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In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Dr. Howard Schubiner, internist and a Clinical Professor at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He discusses two approaches to treating chronic pain: pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) and emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET). He explains that PRT helps patients shift their relationship to pain by recognizing it as brain-generated rather than physically harmful, while EAT addresses deep-seated emotions from childhood or past adverse events. He emphasizes the importance of processing emotions, particularly anger, in a safe way to facilitate healing. Howard Schubiner, MD, is an internist and a Clinical Professor at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He has authored more than 150 publications in scientific journals and books. He lectures regionally, nationally, and internationally and is the author of Unlearn Your Pain: The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety and Depression, published by The Open Field/Viking Press. Learn more at www.unlearnyourpain.com. Download transcript: https://backincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Transcript-Interview-4-w-Howard-Schubiner.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Dr. Howard Schubiner, internist and a Clinical Professor at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He talks about his approach to treating chronic pain. This includes explaining complex symptoms to patients, emphasizing the importance of connecting with them through empathy and understanding how the brain generates sensations. He also examines a patient's life context, and any childhood trauma, looking for specific criteria such as functional, inconsistent, and triggered symptoms. He highlights the importance of conducting a thorough workup before pursuing neuroplastic treatments, as structural issues can sometimes be missed. Howard Schubiner, MD, is an internist and a Clinical Professor at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He has authored more than 150 publications in scientific journals and books. He lectures regionally, nationally, and internationally and is the author of Unlearn Your Pain: The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety and Depression, published by The Open Field/Viking Press. Learn more at www.unlearnyourpain.com. Download transcript: https://backincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Transcript-Interview-3-w-Howard-Schubiner.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Ryan Cedermark, a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. He explains his treatment approach and emphasizes the importance of addressing underlying physiology rather than just treating symptoms, noting that true healing comes from the body's natural capacity when given the right conditions. He discusses how his team implemented a new approach focused on safety physiology and outlines the concept of "walking into pain" as a therapeutic approach and shares how it helps patients build nervous system resilience through small wins and marginal gains. Download transcript:  https://backincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Transcript-Interview-2-w-Ryan-Cedermark.pdf Dr. Ryan Cedermark graduated Magna Cum Laude from Life University in 2011. While in school, Dr. Cedermark enrolled in post-graduate neurology courses, earning his Diplomate in Neurology from the American Chiropractic Neurology Board in 2013. Passionate about a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, Dr. Cedermark graduated Magna Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University and completed a Family Nurse Practitioner program at Georgia State University in 2018. Dr. Cedermark currently serves as adjunct faculty at National University teaching in the Master's Program. Dr. Cedermark is also a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and serves on the board of the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR) as well as the Medical Advisory Board for SNA Biotech. Dr. Cedermark’s multidisciplinary educational background creates a unique approach in today’s healthcare environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Ryan Cedermark, a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. He discusses his journey into functional neurology and functional medicine, explaining how he became certified through continuing education courses at Life University and the CARIC Institute. He describes how his interest in neurology developed after a professor's recommendation and led him to pursue both functional medicine and nurse practitioner certification for medication management. He explains his holistic perspective on treating chronic illness by addressing the body as a unit rather than focusing solely on symptoms. Download transcript:  https://backincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Transcript-Interview-1-w-Ryan-Cedermark.pdf Dr. Ryan Cedermark graduated Magna Cum Laude from Life University in 2011. While in school, Dr. Cedermark enrolled in post-graduate neurology courses, earning his Diplomate in Neurology from the American Chiropractic Neurology Board in 2013. Passionate about a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, Dr. Cedermark graduated Magna Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University and completed a Family Nurse Practitioner program at Georgia State University in 2018. Dr. Cedermark currently serves as adjunct faculty at National University teaching in the Master's Program. Dr. Cedermark is also a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and serves on the board of the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR) as well as the Medical Advisory Board for SNA Biotech. Dr. Cedermark’s