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Learn VideographyS4 [EP 14]: The Power of Discipline with Matt Giesow | Learn VideographyMatt, joins us to share his inspiring journey of overcoming adversity, transforming his health, and building a thriving business with Vast Media. Matt dives into the importance of discipline, embracing challenges, creating a positive work culture, and using storytelling to grow your brand. Packed with actionable insights, this episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs and creatives looking to unlock their full potential. 🎧 Meet the Guest: Matt Giesow Follow Matt’s journey and learn more about Vast Media on Instagram! 🎙️ About Your Hosts: Kyle Loftu...2025-01-151h 04

The WLD ShowMatt Wang: Pushing beyond mental and physical limits to run 200+ mile ultramarathons | #108Today our guest is our friend Matt Wang. Matt has run 3 Boston marathons, the Wasatch 100 miler, the Moab 240 miler. And he just completed the Bigfoot 200 miler in Washington state. Matt is currently chasing the triple crown of ultra running. With the last race being the Tahoe 200. This unique series was created to highlight the most scenic and non-repetitive 200 miler’s in the USA. They are all located in world-class outdoor destinations: the Cascade Mountains in Washington, Lake Tahoe in California, and Moab, Utah.When Matt is not training, he’s an investment, business and market analyst who has...2023-09-1251 min

Upright HealthStop Being Ignorant to This Basic TruthDon't be blind to this simple truth about your body. If you remain clouded with ignorance, you'll be hurting, frustrated, and helpless. Once you understand this key idea, you'll be able to help relieve yourself of back pain, hip pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain. "Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know." Pema Chödrön On YouTube: https://youtu.be/UdTT1OR9ix4 HELPFUL LINKSTop 5 Shoulder Impingement Exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-oHVOrZEWwHip Pain Sleeping on Side: https://www.yout...2023-08-1107 min

Upright HealthYour Pain Is All In Your Head (?)Physician John Sarno wrote a book called "Healing Back Pain" that introduced the idea of tension myositis. Does this theory of chronic pain make sense? What about when doctors tell you that your pain is all in your head? Do you need to heal your emotions before you can heal your back pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, etc.? HELPFUL LINKSHip Impingement: Therapy vs Surgery - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gtikRw6VQsHistory of Shoulder Impingement (Bogus Surgery): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlwrrmCeojk Hip Impingement Scam: https://www...2023-07-3117 min

Upright HealthHelp Your Headaches, Your Butt, and Your FeetWhat to do about tension headaches? Is swimming good exercise? Can't feel one side of your glutes (gluteal amnesia)? Barefoot shoes for small feet? A big day of questions! Splay (affiliate link): https://splayshoes.com/?ref=3ismzdrjvjxrVivobarefoot(affiliate link): https://bit.ly/uprightvivo Kids barefoot shoes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_Po2sQwyyIGlute Exercise video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMEqPeiUyfQ SUPPORT THE MISSION AND YOURSELF👉Rebuild Your Body At Home with a DIY Program: https://uprighthealth.com/diy 💪Donate: https://www.uprighthealth.com/donate❤️B...2023-07-2514 min

Upright HealthGet More Flexible with Pills / Pain Killers?Can get more flexible with pills? Does taking painkillers help you get more mobile? Are painkillers a good way to prevent joint pain during athletic activities? Find out the pros and cons of taking painkillers and how this strategy can backfire for chronic pain. HELPFUL LINKS Video: https://youtu.be/vOq2AzMJckMHow to stretch properly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhAdwWv5hwsStretching Before a Workout? https://youtu.be/zFmWiHOeZC8Key to a Better Stretch: https://youtu.be/55Gb4IBHL8Y🔖Strengthen Your Mind: https://www.uprighthealth.com/help 2023-07-0809 min

Upright HealthThe Dumbest Thing A Doctor Ever Said (About Neck Pain)You will choke when you hear what this doctor said about neck pain. HELPFUL LINKSRelieve Neck and Shoulder Tension: https://youtu.be/HxxNIK0hTtwWeak Neck Muscle Test: https://youtu.be/6VWbAnJ7J6c 🔖Strengthen Your Mind: https://www.uprighthealth.com/help👉Fix Your Hunchback with the Hunchback Fix Program: https://www.uprighthealth.com/hunchback SUPPORT THE MISSION AND YOURSELF👉Rebuild Your Body At Home with a DIY Program: https://uprighthealth.com/diy 💪Donate: https://www.uprighthealth.com/donate❤️Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/uprighthealth👉Sign Up for the New...2023-07-0611 min

Upright HealthIf You Do This, You'll Cripple YourselfThis is something we all do, but you have to stop if you want to feel good and pain-free! YouTube Video of This Episode: https://youtu.be/4YSoK25dv2c Helpful linksTop 2 Stretches For Cyclists - 2 Stretches And One Hip Strength Drill For Bikers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRpcRaJ_wtUStudy on Dysplasia, FAI, and Hip Arthritis: https://journals.lww.com/clinorthop/Fulltext/2016/02000/The_2015_Frank_Stinchfield_Award__Radiographic.13.aspx The Radiohead Public Library: https://radiohead.com/library/ Buy Your Way Out Fallacy Part 1 https://www.uprighthealth.com/po...2023-06-2415 min

