Dear Misfits

Isaiah and Amy begin to explore the concepts behind "Stop Letting Everything Affect You", a book written by Daniel Chidiac. So come join us as we discuss today overthinking and deeply feeling! This will be a series with more episodes to follow!   If you have a topic that you want us to cover, please click here and let us know the topic and describe what you are hoping to learn.   Thank you for listening! 

Hello fellow misfits! Isaiah and Amy talk about insomnia, the struggle to fall, stay and return to sleep. We hope the content both helps better understand what insomnia is as well as what treatments could be beneficial for you!    If you have a topic that you want us to cover, please click here and let us know the topic and describe what you are hoping to learn.   Thank you for listening!     

Isaiah drives us on the Magic School Bus down into the inner workings of the knee to discover the ACL.  If you have a topic that you want us to cover, please click here and let us know the topic and describe what you are hoping to learn. When you click here it will let you send us an email. We will keep you anonymous!  Thank you for listening! 

Isaiah and I chit chat through a topic near and dear to us because we talk with patients almost every day about this.  Grieving the loss of who you once were is real. You are different than the you that you were 15 years ago! How do you frame that in your mind? How do you take that information and let is define the person you are now? Come have a listen and think about how these thoughts may be impacting you.  As always, we need you to tell us what you want to hear from us! If you have a topic you want us to cover please click here and send us an email. We will keep you anonymous. Ultimately, we have you as a listener and we want to be relevant to our listeners!  Thank you for listening! 

Welcome back to The Dear Misfits! Isaiah and I took a break over the summer to rest and recoup. We also used this time to decide where we wanted to head with this podcast as it is our passion project. This episodes just gives a little insight to that. We have chose to continue and are excited. But we need your help. If you have topics you want us to cover please click here and let us know. It allows you to send us an email to describe what you would like us to cover. We will keep you anonymous! 

Amy and Isaiah discuss the many facets of balance. Join us on the episode that has so much great information it just might make your head spin!   Thank you for tuning in to this episode. Please subscribe, like and share any episodes you think that would be good for a person you know.  If you would like to submit a question, topic or even a testimonial about the podcast please click here.  We appreciate you! 

This episode will go over what shoe types are out there and who best "fits" into each one! Thank you for tuning in to this episode. Please subscribe, like and share any episodes you think that would be good for a person you know.  If you would like to submit a question, topic or even a testimonial about the podcast please click here.  We appreciate you!   

Hello friends! Thanks for listening to the episode. Below are the lyrics to the song "Hard Fought Hallelujah". Click here for the link to the youTube video of Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Please watch it and listen to the lyrics.   Life is not easy...don't we know that so well these days! But this song is a great reminder of how praising God can be a personal hard fight because life isn't always easy!  Our spiritual health is important and I had a moment today where I spent a little extra time so thankful. Thankful for my relationship with God, but also that I got to see a moment where team members were enamored by this video. Also, that another team member though enough of it to share that with that group. That Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll teamed up on a stage that maybe was a little unexpected to perform a song that happened to be one of my favorites to listen to right now!  Thankful for music and cool video sets, wild hair and sassy tattoos. So glad that we each have a unique fingerprint and bring our own approach to the world. Thankful to have the opportunity to share some feelings about all of it! May each of you feel a blessing today!  In the end my goal was to share a moment that struck me today about a pair of guys singing a song that has such deep meaning. Also, that instead of breezing over the song because of judgement (or maybe just disinterest) that you stop and listen; that if you know the background of that person a little more that you may have a whole different appreciation for them!  But in order to know them more you have to ask some questions and be open to hear or find out the answers. Isaiah and I always want to leave you with a practical thing to try. Watching this video and reflecting on the lyrics is what we would love you to do and just see if it's moving to you. It's ok if is not.  Thank you for tuning in to this episode. Please subscribe, like and share any episodes you think that would be good for a person you know.  If you would like to submit a question, topic or even a testimonial about the podcast please click here.  We appreciate you! 

