In this episode of Between the Sessions, Jason talks about a pattern he sees every single week on the massage table.

A person who lifted too much snow.

A mom who slipped down the stairs.

An engineer sore from long hours at a desk.

Different lives.

Different stories.

Same strain in the body.

We explore how shoulders, hips, and low backs end up telling the same story no matter the job, the accident, or the lifestyle — and what your body might be trying to say before pain forces you to listen.

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know what I did, I just hurt,” this episode is for you.

You’ll also learn:

• The 3 most common tension patterns seen on the table

• Why recovery is not weakness — it’s readiness

• A simple reset you can do at home today

This show supports MilFirst, a nonprofit providing recovery services for military members and first responders.

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https://www.givesendgo.com/MilFirst

We talk a lot about freedom. We celebrate it. We assume it.

But we rarely stop to ask — what did it cost, and who is still paying for it?

In this episode of Between the Sessions, Jason shares a reflection on the unseen toll carried by military members, first responders, and veterans long after the headlines fade and the uniforms come off.

This is not a political conversation.

This is a human one.

We talk about:

• The physical cost stored in the body

• The emotional weight carried in silence

• Why recovery is not weakness — it’s readiness

• And how small acts of support can make a real difference

If you’ve ever thanked someone for their service, this episode will help you understand what that service still looks like years later.

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📍 Hosted by Jason Hayes, LMT | Founder of MilFirst

Because freedom didn’t come free. And for many, it still hasn’t.

No guest this week — just you and me.

In this episode of Between the Sessions, I answer real questions people have asked in the treatment room and in chat about stress, recovery, and why your body feels like it’s carrying more than you realize.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix, or like you’re “holding it together” for everyone else -this episode is for you.

MilFirst supports recovery for military members and first responders through massage therapy.

Support the mission: https://www.givesendgo.com/MilFirst

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