The Pain Free Formula with Stacey Roberts -- Tired of chasing symptoms and temporary fixes? The Pain Free Formula is your go-to podcast for uncovering the real reasons behind pain—and finding lasting solutions. Hosted by bestselling author, practitioner, and educator Stacey Roberts, this show blends science-backed strategies, functional medicine insights, and real-life success stories to help you move better, feel better, and live pain-free.
Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, joint issues, or unexplained aches, Stacey dives deep into the overlooked causes of pain, from gut health to hormones, inflammation, and biomechanics. Each episode equips you with practical, proven tools to take control of your health—without surgery, medications, or endless treatments.
Discover what’s really causing your pain, learn holistic, science-based solutions and reclaim your energy, mobility, and vitality
Your body is designed to heal—let’s unlock the formula to make it happen. Learn more:
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71 | How to Address and Prevent Shoulder Pain with Dr. Kim MacDonald
mardi 25 août 2026 • Durée 54:35
What could a game of pickleball, your cell phone, and lifting dead weight possibly have in common?
Stacey Roberts sits down again with her friend and orthopedic expert, physical therapist, and athletic trainer, Dr. Kim MacDonald, to unpack one of the most complex joints in the body. The shoulder gives us incredible mobility, but that same mobility makes it easy to injure and tricky to diagnose.
Stacey and Kim break down the anatomy in plain terms, the two habits quietly driving most shoulder pain, and the common diagnoses people fear on an MRI. They also cover what actually helps, from posture and prevention to smarter rehab and prehab before surgery.
You never realize how much you rely on your shoulders until you can't. Whether yours feel great or already ache at night, this one is worth your time. Listen now.
Timestamped Highlights
05:15 - The unforgettable "dead weight" injury no one sees coming
07:50 - The two everyday habits behind most shoulder pain
09:37 - Your shoulder anatomy, finally explained in plain English
11:10 - The three structures that make or break your shoulder
17:02 - Why the COVID pickleball boom wrecked so many shoulders
20:04 - The reason women often land in therapy sooner
21:18 - What your shoulder aching at night is trying to tell you
25:53 - Frozen shoulder and the "Saran Wrap" that locks it up
30:36 - What a rotator cuff tear on your MRI really means
41:03 - The popular rehab tool this expert refuses to use
About the Guest
Dr. Kim MacDonald, MPT, DPT, is a former nationally ranked gymnast and University of Florida athlete whose passion for injury prevention and recovery was shaped by both elite competition and a life-threatening health crisis that left her rebuilding from the ground up. With a B.S. in Sports Medicine from the University of Florida, a Master's in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine, Dr. MacDonald brings 29 years of experience across all ages and settings. Specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine, she is FMS and SFMA-certified and founded Crimson Therapies to provide personalized, hands-on care. Her mission is to empower patients to take control of their mobility, strength, and long-term wellness.
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About the Host
Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula, Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.
The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
Medical Disclaimer
Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in this program and any other presented by New You Health and Wellness LLC, and the use of any products or services purchased from New You Health and Wellness LLC by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the health professionals affiliated with our website or clinic. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nothing stated or posted on this site or in this podcast or available through any services is intended to be and must not be taken to be the practice of medical or counseling care. For purposes of this agreement, the practice of medicine and counseling includes, without limitations, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or providing healthcare, treatment instructions, diagnosis, prognosis or advice.
70 | Magnesium for Pain, Cramps, and Better Sleep
mardi 11 août 2026 • Durée 21:41
What if the cramps, poor sleep, and joint pain you have learned to live with come down to one overlooked mineral?
A patient's stubborn hamstring cramps sent Stacey Roberts looking at magnesium, the quiet mineral behind symptoms most people just live with, including the irregular heartbeat she resolved in her own life.
She breaks down how magnesium supports bone strength, heart rhythm, blood sugar, sleep, and joint and muscle pain, then walks through the best food sources and which supplement form fits which goal, from citrate to glycinate to L-threonate.
If you have written off cramps, poor sleep, or nagging pain as part of getting older, this one may change your mind. Listen now.
