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The Crackin' Backs Podcast

The Crackin' Backs Podcast

By: Dr. Terry Weyman and Dr. Spencer Baron
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We are two sport chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “crackin Backs” but a deep dive into philosophies on physical, mental and nutritional well-being. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the greatest gems that you can use to maintain a higher level of health.

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  • Are We Losing the Gut Bacteria That Keep Us Healthy? | Dr. Sabine Hazan

    Are We Losing the Gut Bacteria That Keep Us Healthy? | Dr. Sabine Hazan
    13 Nov 2026

    What if the gut bacteria that help keep you healthy are disappearing—and you don't even know it?

    Could the missing link in our understanding of immunity, brain health, Alzheimer's, autism, and chronic disease be hiding inside your gut?

    Gastroenterologist and microbiome researcher Dr. Sabine Hazan returns to Crackin' Backs to reveal what she's discovering about disappearing gut bacteria, why your probiotics may not be working, and what emerging microbiome research could mean for the future of medicine.

    Her research into Bifidobacterium, a group of beneficial gut bacteria, raises fascinating questions about immunity, inflammation, neurological health, and the gut–brain connection.

    But here's the question: If you've lost important gut bacteria, can you actually get them back?

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    • The disappearing microbiome: Are we losing bacteria essential to human health?
    • Probiotics and prebiotics: Do supplements actually restore beneficial bacteria, or are we wasting our money?
    • Gut–brain connection: What are researchers discovering about gut bacteria, depression, anxiety, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and autism?
    • Cancer and immunity: Could the microbiome influence immune responses and cancer treatment outcomes?
    • Antibiotics and gut health: What really happens to beneficial bacteria when we take antibiotics?
    • Rebuilding your microbiome: Can diet, nutrition, and lifestyle help restore lost gut bacteria?
    • Microbiome testing: Can today's stool tests accurately identify what's missing?
    • The future of precision medicine: Could your microbiome someday help identify disease risks before symptoms appear?

    Dr. Hazan also discusses fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), personalized nutrition, microbial diversity, and why she believes medicine needs to rethink how we study the trillions of microorganisms living inside us.

    Many of the disease connections discussed are emerging areas of research, not established causes, cures, or diagnostic methods.

    If you take probiotics, struggle with gut health, or want to understand how your microbiome may influence your overall health, don't miss this conversation.

    ▶️ WATCH THE FULL EPISODE to hear what Dr. Hazan is finding, what remains unanswered, and why she believes we're only beginning to understand the human microbiome.

    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Crackin' Backs. Give yourself one hour a week to challenge what you think you know about your health. The next conversation might change how you approach it.

    LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. SABINE HAZAN

    Research: HERE

    Book: Let's Talk Sh!t — Dr. Sabine Hazan and Dr. Thomas Borody

    JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Do you take probiotics? Have you ever tested your gut microbiome? Share your experience in the comments.

    Know someone spending money on probiotics? Share this episode with them.

    #SabineHazan #GutMicrobiome #Probiotics

    We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.

    Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast
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    1 hr and 9 min
  • Can Exercise REVERSE Brain Aging? Harvard Psychiatrist Reveals What Works | Dr. John Ratey

    Can Exercise REVERSE Brain Aging? Harvard Psychiatrist Reveals What Works | Dr. John Ratey
    6 Nov 2026

    Can exercise REVERSE brain aging, rebuild memory, or help protect your brain from Alzheimer's and cognitive decline?

    What if the most powerful tool for keeping your brain sharp isn't a medication or supplement—but something you're already capable of doing?

    Harvard psychiatrist and bestselling author of Spark, Dr. John Ratey, joins us to reveal how exercise changes the brain, stimulates neuroplasticity, and may help preserve cognitive function as we age.

    But here's the surprise: The best exercise for your brain might not be the one you're doing.

    In this conversation, discover:

    • Brain aging and memory: Can exercise restore lost function or only slow cognitive decline?
    • Alzheimer's and Parkinson's: What does movement actually do inside the brain?
    • The surprising best exercise: Why Dr. Ratey puts dancing near the top of his list.
    • Muscle strength and longevity: What stronger legs may reveal about brain health.
    • ADHD, anxiety, and depression: How exercise influences focus, mood, and brain chemistry.
    • BDNF and neuroplasticity: How movement helps the brain build and strengthen connections.
    • One daily habit: Dr. Ratey's simplest recommendation for protecting brain health.

    If you want to stay mentally sharp as you age, this is a conversation worth your hour.

    ▶️ Watch to the end for Dr. Ratey's most important life lesson—one that goes beyond exercise.

    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Crackin' Backs for weekly conversations with leading minds in health, longevity, neuroscience, and human performance.

    ABOUT DR. JOHN RATEY & HIS BOOKS

    Dr. John J. Ratey, MD, is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and author of Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain.

