{"podcast":{"title":"The FAKTR Podcast","slug":"the-faktr-podcast-3746121","podcast_index_feed_id":3746121,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/4869183/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://faktrpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba24fb9ed46050e3c9022a59e3e0b698.jpg","author":"Jessica Riddle, Todd Riddle","episode_count":133,"summary":"Welcome to the FAKTR Podcast, where we talk about the stuff they didn’t teach you in school—how to grow your practice, refine your clinical skills, and get better results for your patients. We’re here to help you navigate the real-world challenges of being a healthcare provider, from delivering top-notch patient care to running a business that doesn’t run you into the ground. Whether you’re fresh out of school or scaling your practice, we’re diving into the hands-on techniques, business strategies, and mindset shifts that set you apart—so you can build a career you love without burning out. If you're ready to learn what works (and what doesn’t) from people who’ve been there, you’re in the right place. If you enjoy the show, be sure to hit the follow button! That's a small way you can help us carry on doing this, thank you for listening. Listen to past episodes and view additional content at faktrpodcast.com . INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FAKTREDUCATION/ LINKEDIN : https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/faktr FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/FAKTRconcept THREADS : https://www.threads.net/@faktreducation","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T20:21:35.061799+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faktr-podcast-3746121"},"episode":{"title":"#113-Unlocking Flexibility: How Breath, Brain, and Emotions Shape Effective Stretching with Butch Phelps, LMT, Part 1","slug":"113-unlocking-flexibility-how-breath-brain-and-emotions-shape-effective-stretching-with-butch-phelps-lmt-part-1","published_at":"2025-09-26T21:30:30+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faktr-podcast-3746121/113-unlocking-flexibility-how-breath-brain-and-emotions-shape-effective-stretching-with-butch-phelps-lmt-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faktr-podcast-3746121","url":"https://faktrpodcast.com/episode/113-unlocking-flexibility-how-breath-brain-and-emotions-shape-effective-stretching-with-butch-phelps-lmt-part-1","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67914405/faktr113.mp3","summary":"Unlocking Flexibility: How Breath, Brain, and Emotions Shape Effective Stretching with Butch Phelps, LMT What if the biggest barrier to flexibility isn’t your muscles — but your brain? Research shows that traditional static stretching can actually trigger your nervous system to tighten, making it harder—not easier—to release tension. In this first installment of our two-part series, we sit down with Butch Phelps, LMT, creator of the Stretch and Release Technique and author of the award-winning book Stretch and Release. With more than 20 years of experience studying muscle science, Butch reveals why so much of what we were taught about stretching doesn’t hold up—and how shifting to a neurofascial approach can transform outcomes for your patients. 💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why static stretching often fails to create lasting change How the brain—not just the body—controls muscle tension and flexibility The role of emotions, stress, and past experiences in chronic tightness A new way to think about stretching that integrates breathwork, self-awareness, and the brain-muscle connection This conversation will challenge what you thought you knew about stretching and open the door to more effective ways of addressing pain, mobility, and function. 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS: Learn more about Butch Phelps: musclerepairshop.com Watch over 200 instructional videos on his YouTube channel: The Muscle Repair Shop Grab a copy of his award-winning book Stretch and Release here . 🎧 Don’t miss Part 2 of this series (Episode 114), where Butch shares specific techniques for calves, hamstrings, and more—and how to integrate them into practice for real-world results. 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment 💻 JOIN US FOR A FREE MASTERCLAS…","meta_description":"Unlocking Flexibility: How Breath, Brain, and Emotions Shape Effective Stretching with Butch Phelps, LMT What if the biggest barrier to flexibility isn’t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1702,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-faktr-podcast-3746121/episodes/113-unlocking-flexibility-how-breath-brain-and-emotions-shape-effective-stretching-with-butch-phelps-lmt-part-1/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faktr-podcast-3746121/113-unlocking-flexibility-how-breath-brain-and-emotions-shape-effective-stretching-with-butch-phelps-lmt-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}