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The Pain Free Formula with Stacey Roberts -- Tired of chasing symptoms and temporary fixes? The Pain Free Formula is your go-to podcast for uncovering the real reasons behind pain—and finding lasting solutions. Hosted by bestselling author, practitioner, and educator Stacey Roberts, this show blends science-backed strategies, functional medicine insights, and real-life success stories to help you move better, feel better, and live pain-free.Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, joint issues, or unexplained aches, Stacey dives deep into the overlooked causes of pain, from gut health to hormones, inflammation, and biomechanics. Each episode equips you with practical, proven tools to take control of your health—without surgery, medications, or endless treatments.Discover what’s really causing your pain, learn holistic, science-based solutions and reclaim your energy, mobility, and vitalityYour body is designed to heal—let’s unlock the formula to make it happen. Learn more: https:/
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- 3 weeks ago54 min
71 | How to Address and Prevent Shoulder Pain with Dr. Kim MacDonald
What could a game of pickleball, your cell phone, and lifting dead weight possibly have in common?Stacey Roberts sits down again with her friend and orthopedic expert, physical therapist, and athletic trainer, Dr. Kim MacDonald, to unpack one of the most complex joints in the body. The shoulder gives us incredible mobility, but that same mobility makes it easy to injure and tricky to diagnose.Stacey and Kim break down the anatomy in plain terms, the two habits quietly driving most shoulder pain, and the common diagnoses people fear on an MRI. They also cover what actually helps, from posture and prevention to smarter rehab and prehab before surgery.You never realize how much you rely on your shoulders until you can't. Whether yours feel great or already ache at night, this one is worth your time. Listen now.Timestamped Highlights05:15 - The unforgettable "dead weight" injury no one sees coming07:50 - The two everyday habits behind most shoulder pain09:37 - Your shoulder anatomy, finally explained in plain English11:10 - The three structures that make or break your shoulder17:02 - Why the COVID pickleball boom wrecked so many shoulders20:04 - The reason women often land in therapy sooner21:18 - What your shoulder aching at night is trying to tell you25:53 - Frozen shoulder and the "Saran Wrap" that locks it up30:36 - What a rotator cuff tear on your MRI really means41:03 - The popular rehab tool this expert refuses to useAbout the GuestDr. Kim MacDonald, MPT, DPT, is a former nationally ranked gymnast and University of Florida athlete whose passion for injury prevention and recovery was shaped by both elite competition and a life-threatening health crisis that left her rebuilding from the ground up. With a B.S. in Sports Medicine from the University of Florida, a Master's in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine, Dr. MacDonald brings 29 years of experience across all ages and settings. Specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine, she is FMS and SFMA-certified and founded Crimson Therapies to provide personalized, hands-on care. Her mission is to empower patients to take control of their mobility, strength, and long-term wellness.Connect with Dr. Kim MacDonaldWebsite: Crimson TherapiesLinkedIn: Dr. Kim MacDonaldImportant LinksPain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooksBiomechanics: When Movement MattersHeal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle HealthHormones: A Missing Piece in Pain ReliefStacey’s Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717 New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.comIf you click on these Amazon links New You Health and Wellness may receive a small commission should you decide to purchase.About the HostStacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula, Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and recla
- Aug 11, 202621 min
70 | Magnesium for Pain, Cramps, and Better Sleep
What if the cramps, poor sleep, and joint pain you have learned to live with come down to one overlooked mineral?A patient's stubborn hamstring cramps sent Stacey Roberts looking at magnesium, the quiet mineral behind symptoms most people just live with, including the irregular heartbeat she resolved in her own life.She breaks down how magnesium supports bone strength, heart rhythm, blood sugar, sleep, and joint and muscle pain, then walks through the best food sources and which supplement form fits which goal, from citrate to glycinate to L-threonate.If you have written off cramps, poor sleep, or nagging pain as part of getting older, this one may change your mind. Listen now.Timestamped Highlights[00:01:23] The patient cramp that pointed Stacey to a missing mineral[00:02:27] The irregular heartbeat she was told to just live with[00:04:14] How magnesium quietly shapes mood, blood sugar, and weight[00:05:05] The anti-inflammatory link between magnesium and joint pain[00:06:11] The everyday foods that restore your magnesium[00:07:17] Why dark chocolate earned a spot on the list[00:08:03] Citrate and the bioavailability detail most people miss[00:10:12] Which form to pick for sleep, and which for your skin[00:12:04] Why a normal blood test can still miss a deficiency[00:13:24] The symptoms that hint your magnesium is too lowMentioned ResourcesConsumerLabImportant LinksPain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooksBiomechanics: When Movement MattersHeal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle HealthHormones: A Missing Piece in Pain ReliefStacey’s Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.comAbout the HostStacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula, Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.Medical DisclaimerInformation in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we supply. Do not use the information on this website or podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read or heard in this program. Information provide
