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Atlas Rising Podcast

by Doug Endel

Hosted by Dr. Doug Endel and Angela Lutz, Atlas Rising is where transformation meets truth. We explore healing, health, purpose, and personal growth through real conversations, science-backed insights, and stories that elevate the way you live.

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Episodes

  1. Pelvic Floor, Hormones, and Intimacy

    If intimacy feels different than it used to, you are not broken, and you are not alone. In this honest conversation, Dr. Doug Endel and Angela Lutz unpack why desire, arousal, sensation, and confidence can shift through stress, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, menopause, and andropause. They...

  2. Headaches & Migraines: The Upper Cervical Missing Piece (Blair Technique + Nervous System Plan)

    One of the most common things I hear from new patients is: “I don’t even care what it takes — I just want my life back.” And if there’s one thing we consistently see people turn the corner on at Atlas Rising, it’s headaches and migraines—not with a quick fix, but with a plan. In this episode, I...

  3. From Stuck to Sculpted: Red Light That Works

    If you’re “doing everything right” and still not seeing change, this episode is for you. Doug and Angela unpack why so many people stall on the scale and in the mirror—and how professional-grade red light therapy can become the missing link that finally moves the needle. What red light therapy...

  4. The 6 Root Causes of Lower Back Pain

    Back pain can feel scary and confusing—one day you’re fine, the next you can’t stand up or sit down without wincing. In this episode, Dr. Doug and Angela bring clarity to the chaos by breaking back pain into six distinct, fixable patterns. You’ll learn why 90% of intense lower back pain isn’t a...

  5. 15 Lessons in 15 Years: What We’ve Learned About Healing, Growth, and Purpose

    15 years. Thousands of patients. Endless transformation. In this reflective and inspiring episode, Doug and Angela look back on the 15-year journey of building what is now Atlas Rising. From the early days of chiropractic and nutrition to the integrative healing center it’s become, this episode…

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  6. Why We Rebranded After 15 Years: Introducing Atlas Rising – A New Era of Healing Begins

    After 15 years of helping thousands transform their lives, we’re entering a bold new chapter. In this special episode, we unveil the powerful story behind our office’s complete rebrand—from Westerville Chiropractic & Nutrition to Atlas Rising: Integrative Health for a Life Fully Lived. We share…

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  7. Grief in the Body: How Trauma, Weight Gain & Chronic Pain Are Linked — And What to Do About It

    In this powerful episode of the Up The Ladder Podcast, Dr. Endel and Angela go deep into the connection between grief, trauma, stress, and physical symptoms like chronic pain, weight gain, anxiety, hormone imbalance, and autoimmune issues. Drawing from real patient stories, clinical insights, and...

  8. Red Light Therapy vs. CoolSculpting: What’s Safer, Smarter, and More Effective for Body Contouring?

    Thinking about non-invasive fat loss treatments? You’re not alone—and one of the most common questions we get is: What’s the difference between red light therapy and CoolSculpting or cryo? In this episode, we break it all down. We walk through the real science behind both technologies, the risks...

  9. Red Light Therapy for Fat Loss, Skin Tightening & Mitochondrial Health: The Truth Behind the Hype

    We’re doubling down on red light therapy—and for good reason. In this episode, we break down exactly how red light therapy works at the cellular level, why it’s more than just a “fat loss fad,” and how it helps with everything from stubborn weight and skin tightening to energy, mood, and...

  10. Optimizing Your Red Light Therapy: Prep and Aftercare Tips!

    In this episode, Dr. Endel and Angela dive into essential strategies for maximizing the benefits of red light therapy. They discuss crucial preparations like skin care, hydration, and clothing choices to enhance light absorption. The conversation also covers important aftercare practices…

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  11. Embracing Change: Navigating the Body's Resistance to Transformation

    In this week's coaching session, Dr. Endel and Angela dive into the complex relationship between the nervous system and the process of change. They explore the initial resistance that arises when we decide to transform an aspect of our lives, particularly how our nervous system is wired to resist...

