology referral partnersWhy provider relationships make referrals easierResources for patients who may need lower-cost supportWhere AI can support resource-finding and educationWhy curiosity is one of the most important tools a provider can useHow better questions can help patients better understand their pain and recovery🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Psychology Today provider directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com American Psychological Association Division 47: https://www.apadivisions.org/division-47 Association for Applied Sport Psychology: https://appliedsportpsych.org National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org Healthy Minds Program app: https://hminnovations.org/meditation-app FAKTR 2026 Upper Extremity hands-on courses are now open for registration in select cities. Register online here. 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

    #133 - When Performance Becomes Personal: Mental Health, Identity, and the Injured Athlete with Dr. Karolina Shander, Part 3

  4. Jul 17

    #132 - When Performance Becomes Personal: Mental Health, Identity, and the Injured Athlete with Dr. Karolina Shander, Part 2

    When Performance Becomes Personal: Mental Health, Identity, and the Injured Athlete Part 2 with Dr. Karolina Shander In Part 2 of our conversation with licensed psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Dr. Karolina Shander, we continue exploring the connection between mental health, performance, recovery, and clinical care. Dr. Shander shares practical insight for healthcare providers on how to bring up mental health support with patients in a way that feels collaborative, not dismissive. We discuss patient agency, injury recovery, career-ending injuries, burnout, difficult conversations, and how providers can ask better questions to understand what may be happening beneath the surface. This episode also looks at the provider side of the equation, including how clinicians can recognize burnout in themselves and create small, consistent recovery practices that help them continue showing up well for their patients. Key Themes in Today’s Episode: How to talk with patients about mental health supportWhy agency matters in the healing processHow word choice can impact fear, trust, and recoveryRecognizing signs of burnout in patients and providersSimple practices providers can use to reset and recoverHow to find mental health and performance psychology referral resources🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Psychology Today provider directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com American Psychological Association Division 47: https://www.apadivisions.org/division-47 Association for Applied Sport Psychology: https://appliedsportpsych.org National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org Healthy Minds Program app: https://hminnovations.org/meditation-app FAKTR 2026 Upper Extremity hands-on courses are now open for registration in select cities. Register online here. 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

    #132 - When Performance Becomes Personal: Mental Health, Identity, and the Injured Athlete with Dr. Karolina Shander, Part 2

  5. Jul 3

    #131 - When Performance Becomes Personal: Mental Health, Identity, and the Injured Athlete with Dr. Karolina Shander, Part 1

    When Performance Becomes Personal: Mental Health, Identity, and the Injured Athlete with Dr. Karolina Shander In this episode of the FAKTR Podcast, we begin our conversation with Dr. Karolina Shander, licensed psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant specializing in sport and performance psychology. Dr. Shander shares how mental health, identity, recovery, relationships, rest, and performance all intersect for athletes and high-achieving individuals. We discuss her work with athletes and teams, including her connection with USA Gymnastics, and how sport psychology can support the whole human behind the performer. This conversation explores why trust matters when integrating mental health professionals into sports medicine and performance settings, how coaches and providers can better support athletes, and what healthcare professionals should pay attention to when pain, injury, or performance challenges may be connected to identity, worth, stress, or emotional health. Key Themes in Today’s Episode: How mental health professionals fit into the sports medicine teamHow team culture can impact mental health and performanceWhy “just push harder” is not always the answerThe role of rest, relationships, identity, and support systems in performanceHow pain and recovery can reveal deeper emotional or psychological stressors🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dr. Karolina Shander’s professional bio: https://www.thechrysaliscenter.com/karolina-shander-phd/ USA Gymnastics Mental Health & Sport Psychology resources: https://usagym.org/health-wellness/mental-health-sport-psychology/ USA Gymnastics Health & Wellness resources: https://usagym.org/health-wellness/ FAKTR Upper Extremity hands-on courses are now open for registration in select cities. Register online here. 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

    #131 - When Performance Becomes Personal: Mental Health, Identity, and the Injured Athlete with Dr. Karolina Shander, Part 1

  6. Jun 13

    #130 - When your Clinical Documentation Ends up In Court: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know with Dr. Pankti Fadia, Part 3