Behind the BeatsMatt Hsu's Obscure OrchestraEmma Benack speaks with Matt Hsu, a Taiwanese Australian composer who is the creator of Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra. Matt works with a wide variety of instruments and natural sounds to create music that helps represent his cross-cultural upbringing. Matt has created compositions alongside people of all different identities, according to their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, and more. The orchestra's music celebrates cultural differences and Matt also uses his music projects to advocate for marginal communities. To learn more about Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra, you can visit these sites: https://obscureorchestra.com/2023-05-2300 min

Streets of Your TownMatt Hsu on making his own kind of music with the Obscure OrchestraThis week we bring you the wonderfully eclectic Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra.From a shy kid on the fringes to years later bringing together an eclectic group of musicians in an orchestra bearing his name, Matt Hsu has found the power of music and passed that joy onto dozens of others. Get full access to Streets of Your Town: The Journo Project at soyt.substack.com/subscribe 2023-05-0414 min

Streets of Your TownMatt Hsu and his Obscure OrchestraFrom a shy kid on the fringes to years later bringing together an eclectic group of musicians in an orchestra bearing his name, Matt Hsu has found the power of music and passed that joy onto dozens of others. The Matt Hsu Obscure Orchestra has quickly established a following as one of Australia’s most respected ensembles, bringing together a diverse band of BIPOC, First Nations, disabled, non-binary queer and trans artists at the intersection of art and activism. Streets of Your Town takes you behind the scenes to one of the orchestra’s recent music...2023-05-0314 min

Upright HealthCan Tall Men Be Flexible?Can tall men be flexible? Learn what this tall guy learned about being stiff and inflexible. He'll explain exactly how he got more flexible over time. HELPFUL LINKS Watch Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dx7dx2vL8u4 👉Mitch's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@artofopening🎥How to Touch Your Toes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfKNSz5BBcBGu6yjlYanU0fnGjc3bsn8o🔖Strengthen Your Mind: https://www.uprighthealth.com/helpSUPPORT THE MISSION AND YOURSELF👉Rebuild Your Body At Home with a DIY Program: https://uprighthealth.com/diy 💪Do...2023-04-2934 min

Upright HealthAre Orthopedic Surgeons Bad People?Are orthopedic surgeons evil? Are surgeons bad people? Let's talk about the truth about orthopedic surgeons. UPDATE: A few days after the recording of this episode my father suffered a fatal stroke. HELPFUL LINKS🎥 Why hip fractures in the elderly are often a death sentence: https://theconversation.com/why-hip-fractures-in-the-elderly-are-often-a-death-sentence-95784🔖Strengthen Your Mind: https://www.uprighthealth.com/helpSUPPORT THE MISSION AND YOURSELF👉Rebuild Your Body At Home with a DIY Program: https://uprighthealth.com/diy 💪Donate: https://www.uprighthealth.com/donate👉Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://uprighthealth.com/newsletter 2023-04-2612 min

Upright HealthRespect, Excuses, and RealityLet's talk about the truth about your joint pain and how you're going to beat it. HELPFUL LINKS 🎥Resilience by Eric Greitens (amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4186WOp || Non affiliate link: https://a.co/d/eMysBff 🎥Asian Squat Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfKNSz5BBcBFj4s3JY-ykZZS5bZ4tP0MG 🎯Asian Squat Course: https://www.uprighthealth.com/asian-squat 🔖Strengthen Your Mind: https://www.uprighthealth.com/help 🎯Leave a testimonial: https://testimonial.to/upright-health 2023-04-1112 min

Upright HealthSurgery vs. Placebo - Who Wins?What is a placebo surgery? What happens when you compare orthopedic surgeries to placebos? Learn about vertebroplasty, knee arthroscopy, shoulder impingement, and hip impingement in today's podcast. Hippocrasy by Buchbinder and Harris (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3M70ZNq Non amazon-affiliate link: https://www.amazon.com/Hippocrasy-doctors-betraying-their-oath/dp/1742237355 More resources: https://uprighthealth.com/help https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/avoid-orthopedic-surgery-joint-pain Support this channel: https://uprighthealth.com/donate 2023-04-0121 min

Upright HealthI Give Up! The Joint Pain is Too MuchPeak frustration. It doesn't seem like anything I do is working. Is it time to just give up and quit? Learn strategies to handle frustration and the desire to give up. Learn how to prevent frustration, cultivate patience, and stay motivated with corrective exercise to fix joint pain. HELPFUL LINKS🎥This is Mind Control: https://youtu.be/_CQRH2_lR80🔖Facing Pain Flare-Upshttps://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/fi...🔖Strengthen Your Mind: https://www.uprighthealth.com/help👉Want to improve your hip mobility? Check out the Healthy Hips program! https://uprighthealth.com/healthy-hips👉Been tol...2023-02-0420 min

Upright HealthThis Is Perverse Mind Control (Knee Pain +Joint Pain)Today we're talking about the perverse way conversations about joint pain get slanted to favor surgery and medical intervention. This subtle slanting of perspective leads you to think muscles are somehow irrelevant to common aches and pains. Previous video on knee pain: https://youtu.be/-eRbFUFRzyY Read up on arthritis and the orthopedic industry here: https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/av...Be sure to read more articles here: uprighthealth.com/help Find a PRACTICAL Home Program for YOUR BODY: https://uprighthealth.com/diy ⚡️Become a member! https://www.youtube.com/chan...2023-01-2521 min

Upright HealthHow to Fix Pain (Like a Killer Whale)What lessons about chronic pain can we learn from an orca? What can we learn from flaccid fins in killer whales in captivity? Find out how killer whales can better shape our perspectives on fixing chronic pain. Move Your DNA by Katy Bowman Free Willy 2022-12-2426 min

Mixtaping IdentityEpisode 030 - Matt HsuEpisode 30 of Mixtaping Identity with musician and composer Matt Hsu.In this episode, Shane and Matt discuss embracing your identity, underwater octopus music, and start an Australian city feud.We also have a quick chat about Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra's new single Eat The World. Check it out here.Playlist Support for Matt: https://obscureorchestra.com/ Support this show: linktr.ee/MixtapingIdentity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-211h 13

Upright HealthBuy Your Way Out - Part 2In this episode, we dive deeper into the Buy Your Way Out Fallacy to see how it relates to orthopedic diagnoses and treatments like FAI (hip impingement) and back pain. RESOURCES Upright Health articles BMJ Opinion: The illusion of evidence based medicine 2022-05-2508 min

Upright HealthThe Buy Your Way Out FallacyLet's look at one of the most ubiquitous fallacies floating around the medical and health industries. Save money, get stronger, and reap the rewards when you recognize the game that's being played with so many "expert" health recommendations! Free Resources: https://www.uprighthealth.com/help One example of the Buy Your Way Out Fallacy for Foot Pain: https://creakyjoints.org/living-with-arthritis/coronavirus/daily-living/arthritis-foot-pain-barefoot-covid-19-pandemic/2022-05-1614 min

Asian Bitches Down UnderCreativity and Diversity in Music | Feat. Matt Hsu's Obscure OrchestraIn this episode, we welcome the multi-talent musician Matt Hsu. Obscure Orchestra is the winner of the 2020 and 2022 Queensland Music Awards and leads the industry in creating platforms for creativity and diversity. We chat about what music means to Matt, the importance of cultural identity through music and just simply, enjoying the pleasantness of different music. Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestr Facebook | Asian Bitches Down Under Instagram | Asian Bitches Down Under Buy Me A Coffee | Asian Bitches Down Under BUTTER BUTTER active wear - use code ABDU10 for $10 off ...2022-04-2643 min

Upright HealthWhy I Don't Trust DoctorsIn this episode, I discuss why I don't trust doctors. I share personal anecdotes of being fed medical falsehoods and big-time foul-ups in medical history. www.uprighthealth.com Support this podcast: https://paypal.me/uprighthealth 2022-04-1829 min

Upright HealthWhat is healthy?What is healthy? How do we get ideas about what is healthy for us? In this episode we discuss: Why do we think some things are good for us? Who promotes the idea that certain things are healthy for us? What is our responsibility in determining what's ACTUALLY healthy? How do we work with this physically and mentally? www.uprighthealth.com 2022-04-1112 min

Upright HealthWallow in WeaknessWallow in weakness? Today we discuss: Fibromyalgia and why it makes me mad Medical diagnoses that make no sense and how they trap you in pain Wallowing in weakness and the antidote that will bring pain relief and massive improvement in your life Resources www.uprighthealth.com 2022-04-0410 min

Upright HealthCut Screen Time to Cut Chronic Pain - Limits and Lessons from the TrenchesIn today’s episode we discuss: how screen time contributes to chronic pain how to cut screen time effectively limits that will lead to better sleep compulsive email checking compulsive social media usage how to break free from these compulsions and experience pain relief Resources Article: https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/screens-cause-chronic-pain Freedom app: https://freedom.to/ AppBlock: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.mobilesoft.appblock&gl=US 2022-03-2831 min

Upright HealthBreaking Painful HabitsWe discuss how to identify habits that put us in pain, how to identify them, the most common excuses we come up with when confronted with them, and a simple assignment to get you thinking right and moving right. Inspired by a passage from In Love With the World by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. www.uprighthealth.com for free resources to help you understand and beat chronic pain.2022-03-2113 min

Upright HealthThe Best Sport for Hip Health?Can you naturally build hip strength without going to gym? What is the best sport for developing and maintaining hip strength naturally? Find out how soccer, golf, tennis, and weightlifting stack up! Video version: https://youtu.be/dTGD6GxcClY 2022-02-0908 min

Upright HealthSafe to Fix Hunchback Posture While Pregnant?Is it safe to fix hunchback posture while pregnant? Can you even exercise while pregnant? Understand how women can fix their posture safely while carrying a baby! Video version: https://youtu.be/CTtEU4LCr8M 2022-02-0405 min

Upright HealthWhy am I always in pain?I often used to ask myself, "why am I in pain?" I couldn't figure out why I had chronic pain. In this episode, I discuss the perspective and strategies that helped me get chronic pain relief. HELPFUL LINKS 👉Chronic pain and Functional Training: https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/why-chronic-pain 👉The ATM theory (ALWAYS THINK MUSCLES): https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/chronic-joint-pain-atm-theory 👉Why you DON’T Need Orthopedic Surgery for Joint Pain: https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/avoid-orthopedic-surgery-joint-pain 2021-12-2213 min

Upright HealthHip impingement surgery - hard lessons learned with Troy MaloneWhat would you do if doctors promised you that they could take away all your pain with a simple surgery? You would do it, right? How would you feel if you underwent the surgery, and none of the benefits materialized? What would you do if the post-surgical physical therapy seemed to get you nowhere? In today's interview, we're talking to Troy Malone. He's going to share his entire saga with the dreaded "hip impingement" diagnosis. He's going to explain everything the doctors said, and he's going to share the things he's learned navigating the medical s...2021-12-0258 min

Upright HealthHow to Get Mad at AnythingWant to get angry? Follow this 3 step process, and you can get mad at anything that anyone says or writes. You'll feel more stress, less happiness, and have fewer friends! Of course, if you want to be less angry, be happier, and have more friends, you can reverse-engineer the process laid out in this episode! RELATED VIDEO: 3 Tips to Improve Mental Health 2021-11-2915 min

Upright Health#49 - The Truth About Flexibility with Josh Hash of Strength SideCheck out this in-depth interview with Josh Hash of Strength Side. Learn how to get flexible, why you should travel, and what happens you dedicate all your time to weightlifting vs. bodyweight training... HELPFUL LINKS 👉Strength Side on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/strengthside 👉Crush Chronic Muscle Tension with a free program at https://uprighthealth.com/ UPRIGHT HEALTH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/c/uprighthealth 2021-11-0742 min

Upright Health#48 - Beating hip pain and improving hip mobility without surgery - Peter's StoryInterested in how to increase your hip range of motion? Can you manage hip pain without surgery? Today, I'm interviewing Peter, an attorney, who spent decades at his desk before back and hip pain really started to ruin his life. Peter was told that based on the severity of the damage in his hips and spine, he needed to just wait until things got so bad he needed surgery. Over the past few years, Peter has made gradual but fantastic gains in his functional range of motion and has made great decreases in his own pain levels. And today...2021-09-0856 min

Why Did You Make It?Matt Hsu from Matt Hsu's Obscure OrchestraMatt and I talk about their process for writing albums, their introduction to community centred music through The Mouldy Lovers, and why "classical" composers weren't geniuses. - Access exclusive content via Patreon. - Follow Matt Hsu on Instagram. - Follow Why Did You Make It on Instagram. - Learn more about the host here.2021-08-0233 min

咖啡狂想曲[咖啡狂想曲]澳洲在地系列#22 - 音樂鬼才の尋根之旅 #Matt Hsu's Obscure Orchestra昆士蘭2020世界音樂獎得主(Queensland Music Award - World Music Winner) - Matt Hsu, 也是昔日的電台DJ Peachy! 聊聊在澳洲成為音樂人的心理路程以及身為一個ABC (Australian Born Chinese)如何跟台灣接軌尋根的故事! #凱琳 Cait Lin #春艷 Chunyan #老莫 ILL MO [就當家裡] 完整版: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jdu6pcGu_s [咖啡狂想曲 on PodCast] - 每周五晚間準時更新 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGHX1SU9zZ5xaAZfTSYLZqA Follow/聯繫/訂閱我們官網: https://restudio.com.au/ FB - @caferps IG - caferps 2021-06-0438 min

Age Less / Live MoreImprove Your Posture with Matt HsuImprove Your Posture with Matt Hsu -------------------- Do you have a hunchback? Have high heeled shoes led to shortened hip flexors? Postural imbalances can sneak up on you in a matter of months as your body rearranges itself to new stresses and movement patterns. That’s the bad news. The good news is you can often reverse and correct your posture with self care. My guest on this week’s show will help you get started. Listen & Learn: Why everyone needs to train strength Start small, start slow, start now 2021-06-0343 min

Dose of HumannessMatt Hsu - Changing Your Life Through Self ResponsibilityMatt Hsu of Upright Health joins for a Human Chat about how he ended up doing something he loves and enjoys for a living, fatherhood, and overcoming workaholism. Matt's approach to life is especially interesting because his own personal inquiry and research has lead him to trust himself more than anybody else. In a culture where we're taught to rely on others to give us answers about ourselves, Matt calls bullshit. It is this thinking that really propelled myself to learn more about the world and myself through PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. This approach call for radical self responsibility, and it...2021-02-241h 01

Learn Videography[EP 30] The Future of Video Production with Matt AlonzoIn the last episode of "Learn Videography" season 1, JJ and Kyle interview Matt Alonzo, a music video director in Los Angeles, CA who has directed videos for artists like Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, The Game, and more. Some of the topics include: How to jump-start your video career. How to position yourself for success in the early stages of your career. How to push yourself as a content creator to reach more success. This episode is sponsored by Artlist.io! Our listeners get two months free with Artlist, one of the best r...2020-11-2857 min

Upright Health#47 – Chronic pain. Productive meanings.When you’re stuck in chronic pain, you’ll believe and do just about anything to get out of it. Butoften what the doctor tells you can make your chronic pain worse in the short term and the longterm. But you can make a choice that will change the course of your life. Resources https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/why-chronic-pain 2020-03-0530 min

