{"podcast":{"title":"Looking Forward Our Way","slug":"looking-forward-our-way-1114795","podcast_index_feed_id":1114795,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/looking-forward-our-way/","website_url":"https://lookingforwardourway.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2bdd2231-7f0c-46ac-b0b5-789b795a439f/3000x3000-speech-bubble.jpeg","author":"Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson","episode_count":161,"summary":"We feature expert guests who provide real-world insights, inspiration, and resources, making each episode a valuable touchpoint for adults. You can expect to hear us discuss a wide range of topics, including employment and entrepreneurship, financial advice, legal issues, technology, healthy living, housing, and much more. New episodes are released twice a month. You can also sign up for our free newsletter, access additional resources, or contact the hosts directly at hello@lookingforwardourway.com. If you’re interested in joining a supportive community, learning from experts, and staying ahead of important trends and issues, tune in and subscribe today! The podcast is co-hosted by veteran and award-winning podcasters Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795"},"episode":{"title":"From Back Pain to Balance: Building Resilient Health with Dr. Coffman","slug":"from-back-pain-to-balance-building-resilient-health-with-dr-coffman","published_at":"2026-02-01T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/from-back-pain-to-balance-building-resilient-health-with-dr-coffman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795","url":"https://lookingforwardourway.com","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/641c3e25-bde0-4a86-840b-3b5dfa84a428.mp3","summary":"Healthy aging isn’t just about years—it's about living well NOW to enjoy vibrant decades ahead! Or as we jokingly say in this episode, \"two-steppin' your way to better health!\" We had the pleasure of featuring Dr. Jacob Coffman of Optimize Chiropractic . The conversation isn’t just about pain relief; it’s about mastering mobility, building healthspan, and making sustainable changes for the long run. Here are our top 3 takeaways: Healthspan should MATCH lifespan: Don’t just aim to live longer; aim to maximize the years you’re strong, mobile, and active. Dr. Coffman highlights that the average person spends about 12 years in poor health—let’s reduce that gap! Personalization is key: One-size-fits-all care doesn’t exist. Whether it’s strength training, lifestyle tweaks, or balancing work/life demands, effective plans are tailored to each person’s goals and realities. It’s never too late to start: No matter your age or starting point, small, consistent steps—like upping your daily steps, increasing fiber, or focusing on balance—can lead to meaningful improvement. We love Dr. Coffman's reminder that we should set realistic goals, move consistently, and fiercely protect our function as we age. Baby steps, done regularly, deliver big results! If you like this episode, please let us know. We appreciate the feed back, and your support of offset costs of producing the podcast! Moments 00:00 Journey to Love and Career 04:07 Extending Healthspan Over Lifespan 09:53 Choosing the Right Practitioner 11:55 Choose the Right Chiropractic Care 15:18 Chiropractic: Pain Relief & Function 18:28 Personalized Goal Achievement Strategies 23:03 Baseline Data Tracks Recovery Progress 24:26 Tracking Progress and Personalizing Care 28:04 Patient Consultation and Exam Process 31:54 Personalized…","meta_description":"Healthy aging isn’t just about years—it's about living well NOW to enjoy vibrant decades ahead! Or as we jokingly say in this episode, \"two-steppin' your…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3457,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/episodes/from-back-pain-to-balance-building-resilient-health-with-dr-coffman/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/from-back-pain-to-balance-building-resilient-health-with-dr-coffman.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}