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The EverythingMatters Podcast
by drtrentlaird
Everything in life matters for our health. Every action we take and every encounter is consequential on our physiology/neurobiology. I am Dr. Trent Laird, a pain rehab specialist. Every episode we will dissect a topic in life that matters. Expect professional guests and testimonials each month as well as solo episodes. Come on an investigation with me to what matters for health and healing.
Episodes
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How to Heal: Episode 2 – “The Body Remembers”
Pain isn’t just about tissue, it’s about the story your body tells after the tissue heals. In this episode, we explore how the nervous system learns protection, why fear and pain share the same circuitry, and how small acts of safe movement can rewrite the body’s story. Featuring insights from...
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How to Heal– Episode 1: Pain, Love, and Loss
In this opening episode of the How to Heal series, we begin with three threads that shape every healing journey: pain, love, and loss. I share why understanding the brain’s role in pain is the foundation for recovery, and how unhealed experiences both physical and emotional can keep us stuck in...
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The Death of the Old You
What if the version of you that’s stuck in pain… is only alive because you keep rehearsing it? In this episode, we explore what it really means to change not just think differently, but to become different. Through the lens of neuroscience, cellular biology, identity, and behavior, we’ll unpack…
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Rewiring the Brain: The Dopamine Detox Challenge
This week, I took on the dopamine detox challenge to see if cutting out instant gratification really makes a difference. From battling my phone to finding joy in simple moments, I’m sharing the highs, the lows, and the surprising lessons I learned along the way. Tune in to hear how a week without...
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Why Does Dopamine Matter? The Dopamine dilemma
In this episode of The EverythingMatters Podcast, we explore the role of dopamine in motivation, pleasure, and pain. With insights from Dr. Anna Lembke, we’ll uncover how chasing instant gratification can throw our brain’s balance off and why leaning into discomfort might be the secret to better...
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*Level up* Exploring the levels of Consciousness
Today, we’re going to dive into something that has changed my perspective on life, healing, and even chronic pain—the *Map of Consciousness* by David Hawkins. Now, if you haven’t heard of it, don’t worry. We’re going to break it down together, and by the end of this episode, I hope you’ll see how...
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"Why do Beliefs Matter?"
Today, we’re exploring how our beliefs shape us biologically. I want to touch on neuroplasticity, the placebo effect, stress responses, gene expression, and more. And, to make it real, I’m going to take you through some emotional stories and examples of how these concepts play out in our...
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Year in Review. Break time
Thanks to everyone who has participated as a guest and thanks to everyone who has chosen to listen to the podcast. I appreciate your support and helping me build this project. I will be taking a break for a little while and wanted to leave you with a goodbye for now and a review of what we have...
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Pain Reprocessing Therapy
This week we have Siera Heaton. Siera is a licensed marriage and family therapist focusing on chronic pain, anxiety and trauma. She runs the Creek Retreat, a unique chronic pain and illness retreat outside of Zion National Park. We have a fun conversation about pain and emotions and discuss the…
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The Art of Letting Go
Learn the simple steps to letting go You will here about a patients success story of letting go and the 5 step process that you can start implementing everyday.
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True Freedom (Overcoming Adversity)
Meet Rick Visser Rick is an Iraq war veteran who struggled with substance abuse that led to him being a homeless alcoholic and in a psych ward by age 23. Rick has lived a great deal of life in a short amount of time and through all his pain and rehabilitation he found a passion for facilitating...
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Tami's Story.........Overcoming Pain
This week I sit down with Tami. Tami tells her story of how she overcame her chronic back pain, emotional breakdown, depression, and the end of her long term relationship with a cross country move, strength, resilience and love. She had lost hope that she could return to the active lifestyle she...
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"Why does Life Matter"
How do we learn to be more present and learn to take action to live more and embrace the beauty and miracle of life. Find yourself motivated to be a better self with this episode and learn 10 ways to live in the now.
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"Why does Fear Matter?"
Fear plays a significant role in our growth. Our ability to allow it to be felt and use it as a tool to better understand and expand ourselves is crucial to life success. Rather you struggle with challenging your body, your mind or your soul this episode will give you some insight and tools to…
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Somatic Tracking Practice
Part 2 of Somatic tracking Try this exercise to calm your pain, improve emotional regulation and improve your overall well being. Great for anyone with physical or emotional pain/discomfort Do it as a daily practice and change your nervous system!!!
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Somatic Tracking Part 1
In this episode you will learn the benefits of somatic tracking for pain, sensitivity and emotional regulation. Somatic tracking is a mindfulness technique where you focus on bodily sensations to become more aware of your physical experience in the present moment. It involves paying attention to...
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Disc Herniations and Recovery
This week we discuss herniated discs and a better understanding behind healing and recovery. The good news is....... Discs heal! Discs heal just like all the other tissues of the human body and if you have chronic back/neck pain related to disc injuries from the past, the good news is you don't...
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"Why does Trust Matter?"
