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Feeling tense, inflamed, or stuck in chronic pain? You’re not alone, and your posture, breath, and nervous system may have more to do with it than you think.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with osteopathic manual practitioner Megan Buchwald to explore the deep connection between your physical structure, your hormones, and your healing. Megan shares her own story of back pain and scoliosis, what led her to osteopathy, and the most common root causes she sees in her practice today.

Inside this episode:

• Why stress patterns and shallow breathing are keeping your body in “fight or flight”
• How pelvic and spinal misalignment can affect your hormones, periods, and energy
• The truth about static stretching, posture tools, and how fascia actually heals
• Why most people don’t even realize their nervous system is dysregulated
• Practical daily non-negotiables that Megan recommends for better body function

Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, hormonal imbalances, or just want to move and feel better—this episode is a must-listen.

Guest Info
Megan Buchwald is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and the founder of Mindful Body Osteopathy. She helps her clients regulate their nervous systems, realign their structure, and restore hormonal balance through hands-on care.

Connect with Megan Buchwald:
📍 Practice Location: Sayza Hot Yoga Space, Simcoe, Ontario
📱 Instagram: @mindfulbody.osteo

check her out here on insta too: @sayzahotyoga

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Can your body heal itself? According to today’s guest, the answer is YES, and it starts with understanding how your structure influences your hormones.

In this episode, Andrew sits down with Jacob Simonini, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and founder of the Toronto School of Osteopathy, to unpack how somatic dysfunction, trauma, and stress affect the endocrine system, and what it actually takes to feel well again. With roots in emergency care and a deep passion for osteopathy, Jacob shares practical tips for reconnecting to your body and restoring balance, one layer at a time.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• What somatic dysfunction is and how it affects hormonal regulation
• How stress, trauma, and even small injuries can alter your endocrine system
• Why emotional reactivity is tied to physical tension—and what to do about it
• Daily habits to manage stress and support your body’s self-healing
• How osteopathy differs from physiotherapy and chiropractic care

Connect with Jacob Simonini:
Instagram: @jacobsimonini
Toronto School of Osteopathy: @torontoschoolosteopathy
Email: j.simonini@torontoschoolofosteopathy.ca

About Jacob:
Jacob Simonini is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner and founder of the Toronto School of Osteopathy. With a background as an Advanced Care Paramedic and clinical educator, Jacob brings a rich blend of emergency care and holistic healing to his work. He believes in the body’s innate ability to heal and is passionate about helping others rediscover health through structure, movement, and self-awareness.

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Is hormone testing the best place to start your healing? Dr. Taylor Smeenk says different, and here’s why.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Taylor Smeenk, chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, and founder of Empact Wellness. She’s not just a practitioner, she’s on a mission to shift how we approach healing, root causes, and long-term health. If you’ve been overwhelmed by labs, supplements, or inconsistent results… this conversation is going to give you clarity.

What we cover in this episode:

• Why starting with hormone tests can delay healing
• How to think about your symptoms through the lens of epigenetics
• Real-life applications of DNA testing for optimal health
• What “re-integration” means after symptoms subside
• Why long-term healing requires nervous system + identity support

Dr. Taylor also unpacks the nervous system’s role in lasting transformation—and how men and women alike can step into self-worth, presence, and long-term vitality.

Connect with Dr. Taylor Smeenk
Instagram: @drtaylorsmeenk | @empactwellness
Website: drtaylorsmeenk.com
Book: Women Who Lead: The Book

Dr. Taylor Smeenk is the CEO and Founder of Empact Wellness, a Chiropractor and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. After navigating her own experiences with illness and injury, she now helps others find true healing by going deeper than symptoms—working at the intersection of root cause care, nervous system regulation, and personalized longevity.

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