The Crackin' Backs Podcast

Dr. Terry Weyman and Dr. Spencer Baron
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We are two sport chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “crackin Backs” but a deep dive into philosophies on physical, mental and nutritional well-being. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the greatest gems that you can use to maintain a higher level of health.Podcast Sponsors:Stark Roast Coffee: https://www.starkroast.com/products/crackin-backs-podcast-blendGuardian Grains: 

  1. 4d ago

    Living Longer… But Are We Forgetting to LIVE?- Dr. Jeffrey Zuckerman

    What if our obsession with living longer is actually making us forget how to LIVE? We're spending thousands on full-body MRI scans, biological age tests, supplements, and the latest anti-aging treatments. But here's the uncomfortable question: Are we actually becoming healthier—or just becoming more afraid of getting older? On this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, Dr. Terry Weyman and Dr. Spencer Baron welcome Dr. Jeffrey Zuckerman, a radiologist and functional medicine physician who challenges conventional thinking about longevity, preventive healthcare, and what it really means to age well. Dr. Zuckerman introduces a thought-provoking concept: OPTI-AGING—not simply extending your lifespan, but improving your healthspan, preserving independence, and enjoying the years you have. And some of his insights may completely change the way you think about your health. In this episode, we explore: The Longevity Trap: Why chasing a longer lifespan may be distracting us from what makes life meaningful.Normal Blood Work, Hidden Disease: How seemingly reassuring cholesterol results can coexist with serious cardiovascular disease.The Truth About Full-Body MRI Scans: Are expensive preventive scans saving lives, or sometimes creating unnecessary anxiety and additional testing?Biological Age Testing: Can these tests really tell us how we're aging, and does lowering a biological-age score mean we'll live longer?Hormones and Healthy Aging: Dr. Zuckerman's perspective on testosterone, estrogen, hormone replacement therapy, and individualized care.Muscle Is Medicine: Why resistance training, muscle preservation, flexibility, and balance matter as we age.The Mental Side of Aging: Why curiosity, relationships, emotional well-being, and remaining open to change deserve more attention.One of the most surprising moments? Dr. Zuckerman shares the story of a patient who had no symptoms but was found to have a critically narrowed coronary artery. It raises an important question: What might your current health measurements be missing? But the conversation goes much deeper than medical testing. We discuss why more information isn't always better healthcare, why no single anti-aging treatment has been proven to extend human lifespan, and why the ultimate measure of health may not be how long you live—but how well you live. Whether you're 30 and planning for your future, 50 and reassessing your health, or 70 and determined to remain strong, active, and independent, this conversation is for you. Don't just add years to your life. Discover how to add more LIFE to your years. 🎙️ WATCH, SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE CONVERSATION If this episode challenges the way you think about aging, give it a thumbs-up, subscribe to the Crackin' Backs Podcast, and share it with someone who wants to live healthier—not just longer. We want to hear from you: Would you rather live to 100 with limitations, or live fewer years with the freedom to do everything you love? Learn More About Our Guest Dr. Jeffrey Zuckerman is a radiologist and functional medicine physician whose work brings together medical imaging, metabolic health, hormone therapy, and individualized approaches to healthy aging. To explore his work further, look for Dr. Jeffrey Zuckerman's professional education and presentations on functional medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and medical imaging. Connect With Crackin' Backs Podcast 🌐 Website: Crackin Backs Podcast 📺 YouTube: Subscribe to Crackin' Backs Podcast for conversations with innovators, researchers, and healthcare professionals challenging conventional thinking. 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform. Episode Chapters 00:00 – Can we predict how well we'll age? 01:10 – Hidden metabolic and cardiovascular risks 04:39 – Why normal lab values don't tell the whole story 11:52 – Medical imaging and unexpected heart disease 14:40 – Opti-aging: Living better, not just longer 19:38 – Dr. Zuckerman's personal health transformation 25:43 – Full-body MRI scans: Benefits, limitations, and risks 34:01 – Biological age tests and anti-aging claims 40:07 – Muscle, strength, flexibility, and healthy aging 42:33 – Investing in your health before retirement 48:50 – Three changes to consider over the next 30 days 51:16 – Rapid-fire questions and personal reflections We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

