In this week’s episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I discuss the importance of feeling instead of thinking. I recently took a course from the Barral Institute with one of my favorite instructors, Ron Mariotti, all about visceral vascular manipulation. Ron has been an integral part of how and what I teach with the LTAP™ because he’s one of the main instructors who taught me how to be better at listening to the body with my hands. In the episode, you’ll hear how a tec...
It’s all about what’s on the inside that counts on this week’s episode of the Unreal Results podcast. This episode is recorded from a talk I did for Katie St. Clair’s mentorship program where I just happened to dive deep into the viscera, in particular the connections between organ health and overall body function. In this episode, you’ll hear about the mechanics of how the viscera move within the body and the physiological importance of maintaining visceral mobility for vitality and fu...
This week on the Unreal Results podcast, its all about understanding (or at least trying to) the nervous system. I’m currently going through my online LTAP level 1 course with a new cohort and thought that making an episode regarding the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology would be helpful for them, but also for you. In this episode, I do a deep dive on the interplay between the central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, and enteric nervous system and their impact on the visce...
In this week’s episode of the Unreal Results podcast, you’ll hear about how the LTAP™ can be successful in any healthcare/movement setting. In this episode, you’ll mainly hear an interview that I did with an LTAP™ alumnus, Julie Embree, who happens to be a seasoned physical therapist who works in an insurance-based outpatient clinic with 45-minute sessions. You’ll hear how Julie has utilized the LTAP™ framework in her clinical practice to improve outcomes and why she thinks it’s a...
This is part 2 of a special 2-part episode week on the Unreal Results podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear from more alumni who have gone through the LTAP™ courses and Revitalize Mentorship program. The two alumni you’ll hear on this specific episode, are a specialized Pilates instructor and an athletic trainer who share their motivations for joining the LTAP™, their experiences, and the transformations they’ve seen in their practices. They also discuss how they have been integra...
We’ve got a special 2-part episode this week on the Unreal Results podcast. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from alumni who have gone through the LTAP™ courses and Revitalize Mentorship program. These professionals include physical therapists, athletic trainers, and massage therapists who share their motivations for joining the LTAP™, their experiences, and the transformations they’ve seen in their practices. They also discuss how integrating the LTAP™ has helped with burnout, imp...
On this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I take some inspiration from a question I got from an athletic trainer who is taking my free mini-course, The Missing Link. Her question was regarding how the SI joint may be affected in hockey players due to various reasons including skating, shooting the puck, and their general playing position. In this episode, you’ll hear me break down how I think about how a hockey player’s dynamic posture and movement affect the visceral and neu...
We’ve got a special guest episode this week on the Unreal Results Podcast as I am joined by the expert in plyometrics, Matt McInnes Watson. In this episode you’ll hear Matt share his unique approach to plyometric training, emphasizing the importance of breaking down inhibition and maintaining rhythmical patterns for overall health and resilience. You’ll also hear about the benefits of yielding exercises, the role of fascial fitness, and practical applications of plyometrics you can appl...
This week on the Unreal Results Podcast, I dive deep into the complexities of restoring knee flexion following an injury or surgery. This is a topic that I know all too well as I spent many days in PT having my knee forced into flexion and well, I still don’t have full knee flexion. In this episode, I talk about some of my favorite techniques that don’t require you to force your patient into tears to help them achieve full knee flexion. You’ll hear me discuss some of my favo...
This week on the Unreal Results podcast, I talk about one of my favorite topics - the Gillet SI joint test. Gillet’s test or sometimes known as the March test or Stork test, is typically known for having poor reliability based on previous research. If you’ve been following along for some time, you probably know that said research likes to get thrown around by the EBP police when I make posts on social media. But the often overlooked part of these research studies is that the...
In this week’s episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I talk about recognizing and responding to red flags in patient care. First and foremost, this topic is important to me because this is what happened with my mom’s cancer diagnosis, which I talked all about in episode 1 of this podcast. I talk about how it’s important to recognize when a patient’s condition isn’t progressing as expected and the need to consider possible underlying visceral issues or red flags such as cancer or infect...
This week on the Unreal Results podcast, I talk about the often-overlooked impact of the colon on overall health and performance. In this episode, I dive real deep into the anatomy and physiology of the colon highlighting its intricate connections to the nervous system and beyond. You’ll hear how the colon can cause symptoms such as back pain, sciatica, and even foot pain. I also provide ways for the healthcare and movement provider to assess issues in the colon as well as p...
Welcome back to the Unreal Results Podcast! After a little summer hiatus, I’m back to recording new weekly episodes. In this particular episode, I talk about what I’ve been up to these past 6 weeks including working with one of my closest athletes, my birthday celebrations, and some personal health issues. But the main topic for today’s episode revolves around the body’s compensation mechanisms and how healthcare & movement providers should not fixate on them. You’...
In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I talk about the often overlooked sartorius muscle. This episode happens to be a clip from episode 26, Sartorius B.I.G. In this episode, I talk a little bit more of why the sartorius muscle should not be overlooked including its connection to peripheral nerves, vascular structures, and its fascial lines & containers. It’s honestly one of my go-to spots for treatment and I share some of my techniques that I utilize in this ar...
In this week’s episode of the Unreal Results podcast, you’re going to find out that I feel some type of way about “releasing” the psoas with hard tools. This is a clip taken from episode 15, Hard No To Hard Tools In The Gut, and just by that title I’m sure you can tell how I feel. This episode highlights the potential risks associated with using hard tools in the gut as well as the safer alternatives that I love to use instead.Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeEpisode 15: Hard No...
This week on the Unreal Results podcast, I’m taking a clip from episode 33, Assessment Is Sexy, to highlight the importance of a good assessment. This was originally a guest episode featuring my friend, teammate, and colleague, Lex Lancaster, where we talk about treating her chronic shoulder pain. I of course highlight the use of the LTAP™ (Locator Test Assessment Protocol) as the basis of any comprehensive assessment to help guide you where the body exhibits any protection patter...
For this week’s episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I’m throwing it back to episode 28, The Power of the Trigeminal Nerve. This is legitimately one of my favorite episodes, which yes, I know I say that a lot, but what I talk about in this clip can be tremendously helpful for your practice if you don’t know this information. In this episode, I talk about how the trigeminal nerve is more than just a sensory nerve to portions of the face and innervates the masseter, but also its r...
In this week’s episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I revisit episode 16, Why The Shoulder Comes Last. Part of the reason why has to do with a story regarding my sister who has been dealing with chronic shoulder pain, which resolved immediately following a treatment that wasn’t for her shoulder. But in this episode, you’ll hear me challenge the traditional approach of treating the shoulder by first understanding the surprising connections & influences of shoulder pain from t...
In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I am taking a clip all the way back from season 1 episode 12, Rest Postures vs. Mobility vs. Stretching. In this specific episode, I highlight insights from Philip Beach’s work that emphasizes floor-based rest postures along with sensory input can improve overall function and mobility. I also talk about the value of making rest postures feel genuinely restful through the use of props, thus facilitating increased mobility without the discomf...
In this week’s episode of the Unreal Results podcast, join me as I talk about practical tips and insights for managing back pain. Some highlights from the episode include understanding the body’s protective response to pain, using pharmaceuticals for back pain relief, respecting the body’s natural protective mechanisms, and improving sensory information & reflexive core stability. These tips not only come from my professional experience but also my personal experience dealing ...