- Aug 4, 202629 min
69 | Why Biomechanics and Hormones Beat Joint Pain
What if the new pain that showed up out of nowhere actually started with an injury you had years ago?Stacey Roberts woke up one morning to searing heel pain with no injury to explain it. As a physical therapist of 30-plus years, she recognized plantar fasciitis right away. What surprised her was the real cause.She traces it back to a knee injury months earlier and the way her body had quietly compensated ever since. She explains how faulty movement patterns, a tight calf, and shifting hormones in perimenopause and menopause can team up to create pain that seems to come from nowhere.If you are active again in your late 30s to 60s and pain keeps popping up, this episode shows why chasing the sore spot or reaching for hormones first can miss the real trigger. Listen now.Timestamped Highlights00:01:29 The polka move at a family wedding that changed everything00:02:21 Why Stacey said no to the knee replacement her doctor pushed00:03:19 The morning heel pain hit like a nail through the foot00:04:16 What plantar fasciitis really is, and the tug-of-war behind it00:05:51 The quiet compensation pattern that set the whole thing off00:07:35 How hormones sneak into the joint pain conversation00:09:05 The rubber band that explains what estrogen does for your tissue00:12:54 Why reaching for hormones first can be the wrong move00:14:46 New pain with no injury? Where to actually look00:16:31 Pickleball, weekend warriors, and the niggly injuries that follow00:20:08 The scratch on your hand that explains how healing really works00:21:46 The one trigger behind 70 to 80 percent of the pain she seesResourcesSoftWave therapy, used in Stacey's clinic to help accelerate tissue healingStacey's plantar fasciitis program, the movement and exercise approach she used to resolve her own heel pain.Important LinksPain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooksBiomechanics: When Movement MattersHeal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle HealthHormones: A Missing Piece in Pain ReliefStacey’s Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.comThe Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.About the HostStacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula, Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.Medical DisclaimerInformation in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by a licensed physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging that we s
- Jul 28, 202624 min
68 | Why NSAIDs Might Make Your Pain Worse
What if the very medication you take to stop your pain is quietly making it worse?We have all been told to reach for a pill at the first sign of pain. But what if that quick fix is quietly working against you? In this solo episode of The Pain-Free Formula Podcast, Stacey Roberts breaks down what the research is now revealing about NSAIDs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin, and why shutting down inflammation too soon can backfire.Stacey explains the body’s natural healing process, why the pro-inflammatory phase actually matters, and how taking these medications too early and too often may lead to longer healing times, more sensitivity to pain, and even chronic pain. She also shares what to do instead, from the POLICE method to smart icing intervals to finding the real reason your pain flares at night.If you keep a bottle of pain relievers in your purse, your car, or on your nightstand, this episode will change how you think about that habit. Listen now.Timestamped Highlights[00:01:05] – The little pill that might be secretly sabotaging your recovery[00:02:34] – The bottle in your purse, your car, your nightstand[00:02:55] – What if stopping inflammation too soon stalls your healing?[00:03:42] – Follow the money: what pharma spends to keep you reaching for pills[00:05:48] – Occasional use vs early and often: where the real risk begins[00:06:42] – A crowded airport bus and the moment that stuck with Stacey[00:08:49] – The scratch on your hand that explains your entire healing process[00:09:50] – Why getting ahead of the pain can set you up for chronic pain[00:11:28] – How the medicine meant to dull pain can make you feel more of it[00:12:33] – The POLICE method: exactly what to do instead[00:13:41] – Love heat? Here is why you should always ice after[00:15:57] – How SoftWave therapy can cut weeks off healing[00:16:53] – Aching at night and can’t sleep? What Stacey suggests instead[00:18:29] – The smoke alarm analogy that flips how you see painResourcesFrom this episode, here is what Stacey suggests trying instead of reaching for a pill:Find the trigger and remove it. For a scratch, you stop scratching. For pain, find what is aggravating the area and take it away.Use short icing intervals for an analgesic effect without stalling healing. Roughly 10 minutes of ice on, 20 minutes off, repeated. Avoid long sessions of 20, 30, or 40 minutes or more.Follow the POLICE method: Protection, Optimal Loading (gentle movement and range of motion), Ice, Compression, and Elevation.If you use heat for relief, ice afterward to help the body clear the area and counteract the extra blood flow.For pain that flares at night, look at systemic inflammation and root causes rather than relying on nightly medication.Important LinksPain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooksBiomechanics: When Movement MattersHeal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle HealthHormones: A Missing Piece in Pain ReliefStacey’s Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717 New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.comAbout the HostStacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula, Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without
- Jul 21, 202651 min
67 | What Is Softwave Therapy, and Can It End Your Pain?