  12. Pelvic Floor Strength and Chiropractic Adjustments: The Power of Emsella

    In this episode, we continue our conversation from last week about how the Emsella chair strengthens the pelvic floor and its effectiveness in treating incontinence. We explore the connection between pelvic floor health, posture, spinal health, and how a strong pelvic floor can help maintain...

  13. Empower Your Core: Emsella and Pelvic Floor Health

    Welcome to this week's coaching session! In today's episode, Dr. Endel and Angela dive into some crucial topics that could significantly impact your health and well-being. We start with the importance of pelvic floor health—an often-overlooked aspect that plays a vital role in urinary…

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  14. Whole Body Wellness: Connecting the Dots in Your Health Journey

    In this week's coaching session, Dr. Endel and Angela explore the importance of taking a holistic approach to health, emphasizing how interconnected the body truly is. They discuss how issues like lower back pain can often stem from problems in other areas, such as the neck, feet, or posture. Dr....

  15. Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: Understanding Symptoms and Nutrition

    In this podcast, Angela and Dr. Endel discuss the topic of perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the increasing number of cases and conversations surrounding these issues. They explore the significance of nutrition and its impact on symptoms during this transitional phase in a woman's life....

  16. Disc Issues, Hydration, and Joint Health

    In this podcast, Dr. Endel and Angela discuss disc issues and the misconceptions surrounding hydration and joint health. It’s important to understand that healing from conditions like degenerative disc disease (DDD) requires time, consistency, and a comprehensive approach, rather than a quick…

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  17. Overcoming Fears and Embracing Long-Term Success

    Welcome to another edition of our Weekly Coaching Session! Join Dr. Doug Endel and Nutritionist Angela Lutz as they dive deep into the crucial topic of sustainability in your health journey. After overcoming a few technical hurdles, we're excited to bring you insights that can transform your...

  18. The Connection Between - Emotional Health + Physical Health

    Welcome to another edition of our Weekly Coaching Session! * Dr Endel and Angela emphasize the importance of addressing not just physical health, but also emotional, spiritual, and relational components of health. * They acknowledge that losing weight or achieving physical health is not just…

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  19. Finding Yourself In A Next Phase

    Dr. Endel and Angela speak with one of their amazing patients who finds herself at a major transition point after a family member's passing and career change. She walks through: - benefits of finding a mentor - investing in yourself -reinventing your next chapter -the role health plays in all of...

  20. What are you committed to? - with Stacey Lobdell

    Dr. Endel and Angela speak with Coach Stacey Lobdell. Stacey is an athletic mindset coach as well as head women's basketball coach at Ohio Wesleyan University. She combines her history of athletic, mindset and health coaching to help people of all ages and backgrounds find and develop their…

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  21. Pregnancy and Postpartum Wellness: Chiropractic Adjustments & Emsella Chair

    In this podcast Dr. Endel and Angela dive deep into the incredible benefits of chiropractic adjustments during and after pregnancy, coupled with the revolutionary Emsella chair. Join us as we explore how these two approaches can transform a woman's journey through motherhood. During pregnancy, a...

  22. Loading For My 9 Day Experience with the ChiroThin Program

    In this video, I share my personal experience with loading for the ChiroThin program, a 9-day weight loss program that helped me shed unwanted pounds quickly and effectively. The ChiroThin program combines a specially designed meal plan with targeted supplements and regular check-ins with a...

  23. Unlock the Power of Red Light Therapy: A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness

    Looking to improve your overall health and wellness? In this episode, we dive into the benefits of red light therapy, including its physiological and aesthetic benefits. Dr. Endel and Angela also discusses the importance of understanding a client's past and present health experiences during...

  24. Trigenics: The Non-Invasive Solution for Knee and Shoulder Pain

    This video discusses how trigenics can improve knee and shoulder pain. Trigenics is a non-invasive treatment that combines three different techniques to correct muscle imbalances and joint dysfunction, thereby reducing pain and improving mobility. Dr. Endel explains how trigenics can be an...

