We go back to 13 years of age when Ashleigh Di Lello describes her experience with her first health scare and walks us through the road to getting her health back when the works of the medical system failed to competently support her health journey. Then, she dives into her second health scare, speaking into chronic pain science and how the nervous system was shifted through these traumatic health experiences. By manipulating her mindset, she speaks into the brain behind the pain and how she use...
Sep 25, 2023•46 min•Ep. 323
Are you struggling with pain under the butt? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into this overuse injury that often affects hypermobile individuals or anyone who encounters a lot of deceleration, such as athletes. As they describe the anatomy involved in high hamstring strains or proximal hamstring tendinopathy, they dive into contributing factors and dive into the four stages of rehabilitation based on clinical case studies and their clinical experience as doctors of physical therapy. Tune in to learn mor...
Sep 18, 2023•26 min•Ep. 322
Have you heard of taking NAD+ for longevity? We have Dr. She to break down what NAD+ is and its essential role in energy, inflammation, and oxidative stress. With a particular emphasis on aging and longevity, Dr. She discusses signs of aging, whether aging can be reversed, and how the Vitality Boost product contains everything you need to optimize your energy and balance within the body. Finally, Dr. She speaks into the details of NAD and Vitamin D supplementation, how NAD+ can support pregnancy...
Sep 11, 2023•53 min•Ep. 321
Are you struggling with tight quads? Perhaps you feel everything in your quads? DocJen and Dr. Dom speak into tight and overactive quadriceps, explaining its possible root cause, it’s relevance to coordination during exercise, and how you can begin to address it! Let’s dive in! JEN HEALTH SALE: ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP @ 50% OFF 11 different plans. Pure Education. Day by day calendar. It’s time to address and assess your restrictions, aches, and pains that might causing your neck/ upper back, shoulder,...
Sep 04, 2023•21 min•Ep. 320
From pain to passive treatment to posture to bad movement to education, Dr. Tom Walters takes a deep dive into pain. Dr. Walters explains how to identify when your pain needs to be checked out and what kind of pain may be appropriate for tissue adaptation. He explains the 6 types of pains we can experience, the importance of language when it comes to addressing pain, whether things can be 'fixed' through rehabilitation, and the role of posture when it comes to movement. By honing in on education...
Aug 28, 2023•49 min•Ep. 319
By popular request, DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into Turf Toe and what is happening within the body during this diagnosis. They explore who is most affected and what types of activities exacerbate the risk of turf toe. Then, they dive into how turf toe is diagnosed based on three grades and how this affects rehabilitation, describing exercises and tips you can try. Let us dive in! WE START TODAY: Pelvic Floor Foundations Course You can still join the pelvic floor foundations course. For being a part...
Aug 21, 2023•19 min•Ep. 318
Can non-pregnant individuals have Diastasis Recti? Antony Lo takes a deep dive into all things core, diastasis recti, and pelvic floor. By describing the medical definition for diastasis recti, he highlights how it can affect anyone but is most commonly presented amongst those who are pregnant. He highlights the degree to which diastasis recti is “normal,” myths surrounding core, movement and how it relates to diastasis recti, as well as what rehabilitation may include. Finally, he briefly delve...
Aug 14, 2023•50 min•Ep. 317
DocJen and Dr. Dom get personal as they dive into their recent post-partum journey. With an unexpected cesarian, they dive into the environment and mindset changes that occurred, as well as how rehabilitation changed post-surgery. Let's dive into the post-partum journey as DocJen and Dr. Dom speak about transitioning into parenthood, post-partum depression, and getting back to exercise, as well as how to navigate visitors and your relationship with your significant other. LAUNCHING TODAY: Pelvic...
Aug 07, 2023•43 min•Ep. 316
We have Christian Limoges on to discuss how we can begin to eat according to the way our digestive tract was created. By using powerful real-life analogies to capture how the digestive system works, as well as the way protein, fruit, and inflammation affect our gut, Christian shines light on the benefits of consuming fruit, what may be contributing to the current inflammatory diseases epidemic, and how you can optimize your gut microbiome. Let's dive in! Vital Proteins Discount: We know that whi...
Jul 31, 2023•45 min•Ep. 315
Want to know how you can possibly decrease your groin pain or inner thigh strain today? Tune in as Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom explore different inner thigh injuries, what populations tend to obtain these injuries, and exercises you can start today to decrease your pain. If you are an athlete of any kind, you have probably experienced one of these injuries and this podcast has the potential of increasing your performance while simultaneously decreasing your pain. If athletics is not your thing, this pod...
