Essential Therapies Podcast with Dr. Cindy

Essential Therapies
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Welcome to the Essential Therapies Podcast with Dr. Cindy!  Essential Therapies strives to guide people through healing: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  This podcast aims to educate people on how to care for their mind-body-spirt through understanding the myofascial system and its connection to the physical and energetic bodies that we live with each and every day.  We hope you enjoy our weekly episodes.  Please check our website for more information!  https://www.esstherapy.com/Hosted by Essential TherapiesProduced by Applo Multimedia Group

  1. Jun 18

    Ep. 58 - Cold Exposure Benefits: Stress, Immunity, HRV & Vitamin D | Thomas Seager, PhD

    Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! After years of regularly practicing cold exposure, I unexpectedly found myself taking a break when my pond became too warm for cold plunging. During a particularly stressful season, I came down with an illness and began wondering how much I had been relying on cold exposure—not only for stress management, but perhaps for supporting my immune system as well. That experience inspired me to welcome back Professor Thomas Seager, PhD, engineer, researcher, educator, and founder of Morozko Forge, for Episode #58 of the Essential Therapies Podcast. Together, we explore the science and practical applications of cold exposure, including: • Stress management and resilience • Immunity and recovery • Heart Rate Variability (HRV) • Mood and energy • Vitamin D and seasonal health • Metabolic health and adaptation • Practical considerations for beginners • Why cold exposure is more than just a trend Whether you’re new to cold therapy or have years of experience, this conversation offers thoughtful insights, scientific perspectives, and practical takeaways for optimizing health and resilience. Guest: Professor Thomas Seager, PhD Engineer, Researcher, Educator Founder, Morozko Forge Hosted by: Cindy Hodgson, PT, PhD Founder & CEO, Essential Therapies To watch this episode via our YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/nAJQ4FD6phY #ColdExposure #ColdTherapy #StressManagement #Immunity #HRV #VitaminD #MetabolicHealth #HealthyAging  Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

    Ep. 58 - Cold Exposure Benefits: Stress, Immunity, HRV & Vitamin D | Thomas Seager, PhD

  2. Apr 18

    Ep. 57 - Let's Talk Functional Medicine

    Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! In this episode, I sit down with Kristi Lorenc, CNP from Rapha Functional Wellness to talk about her journey into functional medicine… and why she chose a different path. Kristi shares her personal health struggles and how feeling discouraged by the traditional medical model led her to search for deeper answers. That search ultimately brought her to functional medicine, where the focus shifts from simply managing symptoms to identifying and treating the root cause of what’s really going on in the body. We also dive into the core pillars of functional medicine… looking at the whole person, understanding how systems are connected, and creating individualized approaches to healing. If you’ve ever felt like something is being missed in your health journey, this conversation will resonate. To learn more about Kristi or connect with her, you can visit: https://raphafunctionalwellness.com/  And to enjoy today's episode via our YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/InxCz5DPOaE Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

    Ep. 57 - Let's Talk Functional Medicine

  3. Mar 6

    Ep. 56 - More Than Olive Oil

    Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! We often think of olive oil as a simple dietary staple. But what if the olive itself holds far more therapeutic potential than most of us realize? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jerry Shaw, a retired functional medicine practitioner with over 45 years of clinical experience, to explore the science behind olive polyphenols, systemic inflammation, and whole-body health. We discuss: • The difference between standard olive oil and whole-olive formulations • How olive compounds support gut health, liver detoxification, and immune balance • Why inflammation is at the root of so many modern health concerns • The connection between oxidative stress, gut health, and cellular resilience • Why ancient foods may still hold powerful answers for modern disease patterns This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about supporting the body at a cellular level over time. As someone deeply immersed in fascia science and the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach®, I’m always interested in how systemic inflammation influences tissue health, healing capacity, and overall function. This conversation expanded my understanding of how something as simple, and ancient, as the olive may play a role in that process. If you’re curious about inflammation, functional medicine, and long-term cellular support, this episode will open your eyes. And to enjoy today's episode via our YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/S_V5SdRtbpo ⸻ #MoreThanOliveOil #Inflammation #FunctionalMedicine #OlivePolyphenols #CellularHealth #GutHealth #LiverSupport #HolisticHealth #WellnessPodcast Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

  4. Mar 3

    Ep. 55 - Launching 60: I’m Just Getting Started

    Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! What if aging isn’t decline, but evolution? Launching 60 is about strength, awareness, and choosing to build what’s next. To enjoy today's episode via our YouTube channel, please click here: https://youtu.be/keGEQwazybY Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

