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The Elisha Show: Purpose Driven Life & Mastery
Muscle Health, Chronic Pain & Healthy Aging | Butch Phelps | The Elisha Show
On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Butch Phelps, muscle health specialist and creator of the Stretch and Release technique, about the connection between the brain, muscles, movement, and pain. Butch shares his personal journey from weighing 315 pounds and facing serious health warnings to rebuilding his health through knowledge, lifestyle changes, and a deeper understanding of the body.They discuss why stretching involves more than pulling muscles, how pain can persist after an injury, why the source of pain may be different from where it is felt, and how daily habits can influence...
2026-10-20
24 min
Empowered Elder Podcast
Does Aging Really Cause Pain? The Truth About Muscle Health & Mobility
What if getting older doesn’t have to mean living with more pain?In Episode 32 of The Empowered Elder Podcast, Tasha Beckman and Nicole Robilotto sit down with Butch Phelps, founder of The Muscle Repair Shop, to talk about aging, mobility, muscle health, and the everyday habits that can affect how our bodies feel.Butch brings a deeply personal perspective to the conversation. After a major accident at 18, losing 135 pounds later in life, and experiencing debilitating back pain himself, he went on to study the relationship between the brain, muscles, movement, and pa...
2026-10-05
42 min
Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare
Episode 146: Stretch n’ Release: The Brain Hack for Chronic Pain with Butch Phelps
Send us Fan MailDoes stretching feel like a tug-of-war with your own body? Sandy Kibling welcomes functional massage therapist and Stretch and Release creator Butch Phelps to explore his approach to muscle tension, movement, and everyday aches. Butch shares how his experience with severe back pain led him to study massage, stretching, and aging—and why he encourages people to pay attention to their daily habits.Their conversation covers Butch’s emphasis on relaxation rather than force, the sitting habits he asks clients to examine, and his approach to making home p...
2026-10-01
32 min
Brain Lady Speaks
The Mind/Muscle Connection: The Power of Proper Stretching with Butch Phelps
Discover the powerful connection between your mind and muscles as we explore how proper stretching can improve mobility, reduce discomfort, and help manage pain more effectively. We speak with Butch Phelps, founder of The Muscle Repair Shop, and learn why mindful movement matters, and practical tips to build a healthier, pain-free body from the inside out using the potency of our beautiful brains!Get Butch's gift for our listeners!Connect with Butch...OnlinePhelpB@gmail.com941.366.3666FacebookLinkedInYouTubeSubStackStretch & Release eBook
2026-09-24
33 min
The Productivity Sweet Spot
100 Episodes Later: What Is Productivity Really For?
One hundred episodes. And it was never really about getting more done.In this celebratory Episode 100 of The Productivity Sweet Spot, I'm asking the question that has been quietly sitting underneath every conversation on this show: what is productivity actually for?I bring back past guests and women I've worked with to share what Peaceful Productivity means to them, from joy at work and self compassion to work life integration that fits real life.It's a conversation about sustainable energy in work, redefining success, and entrepreneurship and productivity without...
2026-09-24
26 min
The Productivity Sweet Spot
100 Episodes Later: What Is Productivity Really For?
One hundred episodes. And it was never really about getting more done.In this celebratory Episode 100 of The Productivity Sweet Spot, I'm asking the question that has been quietly sitting underneath every conversation on this show: what is productivity actually for?I bring back past guests and women I've worked with to share what Peaceful Productivity means to them, from joy at work and self compassion to work life integration that fits real life.It's a conversation about sustainable energy in work, redefining success, and entrepreneurship and productivity without...
2026-09-24
26 min
FREEDOM UNLOCKED
How to Reduce Pain and Improve Mobility as You Get Older — Butch Phelps
What if improving flexibility isn’t about pulling harder on tight muscles—but changing the way you approach movement, tension and relaxation?In this episode of Freedom Unlocked, functional massage therapist and Stretch and Release author Butch Phelps shares his journey from chronic pain to developing what he calls the Stretch and Release Technique. After surviving a serious car accident at 18, later reaching 315 pounds and eventually losing 105 pounds, Butch developed severe lower-back pain that pushed him to leave corporate life and study neuromuscular massage therapy. He says that journey changed the way he understood pain, movement and the...
2026-09-19
20 min
Becoming With Precious: The Journey of Personal Growth And Reinvention
Reclaiming Your Mobility: Hacking the Brain to Cure Chronic Pain- Butch Phelps
Why do we blindly accept that getting older means living in constant agony when the real root of our chronic pain is trapped in our own minds? Butch Phelps joins us to dismantle the lie that chronic pain is just a normal part of aging. As a functional massage therapist, he shares his gritty journey into the mechanics of the human body, exposing how conventional medicine completely misses the mark by ignoring the emotional trauma locked inside our muscles. He breaks down the brutal reality that our fear and tension act as physical roadblocks, trapping us in...
