Up The Ladder

About Up The Ladder

Hosted by Dr. Doug Endel and Angela Lutz, Atlas Rising is where transformation meets truth. We explore healing, health, purpose, and personal growth through real conversations, science-backed insights, and stories that elevate the way you live.

Publisher

Doug Endel

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jun 2020

Latest episode

17 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Mar 2026

   Pelvic Floor, Hormones, and Intimacy

   If intimacy feels different than it used to, you are not broken, and you are not alone. In this honest conversation, Dr. Doug Endel and Angela Lutz unpack why desire, arousal, sensation, and confidence can shift through stress, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, menopause, and andropause. They break down one of the most important distinctions couples can understand: desire and function are not the same thing. You can still want intimacy and closeness, yet struggle with dryness, pain, reduced sensation, erectile changes, or a longer time to respond. This episode helps listeners understand what is hormonal, what is neurological, what is pelvic floor related, and why so many couples misread these changes. Doug and Angela also explain how the pelvic floor affects blood flow, nerve signaling, orgasm quality, bladder control, endurance, and overall intimacy for both women and men. They discuss why kegels are often not enough, how Emsella can support pelvic floor strength and coordination, and why issues like incontinence, pelvic weakness, reduced pleasure, and performance concerns should not be brushed off as “just aging.” You will also hear how hormone shifts, body confidence, stress load, and nervous system dysregulation can all feed into the intimacy equation. This is a hopeful, practical episode for anyone navigating pelvic floor dysfunction, hormonal change, postpartum recovery, menopause, or a loss of confidence in their body. Explore the Pelvic Floor Reset transformation page: https://www.atlasrising.com/transformations/pelvic-core-reset (https://www.atlasrising.com/transformations/pelvic-core-reset) Schedule your consultation at https://www.atlasrising.com/schedule (https://www.atlasrising.com/schedule) #PelvicFloorHealth #IntimacyAndHormones #Emsella #WomenAndMenHealth #AtlasRising Atlas Rising528 S Otterbein Ave, Westerville, OH 43081 https://www.atlasrising.com/ (https://www.atlasrising.com/)(614) 898-9195 Atlas Rising is a transformative wellness clinic in Westerville, Ohio, formerly known as Westerville Chiropractic & Nutrition. Led by Dr. Doug Endel, a licensed chiropractor with 18+ years of experience, and Holistic Health Coach Angela Lutz, we specialize in chiropractic care, upper cervical (Blair) adjustments, spinal and knee decompression, extremity adjusting, Trigenics neuromuscular therapy, PEMF, cold laser, and custom orthotics. Our integrative services also include red light therapy, vibration plate therapy, Emsella pelvic floor sessions, nutrition and food sensitivity testing, customized nourishment guidance, B.E.S.T. (Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique), and life coaching. Whether for pain relief, posture, fat loss, energy, digestion, hormones, or overall confidence, Atlas Rising helps patients restore balance and rise into their best health.

2. 

   5 Jan 2026

   Headaches & Migraines: The Upper Cervical Missing Piece (Blair Technique + Nervous System Plan)

   One of the most common things I hear from new patients is: “I don’t even care what it takes — I just want my life back.” And if there’s one thing we consistently see people turn the corner on at Atlas Rising, it’s headaches and migraines—not with a quick fix, but with a plan. In this episode, I walk you through how we approach recurring headaches and migraines using a simple framework: mechanics, neurology, and chemistry. We start with the upper cervical spine and the Blair Technique—a precise, individualized approach designed to correct your specific pattern—then we layer in the support pieces that help your nervous system stabilize: nutrition, inflammation support, hydration/electrolytes, and recovery strategies. If you’ve tried the usual answers and nothing truly sticks, this episode will help you understand the “signal” your body is sending—so you can stop guessing and start building a strategy that actually holds. Quick note: This is educational, not medical advice. If you’re having sudden or severe symptoms, or something feels different than normal, get evaluated right away. The 3 drivers behind most headache patterns: mechanics / neurology / chemistry Common headache and migraine patterns (base of skull, one-sided, behind the eye, jaw tension, screen-time headaches) Why the upper neck is often overlooked (especially after whiplash, concussions, falls, posture strain) What makes Blair upper cervical different (precision over force) Why the goal isn’t constant adjustments—it’s holding correction and building stability How blood sugar swings, dehydration, inflammation, and sleep can lower your threshold If you want help mapping your pattern, book a consultation at Atlas Rising and we’ll help you determine whether the upper cervical connection is part of your story—and build a plan that fits your body. Atlas Rising 528 S Otterbein Ave, Westerville, OH 43081 https://www.atlasrising.com/ (https://www.atlasrising.com/) (614) 898-9195 Atlas Rising is a transformative wellness clinic in Westerville, Ohio, formerly known as Westerville Chiropractic & Nutrition. Led by Dr. Doug Endel, a licensed chiropractor with 18+ years of experience, and Holistic Health Coach Angela Lutz, we specialize in chiropractic care, upper cervical (Blair) adjustments, spinal and knee decompression, extremity adjusting, Trigenics neuromuscular therapy, PEMF, cold laser, and custom orthotics. Our integrative services also include red light therapy, vibration plate therapy, Emsella pelvic floor sessions, nutrition and food sensitivity testing, customized nourishment guidance, B.E.S.T. (Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique), and life coaching. Whether for pain relief, posture, fat loss, energy, digestion, hormones, or overall confidence, Atlas Rising helps patients restore balance and rise into their best health.

3. 

   1 Nov 2025

   From Stuck to Sculpted: Red Light That Works

   If you’re “doing everything right” and still not seeing change, this episode is for you. Doug and Angela unpack why so many people stall on the scale and in the mirror—and how professional-grade red light therapy can become the missing link that finally moves the needle. What red light therapy is—and isn’t: We break down wavelengths, why professional systems matter, and the four targeted settings we use most: fat loss/skin tightening, circulation/lymph, pain/inflammation, and recovery. You’ll hear how the light stimulates the mitochondria, temporarily opens fat-cell membranes, and leverages the lymph and liver to clear triglycerides, toxins, and cholesterol—without destroying tissue. Why this matters for real bodies in real life: From postpartum to perimenopause (and men with shifting hormones), we show how red light integrates with smarter nutrition, nervous system regulation, and right-sized training—often asking you to do less of the overkill that’s been backfiring. Results you can feel and see: Patients commonly notice early inch loss and visible changes on our same-day 3D scan. We talk through realistic timelines (e.g., twice weekly to create continuous lymph flow) and how we personalize spot treatments for stubborn areas and loose skin. Beyond aesthetics: Hear recent wins with chronic pain, connective tissue support, neuropathy/circulation, and post-chemo lymph. We also cover using red light to preserve or rebuild lean mass for those on GLP-1s—and non-drug alternatives that quiet food noise without wrecking metabolism. Explore Body Confidence & Fat Loss and take the Metabolism & Fat Loss Quiz to see if red light therapy plus coaching is right for you: https://www.atlasrising.com/transformations/body-confidence-and-fat-loss (https://www.atlasrising.com/transformations/body-confidence-and-fat-loss) https://metabolismandfatloss.scoreapp.com (https://metabolismandfatloss.scoreapp.com) Atlas Rising 528 S Otterbein Ave, Westerville, OH 43081 https://www.atlasrising.com/ (https://www.atlasrising.com/) (614) 898-9195 Atlas Rising is a transformative wellness clinic in Westerville, Ohio, formerly known as Westerville Chiropractic & Nutrition. Led by Dr. Doug Endel, a licensed chiropractor with 18+ years of experience, and Holistic Health Coach Angela Lutz, we specialize in chiropractic care, upper cervical (Blair) adjustments, spinal and knee decompression, extremity adjusting, Trigenics neuromuscular therapy, PEMF, cold laser, and custom orthotics. Our integrative services also include red light therapy, vibration plate therapy, Emsella pelvic floor sessions, nutrition and food sensitivity testing, customized nourishment guidance, B.E.S.T. (Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique), and life coaching. Whether for pain relief, posture, fat loss, energy, digestion, hormones, or overall confidence, Atlas Rising helps patients restore balance and rise into their best health.

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