The NeuFit Undercurrent Podcast
We believe that the most powerful and transformative way to help people recover from pain and injury, heal from trauma, and reach their highest levels of fitness and performance is to focus on the nervous system! In this podcast, we’ll share knowledge from the frontiers of neuroscience and inspirational stories of how applying that knowledge has empowered people from all walks of life to heal, adapt, and grow.
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Ep 132: The Steering Wheel of Your Nervous System: Breathing, CO2 Tolerance, Healing & Longevity
07/03/2026
Ep 132: The Steering Wheel of Your Nervous System: Breathing, CO2 Tolerance, Healing & Longevity
Dr. Sachin Patel believes the single most accessible, highest-leverage tool for our health has been right under our noses the whole time: the breath. In this episode, Garrett and Sachin go deep on why breathing is the "first domino" that knocks down a hundred others – influencing everything from our metabolism and circulation to the immune system and nervous system. If you've ever felt like your health routine is getting more complicated instead of simpler, this conversation is a powerful reminder that the most sophisticated answer is often the simplest one. We cover: Why breath is the "steering wheel” of your nervous system that helps you ramp up for immediate energy or ramp down for true healing CO2 is a misunderstood molecule that determines your calm, your energy, and your longevity, and why we want to train for greater “CO2 tolerance” How to measure your own breathing with the Control Pause (or BOLT) score, and what your number means Simple daily drills to build CO2 tolerance – at a traffic light, on a walk, or anywhere you can fit it in Client stories of how breathing practice has influenced health outcomes in real life Sachin's message is as empowering as it is simple: you already have everything you need to start, because you're already breathing. Tune in to learn how to take conscious control of that one process. Learn more and access his free trainings, guides, and live breathwork experiences at breathworkwithsachin.com.
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Ep 131: Born to Run, or Born to Walk? Mark Sisson on the Movement Your Body Really Wants
06/19/2026
Ep 131: Born to Run, or Born to Walk? Mark Sisson on the Movement Your Body Really Wants
Most of us were told that running is the purest path to leanness, heart health, and a long life. Mark Sisson spent a career as an elite endurance athlete, becoming a sub-2:18 marathoner and top finisher at Ironman, before his own body forced him to question all of it. In this conversation, he makes the case that – for many people – "chronic cardio" quietly breaks the body down more than building it up, and that the movement your body is actually engineered for is one that we have stopped respecting: walking. In this episode, we get into: The broken promises of running for exercise, including injury rates, the fat loss myth, hormonal dysfunctions, and more Real aerobic training and why the fastest marathoner on earth trains 80% of the time at an easy, conversational pace Why persistence hunting was never a steady-state jog, but more of an alternating walking-climbing-sprinting endeavor How modern shoes “brace and encase” our feet, dulling our connection to the ground and setting up injuries What a fitness routine looks like when it aligns with evolutionary biology Mark is 73 and, by his own account, fitter than he's ever been. This makes him one of the rare voices on aging who is living the message in real time. If you want to understand a sustainable framework for fitness and longevity, this episode will clarify how you think about it.
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Ep 130: First Move Well, Then Move Often: Gray Cook on Functional Movement
06/05/2026
Ep 130: First Move Well, Then Move Often: Gray Cook on Functional Movement
As a physical therapist and creator of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Gray Cook has spent more than 30 years changing how we think about human movement. In this episode, recorded at the Functional Movement Systems headquarters in Chatham, Virginia, Garrett sits down with Gray for a wide-ranging conversation on what "functional" actually means, why most of us are chasing symptoms instead of causes, and how to build a body that moves well for life. If you've ever wondered why your training isn't translating into real-life movements or why pain keeps coming back, this episode is for you. We cover: Why Gray defines "functional" as simply meaning "good enough" in the most important areas that influence musculoskeletal health. How movement screening is a status check for the musculoskeletal system, just like we take blood pressure for the cardiovascular system and use an eye chart for the visual system. The value of “regressing to progress” by working through the developmental phases: roll → crawl → kneel → squat → stand → walk → run The difference between calibration and conditioning (and why most warm-ups are wasted) Reclaiming physical culture for everyone from kids in school to adults who have “given up” on regular movement practices A real-life example in Gray’s assessment of Garrett’s movement during their time together If you check a wearable every day to see your readiness and recovery, what are you doing to check your movement system? In this episode, you will learn a clear framework for running that same type of diagnostic on your musculoskeletal health. And underneath all of this is a deceptively simple principle. As Gray puts it, the sustainable path to health, fitness, and vitality is to “first move well, then move often.”