Timestamped Highlights
[00:01:23] The patient cramp that pointed Stacey to a missing mineral
[00:02:27] The irregular heartbeat she was told to just live with
[00:04:14] How magnesium quietly shapes mood, blood sugar, and weight
[00:05:05] The anti-inflammatory link between magnesium and joint pain
[00:06:11] The everyday foods that restore your magnesium
[00:07:17] Why dark chocolate earned a spot on the list
[00:08:03] Citrate and the bioavailability detail most people miss
[00:10:12] Which form to pick for sleep, and which for your skin
[00:12:04] Why a normal blood test can still miss a deficiency
[00:13:24] The symptoms that hint your magnesium is too low
69 | Why Biomechanics and Hormones Beat Joint Pain
mardi 4 août 2026 • Durée 29:00
What if the new pain that showed up out of nowhere actually started with an injury you had years ago?
Stacey Roberts woke up one morning to searing heel pain with no injury to explain it. As a physical therapist of 30-plus years, she recognized plantar fasciitis right away. What surprised her was the real cause.
She traces it back to a knee injury months earlier and the way her body had quietly compensated ever since. She explains how faulty movement patterns, a tight calf, and shifting hormones in perimenopause and menopause can team up to create pain that seems to come from nowhere.
If you are active again in your late 30s to 60s and pain keeps popping up, this episode shows why chasing the sore spot or reaching for hormones first can miss the real trigger. Listen now.
Timestamped Highlights
00:01:29 The polka move at a family wedding that changed everything
00:02:21 Why Stacey said no to the knee replacement her doctor pushed
00:03:19 The morning heel pain hit like a nail through the foot
00:04:16 What plantar fasciitis really is, and the tug-of-war behind it
00:05:51 The quiet compensation pattern that set the whole thing off
00:07:35 How hormones sneak into the joint pain conversation
00:09:05 The rubber band that explains what estrogen does for your tissue
00:12:54 Why reaching for hormones first can be the wrong move
00:14:46 New pain with no injury? Where to actually look
00:16:31 Pickleball, weekend warriors, and the niggly injuries that follow
00:20:08 The scratch on your hand that explains how healing really works
00:21:46 The one trigger behind 70 to 80 percent of the pain she sees
Resources
SoftWave therapy, used in Stacey's clinic to help accelerate tissue healing
Stacey's plantar fasciitis program, the movement and exercise approach she used to resolve her own heel pain.
68 | Why NSAIDs Might Make Your Pain Worse
mardi 28 juillet 2026 • Durée 24:53
What if the very medication you take to stop your pain is quietly making it worse?
We have all been told to reach for a pill at the first sign of pain. But what if that quick fix is quietly working against you? In this solo episode of The Pain-Free Formula Podcast, Stacey Roberts breaks down what the research is now revealing about NSAIDs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin, and why shutting down inflammation too soon can backfire.
Stacey explains the body’s natural healing process, why the pro-inflammatory phase actually matters, and how taking these medications too early and too often may lead to longer healing times, more sensitivity to pain, and even chronic pain. She also shares what to do instead, from the POLICE method to smart icing intervals to finding the real reason your pain flares at night.
If you keep a bottle of pain relievers in your purse, your car, or on your nightstand, this episode will change how you think about that habit. Listen now.
Timestamped Highlights
[00:01:05] – The little pill that might be secretly sabotaging your recovery
[00:02:34] – The bottle in your purse, your car, your nightstand
[00:02:55] – What if stopping inflammation too soon stalls your healing?
