What if the fastest way to change your life isn’t more willpower—but a better doorway into your subconscious?
On today’s Crackin’ Backs Podcast, hypnotherapist Dayana Muzinek (Grace Method™ certified) pulls back the curtain on how hypnotherapy works, why it’s more than “stage hypnosis,” and how focused consciousness can help rewire cue–craving–response patterns that drive anxiety, insomnia, IBS/gut issues, chronic pain, vaping, and doom-scrolling. Dayana breaks down her go-to Grace Method flow—from induction to suggestion to post-session homework—and gives listeners a 90-second at-home interrupt (breath + word cue + micro-move) you can use the moment worry blindsides you. (Grace Method training details here.

We also go where the clicks are:

• Sleep hypnosis & insomnia: What a three-step sleep hypnosis stack looks like, where hypnosis helps, and where the evidence is still emerging. (Peer-reviewed reviews/meta-analyses suggest promise but mixed methodology.
• Gut-directed hypnotherapy (IBS): Why clinicians are calling GDH “guideline-adjacent” and how sessions may reset the gut–brain axis; plus a calm-the-gut script outline to try at home for a week. (Multiple meta-analyses and RCTs show improvements in global IBS symptoms.
• Chronic pain: Where hypnosis fits best (often as an adjunct), and which levers matter most—expectations, imagery, and self-hypnosis between visits. (Recent meta-analytic work supports benefits across mental and somatic outcomes.
• Modern habits & identity change: From vaping to doom-scrolling to GLP-1 era weight loss, Dayana explains how hypnosis supports pre/during/post-GLP-1 phases by targeting the two identity shifts that sustain new behavior.
• Safety & ethics: We tackle myths about false memories and outline Dayana’s trauma-sensitive, evidence-based guardrails, including the safe boundary for self-hypnosis at home.

If you’ve ever searched “Does hypnosis really work for anxiety?”, “sleep hypnosis for insomnia,” “hypnotherapy for IBS,” or “how to break bad habits with hypnosis,” this conversation gives you science, structure, and a starter routine you can use tonight.

Learn More / Book with Dayana

• Connect with Dayana Muzinek (LinkedIn): She’s a Grace Method™ Certified Hypnotherapist and active member of IACT. Message her directly for session inquiries and availability.
• About the Grace Method™ (school, approach, app): Training, philosophy, and consumer resources.

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Is chronic pain really “in the body”… or in the brain’s predictions about the body?
Today on the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jorge Esteves, PhD, DO—an osteopath, educator, and researcher whose work reframes low back pain, sciatica, and other MSK issues through the lens of predictive processing, active inference, and interoception. Dr. Esteves explains why pain is more than a physical signal: it’s shaped by mood, memory, context, and environment—and how the right mix of smart touch, simple movement, precise language, and meaning can rewrite faulty predictions and dial down threat in the nervous system.

We explore what he calls “smart touch”—the affective, well-timed, well-paced contact that improves therapeutic alliance, entrains breath and rhythm, and helps the brain feel safe enough to update its story about the spine. We also unpack fresh imaging work suggesting hands-on care can influence connectivity in pain and interoceptive hubs, including the insula—right where body-signal meaning is made. You’ll leave with a 5-minute daily recalibration (breath cue + one gentle movement + one self-touch drill) to keep predictions aligned with reality—especially during a flare.

What You’ll Learn

• Pain ≠ damage: Why back pain often persists due to over-protective predictions and how to nudge them toward safety.
• Smart touch, real change: How affective touch, pacing, and breath cues shift interoceptive processing and calm threat.
• Therapeutic alliance matters: The first 10 minutes that build trust—and the phrases clinicians should avoid because they raise threat.
• Brains on hands-on care: New imaging insights on how manual therapy may modulate brain connectivity in chronic low back pain.

Learn More / Contact Dr. Esteves

• Official site: Prof Jorge Esteves
• Google Scholar (Atlântica University, Portugal): Google Scholar
• ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jorge-Esteves-3 ResearchGate
• (En)active Inference paper (open-access): Frontiers
• Email (from CV): osteojorge@gmail.com Pro Osteo
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jorge-esteves-27371522/ Pro Osteo
• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/JEsteves_osteo Pro Osteo

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What happens after you kill to survive?

It was Mother’s Day, 2013.
Tennyson Jacobson was home with her newborn and her mom when a man slipped through an unlocked door. In seconds, her safe world vanished—he grabbed her by the ponytail, robbed her, and disappeared.

The next night, he came back.
There was a fight. A knife.
And by the time it was over, the man who tried to destroy her family was dead on her floor.

Most stories end here. But this is where Tennyson’s begins.

In this raw and deeply honest episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we go beyond the headlines to ask the real question: How do you heal after surviving the unimaginable?

What does it take to trust again when your nervous system never lets you forget?
How do you reclaim safety in your own skin?
And why did this terrifying night lead her to a journey of resilience, Internal Family Systems therapy, spiritual exploration, and ultimately… her book, Mother of All Days?

This conversation is about what no one talks about: the years after. It’s about the body keeping score, listening to whispers of intuition, and discovering strength you never knew you had.

Do you think you know what happens after trauma? Think again.

Learn more about Tennyson Jacobson and her work:
Facebook Page: HERE
Book: Mother of All Days – Buy on Amazon

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How far would you go to reshape medicine?

Dr. Janakan Krishnarajah has led over 100 clinical trials, transitioning from bedside physician to a biotech disruptor. On this episode, he reveals that turning point—and the early challenge that redefined his path.

Next: he developed Wafermine, the world’s first sublingual ketamine wafer for acute pain—a bold alternative in the opioid era. How did he convince skeptics this wasn’t anesthesia or recreational use, but revolutionary pain management? We dig into the story behind the innovation and the FDA and EMA approvals that made Phase 3 trials possible

And then came Xativa, a freeze-dried medicinal cannabis wafer. We explore how iX Biopharma pushed this disruptive therapy into mainstream medicine—despite regulatory headwinds and stigma.

This isn't all success: Dr. Krishnarajah opens up about a major setback when dreaming big went wrong—and the lessons that changed his leadership style. You’ll hear why he lives by “pursue life with your whole heart, without regrets,” and how that mantra shapes innovation and company culture at iX Biopharma.

From the explosive growth of the global medicinal cannabis market to the rise of longevity medicine, this conversation spans the past, present, and future of healthcare. What does sublingual NAD for longevity really hold? Is it breakthrough or overhyped? Only one way to find out.

Want the full story behind modern medicine’s boldest bets? Tune in now.

Learn more about Dr. Janakan Krishnarajah and iX Biopharma:

• Official site: ixbiopharma.com
• Product pipeline & platform WaferiX: HERE

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Dr. Eva Nowakowski-Sims: Where Psychedelics, Trauma, and Somatic Therapy Collide

She’s a PhD, a licensed clinical social worker, a certified yoga teacher, and a psychedelic-assisted therapist. She lifts weights as therapy. She breathes, moves, and guides with intention.

And in a world still stuck on surface-level mental health solutions, Dr. Eva Nowakowski-Sims is flipping the script—inviting us to go deeper into the body, beyond talk therapy, and into the sacred space where healing actually happens.

In this raw and revealing episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we dive into a conversation that challenges conventional therapy models and explores what it means to truly heal trauma—through the body, through breath, and yes, through psychedelics like MDMA and psilocybin.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why talk therapy alone often falls short—and what finally made Dr. Eva say “there has to be more”
• The controversial but effective use of psychedelic-assisted therapy, and how to separate healing from "drug culture"
• What trauma-informed weightlifting looks like—and how strength can unlock emotional breakthroughs
• Why yoga, breathwork, and somatics are essential for releasing trauma that words can’t reach
• The visible and visceral signs of real transformation in the therapy room
• How trauma shows up in the body—and how movement can help move it out
• The systemic barriers to healing and the ethical questions surrounding access to these powerful tools
• What Dr. Eva tells people who feel like they’ve “tried everything” and are still stuck
• Her vision for the next generation of trauma therapists—and the outdated mental health beliefs we must leave behind

This isn’t therapy as you know it. This is real, embodied healing—from someone who’s walking the talk.

Learn More About Dr. Eva Nowakowski-Sims:

Instagram: HERE

LinkedIn : HERE

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LIVE from Orlando: Dr. Jason Jaeger on Innovation, Politics, and the Future of Chiropractic

On August 23rd in Orlando, Florida, history was made. For the very first time, the Crackin’ Backs Podcast went LIVE in front of a packed audience at the Florida Chiropractic Convention—and the reaction was nothing short of electric. The energy, the crowd, the conversation—it all came together in a way that proved this show was built for the stage.

Our guest for this groundbreaking event was none other than Dr. Jason Jaeger—a chiropractor unlike any other. He’s a political advocate in the running for Capitol Hill, the inventor of the Universal Tractioning System, a collaborator who has broken barriers by working alongside MDs and PTs, and a dedicated father balancing it all in Las Vegas. In short—he’s a unicorn.

This wasn’t a TED Talk. This wasn’t a lecture. This was a raw, lounge-style conversation about the future of chiropractic, healthcare, and what it really takes to make an impact.

