Spines don’t just bend — they reveal who we are, how we adapt, and where modern medicine is still failing. Today on <a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'>Crackin’ Backs</a>, we sit down with a man who’s been inside those hidden curves, seen what the X-rays don’t show, and is rewriting the entire narrative around scoliosis. Meet <a href='https://scolicare.com/scolicare-announcement-dr-jeb-mcaviney-joins-sosort-board/'>Dr. Jeb McAviney</a>: chiropractor, researcher, speaker, and CEO of <a href='https://scolicare.com/'>ScoliCare.</a> With over two decades in non-surgical spinal deformity care, Dr. McAviney holds a Master of Chiropractic and a Master of Pain Medicine—he’s also developed breakthrough programs like ScoliBalance® and ScoliBrace® and now sits on the board of the International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT).What we’ll uncover in this episode:<ul><li>Why scoliosis is not just a teenage issue—and how adult curves are being ignored.</li><li>The biggest shifts in scoliosis treatment in the last 2–4 years that many clinicians or parents don’t know—and why that lag can be dangerous.</li><li>The emotional and identity weight that sits on someone’s spine—what the image can’t tell you, but Dr. McAviney sees.</li><li>The sacred cows of scoliosis care: What practices will we look back on in 10 years and say, “How did we ever think that was acceptable?”</li><li>The global scoreboard: Which countries are getting scoliosis care right, which ones are shockingly behind, and what explains the difference.</li></ul>If you’ve ever wondered what your spine really says about you—this is the episode you can’t skip. Learn more about Dr. McAviney &amp; join the mission:<ul><li><a href='https://scolicare.com/'>ScoliCare</a></li></ul>Tune in now—because the curve in your spine might be writing the story you haven’t yet heard.We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. <a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'>Crackin Backs Podcast</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Spines don’t just bend — they &lt;em&gt;reveal&lt;/em&gt; who we are, how we adapt, and where modern medicine is still failing. Today on &lt;a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'&gt;Crackin’ Backs&lt;/a&gt;, we sit down with a man who’s been inside those hidden curves, seen what the X-rays don’t show, and is rewriting the entire narrative around scoliosis.&lt;br/&gt;Meet &lt;a href='https://scolicare.com/scolicare-announcement-dr-jeb-mcaviney-joins-sosort-board/'&gt;Dr. Jeb McAviney&lt;/a&gt;: chiropractor, researcher, speaker, and CEO of &lt;a href='https://scolicare.com/'&gt;ScoliCare.&lt;/a&gt; With over two decades in non-surgical spinal deformity care, Dr. McAviney holds a Master of Chiropractic and a Master of Pain Medicine—he’s also developed breakthrough programs like ScoliBalance® and ScoliBrace® and now sits on the board of the International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What we’ll uncover in this episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why scoliosis is &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; just a teenage issue—and how adult curves are being ignored.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The biggest shifts in scoliosis treatment in the last 2–4 years that many clinicians or parents don’t know—and why that lag can be dangerous.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The emotional and identity weight that sits on someone’s spine—what the image can’t tell you, but Dr. McAviney sees.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The sacred cows of scoliosis care: What practices will we look back on in 10 years and say, “How did we ever think that was acceptable?”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The global scoreboard: Which countries are getting scoliosis care right, which ones are shockingly behind, and what explains the difference.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever wondered what your spine &lt;em&gt;really&lt;/em&gt; says about you—this is the episode you can’t skip.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Learn more about Dr. McAviney &amp;amp; join the mission:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://scolicare.com/'&gt;ScoliCare&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in now—because the curve in your spine might be writing the story you haven’t yet heard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt; Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Crackin Backs Podcast&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Spines don’t just bend — they reveal who we are, how we adapt, and where modern medicine is still failing. Today on Crackin’ Backs, we sit down with a man who’s been inside those hidden curves, seen what the X-rays don’t show, and is rewriting the entire narrative around scoliosis. Meet Dr. Jeb McAviney: chiropractor, researcher, speaker, and CEO of ScoliCare. With over two decades in non-surgical spinal deformity care, Dr. McAviney holds a Master of Chiropractic and a Master of Pain Medicine...

