{"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":"#114 - Unlocking Flexibility: How Breath, Brain, and Emotions Shape Effective Stretching with Butch Phelps, LMT, Part 2","slug":"114-unlocking-flexibility-how-breath-brain-and-emotions-shape-effective-stretching-with-butch-phelps-lmt-part-2","published_at":"2025-10-10T11:38:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faktr-podcast-3746121/114-unlocking-flexibility-how-breath-brain-and-emotions-shape-effective-stretching-with-butch-phelps-lmt-part-2","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faktr-podcast-3746121","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/114-unlocking-flexibility-how-breath-brain-and-emotions-shape-effective-stretching-with-butch-phelps-lmt-part-2--68089431","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68089431/faktr_114.mp3","summary":"Unlocking Flexibility, Pt 2.: Practical Techniques for Calves, Hamstrings and Beyond with Butch Phelps, LMT Did you know that 99% of golfers with back pain who worked with today’s guest found the real problem wasn’t in their spine at all—but in their calves and hamstrings? It’s insights like this that reveal why lasting change requires a completely different approach to stretching. In Part 2 of our conversation, we continue our conversation with Butch Phelps, LMT, creator of the Stretch and Release Technique and author of the award-winning book Stretch and Release. Building on the foundation from Episode 113, Butch shares practical applications you can use immediately with your patients and clients. 💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Step-by-step strategies for releasing tension in the calves and hamstrings Why targeting individual muscles is more effective than stretching groups all at once How to combine stretching with breathwork and self-massage to retrain the nervous system Real-world examples of athletes and aging adults who found relief using this approach Whether you treat athletes, older adults, or everyday patients, these strategies can help you create lasting results and empower your patients to take an active role in their recovery. 🎧 If you missed Part 1 (Episode 113), go back and listen first—it sets the stage for everything we cover here. 🔗 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 . 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment💻 SUBSCRIBE ON SUBSTACK: https://faktrpodcast.substack.com/","meta_description":"Unlocking Flexibility, Pt 2.: Practical Techniques for Calves, Hamstrings and Beyond with Butch Phelps, LMT Did you know that 99% of golfers with back pai…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1884,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-faktr-podcast-3746121/episodes/114-unlocking-flexibility-how-breath-brain-and-emotions-shape-effective-stretching-with-butch-phelps-lmt-part-2/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-3746121/114-unlocking-flexibility-how-breath-brain-and-emotions-shape-effective-stretching-with-butch-phelps-lmt-part-2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}