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Ep 129: The Speech Therapist Who Lost Her Voice – and Rebuilt Her Practice on What She Learned
05/22/2026
Ep 129: The Speech Therapist Who Lost Her Voice – and Rebuilt Her Practice on What She Learned
Imagine being a speech therapist and waking up in an ICU, unable to speak, swallow, or move your head and neck. That's what happened to Vanessa Abraham, MS, CCC-SLP, seven years ago when she was paralyzed by the pharyngeal-cervical-brachial (PCB) variant of Guillain-Barre. In this episode, she shares the full story from ventilator, tracheostomy, G-tube, and eye gaze boards through her path to eventually rebuilding her voice, her ability to swallow, and her clinical practice. We cover: The PCB variant of Guillain-Barre and what recovery actually looks like How Vanessa found the Neubie, which turned out to be the missing link in her recovery The ways she uses electrical stimulation on the head and neck in her speech-language pathology practice, and how she dials in for swallowing and vocal cord function Polyvagal theory, why the body can't heal in a state of fight-or-flight, and how Vanessa uses the Master Reset Her frameworks for working with children with autism, adults with neurodegenerative conditions, and people experiencing PICS (post-intensive care syndrome) Vanessa is now one of the first SLPs in the world using the Neubie and has become a passionate educator through her book Speechless, her various talks and appearances, and her clinical practice. Her story is a very powerful pain-to-purpose conversation.
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Ep 128: From Smelling Salts to Sensorimotor Testing: A Better Way to Treat Concussions
05/08/2026
Ep 128: From Smelling Salts to Sensorimotor Testing: A Better Way to Treat Concussions
When Dr. Ted Arkfeld started as a team chiropractor in the early 2000s, the standard sideline concussion test was a whiff of smelling salts and a question: "Feel okay? Get back in." Twenty-plus years later, he's built one of the most rigorous neurological assessments in the field, and is one of the only chiropractors in the country presenting concussion research alongside the world's foremost authorities. In this episode, he walks us through what changed, what's still broken, and a better way to treat concussions from the nervous system up. We cover: Why you cannot have a concussion without a cervical spine injury and why mainstream concussion medicine has been late to catch on The Neuro Sports Performance Evaluation that combines autonomic testing, sensorimotor function, and Neubie mapping The 3x increase in lower-extremity injury risk after a concussion and how to prevent it Why even gentle treatment can metabolically overwhelm a concussed brain and how a $20 pulse oximeter solves it The layered treatment protocol Dr. Arkfeld uses: Cox flexion-distraction, Master Reset, Normatec, BrainTap, and progressive neuro rehab If you treat athletes – or you're the parent of one – this conversation will change how you think about concussion management.
