The Crooked Spine Show
Our goal is to give you the simple nuggets to relieve stress on your body by forming long-term habits to live a longer, healthier life.
Our goal is to give you the simple nuggets to relieve stress on your body by forming long-term habits to live a longer, healthier life.
Episodes

Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Want to lose weight for the LAST time without giving up carbs, counting every calorie, drinking meal replacement shakes, or other unsustainable extremes? Meet Brooke Simonson a Certified Nutrition Coach & Weight Loss Expert. Brooke helps you develop sustainable habits that work for YOUR unique lifestyle . Then you can STAY at your goal weight for good, and feel completely in control around food. RESULT: you start showing up as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!
To learn more about Brooke’s VIP coaching program, monthly membership, and podcast—and download a free 17-page guide, visit her website--
https://thehealthinvestment.com
And connect with Brooke on her social media:
https://instagram.com/thehealthinvestment
https://www.facebook.com/brookesimonson1111
Podcast Links--
Watch this Full Video: https://youtu.be/2D6RZYWBDdg
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Highlights:
(5:30) Brooke's transition from teacher to nutritional coach.
(9:00) Brooke’s 3A Approach for healthy eating and losing weight.
(12:10) Taking inventory of your relationships and mindset that help/hurt you.
(22:50) The Worth-It Chart. Choosing your foods.
(28:00) The benefits and steps to meal prep, hydration, and cutting out soda.
(41:50) Exercise helps you lose weight. A myth?
(45:00) How Brooke's Health Investment Podcast helps
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Why do we or our friends quit? We want to feel stronger, look good, or lose weight; But when we start doing to the work to get there, we lose motivation. WHY? In this episode 2 with Derek of Life Performance Enhancement we learn the specific steps his clients do to find their personal purpose that affects their heart, mind, body and/or spirit. When you find your perseverance, then you start to perform the strength formulas and do the repetitions without giving up on yourself.
Connect with Derek of Life Performance Enhancement.
626-224-1838
https://www.instagram.com/lpe_fitness_sports_training/
https://www.facebook.com/LPEsportsfitnessrehab
Podcast Links--
Watch this Full Video: https://youtu.be/pj6JpIC0Jtw
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Highlights:
(3:30) Finding your Source of motivation BEFORE setting goals.
(5:50) Self-awareness how your heart, mind, body and/or spirit. How this changes by your motivation.
(13:50) Strength building starting with hardwiring the brain-nerve-body connection.
(20:10) Importance of patience, positive mindset. Progressive quality of movement, then increasing the weight/reps.
(14:20) The Linear strength building formula. Start movement in different planes to assess different muscles-how a coach helps.
(31:40) How to get stronger by muscle overload by changing repetition range for pushups (for example), then change resistance and load.
(39:50) Derek's recap of today's outline.
(41:50) When your motivation is wrong, you make reaching your goals harder.
(45:10) Intro to the next episode.

Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Do you find yourself increasingly frustrated by not being able to find a moment to yourself? Do you put your mental and physical health in LAST place? And, even if you find a moment, do you feel guilty about it, thinking about what you’re not getting done? Meet today’s guest, Angela McKay. She helps "overwhelmed, driven, do-it-all women" (and potentially men) do more of what brings them energy and joy. Angela will help you break free of that undesirable cycle you find yourself stuck in day after day.
Connect with Angela McKay:
https://www.angelamckayllc.com
https://www.facebook.com/angelamckayllc
https://www.instagram.com/angelamckayllc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/angelamckayllc
And your Free guide: Seven Ways to Self-Care on her website.
Podcast Links--
Watch this Full Video: https://youtu.be/4xFRTQ6wF50
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Highlights:
(6:10) Angela's typical client.
(11:15) Asking the right questions to change emotion and action; is this your coach?
(14:30) Setting boundaries; especially with family.
(18:15) #1 excuse why people choose to not have self-care.
(20:45) Free guide: Angela's 7 Ways to Self-Care on her website; what your #1?
(22:15) Different options with Angela's coaching correlates your needs.
(32:00) How successful client feel and act.
(35:40) Who friends/family still like you after you choose self-care, first?
(38:45) Angela's final message: showing up better for you and your people.
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Want to improve your walking? This workshop will breakdown the exercises you can start today at home to improve your flexibility and strength of our lower body muscles.
Podcast Links--
Watch this Full Video: https://youtu.be/4xFRTQ6wF50
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Highlights:
(4:10) How to keep your left and right lower body balanced for walking; and prevent falls.
(5:10) Seated side hip stretch.
(8:10) Modified knee pain relief with knee extension exercise.
(12:55) Getting up from the floor.
(15:10) Wall hamstring stretch.
(18:00) Standing kick back exercise for back strength.
(20:30) Standing wall leg lifts for gait, stronger front hips.
(24:40) Proper walker setup for posture.
(27:30) Calf stretch exercise.
(35:15) Rolling feet exercise. Eyes open, closed; backward.
(49:50) Alternatives to walking outside. Ex: Assisted squats.
(54:30) Sitting checklist. May demos standing up from a chair.

Sunday Jan 30, 2022
Taking Care of your Skin is Healthcare. Guest Este Bleu explains how.
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
Do you believe in staying healthy, naturally? Finding a wellness advocate like Este Bleu is rare. She has knowledge and experience as a licensed esthetician, advanced neuromuscular therapist, lymphatic massage therapist, body sculpting and more. If you want to feel good inside and look good outside, checkout the show as Este explains how she helps people; and shared her success stories with her current clients.
Connect with Este Bleu for a consultation—
https://www.facebook.com/este.bleu
https://instagram.com/estebleu?utm_medium=copy_link
(909) 218-3884
Podcast Links--
Watch this Full Video: https://youtu.be/q7IDDGG6KFE
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Highlights:
(4:20) Why Este is passionate about skin care and your health.
(8:00) Este's partnership with clients is lifestyle based.
(10:00) Who does Este's services help.
(14:50) A client's success. Connie's story.
(19:45) What vitamin, supplements for better skin. Breathing.
(21:20) How body sculpting works; lymphatic massage.
(25:00) Proper skin care can be anti-aging.
(27:20) Tru-Curviosity: being comfortable with your body size/type.
(29:40) Why medicine/health insurance is starting to pay for skincare.

Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Starting a new Life Performance Enhancement Series with Derek Wohlers and Dr. Tony. In this first episode we start with going through the steps BEFORE training: what are your goals? eating habits? sleep schedule? current workout routine? and more. Then we review HOW TO SET realistic goals in a realistic time frame. And then we end with GOAL #1: Becoming STRONGER through incorporating variations into your strength training routines.
Connect with Derek to get an assessment, train and more:
626-224-1838
https://www.instagram.com/lpe_fitness_sports_training/
https://www.facebook.com/LPEsportsfitnessrehab
Podcast Links--
Watch this Full Video: https://youtu.be/q7IDDGG6KFE
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Highlights:
(3:00) The outline for today's workshop.
(4:00) Starting with documenting your honest and detailed Life Inventory; and being accountable.
(13:00) Linear vs. non-linear workout programs.
(17:20) Progressing through a program to avoid injury.
(21:30) Starting with upper body strength. Modifications with the standing cable row.

Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Our children are usually given one way to learn and test in our schools. The one size fits all model taught in schools can make some students feel left behind and/or labeled as having a learning disability. This can lead to emotional stress to the child as well as the parents. Fit Learning is a nationwide program that helps kids regain their confidence. Today’s interview with Dr. Julie Albanese at their Claremont location will help you help understand Fit Learning's methods that has proven to improve a child’s ability to learn.
Connect with Dr. Julie and Fit Learning--
https://fitlearners.com/centers/claremont/
909-377-5060
https://instagram.com/fit.learning
https://www.facebook.com/fitlearning/
Podcast Links--
Watch this Full Video: https://youtu.be/N8Of9VBpcnk
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Highlights:
(3:00) Why Dr. Julie is passionate about helping kids learn.
(6:30) Dr. Julie's (and Dr. Tony's) personal experience with standardized testing.
(9:40) How mentors can help you.
(18:00) How failures can lead to your success.
(20:30) Fit Learning: how the program works.
(25:30) Learning's effect on brain development.
(28:00) A national study: is traditional teaching effective?
(29:30) How a child, teenager is evaluated for Fit Learning.
(34:20) Dr. Julie's takeaways: have a sense of urgency to improve child's learning vs. meds intervention, etc.

Saturday Jan 08, 2022
Have Headaches? Exercises and More for Relief. @Gibson Nov. ’21. Crooked Spine Show
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
Globally, it has been estimated that prevalence among adults of current headache disorder (symptomatic at least once within the last year) is about 50% -World Health Organization. Can different type of headaches be cured? Some can. In this workshop we discuss how some headaches can be reduced (even cured) in frequency by posture, exercises and lifestyle changes. Checkout the show.
Watch this Full Video: https://youtu.be/AKaE-Is3aaI
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Highlights:
(1:20) The different causes of headaches.
(6:10) Location of the muscles, joints and nerves that cause headaches.
(10:10) Checking posture of your neck and back; while standing and sitting.
(20:10) neck stretch using a towel.
(26:20) A better side sleeping position?
(35:10) An external shoulder rotation strength exercise improve shoulder-neck motion.
(43:10) Corner stretch to help the stretch the back and chest.
(45:30) Upper trap stretch to loosen the neck and shoulder.
(48:00) Wide wall pushup for upper back strength.
(51:50) Strengthen your shoulders/neck with the modified shrug.
(53:00) Modified Shoulder Press to improve posture.
(56:10) Reverse Fly exercise for upper body strength.

Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
When your over stressed, does your body tighten? Mine does. Let’s find out why. Today’s guest is Sebastian Reis is a certified Energy healer in Germany. It’s proven the body’s internal energy is self-healing and looks to stay in balance when healthy. Emotions can be trapped in your physical body that can block this energy to can external and internal pains. Today Sebastian teaches us how find your trapped emotions that are keeping your keeping your body from feeling well and happy.
Connect with Sebastian--
https://www.energyhealing-sebastianries.de/
https://www.facebook.com/sebastian.ries.731
https://www.facebook.com/energyhealingsebastianries/
Links to this interview--
Watch this Full Video: https://youtu.be/1A66xqUH5eA
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Highlights:
(3:15) How Sebastian helped by energy healing after a near-death experience.
(7:30) Sebastian's explains his learning to become a healer.
(12:45) Examples how an energy healer can help you (relationships, learning ability, physical pain).
(24:30) Difference from a mental health therapist: getting out of your past.
(27:30) Have a chronic illness? How energy healing can help.
(30:30) Get and stay in a positive emotional state by this.
(34:30) Meaning of "energy goes where attention is."
(38:45) How your body is built to self-heal.
(45:30) Sebastian's mission as an energy healer.

Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Want to prevent falls? Injuries? These exercise will help give you better balance and strength while walking, going to stand, and when you lose your balance unexpectedly. Check out this workshop from October '21.
Watch this Full Video: https://youtu.be/mpQtFYnCvY4
Subscribe, Listen to this episode on iTunes: https://apple.co/2M0zBCs
See our other podcast videos: http://bit.ly/2AKgyYA
Highlights:
(3:30) Why best to start by correcting standing posture.
(5:50) Feet Rolling exercise (seated, standing)
(11:40) Knee raises (facing and on the wall).
(19:00) Side hip stretch.
(22:00) Walking exercise (eyes open and closed; backward).
(33:20) Back Lunge, modified.
(36:30) Gwen demos walking exercises and knee raises.
(39:50) Why soreness is normal with exercise.