Jul 24, 2023•26 min•Ep. 314
From traditional Western medicine rooted in pharmaceuticals to a more root-cause-based approach when approaching pain, Scott captures this paradigm shift as he interviews 60+ healthcare professionals to encapsulate the different capacities of healing, which have been undermined or underappreciated. Touching base with the politics and finances behind the medical system as we know it, Scott reveals the story that inspired him to publicize the newfound pain scene and perspectives to provide change ...
Jul 17, 2023•36 min•Ep. 313
Feeling pain in your hips? Worried about getting hip osteoarthritis? When we think of hips, bones, and aging, osteoarthritis seems to be what we fear most. But, it does not have to be that way. Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom address the fears associated with the diagnosis and the physiology of what is happening in the body. It is important to recognize that your scan does not necessarily correlate with the symptoms you are experiencing. Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom hone in on the importance of exercise and syst...
Jul 10, 2023•27 min•Ep. 312
Can you reverse ageing? We have Chris Mirabile on to share his brain tumour survival journey and what influences his passion for his work around ageing. As he predicts the potential causes of his brain tumour, he speaks about epigenetics, the environmental influences on gene expression, and how we can live longer and healthier lives by addressing nutrient deficiencies, meal timings and other behaviours. Then, he distinguishes between biological and chemical age, identifying the differences in me...
Jul 03, 2023•44 min•Ep. 311
Tailbone pain? DocJen and Dr. Dim dive into the diagnosis for tailbone pain and all the potential causes. Diving into the current research comparing surgical and conservative treatments, they speak into how you can mobilize and treat your tailbone pain at home! Let’s dive in! Adapting High Intensity for Every Body . DocJen, a doctor of physical therapy, and Jill Miller, a Myofascial expert, come together to bridge the gap between post-rehabilitation and highly functional fitness. Your PT i...
Jun 26, 2023•25 min•Ep. 310
Feeling certain muscles and not others? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into mind-body muscle connection and how to coordinate the the awareness around your muscles. With 5 ways to improve mind-body muscle connection, they describe the roll of touch, vision, doing something different, going barefoot, and just moving in improving mind-body muscle connection. Adapting High Intensity for Every Body . DocJen, a doctor of physical therapy, and Jill Miller, a Myofascial expert, come together to bridge the...
Jun 19, 2023•25 min•Ep. 309
Let's decipher the myths around HIIT and how myofascial release can be leveraged to enhance tissue preparation and recovery. We have Jill on once again, myofascial release expert, to break down the myths around HIIT, as it is commonly associated with high-impact sprinting and jumping, and how HIIT can be adapted to everybody. Then, Jill speaks about the science behind how myofascial techniques prepare the tissues for movement, as well as the importance of active movement after myofascial release...
Jun 12, 2023•50 min•Ep. 308
Is inflammation bad? Dr. Stephen Cabral describes what inflammation is and whether it is bad. By discussing the theories behind increases in inflammation that occur with age, Dr. Stephen Cabral provides a perspective on four supplements to pay attention to when targeting inflammation. Contrary to what we've been told, he discusses how cortisol is an anti-inflammatory hormone and the types of foods to implement for anti-inflammatory effects. Finally, Dr. Stephen dives into common micronutrient de...
Jun 05, 2023•41 min•Ep. 307
Are you afraid of HIIT? Perhaps age is holding you back from HIIT? DocJen and Dr. Dom suggest that "high intensity" is relative, which means that it is adaptable and accessible to everyone and anyone. By defining what HIIT is and what it encompasses, they speak about the benefits HIIT has on 5 systems of the body: the cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary system, metabolic/hormonal system, musculoskeletal system, lymphatic system, and the nervous system. Furthermore, they describe how HIIT targets ...
May 29, 2023•24 min•Ep. 306
Have you heard of conscious parenting? Dr. Shefali, doctor of clinical psychology, presents a paradigm shift in parenting by prioritizing connection over correction. By providing insight into what drove her passion towards the psychology of parenting and how parents can shift from a reactive response of correction to connection. Then, she discussed the role of awareness in changing parental approaches to discipline and how to approach a public emotional tantrum. She shares the three stages of co...
May 22, 2023•39 min•Ep. 305
Do you have or know an important other with Fibromyalgia? We're diving into the considerations that need to be accounted for around expectations for Fibromyalgia patients, what Fibromyalgia is, and how it presents within the body. Then, we discuss what success may look like for Fibromyalgia patients and 3 goals of Fibromyalgia treatment: Exercise (Low Impact Aquatic Training, Aerobic Training and Strength Training), Psychology (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Self-Efficacy, and Adherence), and Ed...