If You Think Scoliosis Is ‘Just for Kids’… Dr. Jeb McAviney Has a Wake-Up Call.

Most people fear one life-changing setback. <a href='https://blanchardinspires.com/'>Matt Blanchard</a> has survived two. And today on <a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'>Crackin’ Backs</a>, we’re not just talking about recovery — we’re talking about life after paralysis. What happens when the crowds fade, the rehab ends, and an entirely new version of living begins?Matt’s story is as raw and real as they come. In 2006, a rollover accident left him with a T-12 spinal cord injury, paralyzed from the waist down. After 15 years of relentless therapy he defied the odds and walked again. Then in 2021 a head-on collision with a drunk driver erased his progress — the jaws of life, an air-lift to a trauma center, paralysis again. Through it all, Matt founded <a href='https://southernutahadaptivesports.org/'>St. George Adaptive Sports</a>, became a nationally recognized motivational speaker, and rewrote what resilience, strength and real living mean.What You’ll Learn in This Episode<ul><li>How identity dies and is reborn when you rebuild life twice after paralysis — the truth behind “starting over.”</li><li>The smallest, most overlooked daily habit that keeps Matt grounded, mentally resilient and strong — still to this day.</li><li>What happens after the world stops watching: how do you create momentum when no one is cheering and your body still carries the load?</li><li>What healthcare providers still get wrong about the long-term physical realities of paralysis — and the hidden mental load they often miss.</li><li>A perspective every fully-mobile athlete would gain if they lived just one day in Matt’s body — about training, gratitude and physical mastery.</li></ul>Connect &amp; Support the Mission If you feel inspired by Matt’s journey and want to join the cause:<ul><li>Visit St. George Adaptive Sports (Utah-based nonprofit) to donate, volunteer or learn how adaptive golf and inclusive recreation are rewriting strength <a href='https://southernutahadaptivesports.org/'>HERE</a></li><li>Follow Matt on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/mattyblanch3'>@mattyblanch3</a> &amp; Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/matt.blanchard333?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Matt Blanchard 333</a> to stay updated, share his message and support his speaking mission.</li><li>Book Matt as a speaker or connect for collaboration via <a href='https://blanchardinspires.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>BlanchardInspires.com</a></li></ul>We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. <a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'>Crackin Backs Podcast</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Most people fear one life-changing setback. &lt;a href='https://blanchardinspires.com/'&gt;Matt Blanchard&lt;/a&gt; has survived &lt;b&gt;two&lt;/b&gt;. And today on &lt;a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'&gt;Crackin’ Backs&lt;/a&gt;, we’re not just talking about recovery — we’re talking about &lt;b&gt;life after paralysis&lt;/b&gt;. What happens when the crowds fade, the rehab ends, and an entirely new version of living begins?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matt’s story is as raw and real as they come. In 2006, a rollover accident left him with a T-12 spinal cord injury, paralyzed from the waist down. After 15 years of relentless therapy he defied the odds and walked again. Then in 2021 a head-on collision with a drunk driver erased his progress — the jaws of life, an air-lift to a trauma center, paralysis again. Through it all, Matt founded &lt;a href='https://southernutahadaptivesports.org/'&gt;St. George Adaptive Sports&lt;/a&gt;, became a nationally recognized motivational speaker, and rewrote what resilience, strength and real living mean.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What You’ll Learn in This Episode&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How identity dies and is reborn when you rebuild life &lt;b&gt;twice&lt;/b&gt; after paralysis — the truth behind “starting over.”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The &lt;em&gt;smallest, most overlooked daily habit&lt;/em&gt; that keeps Matt grounded, mentally resilient and strong — still to this day.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What happens &lt;b&gt;after&lt;/b&gt; the world stops watching: how do you create momentum when no one is cheering and your body still carries the load?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What healthcare providers still get wrong about the long-term physical realities of paralysis — and the hidden mental load they often miss.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A perspective every fully-mobile athlete would gain if they lived just one day in Matt’s body — about training, gratitude and physical mastery.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect &amp;amp; Support the Mission&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you feel inspired by Matt’s journey and want to join the cause:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Visit St. George Adaptive Sports (Utah-based nonprofit) to donate, volunteer or learn how adaptive golf and inclusive recreation are rewriting strength &lt;a href='https://southernutahadaptivesports.org/'&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Follow Matt on Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/mattyblanch3'&gt;@mattyblanch3&lt;/a&gt; &amp;amp; Facebook: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/matt.blanchard333?utm_source=chatgpt.com'&gt;Matt Blanchard 333&lt;/a&gt; to stay updated, share his message and support his speaking mission.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Book Matt as a speaker or connect for collaboration via &lt;a href='https://blanchardinspires.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'&gt;BlanchardInspires.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt; Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Crackin Backs Podcast&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Most people fear one life-changing setback. Matt Blanchard has survived two. And today on Crackin’ Backs, we’re not just talking about recovery — we’re talking about life after paralysis. What happens when the crowds fade, the rehab ends, and an entirely new version of living begins? Matt’s story is as raw and real as they come. In 2006, a rollover accident left him with a T-12 spinal cord injury, paralyzed from the waist down. After 15 years of relentless therapy he defied the odds and walke...

He Survived Paralysis Twice. What Matt Blanchard Reveals Next Will Change How You See Your Own Life

On today’s episode of the <a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'>Crackin’ Backs Podcast</a>, we sit down with one of the most quietly powerful humans we’ve ever met—<a href='https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2015/06/12/firefighter-from-milford-overcomes-major-injury-on-american-ninja-warrior/'>Dennis Lappin</a>, a career firefighter, father, and American Ninja Warrior who embodies what real strength looks like when no one’s watching.Dennis runs toward burning buildings for a living… and for fun, he runs straight into obstacles most people wouldn’t ever attempt.But his story isn’t about the spotlight. It’s about the moment the lights went out.While competing on <a href='https://www.nbc.com/american-ninja-warrior'>American Ninja Warrior</a>, Dennis tore his Achilles and calf—an injury known to end athletic careers, especially for tactical athletes who rely on explosive strength and stability. Doctors told him he might never compete again. Most people would’ve taken that as their cue to step back.Dennis didn’t.He didn’t fight his way back for cameras, applause, or a redemption storyline. He came back because ordinary people don’t do extraordinary things—extraordinary decisions do.In this raw, emotional, and deeply human conversation, we explore: The exact moment he decided “I’m not done”Was it in the firehouse, during rehab, or alone at home when doubt got loud? Dennis opens up about the internal line he refused to cross. How he built elite-level fitness around 24-hour firefighter shifts, stress, trauma, and unpredictabilityFirefighting isn’t structured—so neither was his training. His system wasn’t built on convenience… it was built inside chaos. How he balanced three identities: firefighter, athlete, and fatherWhat happens when the heaviest “hat” isn’t the one people see? Dennis talks about emotional load, fatigue, and showing up even when you’re empty. Why his rehab philosophy wasn’t to “get back,” but to LEVEL UPHe breaks down the one rehab principle everyone ignores—and why it completely changed his recovery. The real fear he faced—on a fire call and on the Ninja Warrior courseAnd the exact mindset tool he used to get through the type of fear you don’t talk about. His message for anyone who says: “I’m too tired, too old, too busy, too late”Dennis doesn’t give motivational clichés. He gives truth earned in smoke, sweat, and setbacks. What healthcare providers often misunderstand about firefighters and tactical athletesIf you treat firefighters, law enforcement, or military personnel—this is a masterclass in understanding stress load, biology, and performance under pressure. The one life lesson he hopes his kids remember from watching him fall and rise againA moment that will hit every parent, coach, and athlete right in the chest.This episode isn’t about Ninja Warrior. It isn’t about firefighting.It’s about every human being who has ever been knocked down and had to decide whether today is the day they stay down… or rise.We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. <a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'>Crackin Backs Podcast</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On today’s episode of the &lt;a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Crackin’ Backs Podcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, we sit down with one of the most quietly powerful humans we’ve ever met—&lt;a href='https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2015/06/12/firefighter-from-milford-overcomes-major-injury-on-american-ninja-warrior/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dennis Lappin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, a career firefighter, father, and American Ninja Warrior who embodies what real strength looks like when no one’s watching.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dennis runs toward burning buildings for a living…&lt;br/&gt;and for fun, he runs straight into obstacles most people wouldn’t ever attempt.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But his story isn’t about the spotlight.&lt;br/&gt;It’s about the moment the lights went out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While competing on &lt;a href='https://www.nbc.com/american-ninja-warrior'&gt;&lt;b&gt;American Ninja Warrior&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, Dennis tore his Achilles and calf—an injury known to end athletic careers, especially for tactical athletes who rely on explosive strength and stability. Doctors told him he might never compete again. Most people would’ve taken that as their cue to step back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dennis didn’t.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He didn’t fight his way back for cameras, applause, or a redemption storyline.&lt;br/&gt;He came back because ordinary people don’t do extraordinary things—extraordinary decisions do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this raw, emotional, and deeply human conversation, we explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; The exact moment he decided “I’m not done”&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Was it in the firehouse, during rehab, or alone at home when doubt got loud? Dennis opens up about the internal line he refused to cross.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; How he built elite-level fitness around 24-hour firefighter shifts, stress, trauma, and unpredictability&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Firefighting isn’t structured—so neither was his training. His system wasn’t built on convenience… it was built inside chaos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; How he balanced three identities: firefighter, athlete, and father&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What happens when the heaviest “hat” isn’t the one people see? Dennis talks about emotional load, fatigue, and showing up even when you’re empty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; Why his rehab philosophy wasn’t to “get back,” but to LEVEL UP&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He breaks down the one rehab principle everyone ignores—and why it completely changed his recovery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; The real fear he faced—on a fire call and on the Ninja Warrior course&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And the exact mindset tool he used to get through the type of fear you don’t talk about.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; His message for anyone who says: “I’m too tired, too old, too busy, too late”&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dennis doesn’t give motivational clichés. He gives truth earned in smoke, sweat, and setbacks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; What healthcare providers often misunderstand about firefighters and tactical athletes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you treat firefighters, law enforcement, or military personnel—this is a masterclass in understanding stress load, biology, and performance under pressure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt; The one life lesson he hopes his kids remember from watching him fall and rise again&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A moment that will hit every parent, coach, and athlete right in the chest.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode isn’t about Ninja Warrior.&lt;br/&gt;It isn’t about firefighting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s about &lt;em&gt;every human being who has ever been knocked down and had to decide whether today is the day they stay down… or rise.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt; Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Crackin Backs Podcast&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On today’s episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with one of the most quietly powerful humans we’ve ever met—Dennis Lappin, a career firefighter, father, and American Ninja Warrior who embodies what real strength looks like when no one’s watching. Dennis runs toward burning buildings for a living… and for fun, he runs straight into obstacles most people wouldn’t ever attempt. But his story isn’t about the spotlight. It’s about the moment the lights went out. While competing on&nb...

Not Done Yet: Firefighter Dennis Lappin’s Comeback From Fear, Injury, and 'You’re Finished'

In this compelling episode of the <a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'>Crackin’ Backs Podcast</a>, we sit down with <a href='https://www.shieldoflife.com/about'>Dr. Andria Klioze</a>—physician, disease-reversal pioneer, and founder of the wellness platform Shield of Life. After years inside the rule-bound system of the Veterans Affairs (VA) caring for patients with advanced illnesses, Dr. Klioze made a bold decision: to leave the traditional structure and build a new model of care focused on gut health, soil microbiome, energy medicine, and true resilience.In this episode you’ll learn:<ul><li>What it costs a doctor to trade “prescriptions for possibility,” and how hope, truth, love and faith can meet evidence-based medicine.</li><li>The hardest lessons she had to unlearn after stepping away from the VA, and what healing really looks like when you remove bureaucracy.</li><li>Why she calls her garden philosophy – and how the soil beneath your feet may reflect the health within your body.</li><li>Her breakthrough integration of the human gut microbiome, soil biology and pulsed electromagnetic activation (PEMA), uniting energy medicine and biology.</li><li>A life-changing patient story that redefines “reversal,” and the tools she uses when everyday life feels numb or cynical to keep belief alive.</li></ul>Whether you’re looking for ways to reverse disease, reboot your health, or question the limits of modern medicine, this discussion cuts deep. It’s for the seekers, the skeptics, and anyone ready to step into possibility.About Dr. Andria Klioze: Dr. Klioze graduated from the Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1995, completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1999 and a fellowship in faculty development in 2002. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. In 2002 she left her role as Director of Faculty Development at UF and as a hospitalist for the VA in Gainesville, to work in the VA’s new metabolic clinic in Daytona Beach. Today she leads Shield of Life, a physician-led program that focuses on disease-mitigation, remission and reversal through holistic, science-driven protocols.Learn more &amp; connect with Dr. Klioze: Website: <a href='https://www.shieldoflife.com/'>Shield for Life</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/drandriaklioze/?hl=en&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com'>@drandriaklioze</a> Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/drandriaklioze/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>Shield of Life Facebook Page</a> (Check for her podcast, webinars and educational series at her site.)Don’t miss this—tap in now and discover what modern medicine misses, what your body knows, and how one physician is rewriting the rules of healing.We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. <a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'>Crackin Backs Podcast</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this compelling episode of the &lt;a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'&gt;Crackin’ Backs Podcast&lt;/a&gt;, we sit down with &lt;a href='https://www.shieldoflife.com/about'&gt;Dr. Andria Klioze&lt;/a&gt;—physician, disease-reversal pioneer, and founder of the wellness platform Shield of Life. After years inside the rule-bound system of the Veterans Affairs (VA) caring for patients with advanced illnesses, Dr. Klioze made a bold decision: to leave the traditional structure and build a new model of care focused on gut health&lt;b&gt;, &lt;/b&gt;soil microbiome&lt;b&gt;, &lt;/b&gt;energy medicine&lt;b&gt;, &lt;/b&gt;and&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;true resilience&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode you’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What it costs a doctor to trade “prescriptions for possibility,” and how hope, truth, love and faith can meet evidence-based medicine.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The hardest lessons she had to unlearn after stepping away from the VA, and what healing really looks like when you remove bureaucracy.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why she calls her garden &lt;em&gt;philosophy&lt;/em&gt; – and how the soil beneath your feet may reflect the health within your body.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Her breakthrough integration of the human gut microbiome, soil biology and pulsed electromagnetic activation (PEMA), uniting energy medicine and biology.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A life-changing patient story that redefines “reversal,” and the tools she uses when everyday life feels numb or cynical to keep belief alive.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re looking for ways to reverse disease, reboot your health, or question the limits of modern medicine, this discussion cuts deep. It’s for the seekers, the skeptics, and anyone ready to step into possibility.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About Dr. Andria Klioze:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Dr. Klioze graduated from the Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1995, completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1999 and a fellowship in faculty development in 2002. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. In 2002 she left her role as Director of Faculty Development at UF and as a hospitalist for the VA in Gainesville, to work in the VA’s new metabolic clinic in Daytona Beach. Today she leads Shield of Life, a physician-led program that focuses on disease-mitigation, remission and reversal through holistic, science-driven protocols.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Learn more &amp;amp; connect with Dr. Klioze:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Website: &lt;a href='https://www.shieldoflife.com/'&gt;Shield for Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/drandriaklioze/?hl=en&amp;amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com'&gt;@drandriaklioze&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Facebook: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/drandriaklioze/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'&gt;Shield of Life Facebook Page&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;em&gt;(Check for her podcast, webinars and educational series at her site.)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Don’t miss this&lt;/b&gt;—tap in now and discover what modern medicine misses, what your body knows, and how one physician is rewriting the rules of healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt; Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Crackin Backs Podcast&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this compelling episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Andria Klioze—physician, disease-reversal pioneer, and founder of the wellness platform Shield of Life. After years inside the rule-bound system of the Veterans Affairs (VA) caring for patients with advanced illnesses, Dr. Klioze made a bold decision: to leave the traditional structure and build a new model of care focused on gut health, soil microbiome, energy medicine, and true resilience. In this episode you’ll ...