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Ep 127: The 490,000-Athlete Dataset Changing How We Train and Rehab
04/24/2026
Ep 127: The 490,000-Athlete Dataset Changing How We Train and Rehab
In this episode of The Undercurrent Podcast, Garrett sits down with Dr. Trent Nessler, a physical therapist, biomechanics researcher, and founder of The Athlete Lab in Franklin, Tennessee. Over 28 years in practice, Trent has built one of the most comprehensive movement-data engines in the world: the ViMove+ AMI wearable sensor system, which has now captured over 4,700 data points per assessment on more than 490,000 athletes across five countries. What he's learned from that dataset is rewriting how we think about injury risk, ACL rehab, and return to play. In this conversation, we cover: The profound role of pelvic stability and dynamic valgus speed in predicting ACL injury Fatigue-state training and why the ACL Play It Safe program works best after practice How Trent integrates NEUBIE, BFR, biologics, red light therapy, and nutrition into a truly holistic rehab model Lessons from assessing thousands of firefighters, police, and Special Operations personnel The role of mindset, hope, and a warrior ethos in recovering from catastrophic injury Whether you're a clinician, coach, athlete, or tactical operator, this conversation offers a rare look inside the mind of someone who has spent nearly three decades measuring, questioning, and refining what it actually takes to move – and heal – at the highest level.
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Ep 126: Stiff Hips, Slow Swing: The Missing Foundation in Your Golf Performance Pyramid
04/10/2026
Ep 126: Stiff Hips, Slow Swing: The Missing Foundation in Your Golf Performance Pyramid
Most golfers are chasing a better swing. But what if the real limitation isn’t your technique, but your body? In this episode with Mike McDonnell, we break down the Golf Performance Pyramid and discuss why most players are building their game on an incomplete foundation. We cover: The Golf Performance Pyramid: mobility → stability → strength → power Why hip mobility (especially internal rotation) is a major limiter of speed and consistency How skipping foundational movement leads to compensation and injury The difference between training muscles vs training movement How to structure training year-round, including during competitive seasons If you want more distance, consistency, and longevity, don’t just work on your swing … Fix the foundation it’s built on.
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Ep 125: The Neurology of Movement: A Two-Way Street Between Brain and Biomechanics
03/27/2026
Ep 125: The Neurology of Movement: A Two-Way Street Between Brain and Biomechanics
We often treat movement like a one-way equation: Brain → Body → Performance. But in reality, it’s a feedback loop. The body is constantly sending information back to the brain, and that information shapes how we move, perform, and recover. In this conversation with Harry Worrow, we talk about his frameworks for working with everyone from athletes to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions, and how he uses biomechanical analysis paired with functional neurology. Specifically, we cover: The two-way relationship between neurology and biomechanics Why better sensory input leads to better movement output A deeper look at working with the visual and vestibular systems Why movement quality should come before load and intensity Strategies for long-term progression in neurodegenerative cases Movement is a blend of hardware and software, mechanics and neuroscience. Ultimately, it’s shaped by how the nervous system interprets and responds to the world – and the good news is that this you can influence this process with the right techniques and strategies.
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Ep 124: The New Patient Pipeline: Breakthrough Strategies for Practice Growth
03/13/2026
Ep 124: The New Patient Pipeline: Breakthrough Strategies for Practice Growth
What happens when physician referrals start disappearing? For Chad Madden, it forced a complete reinvention of how his practice attracted patients. That shift ultimately led to scaling his clinic to seven locations and co-founding Breakthrough to help hundreds of practices do the same. In this episode we discuss: The New Patient Pipeline and how it works The difference between clinician messaging and patient messaging Why direct response marketing works for healthcare The systems that turn cold leads into paying patients How cash-pay services are reshaping the economics of private practice The takeaway: Great care alone doesn’t guarantee growth. You also need a system to create demand, and Chad shows us that system.
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Ep 123: From Managing Symptoms to Creating Solutions: Treatment Plans That Create Real Outcomes
02/27/2026
Ep 123: From Managing Symptoms to Creating Solutions: Treatment Plans That Create Real Outcomes
Most healthcare is built around managing symptoms. A little treatment here. A quick intervention there. “Let’s try this and see how you respond.” But what if the real problem isn’t the pain – it’s the system treating pain? In this episode, Dr. Mike Carberry and Colleen Carberry, PT, the founders of Advanced Medical Integration break down: Why symptom-based care keeps patients on the “train to drugs and surgery” How integrating physician care, chiropractic, and PT, compresses recovery time Why frequency and coordinated team care matter more than isolated visits How structured treatment plans drive measurable functional outcomes The systems that allow practices to scale without sacrificing results If you want better outcomes, you don’t just need more visits. You need a better model.