multidisciplinary educational background creates a unique approach in today’s healthcare environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion about consciousness and health with Bruce Lipton. He talks about the evolutionary importance of cooperation over competition, using examples like horse colts learning community behavior to survive. He explores how human cells function as a community of 30 trillion cells coordinated by the brain, with disharmony leading to autoimmune conditions. He explains how 95% of human behavior is controlled by subconscious programs downloaded from parents and environment during early childhood, particularly through theta brain state hypnosis. He described three ways to change these programs: using self-hypnosis with earbuds during theta state while falling asleep, practicing new behaviors through repetition after age 7, and leveraging necessity as a driver for change. He discusses energy psychology and super learning techniques, explaining how people can reprogram beliefs by identifying what they struggle with and using hemisphere integration methods to download new beliefs quickly. Download transcript:  https://backincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Transcript-Interview-6-w-Bruce-Lipton.pdf Bruce Lipton is an internationally recognized bestselling author and cellular biologist who has spent decades challenging scientific orthodoxy with a revolutionary message: genes don’t control our destiny—our beliefs and environment do. As a senior research scientist at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, his groundbreaking cloning experiments revealed the biochemical pathways by which the mind controls behavior and genetic activity, presaging today’s revolutionary field of epigenetics. Dr. Lipton’s research has been published in prestigious scientific journals including Science, Nature, Journal of Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Biochemistry, and Experimental Cell Research. Learn more at: https://www.brucelipton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Dr, Bruce Lipton, a stem cell biologist and author of the best-selling book, The Biology of Belief. He discusses his perspective on the relationship between environment and genetics, emphasizing the distinction between the external environment and the internal environment controlled by the brain. He explains how the brain releases chemistry that affects cellular behavior and genetics, rather than the external environment directly influencing cells. He criticizes mainstream medicine for focusing on symptoms rather than causes. He emphasizes that connection and community empower us. Download transcript:  https://backincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Transcript-Interview-5-w-Bruce-Lipton.pdf Bruce Lipton is an internationally recognized bestselling author and cellular biologist who has spent decades challenging scientific orthodoxy with a revolutionary message: genes don’t control our destiny—our beliefs and environment do. As a senior research scientist at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, his groundbreaking cloning experiments revealed the biochemical pathways by which the mind controls behavior and genetic activity, presaging today’s revolutionary field of epigenetics. Dr. Lipton’s research has been published in prestigious scientific journals including Science, Nature, Journal of Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Biochemistry, and Experimental Cell Research. Learn more at: https://www.brucelipton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with best-selling author Ken Leebow. He explains the importance of detailed AI prompting. He described how proper prompting involves providing specific information to AI, similar to giving detailed instructions to a knowledgeable person, rather than vague questions. He also discusses his approach to creating effective prompts by starting with a specific goal or subject. He talks about how AI tools like NotebookLM can transform documents into interactive mind maps, cinematic videos, and illustrations, making dense material more accessible. He used the example of how AI can help illustrate complex healing concepts. Ken Leebow is the author of the bestselling Incredible Internet book series, which helped millions of readers understand, explore, and enjoy the early online world. Today, he sees artificial intelligence as the next major technology shift, with the same life-changing potential he recognized in the Internet decades ago. In his new book, 100 Incredible Things You Can Do With AI, Ken uses a simple, practical, and fun approach to show readers how AI can help with everyday tasks, creativity, learning, travel, health, finance, business, writing, and problem-solving. At the heart of his message is the power of creating the perfect prompt — and building what he calls an “AI Dream Team,” or AI on steroids.  For more information, visit: https://www.leebow.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with best-selling author Ken Leebow.He discusses his new book 100 Incredible Things You Can Do With AI. He was formerly a CPA who transitioned into technology and internet publishing, and explains how he discovered Google's NotebookLM product, which he considers more advanced than popular AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude. He talks about how NotebookLM can process complex documents and create cinematic videos in minutes, as well as how the tool can serve as a personal "AI brain trust" by integrating expert information from various domains. He explores how AI can simplify complex information through visuals to make scientific content more accessible to readers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Robert Paris, a Master Neuroplastician and leadership coach.  