Rooted & Wild
Rooted & Wild is a daily podcast for those seeking alternative answers about wellness, the body, the mind, and the multifaceted components that shape our health.
Hosted by David Allen Tracy, certified ThetaHealing® practitioner, herbalist, chef, and behavioral consultant, each 30-minute episode blends grounded wisdom with soul-deep reflection. You'll explore themes like nervous system regulation, Chinese medicine, alternative medicine, herbalism, breathwork, emotional healing, and spiritual resilience—all through the lens of holistic wellness and trauma-informed care.
Whether it’s solo reflections or rich interviews with wellness experts, every episode helps you reconnect with your intuition, regulate your body, and remember your place in the natural world. If you're drawn to holistic healing, functional medicine, somatic practices, or the intersection of science and spirituality, Rooted & Wild is your sanctuary.
Press play and return to your roots. There’s wild wisdom waiting.
Learn more about David Allen Tracy: https://www.davidallentracy.com/
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Chiropractic Spinal Care as a Preservation for the Nervous System | Dr. Brad Wolf
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What if the spine isn’t just structural—but central to how the body heals, adapts, and thrives?
In this episode of Rooted & Wild, we sit down with Dr. Brad Wolf to explore how chiropractic spinal care can serve as a powerful form of nervous system preservation—and why it plays a critical role in long-term health, resilience, and aging well.
Dr. Wolf shares his deeply personal journey, beginning with a childhood marked by asthma, allergies, and chronic immune weakness. From frequent ER visits and inhalers to gasping for air on the soccer field, simply breathing felt like a daily struggle. As a young adult, he searched relentlessly for answers—exploring Tai Chi, yoga, meditation, acupuncture, herbs, Ayurveda, massage, and eventually becoming a licensed bodyworker himself.
But it was his first chiropractic adjustment—initially driven by curiosity—that changed everything.
As Dr. Wolf began receiving regular chiropractic care, his immune system strengthened dramatically. Illnesses that once lingered for weeks began resolving in days—or even hours. This profound shift set him on a lifelong path, ultimately leading him to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis in 1996.
In this conversation, we explore:
- The spine’s relationship to the nervous system and immune function
- Why chiropractic care is about preservation—not just pain relief
- How the body can heal without drugs or surgery when interference is removed
- Aging better, living pain-free, and reclaiming agency over your health
- Why modern health culture urgently needs a paradigm shift
With obesity on the rise, ultra-processed foods everywhere, and medication often used as a first response rather than a last resort, Dr. Wolf makes a compelling case for returning to foundational principles of health—starting with the nervous system.
Over the course of his career, he has helped tens of thousands of people avoid spinal surgery, recover from herniated and bulging discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and discogenic pain—and most importantly, get back to truly living.
It’s never too late to take control of your health.
To age better.
To live pain-free.
To become the best version of yourself.
🔗 Learn more & connect with Dr. Brad Wolf:
Website: https://ihealthnc.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@innovationhealth1609
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingHealthyForLifeNow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationhealthcharlotte?igsh=MTJlNnp1aG52MndqaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
🎧 Listen in and discover why chiropractic care isn’t an alternative—it’s essential.
Rooted & Wild provides general information for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of David Allen Tracy. The content shared on this podcast is not intended to replace individualized medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, nor should it be used to diagnose or treat any health condition. Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns.
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