  25. What Is The Best Type of Protein For Your Body

    Dr. Endel and Angela discuss: different types of proteins difference between whey and plant based proteins how to tell what type of protein you should use why are some proteins hard to digest how much protein should I take natural vs powdered protein WESTERVILLE CHIROPRACTIC & NUTRITION 528 SOUTH...

  26. Natural Ways To Treat Acid Reflux and Peptic (Stomach) Ulcers

    We continue our series of digestive related issues and disorders along with natural ways that we address these problems. In this episode we discuss: what causes acid reflux is reflux really too much or too little stomach acid benefits and drawbacks to using PPI's for reflux natural ways to treat...

  27. Food Sensitivity Testing

    We continue our series on gut and digestive health talking about food sensitivity testing. This is a tool we utilize a lot in the office to help with autoimmune issues, lack of energy and any sort of digestive issue. In this episode, we look at: The difference between food allergy and food...

  28. Mood, Food and the Art of Self Care

    Dr. Endel and Angela talk through some of the health benefits of chocolate, what to look for in ingredients, what chocolate does to your brain and how much chocolate should you consume on a weekly basis. They also work through some questions to ask yourself and steps to take if you have a…

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  29. Gut and Psychology Syndrome

    Gut and Psychology Syndrome is how gut health affect brain health. This is a major issue affecting things like brain fog, autism, auto-immune issues and much more. This is the first part of our series on gut health that we will going through in the next couple of episodes. We are an integrated...

  30. Using Your Calendar To Create Healthy Goals All Year and Make Amazing Memories

    Dr. Endel and Angela work through ideas on how to use your calendar to set healthy goals. using one big event each year to create healthy habits in other areas of your life. getting perspective on time and making the most of it We are an integrated office of health professionals who collaborate…

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  31. Healthy Ways To Treat Acne

    Dr. Endel and Angela work through healthy ways to treat acne. These include: Red Light Therapy Nutritional Supplements Healthy Skin Care Products We are an integrated office of health professionals who collaborate on patient care to move people up the health ladder and live a life fully lived....

  32. Using Laughter As Medicine

    Dr. Endel and Angela discuss the health benefits of laughter but mostly share funny stories from their own lives... We are an integrated office of health professionals who collaborate on patient care to move people up the health ladder and live a life fully lived. WESTERVILLE CHIROPRACTIC &...

  33. 4 Ways to Handle Stress and Depression Through The Holidays

    Dr. Endel and Angela work through 4 ways to help handle anxiety and depression that can often hit through the holiday season and Winter. 1. Red Light Therapy 2. Intermittent Fasting & Exercise 3. Nevaton Forte Herb * 4. Ashwaghanda Herb * * Before trying any herbs to manage anxiety or depression...

  34. 5 Health Lessons From The Movie Christmas Vacation

    Dr. Endel and Angela walk through 5 health lessons learned from the movie Christmas Vacation. 1. Frostbite is a real thing - Audrey learned this while they were looking for the Griswold Family Christmas Tree. 2. You can't rush a turkey. 3. Eggnog is grossly underrated. 4. Processed oils shouldn't...

  35. Tips On How To Find Your Superpower

    Dr. Endel and Angela discuss questions to ask yourself to discover your superpower and develop your creation story. 1. What comes naturally to you? 2. What fills you with passion? 3. What makes time disappear for you? 4. What makes you different and weird? 5. What do your friends ask you for…

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  36. Healthy Tips To Survive and Thrive Through The Holidays

    In this episode, Dr. Endel and Angela share 4 tips to survive and thrive through the holidays. This is one of the most stressful times of the year but it's important to keep your physical and emotional health in check. In this podcast we'll walk you through: 1. Setting healthy boundaries 2....

  37. How to minimize the effects of too much Halloween candy.

    Halloween is over but the candy is staring you in the face... now what?! Dr. Endel and Angela walk through 5 ways to minimize blood sugar response to too much food or candy as well as a few ways to prepare for meals you know are going to be carb heavy so they don't have such a lasting impact on...

  38. Using Breathwork to De-Stress

    We all face metaphorical mountains in doing the work of life on the daily. Stress can have a profound impact on our bodies biochemistry and overall state of well being. In today's episode we invite you take a deep breath and listen as Dr. Endel and Angela discuss the simple steps you can take to...

  39. Level Up Uptown Interview - Danae and Mollie from Pound Fitness

    Dr. Doug Endel interviews Mollie and Danae from Pound Fitness about: What got them into fitness Why Pound Creating an amazing community through fitness What drives them as instructors What is so amazing about a Pound Fitness group class How to start exercising using Pound We are an integrated...

  40. 4 Tips To Improve Your Mobility, Flexibility and Health

    In this monthly edition Dr. Endel discusses: 3 mobility tests you should record yourself doing What upper cross syndrome and lower cross syndrome are How to find what a neutral standing and sitting posture are and why they are so important to your spine and overall health Breathing exercises to...

  41. Level Up Uptown Interview - Alissa Rodgers, co-owner of GoYoga

    At the monthly Level Up Uptown event in Uptown Westerville, our nutritionist, Angela Lutz, interviews Alissa about what young Alissa was like her yoga journey getting GoYoga started obstacles running a business keeping up with current yoga trends We are an integrated office of health…

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  42. Heart Rate Training - Zone 2 and HIIT Workouts

    Dr. Endel discusses his experience with using heart rate training for his 29029 Everesting Event as well as: What got him into using heart rate for training The 4 zones of heart rate mapped out What Zone 2 is and how to calculate the MAF Method for Zone 2 Training How much time training should be...

  43. Level Up Uptown Interview with Heidi Negron of Hydrofit

    Dr. Endel gets to know Heidi Negron from Hydrofit to learn about: What sports she used to play growing up. What role fitness had in High School. How she incorporated fitness into her life to combat stress during her corporate fashion job. How she made the transition to full time coach. Who she...

  44. Top 6 Supplements To Take While Starting A New Exercise Routine

    Dr. Endel tackles the top six supplements that he's taking right now related to fitness, longevity, sleep, immunity and blood sugar handling. Take a listen to learn more about berberine, Vit C, Creatine, Multi-vitamin Mitocore, Valerian Complex and Vit D and K. We are an integrated office of…

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  45. Digestive Health - Weed, Feed and Seed

    Digestive health is vitally important to your overall health. In this episode Angela discusses: The weed, feed, seed protocol we take patients through in our office. Ways to know if you're having digestive issues. How often you should be having a bowel movement and what constipation is. What the...

  46. 14 Tips To Reduce Stress and Mind Your Mental Health

    In this episode I talk through 14 ideas that are easy to implement that have the potential to reduce the results day to day stress and have a positive impact on your mental health if you'll pick 2-3 of these tactics and work on implementing them on a daily basis. Your mental and emotional...

  47. High Insulin As a Trigger For Chronic Disease.

    Co-morbities are a huge topic right now and this picture is pulled from an article that details how high insulin is a major driver for many of them as well as other long-term chronic diseases. In our office we teach carb restriction through Paleo, Keto, Fasting, Fasting Mimicking and many other...

  48. The Power of Accountability

    Dr. Endel and Angela talk about how important accountability is to making significant lifestyle changes - especially during their 6 week ChiroThin program. What kind of accountability to expect and makes the biggest differences during a new journey. We are an integrated office of health...

  49. Lessons Learned From Training To Hike 29,029 Vertical Feet

    Dr. Endel trained for an event called Everesting (hiking 29,029 vertical feet or the vertical equivalent of Mt. Everest) which was supposed to happen at Salt Lake City, UH in Aug of 2020 but was postponed until next year. He recaps highlights of his trip out there and the top 10 take-aways from…

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  50. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Healthy Treatments

    In this episode we talk about the symptoms of PCOS, best ways to test as well as healthy and alternative ways to treat and manage it. We are an integrated office of health professionals who collaborate on patient care to move people up the health ladder and help them reach as high as they want to...

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Hosted by Dr. Doug Endel and Angela Lutz, Atlas Rising is where transformation meets truth. We explore healing, health, purpose, and personal growth through real conversations, science-backed insights, and stories that elevate the way you live.

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