Robert explains his four-stage leadership development approach, focusing on self-leadership as the foundation before moving to one-on-one, team, and organizational leadership. He describes how his Renew Coaching process helps people identify and address subconscious "deceptive brain messages" from childhood that affect their behavior and authenticity as leaders. His approach involves getting clients to reflect on significant decisions by examining how they process feedback, particularly focusing on understanding why they might ignore positive feedback while fixating on negative feedback. Download the transcript:https://backincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Transcript-Interview-5-w-Robert-Paris.pdf Robert Paris is a Master Neuroplastician, Founding Fellow of the Institute for Applied and Organizational Neuroscience, author, and leadership coach. He is the creator of the RENEW® Process and author of You vs. Your Brain: Reclaiming Your Identity. For more than 30 years, Robert has helped leaders, teams, and individuals understand how the brain shapes their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—and how to create lasting change through neuroplasticity. His work focuses on helping people reclaim control of their minds, reduce suffering, and live more authentically. For more information, visit https://myelinleadership.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Robert Paris, a Master Neuroplastician and leadership coach. Robert explains his process called RENEW, which is a 10-week program that educates people about how their brains work and helps them connect with their authentic identities by reflecting on past decisions and childhood experiences. He shared a transformative story about a Chinese manager named Li who overcame deep-rooted fear of authority through the program, leading to career advancement. He also discusses how suppressed emotions and negative self-talk create unnecessary suffering. He emphasizes the importance of connection, vulnerability, and reprogramming the brain rather than fighting old patterns. Download the transcript:https://backincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Transcript-Interview-4-w-Robert-Paris.pdf Robert Paris is a Master Neuroplastician, Founding Fellow of the Institute for Applied and Organizational Neuroscience, author, and leadership coach. He is the creator of the RENEW® Process and author of You vs. Your Brain: Reclaiming Your Identity. For more than 30 years, Robert has helped leaders, teams, and individuals understand how the brain shapes their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—and how to create lasting change through neuroplasticity. His work focuses on helping people reclaim control of their minds, reduce suffering, and live more authentically. For more information, visit https://myelinleadership.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Dee Wagner, a counselor and movement therapist. She discusses her Chi4Two method based on Polyvagal Theory. She explains that Chi4Two focuses on mobilizing movement with "play-dance" rather than fight-or-flight responses, involving three key physiological aspects: coordinating breathing and swallowing, helping move and mix intestinal content, and utilizing neurotransmitters like acetylcholine and dopamine without adrenaline. She demonstrates practical exercises including reaching movements and contralateral head movements to help shift clients from fight-flight to play-dance mobilization, working with both therapist and client in two-person interactions. Download the transcript:https://backincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Transcript-Interview-1-w-Dee-Wagner.pdf Dee Wagner is a long-time counselor, dance movement therapist, somatic educator, writer and presenter. Wagner originated a mindful embodiment method called Chi for Two. Chi means life force. The words for Two call attention to the fact that our two-person interactions affect our life force—our energy—our nervous system functioning.  For more information, visit: https://chifortwo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Donald Cohen PhD, a marital and family therapist.  Donald discussed how relationships and self-connection influence each stage of the life cycle, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself and developing empathy and mutual respect. He shared insights from his book, which consists of letters exchanged with his father, revealing how misconceptions and labels can affect relationships, particularly with parents. He explained how writing the book helped him and his father reconnect on a human level, highlighting the transformative power of understanding and communication. He emphasized the importance of hierarchical language and self-awareness in parent-child relationships, and shared how his relationship with his father evolved through empathy and letter writing. He also emphasized the value of asking for opinions, showing appreciation, and being mindful of how communication is expressed. Download the transcript:https://backincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Transcript-Interview-4-w-Donald-Cohen.pdf Donald Cohen, Ph.D , is a licensed marital and family therapist, author and lecturer with over four decades of clinical experience. He holds an MSW from Columbia University and a PH. D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.  He completed a fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University Medical Center and maintains a private practice focused on family dynamics, communication, and personal growth. He is also the author of The Inside Ride: A Journey to Manhood - Letters between Father and Son. The book was co-written with his late father, Dr. Max Cohen and explores vulnerability, masculinity, and intergenerational healing through decades of personal correspondence. He has also published poetry collections, articles on child development and family communication, and hosted the television and radio program Kids Are Talking, currently featured on You Tube. His forthcoming book is Small Thoughts, Big Ideas. His work centers on the power of reflective writing to foster authentic connection, emotional honesty, and lasting legacy, particularly in father-son relationships. He lives in Connecticut.