The Berman Method
What if feeling better, moving better, and aging well meant looking beyond the symptoms?
Welcome to The Berman Method Podcast, where Dr. Jake Berman and Jenni Berman, PA-C, explore the bigger picture of health, longevity, movement, and wellness. From the science behind how we age to the everyday habits that can help you feel your best, each episode brings practical insights and real conversations designed to help you understand your body and take charge of your health.
Because we believe in treating problems—not just symptoms—and helping you Arrive at 80 Feeling 40.
Episodes
249 episodes
Episode #246: What HYROX Taught Us About Doing Hard Things
What happens when your body says “I can’t” but your mind says “keep going”?In this episode of The Berman Method Podcast, Jake and Jenni take us behind the scenes of their latest HYROX competition—complete with a knee injury, altitude, il...
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Episode #245: Most Knee Pain Doesn’t Need an MRI. Dr. Berman's Might.
What happens when months of hard training collide with a sudden knee injury just days before competition? 👀In this episode of The Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake Berman and Jenni Berman get real about training for HyROX, unexpected injur...
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Episode #244: Where It Is, It Ain’t: Why Your Pain Isn’t Coming From Where You Think
Where It Is, It Ain’t 👀What if the place that hurts isn’t actually where the problem is? Jake and Jenni break down why common aches and pains—from knee and back pain to shoulder and neck pain—may be coming from somewhere completel...
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Episode #243: Your Bloodwork Looks “Normal”… But Did They Test These 5 Things?
You’ve probably heard it before: “Your bloodwork looks normal.” But what if those results are only telling part of the story?In this episode of the Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman take a closer look at what your...
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Episode #242: Why Most People Never Reach Their Goals (They Skip This Step)
In this episode of The Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman discuss why reaching your goals starts with knowing exactly where you are today. Jake shares his experience training for Hyrox and how measuring his running, stren...
Episode #241: The Real Reason Your Body Hurts as You Get Older Might Be Your Shoes
In this episode of The Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman discuss how the shoes you wear can affect foot strength, movement, and overall body mechanics. They explain how too much support may limit natural foot function an...
Episode #240: Life Lessons From a First Grader
In this episode of The Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman are joined by a very special guest, their six-year-old daughter, Stella. Together, they talk about simple healthy habits including eating vegetables and protein, s...
Episode #239: The Problem You Don't Feel... Until It's Too Late
In this episode of The Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman explain why lasting progress requires objective assessment, not guesswork. Through personal experiences, they show how small movement inefficiencies can go unnotic...
Episode #238: Start Here The Health Habits That Change Everything
In this episode of The Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman break down the foundations of better health, explaining why proper nutrition, hydration, exercise, and regular blood work are essential for long-term wellness. They emphasi...
Episode #237: The 2-Second Pelvic Alignment Fix That Changed Everything
In this episode of The Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman explain why physical inefficiency often comes before pain. Using a personal story from a trip to Key West, they show how a simple pelvic correction improved moveme...
Episode #236: The #1 Predictor of How Long You'll Live (It's NOT Cardio)
In this episode of The Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman discuss why muscle is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health and longevity. They explain how maintaining muscle supports strength, balance, metabolism...
Episode #235: The Inflammation Mystery- Why Your Body Still Hurts When Your Labs Are Normal
In this episode of The Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman discuss why you can still experience inflammation even when your lab results come back normal. They explain that chronic inflammation can show up as joint pain, st...
Episode #234: Back Pain & Sciatica - Why Stretching Isn't Fixing It
In this episode of The Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman explore the real causes of back pain and sciatica, explaining why common MRI findings like disc bulges and degeneration are not always the source of pain. They dis...
Episode #233: Muscle Loss Is Aging You Faster Than You Think
In this episode of The Berman Method Podcast, the hosts discuss the frustrations of navigating the healthcare system, sharing real-life examples of how persistence helped them reduce costly medical bills. They encourage listeners to be...
Episode #232: The Closest Thing to a Fountain of Youth We’ve Ever Seen!
In this episode of the Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman discuss why prevention and measurable health tracking are essential for long-term wellness. They introduce the “Boomer Readiness Score,” a simple tool designed to ...
Episode #231 Healing Isn’t Just Mindset: What Actually Creates Change
In this episode of the Berman Method Podcast, Jenni Berman continues her conversation with therapist and somatic practitioner Jessica Frederick about the connection between emotional health and physical health. Together, they explain h...
Episode #230: Why you feel off (even when your life looks fine)
Jessica Frederick, licensed clinical social worker, yoga teacher, and somatic therapist, joins Jenni Berman for an important conversation about stress, emotional health, and the reality many high-functioning women face behind the words, “I’m fi...
Episode #229: Why Orthotics Are Making Your Plantar Fasciitis Worse
In this episode of the Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman break down one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain: plantar fasciitis. They explain why symptoms are often worse in the morning or after long days on y...
Episode #228: $4,000 vs $400: The Health Insurance Mistake Costing You Thousands
In this episode of the Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman take a deep dive into the flaws of the healthcare system, sparked by their own experience receiving nearly $4,000 in lab bills for their child—tests that could hav...
Episode #227: Your Health Needs a GPS: Why Your Longevity Score Matters
In this episode of the Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman wrap up their “10 keys to longevity” series by introducing a simple but powerful way to measure your health: the longevity score. They explain how relying on feeli...
Episode #226: The Truth About Medications: Why You’re Not Actually Getting Better
In this episode of the Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman share their experience competing in a HYROX fitness event, highlighting the physical and mental challenges they pushed through to finish. They reflect on how prope...
Episode #225: Your Gut Controls Everything (And Most People Miss This)
In this episode of the Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman dive into one of the most important yet often overlooked pillars of health: gut function. As part of their longevity framework, they explain how GI dysfunction goe...
Episode 224: Short Rant You Won't Want To Miss...
In this episode of the Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman take aim at one of the most frustrating parts of modern healthcare: health insurance. From denied claims to outrageously expensive “covered” lab work, they share r...
No More Afternoon Crashes
In this episode of the Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman tackle a common but overlooked issue: afternoon crashes and the need for naps. As part of their “arrive at 80 feeling 40” series, they explain why feeling exhauste...
Episode #222 Sleep: The Real Reason You’re Waking Up at 3 A.M.
In this episode of the Berman Method Podcast, Dr. Jake and Jenni Berman break down one of the biggest hidden disruptors of health and longevity: poor sleep. After a packed longevity event, they dive into why waking up at 2–3 a.m. isn’t...