2026-09-02
25 min
The Uncommon Minds Experience
Butch Phelps: The Stretch n' Release Technique for Lasting Pain Relief
Butch Phelps is a functional massage therapist, award-winning author, and creator of the Stretch n' Release Technique . He helps people 45+ reduce chronic aches, improve mobility, and move better without relying on meds, injections, or surgeries—by teaching them how to release tight, overworked muscles and take control of their own bodies .His journey began with a head-on auto crash at 18 that bound him to a wheelchair . He spent years trying everything that was supposed to work—and when it didn't, he dedicated himself to understanding why . Over 20 years, he studied muscle mechanics, the nervous syst...
2026-08-22
32 min
Empowered Conversations
Stretch n' Release: The Brain Hack for Chronic Pain – Butch Phelps
He survived a head-on collision at 18 that left him in a wheelchair for six months. He gained more than a hundred pounds in his 30s, then lost 135 pounds. At 40, he suffered with severe back pain that led him to look for a better way.Butch Phelps is a functional massage therapist, award-winning author, and creator of the Stretch n' Release Technique. After 20+ years studying how muscles actually behave, he created a system to help people 45+ reduce chronic aches, improve mobility, and move better—without relying on meds, injections, or surgeries....
2026-08-16
20 min
The Thought Atlas Podcast
Will Your Future Self Thank You for What You Do Today? | Butch Phelps
What if the way you age isn’t simply something that happens to you—but something you can prepare for?Today’s guest is Butch Phelps, a functional massage therapist, author, and creator of the Stretch and Release Technique. After experiencing major weight loss and later developing severe lower-back pain, Butch entered massage therapy and spent more than two decades studying the human body and working with clients.His work focuses on helping people understand their bodies, movement, flexibility, and the relationship between physical and mental states.In this conversation, Butch shares his person...
2026-08-14
36 min
JOURNEY BEYOND DOUBT PODCAST
Move Better Without Surgery | Butch Phelps
What if chronic aches and stiffness weren’t just something you had to accept as you got older?In this practical and empowering episode, I sit down with Butch Phelps, functional massage therapist, award-winning author, and creator of the Stretch n’ Release Technique.For years, Butch has helped thousands of people over 45 reduce chronic pain, improve mobility, and regain freedom of movement—without relying on medications, injections, or surgery. His approach focuses on releasing tight, overworked muscles and teaching people how to take control of their own bodies.In this episode, we dis...
2026-08-13
12 min
Beyond the Draft
Why Stretching Fails—And What Actually Fixes Chronic Pain with Butch Phelps
What if everything you've been told about stretching for pain relief is actually making things worse?Butch Phelps is a functional massage therapist, award-winning author, and creator of the Stretch n' Release Technique. After surviving a head-on car accident at 18 that left him in a wheelchair, losing 135 pounds in his 30s, and overcoming debilitating back pain at 40, he spent more than two decades studying muscle mechanics to find what actually eliminates chronic pain.In this episode, Butch explains why traditional stretching often makes chronic pain worse, why pain persists...
2026-08-11
20 min
Mind, Money and Medicine
Chronic Pain and Aging: What You Have Been Told Isn’t The Full Story
Chronic pain isn’t just about aging. It is a symptom of a deeper connection between your mind, muscles and lifestyle. What if addressing pain could be simpler and more effective than just popping pills or undergoing surgery? Join us as Butch Phelps, a functional massage therapist and author, shares how his own injuries and weight-loss journey transformed his understanding of pain, revealing that much of chronic discomfort stems from emotional tension and habits we often overlook.In this eye-opening episode, Butch debunks the myth that pain is an in...
2026-08-02
23 min
Beyond the Draft
Why Stretching Fails, And What Actually Fixes Chronic Pain/Butch Phelps
After surviving a head-on car accident at 18 that left him in a wheelchair, losing 135 pounds in his 30s, and overcoming debilitating back pain at 40, Butch Phelps spent more than two decades studying muscle mechanics to find what actually eliminates chronic pain, when nothing else worked. The result was the Stretch n' Release Technique, a method that connects the brain and muscles to release tension and help adults 45+ move better without medications, injections, or surgery.In this episode, Butch challenges everything most of us have been taught about stretching and pain, explaining why traditional stretching...
2026-08-01
20 min
Beyond the Draft
Why Stretching Fails, And What Actually Fixes Chronic Pain/Butch Phelps
After surviving a head-on car accident at 18 that left him in a wheelchair, losing 135 pounds in his 30s, and overcoming debilitating back pain at 40, Butch Phelps spent more than two decades studying muscle mechanics to find what actually eliminates chronic pain, when nothing else worked. The result was the Stretch n' Release Technique, a method that connects the brain and muscles to release tension and help adults 45+ move better without medications, injections, or surgery.In this episode, Butch challenges everything most of us have been taught about stretching and pain, explaining why traditional stretching...
2026-08-01
20 min
Honest Wealth Builders
How One Free Session Could Unlock Explosive Referral Growth | Butch Phelps
Abi Asija Sits down with Butch Phelps of The Muscle Repair Shop, a functional massage therapist and creator of the Stretch and Release Technique, to examine how a highly specialized pain relief business can overcome seasonal demand, expand beyond a physical location, and build a more scalable revenue model.Key Insight: Butch does not have a results problem. He has a business model and capacity problem. His Sarasota practice reaches full capacity during the winter but drops to roughly 30% capacity during the summer, making online delivery, stronger offers, and systematic client acquisition the clearest path to consistent...