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Ep 122: How Top 10% Practices Think, Lead, and Scale
02/13/2026
Ep 122: How Top 10% Practices Think, Lead, and Scale
What separates a good practice from a top 10% practice? In this episode with Brian Gallagher, PT, we unpack the mindset shifts, leadership frameworks, and operational discipline that consistently show up in the highest-performing clinics. This isn’t about hacks, it’s about how elite operators think. Specifically, we discuss: The identity shift required to move from clinician to true business leader Why culture must be built intentionally, not accidentally The role of systems and accountability in sustainable growth How top practices approach hiring, retention, and performance standards The top few ways successful practices outsource to improve efficiency If you’re a practice owner (or aspire to be one), this conversation will challenge you to raise your standards – not just clinically, but strategically. As you’ll learn from Brian, the top 10% don’t get there by luck. They build differently.
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Ep 121: Beyond Tissues: A Whole-System Approach to Healing
01/30/2026
Ep 121: Beyond Tissues: A Whole-System Approach to Healing
Healing is rarely about fixing a single tissue or structure. In this episode, Lisa Chase, PT, shares the frameworks from her new book, Be Responsible, Because the System Isn’t, and describes why true recovery depends on the health of the entire system – from the nervous system and sleep to lifestyle, resilience, and capacity. When the whole system is robust, healing becomes possible. When it’s not, symptoms simply move around. In this conversation, we discuss: Why pain and injury are often downstream expressions of system overload How nervous system regulation shapes recovery, inflammation, and resilience The Pyramid of Healing and moving beyond symptom management What it means to rebuild health instead of chasing relief How tools like movement, lifestyle changes, and technology fit into a whole-system model This episode is an invitation to rethink healing. It’s not something that’s done to you, nor is it something done in isolation. Rather, healing is something that emerges when the whole system is supported.
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Ep 120: Relearning to Walk: One Family’s Journey Through Functional Neurological Disorder
01/16/2026
Ep 120: Relearning to Walk: One Family’s Journey Through Functional Neurological Disorder
What happens when a child suddenly loses the ability to walk – and the answers aren’t structural, surgical, or pharmaceutical? In this episode, Garrett sits down with George James and Katie, the mother of 9-year-old Jodie, to share an extraordinary and deeply human story of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), resilience, and recovery. In this conversation, we explore: Jodie’s sudden onset of FND after fainting during a field hockey game, and the loss of walking, speech, and confidence The emotional and logistical journey of navigating a misunderstood condition George’s decision to travel from the UK to Kenya for a 5-day intensive The clinical framework for approaching FND, including an emphasis on sensory input, play, and nervous system retraining Broader takeaways from this story and what it teaches us about neuroplasticity, graded exposure, “deconstructing” movement patterns like gait, and more This story is an inspiring example of patience, trust, and the remarkable adaptability of the human nervous system, with some extremely valuable clinical insights mixed in.
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Ep 119: From Clinician to Practice Owner: Shifting Your Identity to Build a “Sale-Ready” Practice
01/03/2026
Ep 119: From Clinician to Practice Owner: Shifting Your Identity to Build a “Sale-Ready” Practice
Most practice owners don’t get stuck because they lack tactics – they get stuck because they’re still operating with a clinician’s identity. In this episode, Garrett sits down with Jamey Schrier, DPT, to unpack why sustainable growth and practice value require a fundamental shift in how owners see themselves and their role. In this conversation, we cover: Why clinical excellence alone doesn’t build a valuable business The identity shift from clinician to true practice owner Common traps that keep owners stuck in the day-to-day What actually makes a practice “sale-ready” How systems and leadership replace owner dependency This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants their practice to create freedom instead of just more responsibility.