Hello! Amy here.  Please forgive the format of this episode. We sort of last minute decided to put it on as a podcast episode. It's actually the audio recording of the first session of our in person "Reducing Sympathetics" class. I couldn't get our normal intro to trim into the audio of the class so it jumps right in to the class. #nosocialmediateam We put the podcasts up on our off time and it's just Isaiah and I so thank you for your grace with some of the clunkiness. I did edit a couple minutes from the very start of class as people were coming in.    If you would like to learn the content of the other 5 sessions you would need to come to an in person class or wait for our online class to be released. The online format release date is TBD as of the release of this episode.  As always, Isaiah and I love when you let us know questions or topics you would like us to cover. If you click here it will let you submit a question via email which is the easiest way for us to get your thoughts and be able to think on how we want to put them into an episode.  Please like, subscribe and share these episodes with friends to help us grow. We appreciate you!

Amy and Isaiah take a wonderful opportunity to discuss how to prepare for death, not the act of death itself. The goal is to give you thoughts to help you make preparations in the event of your death. You may need to have a conversation like this with your parents.  You may have your own kids.  Whatever your situation is, it is such a good idea to have plans made and your plans laid out. Open discussions about this are so important so that everyone feels they can ask questions and know what to do upon your death.  Our prayer is for you to have a long healthy life.  Estate planning, directives, funeral plans and other considerations are all part of the conversation in this episode.   If you would like a little list of things to consider to prepare you and your family for what to do upon your death click here. As always, Isaiah and Amy would love to hear from you about topics you would like us to cover or questions you would like us to discuss. Please click here to submit your question or comment. Thank you for listening and don't forget to like, subscribe and/or share the Dear Misfits podcast. 

Isaiah and Amy talk about how to make a plan on how to react to situations that are typically ones that drive you nuts or set you off.  Before you react heavily to something that maybe doesn't deserve it, take 7 seconds and settle to help you react in a more constructive way.  But the idea is that these 7 seconds could be the difference from creating a divide or to help connect.     If you have any topics you would like us to cover or questions you want us to answer please click here to let us know what they are. We love hearing from you. Please like and subscribe to the podcast. This helps Isaiah and Amy grow and spread their reach! 

Isaiah and Amy lead the first part in a two part series on REST. This episode discusses the value of rest and the kind of rest to help you connect. These two love to cover topics they feel you need to hear but even more so, they love to do episodes that come from questions you have asked. Please continue to do this by clicking here to submit a question or topic request.  Please subscribe and like our podcast to help Isaiah and Amy grow and reach more people with their content. You are so appreciated! 

Isaiah and Amy do another episode on common misconceptions. The topics they discuss are: Is getting a base tan before traveling good? Are X-rays bad? Feed a cold starve a fever? Is it good to hold in a sneeze? Is it bad to swim after I eat? Stay tuned for the next episode on the importance of rest, but rest to connect. As always these two hosts love to talk about topics that you are interested in. If you want to dig in to a topic or get some questions answered, you can click here and submit it to Isaiah and Amy.  Please subscribe and like these episodes to help support Amy and Isaiah as the continue to grow in their reach!   

Isaiah and Amy touch on some common shoulder pain problems that can arise as well as a few helpful tips to start working on improving the health of your shoulder.  Our first YouTube LIVE episode will be the 3rd Saturday of February at 9:30AM! You can reach our channel through here: https://www.youtube.com/@dearmisfits  As always, Isaiah and Amy invite you to click here to submit any questions or topics you would like them to cover in an upcoming episode. Also, click above and let them know what new episodes you would like to learn from LIVE! Thank you for listening!   

This episode sees Isaiah and Amy talk about anxiety and tension and how that impacts the cervical region of your body. Don't worry, we also talk about ways to combat this every present battle! Our first YouTube LIVE episode will be the 3rd Saturday of February at 9:30! You can reach our channel through here: https://www.youtube.com/@dearmisfits  As always, Isaiah and Amy invite you to click here to submit any questions or topics you would like them to cover in an upcoming episode. Also, click above and let them know what new episodes you would like to learn from LIVE! Thank you for listening!   