2026-07-30
1h 10
HUMAN ENOUGH
Why Your Pain Won’t Go Away: The Missing Link Most Treatments Ignore
Why do so many people continue living with chronic pain even after trying stretches, medications, injections, and physical therapy?In this episode of Human Enough, we welcome Butch Phelps—functional massage therapist, award-winning author, and creator of the Stretch n’ Release Technique.After overcoming life-changing injuries, dramatic weight loss, and years of chronic pain himself, Butch dedicated more than two decades to understanding how the brain, nervous system, and muscles work together. Today, he teaches people how to reduce pain, improve mobility, and take control of their health without rely...
2026-07-07
24 min
Control or Be Controlled
The Surprising Emotional Truth About Stretching and Flexibility with Butch Phleps
Most people accept pain and limited mobility as just signs of aging But what if you could turn back the clock by rewiring your brain's approach to movement? In this eye-opening episode, functional massage therapist and "stretch and release" pioneer Butch Phelps reveals why stretching is about more than just muscles — it’s a powerful mental and emotional process. Discover how your brain's fear response sabotages your flexibility, and learn a simple, science-backed technique to reprogram it, whether you're in your 40s or 90s. You'll uncover: - Why pain isn't just...
2026-07-07
16 min
Tender Space
Moving Beyond Pain and Taking Back Your Life with Butch Phelps
Can chronic pain be managed without relying on medication, injections, or surgery?In this episode of Tender Space, Confidence sits down with Butch Phelps, a functional massage therapist, award-winning author, and creator of the Stretch n' Release Technique, to explore a different approach to pain relief and healthy aging.Together, they discuss Butch's remarkable journey from surviving a life-changing accident to helping thousands of people improve their mobility and regain confidence in their bodies. This conversation explores healing, resilience, movement, and why understanding your body may be the key...
2026-07-05
20 min
Unleash Your Inner Athlete
Cancel Your Surgery: The Smarter Way to Fix Chronic Pain.
In this episode, Butch Phelps shares his innovative techniques for improving flexibility, relieving chronic pain, and avoiding surgery through smarter stretching and movement practices. Discover how understanding the mind-body connection and using simple tools like a ball and strap can transform your health.
2026-04-30
51 min
Give Yourself Some Leeway: Burnout Recovery for High Achievers
#182 Butch Phelps: Stretch and Release! The High Achievers' Guide to Real Recovery
In this episode, Eugene Lee and Butch Phelps discuss burnout recovery, offering valuable insights for high achievers. They explore effective stress management techniques and strategies on how to avoid burnout, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and overall mental health. This conversation provides practical steps towards sustained wellness and a balanced life.Explore how understanding your body’s signals, mind, and muscles can dramatically improve health, prevent chronic pain, and extend your active years. Our guest shares his personal journey from weight loss struggles to mastering muscle balance, and offers practical insights for lifelong health.Key Topics:How body si...
2026-03-23
52 min
Live Beyond the Norms
Muscle Pain, Aging, and Flexibility: The Real Reason Your Body Hurts (And How to Fix It Without Surgery) | Butch Phelps
Most people accept chronic pain as an unavoidable part of aging, but that's a lie. In this episode, I sit down with Butch Phelps to challenge the notion that pain is inevitable as we age. Butch shares his incredible journey from weighing 315 pounds to becoming a leader in muscle repair and aging science. We talk about why traditional stretching fails most people and how the brain controls muscle tension more than we realize. Butch also breaks down the surprising connection between tight muscles and joint replacements, while offering simple so...
2026-02-20
1h 02
Women's Health Unwrapped
#166: Simple daily stretches to support menopause joint pain and long-term health
You’re doing the “right” things. You’re trying to exercise. You know strength matters in midlife. And yet your body still feels stiff, achy, or fragile.If you’ve ever been told “this is just ageing” or felt your world shrink because pain made everyday life harder, this episode is for you.In this conversation, I’m joined by Butch Phelps, author of Stretching Release and creator of The Muscle Repair Shop, to explore a different way of thinking about mobility in midlife. Not stretching as another task you should be do...
2026-01-13
58 min
The Bookshop at the End of the Internet
Bookshop Interview with Author Butch Phelps, Episode #255
Author Butch Phelps discusses his new book Stretch n' Release: The Missing Piece to a More Pain-Free Life. Butch knows what pain feels like firsthand. At age 18, a car crash left him with a broken arm and a broken pelvis. By age 40, he was in such terrible shape and his back pain so severe that he had to roll out of bed in the morning onto his knees and crawl out of his car, using the door handles to pull himself upright. Butch began to study muscle therapy, eventually becoming a licensed therapist and certified health coach, and developed...
2025-11-19
35 min
Shine In & Out: Where Science Meets Soul
How to Reprogram Pain: The Brain–Body Reset You’ve Never Tried
Episode SummaryIf you’ve stretched, massaged, and medicated only to have the pain return, this conversation reframes everything. Butch Phelps explains why the brain—not the muscle—is the real throttle on tension, and how brief, repeatable stretches plus gentle pressure and breath can teach the nervous system to feel safe enough to release. We talk shoes, fascia and emotion, why static “hold forever” stretching backfires, and how to build reciprocal trust between mind and body so movement becomes freedom again.Key Takeaways“You’re not fighting your body; you’re negotiating with...