What if the treatment that finally ended your pain was the one you were most sure would fail?After more than 30 years in healthcare, Stacey Roberts had watched miracle machines come and go, so when a friend dragged her to a demo of Softwave therapy, she showed up as the skeptic in the room, expecting snake oil.Then she watched her friend Laura's shoulder pain disappear in about ten minutes. In this episode, Stacey shares the story that turned her from doubter to believer, the pelvic pain patient who wept when the pain finally stopped, and the science of how broad-focused shockwaves calm inflammation, restore blood flow, and wake up the body's own healing.If you have been told to live with your pain, or you have tried everything and still hurt, this story might change what you believe is possible. Listen now.Timestamped Highlights[00:01:17] Why this episode is personal, and the eye-roll that started it all[00:02:56] The claim that made her stop cold about Softwave[00:11:48] Water and electricity in one device? What an electrohydraulic wave really is[00:15:29] How the machine found calcific tendonitis without Laura lifting her arm[00:17:01] The three words that broke 30 years of skepticism[00:17:32] One treatment, then two years pain-free, until pickleball[00:23:33] The dirty secret of shockwave: some devices don't make a shockwave at all[00:24:08] The scratch on your hand that explains how healing really works[00:25:54] The polka injury that changed how she thinks about arthritis and pain[00:35:18] The pelvic pain story that ends with three words from a husband[00:44:53] What Softwave really does, in Stacey's own wordsResourcesThe Pain-Free Formula by Stacey Roberts - Chapter 7 covers Softwave therapy. Softwave therapy is made by Softwave TRT.To learn more or see if Softwave is a fit, call New You Health and Wellness at 414-299-8121 or visit the website below.Important LinksPain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooksBiomechanics: When Movement MattersHeal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle HealthHormones: A Missing Piece in Pain ReliefStacey’s Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717 New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.comAbout the HostStacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula, Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.The Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.Medical DisclaimerInformation in this program, as well as any information provided by New You Health and Wellness and its subsidiaries, is provided for informational purposes only. This information is not intended as a substitute for t
- Jul 14, 202648 min
66 | One Local Celebrity’s Truth About Pain and Healing: A Candid Conversation with Molly Fay
What if the pain you have carried for a decade could start to lift in a single visit?Molly Fay has smiled into the camera every morning for nearly 18 years as co-host of Milwaukee's The Morning Blend. What her audience never saw was the swollen ankle she had lived with for a decade, the plantar fasciitis that once left her unable to walk from the car to the house, and a torn rotator cuff that stalled in traditional therapy. In this episode, Stacey's very first guest interview, Molly shares what it was like to quietly carry chronic pain in a very public job.Molly walks through why she was more than a little skeptical when she first came in, the treatments that finally moved the needle, and the honest conversation she and Stacey had about medication, rebound pain, and looking at the whole person instead of one body part.If you have been told your pain is just something to live with, Molly's story is a reminder that hope and healing are still on the table. Listen now.Timestamped Highlights00:02:46 From high school radio to nearly two decades on live TV00:04:44 The unexpected reason a TV host booked her own appointment00:06:22 The breaking point: I cannot spend any more money00:07:15 Why she walked in more than a little skeptical00:09:34 A decade of hidden pain behind a daily on-camera smile00:11:37 The survey that ties old injuries to plantar fasciitis00:16:11 The first-visit promise that sounded crazy, until it happened00:23:40 Facing a second shoulder procedure, and the treatment she tried instead00:28:57 The anti-inflammatory that worked, then the rebound that floored her00:34:38 The one thing no school can teach a practitioner00:39:09 Her two-part message for anyone stuck in chronic pain00:41:35 The surprising thing most people get wrong about MollyAbout the