[00:03:42] – Follow the money: what pharma spends to keep you reaching for pills
[00:05:48] – Occasional use vs early and often: where the real risk begins
[00:06:42] – A crowded airport bus and the moment that stuck with Stacey
[00:08:49] – The scratch on your hand that explains your entire healing process
[00:09:50] – Why getting ahead of the pain can set you up for chronic pain
[00:11:28] – How the medicine meant to dull pain can make you feel more of it
[00:12:33] – The POLICE method: exactly what to do instead
[00:13:41] – Love heat? Here is why you should always ice after
[00:15:57] – How SoftWave therapy can cut weeks off healing
[00:16:53] – Aching at night and can’t sleep? What Stacey suggests instead
[00:18:29] – The smoke alarm analogy that flips how you see pain
67 | What Is Softwave Therapy, and Can It End Your Pain?
mardi 21 juillet 2026 • Durée 51:51
What if the treatment that finally ended your pain was the one you were most sure would fail?
After more than 30 years in healthcare, Stacey Roberts had watched miracle machines come and go, so when a friend dragged her to a demo of Softwave therapy, she showed up as the skeptic in the room, expecting snake oil.
Then she watched her friend Laura's shoulder pain disappear in about ten minutes. In this episode, Stacey shares the story that turned her from doubter to believer, the pelvic pain patient who wept when the pain finally stopped, and the science of how broad-focused shockwaves calm inflammation, restore blood flow, and wake up the body's own healing.
If you have been told to live with your pain, or you have tried everything and still hurt, this story might change what you believe is possible. Listen now.
Timestamped Highlights
[00:01:17] Why this episode is personal, and the eye-roll that started it all
[00:02:56] The claim that made her stop cold about Softwave
[00:11:48] Water and electricity in one device? What an electrohydraulic wave really is
[00:15:29] How the machine found calcific tendonitis without Laura lifting her arm
[00:17:01] The three words that broke 30 years of skepticism
[00:17:32] One treatment, then two years pain-free, until pickleball
[00:23:33] The dirty secret of shockwave: some devices don't make a shockwave at all
[00:24:08] The scratch on your hand that explains how healing really works
[00:25:54] The polka injury that changed how she thinks about arthritis and pain
[00:35:18] The pelvic pain story that ends with three words from a husband
65 | One Local Celebrity’s Truth About Pain and Healing: A Candid Conversation with Molly Fay
mardi 14 juillet 2026 • Durée 48:17
What if the pain you have carried for a decade could start to lift in a single visit?
Molly Fay has smiled into the camera every morning for nearly 18 years as co-host of Milwaukee's The Morning Blend. What her audience never saw was the swollen ankle she had lived with for a decade, the plantar fasciitis that once left her unable to walk from the car to the house, and a torn rotator cuff that stalled in traditional therapy. In this episode, Stacey's very first guest interview, Molly shares what it was like to quietly carry chronic pain in a very public job.
Molly walks through why she was more than a little skeptical when she first came in, the treatments that finally moved the needle, and the honest conversation she and Stacey had about medication, rebound pain, and looking at the whole person instead of one body part.
If you have been told your pain is just something to live with, Molly's story is a reminder that hope and healing are still on the table. Listen now.
Timestamped Highlights
00:02:46 From high school radio to nearly two decades on live TV
00:04:44 The unexpected reason a TV host booked her own appointment
00:06:22 The breaking point: I cannot spend any more money
00:07:15 Why she walked in more than a little skeptical
00:09:34 A decade of hidden pain behind a daily on-camera smile
00:11:37 The survey that ties old injuries to plantar fasciitis
00:16:11 The first-visit promise that sounded crazy, until it happened
00:23:40 Facing a second shoulder procedure, and the treatment she tried instead
00:28:57 The anti-inflammatory that worked, then the rebound that floored her
00:34:38 The one thing no school can teach a practitioner
00:39:09 Her two-part message for anyone stuck in chronic pain
00:41:35 The surprising thing most people get wrong about Molly
About the Guest
Molly Fay is a longtime Milwaukee television personality and co-host of The Morning Blend on TMJ4, where she has been on air for nearly 18 years. An Emmy award-winning journalist, she earned a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and began her career as an investigative reporter before moving into anchoring and, eventually, daily lifestyle television. Off camera, she is a mom, a yoga lover, and, as she shares in this episode, someone who has quietly managed chronic pain for years.
64 | Hope Molecules: How Movement Really Rewires Pain for Life
mardi 30 juin 2026 • Durée 23:40
What if your body held its own secret pharmacy that could spark hope in the toughest moments of pain?
