17 Nov 2025
1h 27m

526: What If You Could Feel Good Again? How Foundation Training Reverses Pain and Builds Real Strength | Eric Goodman, DC

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The Genius Life

In this episode of The Genius Life, Max Lugavere interviews Dr. Eric Goodman, the creator of Foundation Training. The episode begins with an open discussion about Dr. Goodman's performance anxiety and his experience using a beta blocker for the first time during the recording. The conversation then shifts to Foundation Training, a system of movements and decompression breathing designed to alleviate back pain and improve posture. Dr. Goodman explains the principles behind Foundation Training, including anchoring the pelvis and decompressing the torso, and how it can help with various conditions, from chronic pain to autoimmune disorders. He emphasizes the importance of proper alignment, breathing techniques, and lifestyle factors like diet and hydration for overall well-being. The episode also touches on common posture mistakes and exercises to avoid, as well as the benefits of walking and mindful movement.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction to Anxiety and Foundation Training

Part 2: Foundation Training: Utility and Mechanics

Part 3: Practical Application and Lifestyle Integration

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