Better with Brando

Better with Brando

Hosted by: Brando Lakes

Better with Brando is a solo podcast by movement visionary and physical therapist Brando Lakes. Each episode breaks down the myths, systems, and everyday BS keeping you in pain — and offers real, unapologetic truth...

Episodes

Ep 19: Your Body Is Always Adapting

Season #1

Summary: Even when you’re resting, your body is adapting—and not always in your favor. In this episode, I break down why doing “nothing” can actually make things worse, and how small, consistent movement can start to...
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Ep 18: Relief or Resolution

Season #1

If you keep chasing quick fixes—but your pain keeps coming back—this episode is for you. Many people rely on passive treatments like massages or adjustments for temporary relief. But without changing daily habits and...
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Ep 17: There Is No "Movement Fairy"

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You didn't just wake up with bad posture, stiffness, or pain. There's no "movement fairy" making things worse overnight. Your body is a reflection of what you do every day--your habits, your positions, and how you...
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Ep 16: Pain Isn't The Problem

Season #1

What if your pain isn’t something to fear—but something trying to help you? In this episode, I break down a simple but powerful idea: pain is communication. Just like a baby cries to signal a need, your body uses pain...
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Ep 15: A Powerful Motivator

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Pain can be a powerful motivator—but sometimes comfort wins. In this episode, Brando talks about a challenge many people face in recovery: wanting to feel better without making the changes necessary to improve. He...
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Ep 14: Almost There, Keep Going

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Recovery isn’t always a straight line. Some people feel better after one visit, while others experience setbacks before things improve. In this episode, Brando explains why those ups and downs happen and how the body...
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Ep 13: Do Something Different

Season #1

Sometimes the smallest habits can create the biggest problems. In this episode, Brando shares a personal story from his daily commute that led to persistent neck pain—and how simply changing one movement habit solved...
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Ep 12: Commit To Heal

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Why am I working harder than you when you’re the one in pain? In this episode, I talk about a pattern I see often in the clinic: some people commit to healing, while others commit to comfort. I share the story of a...
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Ep 11: Do More, Wait less

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Too many people wait for someone else to fix their problems. They wait for the right treatment. The right specialist. The right moment. But the truth is simple: the more you do, the less you wait. In this episode, I...
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Ep 10: Time Isn't the Asset. Attention Is.

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In high school, Brando was told he wasn’t going to the NFL. It crushed a dream — and redirected his focus toward something with a higher return on investment. In this episode, he explores the difference between time...
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Ep 9: Is Getting Better on Your Schedule?

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Do you actually have “getting better” on your calendar… or are you just hoping it happens? In this episode, Brando breaks down why progress doesn’t happen by accident. Just like children become dysregulated without...
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Ep 8: Diagnosis Is Not Destiny

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“I don’t care about your MRI.”   That might sound bold — but here’s what it really means.   Too many people treat imaging results like ceilings. A torn rotator cuff. A degenerative disc. A “bad knee.”   But a...
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