In this transformative solo episode, Stacey Roberts dives deep into the little-known science behind so-called "hope molecules," and the game-changing role movement plays in healing. With compassion and clear evidence, Stacey challenges the myth that pain always means physical damage and unpacks how your muscles quietly talk to your brain and immune system.
Discover why relying on cortisone shots may cost you real, lasting wellness and how small, consistent actions can power up your health at any age. If you're relying on old stories about pain and movement, you risk missing out on a brighter, more empowered future. Listen now to gain exclusive insights and a proven path to real relief you won’t find elsewhere.
Timestamped Highlights
01:16 – The natural pharmacy inside your muscles
03:55 – Why pain is not always about tissue damage
05:13 – Hope molecules: how movement changes your brain
07:33 – Building resilience begins with a single step
08:20 – The surprising link between exercise and mental health
10:29 – Turning short-term stress into long-term healing
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63 | No, Ifs, Ands or Butts: An Honest Talk About Butt Pain with Dr Carmen Fong
mardi 16 juin 2026 • Durée 36:55
What if the biggest source of your pain and shame has a simple, science-backed fix?
Join bestselling author and practitioner-educator Stacey Roberts as she sits down with Dr. Carmen Fong, a renowned colorectal surgeon, researcher, and author, for a refreshingly honest conversation about healing butt and pelvic pain.
Together, they pull back the curtain on a world few dare to discuss, explaining why outdated taboos keep millions suffering and how new advances like Softwave can change everything.
If you have ever felt embarrassed, stuck, or unheard when it comes to pain "back there," you risk missing real solutions that could revolutionize your quality of life. With practical, insider wisdom you’ll only hear here, this episode delivers hope, answers, and strategic next steps you can use right now. Listen before you settle for another “just deal with it” moment.
Timestamped Highlights
01:24 – The emotional reason Dr. Fong chose "butt and gut" medicine
04:08 – Why curing cancer wasn’t as rewarding as fixing butt pain
06:58 – The hidden cultural roots behind constipation shame
10:15 – The questions that instantly reveal root causes of pain
13:53 – The paper-cut pain people never see coming
15:21 – Stacey’s jaw-dropping Softwave healing story
16:37 – The pelvic floor secrets most doctors ignore
20:59 – The unlikely alliance breaking the cycle of chronic pain
26:01 – The surprising science (and myths) about fiber and constipation
About The Guest
Dr. Carmen Fong has built her career around the parts of the body the rest of us are too
embarrassed to name out loud — and she does it with more humor, honesty, and heart than just
about anyone. She's a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon, Co-Director of the
Hemorrhoid Centers of America in Atlanta, and the author of a book whose title says it all:
62 | Essential Oils for Pain
mardi 9 juin 2026 • Durée 26:56
Are essential oils the pain solution your Instagram feed promises or just hype in a bottle?
Stacey Roberts brings her no-nonsense expertise and decades of clinical experience to question what really works for pain relief. In a world hooked on quick fixes and social media claims, discover which oils are backed by real human trials, how these natural compounds work in the body, and the honest limits the hype never reveals.
Listen now to uncover proven strategies and avoid the costly mistakes that come from blind trust. Miss this, and you risk wasting money, risking safety, or worse, missing a real breakthrough in your pain journey. Dive in for honest science, practical options, and Stacey’s exclusive tips you won’t find on any influencer’s feed.
02:22 – The unexpected science behind why some oils actually work
05:09 – The proven essential oil that beats headaches—fast
07:35 – A personal mom moment that reveals lavender’s hidden power
10:00 – Frankincense and rose: promising newcomers or empty promises?
12:07 – The brutal limits of essential oils you never hear about
13:32 – Stacey’s go-to rules for using oils safely (and what to avoid)
20:11 – The sneaky label trick: How to spot the purest oils now
Resources
Are essential oils the miracle cure your feed says they are? No. Are they worthless? Also no.