  2. Oct 23

    You're Fit. You're Strong. So Why Isn't Your Body Working? | Jana Danielson

    YOU'RE FIT. YOU'RE STRONG. SO WHY ISN'T YOUR BODY WORKING? You work out. You eat well. You look healthy. But something isn't right. Your hips are constantly tight. Your lower back aches. Your sex life isn't what it used to be. Maybe you're leaking urine, struggling with erections, or experiencing discomfort during intimacy. What if these seemingly unrelated problems have something in common—and nobody has told you where to look? On this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, pelvic floor educator, Pilates expert, and entrepreneur Jana Danielson reveals an often-overlooked connection between pelvic floor dysfunction, sexual health, chronic pain, breathing, core strength, and athletic performance. And this isn't just a women's health issue—or something that happens after 50. Jana shares the story of a 24-year-old Division I football player whose tight hips, back pain, and sexual difficulties were affecting his confidence, relationships, and quality of life. He was young. He was athletic. So why was his body struggling? WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: Pelvic floor dysfunction in men and women: The warning signs you might be overlooking.Sexual health and performance: How pelvic floor muscles may influence erections, orgasm, intimacy, and sexual function.Kegels vs. pelvic floor relaxation: Why strengthening isn't always the answer—and when too much tension may be part of the problem.Tight hips and lower back pain: The potential relationship between breathing, posture, core stability, and pelvic floor function.Athletic performance: Why even strong, highly trained athletes can experience pelvic floor problems.Breathing and nervous system regulation: How diaphragmatic breathing works with your pelvic floor.The surprising foot connection: Why Jana believes your toes, walking mechanics, and posture deserve more attention.But Jana's story goes much deeper than anatomy. At just 21, she was taking 11 medications and experiencing daily urinary incontinence. She feared what her future might look like. That experience eventually changed the direction of her life. Now she's challenging the silence, embarrassment, and assumptions surrounding pelvic health. Here's the question: If you're training your abs, glutes, legs, and back—but ignoring your pelvic floor—what might you be missing? And could the solution sometimes involve learning to relax a muscle rather than strengthen it? ▶️ WATCH THE FULL CONVERSATION with Jana Danielson to explore the overlooked connections between pelvic floor health, sexual wellness, injury recovery, movement, and human performance. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Crackin' Backs Podcast for weekly conversations with leading voices in sports medicine, neuroscience, functional health, longevity, rehabilitation, and human performance. 💬 LET'S TALK: Were you ever taught how your pelvic floor affects your health, or did you think it was only something women needed to worry about? 🌐 More episodes: CLICK HERE We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

  3. Oct 15

    They Told Him He Couldn't. He Proved Them Wrong. | Dr. Reece MacLeod

    0% VISION IN ONE EYE. JUST 1% IN THE OTHER. SO HOW DOES HE DO THE IMPOSSIBLE? What if the biggest limitation in your life isn't physical—but something you've been conditioned to believe? Dr. Reece MacLeod has no vision in his right eye and just 1% vision in his left. Growing up, he was repeatedly told what he couldn't do. By age 14, he feared his future was already over. Today, he's a successful chiropractor, recognized for his adjusting skills, who runs, trains, and challenges boundaries most people would never consider crossing. But how does someone who can barely see develop such remarkable awareness of the human body? And what can his story teach us about our own limitations? In this powerful episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, Dr. Terry Weyman and Dr. Spencer Baron explore Dr. MacLeod's extraordinary journey through neuroplasticity, sensory adaptation, brain health, resilience, overcoming adversity, and human potential. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER Neuroplasticity and sensory adaptation: How the brain learns to navigate the world using touch, hearing, memory, and spatial awareness.The power of touch: How visual impairment shaped his approach to chiropractic care, palpation, and understanding the human body.Breaking mental barriers: How fear, childhood expectations, and self-limiting beliefs influence what we think we're capable of.Diagnosis doesn't define destiny: Why a medical condition shouldn't automatically determine someone's future.Chronic pain and rehabilitation: Why restoring movement, confidence, and function matters beyond simply reducing pain.Resilience and human performance: How confronting challenges can reveal strengths we never knew existed.THE QUESTION THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING How many times have you said, "I'm too old," "I'm injured," "I'm not capable," or "I can't"—without ever discovering whether it's true? Dr. MacLeod offers a perspective that challenges us all: "The biggest point of failure is never trying something." Whether you're an athlete recovering from injury, someone struggling with chronic pain, a healthcare professional, or simply someone afraid to take the next step, this conversation may change how you see your own potential. Because sometimes the greatest obstacle isn't your diagnosis, your circumstances, or your body. It's what you've convinced yourself you can't do. ▶️ WATCH THE FULL EPISODE and discover what Dr. MacLeod's journey reveals about the human brain, overcoming limitations, and the power of believing in possibility. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Crackin' Backs Podcast for weekly conversations on neuroscience, neuroplasticity, sports medicine, chiropractic, injury recovery, longevity, and human performance. 🌐Crackin Backs Podcast Website We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