In this first-ever LIVE episode, we dive into:

• How a young chiropractor in 1999 was already lobbying Congress for Medicare reform.
• The invention of a spinal rehab device born out of necessity—and plenty of duct tape.
• What it takes to convince MDs and PTs to collaborate instead of compete.
• The fine line between evidence-based care vs. snake oil salesmanship—and how patients can spot the difference.
• The never-ending subluxation debate and whether there’s finally middle ground.
• Dr. Jaeger’s vision for health freedom and what he’d fight for first in Washington.
• His blueprint to rebuild American healthcare—and where chiropractic belongs at the table.
• One powerful call to arms for healthcare providers everywhere.

This is more than a conversation—it’s a moment. A live show that left the room buzzing and will leave you rethinking what chiropractic can and should be.

Now, for the first time, you can experience it too—the full video and audio from our historic live show at the Florida Chiropractic Convention.

Learn more about Dr. Jason Jaeger here:

• Website: HERE
• Instagram: HERE
• Facebook: HERE

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch the full episode on YouTube.

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On this powerful episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Brittani DaSilva, a U.S. Army veteran, registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and founder of Freedom Nutrition, to talk about what it really takes to break free from toxic dieting and rebuild your relationship with food, fitness, and yourself.

After serving in combat zones while prioritizing mental health, fitness, and nutrition under pressure, Brittani returned home with a mission: to help everyday warriors win their own battles against food shame, emotional eating, and the all-or-nothing mentality that plagues modern wellness.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How Brittani’s military service shaped her philosophy on mental resilience and nutrition
• Why smart, driven people keep falling for diets like keto, Whole30, and Optavia
• The psychological traps of food fear, and how one “burger with the bun” moment became a breakthrough
• Why your emotional health and self-talk matter as much as your macros
• Daily non-negotiables that keep Brittani grounded—and how to stay consistent without chasing perfection
• How to recover from wellness burnout and stop treating health like a punishment
• What true food freedom looks like—and one small habit you can start today

Brittani doesn’t just bring military-grade discipline—she brings deep empathy, science-backed strategies, and a refreshing honesty that cuts through diet noise and hustle culture. This isn’t about willpower. This is about healing.

If you’re tired of the shame cycle, exhausted by perfection, or simply ready to stop starting over, this conversation is your call to arms—and your invitation to change.

Learn more about Brittani DaSilva:

Website: HERE

Instagram: HERE

Watch the full interview on YouTube: Crackin’ Backs Podcast YouTube Channel
Listen to the episode on all platforms: HERE

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Is bladder leakage normal? Are Kegels really the gold standard? And what exactly is your pelvic floor doing for you every day—whether you’re pregnant, postnatal, or neither?

In this eye-opening episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Susan Winograd, MSPT, a pioneering pelvic floor physical therapist who turned one painful moment during her own pregnancy into a mission that’s helped thousands reclaim their health, strength, and dignity.

With over 25 years of clinical experience, Susan breaks down what the pelvic floor actually does, why it’s essential to understand its five key functions, and why ignoring common symptoms like leakage, low back pain, or core weakness could be your body’s version of a flashing “check engine” light.

But it doesn’t stop there. Susan challenges outdated advice and explains why Kegels aren’t a one-size-fits-all fix—revealing powerful, science-backed alternatives and techniques that most people (and even doctors!) don’t know about. You’ll also learn about her revolutionary Five Pillars of Pelvic Floor Health and which pillar is most commonly neglected.

We also tackle the myth that pelvic floor issues are “just a women’s thing,” and explore how better training for providers can close the gap in care that leaves so many suffering in silence.

About Susan Winograd, MSPT
Susan is the founder of Embodied Physical Therapy & Yoga in New York City, where she specializes in pelvic floor rehabilitation, prenatal and postpartum care, and integrative physical therapy. Her compassionate, holistic, and movement-based approach bridges science and healing. She is also a yoga therapist and educator, combining traditional PT with breathwork, mindfulness, and body awareness.

Expect to learn:

• What your pelvic floor really does (and why you can’t ignore it)
• The truth about Kegels: are they outdated or misunderstood?
• Common symptoms that signal pelvic floor dysfunction
• The 5 Pillars of Pelvic Health—and which one you’re probably neglecting
• Why pelvic floor care isn’t just for women or new moms
• How healthcare providers can better screen and support patients

Connect with Susan Winograd and Learn More:
Website: https://www.embodiedphysicaltherapy.com
Susan’s Podcast: Your Pelvic Health Podcast – Listen on Spotify
Instagram: @embodiedptandyoga

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