Essential Therapies Podcast with Dr. Cindy

Welcome to the Essential Therapies Podcast with Dr. Cindy! Essential Therapies strives to guide people through healing: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This podcast aims to educate people on how to care for their mind-body-spirt through understanding the myofascial system and its connection to the physical and energetic bodies that we live with each and every day. We hope you enjoy our weekly episodes. Please check our website for more information! https://www.esstherapy.com/ Hosted by Essential Therapies Produced by Applo Multimedia Group

Essential Therapies Podcast with Dr. Cindy is a health podcast hosted by Essential Therapies, with 60 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #59

  Ep. 59 - Catching Up

  Jul 24, 202610 minS2

  Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! It’s been a while, and there’s a lot to catch up on! In this short episode, I’m sharing updates about our team, our new location, exciting improvements to the Essential Therapies app, and what’s on the horizon. Thanks for being part of this journey—I’m excited to reconnect with you and share what’s next. To enjoy this episode via our YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/j9HoGjJiwpk Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

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  Episode #58

  Ep. 58 - Cold Exposure Benefits: Stress, Immunity, HRV & Vitamin D | Thomas Seager, PhD

  Jun 18, 20261h 18mS2

  Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! After years of regularly practicing cold exposure, I unexpectedly found myself taking a break when my pond became too warm for cold plunging. During a particularly stressful season, I came down with an illness and began wondering how much I had been relying on cold exposure—not only for stress management, but perhaps for supporting my immune system as well. That experience inspired me to welcome back Professor Thomas Seager, PhD, engineer, researcher, educator, and founder of Morozko Forge, for Episode #58 of the Essential Therapies Podcast. Together, we explore the science and practical applications of cold exposure, including: • Stress management and resilience • Immunity and recovery • Heart Rate Variability (HRV) • Mood and energy • Vitamin D and seasonal health • Metabolic health and adaptation • Practical considerations for beginners • Why cold exposure is more than just a trend Whether you’re new to cold therapy or have years of experience, this conversation offers thoughtful insights, scientific perspectives, and practical takeaways for optimizing health and resilience. Guest: Professor Thomas Seager, PhD Engineer, Researcher, Educator Founder, Morozko Forge Hosted by: Cindy Hodgson, PT, PhD Founder & CEO, Essential Therapies To watch this episode via our YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/nAJQ4FD6phY #ColdExposure #ColdTherapy #StressManagement #Immunity #HRV #VitaminD #MetabolicHealth #HealthyAging Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

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  Episode #57

  Ep. 57 - Let's Talk Functional Medicine

  Apr 18, 202630 minS2

  Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! In this episode, I sit down with Kristi Lorenc, CNP from Rapha Functional Wellness to talk about her journey into functional medicine… and why she chose a different path. Kristi shares her personal health struggles and how feeling discouraged by the traditional medical model led her to search for deeper answers. That search ultimately brought her to functional medicine, where the focus shifts from simply managing symptoms to identifying and treating the root cause of what’s really going on in the body. We also dive into the core pillars of functional medicine… looking at the whole person, understanding how systems are connected, and creating individualized approaches to healing. If you’ve ever felt like something is being missed in your health journey, this conversation will resonate. To learn more about Kristi or connect with her, you can visit: https://raphafunctionalwellness.com/ And to enjoy today's episode via our YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/InxCz5DPOaE Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

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  Episode #56

  Ep. 56 - More Than Olive Oil

  Mar 6, 202648 minS2

  Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! We often think of olive oil as a simple dietary staple. But what if the olive itself holds far more therapeutic potential than most of us realize? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jerry Shaw, a retired functional medicine practitioner with over 45 years of clinical experience, to explore the science behind olive polyphenols, systemic inflammation, and whole-body health. We discuss: • The difference between standard olive oil and whole-olive formulations • How olive compounds support gut health, liver detoxification, and immune balance • Why inflammation is at the root of so many modern health concerns • The connection between oxidative stress, gut health, and cellular resilience • Why ancient foods may still hold powerful answers for modern disease patterns This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about supporting the body at a cellular level over time. As someone deeply immersed in fascia science and the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach®, I’m always interested in how systemic inflammation influences tissue health, healing capacity, and overall function. This conversation expanded my understanding of how something as simple, and ancient, as the olive may play a role in that process. If you’re curious about inflammation, functional medicine, and long-term cellular support, this episode will open your eyes. And to enjoy today's episode via our YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/S_V5SdRtbpo ⸻ #MoreThanOliveOil #Inflammation #FunctionalMedicine #OlivePolyphenols #CellularHealth #GutHealth #LiverSupport #HolisticHealth #WellnessPodcast Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

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  Episode #55

  Ep. 55 - Launching 60: I’m Just Getting Started

  Mar 3, 20262 minS2

  Comments about the show? Let us know! We love feedback! What if aging isn’t decline, but evolution? Launching 60 is about strength, awareness, and choosing to build what’s next. To enjoy today's episode via our YouTube channel, please click here: https://youtu.be/keGEQwazybY Thanks for listening, and please share with someone who could benefit! See you next time!

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