Healing What Medicine Missed- Dr Andria Klioze

What if greatness isn’t something you’re born with… but something you grow into?On today’s episode of the <a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'>Crackin’ Backs Podcast</a>, we sit down with one of the nation’s leading minds in performance psychology: <a href='https://www.atheyperformance.com/'>Dr. Amy Athey</a>, Chief Wellbeing Officer at the University of Arizona, former NCAA athlete, and trusted mental performance advisor to Olympians, Special Forces operators, professional athletes, and high-pressure CEOs.Dr. Athey has spent decades inside the mindset of the world’s highest achievers — and her message is both powerful and radically freeing: Greatness isn’t fixed. Talent isn’t destiny. The truly elite are simply… still evolving.In this eye-opening conversation, we dive deep into: The biggest myth about talent and greatness — and why believing it is dangerous for your potential  How elite performers fall in love with the process, especially when results stall  Why reflection is a performance superpower (and what the “action of reflection” actually looks like in real life)  How Olympians and executives keep going when motivation dies  The role of connection, purpose, and community in building mental resilience  Self-compassion vs. inner fire — how to stay driven without destroying yourself  The internal shift that separates those who crumble from those who evolve after injury, loss, burnout, or failure  And the personal moment that forced Dr. Athey herself to evolve — reshaping her work and her missionThis episode is a must-listen for athletes, coaches, clinicians, leaders, and anyone chasing high performance without sacrificing wellbeing. If you want to understand what truly drives greatness — and how to build it within yourself — this conversation will change the way you train, think, and live.Learn more about Dr. Amy <a href='https://www.atheyperformance.com/'>HERE</a>We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. <a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'>Crackin Backs Podcast</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;What if greatness isn’t something you’re born with… but something you &lt;em&gt;grow into&lt;/em&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On today’s episode of the &lt;a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'&gt;Crackin’ Backs Podcast&lt;/a&gt;, we sit down with one of the nation’s leading minds in performance psychology: &lt;a href='https://www.atheyperformance.com/'&gt;Dr. Amy Athey&lt;/a&gt;, Chief Wellbeing Officer at the University of Arizona, former NCAA athlete, and trusted mental performance advisor to Olympians, Special Forces operators, professional athletes, and high-pressure CEOs&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Athey has spent decades inside the mindset of the world’s highest achievers — and her message is both powerful and radically freeing:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Greatness isn’t fixed. Talent isn’t destiny. The truly elite are simply… still evolving.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this eye-opening conversation, we dive deep into:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; The biggest myth about talent and greatness — and why believing it is dangerous for your potential&lt;br/&gt; How elite performers fall in love with the process, especially when results stall&lt;br/&gt; Why reflection is a performance superpower (and what the “action of reflection” actually looks like in real life)&lt;br/&gt; How Olympians and executives keep going when motivation dies&lt;br/&gt; The role of connection, purpose, and community in building mental resilience&lt;br/&gt; Self-compassion vs. inner fire — how to stay driven without destroying yourself&lt;br/&gt; The internal shift that separates those who crumble from those who evolve after injury, loss, burnout, or failure&lt;br/&gt; And the personal moment that forced Dr. Athey herself to evolve — reshaping her work and her mission&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a must-listen for athletes, coaches, clinicians, leaders, and anyone chasing high performance without sacrificing wellbeing. If you want to understand what truly drives greatness — and how to build it within yourself — this conversation will change the way you train, think, and live.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about Dr. Amy &lt;a href='https://www.atheyperformance.com/'&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt; Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.crackinbackspodcast.com/'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Crackin Backs Podcast&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What if greatness isn’t something you’re born with… but something you grow into? On today’s episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with one of the nation’s leading minds in performance psychology: Dr. Amy Athey, Chief Wellbeing Officer at the University of Arizona, former NCAA athlete, and trusted mental performance advisor to Olympians, Special Forces operators, professional athletes, and high-pressure CEOs. Dr. Athey has spent decades inside the mindset of the world’s highest ac...

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We are two sport chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “crackin Backs” but a deep dive into philosophies on physical, mental and nutritional well-being. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the greatest gems that you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Podcast Sponsors: Stark Roast Coffee: https://www.starkroast.com/products/crackin-backs-podcast-blend Guardian Grains:&nbsp;

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