Explore every episode of the podcast Befriend Gravity Sessions: Expert Insights for Spinal Freedom
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep 15: The Choice is Hope | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:17:48 | |
"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 | |||
| Ep 14: Choosing Your Doctor | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:08:41 | |
"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. | |||
| Ep 13: Drugs and Surgery | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:12:38 | |
"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. | |||
| Ep 12: Recovery 101 | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:11:48 | |
"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. | |||
| Ep 11: The Road to Recovery | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:14:58 | |
"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. | |||
| Ep 10: Reducing Subluxation | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:17:46 | |
"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. | |||
| Ep 9: New Spine, New Personality | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:18:36 | |
"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. | |||
| Ep 8: Scoliosis Matters | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:17:36 | |
"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. | |||
| Ep 7: S1 and the Pelvis | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:17:38 | |
"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. | |||
| Ep 6: L1 and Slipping Discs | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:17:59 | |
"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. | |||
| Ep 5: T1 – The Hunchback | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:29:27 | |
"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. | |||
| Ep 4: C1 and Neck Pain | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:31:06 | |
"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. | |||
| Ep 3: Rebuild Your Spine | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:17:11 | |
"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. | |||
| Ep 2: The Doctor Within | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:25:59 | |
"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. | |||
| Ep 1: The ‘Cycle of Death’ | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:15:33 | |
"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. | |||