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Ep 118: Therapeutic Input: A Smarter Way to Treat Pain
12/19/2025
Ep 118: Therapeutic Input: A Smarter Way to Treat Pain
Modern pain care often focuses on fixing structures, but what if the real key is changing the signal? In this episode, Garrett and Dan Neff, DPT, dive into the idea of therapeutic input and how precise neurological stimulation can reduce pain, restore function, and build trust with patients – even the ones who’ve already tried everything else. You’ll learn about: Neurological versus mechanical models of pain Why less force can sometimes produce better results How spinal input influences pain perception The nuanced differences between manipulation, adjustment, and neuromodulation Integrating Neubie for complex cases of neurological injury and degeneration If you’re a clinician, practice owner, or someone struggling with persistent pain, this conversation offers an insightful perspective on what effective treatment really looks like
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Ep 117: Culture by Design: Leadership Frameworks to Help You Scale with Soul
12/05/2025
Ep 117: Culture by Design: Leadership Frameworks to Help You Scale with Soul
Most practice owners start with purpose but get lost in the chaos of growth. In this episode, Garrett sits down with Will Humphreys, PT, and Michelle Bambanek, PT, to explore how leaders can build scalable systems without sacrificing heart, humanity, or culture. Together, they break down the frameworks that help teams thrive as the business grows. You’ll learn about: The leadership principles that create both profitability and purpose How to design culture intentionally, not as an afterthought Using frameworks like “Six Working Geniuses” for hiring, communication, and delegation in ways that sustain growth Common traps that erode trust as teams expand Why scaling “with soul” leads to stronger, freer organizations This conversation is a roadmap for every owner who wants to grow without losing what made their mission meaningful in the first place.
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Ep 116: Precision in Practice: Combining EMG, Ultrasound, and Neubie to Unlock Healing
11/21/2025
Ep 116: Precision in Practice: Combining EMG, Ultrasound, and Neubie to Unlock Healing
What happens when physical therapy embraces the tools of diagnostic medicine? In this episode, Garrett talks with Drs. Skye Grayson, Malachi Votaw, and Julia Whitehead from NCEPT (Escondido, California) about how they’ve built one of the most advanced PT practices in the country by combining EMG, ultrasound, and Neubie neuromuscular reeducation. You’ll learn about: How objective diagnostics uncover what’s really driving movement limitations The difference between structural and neurological dysfunction – and why it matters How Neubie integration accelerates nerve recovery and neuromuscular control Building a hybrid model that blends insurance-based care with cash-based innovation NCEPT’s team-driven approach to leadership, mentorship, and excellence This is a look inside the next evolution of physical therapy, where you’ll see a clear and inspiring picture of how technology and teamwork converge to create better outcomes and stronger practices.
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Ep 115: The Neuroscience of Athletic Performance and Long-Term Development
11/07/2025
Ep 115: The Neuroscience of Athletic Performance and Long-Term Development
True athletic performance isn’t built on muscle alone – it’s driven by the nervous system. In this episode, Garrett explores how approaching training through a neurological lens can optimize movement, strength, and resilience across an athlete’s lifetime. From youth development to elite performance, he breaks down how to train smarter, not just harder. In this episode, you’ll learn: How the nervous system governs strength, coordination, and recovery The “Pyramid of Performance” framework from The NeuFit Method Why early movement diversity builds long-term athletic capacity How End Range Activation (ERA) improves mobility and joint control The importance of relaxation speed and eccentric strength for power How NeuFit technology enhances neuromuscular re-education and resilience Athletic development isn’t a sprint, it’s a neurological journey. And if you want to help yourself or your athletes reach their full potential, this episode will show you how incorporating neuroscience changes the game.