Upright Health#46: Hip surgery vs the conservative alternativeHow does arthroscopic hip surgery compare to nonsurgical treatment of hip impingement? What explains the results? The results of studies on hip surgery vs. conservative treatment are often misleading. Let’s look at how the data is getting twisted. Resources Article: Arthroscopic hip surgery vs. physical therapy for FAI DIY program: The FAI Fix 2020-01-1428 min

Upright Health#46: Hip surgery vs the conservative alternativeHow does arthroscopic hip surgery compare to nonsurgical treatment of hip impingement? What explains the results? The results of studies on hip surgery vs. conservative treatment are often misleading. Let’s look at how the data is getting twisted. Article: Arthroscopic hip surgery vs. physical therapy for FAI DIY program: The FAI Fix —- MUSIC David […]2020-01-1400 min

Upright Health#45: Hip Surgery – Why does it workWhy does hip surgery work? Why does hip surgery work sometimes and sometimes not? In this episode, Matt talks about the two major reasons hip surgery DOES relieve hip pain - and why it’s still not a good idea to get hip surgery! RESOURCES Hidden Brain Placebo Podcast: https://www.npr.org/2019/04/29/718227789/all-the-worlds-a-stage-including-the-doctor-s-office Surgery: the ultimate placebo: https://amzn.to/34ivwQ7 (affiliate link supports this podcast) Pain Science orthopedic procedures and placebo: https://www.painscience.com/biblio/four-orthopedic-surgeries-no-better-than-placebo.html 2019-09-1118 min

Upright Health#45: Hip Surgery – Why does it workWhy does hip surgery work? Why does hip surgery work sometimes and sometimes not? In this episode, Matt talks about the two major reasons hip surgery DOES relieve hip pain – and why it’s still probably not a good idea to get hip surgery! RESOURCES Hidden Brain Placebo Podcast: https://www.npr.org/2019/04/29/718227789/all-the-worlds-a-stage-including-the-doctor-s-office Surgery: the ultimate placebo: […]2019-09-1100 min

Music Masala Vol 2.Music Masala - Matt Hsu's Obscure OrchestraMusic Masla - A Spicy Blend of Music and Life is an exciting Radio 4EB project! Over a period of six months, project staff spent days traipsing around south-east Queensland, discovering not just the music, but the passions and lifestyles of 11 culturally diverse artists. SBS featured multi-instrumentalist Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra plays over 30 instruments collected from around the world. His offbeat musical sensibilities are influenced by eclectic experiences growing up in the gray areas in between different cultures. For ‘Runes dans le Sable’ a spontaneous composition improvised at 4EB, Matt enlisted the talents of French singer Lucie...2019-07-3130 min

Radio 4EBMusic Masala - Matt Hsu's Obscure OrchestraMusic Masla - A Spicy Blend of Music and Life is an exciting Radio 4EB project! Over a period of six months, project staff spent days traipsing around south-east Queensland, discovering not just the music, but the passions and lifestyles of 11 culturally diverse artists. SBS featured multi-instrumentalist Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra plays over 30 instruments collected from around the world. His offbeat musical sensibilities are influenced by eclectic experiences growing up in the gray areas in between different cultures. For ‘Runes dans le Sable’ a spontaneous composition improvised at 4EB, Matt enlisted the talents of French singer Lucie...2019-07-3130 min

Upright Health#44: Why do back pain treatments fail?Why do back pain treatments fail? Why do so many medical and alternative treatments for back pain provide dismal results? In this episode we talk about the fundamental problem with back pain treatments and two strategies to help you with your back pain. Resources: Crooked by Cathryn Jakobson Ramin: https://amzn.to/2JWknNo The Back Pain Fix: http://uprighthealth.com/backfix […]2019-06-1400 min

Upright Health#44: Why do back pain treatments fail?Why do back pain treatments fail? Why do so many medical and alternative treatments for back pain provide dismal results? In this episode we talk about the fundamental problem with back pain treatments and two strategies to help you with your back pain. Resources Crooked by Cathryn Jakobson Ramin: https://amzn.to/2JWknNo (affiliate link supports this podcast) The Back Pain Fix from Upright Health: http://uprighthealth.com/backfix 2019-06-1420 min

Upright Health#43: Are you too old to get more flexible?Does old age mean you can’t get more flexible? Does it mean you can’t make muscles stronger? In this episode we talk about one mind-blowing case of flexibility training, mistakes adults make when trying to get more flexible, and one stretching technique that a lot of people miss. How to get more flexible as a […]2019-05-0900 min

Upright Health#43: Are you too old to get more flexible?Are you too old to get more flexible? Does old age mean you can’t get more flexible? Does it mean you can’t make muscles stronger? In this episode we talk about one mind-blowing case of flexibility training, mistakes adults make when trying to get more flexible, and one stretching technique that a lot of people miss. Resources How to get flexible as an adult (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6bNq3-Le4s Improve hip flexibility (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLGcxQoRIp8 2019-05-0920 min

Upright Health#42: Want PRP injections?Interested in PRP injections? Hoping PRP will help your shoulder, back, hips, or knees? See what the research really says about PRP. In this episode Matt shares his biggest roadblock to getting out of hip pain. He covers his worst, least-productive reaction to hip pain and how he deals with it as he ages. Hip […]2019-04-0400 min

Upright Health#42: Want PRP injections?Interested in PRP injections? Hoping PRP will help your shoulder, back, hips, or knees? See what the research really says about PRP. Resources Article on PRP injections: https://uprighthealth.com/prp-injections-are-they-worth-it/ Video on knee arthritis: https://youtu.be/YznnelN8Q7Q Video on hip arthritis: https://youtu.be/L0CA5YxF8Cc 2019-04-0422 min

Upright Health#41: My biggest struggle with hip painEpisode 40: My biggest struggle with hip pain In this episode Matt shares his biggest roadblock to getting out of hip pain. He covers his worst, least-productive reaction to hip pain and how he deals with it as he ages. Hip resources: https://uprighthealth.com/hip-help DIY programs: https://uprighthealth.com/diy —- MUSIC David Cutter Music – http://www.davidcuttermusic.com 2019-02-2800 min

Upright Health#41: My biggest struggle with hip painIn this episode Matt shares his biggest roadblock to getting out of hip pain. He covers his worst, least-productive reaction to hip pain and how he deals with it as he ages. Resources: https://uprighthealth.com/healthy-hips https://uprighthealth.com/diy 2019-02-2813 min

Upright Health#40 – How to get more flexible even if you think you cannotMitch has been inflexible (a tinman) as long as he can remember. His run-in with chronic pain as a young athlete had him scared about his future. He questioned the connection between his chronic pain and lack of flexibility. With time and research spent on specific training, he now lives a pain free and confident life. 2019-01-1032 min

Upright Health#39 – The secret to training out of painTraining out of chronic pain can be tough physical and mental work. You may encounter roadblocks and mysteries that tear down moral and belief. If your goal is to relieve chronic pain, discover the key ingredient you may be missing to propel you to a pain free life. Helpful Links Upright Health YouTube channel 2018-12-1300 min

Upright Health#38 – 4 tips for conquering hip impingementShari started having hip pain in high school. Physical therapy didn’t help. Doctors told her that she had femoroacetabular impingement and that surgery was the only answer. She never got the surgery, but she’s been able to get back into yoga without hip pain, and she shares the lessons she’s learned along the way. Music […]2018-11-2200 min

Upright Health#37 – Why Americans pay so much for drugs and medical services Why is healthcare in America so expensive? Find out what this doctor and tireless researcher has discovered is going on behind the scenes in the American medical system. The same pill could cost you $1 or $10. The same medical procedure could cost you $400 or $4000. Healthcare pricing in the U.S. is insanely opaque, and this physician is on a mission to shed light on the problem. Find out how money is corrupting the American medical system and how you can save money when navigating it. Resources True Cost of Healthcare - Dr. Belk’s website H...2018-11-0854 min

Upright Health#36: The 4 1/2 Mental Mistakes Keeping You in PainAre you suffering with chronic pain? Could you be making mental mistakes that are leading to this suffering? Listen in for four and a half common mental mistakes that can lead to pain and unnecessary suffering!2018-10-2527 min

Upright Health#35: How Many Reps Should I Do?Is there a right number of reps for exercise? How do you know how many reps to do? If you’re like most fitness seekers these are questions that have played through your mind. Is there a right answer? Listen in for insights and tools to help you find the answers you’ve been looking for. 2018-10-1120 min

Upright Health#34 – Does Exercise REALLY Matter?What is exercise? Should you be doing it? In this episode we discuss what exercise really is and how to use it to improve your life. We talk about key areas of focus that a lot of trainers don’t talk about (and it isn’t HIIT). Listen in to discover what exercise can and CAN’T do for your life. 2018-09-2725 min

Upright Health#33 – Do you REALLY need to meditate?In this episode we discuss what meditation is and isn't. The conversation provides insights about how meditation can improve exercise, stress, anger, and more. Meditation is an incredibly valuable practice to incorporate into day to day life. Listen in to get a better idea of why and how! 2018-09-1022 min

Upright Health#32 – Blowing up back pain B.S. with Cathryn Jakobson RaminDo stem cell or PRP injections work for back pain? What do X-rays and MRIs really mean for your spine? What can you do to get out of chronic back pain? Find out from investigative journalist and author of Crooked: Outwitting the Back Pain Industry and Getting on the Road to Recovery. Get the book: https://amzn.to/2nrErdS (purchasing using this link helps support the podcast)2018-08-2739 min

Upright Health#31 – Do surgeons lie?Surgeons often make optimistic claims about their surgeries – in spite of evidence to the contrary. Do these doctors lie? Are they regularly lying about surgery results? Or is something else at play? Find out what’s at the heart of this problem. Episode 28 – The Secret History of Joint Pain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LID6uyCPoWE Nick’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFG31ZeFtMk Open Payments: https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/ 2018-08-1323 min

Upright Health#30 – What is the purpose of pain?What is the purpose of pain? If you have chronic hip, back, or shoulder pain, what does the pain really mean? Does it mean you’ve got permanent damage of some kind? How can you use and think about pain in a way that gets you back to enjoying your life? Resources https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/why-chronic-pain 2018-07-2323 min

Upright Health#29 – The message you aren’t hearing from your doctorChronic pain sufferers often get conflicting information from doctors and other experts. One doctor tells you this surgery is the best. Another says this one is better. Another says none of them will help. Another doctor tells you this pill will solve your problems. If you listen between the lines, there’s a deeper message that undermines your ability to get out of chronic pain. Resources: Why am I in chronic pain?2018-07-0231 min

Upright Health#28 – The Secret History of Joint PainWhy does the medical system seem to be surgery-happy? Why do even physical therapists seem to think surgery is the only option for some kinds of joint pain? In this episode, we’ll look at the history and systemic issues that infuse the medical system with a love of surgery. And we’ll talk about what YOU can do to protect yourself! Resources Avoid orthopedic surgery for joint pain 2018-06-2120 min

Hsu UntiedMatt Fawcett, SVP and General Counsel at NetAppAn interview with Matt Fawcett, SVP and GC at NetApp by Richard Hsu 2016-09-0125 min

Upright Health#27 – What’s new with painkillers?In today’s episode, Matt talks about news of opioid painkillers and what the history of opioid prescription means for you and your body. Resources: FDA requires strong new safety warnings for opioids Opioids for chronic pain video 2016-04-1418 min

Upright Health#26 – Think about your musclesIn today’s episode, Matt lays out the risks and rewards of thinking about muscles instead of focusing on the alleged problems inside your joints. When faced with joint pain, why is better to think about muscles? 2016-03-0208 min

Upright Health#25 – What absorbs impact? Is it your cartilage? Your bones?In today’s episode, Matt discusses the prevailing ideas of how our bodies absorb impact and how these ideas affect the decisions we make. Doctors often warn us that "impact" from activities like running and jumping wear out our joints. But does this really make sense? Article: Muscle as a molecular machine for protecting joints and bones by absorbing mechanical impacts 2016-02-2214 min

Upright HealthEpisode 24 – Alexander’s Anterior Pelvic Tilt ProblemIn today’s episode, we answer an Upright fan’s question about his stubborn anterior pelvic tilt. Get free Anterior Pelvic Tilt tips here: https://uprighthealth.com/fix-apt-info 2016-02-1515 min

Upright HealthEpisode 23 – Is sitting bad for you?Is sitting as bad for you as everyone says? Should you burn your seat and stand for everything that you do? In this raging battle against sitting and the rise of "stand-up" desks, figure out what really makes sense for workplace ergonomics and your life in general. 2016-01-3009 min

Upright HealthEpisode 22 – Use “normal” to your advantageIn this episode, we talk about how to trick your brain and body into accepting new norms so you can achieve what you’re trying to achieve. 2015-07-3114 min

Upright HealthEpisode 21 – Stuart and his hip impingementStuart was told he needed surgery to fix his hip pain. Doctors said he had FAI, and that the only cure was to saw down his bones. Hear how Stuart’s hip impingement has been doing since he started using the FAI Fix approach to his hip problems. Get the program at https://www.thefaifix.com 2015-06-2913 min

Upright HealthEpisode 20 – You, the individualWhat sets pro athletes apart from us mere mortals? What lesson did Matt learn from his body’s failure to handle a power skating clinic? What the heck is a power skating clinic? What can we learn from the physical feats of pro athletes and members of elite military units? 2015-05-2811 min

Upright HealthEpisode 19 – Commit and be willing to failAchieving your goals with your body depends on your ability to set a clear goal and being willing to falter on the road to those goals. Learn how to set goals and what to expect on your journey out of chronic pain.2015-05-1310 min

Upright HealthEpisode 18 – Focus on bang for the buckFeel guilty because you can’t do all the exercises you want to do? Do you do exercises that are supposed to make you feel good BUT discover they make you feel bad? Learn how to fix your approach so you can fix your body. 2015-04-1612 min

Upright HealthEpisode 17 – Move well, then move a lotTraining programs are often focused on burning more calories, moving faster, and "blasting" your fat. This approach could land you in a load of trouble. Partial Transcript: Hey, everybody! It's Matt Hsu from Upright Health and welcome to the Episode 17 of the Upright Health Podcast. Today, we're going to be talking about the priorities and the goals of a personal trainer. What should those priorities and those goals be? So before I get to that, I do want to mention that I've been super, super, super, super, super busy and that's why the p...2015-03-1611 min

Upright HealthEpisode 16 – What can you learn from climbing on rocks?Climbing around on rocks can teach you unexpected things about life and about yourself. Partial Transcript: Hey, everybody! It's Matt Hsu from Upright Health and welcome to Episode 16 of the Upright Health Podcast. Today, I’m going to be talking with about two lessons I learned while climbing on rocks. I’m going to keep this pretty short because I am short on time these days. I have been working, as you may know, very hard on the FAI Fix. That is an e-book supplemented with a ton of videos to help you troubleshoot pain, disc...2015-03-0212 min

Upright HealthEpisode 15 – Does hip surgery actually improve your quality of life?Find out how flawed measurements of improvement in hip surgery patients make hip surgery seem like a great idea. Resources: Harris Hip Score Arthroscopic Femoroplasty in the Management of Cam-type Femoroacetabular Impingement Partial Transcript: Hey, everybody! This is Matt Hsu from Upright Health and welcome to Episode 15 of the Upright Health Podcast. Today, I am looking at something called the Harris Hip Score. And we're looking at that in the context of hip surgery for people who Femoroacetabular Impingement nerve who have been given the diagnosis of FAI. I’ve...2015-02-2112 min

Upright HealthEpisode 14 – How to troubleshoot your own bodyLearn how to identify issues and possible solutions for your aches and pains, and then discover how to gauge progress. Partial Transcript: Hey, everybody! It's Matt Hsu from Upright Health. Welcome to Episode 14 - How to troubleshoot your own body. So, today, I want to help you learn how to identify issues and possible solutions for your own aches and pains and also, how you can figure out whether what you're doing is the right thing. You'll have to excuse my voice today; a cold is attempting to take root in my sinuses and I am doing e...2015-02-0212 min

Upright HealthEpisode 13 – Sloppy thinking down a slippery slopeHow important is terminology to solving your problems? Poor use of language can trap you in pain. Transcript: Hey, everybody! Welcome to Episode 13 of the Upright Health Podcast. This is Matt Hsu. And today, we're going to be talking about “sloppy thinking down a slippery slope.” So I had a discussion with a guy a couple weeks ago in the locker room about some of the issues he was having with his hip and knee. A couple of us were in the locker room after a pickup game, just talking about how we're going to be stretching our...2015-01-2609 min

Upright HealthEpisode 12 - Look back, look in, and look forwardFrustrated as you journey out of chronic pain? Matt explains three key strategies that you can use over and over again to maintain motivation and make progress in your functional training. www.uprighthealth.com 2014-12-2217 min

Upright HealthEpisode 11 - Be specific to be successfulMatt Hsu explains how specificity can lead to better results. Functional training without some specific functional goals can be pointless and frustrating. Here’s how to make it more practical for yourself in the long-run. www.uprighthealth.com 2014-12-1110 min

Upright HealthEpisode 10 - Is Thanksgiving dying?Matt waxes philosophical on Thanksgiving… www.uprighthealth.com 2014-12-0102 min

Upright HealthEpisode 9 - Can your thigh muscles save your knee from arthritis?Knee pain sucks. Doctors often say it’s caused by arthritis. But research points to muscles that could actually stop your knee pain - regardless of the “bone damage” in your knees… Study on knee arthritis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22961435/ Why you don’t need surgery: https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/avoid-orthopedic-surgery-joint-pain www.uprighthealth.com 2014-11-2410 min

Upright HealthEpisode 8 - What should Liam do about this clicking wrist?An Upright ally, Liam, asks about a solution for his wrist that keeps on clicking. Matt tries to explain some possible solutions… www.uprighthealth.com 2014-11-1309 min

Upright HealthEpisode 7 - Are you torturing yourself?Sometimes the most important question to ask is the one that you don’t even think you need to ask. Discover how to answer this question for yourself. www.uprighthealth.com 2014-11-0317 min

Upright HealthEpisode 6 - Can you really have arthritis?Arthritis is bad. Arthritis is bad for your hips, your knees, your shoulder, your spine…OR is it? Rigorous scientific research on arthritis paints doesn’t jibe with what doctors often tell us. What’s going on with arthritis and joint pain? VideosHip arthritis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0CA5YxF8CcKnee arthritis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9y5DeXjqZo www.uprighthealth.com 2014-10-2414 min

Upright HealthEpisode 5 - Should you stretch before exercise?There’s an oft-repeated rule that says “NEVER STRETCH BEFORE YOU EXERCISE.” And there is another rule that says “ALWAYS STRETCH BEFORE YOU EXERCISE.” Which one is right? Why is there such disagreement? Find out in this episode and learn how to apply the rules properly in your own life. www.uprighthealth.com 2014-10-1308 min

Upright HealthEpisode 4 - Should you get hip surgery?If you’re struggling with chronic hip pain, you might be considering hip surgery. Let’s talk about the reasons surgery might be a good idea - and why it could be a terrible idea to fix hip pain. Real success rates for hip impingement surgery: https://www.uprighthealth.com/blog/real-success-rates-surgery-femoroacetabular-impingement www.uprighthealth.com 2014-10-0116 min

Upright HealthEpisode 3 - Posture - what is it good for? Absolutely nothing?Matt Hsu discusses posture - what it means and what it DOESN’T mean. Many people get lost in the idea that posture is the end-all, be-all for understanding chronic pain and overall health. Many health professionals think it’s the ONLY thing you need to look at. Meanwhile, other practitioners believe posture means NOTHING. Let’s dive in to make sense of it. What does good posture look like? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6E-m0CgG1E www.uprighthealth.com 2014-09-2213 min

Upright HealthEpisode 2 - Why you shouldn’t meditate and the binary nature of your bodyMeditation is amazing, right? But when is it bad for you? Matt Hsu explains when you might NOT want to meditate to fix chronic pain, and he gets into the binary nature of the human body… www.uprighthealth.com 2014-09-1111 min

Upright HealthEpisode 1 - Beating pain with the right mindsetFunctional training expert Matt Hsu discusses one of the most important pieces of beating chronic pain. Drawing on his own experience with years of joint pain, he shares key perspectives that help you heal, get stronger, and get your life back. www.uprighthealth.com 2014-09-0115 min