Dr. Fred Clary's Podcast
Dr. Fred Clary
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Blind Spots: The Neuroscience of Unconscious Bias, Tribal Thinking, and Human Perception
Unconscious bias often arises not from malice but from the normal functioning of the human brain. The brain is designed to conserve energy and process information quickly, so it relies on shortcuts…
We need more beauty in the world...An interview with Jennifer Nash Kochevar
Art and beauty exert a measurable influence on the human body and soul: exposure to harmonious form, color, proportion, and music has been shown to lower cortisol, reduce blood pressure, regulate…
Real Life Progress: Focus on What You Can Do Daily, Not What You Can’t Change Instantly
Real, lasting change does not happen instantly — it happens daily. From a neurological standpoint, your brain thrives on small, repeatable actions that restore agency and regulate stress, not…
Staying Calm and Powerful as your Superpower: Mastering Your Response to Disrespect
This episode explores how staying calm when disrespected is not a matter of willpower or personality, but of nervous-system regulation. Drawing from chiropractic, neurological, and life-coaching…
Trauma Bonding at a Societal Level: Why Chaos Can Make People Emotionally Attached to What’s Hurting Them
Trauma Bonding at a Societal LevelTrauma bonding at a societal level occurs when entire communities become emotionally attached to ongoing stress, chaos, and threat through repeated cycles of fear…
Community & Cultural Gaslighting: Protecting the Nervous System in an Age of Chaos
Community & Cultural Gaslighting: Protecting the Nervous System in an Age of ChaosWhen communities are flooded with conflicting narratives—each emotionally charged and claiming exclusive…
You Warm Up for Sports -- but Not Life?
Just as an athlete would never step into competition without warming up, we routinely step into life’s most demanding moments unprepared—relationships, work, school, and daily…
Ancestral Echoes: The Transmission of Collective Trauma
Ancestral Echoes: The Transmission of Collective Trauma explores how trauma is not only a personal experience but a biological, neurological, and emotional legacy that can be passed through families…
Escaping the Victim Mentality: Responsibility Without Denial
Escaping a victim mentality does not mean denying hardship, injustice, or personal pain. From both a life-coaching and neurological perspective, victim mentality is often a survival strategy—one the…
Getting Rid of Unwanted House Guests : Evicting Character Flaws & Bad Habits
This podcast reframes bad habits and character flaws as “unwanted house guests” living rent-free in the brain. Drawing from life coaching and neuroscience, it explains that habits are not moral…
Your Brain on January 1st: Why We Feel So Hopeful (and Why it Fades)
On January 1st, the brain enters a uniquely hopeful neurological state driven primarily by dopamine—the neurotransmitter of anticipation, not pleasure. Novelty, symbolic separation from past…
A Clary Christmas Carol
Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting/life coach/ gym-chalk covered philosopher talks about "Important Things you learn as you age" and a list of items…
Freedom is a Nervous System Issue! “When the World Hurts: Why Distant Wars Affect Your Body, Mind, and Purpose”
This episode explains why a war thousands of miles away still affects our bodies, minds, and daily functioning. From a chiropractic perspective, the nervous system does not recognize geography—only…
Balancing Energy: Physical, Mental & Emotional Health During the Holidays
During the holidays, true balance comes from supporting the whole person—body, mind, and emotions—rather than pushing through stress. From my perspective as a chiropractor and life coach, physical…
Finding Light in the Dark—A Deep Dive Into Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression triggered by reduced sunlight during the fall and winter months, disrupting the body’s circadian rhythm, serotonin levels, melatonin…
The Historical Thanksgiving
The real historical Thanksgiving of 1621 was not a sentimental harvest festival but a fragile moment of diplomacy between two peoples facing fear, loss, and uncertainty. After a devastating winter…
The Science of Gratitude
Gratitude is far more than a pleasant feeling—it is a measurable biological and neurological tool that improves overall health. Research shows that when we practice gratitude, key brain regions such…
“The Fabulous Four of Life: Diet, Exercise, Sleep/Recovery, and Happiness.”
The “Fabulous Four of Life”—Diet, Exercise, Sleep/Recovery, and Happiness—form the cornerstone of a truly balanced and high-performing life. Each of these elements directly influences the others,…
Tanzania: Election, Unrest and the Question of Democracy
The 2025 Tanzanian general election, held on October 29, ignited widespread unrest after President Samia Suluhu Hassan claimed victory with nearly 98 percent of the vote amid accusations of fraud,…
When Life Feels Out of Control
When Life Feels Out of ControlWhen everything around you seems chaotic, the first step is to pause and breathe. In moments of turmoil, the mind often magnifies problems, making them appear larger…
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Dr. Fred Clary's Podcast has published 293 episodes since November 2019, covering topics in Alternative Health, Health & Fitness.
Dr. Fred Clary's Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 24m.