    From Clinics to Courtrooms Part 3 with Dr. Pankti Fadia In the final episode of this three-part series, we continue our conversation with Dr. Pankti Fadia, DC, MBA, exploring the intersection of chiropractic care, personal injury, documentation, ethics, and the legal system. 🎧 Listen to Part 1 (Ep 128) here 🎧 Listen to Part 2 (Ep 129) here Dr. Fadia discusses several of the more complex realities providers may face in personal injury care, including attorney-driven treatment concerns, reimbursement challenges, board complaints, co-managing care with other providers, and the importance of staying focused on ethical, patient-centered decision-making. This episode also highlights why chiropractors and healthcare providers need to take pride in the value of conservative care, communicate clearly, document thoughtfully, and stand confidently behind their clinical decisions. Key Themes in Today’s Episode: How board complaints can arise after settlement or reimbursement disputesThe role of visual aids in explaining injuries and causationHow to prepare if you are subpoenaed or deposedCommon documentation red flags that can weaken credibility and why causation mattersThe importance of co-managing care with other providers Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal advice.🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Learn more from Dr. Fadia in an upcoming session at the ALIGNED 2026 Convention here. FAKTR 2026 Upper Extremity hands-on courses are now open for registration in select cities. Get on the waitlist here to be the first in line to reserve your seat. 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

  7. May 31

    #129 - When your Clinical Documentation Ends up In Court: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know with Dr. Pankti Fadia, Part 2

    When your Clinical Documentation Ends up In Court: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know with Dr. Pankti Fadia In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Pankti Fadia, DC, MBA, we continue exploring what happens when clinical care intersects with the legal system. After discussing personal injury documentation and causation in Part 1, this episode moves deeper into subpoenas, affidavits, depositions, trial testimony, expert witness credibility, and ethical considerations for chiropractors and healthcare providers working in the personal injury space. Dr. Fadia explains what providers should know when records are requested, how to approach deposition or courtroom testimony, and why confidence, preparation, and clear communication matter when your clinical decisions are being questioned. This episode also highlights an important reminder: your role is not to defend the patient’s entire legal case. Your role is to explain your care, support your documentation, stay within your scope, and communicate your clinical reasoning clearly. Key Themes in Today’s Episode: What to know when you receive a subpoena or records requestThe difference between written questions, depositions, and trial testimonyHow to prepare before giving testimonyWhy providers should answer only what is askedThe importance of staying within your clinical scopeHow defense attorneys may challenge credibilityDisclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal advice. 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Learn more from Dr. Fadia in an upcoming session at the ALIGNED 2026 Convention here. FAKTR 2026 Upper Extremity hands-on courses are now open for registration in select cities. Get on the waitlist here to be the first in line to reserve your seat.  🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

  8. May 15

    #128 - When your Clinical Documentation Ends up In Court: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know with Dr. Pankti Fadia, Part 1

    When your Clinical Documentation Ends up In Court: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know with Dr. Pankti Fadia In this episode of the FAKTR Podcast, we kick off a two-part conversation with Dr. Pankti Fadia, DC, MBA, a practicing chiropractor with extensive personal injury experience and a soon-to-be law school graduate. Dr. Fadia breaks down what chiropractors need to understand when clinical care intersects with the legal system — especially when patient records, treatment decisions, and documentation may become part of a personal injury case. In Part 1, we discuss the personal injury case timeline, the difference between clinical and legal causation, why documentation plays such a critical role in credibility, and the common charting mistakes that can weaken a provider’s position in litigation.You’ll learn why your notes are more than clinical records — they may become part of the legal story. Key Themes in Today’s Episode: How personal injury cases move from treatment to litigationWhy documentation matters before a case ever reaches courtThe difference between clinical causation and legal causationHow to document mechanism of injury, symptom onset, and functional limitationsWhy “reasonable medical probability” mattersCommon documentation mistakes healthcare providers should avoidDisclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as legal advice. 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Learn more from Dr. Fadia in an upcoming session at the ALIGNED 2026 Convention here. FAKTR 2026 Upper Extremity hands-on courses are now open for registration in select cities. Get on the waitlist here to be the first in line to reserve your seat.  🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

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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
    136
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Jessica Riddle, Todd Riddle
  • Show Website
    The FAKTR Podcast