Not Wrong, But Far From Right — Fascia, Science & Staying Curious with David Lesondak

Fascia is having a moment. And with that comes a lot of information that, as David Lesondak puts it, may be “not wrong, but far from right.”In this episode of Connective, I speak with fascia specialist, author and educator David Lesondak about his new book, The Fascia Connection, and the three decades of clinical experience, curiosity and research behind it.We talk about what happens when one piece of fascia science gets stretched into a much bigger claim, how to navigate fascia information online without losing nuance, and why realistic expectations matter when we talk about bodywork, pain, trauma and movement.But this conversation goes beyond fascia science.David shares his own experiences with imposter syndrome, what some of the brightest people in fascia research taught him about not knowing, and why being able to say “I don’t know” may actually make us better practitioners and teachers.We also talk about writing and AI, the importance of verifying information rather than simply accepting the answer we want, the role of humour in teaching, and why David believes authenticity will matter more and more.And at the end, I ask him the question I ask every guest:What has fascia helped you connect that once felt separate?His answer? ....In this episode we explore:Where fascia information can become overextended or misleadingHow to become a more discerning consumer of fascia informationTrauma, emotional release and realistic expectations around fascia workImposter syndrome and learning to be comfortable with not knowingDavid’s journey from practitioner to authorWriting, AI and why verification mattersHumour, curiosity and becoming a better teacherSelf-awareness as the “secret sauce” of his workWhat fascia helped David finally connectFind David LesondakWebsite:https://www.davidlesondak.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/davidlesondak/The Fascia Connectionhttps://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/david-lesondak/the-fascia-connection/9781668655474/BodyTalk with David Lesondakhttps://www.davidlesondak.com/podcast