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. 1D AGO

    #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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. JAN 9

    #119 - Why Stronger Isn’t Always Better: Rethinking Performance Training for Young Athletes, Part 2

    What We’re Getting Wrong When Training Youth Athletes Strength, movement quality, and long-term resilience in youth sports with Matthew McKayBuilding resilient athletes isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about training smarter. In Part Two of this two-part series, Matthew McKay returns to the FAKTR Podcast to move from philosophy into real-world application. This episode builds directly on the foundation laid in Part One, shifting the focus toward practical strategies that support long-term athletic resilience, performance consistency, and injury prevention in young athletes. Matthew breaks down why unilateral training reveals what bilateral strength can hide, how movement quality should guide programming decisions, and how even warm-ups can serve as powerful assessment tools when you know what to look for. Rather than chasing short-term performance gains, this conversation emphasizes sustainability — helping athletes stay healthy, adaptable, and available across seasons and stages of development. This episode is especially valuable for healthcare providers, strength coaches, athletic trainers, and anyone working with middle school or high school athletes who want to support longevity without sacrificing performance. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why unilateral training plays a critical role in developing resilient young athletesHow bilateral strength can mask asymmetries and compensation patternsHow to use movement quality as an ongoing assessment toolStrategies for reducing injury risk without overloading developing bodiesHow to support consistency and performance without driving burnout🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: Listen to Part 1 (Episode 118) Here 👉  Why Stronger Isn’t Always Better →🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

    51 min

  8. 12/19/2025

    #118 - Why Stronger Isn’t Always Better: Rethinking Performance Training for Young Athletes, Part 1

    Why Stronger Isn’t Always Better: Rethinking Performance Training for Young Athletes with Matthew McKay In youth sports, performance training often prioritizes strength, dominance, and early specialization — but at what cost? In Part 1 of this two-part series, Matthew McKay returns to the FAKTR Podcast to challenge some of the most common assumptions in youth performance training. This conversation reframes what “success” actually looks like for developing athletes and why chasing strength numbers too early can quietly undermine long-term health, consistency, and performance. Rather than focusing on short-term dominance, this episode explores how movement quality, training age, and foundational strength skills play a far more critical role in helping young athletes stay healthy and competitive over time. This episode is essential listening for healthcare providers, strength coaches, athletic trainers, and anyone working with middle school and high school athletes. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why strength should be treated as a skill before it’s treated as a metricHow early performance gains can mask poor movement quality and compensationThe risks of prioritizing dominance over durability in young athletesWhy many youth training programs unintentionally increase injury riskHow movement patterns reveal readiness, limitations, and future risk long before pain appears🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: 🎄 FAKTR’s 12 Days of Christmas are live — a curated series of limited-time educational, product and partner offers, discounts and freebies for clinicians and performance professionals. Explore what’s available at https://tinyurl.com/faktrpod-118 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment

    27 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
    126
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Jessica Riddle, Todd Riddle
  • Show Website
    The FAKTR Podcast

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