  4. Oct 9

    GETTING HEALTHY IS SIMPLE—SO WHY DO WE WAIT UNTIL WE’RE SICK? | Tim James

    Getting healthy can feel expensive, complicated, and overwhelming. But does it have to be? Tim James knows what it feels like to wait too long. After years of severe digestive problems, bleeding stools, skin issues, fatigue, weight gain, and eventually an emergency medical crisis, he says he finally stopped waiting for his health to change—and started changing the way he lived.  On this episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, Tim joins Dr. Terry Weyman and Dr. Spencer Baron for a provocative conversation about processed foods, gut health, nutrition, environmental exposures, stress, sleep, healthy aging, and the simple daily habits that may have a bigger impact than we realize. Tim also shares the personal lifestyle changes he credits with transforming his health, including losing 42 pounds and overcoming several of the problems he had struggled with for years.  But this conversation isn't about becoming perfect. It's about a much bigger question: Why do so many of us wait until our health forces us to change? You’ll learn why Tim believes getting healthier doesn't have to start with expensive programs or complicated routines, how he approaches reducing processed foods and everyday chemical exposures, why sleep and stress matter, and several simple habits you can begin thinking about today—including strategies that cost nothing.  ▶️ Watch to the end, then SUBSCRIBE to Crackin’ Backs for weekly conversations designed to help you ask better questions about your health, performance, and longevity. Learn more about Tim James: 🥬 Organic Energy Juice / Superfood Greens 🎙️ Tim James Upgraded Podcast on Apple Podcasts We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

  5. Oct 1

    YOUR BODY’S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON—ARE YOU IGNORING IT? | Beth Lambert

    Your body has a check engine light. The question is: are you paying attention before it becomes a bigger problem? A headache. Poor sleep. Gut issues. Anxiety. Skin problems. Fatigue. Changes in mood or behavior. What if some of the symptoms we’re trying to silence are actually the body trying to communicate? In this episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, Dr. Terry Weyman and Dr. Spencer Baron sit down with Beth Lambert, author, educator, former healthcare consultant, and Founder and Executive Director of Documenting Hope, to explore a provocative question: Why can two people experience similar environments and stressors—yet one thrives while the other becomes chronically ill? Beth introduces the concept of “Total Load”: the cumulative impact of nutrition, stress, environmental exposures, medications, the microbiome, nervous-system regulation, lifestyle and other factors that may influence an individual's resilience. In the conversation, she describes symptoms as a body's “check engine warning light”—a signal worth understanding rather than automatically ignoring. Pasted text In this episode, we explore: • Why seemingly unrelated symptoms may deserve a closer look • The connection between the gut microbiome, immune system and resilience • Antibiotics and their potential long-term impact on the microbiome • Environmental toxins, plastics, pesticides and chemical exposures • Stress, nervous-system dysregulation and modern life • The emerging science of the exposome and cumulative environmental exposure • Light, technology, EMFs and the modern home • Why Beth believes health needs to be viewed through a more individualized lens • Her practical 80/20 approach to reducing overwhelm • Three things families can start doing now: reduce unnecessary stress, prioritize whole foods and simplify the home environment Pasted text This isn't about becoming afraid of everything around you. It's about becoming more aware of what your body may already be telling you. Beth’s work focuses particularly on children with chronic health and developmental challenges. Through Documenting Hope, her team studies the cumulative effects of environmental and lifestyle stressors and personalized, systems-based approaches to health. Beth is also the author of A Compromised Generation and co-author of Brain Under Attack. Beth Lambert Beth and Documenting Hope are bringing together physicians, researchers, practitioners, innovators and families for the Health & Healing Expo by Documenting Hope, November 21–22, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, with a virtual attendance option. The two-day event explores the connections among the microbiome, nervous system, mitochondria, metabolism, fascia, nutrition, light, neuroscience, regenerative medicine and whole-person health. The Health and Healing Expo 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ▶️ Watch the full conversation on YouTube. If conversations about health, longevity, chronic illness, human performance, recovery and challenging the way we think about healthcare interest you, SUBSCRIBE to the Crackin’ Backs Podcast so you don't miss what's coming next. Your body may already be talking. The question is: are you listening? We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