Isaiah and Amy discuss posture and both the truths and myths about how to conduct one's body. We also talk about quick easy ways you can start to improve your own posture!  Our first YouTube LIVE episode will be the 3rd Saturday of February! You can see our videos as we include exercises and interventions to better help all of you. You can reach our channel through here: https://www.youtube.com/@dearmisfits  As always, Isaiah and Amy invite you to click here to submit any questions or topics you would like them to cover in an upcoming episode. Also, click above and let them know what new episodes you would like to learn from LIVE! Thank you for listening!   

Isaiah and Amy dig into a visionary topic on eyes. This episode discusses the connection between your brain and the visual information your eyes gather. Utilizing this connection with your nervous system helps to improve a variety of health factors and we hear at Dear Misfits are here to show you how!  We have started a YouTube channel! You can see our videos as we include exercises and interventions to better help all of you. You can reach our channel through here: https://www.youtube.com/@dearmisfits  As always, Isaiah and Amy invite you to click here to submit any questions or topics you would like them to cover in an upcoming episode. Also, click above and let them know what new episodes you would like to learn from LIVE! Thank you for listening! 

Isaiah and Amy discuss the neck from a muscle and skeleton viewpoint. They provide some tips and interventions you can utilize at home to help with your current or next round of neck discomfort! We have started a YouTube channel! You can see our videos as we include exercises and interventions to better help all of you. You can reach our channel through here: https://www.youtube.com/@dearmisfits  As always, Isaiah and Amy invite you to click here to submit any questions or topics you would like them to cover in an upcoming episode. Also, click above and let them know what new episodes you would like to learn from LIVE! Thank you for listening! 

Isaiah and Amy want to give a big thanks to all the misfit listeners for supporting our podcast. Dear Misfits is entering its third year now and this episode kicks off a bunch of new ideas and paths to reach all of you within the upcoming year. This episode is the first episode that was video recorded at the same time and all upcoming episodes will be done the same. Some episodes will even be live where you as the audience will be able to interact with us and ask your questions! We have started a YouTube channel that you can see our videos as we include exercises and interventions to better help all of you. You can reach our channel through here: https://www.youtube.com/@dearmisfits  As always, Isaiah and Amy invite you to click here to submit any questions or topics you would like them to cover in an upcoming episode. Also, click above and let them know what new episodes you would like to learn from LIVE! Thank you for listening!   

Isaiah and Amy discuss cultivating ones health including spiritually. Strategically retreating is not about giving up and isolating but about being intentional with recharge and respite.    As always, Isaiah and Amy invite you to click here to submit any questions or topics you would like them to cover in an upcoming episode. In 2025, they will be starting LIVE episodes and this allows for better interaction between Isaiah and Amy and the listeners of Dear Misfits. Click above and let them know what episodes you would like to learn from LIVE! Thank you for listening! 

Isaiah and Amy discuss what Somatic Exercise is?  This is becoming a more mainstream conversation piece especially in regard to trauma.  This is an intro. episode to give some insight into Somatic Exercise and how you may be able practice it on your own. We would love to know what questions or topics you would like to hear us cover. Please click here to let us know! We are making the calendar for 2025 and our new reveal is to start LIVEs! This way you can watch the episodes as we record them and comment with questions as the episode is happening. Let us know what LIVEs you would like to see from them! 

Isaiah and Amy discuss the dynamic nature of fascia. Was is it? How can it impact your body? What is its role in pain?  Fascia is a part of your body that has effects on multiple systems.  This is a structure you want to better understand. As always Isaiah and Amy invite you to click here to submit any questions or topics you would like them to cover in an upcoming episode. In 2025, they will be starting LIVE episodes and this allows for better interaction between Isaiah and Amy and the listeners of Dear Misfits. Click above and let them know what episodes you would like to learn from LIVE! Thank you for listening! 

