Physical Therapy, Chronic Pain, Faith & Healing | Episode 66 with Collin Beckermeyer, DPT & Michelle Edwards, PTA

In this episode of Sunday Afternoon Smokes, Chris sits down with physical therapist Collin Beckermeyer, DPT, and physical therapist assistant Michelle Edwards, for a thoughtful conversation about chronic pain, recovery, physical therapy, faith, mindset, and what it truly means to help people heal. Michelle brings more than 34 years of experience as a traveling PTA, while Collin represents a younger generation of clinicians focused on movement, patient connection, and long-term wellness. Together, they discuss why physical therapy is about far more than exercises and injuries — it’s about trust, encouragement, discipline, and helping people regain quality of life. The conversation dives into: * Chronic pain and rehabilitation * Injury recovery and “prehab” * The emotional and mental side of healing * Strength training and loading the body correctly * Why patient mindset matters * Sports injuries and mobility * Faith, perseverance, and suffering * The connection between body, mind, and spirit * The importance of compassion in healthcare * Why communication and human connection are often a lost art From funny stories and sports rivalries to deep conversations about healing and purpose, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and real human connection inside the Sunday Afternoon Smokes Lounge. 🎙️ Sunday Afternoon Smokes is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are streamed.