  6. Sep 25

    You're Training Hard—But Is Your Body Actually Recovering? | Dr. Stacy Sims

    What if your body is warning you that you’re under-recovered, under-fueled, or hormonally struggling—before your performance ever drops? Dr. Stacy Sims is back on Crackin’ Backs, and this time we go beyond “women are not small men” to answer a more important question: How can women actually learn to read what their bodies are telling them? Stacy breaks down the early warning signs many active women overlook—from changes in sleep, menstrual cycles and HRV to iron deficiency, appetite, body temperature, fatigue and recovery. We also get into why a woman can still be training hard, hitting PRs and looking incredibly fit while her body may already be struggling underneath. In this conversation, we explore: • The early signs of under-recovery and overtraining in women • Why your menstrual cycle can act as a vital sign • What HRV may—and may not—be telling female athletes • The connection between iron deficiency and changes in HRV • Why waking up exhausted despite enough sleep matters • How under-fueling and low energy availability affect recovery • Why women may lose normal hunger and thirst signals during heavy training • When to push through a workout—and when to back off • Why your wearable's “recovery score” may not tell the whole story • How strength training supports women and girls across the lifespan • Why female athletes need a different approach to training, recovery and injury prevention • The growing problem of applying male-based research and algorithms to female physiology • How AI could amplify misinformation in women’s health Stacy also shares a simple morning check-in women can use before blindly following a training plan or fitness watch: How did you wake up? What is your resting heart rate doing? Are you thirsty? How do your muscles feel? What happens after you fuel? The goal isn't to collect more data. It's to understand what your body is trying to tell you. If you’re an active woman, female athlete, coach, parent, trainer or healthcare professional—or simply want to better understand women’s health, hormones, exercise, nutrition and recovery—this conversation is for you. ▶️ Watch to the end, and if conversations like this help you make better decisions about your health, subscribe to Crackin’ Backs. We bring leading experts in physical, mental and nutritional health directly to you every week. Learn more about Dr. Stacy Sims: Dr. Stacy Sims Learn more about Collective X: Stacy's new women's health intelligence platform is working to close the female health data gap with vetted, women-specific research and evidence-backed insights. Collective X Health #StacySims #WomensHealth #FemaleAthlete #WomensFitness #Overtraining #Recovery #FemalePhysiology #StrengthTraining #Hormones #HRV #MenstrualCycle #SportsScience #CrackinBacks We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