Isaiah discusses mental health in honor of World Mental Health Day that occurred on Oct. 10th 2024. This episode provides some facts and tools regarding mental health.    As always Isaiah and Amy would love you to subscribe, download and share this episode.  If you have topics or questions you would like them to cover, please click here and submit your request! 

Isaiah and Amy discuss when you should stretch and when you should just move. Hopefully there is some clarity on when one or the other may be more beneficial. As always Isaiah and Amy would love you to like, follow or share this episode.  If you have topics or questions you would like them to cover, please click here and submit your request! 

Amy and Isaiah discuss the HUGE value of Visceral Manipulation or Mobilization. A treatment that can impact all systems in your body and help reduce pain, go to the bathroom better, digest better, sleep better...on and on. What is Visceral Manipulation? How does it effect your body and how does your body effect your viscera? How are your emotions and viscera so closely related? Jump in and take a listen. Amy refers to self care techniques in this episode. Click here to get to the Dear Misfits Toolkit page on the Dear Misfits website. It will allow you to download the handout that Amy and Isaiah use for patients. On that sheet there are many tools to help your pain, but focus on Visceral Mobilization and also Bile Duct Milking. As always, please let us know what you want to hear us talk about. You can submit your questions or even comments by clicking here.  Thank you for listening and please like us, follow us and share this episode if you think someone could benefit from it. 

Isaiah and Amy discuss Carpal Tunnel. What is it? What are common strategies to address it? If you have topics or questions you would like Isaiah and Amy to cover in a future podcast please click here and submit your question or request. They will keep it anonymous. Dear Misfits wants to cover information important to you! 

Isaiah and Amy throw a caution flag about instant gratification and looking for answers to problems in the wrong places.  You might be looking for answers in the right places. But often we fall into the "scrolling our phones" pit. Or google "medicine for weight loss", "supplements for energy". Maybe the issue is more in what is being prioritized.  Are you getting your basic needs met first before you spend the money on the cool tool or magic pill? Please check out their discussion on this topic.  If you have questions or topics you would like Isaiah and Amy to do on a future episodes, please click here to submit your question or request. Your request or question will remain anonymous! Please subscribe and like our episode. Share relevant episodes with friends who may need to hear it.  We care about you, we appreciate you!

The last misconceptions episode went over so well that the Dear Misfits team decided to roll it back with the fourth installment! Isaiah tackles five more myths about health and wellness from cracking knuckles to the 5-second rule when food hits the floor!   The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast. We also would love to invite our listeners to share their testimonials with us. It is a cup-filling experience for us to do this podcast and when we get to hear how it is impacting our listeners it only adds to that experience! So thank you for listening, be sure to subscribe, download and share the Dear Misfits podcast!   

Isaiah and Amy dive into another misconceptions series, one of their favorite topics! We talk about some myths and controversy surrounding stretching, muscles turning to fat, eating before cardio and back surgeries!    The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast. We also would love to invite our listeners to share their testimonials with us. It is a cup-filling experience for us to do this podcast and when we get to hear how it is impacting our listeners it only adds to that experience! So thank you for listening, be sure to subscribe, download and share the Dear Misfits podcast! 

Amy and Isaiah discuss headaches, where they come from and ways to address them when they do arise.    The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast. We also would love to invite our listeners to share their testimonials with us. It is a cup-filling experience for us to do this podcast and when we get to hear how it is impacting our listeners it only adds to that experience! So thank you for listening, be sure to subscribe, download and share the Dear Misfits podcast!     

We've all been there, when it's time to go workout and you don't have the energy or gumption to get up and move. In this episode Isaiah and Amy will discuss 6 tips for addressing this problem all of us face at some point in our lives.    The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast.  Thank you for listening, be sure to subscribe, download and share the Dear Misfits podcast! 

