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Ep 40: You're All Done... Keep Going!
You finished physical therapy… now what?
In this episode, Brando talks about one of the biggest mistakes people make after recovering from pain: stopping the very habits that helped them get better in the first...
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Ep 39: Reassurance In Rehab
Reassurance in Rehab: Move Confidently
Sometimes the biggest part of physical therapy isn’t just recovery — it’s reassurance. Brando discusses how fear and uncertainty can amplify pain, and why understanding what’s...
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Ep 38: Something's Gotta Change
Episode 2 — Taking Ownership of Physical Therapy
Brando shares a frustrating but important reality of rehab: getting expert guidance only works if you actually apply it. This episode explores the disconnect between...
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Ep 37: What's Your Plan?
Own Your Recovery Movement Plan
Recovery doesn’t happen by waiting for permission. In this episode, Brando talks about fibromyalgia, movement, and why insurance timelines shouldn’t dictate your long-term health. Pain...
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Ep 36: Recovery Isn't Linear
Episode: Recovery Isn’t Linear
Description:Recovery can be frustrating—especially when you’ve improved, but not as quickly as you expected.
In this episode, I talk about one of the hardest parts of rehab:...
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Ep 35: What Will You Do Without Me
What Will You Do Without Me?
Description:What happens if your therapist disappears tomorrow?
In this episode, I talk about why physical therapy should build independence—not dependence. The goal isn’t for you to need...
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Ep 34: Your MRI Is Not The Problem
Your MRI Is Not the Problem
Description:An MRI report can sound scary—but not everything on it is dangerous.
In this episode, I break down:
Why “tears” in muscles and tendons are often normal
How MRI findings get...
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Ep 33: Your Back, In the Future
What would your future self tell you if they could? In this episode, I explore the idea that your body is already giving you signals about where you're headed. The way you move today determines how independent and...
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Ep 32: Surprises in Movement
We love good surprises—but the best ones are planned. In this episode, I break down why your body doesn’t “just get better” on its own. Progress in rehab follows a plan, whether you realize it or not. If you skip the...
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Ep 31: Preserve You
We brush our teeth every day without thinking twice. But when it comes to movement, even 30 seconds feels like too much. In this episode, I break down why the smallest daily habits—like stretching—are the difference...
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Ep 30: Eat Your Vegetables
Ep 29: You Are Not Katie Ledecky
Summary
Stop comparing yourself to elite athletes while living a completely different lifestyle. Progress starts with what you can do daily.
Key Takeaways
Your environment doesn’t match elite athletes—and that’s...
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