The truth, as usual, lives in the evidence: a handful of these oils — peppermint, lavender,
frankincense, clove — have real human trials showing real, if modest, pain relief, working
through real biological mechanisms. Used safely, sourced well, and treated as one tool
alongside addressing the actual root cause, they've earned a legitimate place in the toolkit.
This podcast is for informational purposes only. ALWAYS check with your trusted license
61 | Period Pain Is Not Normal — With The Period Whisperer
mardi 2 juin 2026 • Durée 47:25
Ever wonder why period pain seems inevitable, yet so many women quietly suffer or get dismissed by the health system?
In this refreshingly honest conversation, women's health coach Bria Gaad, also known as the Period Whisperer, sits down with Stacey Roberts to challenge the "just deal with it" narrative and break open what our cycles are really telling us.
You'll discover why “normal” lab work doesn’t always equal optimal health, how hormonal imbalances quietly sabotage wellbeing, and which holistic strategies truly move the needle for period pain relief without simply masking symptoms. Bria shares relatable stories, proven frameworks, and her own journey of transformation from burnout and frustration to vibrant health.
If you’re tired of feeling dismissed or stuck in the pain cycle, you risk missing out on eye-opening truths and practical takeaways you won’t find on social media. Listen now for first-access insight from the real front lines of women’s health. This episode pulls back the curtain.
Timestamped Highlights
01:00 – The overlooked truth about period pain no one is talking about
03:00 – When “picture of health” labs don’t match how you really feel
11:03 – The gentle shift that broke the cycle of chronic pain and exhaustion
13:03 – The first test used to finally decode stubborn period pain
16:54 – The surprising power of sleep and pleasure for hormone healing
19:04 – The PMS week food mistake everyone falls for—and how to fix it
26:01 – The ancient seed cycling trick for hormone balance and pain relief
32:30 – The must-ask question to finally align workouts with your true needs
About The Guest
Bria Gadd is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Personal Trainer who specializes in female hormones.
After helping thousands of women lose weight in their 20s and 30s, Bria recognized a difficult shift in women's ability to get results during their perimenopause years — including her own frustrating 15-pound weight gain despite daily intense workouts and the relentless demands of midlife.
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Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula, Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.
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Medical Disclaimer
Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in this program and any other presented by New You Health and Wellness LLC, and the use of any products or services purchased from New You Health and Wellness LLC by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the health professionals affiliated with our website or clinic. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nothing stated or posted on this site or in this podcast or available through any services is intended to be and must not be taken to be the practice of medical or counseling care. For purposes of this agreement, the practice of medicine and counseling includes, without limitations, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or providing healthcare, treatment instructions, diagnosis, prognosis or advice.
The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
About the Host
Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula, Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.
Medical Disclaimer
Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in this program and any other presented by New You Health and Wellness LLC, and the use of any products or services purchased from New You Health and Wellness LLC by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the health professionals affiliated with our website or clinic. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nothing stated or posted on this site or in this podcast or available through any services is intended to be and must not be taken to be the practice of medical or counseling care. For purposes of this agreement, the practice of medicine and counseling includes, without limitations, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or providing healthcare, treatment instructions, diagnosis, prognosis or advice.
Resources
From this episode, here is what Stacey suggests trying instead of reaching for a pill:
Find the trigger and remove it. For a scratch, you stop scratching. For pain, find what is aggravating the area and take it away.
Use short icing intervals for an analgesic effect without stalling healing. Roughly 10 minutes of ice on, 20 minutes off, repeated. Avoid long sessions of 20, 30, or 40 minutes or more.
Follow the POLICE method: Protection, Optimal Loading (gentle movement and range of motion), Ice, Compression, and Elevation.
If you use heat for relief, ice afterward to help the body clear the area and counteract the extra blood flow.
For pain that flares at night, look at systemic inflammation and root causes rather than relying on nightly medication.
Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula, Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.
