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 38: Something's Gotta Change

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Episode 2 — Taking Ownership of Physical Therapy Brando shares a frustrating but important reality of rehab: getting expert guidance only works if you actually apply it. This episode explores the disconnect between...
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Ep 37: What's Your Plan?

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Own Your Recovery Movement Plan Recovery doesn’t happen by waiting for permission. In this episode, Brando talks about fibromyalgia, movement, and why insurance timelines shouldn’t dictate your long-term health. Pain...
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Ep 36: Recovery Isn't Linear

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Episode: Recovery Isn’t Linear Description:Recovery can be frustrating—especially when you’ve improved, but not as quickly as you expected. In this episode, I talk about one of the hardest parts of rehab:...
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Ep 35: What Will You Do Without Me

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What Will You Do Without Me? Description:What happens if your therapist disappears tomorrow? In this episode, I talk about why physical therapy should build independence—not dependence. The goal isn’t for you to need...
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Ep 34: Your MRI Is Not The Problem

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Your MRI Is Not the Problem Description:An MRI report can sound scary—but not everything on it is dangerous. In this episode, I break down: Why “tears” in muscles and tendons are often normal How MRI findings get...
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Ep 33: Your Back, In the Future

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What would your future self tell you if they could? In this episode, I explore the idea that your body is already giving you signals about where you're headed. The way you move today determines how independent and...
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Ep 32: Surprises in Movement

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We love good surprises—but the best ones are planned. In this episode, I break down why your body doesn’t “just get better” on its own. Progress in rehab follows a plan, whether you realize it or not. If you skip the...
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Ep 31: Preserve You

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We brush our teeth every day without thinking twice. But when it comes to movement, even 30 seconds feels like too much. In this episode, I break down why the smallest daily habits—like stretching—are the difference...
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Ep 30: Eat Your Vegetables

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Ep 29: You Are Not Katie Ledecky

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Summary Stop comparing yourself to elite athletes while living a completely different lifestyle. Progress starts with what you can do daily.   Key Takeaways   Your environment doesn’t match elite athletes—and that’s...
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Ep 28: Get The Most Out of You

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Summary You don’t need a new body—you need better habits. Swapping parts without changing behavior just resets the same problem.   Key Takeaways   A new body won’t fix old habits Movement quality > body...
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Ep 27: Make Getting Better Fun Again

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Summary:   If you’re not having fun, you’re probably not going to stick with it. Progress doesn’t just come from discipline—it comes from engagement.     Key Points: Performance improves when you actually enjoy what...
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