The FAKTR Podcast

Jessica Riddle, Todd Riddle
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The FAKTR Podcast Where clinical science meets real-world practice. The FAKTR Podcast brings together forward-thinking healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, and industry innovators to explore the ideas shaping modern rehabilitation, movement science, sports medicine, and human performance. Through engaging conversations and practical insights, we examine evidence-informed approaches to patient care, emerging clinical research, innovative treatment strategies, professional development, and the evolving role of technology in healthcare. Designed for chiropractors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals who believe that better outcomes begin with better questions. Because advancing healthcare requires more than learning new techniques. It requires challenging assumptions, connecting disciplines, and continually rethinking what's possible. Stay curious. Challenge convention. Advance your practice.FAKTR LINKSFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FAKTRconceptINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FAKTREDUCATION/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/faktrEEDUCATI

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 137 - Stop Chasing Pain: Finding the Victim and the Villain with Dr. Todd Riddle, Part 1

    Stop Chasing Pain: Finding the Victim and the Villain Part 1 with Dr. Todd Riddle When a patient presents with pain, it's natural to focus our examination and treatment on the area that hurts. But what if that painful area is simply the victim—and the real villain is somewhere else entirely? In Part 1 of this educational series, FAKTR Director of Education,Todd Riddle, DC, CCSP, RKT, CSCS, ICSC challenges healthcare providers to look beyond the location of symptoms and take a more comprehensive approach to understanding musculoskeletal pain. Drawing on clinical examples and evidence-informed principles, we explore the difference between identifying where a patient hurts and understanding the factors contributing to their pain experience.He introduces the biopsychosocial model of pain, examining how biological, psychological, and social influences interact—and why two patients with seemingly identical complaints may require very different approaches to care. From the importance of thorough patient histories to recognizing the limitations of a strictly biomedical approach, this episode offers practical insights to help clinicians sharpen their assessment strategies, improve clinical reasoning, and develop more individualized treatment plans. In This Episode, You'll Learn:The victim-versus-villain concept: Why the site of pain isn't always the primary source of dysfunction.Biomedical vs. biopsychosocial models: Why structural findings alone may not fully explain a patient's pain experience.Why similar symptoms don't always mean similar causes: How biological, psychological, and social factors can differ between patients presenting with low back pain.Looking beyond physical findings: Why clinicians should recognize psychological and social contributors while remaining within their professional scope of practice.Understanding pain mechanisms: Why distinguishing among different contributors to musculoskeletal pain matters when developing an appropriate treatment strategy.The Clinical Takeaway→ Don't stop at identifying where it hurts. Ask why it hurts.Effective patient care requires more than treating the painful structure. It involves identifying the relevant contributors to a patient's symptoms, understanding how those factors interact, and using that information to guide individualized care. 🔗 SPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:Try a five-day welcome kit from our sponsor Immunotec here: https://tinyurl.com/ep137-immunotec This episode is sponsored by Genetic Lifespan. Learn more about how to become a healthcare provider here: https://tinyurl.com/ep137-GLP 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

    Episode 137 - Stop Chasing Pain: Finding the Victim and the Villain with Dr. Todd Riddle, Part 1

  2. Oct 3

    Episode 136 - Stuck in Fight or Flight: Rethinking Chronic Stress and the Nervous System with Dr. Kevin Butterfield

    Stuck in Fight or Flight: Rethinking Chronic Stress and the Nervous System with Dr. Kevin Butterfield Chronic neck tension. Poor sleep. Heightened pain sensitivity. Fatigue. Difficulty recovering. A patient who always seems to be “on.”We often approach these as separate clinical problems—but what if they’re connected by something happening further upstream? In this episode of the FAKTR Podcast, Dr. Kevin Butterfield and Seth Kaelin of Hippocampus Labs, a member of the FAKTR Podcast Network, explore what can happen when the nervous system has difficulty shifting out of a persistent stress response and why understanding the relationship between the brain, autonomic nervous system, and body may offer clinicians another perspective on patients who seem to plateau despite appropriate care. Building on our recent conversations around brain function and neurofeedback, this episode shifts the focus away from athletic performance and toward chronic stress and nervous-system regulation. Key Themes in Today’s Episode: How persistent sympathetic activation may contribute to muscle guarding, tension, sleep disruption, and increased pain sensitivityWhy chronic stress can become a self-perpetuating brain-body feedback loopHow the alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome relate to chronic stressHow the HPA axis and limbic system participate in the body's response to perceived threatHow autonomic states influence our ability to move between activation, recovery, and social engagement🔗 SPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: Try a five-day welcome kit from our sponsor Immunotec here: https://tinyurl.com/ep136-immunotec Download a white paper and access Neurofeedback research here: https://tinyurl.com/ep136-hipporeport This episode is sponsored by Genetic Lifespan. Learn more about how to become a healthcare provider here: https://tinyurl.com/ep136-GLP 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

    Episode 136 - Stuck in Fight or Flight: Rethinking Chronic Stress and the Nervous System with Dr. Kevin Butterfield

  3. Sep 4

    Episode 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.

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

  4. Aug 21

    Episode 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

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

  5. Aug 2

    Episode 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

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

  6. Jul 17

    Episode 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

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

  7. Jul 3

    Episode 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 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

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

  8. Jun 13

    Episode 130 - From Clinics to Courtrooms 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

    Episode 130 - From Clinics to Courtrooms with Dr. Pankti Fadia, Part 3
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The FAKTR Podcast Where clinical science meets real-world practice. The FAKTR Podcast brings together forward-thinking healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, and industry innovators to explore the ideas shaping modern rehabilitation, movement science, sports medicine, and human performance. Through engaging conversations and practical insights, we examine evidence-informed approaches to patient care, emerging clinical research, innovative treatment strategies, professional development, and the evolving role of technology in healthcare. Designed for chiropractors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals who believe that better outcomes begin with better questions. Because advancing healthcare requires more than learning new techniques. It requires challenging assumptions, connecting disciplines, and continually rethinking what's possible. Stay curious. Challenge convention. Advance your practice.FAKTR LINKSFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FAKTRconceptINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FAKTREDUCATION/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/faktrEEDUCATI

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  • Creator
    Jessica Riddle, Todd Riddle
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    138
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    © 2026. Jessica Riddle, Todd Riddle
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    The FAKTR Podcast

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