  7. Sep 18

    Is Your Sex Life Trying to Tell You Something About Your Health? | Susan Bratton

    What if changes in your sex life aren't simply part of getting older—but could be telling you something about your overall health? In this episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, intimacy and sexual wellness expert Susan Bratton joins us for a candid, educational conversation about the surprising connections between sexual health, blood flow, hormones, brain health, relationships, healthy aging and longevity. Susan makes a provocative case: we pay attention to sleep, nutrition, exercise and recovery as markers of health—but should our intimate health deserve a place in that conversation too? We explore why changes in erectile function, arousal, sensation and libido may sometimes deserve more attention than simply writing them off as “getting older.” Susan also explains the role she believes blood flow, nitric oxide, hormones and the nervous system can play in maintaining sexual wellness as we age. But this conversation goes well beyond physiology. Why do couples who once had a strong connection sometimes become roommates? Why can desire change even when two people still love each other? And can intimacy actually become better—not worse—as we get older? Susan shares her perspective on: • Sexual health as a potential window into overall wellness • Blood flow, nitric oxide and sexual function • Libido and changes that occur with aging • Hormones, arousal and the nervous system • Why men and women may experience arousal differently • The relationship between intimacy, connection and longevity • Why couples can gradually lose physical connection • Rebuilding intimacy when you've grown apart • Trust, safety, novelty and long-term relationships • Why communication may matter as much as technique • Maintaining intimacy through midlife and beyond • Sexual wellness as part of a larger healthy-aging strategy Susan also challenges one of the biggest assumptions surrounding aging: What if losing intimacy isn't something we simply have to accept? This episode is frank, funny and occasionally provocative—but underneath it is a serious conversation about human connection, relationships, sexual wellness and what it means to remain healthy and engaged throughout life. If you're interested in longevity, men's health, women's health, relationships, hormones, cardiovascular health or maintaining intimacy as you age, this is a conversation worth hearing. ▶️ Watch to the end and tell us in the comments: Should sexual health be considered another important marker of overall health? And if conversations like this help you think differently about your health, subscribe to Crackin’ Backs. Every week we bring experts in physical, mental and nutritional health into conversations designed to help you live, move and feel better. RESOURCES SUSAN MENTIONS IN THIS EPISODE Susan Bratton — Official Website The Magic Pill Method — Susan's free exercise designed to help couples start a conversation about rebuilding intimacy and identifying what may be getting in the way. Sex Life Bucket List — Susan's downloadable list of ideas designed to help couples bring more novelty, communication and exploration into their relationship. Longevity Wins — Susan's newsletter focused on longevity, mindset, health and aging. ProDx Health — The at-home health testing company Susan discusses during the episode. Educational Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The views and recommendations expressed by guests are their own and should not be considered individualized medical advice. Always discuss changes in sexual function, cardiovascular health, hormones, medications, supplements or medical treatments with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. #SusanBratton #SexualHealth #HealthyAging #Longevity #MensHealth #WomensHealth #Intimacy #Relationships #HormoneHealth #HeartHealth #BloodFlow #Libido #HealthyRelationships #CrackinBacks We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

  8. Sep 11

    Your Blood Work Is “Normal”—Could You Still Have a Heart Attack? | Dr. Jack Wolfson

    You exercise. You eat well. You feel great. Your blood work comes back “normal.” So why are seemingly healthy people still having heart attacks? Cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson is back on Crackin’ Backs—and this conversation challenges some of the assumptions many of us have about what it actually means to be heart healthy. Wolfson argues that a standard cholesterol panel may be only a small part of the cardiovascular picture. His approach looks deeper at markers such as ApoB, Lp(a), inflammation, homocysteine, omega-3 status, metabolic health and other factors when assessing cardiovascular risk.  But that's only where the conversation starts. We get into some of today's most debated heart-health questions: Can you have “normal” cholesterol and still be at risk? What do ApoB and Lp(a) actually tell us? Are statins being prescribed too aggressively—or are they saving lives? Does a coronary calcium score of zero really mean you're safe?  What does Wolfson think about GLP-1 drugs and their cardiovascular benefits?  Could COVID or post-COVID dysautonomia/POTS have lasting cardiovascular implications?  Why can someone be lean, athletic and incredibly fit—and still have a heart attack? And what should you actually be testing if your goal isn't simply to avoid disease—but to protect your heart for decades? Wolfson doesn't shy away from controversy. He questions conventional approaches to statins and coronary calcium testing, discusses where he believes mainstream cardiology falls short, and explains why he favors a much broader, root-cause approach to cardiovascular risk.   And one of the most surprising moments has nothing to do with cholesterol: Could something as simple as when you go to bed affect your heart-attack risk? Wolfson discusses research linking inconsistent sleep timing with cardiovascular risk—and what that might mean for your daily routine.  This isn't about creating fear. It's about asking a better question: If you feel healthy today, how do you know your heart actually is? Watch to the end, then tell us in the comments: What's the ONE heart-health number or test you think everyone over 40 should know? 👇 Join the conversation. If you value conversations that challenge conventional thinking about heart health, longevity, nutrition, human performance and preventive medicine, subscribe to Crackin’ Backs. New conversations every week. And share this episode with the person in your life who says, “I'm healthy—my blood work is normal.” We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.  Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

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We are two sport chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “crackin Backs” but a deep dive into philosophies on physical, mental and nutritional well-being. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the greatest gems that you can use to maintain a higher level of health.Podcast Sponsors:Stark Roast Coffee: https://www.starkroast.com/products/crackin-backs-podcast-blendGuardian Grains: 

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  • Creator
    Dr. Terry Weyman and Dr. Spencer Baron
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    296
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