GuestMolly Fay is a longtime Milwaukee television personality and co-host of The Morning Blend on TMJ4, where she has been on air for nearly 18 years. An Emmy award-winning journalist, she earned a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and began her career as an investigative reporter before moving into anchoring and, eventually, daily lifestyle television. Off camera, she is a mom, a yoga lover, and, as she shares in this episode, someone who has quietly managed chronic pain for years.Connect with MollyWebsite: The Morning Blend on TMJ4Instagram: @mollyfayheyEmail: Molly.Fay@tmj4.comImportant LinksPain-Free Formula PodcastFree eBooksBiomechanics, When Movement MattersHeal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain, The Gut Joint Axis, A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle HealthHormones, A Missing Piece in Pain ReliefStacey's Book on AmazonIf you click on these Amazon links New You Health and Wellness may receive a small commission should you decide to purchase.New You Health and Wellness WebsiteThe Pain-Free Formula Podcast is brought to you by Stacey Roberts. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.About the HostStacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free Formula, Solving The Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs or Injections, has helped thousands overcome chronic pain and reclaim their vitality.Medical Disclaimer</s
- Jun 30, 202623 min
64 | Hope Molecules: How Movement Really Rewires Pain for Life
What if your body held its own secret pharmacy that could spark hope in the toughest moments of pain? In this transformative solo episode, Stacey Roberts dives deep into the little-known science behind so-called "hope molecules," and the game-changing role movement plays in healing. With compassion and clear evidence, Stacey challenges the myth that pain always means physical damage and unpacks how your muscles quietly talk to your brain and immune system.Discover why relying on cortisone shots may cost you real, lasting wellness and how small, consistent actions can power up your health at any age. If you're relying on old stories about pain and movement, you risk missing out on a brighter, more empowered future. Listen now to gain exclusive insights and a proven path to real relief you won’t find elsewhere.Timestamped Highlights01:16 – The natural pharmacy inside your muscles03:55 – Why pain is not always about tissue damage05:13 – Hope molecules: how movement changes your brain07:33 – Building resilience begins with a single step08:20 – The surprising link between exercise and mental health10:29 – Turning short-term stress into long-term healing13:13 – How to move safely… even if you hurt15:13 – Why small, consistent actions transform painReferencesPhillips, C. (2018). Immune and neuroprotective effects of physical activity on the brain in depression. Brain Sciences, 8(5), 68. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci8050068 PMID: 30093853 | PMCID: PMC6070639Pedersen, B. K., & Febbraio, M. A. (2008). Muscle as an endocrine organ: Focus on muscle-derived interleukin-6. Physiological Reviews, 88(4), 1379-1406. https://doi.org/10.1152/physrev.90100.2007 PMID: 18923185Pedersen, B. K., & Febbraio, M. A. (2012). Muscles, exercise and obesity: Skeletal muscle as a secretory organ. Nature Reviews Endocrinology, 8(8), 457-465. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrendo.2012.49Agudelo, L. Z., Femenía, T., Orhan, F., Porsmyr-Palmertz, M., Goiny, M., Martinez-Redondo, V., Correia, J. C., Izadi, M., Bhat, M., Schuppe-Koistinen, I., Pettersson, A. T., Ferreira, D. M. S., Krook, A., Barres, R., Zierath, J. R., Erhardt, S., Lindskog, M., & Ruas, J. L. (2014). Skeletal muscle PGC-1α1 modulates kynurenine metabolism and mediates resilience to stress-induced depression. Cell, 159(1), 33-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2014.07.051 PMID: 25259918Wrann, C. D., White, J. P., Salogiannnis, J., Laznik-Bogoslavski, D., Wu, J., Ma, D., Lin, J. D., Greenberg, M. E., & Spiegelman, B. M. (2013). Exercise induces hippocampal BDNF through a PGC-1α/FNDC5 pathway. Cell Metabolism, 18(5), 649-659. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2013.09.008Important LinksPain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooksBiomechanics: When Movement MattersHeal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle HealthHormones: A Missing Piece in Pain ReliefStacey’s Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717 New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.comAbout the HostStacey Roberts, PT, MBA, MSN, RN, is an Amazon bestselling author, physical therapist, registered nurse, and functional medicine specialist with 30+ years of experience. She founded and runs New You Health and Wellness in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Her program, detailed in her book, The Pain-Free F
