What if the real beginning of recovery isn’t where we think it is?
In this episode, we slow things way down—because healing doesn’t start with drills, reps, or checklists. It starts with awareness.
We explore the difference between stabilizing and bracing, the reflexive nature of deep core support, and the all-too-common mistake of asking the body to perform before it’s had a chance to reconnect.
I share a real patient story that illustrates the cost of skipping those early phases—and the power of honoring where someone actually is, instead of where a program expects them to be.
If you’ve ever felt like your rehab or movement plan wasn’t quite clicking… this might be why. Let’s talk about what it really means to “start before you start.”

Hi Barb, I finally got around to listening to an episode of your podcast. Well, it hit home in a big way. Thank you so much. I will try and listen to the others. And listening today, I realize I should have pushed through your breath work mini series. Anyway, great episode!
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