2025-11-07
1h 02
The FAKTR Podcast
#114 - Unlocking Flexibility: How Breath, Brain, and Emotions Shape Effective Stretching with Butch Phelps, LMT, Part 2
Unlocking Flexibility, Pt 2.: Practical Techniques for Calves, Hamstrings and Beyond with Butch Phelps, LMTDid you know that 99% of golfers with back pain who worked with today’s guest found the real problem wasn’t in their spine at all—but in their calves and hamstrings?It’s insights like this that reveal why lasting change requires a completely different approach to stretching.In Part 2 of our conversation, we continue our conversation with Butch Phelps, LMT, creator of the Stretch and Release Technique and auth...
2025-10-10
31 min
The FAKTR Podcast
#113-Unlocking Flexibility: How Breath, Brain, and Emotions Shape Effective Stretching with Butch Phelps, LMT, Part 1
Unlocking Flexibility: How Breath, Brain, and Emotions Shape Effective Stretching with Butch Phelps, LMTWhat if the biggest barrier to flexibility isn’t your muscles — but your brain?Research shows that traditional static stretching can actually trigger your nervous system to tighten, making it harder—not easier—to release tension.In this first installment of our two-part series, we sit down with Butch Phelps, LMT, creator of the Stretch and Release Technique and author of the award-winning book Stretch and Release. With mor...
2025-09-26
28 min
Beyond The Blog
Walking the New Civic Path Together: Lessons from the book circle
In this episode of Beyond the Blog, Sarasota local and Muscle Repair Shop owner Butch Phelps shares his experience participating in a New Civic Path book circle. Butch reflects on the power of authenticity, the importance of starting local, and how everyday neighbors are quietly making a big impact in our communities.Discover why these book circles create safe spaces for honest conversations, build trust across differences, and inspire action that strengthens civic life. As Butch puts it: “Just do it. You won’t regret it.”Timestamps 01:16 - Joining a Book Circle ...
2025-09-04
20 min
Unlearn The Crap & Level Up Your Soul is Calling
The Truth About Fascia, Pain & Aging (And Why Doctors Don't Know This)
In this episode of Unlearn the Crap & Level UP: Your Soul is Calling, Kathy Baldwin welcomes Butch Phelps, founder of The Mind-Body Therapy Institute, to break down the myths around pain, aging, and the way our bodies truly heal. Together, they dive into: The "crap" Butch had to unlearn as a practitioner about pain and the nervous system Why fascia and the brain hold the key to physical freedom How cultural myths about aging and stiffness keep people stuck in pain Simple steps anyone can take to improve movement...
2025-08-21
1h 01
Unveiling the Beast
159 Your Muscles Are Listening: How Pain, Emotion, and Movement Are Connected
What up, Beasts. Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I sat down with Butch Phelps, a brilliant muscle nerd who blew my mind with how much our pain, posture, and even our emotions are connected. He explained how muscle tension isn’t just physical; it’s emotional. Stress, anxiety, and anger? They literally twist your muscles like rubber bands. And get this: the spot where you feel pain often isn’t where it’s actually coming from. Butch broke down why our bodies hold tension, how that tension becomes chronic, and why pain is often a signal, not a se...
2025-08-06
38 min
Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast
From 9-to-5 Burnout to Wellness-Driven Entrepreneurship with Butch Phelps
Ever feel like your body is holding your business hostage? You hustle to build an online empire—but chronic pain, burnout, or a stiff back keeps sabotaging your flow. Time to break free.On this energizing episode of Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur Podcast, your host Phil Better (aka The Podcast Mogul) brings in Butch Phelps—author, public speaker, and inventor of the Stretch & Release technique that’s transforming the health of digital entrepreneurs, recovering desk sitters, and athletes everywhere.Butch went from crawling out of his car in agony to shedding 135 pounds and unlock...
2025-07-21
36 min
Call IT In with Dar
Lies You’ve Been Told About Pain with Butch Phelps
This week’s episode is about the Three Lies That You’ve Been Told About Pain with Butch Phelps…Butch, a former corporate executive who lost 105 pounds and after developing severe low back pain, transitioned to massage therapy and neuromuscular sports massage. He discovered the Active Isolated Stretching technique and worked with neurosurgeons to understand the brain's role in muscle pain. Butch developed the Stretch and Release technique, which involves brief, repeated stretches to train the brain to release muscle tension. He has helped many with conditions like fibromyalgia and plantar fasciitis, and has published a book and cr...
2025-07-09
28 min
The Steve Setka Show
19. John 8:32: “Stretch Less: Heal More. The Pain-Free Truth w/ Butch Phelps
In this episode of the Steve Setka Show, Butch Phelps shares his journey from a corporate career to becoming a muscle repair expert. He discusses the development of his unique stretch and release technique, the importance of understanding the body's mechanics, and how he built a successful business from his passion for health and wellness. Butch also reflects on the challenges he faced, the role of faith in his life, and the significance of serving others. The conversation emphasizes the connection between health, purpose, and personal growth, encouraging listeners to embrace their own journeys toward healing and fulfillment.
