Feel Better Today with Corey Proffitt-Boyd

In this episode Corey Proffitt-Boyd explores how the way we breathe affects our physical and emotional state, drawing on his experience as a massage therapist. He explains the difference between comfortable deep breaths and forced big breaths, shares a simple counting technique to slow the breath, and shows how small breathing habits can help reduce tension and quiet a busy mind. Listen for practical tips you can use anytime to feel calmer, more focused, and more comfortable in your body.  Production note: This episode offers general wellness education from a massage therapy perspective and is not intended to diagnose or treat breathing disorders, anxiety conditions, or other medical concerns. Anyone experiencing significant or unexplained breathing difficulties should seek appropriate medical care.

Today’s episode is brought to you in part by CareVet at Sheabel. Thank you for your sponsorship! In this episode: Host Corey Proffitt-Boyd explains how small, mindful movements can stop stiffness before it becomes pain. He shares simple strategies—standing, walking, or gentle stretching—that fit into any moment without feeling like a workout. Corey also reflects on finishing his personal book, The Life I Almost Missed, and how long stretches of focused work made these reminders especially important. Tune in for practical, comfortable ways to move and feel better today.

The host shares how he struggled to start recording and realized overthinking and perfectionism were blocking him, not a lack of ability. He explains how simply beginning—even without inspiration—can create the momentum and clarity you were waiting for. Corey also discusses how to tell the difference between genuine fatigue and avoidance, and encourages giving yourself permission to try, learn from the result, and adjust. Action often produces the motivation you thought you needed first.

In this episode, Corey Proffitt-Boyd explores why self-care shouldn’t be treated as a reward to be earned and how making regular care part of everyday life can improve health and resilience. He discusses massage as therapeutic maintenance, the role of complementary and conventional care, practical approaches to affordability, and a special message to caregivers about protecting their own well-being.

In this episode Corey Proffitt-Boyd explains why low back pain isn’t always a muscle problem in the area you feel, what questions a massage therapist asks to determine whether massage is appropriate, and how other areas like the hamstrings and pelvis can contribute to back discomfort. He also covers when to see a medical provider, what to expect during a massage assessment, simple post‑massage care, and practical self‑care tips—move regularly, stretch gently if it feels good, and treat massage as part of ongoing body maintenance rather than a last‑resort fix.