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Ep 114: Leading at Home: Applying Business Principles to Build Stronger Marriages and Families
10/24/2025
Ep 114: Leading at Home: Applying Business Principles to Build Stronger Marriages and Families
The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our life. And, although many of us know how to lead at work, we struggle to bring that same clarity, purpose, and intention into our homes and our most important relationships. In this episode, men’s health and leadership coach Joel Evan shares how the same principles that drive success in business can transform relationships, communication, and connection at home. We cover several topics from Joel’s book, Limitless: Forge an Unshakeable Marriage and Deepen Your Bond with Your Kids: How to apply leadership frameworks to marriage and fatherhood The power of extreme ownership in family life Why communication is the cornerstone of trust and intimacy Overcoming limiting beliefs that block authentic connection Building a legacy that lasts through your actions, not just your words Whether you’re a husband, father, or simply someone seeking to deepen relationships with more integrity and purpose, this episode will challenge you to show up where it matters most.
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Ep 113: Complex Low Back Pain: Applying the McGill Method in Physical Therapy
10/10/2025
Ep 113: Complex Low Back Pain: Applying the McGill Method in Physical Therapy
Low back pain is one of the most common – and complex – challenges in healthcare. In this episode, physical therapist Jeff Vitale shares how he applies Dr. Stuart McGill’s evidence-based methods to help even the most difficult cases. Part of an elite group personally certified by Dr. McGill, Jeff integrates the McGill Method with other frameworks such as TPI and tools like the Neubie to create breakthrough results for patients who’ve often tried everything else. In this conversation, we discuss: Jeff’s personal story with back pain and surgery as a college athlete The philosophy and principles behind the McGill Method for detailed assessment, which includes redefining “chronic“ back pain How detailed assessment identifies pain triggers and guides precise exercise programming Balancing stability and mobility in athletic movements like the golf swing Where the Neubie fits into the rehab and performance equation This is an episode for anyone serious about solving back pain at its source. Whether you’re a clinician looking for new tools or someone personally battling low back pain, this episode provides a roadmap with practical solutions.
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Ep 112: The C60 Story: Could a Nobel Prize Winning Molecule Be the Next Longevity Breakthrough?
09/29/2025
Ep 112: The C60 Story: Could a Nobel Prize Winning Molecule Be the Next Longevity Breakthrough?
Carbon-60 (C-60) is a molecule that won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for its groundbreaking discovery – and now it’s at the center of fascinating research into aging and longevity. In this episode, our guest is Chris Burres and we dig into the story of how a lab material used in industry found its way into the world of health and human performance. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The fascinating history of C60 Why oxidative stress is central to aging and disease How C60 may act as a unique antioxidant without blunting exercise benefits Early animal studies describing C60’s effects on lifespan, tumors, and inflammation Anecdotal reports in humans on sleep, recovery, inflammation, and HRV The importance of safety, purity, and scientific rigor in supplementation Longevity breakthroughs always come with both promise and skepticism. This conversation brings the science, the story, and the open questions to light, so you can better understand where C60 fits in the longevity landscape.
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Ep 111: Facing Mortality: A Path to Clarity in Life and Business
09/12/2025
Ep 111: Facing Mortality: A Path to Clarity in Life and Business
In this solo episode, Garrett dives into the powerful lessons that come from contemplating our own mortality. While it’s often uncomfortable to think about, facing the reality that our time is limited can be one of the most practical ways to gain clarity about what truly matters – both in life and in business. The conversation includes: Reflecting on our own death as a powerful teacher The importance of having a true core purpose independent of external circumstances Why directing our energy wisely is the most important decision we make each day How “compressing time” exercises can cut through clutter and reveal real priorities This is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reorient. By compressing time and confronting our own finiteness, we discover focus, alignment, and a clearer path toward leading our best lives.
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Ep 110: The Neuroscience of Longevity: Rewiring Your Brain and Body for a Longer, Healthier Life
08/29/2025
Ep 110: The Neuroscience of Longevity: Rewiring Your Brain and Body for a Longer, Healthier Life
What if your brain held the keys to living longer and healthier? In this solo episode, I dive into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and longevity, unpacking how the nervous system shapes resilience, recovery, and the aging process. Drawing on both science and personal experience, I’ll explore how practices like meditation, nervous system training, and targeted stimulation can help us unlock more years and better years. We’ll cover: Why the autonomic nervous system is the hidden regulator of health and longevity How neuroplasticity impacts the body and mind The ways foot stimulation impacts the brain to reduce fall risk and extend independence What psychoneuroimmunology teaches us about stress, inflammation, and the immune system’s role in aging, or “inflammaging” Insights from meditation, HRV tracking, and direct experience of rewiring the nervous system for resilience This is more than a discussion about just living longer, it’s about living better too. Join me as we uncover how neuroscience provides both the framework and the tools to train your brain and body for vibrant health and longevity.