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Donald Cohen PhD, a marital and family therapist. He discussed the evolution of his relationship with his father, describing how they started with mutual tension but eventually grew closer through letter writing. He explained how he initially struggled with his father's intellectual pursuits while identifying as a basketball player, but later realized these issues stemmed from his own poor self-image. Writing letters to his father helped bridge their relationship, particularly after he became a father himself at age 31. The relationship improved significantly when Donald began writing a book, The Inside Ride: Letters Between Fathers and Sons, about their correspondence, culminating in a touching end where he would write letters for his father who had difficulty due to Parkinson's disease, and they expressed mutual love on national television. Download the transcript:https://backincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Transcript-Interview-3-w-Donald-Cohen.pdf Donald Cohen, Ph.D , is a licensed marital and family therapist, author and lecturer with over four decades of clinical experience. He holds an MSW from Columbia University and a PH. D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.  He completed a fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University Medical Center and maintains a private practice focused on family dynamics, communication, and personal growth. He is also the author of The Inside Ride: A Journey to Manhood - Letters between Father and Son. The book was co-written with his late father, Dr. Max Cohen and explores vulnerability, masculinity, and intergenerational healing through decades of personal correspondence. He has also published poetry collections, articles on child development and family communication, and hosted the television and radio program Kids Are Talking, currently featured on You Tube. His forthcoming book is Small Thoughts, Big Ideas. His work centers on the power of reflective writing to foster authentic connection, emotional honesty, and lasting legacy, particularly in father-son relationships. He lives in Connecticut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Dr. Scott Phillips, a neurosurgeon.  Dr. Phillips explores common misconceptions patients hear from surgeons, including phrases like "you need surgery" and "it's not bad enough yet." He discusses how surgeons often fail to clearly explain why surgery is not recommended or offer alternative non-surgical options. He talks about problems with "upscaling" surgeries to include unnecessary levels or instrumentation, noting that patients often receive larger, riskier procedures than needed for their symptoms. He highlights the need for better communication with patients about both surgical and non-surgical treatment options, particularly given that chronic pain can be a complication of surgery even when structural problems are addressed. Download the transcript:https://backincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Transcript-Interview-2-w-Scott-Phillips.pdf Scott Phillips, M.D. received his Bachelor's degree at the University of Kentucky in his hometown of Lexington, KY., and went on to complete his Medical Degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed a 7-year Neurological Surgery Residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. As part of the Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program, he then served 4 years on Active Duty as a Staff Neurosurgeon at San Antonio Military Medical Center. After Honorable Separation in 2017, he served the citizens of San Antonio Texas before relocating to practice in Wichita Falls and the greater North Texas area. For more information, visit: https://excelsis.life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Dr. Scott Phillips, a neurosurgeon. Dr. Phillips discusses how he has evolved his approach to patient care in spine surgery, particularly focusing on addressing misinformation that causes anxiety. He identified numerous incorrect phrases commonly told to patients, including claims about scar tissue, arthritis, weight being a cause, and various potential triggers for back pain. He attributes his current understanding to key influences including reading David's Back in Control book, discovering the Boulder Back Pain Study, and joining the Neuroplastic Symptom Society. Scott explains that the common misconception that long-term back pain requires surgery is incorrect, as surgical treatment options should not be determined by pain duration or severity. Download the transcript:https://backincontrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Transcript-Interview-1-w-Scott-Phillips.pdf Scott Phillips, M.D. received his Bachelor's degree at the University of Kentucky in his hometown of Lexington, KY., and went on to complete his Medical Degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed a 7-year Neurological Surgery Residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. As part of the Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program, he then served 4 years on Active Duty as a Staff Neurosurgeon at San Antonio Military Medical Center. After Honorable Separation in 2017, he served the citizens of San Antonio Texas before relocating to practice in Wichita Falls and the greater North Texas area. For more information, visit: https://excelsis.life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices