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

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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 -
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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

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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
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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.

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

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Welcome to the 24 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
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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.

In this episode, Meera shares her transformative journey of overcoming chronic back pain through mental and emotional strategies, highlighting the impact on physical health. She discusses her struggle since a fall at 12, leading to a life-changing experience that altered her perception of pain. She explores Ascension and surrender as paths to living harmoniously with pain, emphasizing its role in personal growth.

Meera's Top tips -

1. Put less effort into movement: This reduces effort and can lead to more flexibility and relaxation.
2. Observe the body without agenda: By closing your eyes and purely observing your body sensations without judgment or a healing agenda, you can initiate healing. This practice can soothe pain and highlight areas of resistance.
3. Recognize the pain story: Noticing the thoughts surrounding your pain helps in becoming more aware of the dialogue about your pain. By becoming conscious of these thoughts, the suffering, which is an unconscious process, begins to diminish.

Meera's Resources -

Website:
https://boundless-meditation.co.uk/

Books:
Peace or Pain: Discovering the unbroken you and changing your relationship with pain https://amzn.eu/d/4A385VG

Surrender is good for the Soul: The art of surrendering to gain fulfilment in life https://amzn.eu/d/8M0svpd

Peace or Pain Workbook and Journal
https://amzn.eu/d/duapLI5

YouTube Channel:
https://youtube.com/@MeeraIshaya73?si=9sluPPOUclvdp87N

Feel the Body 1 Meditation

https://youtu.be/ftVYZf5T_3c

Support the show

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

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Welcome to the 23 nd episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.

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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.

In this Podcast I interview Paul Buckey, the founder of an organisation that teaches a healing method called BioTouch. Paul shares how he discovered BioTouch through a very cool guy called "Norman" and its impact on back pain sufferers. The conversation delves into the simplicity and effectiveness of BioTouch, the importance of self-awareness in healing, and empowering individuals to take control of their own well-being. The script highlights the healing potential of human touch, the value of caregiver involvement in healing processes, and the significance of simplicity in healing modalities.

Paul's Top tips -

1. Do the bio Touch Greeting and finger sweeping as outlined in the book below
2. Visit the Website below for more information
3. Just TRY IT ! So Simple - Everything to gain, nothing to lose

Paul's Resources -

Here is the link to the free Bio-Touch Training ebook:
https://www.justtouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Bio-Touch-Ebook.pdf

Here is the Website https://www.justtouch.com/

Support the Show.

Support the show

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 22 nd 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.

Mike Sententia, the founder and lead healer at Healing Lab, brings a unique approach to chronic pain management through energy healing, as discussed in a podcast. With a background in energy healing since 1991 and authorship of notable works like "Arthritis: Natural Health and Prevention" and the forthcoming "Transforming Pain: The Emerging Science of Energy Healing for Pain Management," Mike aims to blend energy healing with mainstream medicine, advocating for insurance coverage. His Healing Lab distinguishes itself with a money-back guarantee, underscoring the evidence-based methods behind its practices. In the podcast, Mike delves into how energy healing impacts cellular functions, offers personalized adjustments for various tissues, and utilizes innovative methods like remote sessions with metal cards. He stresses the importance of evidence-based validation, ongoing client feedback, and individualized treatment plans in achieving mainstream recognition for energy healing.

Mike's Top tips -

1. Look for practitioners who offer a money-back guarantee for their services.
2. Focus less on certifications and more on testimonials, especially video testimonials from real clients.
3. Consider trying energy medicine as it is generally safe and might offer relief without harmful side effects.

Mike's Resources -

Book your free holistic pain consultation at https://healinglab.org/

Holistic chronic pain support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticoa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healinglabsf
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healinglab_bayarea/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@healinglab.bayarea
Tiktok:

Support the show

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

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Welcome to the 21 st episode of the Building a Bulletproof Back podcast.

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 enlightening conversation, Amanda Freed shares her journey of coping with unexpected back pain despite her active lifestyle. She emphasizes the importance of rest, mindfulness, and communication with one's body in the healing process. Amanda advocates for a holistic approach to rehabilitation, incorporating physical, mental, and emotional aspects to address the root causes of back pain.

Through her own experience, Amanda challenges traditional perspectives on core strength and back pain treatment, encouraging a shift in mindset towards comprehensive healing. She offers online sessions for yoga, mindfulness, and women's empowerment, providing tools and support for individuals seeking to address back pain and reclaim their well-being on all levels.

Favourite Quotes -

• "We're so afraid of rest. That's where the gold is."
• "Your body is talking to you. When we're frantic... we can't hear those messages."
• "The idea of healing fully instead of quickly."
• "What opened up in my life? Had I gone back, it didn't work."
• "I do women's empowerment because a lot of this is, we've lost our power."

Amanda’s tools:

1. Yoga
2. Mindfulness
3. Meditation

Amanda's Top tips -

1. Embrace rest; it's where the healing begins.
2. Practice mindful listening to your body's signals and needs.
3. Prioritize diagnostics to understand the root cause of the pain.
4. Focus on gradual rehabilitation instead of rushing back to previous activities.
5. Consider holistic approaches that address physical, mental, and emotional aspects of healing.

Amanda's Resources -

Instagram handle @afyoga25

Facebook is Amanda Freed

Tik Tok is @afyoga25

amandafreed25@gmail.com

Support the show

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 20 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.

Dr. Scott Bertrand, a retired chiropractor, shares his journey of developing the All Core 360, a revolutionary rehab unit, born out of his own back pain experiences. His frustration with ineffective rehab methods led him to create a device that challenges the core's survival mechanism through reflexive, subconscious training. By tilting and rotating, the All Core engages muscles dynamically, promoting balance and correcting imbalances, leading to improved posture and reduced pain. Customizable to individual needs, it's used both in rehab and athletic performance training, proving to be a game-changer in both arenas.

Favourite Quotes -

• "The body absolutely knows how to heal itself... What a good physician does is they take that innate wisdom and then do everything you can to foster that, encourage it, help it along the path that it's doing anyway."
• "The survival mechanism of the spine and the core is to maintain that perfect posture... We don't get hurt when we're in posture. We get hurt when we're bent over and twisted."

Scott’s tools:

1. The All Core 360 - Visit here to learn more https://go.allcore360.com/
   
   

Scott's Top tips -

1. Evaluate Posture and Daily Habits: Dr. Bertrand emphasizes the importance of assessing one's posture and daily habits. Often, imbalances in these areas contribute to back pain. Individuals should be mindful of how they sit, stand, sleep, and move throughout the day.
2. Seek Balance: Achieving balance in all aspects of life is crucial for managing back pain. This includes not only physical balance but also balancing activities, habits, and movement patterns.
3. Develop Awareness: Dr. Bertrand stresses the need to develop awareness of how we interact with our bodies. Rather than operating on autopilot, individuals should

Support the show

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