Anatomical Gangster

Sue Hitzmann

Sue Hitzmann is an internationally recognized educator in neurofascial science and research, a manual therapist, and an exercise physiologist. She is also a founding member of the Fascia Research Society. But she’s best known as the creator of the MELT Method—an innovative self-care practice that has revolutionized the approach to pain management and wellness. Her groundbreaking work became the topic of her New York Times best-selling book, The MELT Method (2013), and its follow-up bestseller, MELT Performance (2019). Anatomical Gangster is an opportunity to connect with experts and thought-leaders around the globe to help answer some of the biggest questions: Why are we here? What is our purpose?

  1. MAR 19

    Dr. Shawn Talbott - The Gut Brain Heart Axis & the New Paradigm of Aging

    In this episode, Sue welcomes Dr. Shawn Talbott, a nutritional biochemist, psycho‑nutritionist, endurance athlete, and one of the leading voices redefining how we understand the microbiome and the gut‑brain‑heart axis. Aging research has transformed in the last five years — and Dr. Shawn is at the center of that shift. His work shows that the microbiome isn’t just about digestion; it’s the control center for mood, stress, inflammation, metabolism, resilience, and long‑term vitality. Together, Sue and Dr. Shawn dive into: Why the gut‑brain‑heart axis is now the core framework for aging How microbiome composition shapes mental fitness and emotional resilience The biochemical drivers of stress, mood, and metabolic health What determines whether we age with resilience or decline Practical ways to support the microbiome for better energy, focus, and longevity This is a conversation about the future of aging — interconnected, biochemical, and surprisingly accessible. About Dr. Talbott: As a scientist (PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from Rutgers) and entrepreneur (EMP in Entrepreneurship from MIT), his recent projects include two academic textbooks, an award-winning documentary film, several best-selling books translated into multiple languages, and numerous top-selling nutraceuticals and functional foods.3WavesWellness.comhttps://www.instagram.com/doctalbott/https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctalbott/

    1 hr
  2. MAR 5

    AG 2026 Ep 8 Money Sobriety - Healing Our Relationship With Worth with Marquis Hunt

    Fresh off the Lake Nona Impact Forum — one of the most influential gatherings in health, wellness, and medical innovation — Sue sits down with poet, spiritual director, and cultural strategist Marquis Hunt, founder of G6‑22, a global movement built on a powerful idea: the world is not shaped in the rare moments of ritual, but in the six days and 22 hours where we actually live, choose, and create. His concept of money sobriety reframes our relationship with worth, identity, scarcity, and the emotional stories we inherit around money. Sue reflects on her time at LNIF, where she led a MELT Morning Reset alongside world‑shaping speakers including Serena Williams, Gary Brecka, Juju Chang, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Patrick Kennedy, Emma Heming Willis, Jon Batiste, and many others. The standout moment came from Dr. David Fajgenbaum, whose groundbreaking work in repurposing treatments for cancer and rare diseases earned him this year’s Impact Award — a story that has inspired Sue since they first met three years ago. That same year, Sue also met today’s guest, Marquis Hunt, whose work continues to challenge and expand how we think about creativity, culture, and the choices that shape our lives. In this conversation, Sue and Marquis explore: Why money sobriety is really about identity, belonging, and emotional truth How culture is built in the everyday moments where choices accumulate Why creativity is not a luxury but a force that shapes the future How G6‑22 equips innovators and visionaries to sustain their work What it means to live awake in the six days and 22 hours outside of ritual This episode is an invitation to rethink money, creativity, and culture through a lens that is honest, liberating, and deeply human. Settle in and enjoy this conversation with Marquis Hunt.

    37 min
  3. FEB 20

    Food Freedom, Behavior Change & Metabolic Truth with Carrie Lupoli

    In this episode of Anatomical Gangster, Sue Hitzmann sits down with her friend and colleague Carrie Lupoli, founder of Disruptive Nutrition, behavior‑change educator, and author of a powerful new book reshaping how we think about food, metabolism, and self‑trust. Together, they unpack why traditional dieting fails, how emotional patterns shape our relationship with food, and what it really takes to fuel the body in a way that supports biology instead of fighting it. Carrie breaks down the science of sustainable nourishment, metabolic stability, and behavior design in a way that feels accessible, compassionate, and deeply human. If you’re ready to step out of diet culture and into a more embodied, sustainable relationship with food, this conversation will change the way you think about nourishment. Carrie Lupoli is a certified nutritionist, award-winning behavior specialist, and international speaker committed to disrupting the diet industry. After overcoming her own struggles with disordered eating, she founded Disruptive Nutrition and hosts Diet Disruptors (Apple Top 70 Nutrition podcast), co-founded PFC3 to certify health professionals, and co-created PFC Pals to empower kids with nutritional literacy. A former educator and spokesperson for Mattel Fisher Price, Carrie has been featured on TEDx, the TODAY Show, CBS, ABC, and more. Her debut book, From Corset to Crown: Disrupting Everything You’ve Been Told About Weight Loss, Confidence, and Self-Worth, comes out in 2026. Follow Carrie on Instagram at @carrie_lupoli.Contact Carrie via her website at https://www.carrielupoli.com.Listen to the Diet Disruptors podcast: https://www.carrielupoli.com/podcastLearn more about Carrie’s debut book, From Corset to Crown: https://www.carrielupoli.com/corsettocrown

    51 min
  4. JAN 22

    The Relational Body —Peter Stuart on Somatic Intelligence and Human Potential

    What if movement isn’t something we do — but something we’re in relationship with? In this episode of Anatomical Gangster, Sue sits down with Peter Stuart, a movement educator and somatic practitioner whose work bridges fascia, emotion, and the deeper intelligence of the human body. Peter has spent decades exploring how we move, why we move the way we do, and how the stories we carry shape our physical expression. His approach blends anatomy, awareness, and the subtle art of listening to the body’s internal landscape. Together, Sue and Peter dive into: Why movement is fundamentally relational — with gravity, with environment, with emotion How fascia shapes not just structure, but perception and behavior The ways the body stores memory and how movement can unlock it What practitioners often miss when they focus on technique instead of connection How to cultivate somatic intelligence in a world that pulls us out of our bodies Why healing requires curiosity, not perfection The future of movement education and the role of embodiment in human evolution Peter’s insights remind us that the body is not a machine — it’s a living, adaptive, expressive system in constant conversation with everything around it. If this episode sparks something in you, share it with someone who loves exploring the body as deeply as we do. And make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the rest of the 2026 season.

    56 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
15 Ratings

About

Sue Hitzmann is an internationally recognized educator in neurofascial science and research, a manual therapist, and an exercise physiologist. She is also a founding member of the Fascia Research Society. But she’s best known as the creator of the MELT Method—an innovative self-care practice that has revolutionized the approach to pain management and wellness. Her groundbreaking work became the topic of her New York Times best-selling book, The MELT Method (2013), and its follow-up bestseller, MELT Performance (2019). Anatomical Gangster is an opportunity to connect with experts and thought-leaders around the globe to help answer some of the biggest questions: Why are we here? What is our purpose?

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