    Website: HERE

    Explore his books: HERE

    EPISODE CHAPTERS

    01:42 – Can Exercise Reverse Brain Aging?

    04:02 – BDNF: How Exercise Helps Your Brain Grow

    07:25 – The Brain–Body Connection

    15:29 – The Surprising Best Exercise for Your Brain

    19:09 – Parkinson's Disease and Movement

    24:58 – Alzheimer's, Memory Loss and Prevention

    31:28 – Exercise for ADHD, Anxiety and Depression

    34:28 – Stronger Legs, Healthier Brain?

    38:59 – The One Daily Habit Everyone Should Start

    41:21 – Why Human Connection Matters

    47:03 – Rapid-Fire Brain Health Questions

    Chapter times are from the original recording; adjust after the final edit.

    QUESTION FOR YOU: If you could protect one thing as you age—your memory, mobility, or mental clarity—which would you choose, and why?

    #BrainHealth #JohnRatey #Neuroplasticity #ExerciseAndTheBrain #CrackinBacks

    We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.

    Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast
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    57 min
  • Living Longer… But Are We Forgetting to LIVE?- Dr. Jeffrey Zuckerman

    Living Longer… But Are We Forgetting to LIVE?- Dr. Jeffrey Zuckerman
    30 Oct 2026
    What if our obsession with living longer is actually making us forget how to LIVE?We're spending thousands on full-body MRI scans, biological age tests, supplements, and the latest anti-aging treatments. But here's the uncomfortable question:Are we actually becoming healthier—or just becoming more afraid of getting older?On this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, Dr. Terry Weyman and Dr. Spencer Baron welcome Dr. Jeffrey Zuckerman, a radiologist and functional medicine physician who challenges conventional thinking about longevity, preventive healthcare, and what it really means to age well.Dr. Zuckerman introduces a thought-provoking concept: OPTI-AGING—not simply extending your lifespan, but improving your healthspan, preserving independence, and enjoying the years you have.And some of his insights may completely change the way you think about your health.In this episode, we explore:The Longevity Trap: Why chasing a longer lifespan may be distracting us from what makes life meaningful.Normal Blood Work, Hidden Disease: How seemingly reassuring cholesterol results can coexist with serious cardiovascular disease.The Truth About Full-Body MRI Scans: Are expensive preventive scans saving lives, or sometimes creating unnecessary anxiety and additional testing?Biological Age Testing: Can these tests really tell us how we're aging, and does lowering a biological-age score mean we'll live longer?Hormones and Healthy Aging: Dr. Zuckerman's perspective on testosterone, estrogen, hormone replacement therapy, and individualized care.Muscle Is Medicine: Why resistance training, muscle preservation, flexibility, and balance matter as we age.The Mental Side of Aging: Why curiosity, relationships, emotional well-being, and remaining open to change deserve more attention.One of the most surprising moments?Dr. Zuckerman shares the story of a patient who had no symptoms but was found to have a critically narrowed coronary artery.It raises an important question: What might your current health measurements be missing?But the conversation goes much deeper than medical testing.We discuss why more information isn't always better healthcare, why no single anti-aging treatment has been proven to extend human lifespan, and why the ultimate measure of health may not be how long you live—but how well you live.Whether you're 30 and planning for your future, 50 and reassessing your health, or 70 and determined to remain strong, active, and independent, this conversation is for you.Don't just add years to your life. Discover how to add more LIFE to your years.🎙️ WATCH, SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE CONVERSATIONIf this episode challenges the way you think about aging, give it a thumbs-up, subscribe to the Crackin' Backs Podcast, and share it with someone who wants to live healthier—not just longer.We want to hear from you: Would you rather live to 100 with limitations, or live fewer years with the freedom to do everything you love?Learn More About Our GuestDr. Jeffrey Zuckerman is a radiologist and functional medicine physician whose work brings together medical imaging, metabolic health, hormone therapy, and individualized approaches to healthy aging.To explore his work further, look for Dr. Jeffrey Zuckerman's professional education and presentations on functional medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and medical imaging.Connect With Crackin' Backs Podcast🌐 Website: Crackin Backs Podcast📺 YouTube: Subscribe to Crackin' Backs Podcast for conversations with innovators, researchers, and healthcare professionals challenging conventional thinking.🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform.Episode Chapters00:00 – Can we predict how well we'll age?01:10 – Hidden metabolic and cardiovascular risks04:39 – Why normal lab values don't tell the whole story11:52 – Medical imaging and unexpected heart disease14:40 – Opti-aging: Living better, not just longer19:38 – Dr. Zuckerman's personal health transformation25:43 – Full-body MRI scans: Benefits, limitations, and risks34:01 – Biological age tests and anti-aging claims40:07 – Muscle, strength, flexibility, and healthy aging42:33 – Investing in your health before retirement48:50 – Three changes to consider over the next 30 days51:16 – Rapid-fire questions and personal reflectionsWe are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast
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    56 min
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