Melissa Clark is a Nurse Practitioner, with over 14 years of experience, specifically with women's health. Amy invited Melissa to talk about Menopause in a previous episode and diving into sexual health. Melissa's approach to women's health is multi-disciplinary. This is why the Dear Misfits Podcast was so excited to be able sit down with her for two episodes to discuss topics that aren't talked about enough.  The goals of this episode is to plant a seed of encouragement for you to consider your needs. Do you have pain with sex? Do you have other issues with your sexual health? Let's first get comfortable thinking about it so that you can get comfortable to move ahead with some strategies to help your concerns!  There will be more episodes to come that dive in to some more depth on a few aspects or topics covered in this episode, but we think this is a great start for you! We need your help! A near future goal is to get a panel, of sorts, together to do a Q&A on women's health topics. Menopause, sexual health, pain with sex, and other women's health issues.  Please submit a questions by clicking here and let us know a question you would like to cover. Don't worry, we will NOT use your name in anyway.  We just want to answer questions you want to learn about! 

Please, for the love, listen to this episode about Menopause. Amy discusses Menopause with Melissa Clark, a Nurse Practitioner, who has focused on Women's Health for over 14 years.  Melissa's approach to Women's Health included focusing on the whole woman, not just one aspect.  Plus she is a collaborative practitioner that understands the value of a team approach to an individual's health. Menopause has a lot of misconception around it. There is also a lot of mystery on what actually defines Menopause. We try to clear some of that up with Amy and Melissa.  Check out this episode, we hope it clears up some questions and sheds some light on the fact there is NO one sized fits all approach. You are you. A beautiful and uniquely made creation. So that is how your health needs to be addressed!  The topic of Menopause, hormones and sexual health will be one we dig in to down the road more with a sort of Q & A panel over an episode.  That means we need your questions.  The easiest way is to click here and ask your question. WE WILL NOT use your name in any way. We will certainly consider your question. Also, if you have a topic you would like us to cover, please let us know by clicking the link.  The links is literally for you to send questions to us.  You won't get subscribed to a junk mail list or anything like that! 

Isaiah is flying solo for this episode and wants to talk about setting up your work space to reduce risk for discomfort and injury!   Here is a link to our Toolkit page on our website so you can see some of the tools discussed in the episode!    The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast.  Thank you for listening, be sure to subscribe, download and share the Dear Misfits podcast!   

This episode has been on Isaiah's last nerve as of late and both he and Amy had to have a discussion on this. Today's episode is about nerves in the body, how they work, when they hurt and what can be done to treat them! Here is a link to our Toolkit page on our website so you can see some of the interventions discussed in the episode!    The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast.  Thank you for listening, be sure to subscribe, download and share the Dear Misfits podcast!    Thank you for listening to another episode of the Dear Misfits podcast!

Isaiah and Amy tackle the complexities of the ongoing war in your mind as you learn the about the tools and information to make changes in your life but struggle with creating a plan or implementation.    The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast.  Thank you for listening, be sure to subscribe, download and share the Dear Misfits podcast!    Thank you for listening to the Dear Misfits podcast!

Isaiah and Amy talk about some things that they have been learning. They may not have to do directly with your health but it has to do with be thankful for the little things! If you have questions or topics you would like us to cover please click here and send us an email to tell us about it. Also, we are looking to do a Facebook LIVE so you can interact with us in real time! What topic would you join us for? Don't worry your email doesn't sign you up for anything at all!  Thanks for listening to Dear Misfits!

Amy and Isaiah talk about how stress impacts your body. But it's a little bit different take.  Some of the conversation is about how the stress of our emotional status or habits can sometimes lead to pain or unfavorable body response.    If you have questions or topics you would like us to cover please click here and send us an email to tell us about it. Also, we are looking to do a Facebook LIVE so you can interact with us in real time! What topic would you join us for? Don't worry your email doesn't sign you up for anything at all!  Thanks for listening to Dear Misfits!

Isaiah and Amy decided to do an episode on the three types of muscle fibers in all of us and how you can use this information to help improve quality of life or even elite level performance!   The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast.  Thank you for listening, be sure to subscribe, download and share the Dear Misfits podcast! 

Isaiah and Amy will be bringing the podcast back to another facet of pain, something they have been passionate about since the beginning. The Dear Misfits team started out with the idea of helping those going through pain, especially chronic pain. This episode will discuss what happens when you are on your healing journey and what do to when you come across a flare up or "speed bump" as we like to call it.    The Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast.  Thank you for listening and sharing, be sure to subscribe, download and share the Dear Misfits podcast! 

Amy and Isaiah encourage you to find yourself again. If you feel like you are a faded version of yourself then we encourage you to find yourself again. Maybe you can think about life in chapters and it's ok to close a chapter to start a new one.   If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover, please click here to let us know.

Isaiah and Amy discuss some differences between Vertigo and low blood pressure. Is the room spinning or do you get light headed when you change position.   If you have questions or topics you would like us to cover please click here and let us know your question.

Isaiah and Amy discuss one of the most important parts of movement and pain control and that is your core. This does not mean those washboard abs that are emphasized in media but the trueCORE system that focuses on stabilizing your body and connecting your lower body to your upper. Engage those ears as you learn how to properly engage your core!    Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast.  Thank you for listening and sharing, be sure to follow, subscribe and download the Dear Misfits podcast! 

This week's episode sees the Dear Misfits team discuss the aspect of spiritual health and finding meaning in life.    As always, the Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast.  Thank you for listening and sharing, be sure to follow, subscribe and download the Dear Misfits podcast! 

Isaiah and Amy discuss the daily activity of sleep and how to improve your sleep health. Ever wondered how long a power nap should be? Does choosing to sleep for 1 hour or pull an all-nighter even matter? Find out these answers and more in this episode!   As always, the Dear Misfits team invites you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like discussed on the podcast.  Thank you for listening and sharing, be sure to follow, subscribe and download the Dear Misfits podcast! 

Isaiah and Amy do a deep dive into how your eyes have a profound connection to both your brain and nervous system and how you can tap into this connection to improve your wellbeing. The Dear Misfits team provides great insight into your sight (joke provided by Isaiah)!   As always, they invite you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like them to discuss on the podcast.  Thank you for listening and sharing, be sure to follow, subscribe and download the Dear Misfits podcast! 

Isaiah and Amy do a follow up session to some of our other mental health episodes to discuss the sometimes daunting task of reaching out for help. They talk about the barriers to asking for help and how to overcome them so strap in for the ride!    As always, they invite you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like them to discuss on the podcast.  Thank you for listening and sharing, be sure to follow, subscribe and download the Dear Misfits podcast! 

Isaiah and Amy discuss one of the most prevalent conditions that we treat, back pain. We talk about what can cause back pain and how you can address it without leaving your own home. I also heard that a joke or two may come up throughout the episode!   As always, they invite you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like them to discuss on the podcast.  Thank you for listening and sharing, be sure to subscribe and download the Dear Misfits podcast! 

Isaiah and Amy discuss emotional pain and how it interacts with physical pain.  Are they different? Do they effect each other? What do you do about it? At the beginning of the episode Isaiah offers a disclaimer to let you know they are not Mental Health Practitioners. The awareness of how emotional pain can effect physical pain  or vise versa. Emotional Pain can create its own issues.  Physical and Emotional Pain is often in a tango for our attention.  Come along with Isaiah and Amy as they open up a discussion about this topic.    As always, they invite you to click here to ask them questions or let them know what you would like them to discuss on the podcast.  Thank you for listening and be sure to follow the Dear Misfits podcast!     

Isaiah and Amy discuss a New York Bestselling book "Soundtracks" by Jon Acuff.   Stop wasting time, productivity and energy on overthinking. Take a couple practical tools with you.  Choose to change the Soundtrack of your thoughts!   As always, if you have questions or topics you would like to hear us cover, please click here and email us your questions!