2025-07-08
30 min
The Steve Setka Show
19. John 8:32: “Stretch Less: Heal More. The Pain-Free Truth w/ Butch Phelps
In this episode of the Steve Setka Show, Butch Phelps shares his journey from a corporate career to becoming a muscle repair expert. He discusses the development of his unique stretch and release technique, the importance of understanding the body's mechanics, and how he built a successful business from his passion for health and wellness. Butch also reflects on the challenges he faced, the role of faith in his life, and the significance of serving others. The conversation emphasizes the connection between health, purpose, and personal growth, encouraging listeners to embrace their own journeys toward healing and fulfillment.@themusclerepairshop...
2025-07-08
30 min
1% BTTR - The Daily Improvement Podcast
#027 - Reversing Aging & Living Pain-Free with Butch Phelps
Founder of Muscle Repair Shop, Author, and the Pain-Free 65-Year-Old Who’s Stronger Than EverIn this powerhouse episode of the 1% Bttr Podcast, Chuck sits down with Butch Phelps—founder of Muscle Repair Shop, author of Stretching and Release, and the man who dropped over 100 pounds, eliminated chronic pain, and now helps thousands stay strong, flexible, and mobile at any age.Butch shares his incredible journey—from corporate America at 315 pounds, to discovering the science of muscle health, stretching, and mindset that reversed his own back pain and transformed his li...
2025-06-16
53 min
Homespun: Create the Life You Crave
068 | The Why Behind Self Care with Stretch 'n Release Creator Butch Phelps
I, personally, dislike the term self care - I feel it is often just one more things added to the to do list. In this episode Butch Phelps walks us through how he went from overweight and divorced to married to his best friend, in great shape and feeling better than ever. He really took the time to cultivate a life of his dreams.Butch really likes to show everyone that to really take care of ourselves, to do anything really, we need to first truly know WHY we are doing it and then the doing becomes...
2025-05-12
46 min
62WhoKnew - The Podcast
Muscle Repair Shop: How Butch Phelps Helps Beat Chronic Pain at Any Age
Butch Phelps, founder of Muscle Repair Shop and creator of the Stretch & Release technique, joins Mike Banner to share why chronic pain isn’t just a symptom of aging—and what you can do about it. From plantar fasciitis to lower back pain, Butch explains how neuromuscular therapy and daily stretching can help anyone reclaim a pain-free life.🔹 Learn more at 62WhoKnew.com🔹 Connect with our panelists:📌 Butch Phelps – https://musclerepairshop.com/Butch's Book:Stretch n' Release: The Missing Piece to a More Pain-Free Life
2025-05-12
49 min
The You World Order Showcase Podcast
The Power of Stretch & Release: Unlocking Pain-Free Movement with Butch Phelps
Is pain really just a part of aging? Or is there a way to move freely and stay pain-free for life?In this fascinating episode of the You World Order Showcase Podcast, Butch Phelps, founder of The Muscle Repair Shop and creator of the Stretch & Release Technique, reveals how our brain, emotions, and movement patterns shape our physical health more than we realize.🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:✅ Why traditional stretching doesn’t work—and what to do instead✅ How your brain controls pain and muscle tightness (and how to retrain it)✅ T...
2025-04-25
29 min
The Lead Machine Growth Show with Paul Guyon
The Muscle Nerd’s Guide to Working Without Chronic Pain: What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You
Butch Phelps shows you how to design your dream life by eliminating chronic pain at the source using simple, science-based movement strategies.
2025-04-16
51 min
The Lead Machine Growth Show with Paul Guyon
The Muscle Nerd’s Guide to Working Without Chronic Pain: What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You
In this powerful episode, Butch Phelps explains why so many business owners suffer from chronic pain and why traditional treatments often only offer temporary relief. He introduces his Stretch n’ Release Technique—a mindful, daily movement practice that helps reduce pain, boost creativity, and improve productivity. You’ll discover practical tips for integrating these techniques into your daily routine, no matter how busy you are. Tune In Now and … Learn why chronic pain is not an inevitable part of aging Discover the emotional and mindset links between stress and physical tension Understand how to relieve back, neck, and...
2025-04-16
51 min
Profit Your Knowledge
How to Stop Your Low Back & Neck Pain at Home w/ Butch Phelps
Butch Phelps is a self-proclaimed muscle nerd with an insatiable curiosity for how the human body works, especially when it comes to muscles. But he’s not just a bookworm in a lab coat—Butch is a hands-on, life-tested expert who’s been through it all. He's an author, public speaker, and licensed massage therapist with a bachelor's degree in Aging Sciences. Butch’s passion for muscles and movement has driven him to become one of the most insightful voices in the world of pain relief. Butch's Website: Muscular, Chronic Pain Massage Therapist & Therapy Center, Functional Muscle Strain Treatment Clinic S...
2025-04-03
31 min
The Productivity Sweet Spot
The Body-Mind Connection: How Movement Makes You More Productive
Most people think of productivity as a mental game, but what if your body plays just as big a role? Chronic tension, stress, and poor movement habits can drain your energy, making it harder to focus, stay efficient, and perform at your best.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Butch Phelps, a muscle expert with over 20 years of experience studying how movement affects physical health, mental clarity, and overall productivity.We’re diving into why energy management is just as important as time management and how simple relaxation techniques can help reduce...