The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
Medical Disclaimer
Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in this program and any other presented by New You Health and Wellness LLC, and the use of any products or services purchased from New You Health and Wellness LLC by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the health professionals affiliated with our website or clinic. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nothing stated or posted on this site or in this podcast or available through any services is intended to be and must not be taken to be the practice of medical or counseling care. For purposes of this agreement, the practice of medicine and counseling includes, without limitations, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or providing healthcare, treatment instructions, diagnosis, prognosis or advice.
[00:44:53] What Softwave really does, in Stacey's own words
Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula, Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.
The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
Medical Disclaimer
Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in this program and any other presented by New You Health and Wellness LLC, and the use of any products or services purchased from New You Health and Wellness LLC by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the health professionals affiliated with our website or clinic. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nothing stated or posted on this site or in this podcast or available through any services is intended to be and must not be taken to be the practice of medical or counseling care. For purposes of this agreement, the practice of medicine and counseling includes, without limitations, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or providing healthcare, treatment instructions, diagnosis, prognosis or advice.
The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
About the Host
Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula, Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.
Medical Disclaimer
Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in this program and any other presented by New You Health and Wellness LLC, and the use of any products or services purchased from New You Health and Wellness LLC by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the health professionals affiliated with our website or clinic. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nothing stated or posted on this site or in this podcast or available through any services is intended to be and must not be taken to be the practice of medical or counseling care. For purposes of this agreement, the practice of medicine and counseling includes, without limitations, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or providing healthcare, treatment instructions, diagnosis, prognosis or advice.
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Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula; Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.
The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
Medical Disclaimer
Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in this program and any other presented by New You Health and Wellness LLC, and the use of any products or services purchased from New You Health and Wellness LLC by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the health professionals affiliated with our website or clinic. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nothing stated or posted on this site or in this podcast or available through any services is intended to be and must not be taken to be the practice of medical or counseling care. For purposes of this agreement, the practice of medicine and counseling includes, without limitations, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or providing healthcare, treatment instructions, diagnosis, prognosis or advice.
Constipation Nation (Bloomsbury, 2024). She's also co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of
Bummed, a digital health company on a mission to modernize gut and butt health and take the
shame out of these conversations.
I first met Dr. Fong about a year ago, when she reached out about researching SoftWave
shockwave therapy for hemorrhoids and pelvic pain. She's now partnering with us at SoftWave
as a leading researcher on that work — which is exactly where her world as a colorectal
surgeon and my world in regenerative medicine, pain, the pelvic floor, and sexual health come
Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula; Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.
The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
Medical Disclaimer
Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in this program and any other presented by New You Health and Wellness LLC, and the use of any products or services purchased from New You Health and Wellness LLC by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the health professionals affiliated with our website or clinic. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nothing stated or posted on this site or in this podcast or available through any services is intended to be and must not be taken to be the practice of medical or counseling care. For purposes of this agreement, the practice of medicine and counseling includes, without limitations, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or providing healthcare, treatment instructions, diagnosis, prognosis or advice.
healthcare professional for guidance on any information provided here.
A 2–3% dilution describes how much essential oil you mix into a carrier oil (like jojoba, almond,
or fractionated coconut) before applying it to your skin. The percentage is the proportion of
essential oil in the total blend.
The practical rule of thumb: 1% ≈ 6 drops of essential oil per 1 oz (30 mL) of carrier oil.
So:
• 2% = about 12 drops per ounce of carrier
• 3% = about 18 drops per ounce of carrier
If you're mixing a small amount, a common shortcut is roughly 3 drops of essential oil per
teaspoon (5 mL) of carrier for a ~2–3% blend.
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Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula; Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.
The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
Medical Disclaimer
Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in...
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Stacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula; Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.
The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
Medical Disclaimer
Information in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provided in this program and any other presented by New You Health and Wellness LLC, and the use of any products or services purchased from New You Health and Wellness LLC by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship or healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the health professionals affiliated with our website or clinic. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nothing stated or posted on this site or in this podcast or available through any services is intended to be and must not be taken to be the practice of medical or counseling care. For purposes of this agreement, the practice of medicine and counseling includes, without limitations, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or providing healthcare, treatment instructions, diagnosis, prognosis or advice.