- Jun 16, 202636 min
63 | No, Ifs, Ands or Butts: An Honest Talk About Butt Pain with Dr Carmen Fong
What if the biggest source of your pain and shame has a simple, science-backed fix?Join bestselling author and practitioner-educator Stacey Roberts as she sits down with Dr. Carmen Fong, a renowned colorectal surgeon, researcher, and author, for a refreshingly honest conversation about healing butt and pelvic pain. Together, they pull back the curtain on a world few dare to discuss, explaining why outdated taboos keep millions suffering and how new advances like Softwave can change everything.If you have ever felt embarrassed, stuck, or unheard when it comes to pain "back there," you risk missing real solutions that could revolutionize your quality of life. With practical, insider wisdom you’ll only hear here, this episode delivers hope, answers, and strategic next steps you can use right now. Listen before you settle for another “just deal with it” moment.Timestamped Highlights01:24 – The emotional reason Dr. Fong chose "butt and gut" medicine04:08 – Why curing cancer wasn’t as rewarding as fixing butt pain06:58 – The hidden cultural roots behind constipation shame10:15 – The questions that instantly reveal root causes of pain13:53 – The paper-cut pain people never see coming15:21 – Stacey’s jaw-dropping Softwave healing story16:37 – The pelvic floor secrets most doctors ignore20:59 – The unlikely alliance breaking the cycle of chronic pain26:01 – The surprising science (and myths) about fiber and constipationAbout The GuestDr. Carmen Fong has built her career around the parts of the body the rest of us are tooembarrassed to name out loud — and she does it with more humor, honesty, and heart than justabout anyone. She's a double board-certified general and colorectal surgeon, Co-Director of theHemorrhoid Centers of America in Atlanta, and the author of a book whose title says it all:Constipation Nation (Bloomsbury, 2024). She's also co-founder and Chief Medical Officer ofBummed, a digital health company on a mission to modernize gut and butt health and take theshame out of these conversations.I first met Dr. Fong about a year ago, when she reached out about researching SoftWaveshockwave therapy for hemorrhoids and pelvic pain. She's now partnering with us at SoftWaveas a leading researcher on that work — which is exactly where her world as a colorectalsurgeon and my world in regenerative medicine, pain, the pelvic floor, and sexual health cometogether.Connect with Dr. Carmen Fong• Website: www.carmenfong.com• Email: info@carmenfong.com• Instagram: @drcarmenfong• Also on: LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTokImportant LinksPain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooksBiomechanics: When Movement MattersHeal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle HealthHormones: A Missing Piece in Pain ReliefStacey’s Book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/Pain-Free-Formula-Solving-Injections/dp/0998183717 New You Health and Wellness Website - https://newyouhealthandwellness.comAbout the Host</stro
About The Pain Free Formula
The Pain Free Formula with Stacey Roberts -- Tired of chasing symptoms and temporary fixes? The Pain Free Formula is your go-to podcast for uncovering the real reasons behind pain—and finding lasting solutions. Hosted by bestselling author, practitioner, and educator Stacey Roberts, this show blends science-backed strategies, functional medicine insights, and real-life success stories to help you move better, feel better, and live pain-free.Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, joint issues, or unexplained aches, Stacey dives deep into the overlooked causes of pain, from gut health to hormones, inflammation, and biomechanics. Each episode equips you with practical, proven tools to take control of your health—without surgery, medications, or endless treatments.Discover what’s really causing your pain, learn holistic, science-based solutions and reclaim your energy, mobility, and vitalityYour body is designed to heal—let’s unlock the formula to make it happen. Learn more: https:/
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