2025-04-03
25 min
The Productivity Sweet Spot
The Body-Mind Connection: How Movement Makes You More Productive
Most people think of productivity as a mental game, but what if your body plays just as big a role? Chronic tension, stress, and poor movement habits can drain your energy, making it harder to focus, stay efficient, and perform at your best.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Butch Phelps, a muscle expert with over 20 years of experience studying how movement affects physical health, mental clarity, and overall productivity.We’re diving into why energy management is just as important as time management and how simple relaxation techniques can help reduce...
2025-04-03
25 min
CreateGrowProfit: Coaching Stories
076: How to Get Brand Awareness as a Health Coach w/ Butch Phelps
How to sell your coaching package, methodology, system, or tool when nobody knows about it, yet?In this episode, I talk with Butch Phelps from the Muscle Repair Shop about how he built his business by focusing on educating his audience. We discuss his strategies for branding his method, building trust, and attracting clients. This includes how he effectively communicates the value of his services. We focus on the business side of healthcare and coaching. Butch explains his strategy for creating brand awareness and generating demand. 👉 Video Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@c...
2025-03-29
31 min
Full of Words
108. The Power of Words in Muscle Therapy with Butch Phelps of The Muscle Repair Shop
In this episode of Full of Words, CJ and Sue are joined by Butch Phelps, founder of The Muscle Repair Shop, to discuss the unexpected connection between muscle health, brain function, and the language we use. Butch explains how tension and pain are often driven by mental stress, why stretching should be approached differently, and how simple shifts in awareness can lead to lasting relief.He shares insights into why traditional deep tissue massages may not be the long-term solution, how daily habits impact muscle function, and why the way we talk to ourselves matters as much...
2025-03-13
31 min
ZIP MOUTH
Butch Phelps, author of Stretch n’ Release,
Hi, I’m Butch Phelps, author of Stretch n’ Release, public speaker, and creator of the Stretch n’ Release Technique—a groundbreaking method to eliminate chronic pain and help people move freely, no matter their age. My technique isn’t just about doing a few stretches, but understanding how the mind affects our pain too.
2025-02-21
35 min
Legacy Builders Unleashed Podcast
The Hidden Causes of Injuries—And How to Eliminate Them for Good
In this episode of Legacy Builders Unleashed, we dive deep into the real reasons behind workplace injuries with Butch Phelps, founder of The Muscle Repair Shop. Butch doesn’t just focus on treatment—he uncovers why employees get hurt in the first place and how companies can prevent injuries before they happen.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ The biggest misconception about workplace injuries (and why traditional fixes don’t work)✅ How Butch helped a logistics worker eliminate back pain in just one week—after years of ineffective treatment✅ The surprising c...
2025-02-11
42 min
The Light Inside
Rewiring Pain Perception: Emotional and Somatic Strategies for Relief
In this episode of The Light Inside, host Jeffrey Biesecker delves into the complex relationship between chronic pain and emotional regulation with guest Butch Phelps. They discuss how subconscious and unconscious behavioral patterns, such as avoidance and emotional suppression, can reinforce pain cycles and affect the nervous system. The conversation highlights the concept of neural imprinting and its role in intensifying stress responses related to pain perception.Listeners will gain insights into strategies for breaking these ingrained cycles through somatic and psychological awareness, fostering resilience in the face of chronic pain. Tune in to explore these vital...
2025-01-31
41 min
Back to Me – Midlife Wellness, Mindset and Self-Care for Women
E#211 Growing Older Without Pain
Are you convinced that getting creaky and sore all the time is just a normal part of aging? Well, I definitely don't believe it and now I've found someone who agrees with me! Butch Phelps is taking an entirely new perspective on chronic pain that impacts so many of us, whether at work, in life, or during the activities we love. The reality is that none of us escape life without some kind of injury or chronic ache. What’s fascinating is how quickly people can alleviate these issues when they understand the connection between th...
2025-01-20
37 min
Enjoying Life OTR
#65 End Chronic Pain on the Road with Butch Phelps
Butch Phelps Shares Life-Changing Solutions for OTR DriversLong hours behind the wheel don’t have to mean chronic pain and stiffness. Butch Phelps, a licensed neuromuscular massage therapist and former trucker, understands the toll driving takes on your body—and he’s here with simple, practical solutions that fit into your day.In this episode, you’ll discover:How to stop pain before it starts with quick stretches that can be done in minutes—even at a stoplight.Why small adjustments in posture, grip, and footwear can make a big differe...
2025-01-15
50 min
Champion Mindset Collective
Cracking the Code of Chronic Back Pain with Butch Phelps
Join us for a life-changing conversation with Butch Phelps, founder of the Muscle Repair Shop and creator of the stretch and release technique. In this episode, Butch reveals how he overcame debilitating back pain and lost over 100 pounds by addressing the root causes of pain and fostering a deep connection between the mind and body.Key Episode Highlights & Takeaways:✅ Butch's Transformative Journey✅ Stretch & Release Technique✅ Mind-Body Connection✅ Debunking Misconceptions About Aging and Pain✅ Small Steps to Big Relief🔥 As we explore:💡
2024-12-29
1h 10
The Age of Possibility
EP19: The Secret To Unlocking A Pain Free Life
In this enlightening conversation, Elaine Enis and Butch Phelps explore the intricate relationship between chronic pain, muscle health, and the brain. Butch shares his personal journey from suffering chronic back pain to becoming a muscle therapist, emphasizing the importance of understanding how the brain controls muscle function. They discuss effective techniques for alleviating pain, the significance of nutrition in maintaining muscle health, and the benefits of remote coaching. The episode serves as a source of empowerment for listeners, particularly women over 65, encouraging them to embrace their health and well-being. takeaways Chronic pain can often be alleviated through understanding muscle and b...
2024-12-18
30 min
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
185 Butch Phelps: Pain Relief through Stretch N' Release
In EPISODE 185 of GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER Dr. Gillian Lockitch talks with Butch Phelps, creator of the Stretch and Release technique. Phelps, a licensed massage therapist with a Bachelor of Science in Aging Sciences, discusses his approach to alleviating chronic pain through targeted stretching and the role of the brain in muscle tension. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on specific muscles and using proper breathing techniques. Phelps shares success stories, including that of a 72-year-old cyclist who recovered rapidly from a post-accident hip replacement, using his methods. He offers over 150 free YouTube videos to help people manage their...
2024-12-02
41 min
Billified: The Bill Moran Podcast
Patches, Pasties and Pressure
Bill kicks things off by welcoming Danny, who's celebrating his birthday and Butch from Bikers Against Child Abuse joins the conversation to shed light on their important work and upcoming Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser. Comedian Doug Phelps confesses he had no idea Moses had a stutter until his Dad told him and he had to turn to Facebook to be convinced! As Doug gears up for a comedy show, Bill introduces a hilarious new game called "Will a Stripper Know?" – with Doug's expertise as a former strip club DJ, you know it's going to be a riot.But just as the ga...
2024-04-03
1h 34
The MOVEMENT Movement
Episode 134: Fix Your Calves, Fix Your Feet
Fix Your Calves, Fix Your Feet – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 134 with Butch Phelps Butch Phelps is founder of The Muscle Repair Shop and the Stretch n Release Technique. His mission is to help you regain the freedom of movement you once had and age more pain-free. He created the "Stretch n' Release Technique" after 15 years of studying Aging Sciences, Neuromuscular Massage, Active Isolated Stretching, and how the brain affects our ability to release our muscles. This was out of necessity to solve his own pain, more than just pure education. Butch...
2022-07-13
49 min
Playing On Air: Short Audio Plays
The MAN IN RED by Arian Moayed
In this holiday dazzler written, directed and produced by Arian Moayed, Santa keeps a closer eye on the naughty and nice lists than we think, especially during "unprecedented times." But maybe Mrs. Claus, the hardworking team at the North Pole, and one melancholy little girl might keep the man in the red suit from singing the blues. THE MAN IN RED, our first musical, features music by Butch Phelps and performances by Brian Cox, Jayne Houdyshell, Phylicia Rashad, Brandon Dirden, Javier Muñoz, Lily Santiago, Cecilia Suárez, Sue Jean Kim, Brendan Donaldson, Rodney Gardiner, and Lauren Sha...
2021-12-19
52 min
Retirement Tips Radio
Retirement Tips Radio: Butch Phelps with The Muscle Repair Shop
Helping people stop their chronic pains, discomfort, and stiffness is the focus of The Muscle Repair Shop. Butch Phelps is a muscle therapist that has spent 15 years studying how the human body ages, physically and mentally. Butch focuses on the mechanics of the muscles and their interactions with the bones and nerves. He has a […] The post Retirement Tips Radio: Butch Phelps with The Muscle Repair Shop appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
2020-08-13
00 min
Retirement Tips Radio
Retirement Tips Radio: Butch Phelps with The Muscle Repair Shop
Helping people stop their chronic pains, discomfort, and stiffness is the focus of The Muscle Repair Shop. Butch Phelps is a muscle therapist that has spent 15 years studying how the human body ages, physically and mentally. Butch focuses on the mechanics of the muscles and their interactions with the bones and nerves. He has a [...]
2020-08-13
19 min
Yisroel Arye
Session 12 - Butch Phelps - Heavy Lift
Butch Phelps is a songwriter, vocalist, guitar player, music teacher and music lover who lives in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Soaking up a variety of musical influences as a kid, Butch began playing guitar and writing songs at an early age. Having lived in most regions of the USA at one time or another, his appreciation for writers and performers reached new heights in Portland, Oregon. Upon arriving in NYC he became immersed in the thriving music of the East Village while cofounding the band The New Heathens. In addition to his solo work, Butch has created bands The...
2019-02-26
1h 03
Yisroel Arye
Session 12 - Butch Phelps - Heavy Lift
iTunes | GooglePlay | Stitcher | SoundCloud | TuneInButch Phelps is a songwriter, vocalist, guitar player, music teacher and music lover who lives in Hell's Kitchen, New York City. Soaking up a variety of musical influences as a kid, Butch began playing guitar and writing songs at an early age.Having lived in most regions of the USA at one time or another, his appreciation for writers and performers reached new heights in Portland, Oregon. Upon arriving in NYC he became immersed in the thriving music of the East Village while cofounding the band The New Heathens. In...
2019-02-25
00 min
The Rich Outdoors
EP 298: Wapiti Wednesday with Butch Bickler
Wapiti Wednesday is brought to you by Phelps Game Calls. Phelps game calls are the best diaphragms out there. Even if you have tried to use diaphragm calls in the past but couldn’t, give Phelps AMP frame calls a try they are hands down the easiest calls to learn on ulcer, andsulina glargine Is an analogue […]
2018-10-31
1h 35
Monsters in the Morning
Russ hates on Michael Phelps.
08.10.2016 Angel dad moment. Russ hates on Michael Phelps winning. Russ helps his sister and moms has an accident. RRR - Band that started the music video. Dr. Butch in studio. Jimmy sees Stand By Me. Dolphin takes iPad. Rowdy Gains calls from Rio Olympic
2016-08-12
2h 40
Raven and Blues
Raven and Blues 6 Oct 2012
Night Work The Nighthawks Damn Good Time Fine Furred Momma Cory Lueck It Ain't Easy Piece Of The Sky Joanne Shaw Taylor Almost Always Never Blues Get Off My Shoulder Robert Cray Nothin But Love Worthy Of Love Jo Harman EP How Long Blues Pat Donahue & Butch Thompson Vicksburg Blues Livin' The Blues The Blues Broads The Blues Broads I've Been Converted Kelly Joe Phelps Brother Sinner & The Whale Times Like These PJ O'Brien Jefferson Blues Jump The Moon Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King Close To The Bone Poor Boy Tim Aves & Wolfpack The Burnham Wolfpack Sessions Reclaim Your Land ...
2012-10-05
59 min
Raven and Blues
Raven and Blues 6 Oct 2012
Night Work The Nighthawks Damn Good Time Fine Furred Momma Cory Lueck It Ain't Easy Piece Of The Sky Joanne Shaw Taylor Almost Always Never Blues Get Off My Shoulder Robert Cray Nothin But Love Worthy Of Love Jo Harman EP How Long Blues Pat Donahue & Butch Thompson Vicksburg Blues Livin' The Blues The Blues Broads The Blues Broads I've Been Converted Kelly Joe Phelps Brother Sinner & The Whale Times Like These PJ O'Brien Jefferson Blues Jump The Moon Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King Close To The Bone Poor Boy Tim Aves & Wolfpack The Burnham Wolfpack Sessions Reclaim Your Land ...
2012-10-05
59 min
Nothing But The Blues
Nothing But The Blues #203
Leo Hull (The Hustle); Howlin' Wolf (Spoonful); Sonny Boy Williamson II (Like Wolf); Kelly Joe Phelps (I'd Be A Rich Man); Rory Block (I Belong To The Band); Jo Ann Kelly (You Got To Move); Blue On Black (Robert Johnson's Door); Johnny Winter (Kind Hearted Woman); Joe Bonamassa (Stones In My Passway); Watermelon Slim (Red, White And Blues); Tubie & The Touchtones (South Main St.); Butch Thompson & Pat Donohue (Vicksburg Blues); Bukka White (Po' Boy); Furry Lewis (Shake 'Em On Down); Eric Bibb (Guru Man Blues); Dave Fields (Keep It Up).
2012-08-04
1h 00
Raven and Blues
Raven and Blues 28 July 2012
Something's Got A Hold On Me Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa Don't Explain Spit Me Outta The Whale Kelly Joe Phelps Brother Sinner & The Whale Through The Night Jo Harman Live In Brighton Don't Mess With Me Maggie Ross Don't Mess With Me I'm Gonna Jump & Shout Paul Rishell Talking Guitar R R Boogie Debbie Davies After The Fall Get Out Of Jail Free Card Ray Bailey Cruisin' For A Bruisin' Despiration Perspiration Rick Estrin & The Nightcats One Wrong Turn Walkin' The Floor Mike Bloomfield Wee Wee Hours Busted Shar Baby Sharbaby's 11 O'Clock Blues Kansas City Man Blues Pat Donahue & Butch...
2012-07-27
1h 00
Raven and Blues
Raven and Blues 28 July 2012
Something's Got A Hold On Me Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa Don't Explain Spit Me Outta The Whale Kelly Joe Phelps Brother Sinner & The Whale Through The Night Jo Harman Live In Brighton Don't Mess With Me Maggie Ross Don't Mess With Me I'm Gonna Jump & Shout Paul Rishell Talking Guitar R R Boogie Debbie Davies After The Fall Get Out Of Jail Free Card Ray Bailey Cruisin' For A Bruisin' Despiration Perspiration Rick Estrin & The Nightcats One Wrong Turn Walkin' The Floor Mike Bloomfield Wee Wee Hours Busted Shar Baby Sharbaby's 11 O'Clock Blues Kansas City Man Blues Pat Donahue & Butch...
2012-07-27
1h 00