We're BACK!!! This is season 2 of the EverythingMatters Podcast This week learn about the foundational need of trust for health and healing. Rather it be physical or emotional injury that has caused us to distrust. The process of rebuilding trust and gaining quality of life is quite similar.
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"Why does Heart Health Matter?"
This week I sit down with Brandon Lewis Brandon is a Certified Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner We will be discussing all things related to heart health. Brandon tells the story of his wife's heart surgery and how that experience led him to a passion for helping patients with their heart...
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"Why does Feeling Matter?"
Paige's Story Paige has been through a life of obstacles. It's the perfect example of how you gotta "Feel it to Heal it" She has overcome so much and is one of the most beautiful souls you will ever meet! From dyslexia, physical assault, dissociation, knee reconstruction, being in a car accident...
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"Why does Resilience Matter?"
This week I sit down with Darren Marchant and we discuss the importance of having resilience. Darren is the founder and current regional director of operations for Fit Physical Therapy where he has changed the landscape of physical therapy in Southern Utah over the last 20 years. He specializes…
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"Why does Death Matter?"
This week I tackle the question of death and it's importance to our health and our lives. The conversation of death can be a painful and vulnerable one. Our culture struggles to have healthy conversations around death and embrace the one thing we all have in common. We are all going to die. Maybe...
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"Why does Strength Matter?"
This week: I sit down with strength and power enthusiast Dr. Justin Clifford, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS, down in San Antonio, Texas, where he provides expertise in rehabilitation and physical training for tactical personnel. We will be trying to answer the question: “Why does Strength Matter?” We...
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"Why does Mental Health Matter?"
This week I sit down with Jennifer Hinton. We tackle the question "Why does Mental Health Matter?" We use Jen's story of resilience and a positive mindset to set the tone. Jen struggled as a child with experiences of physical, mental, sexual and emotional abuse. As she grew up and married, she...
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"Why does Nutrition Matter?"
In this episode I sit down with Jude Hunt. We discuss Jude's story. Diet, Fasting, Anti-inflammatory diets, stress eating and create a general understanding that we are what we eat. Jude is a mother of four. She started having perplexing, chronic, painful symptoms following the birth of her…
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"Why does George's Story Matter?"
Listen and heal with George's story. George was in a violent gang in Southern California and turned his life around with love, resilience and a drive for something better. If you want to be inspired and uplifted then this is your day! Our conversation was amazing and you will fall in love with...
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"Why does Function Matter?"
The next guest on The EverythingMatters podcast. Dr. Steven Larsen Dr. Larsen spent two years abroad in South Korea doing missionary service. Soon after he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he honorably and meritoriously completed several overseas assignments and combat tours. After a decade of...
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"Why does Trauma Matter?"
Special guest Dr. Tyler Burton joins me to ask the question, Why does trauma matter? Trauma is an internal change and neurological adaptation to an event or series of events like a physical accident, physical assault, natural disaster or un foreseen circumstance in one’s life. Trauma is normal,...
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"Why does Lana Matter?"
Listen and Heal with Lana Wimmer's incredible story of overcoming a complete spinal fusion using the tools discussed on The Everything Matters Podcast. Lana has lived an incredible journey. She had corrective scoliosis surgery in her youth. Began a 25-year-long globe-trotting adventure. As the…
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"Why does Nature Matter?"
In this episode we discuss natural law of human nature and the consequences of breaking these natural laws.
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"Why does Mindfulness Matter?"
Being present and connected to your environment, thoughts, feeling, emotions and sensations makes you a creator, instead of a survivor of life. This episode I guide you through the practice of slowing down and becoming more mindful and relaxed.
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"Why does Stress Matter?"
Stress is a normal part of being human. Come investigate why stress matters to our body's physiology with a story about a patient and her trial of overcoming chronic stress and migraines.
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"Why does Love Matter?"
Self love is an important process for healing. Love from others is also crucial, but it is hard to feel loved when you can’t find any for yourself. The types of neurobiological chemistry that are present with love are the building blocks for tissues to be adaptive in self preservation and growth....
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"Why does Pain Matter?"
This episodes we ask the question: Why does pain matter for our health and healing? We describe pain and it's importance in our health through easy listening and simple metaphors.
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Pilot "Why does Everything Matter?"
This episode will create the foundation for what to expect in the podcast going forward. I explain how everything is consequential on our health and the complicated journey of healing
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Everything in life matters for our health. Every action we take and every encounter is consequential on our physiology/neurobiology. I am Dr. Trent Laird, a pain rehab specialist. Every episode we will dissect a topic in life that matters. Expect professional guests and testimonials each month as well as solo episodes. Come on an investigation with me to what matters for health and healing.
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Everything in life matters for our health. Every action we take and every encounter is consequential on our physiology/neurobiology. I am Dr. Trent Laird, a pain rehab specialist. Every episode we will dissect a topic in life that matters. Expect professional guests and testimonials each month as...
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