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Ep 109: The Neuroscience of Leadership: Create Belonging, Fuel Performance, Multiply Impact
08/15/2025
Ep 109: The Neuroscience of Leadership: Create Belonging, Fuel Performance, Multiply Impact
In this episode, we explore how neuroscience reveals what truly makes leaders effective – from how they regulate themselves, lead by example, and the various ways they can influence others and shape a team’s culture. You’ll learn how emotional safety, trust, and meaning aren’t just soft skills but are actually brain-based performance drivers. Discover how a leader’s role modeling combined with mirror neurons influence your team's mood, energy, and behavior Understand why brains in “threat mode” shut down trust, learning, and creativity and why psychological safety is the #1 predictor of high-performing teams Learn how to move from individual contributor to team multiplier Hear why storytelling activates more of the brain than data – and how to use that as a leader Explore how trust, purpose, and vulnerability unlock team engagement Leadership isn’t about control, it’s about connection of people with each other and with a sense of shared purpose. And when you lead with safety, clarity, and purpose, you do far more than just manage a team – you multiply its impact.
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Ep 108: Biomechanical Analysis in Your Pocket: Unlock Better Movement and Personalized Progress
08/01/2025
Ep 108: Biomechanical Analysis in Your Pocket: Unlock Better Movement and Personalized Progress
What if you could get laboratory-grade movement insights with nothing more than your phone? In this episode, Garrett sits down with Jacob Salim, co-founder of G8way Max, to explore how motion capture and biomechanical analysis are becoming more accessible, precise, and effective than ever. Jacob shares the origin of the platform, how it works, and why personalized programming is the missing link for many people dealing with pain or underperforming bodies. In this episode, you’ll learn: How G8way Max captures and analyzes movement with only a smartphone camera, replicating the joint angle and posture measurements of advanced biomechanics laboratories The 8 movement categories the system evaluates to find dysfunction How personalized recommendations increase compliance and real-world results Why poor standing posture is often the source of deeper dysfunction How clinicians and coaches are using this tool in practice today Whether you're a coach, clinician, or someone who just wants to move better and hurt less, this conversation reveals how tech can accelerate progress – and put true biomechanical insight in your pocket.
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Ep 107: Inside the Swing: Resolving Pain and Unlocking Speed for Rotational Athletes
07/18/2025
Ep 107: Inside the Swing: Resolving Pain and Unlocking Speed for Rotational Athletes
Most golfers and baseball players chase speed and distance… but ignore the root cause of why they’re stuck. In this episode of The Undercurrent, Dr. Jared Bickle breaks down how to assess, treat, and train the rotational athlete with a precise framework that bridges rehab and elite performance. We cover: How the golf swing is more physically demanding than most people realize, and using the TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) framework for assessing and treating the numerous golf injuries that exist Why trail-side low back pain is the most common injury in golfers, and the connection to hip and thoracic mobility How to use technology like the Neubie and Proteus for faster recovery and bigger performance gains with rotational athletes The hidden “drivers” behind swing mechanics, pain, and performance – and why speed and power do not always translate to a better swing Building speed and power the right way, without sacrificing durability If you treat or train rotational athletes – or if you are one yourself – this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with practical insights that shift how you view the body and the ways you can unlock greater performance and longevity.
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Ep 106: The Sacred Edge: Embracing Fear to Unlock Your Full Potential
07/04/2025
Ep 106: The Sacred Edge: Embracing Fear to Unlock Your Full Potential
What if the fear you're avoiding is actually the key to your growth? In this episode, I sit down with Akshay Nanavati, a Marine Corps veteran, ultra-endurance athlete, and author of Fearvana. We explore how fear, suffering, and stillness can become powerful tools for transformation. Why fear isn't the enemy – it’s fuel for mastery The difference between pain, suffering, and unnecessary suffering Lessons from 60 days solo in Antarctica The power of stillness, and what true stillness reveals about ourselves This is a raw and real conversation about what it takes to go to your sacred edge … and to come back with something deeper than success: peace and true fulfillment.
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Ep 105: Under Pressure: How Hyperbaric Oxygen Supports Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Performance
06/21/2025
Ep 105: Under Pressure: How Hyperbaric Oxygen Supports Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Performance
In this episode, Dr. Scott Sherr – Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician and leading voice in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – joins us to explore how oxygen under pressure can radically shift outcomes in recovery, rehab, and performance. We break down how HBOT complements neuromuscular reeducation tools like the Neubie, especially for patients with neurological conditions, chronic pain, or mitochondrial dysfunction, plus additional benefits for athletic recovery and performance. If you're looking for cutting-edge strategies to enhance neuroplasticity, energy production, and functional recovery, this conversation is a must-listen. We cover: - The science of HBOT and its epigenetic, anti-inflammatory, and vascular effects - How HBOT and Neubie together can accelerate outcomes in MS, stroke, TBI, and CRPS - Why timing and metabolic readiness matter before using HBOT, and how not addressing these can have negative consequences - The role of methylene blue and other mitochondrial enhancers - Performance, brain function, and recovery for athletes and high-performers - Health Optimization Medicine as a proactive model for cellular health - Real case insights from both HBOT and Neubie applications Dr. Sherr brings a systems-level view that bridges conventional medicine with future-forward technology, and it’s a powerful complement to the NeuFit Method.
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Ep 104: Marketing That Actually Works: Lessons from 1,000+ PT Clinics
06/06/2025
Ep 104: Marketing That Actually Works: Lessons from 1,000+ PT Clinics
Marketing shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. Neil Trickett, PT, has helped over 1,000 clinics grow, and in this episode he breaks down exactly what separates top-performing practices from the rest. Whether you're trying to drive more new patients, improve retention, or build a referral engine, this episode gives you the roadmap. In this conversation, we cover: The 3 pillars of marketing success for PT practices How to optimize your Google presence using SEO and AEO The underrated power of direct mail in a digital world Proven strategies for patient referrals and reactivations Budgeting for marketing—and knowing your true cost per new patient If you want actionable insights from someone who's seen what actually works at scale, this is the episode for you. Pick one strategy, implement it, and start building real momentum in your practice.
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Ep 103: When the Music Stops: A Lost Voice, A New Identity, and Healing From Long COVID
05/23/2025
Ep 103: When the Music Stops: A Lost Voice, A New Identity, and Healing From Long COVID
103: When the Music Stops: A Lost Voice, A New Identity, and Healing From Long COVID In this deeply personal episode, Greta Morgan, former member of the band Vampire Weekend and author of The Lost Voice, shares the journey of losing her voice due to Long COVID and finding a new sense of self. From a thriving career on stage to a battle with spasmodic dysphonia, Greta reflects on the emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges that reshaped her life. Through perseverance, therapy, and a deep connection with nature, she’s rediscovered not just her voice, but her identity and purpose. Discover Greta’s early successes as a musician, from starting her first band, The Hush Sound, to joining international headliners Vampire Weekend Hear the emotional toll of losing her voice and the identity crisis it sparked Learn how Greta’s healing journey through Long COVID has reshaped her life Explore the various methods and therapies that helped her regain strength Understand the profound connection between identity, voice, and self-discovery Greta’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and healing, and how embracing vulnerability can lead to profound transformation. Tune in to hear how she’s redefined herself, both as an artist and as a person.
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