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Welcome to the 27th episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.

To Watch this Episode on Youtube go Here
To Build your own Bulletproof Back go Here
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This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mindset, movement & emotional health.

I am your host, Marion McRae, physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.

What does back pain look like through the lens of Chinese medicine?

In this episode, Maz is joined by Chinese medicine practitioner Riccardo Galleotti to explore how energetic patterns, emotions, organ health, and meridian theory all play a role in persistent back pain.

Together, they unpack the deeper wisdom of traditional Chinese approaches—looking beyond the muscles and into the energy body, discussing how grief, fear, and lifestyle can show up as physical pain… and what you can do to restore balance.

Whether you’re curious about Eastern medicine or just tired of symptom-focused solutions, this episode offers a refreshing, whole-body perspective.

To Find More from Riccardo = Visit The Body Lab Canberra

https://www.thebodylab.au/riccardo-therapist

Do you resonate with our conversations about holistic back pain solutions? If so, I've got something special for you.

My book, From Broken to Bulletproof, is the ideal first step for anyone looking to dive deeper into the Bulletproof Backs Method. Inside, you'll find powerful strategies and insights that blend mental, emotional, and movement techniques to help you tackle back pain at its root.

Head over to www.bulletproofbacks.c

Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation includes tools for your mind, your heart and your body. For help with this - VISIT www.bulletproofbacks.com

You can start with reading a book $ 8.88
Or trialling a simple online course $ 28 - $ 900
Or seek assistance with a trained Bulletproof Backs Coach $ 195
(coaches are all physiotherapists with additional training in holistic practices)
Or Apply to Work with Marion directly.

Check out our Youtube Channel @bulletproofbacks

To reach out with comments, podcast request/ideas, speaking requests -
Email Hello@bulleproofbacks.com

Send us a text

Welcome to the 26th episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.

To Watch this Episode on Youtube go Here
To Build your own Bulletproof Back go Here
To Support this show - buy me a Coffee !

This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mindset, movement & emotional health.

I am your host, Marion McRae, physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.

In this episode, Marion McRae is joined by Brian Traskos, founder of the Somatic Coaching Academy, to explore the deep, emotional roots of back pain—and how somatic awareness can unlock lasting healing.

Brian shares his personal back pain journey, which began at 14 after lifting heavy weights during a time of grief and emotional suppression. For years, his pain cycled on and off—until he discovered the missing piece: the frustration-pain loop and its deeper emotional connections.

Together, Maz and Brian dive into the mind-body connection, grief, self-punishment, and why pain is never just “in your tissues.”

💡 Brian’s Top 3 Somatic Insights for Back Pain Recovery:

1. Focus on what you can do – even with pain in the background. Tune into healthy sensations using breath, gentle movement, and somatic touch.

2. Keep moving forward – have something meaningful in your life that keeps you engaged and purposeful.

3. Don’t do it alone – work with a somatic professional who understands the full biopsychosocial model of pain.

Whether you’re stuck in a chronic pain cycle or looking for a more holistic path to healing, this episode is full of practical wisdom, emotional insight, and nervous-system-friendly tools.

To Find More from Brian At the Somatic Coaching Academy, go here -

https://somaticcoachingacademy.com/

Do you resonate with our conversations about holistic back pain solutions? If so, I've got something special for you.

My book, From Broken to Bulletproof, is the ideal first step for anyone looking to dive deeper into the Bulletproof Backs Method. Inside, you'll find powerful strategies and insights that blend mental, emotional, and movement techniques to help you tackle back pain at its root.

Head over to www.bulletproofbacks.c

Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation includes tools for your mind, your heart and your body. For help with this - VISIT www.bulletproofbacks.com

You can start with reading a book $ 8.88
Or trialling a simple online course $ 28 - $ 900
Or seek assistance with a trained Bulletproof Backs Coach $ 195
(coaches are all physiotherapists with additional training in holistic practices)
Or Apply to Work with Marion directly.

Check out our Youtube Channel @bulletproofbacks

To reach out with comments, podcast request/ideas, speaking requests -
Email Hello@bulleproofbacks.com

Send us a text

Welcome to the 25 th episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.

To Watch this Episode on Youtube go Here
To Build your own Bulletproof Back go Here
To Support this show - buy me a Coffee !

This podcast aims to empower listeners with HOPE that healing is possible when you know how. We discuss strategic tools addressing mindset, movement & emotional health.

I am your host, Marion McRae, physiotherapist & movement addict on a mission to see the existing model of treating back pain evolve. The current model is broken. It focusses almost entirely on the physical body, neglecting the fact that we are all both thinkers and feelers. When the thoughts in our head, and the emotions in our bodies are less than optimal, we fail to thrive.

Struggling with back pain and unsure where to turn? In this episode, we dive deep into the therapeutic relationship—why finding the right therapist can be the game-changer in your recovery.

💡 Topics Covered:
✔️ The importance of pre-hab before back surgery
✔️ How to find a therapist who truly listens
✔️ Why trusting your therapist & your body is crucial
✔️ The power of slivers of joy in the healing process

Join me, Nicole Millar (back pain warrior), and Isobel Barak (expert physiotherapist) as we unpack what makes a quality therapeutic relationship and how to avoid feeling stuck in your recovery.

Resources -

To book a Consultation with Isobel Barak - Expert Physiotherapist based in the Margaret River Region of Western Australia, go to -

https://www.movement-solutions.physio/

Do you resonate with our conversations about holistic back pain solutions? If so, I've got something special for you.

My book, From Broken to Bulletproof, is the ideal first step for anyone looking to dive deeper into the Bulletproof Backs Method. Inside, you'll find powerful strategies and insights that blend mental, emotional, and movement techniques to help you tackle back pain at its root.

Head over to www.bulletproofbacks.c

Holistic Back Pain Rehabilitation includes tools for your mind, your heart and your body. For help with this - VISIT www.bulletproofbacks.com

You can start with reading a book $ 8.88
Or trialling a simple online course $ 28 - $ 900
Or seek assistance with a trained Bulletproof Backs Coach $ 195
(coaches are all physiotherapists with additional training in holistic practices)
Or Apply to Work with Marion directly.

Check out our Youtube Channel @bulletproofbacks

To reach out with comments, podcast request/ideas, speaking requests -
Email Hello@bulleproofbacks.com