    Ep. 55 - Launching 60: I’m Just Getting Started

  5. Feb 28

    Ep. 54 - Looking Back & Moving Forward

    Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! After a quiet few months, this episode shares a heartfelt recap of everything unfolding behind the scenes. From listening closely to that inner voice to making the decision to move, it’s been a season of reflection, growth, and transition. We honor the passing of John Barnes and the impact he’s had, while also stepping into an exciting new chapter: beginning March 1, the Toledo studio is moving to Sylvania. The new space features two treatment rooms instead of one, allowing for expansion and new opportunities — with a few surprises still on the way. We also explain the meaning behind the name Essential Therapies and what it represents at the core of our work. Plus, a mobile app is coming soon, and we’re still proudly serving clients at our Pioneer, Ohio office. A thoughtful update on where we’ve been, where we’re going, and what’s ahead. To enjoy today's episode via our YouTube channel, please click here: https://youtu.be/QkUs38Jrq60 Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

    Ep. 54 - Looking Back & Moving Forward

  6. 12/25/2025

    Ep. 53 - Sitting with the loss of John F. Barnes, PT

    Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! Sitting With the Loss of John F. Barnes — A Personal Reflection This episode was recorded quietly, sitting by my woodstove, as I’m still sitting with the loss of John F. Barnes. John had a profound impact on my life—personally, professionally, and humanly. What he taught went far beyond technique. The John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach® became, for me, a way of listening… a way of being… a way of relating to the body, emotions, and the deeper wisdom within each of us. I’m still processing his passing. There are no perfect words yet. But I wanted to share this moment honestly—to honor the man, the work, and the ripple effect his life continues to have through all of us who carry it forward. My passion moving forward is to help others learn how to connect to their bodies, their emotions, and their being… and to gently let go of what no longer serves them—so they can feel better, live better, and experience more ease and presence in their lives. This is not a teaching episode. It’s a pause. A moment of reflection. A moment of gratitude. Thank you, John. Your work lives on. To enjoy today's episode via our YouTube channel, please click here: https://youtu.be/ve3_wJOXcZ4 Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

  7. 11/12/2025

    Ep. 52 - Driving Forward - Reflections on Change, Growth & the Space Between

    Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! In this episode of Road Reflections, I’m not driving toward the studio — I’m driving away from it.  After five years in a beautiful space that held so much growth, challenge, and transformation, Essential Therapies is entering a new chapter. I share what these years have taught me — about business, resilience, and who I had to become through it all. The world has changed, and so have I. While we’ll still have a presence in Toledo, my main practice is now rooted in Pioneer, Ohio. This transition has reminded me of why I chose the name Essential Therapies in the first place — because healing is about more than fascia. It’s about the essentials: awareness, connection, mindset, movement, and the consciousness we carry within our fascial system. If you’ve been feeling stuck or in pain — physically, emotionally, or spiritually — I hope this reflection offers you encouragement and a reminder that healing is possible, and the waves will always settle again. For more information, check us out online:  https://www.esstherapy.com/ To enjoy today's episode via our YouTube channel, click here:  https://youtu.be/xUXoH7kCm_4 Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

  8. 10/04/2025

    Ep. 51 - Expert MFR Therapists Reflect - Part 1

    Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! In this episode, Cindy and Brooke open up about their personal and professional journeys into the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach®. Their reflections go beyond technique, highlighting the emotional and spiritual connections within the body — both in their own healing and in the experiences of their patients and clients. Cindy shares how Myofascial Release has taught her to soften through life’s challenges, while Brooke emphasizes the freedom that comes from “taking your brakes off” and meeting people exactly where they are. They also explore the powerful process of Myofascial Unwinding, where the body’s innate wisdom guides release and transformation. Together, they share heartfelt stories of healing, feeling, and learning along the way, offering insights into how Myofascial Release can transform not only the body, but the whole self. To enjoy today's episode via our YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/VypIQOwd0Ho #MyofascialRelease #Fascia #MindBodyConnection #PainRelief #HealingJourney #TraumaRelease #SomaticHealing #SelfHealing #SpiritualHealing #JohnFBarnesMFR #MyofascialUnwinding #ExpertMFRTherapists #MFRTherapist #BodyWisdom #HealingStories #TransformativeHealing Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

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Welcome to the Essential Therapies Podcast with Dr. Cindy!  Essential Therapies strives to guide people through healing: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  This podcast aims to educate people on how to care for their mind-body-spirt through understanding the myofascial system and its connection to the physical and energetic bodies that we live with each and every day.  We hope you enjoy our weekly episodes.  Please check our website for more information!  https://www.esstherapy.com/Hosted by Essential TherapiesProduced by Applo Multimedia Group

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