Pain is real—but what if you had more control over it than you think?

In this episode of Bad to the Bones, Debbie Rody sits down with Chiara Mariani, MD, FAAPMR from Premier Orthopaedic Associates to discuss Empowered Relief™ an evidence-based Stanford-owned innovation created by Beth Darnall, PhD.

This conversation explores how pain is processed in the brain, how stress and mindset influence pain, and how simple, practical tools can help retrain your nervous system for long-term relief.

You’ll learn how techniques like relaxation, reframing your thoughts, and self-soothing strategies can help reduce pain intensity and improve your overall quality of life.

📍 Website: https://www.poasnj.com/patient-resources/empowered-relief-seminars/

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In this episode of Bad to the Bones, Debbie Rody speaks with Dr. Rahul Shah of Premier Orthopaedic Associates about what it takes to deliver world-class spine care.

The conversation explores the balance of technical skill, clinical judgment, and patient-centered decision-making that defines excellence in spine surgery.

Listeners will gain insight into how experienced spine surgeons evaluate patients, determine treatment plans, and achieve successful outcomes.

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In this episode of Bad to the Bones, Debbie talks with Dr. Eddie Wu of Premier Orthopaedic Associates about how physical activity supports bone strength and joint health throughout adulthood.

The conversation explores how bone mineral density changes as we age and the role exercise plays in maintaining skeletal health.

Dr. Wu explains the science behind bone adaptation, resistance training, and mechanical loading, while also breaking down key exercise concepts such as concentric vs eccentric muscle contraction and static vs dynamic movements.

Listeners will gain practical insight into how exercise habits, nutrition, and lifestyle choices influence bone health across the decades.

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