May 15, 2023•20 min•Ep. 304
Is Ketamine better than antidepressants? Could ketamine be the future for depression treatment. Research proposes that a combination of treatments serves depression outcomes best, but with only 10-30% of patients prescribed antidepressants experiencing Benefit from their medication, he proposes an alternative. By discovering neuro plastic therapy, he discusses the role of psychedelics treating depression and how it differs from anti depressants and talk therapy. Aclnowledging the importance of p...
May 08, 2023•35 min•Ep. 303
Here’s what providers can do to be more effective healthcare care providers from assessment, treatment, and plan of care. DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into their experience with a Paediatric chiropractor and physical therapist with their baby, Dante. They discuss Dante’s experience with latching, tongue ties, preferential head turning, and therefore Torticollis. Let’s discuss what to expect from a healthcare provider to optimize treatment success. VivoBarefoot Discount: Get your feet back to their fl...
May 01, 2023•30 min•Ep. 302
Stem cells vs Platlet Rich Plasma (PRP) - Which is most effective? It turns out, regenerative medicine is context dependent. Dr. Gregory Lutz provides a rundown on what regenerative medicine and PRP is, the effectiveness of PRP and stem cell injections on disc and joint disorders, as well as the importance of white blood cell count in PRP. Through this discussion, Dr. Lutz highlights newfound research surrounding the spinal microbiome and how it may explain the presence of symptomatic and asympt...
Apr 24, 2023•38 min•Ep. 301
It's episode 300! In this episode, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dives into shoulder impingement, diastasis recti, and meralgia paresthetica - what it is, its potential causes, and what to consider rehabilitatively. Let's dive in! VivoBarefoot Discount: Some new styles are out - The Novice & Flats for Formal Wear. We cannot talk about back and knee issues without talking about restrictions in feet and ankles. Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing Viv...
Apr 17, 2023•25 min•Ep. 300
Let's talk about Sex, baby! We have Dr. Jolene Brighten to uncover whether or not what our experiencing is normal! By sharing a practical tool to identify what symptoms may be affecting your health, she dives into what hormonal manifestations are normal and aren't. Then, we discover the world of libido and the current perspectives on how libido changes through the menstrual cycle from sexual drive to lubrication, and the chance of pregnancy, particularly around your period and upon ovulation. Dr...
Apr 10, 2023•50 min•Ep. 299
The birth story. It’s here! DocJen and Dr. Dom walk the path of the birth of Dante one month after the labour process. Still fresh in their mind and feeling the emotions of birth, they describe the ins and out of how their hopes and plans for labour changed, describing the emotions and physical process surrounding the realities of the birthing process. Let’s dive into true emotional and physical vulnerability as we learn to explore the importance of intuition, education, and advocacy around preg...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 298
Unsure of your post-partum plan? Dr. Morgan Lee, the board-certified Sports Medicine Physician, walks the path of the experiences that drew her to creating postpartum pregnancy plans. Through these experiences, she exposes the realities of the medical system regarding pregnancy and post-partum and what post-partum rehabilitation should look like. Then, Dr. Morgan describes the foundations of a healthy pregnancy and post-partum rehabilitation, regardless of financial and resource access, and how ...
Mar 29, 2023•42 min•Ep. 297
Can mindset play a role in pain? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into the psychology and neuroscience of pain, discussing how mindset may perpetuate or distract away from one’s pain experience. They dive into the role of mindset tools, why we get pain, the causes of pain, models and research that explain the link between self-beliefs, thoughts, stress, and pain, as well as effective psychological strategies to help navigate chronic pain on a daily basis. Let’s dive in! VivoBarefoot Discount: We cannot...
Mar 27, 2023•32 min•Ep. 296
Navigating injury and surgery as a professional athlete typically involved a whirlwind of mental, physical, and relational pitfalls. We have Paige Nielsen, a professional Angel City FC soccer athlete, to discuss the mental and physical aspects of professional athleticism and the story behind her comeback from her injury. After explaining her injury and Paget-Schroetter Syndrome, she describes her surgical experience and how she navigated the mental aspects of intense pain with simple activities,...
Mar 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 295
Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis? DocJen & Dr. Dom dive into what Ankylosing Spondylitis is and what could be contributing to your symptoms as a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease. With a large emphasis on individualization and supervision from a physical therapist, DocJen & Dr. Dom offer insight into the body of research surrounding Ankylosing Spondylitis and highly recommend that you seek personalized care for this diagnosis. Let's dive into how you can begin to think about ...
Mar 20, 2023•17 min•Ep. 294
