About Befriend Gravity Sessions: Expert Insights for Spinal Freedom
At the request of Dr. Glenn Duffy, and guided by colleague Dr. Max Jacobs, the team presents a critical analysis of Duffy’s first book, "Befriend Gravity: The Commonsense Approach to Rebuild Your Happy Spine." The hosts Caleb and Sara have been instructed to interpret and criticise the material; this is not just a dry sponsorship, but a challenging review.
Over 15 chapters, this series provides "Expert Insights for Spinal Freedom," breaking down complex biomechanics into simple, achievable steps. Whether you are a patient with herniated discs, or joining us from across the globe to learn abo
Golf Bonus 4: What's the "Hidden Gem" Used by Touring Pros?
In our final episode, we reveal the ultimate pro benefit: autonomic state control and brainwave flexibility. Unmanaged sympathetic stress takes a toll on your game, but improving autonomic tone builds the resilience needed to relax between shots. We share pro testimonials detailing how a globally adaptable nervous system saves massive energy during big tour games and allows players to learn new patterns faster than their peers. This completes the series. Thank you for listening, and look out—another bonus season is coming soon!
22 May 2026
Golf Bonus 3: Want 20 Extra Yards Without Hitting the Gym?
Can you gain speed and power without going anywhere near the gym? We dive into Dr. Heidi Haavik's neuroscience research showing how adjustments improve force production, often facilitating up to a 10% increase in club head speed and adding an extra 20 yards to your drive. We also discuss the evidence showing how losing your neck curve delays motor nerve signals by 10% to 20%, and why clearing that interference is the key to finding "control at speed" and entering a true flow state.
22 May 2026
Golf Bonus 2: Are Your Feet Lying to Your Brain?
The golf swing is a highly complicated motor pattern relying on an integrated proprioceptive map that takes up 80% of functional brain capacity. In this episode, we explain how vertebral subluxations create "static on the telephone line," misinterpreting balance signals so a pain-free person might unknowingly carry an extra 10kg on one leg. Discover how this imbalance throws off your pelvic biomechanics and how addressing hemisphericity can stop those unintentional hooks and slices.
22 May 2026
Golf Bonus 1: Is Your Swing Wrecking Your Lower Back?
We kick off this four-part bonus series exploring the massive load the golf swing places on the five lumbar discs. We break down the "Age Myth"—asking why some upper lumbar discs look thirty years old while lower ones look seventy and degenerative. Learn how vertebral subluxation causes microtrauma, why standard stretching fails to separate locked segments, and how a vitalistic approach can restore health at the source, adding an average of three degrees more free rotation.
29 Mar 2026
Ep 15: The Choice is Hope
"Wellness Warriors: The Responsibility of the Educated"
In the series finale, Sara and Caleb conclude that health is a selfless gift to one's family. They discuss the "curse of the educated"—how once you know the truth about your body, ignorance is no longer an option
29 Mar 2026
Ep 14: Choosing Your Doctor
"How to Spot a Specialist vs. a Generalist"
The hosts discuss Dr. Duffy's "absurd" house-leak metaphor for healthcare. They look at the checklist for finding a doctor who "walks the talk" and treats you as a whole person, not just an x-ray.
29 Mar 2026
Ep 13: Drugs and Surgery
"The Intervention Stairs: Navigating the Medical Maze"
In a heavy-hitting episode, the duo looks at the "hoax" of unnecessary spinal fusions. They question the ethics of lifelong prescriptions and the "Vietnam War-level" death toll of certain anti-inflammatory medications.
29 Mar 2026
Ep 12: Recovery 101
"Postural Skills: How to Survive Your Desk Job and Your Bed"
Caleb and Sara break down practical "low hanging fruit". They look at "active vs. passive" sitting and why your sleeping posture is responsible for one-third of your daily spinal stress.
29 Mar 2026
Ep 11: The Road to Recovery
"The Healing Reset: Why It Might Get Worse Before It Gets Better"
The hosts explore the phenomenon of "retracing"—where old injuries "wake up" as they finally heal properly. They debate if patients have the patience to stick with a plan for the 12 to 18 months required for true stability.
29 Mar 2026
Ep 10: Reducing Subluxation
"Specific Input: The Science Behind the Spinal Adjustment"
Sara and Caleb demystify the "crack". They discuss the difference between specific adjustments and general manipulation, and how "feeding the brain" via spinal movement resets the body's stress cycle.
29 Mar 2026
Ep 9: New Spine, New Personality
"The Autonomic Switch: Can You Adjust Your Way to Happiness?"
The duo investigates the shift from "Survival Mode" to "Rest-Digest". They look at "brainwave flexibility" and discuss why some people experience a profound emotional release once their nervous system finally feels safe.
29 Mar 2026
Ep 8: Scoliosis Matters
"The 25-Degree Disappearing Act: Why Big Curves Start Small"
The duo dives into the "idiopathic" scoliosis mystery. They discuss why curves always worsen if left unchecked and Sara asks about the "White Witch" case where a child’s spine seemingly self-corrected after an adjustment.
29 Mar 2026
Ep 7: S1 and the Pelvis
"The Twisted Pelvis: A Ticking Time Bomb for Athletes and Parents"
The hosts explore the sacrum and the sacroiliac joints (SIJs). They discuss why "hip pain" is often a pelvic alignment issue and how balance here affects everything from Ironman performance to natural childbirth.
27 Mar 2026
Ep 6: L1 and Slipping Discs
"The 340kg Pen Incident: Why Sitting is the Real Low Back Killer"
Caleb and Sara investigate why sitting multiplies disc pressure by up to 300%. They look at the mechanics of the lumbar spine and how "minor" injuries are often just the final straw for a spine that has been "abused" for years.
27 Mar 2026
Ep 5: T1 – The Hunchback
"The Digital Plague: Is Your Laptop Posture Shortening Your Life?"
The duo tackles the "epidemic" of slumped shoulders. They discuss shocking statistics linking hyper-kyphosis to a 44% increase in mortality risk and a one-third reduction in lung capacity.
27 Mar 2026
Ep 4: C1 and Neck Pain
"The Mouth of God: Can Fixing Your Atlas Performance-Hack Your Brain?"
Sara and Caleb focus on the Atlas bone (C1). They examine the research on Cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) flow and the "Brain Bath," questioning if a healthy neck curve really makes your nervous system’s reaction speed 20% faster.
26 Mar 2026
Ep 3: Rebuild Your Spine
"Befriending Gravity: The Four Ingredients of a Happy Spine" The hosts scrutinize the "hierarchy" of spinal health: Connection, Alignment, Movement, and Load. They investigate why a healthy spine shouldn't actually need massive muscle strength just to stay upright.
26 Mar 2026
Ep 2: The Doctor Within
"The 20-Watt Brain: Is Your 'Inner Doctor' Smarter Than Your Intellect?"
The duo looks at "Innate Intelligence"—the electrical power that runs from the brain to every cell. They discuss the "earth suit" concept and why a simple loss of connection can lead to systemic failure.
25 Mar 2026
Ep 1: The ‘Cycle of Death’
"Ageing vs. Decay: Is a Decade of Disability Truly Inevitable?"Sara and Caleb dive into the first chapter of Dr Duffys´ book, challenging the status quo of our health beliefs, and separating out the facts from the fiction when it comes to ageing. They explore Dr. Duffy’s theory that western society has normalized a "slow suicide by lifestyle". They question the difference between lifespan and "healthspan" and discuss if focusing on wellness can actually change the 10-year period of disability that awaits the average person.
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