Are our smartphones silently rewiring our brains? In this compelling episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Mattera—retired Naval officer, mental health advocate, and author of Hope: My Journey of Love, Loss, and Faith .​

Matthew shares his personal journey through profound loss, including the tragic suicide of his daughter, and how these experiences propelled him into the fight against the mental health crisis. He introduces the concept of "The Great Rewiring," exploring how the advent of smartphones and social media has fundamentally altered our cognitive functions and emotional well-being.​

Key Takeaways:

• Understand how constant digital engagement affects adolescent brain development and mental health.
• Learn about the manipulation of our brain's reward system by social media platforms.
• Discover strategies to reclaim your mental space and foster real-world connections.​

Resources:

• Hope: My Journey of Love, Loss, and Faith by Matthew Mattera: Amazon
• The Elizabeth Mattera Foundation: Hill Country Family Services
• Matterra Wellness: Mattera Wellness

Join us as we delve into the unseen impacts of our digital lives and explore paths to mental resilience and authentic connection.

We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.

Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

In this captivating episode of the Crackin Backs Podcast, we welcome renowned trauma therapist and mental health expert, Dr. Jennifer Williams. With over 27 years of clinical experience, Dr. Williams uniquely integrates neuroscience, mindfulness, clinical hypnosis, and past-life regression therapy to explore profound healing pathways for the mind, body, and spirit.

Listeners will journey through the fascinating intersections of modern neuroscience and ancient healing traditions. Dr. Williams tackles tough questions, guiding us through how these unconventional methods provide transformative insights into trauma recovery and emotional resilience.

Dive deep into the controversial yet compelling practice of past-life regression therapy, as popularized by Dr. Brian Weiss in "Many Lives, Many Masters." Dr. Williams addresses skepticism head-on, illuminating how these sessions can unlock hidden sources of trauma, promoting deep and lasting healing.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Williams reveals powerful truths gleaned from decades of therapeutic practice, truths that textbooks alone cannot teach. Discover her most profound lessons on human resilience, the unyielding spirit, and the complex relationship between mental and emotional health.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Williams provides critical insights into why "it's okay not to be okay," offering practical wisdom and deeper truths essential for both healthcare professionals and individuals on their healing journeys.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand trauma, resilience, and holistic healing from an innovative and deeply human perspective.

To learn more about Dr. Jennifer Williams and her transformative approach to healing, Visit her Website

We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.

Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

This isn’t just another long weekend. This is Memorial Day. And this episode will stop you in your tracks.

When Staff Sgt. Bryan Black was killed in an ISIS ambush in Niger, the ripple effect didn’t end with his final breath. A soldier’s death doesn’t just take a life—it shatters a family, echoes through a community, and leaves a silence that never truly fades.

On this Memorial Day, we sit down with Michelle Black, a Gold Star widow turned truth-seeker and author of Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow’s Fight for the Truth. What began as a love story on a snowy mountain turned into a national headline, a political controversy, and ultimately, a mother’s relentless mission to honor her husband’s legacy and expose the truth behind his death.

Michelle’s story is a gripping journey through unimaginable loss, government spin, and the courage it takes to speak out when others would rather you stay silent. This conversation is not about politics—it’s about truth, service, sacrifice, and the very real cost of freedom that we need to honor on this day.

Memorial Day is not Veterans Day. It’s not about BBQs, sales, telling a Veteran “Thank you for your service” or three-day getaways. It’s about remembering those who laid down their lives—and the families who carry that weight every day.

If you’ve ever needed a reason to stop and reflect, this is it. Take the hour. Learn Bryan’s story. Hear Michelle’s voice. Say their names. Remember their sacrifice. Because the freedoms we enjoy were paid for in blood—and that’s worth more than a moment of silence.

Listen now. Share it. And never forget why this day exists.

Learn more about Michelle Black:
Buy her book Sacrifice: ORDER HERE

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleblack71

We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.

Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast