The Pain Free Formula

Ever find yourself thinking, “I’m doing everything right, so why does my pain keep coming back?” If pain feels like a stubborn villain sabotaging your workouts, sapping your energy, and making you question your body, you’re not alone.
In this empowering solo episode, Stacey Roberts blends science and empathy to unveil the hidden reasons pain lingers after 40, from sneaky hormonal shifts to misunderstood gut triggers and what most PTs never discuss. You’ll discover why “just push through” makes things worse, what actually works to calm an inflamed system, and how to reframe pain as your body’s call for change, not a personal failure.
Don’t wait! Every day spent guessing is a day lost to joy. Listen now to unlock hope and next steps that could change everything. This approach is compassionate, practical, and simply not taught anywhere else.

Timestamped Highlights
[00:00] – Why “powering through” your pain may actually set you back for years
[00:01:46] – You’re stretching, exercising, doing ALL the right things… so why is your body still screaming?
[00:03:13] – What started as an injury may not just be about your muscles or joints anymore—prepare to unlearn what you thought you knew
[00:04:41] – How aging unlocks a “layer cake” of inflammation, nervous system sensitivity, and hormonal chaos
[00:05:44] – The massive blind spot around hormones—even the cleanest eaters can hurt if this is off
[00:07:59] – When standing, food, or your old workouts suddenly unleash pain: what changed, and what you can control
[00:09:04] – Eating “healthy” doesn’t guarantee relief: the gut-joint link that’s quietly driving pain
[00:13:47] – When exercise hurts instead of helps: breaking the myth of “no pain, no gain” in your 40s and 50s

References:
Using These Common Painkillers After Surgery May Be Slowing Recovery – New Study Finds. https://scitechdaily.com/using-these-common-painkillers-after-surgery-may-be-slowing-recovery-new-study-finds/
RICE Method – Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/rice-method
Laumet, S., Edwards, A. M., Inyang, K. E., & Laumet, G. (2025). Unexpected Role of TNFα Signaling in the Resolution of Postoperative Pain in Mice. Journal of Pain Research. DOI: 10.2147/JPR.S543971
Tazreean, R., Nelson, G., & Twomey, R. (2022). Early mobilization in enhanced recovery after surgery pathways: current evidence and recent advancements. Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research, 11(2), 121–129. https://doi.org/10.2217/cer-2021-0258

Important Links

Ever find yourself thinking, “I’m doing everything right, so why does my pain keep coming back?” If pain feels like a stubborn villain sabotaging your workouts, sapping your energy, and making you question your body, you’re not alone.
In this empowering solo episode, Stacey Roberts blends science and empathy to unveil the hidden reasons pain lingers after 40, from sneaky hormonal shifts to misunderstood gut triggers and what most PTs never discuss. You’ll discover why “just push through” makes things worse, what actually works to calm an inflamed system, and how to reframe pain as your body’s call for change, not a personal failure.
Don’t wait! Every day spent guessing is a day lost to joy. Listen now to unlock hope and next steps that could change everything. This approach is compassionate, practical, and simply not taught anywhere else.

Timestamped Highlights
[00:00] – Why “powering through” your pain may actually set you back for years
[00:01:46] – You’re stretching, exercising, doing ALL the right things… so why is your body still screaming?
[00:03:13] – What started as an injury may not just be about your muscles or joints anymore—prepare to unlearn what you thought you knew
[00:04:41] – How aging unlocks a “layer cake” of inflammation, nervous system sensitivity, and hormonal chaos
[00:05:44] – The massive blind spot around hormones—even the cleanest eaters can hurt if this is off
[00:07:59] – When standing, food, or your old workouts suddenly unleash pain: what changed, and what you can control
[00:09:04] – Eating “healthy” doesn’t guarantee relief: the gut-joint link that’s quietly driving pain
[00:13:47] – When exercise hurts instead of helps: breaking the myth of “no pain, no gain” in your 40s and 50s

Important Links
Pain-Free Formula Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pain-free-formula/id1802518411

Free eBooks - https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks
Biomechanics: When Movement Matters
Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Pain - The Gut Joint Axis: A Missing Link to Joint and Muscle Health
Hormones: A Missing Piece in Pain Relief

Do you feel older than you are, battling unexplained muscle or joint pain, and no one gives you a real answer? In this episode, Stacey Roberts pulls back the curtain on statin medications and exposes the newly discovered science that explains why so many people hurt after starting these drugs.
With decades of experience as a clinician and functional medicine specialist, Stacey Roberts shares proven, compassionate guidance for anyone caught between heart health and a pain-filled life.
You’ll learn about the controversial studies, the revolutionary discovery behind statin-induced pain, and what you can actually do if you need cholesterol support, but pain isn’t the price you want to pay.
Listen now for the facts your provider may not have told you because this episode could save you months, even years, of suffering. Do not miss the root-cause answers and next steps only revealed here.
Timestamped Highlights
[00:00] – The pain puzzle: “I didn’t fall… so why am I hurting?”
[00:01:34] – Statins, secrecy, and the rising tide of mysterious muscle pain
[00:02:54] – Pharma-funded studies, placebo confusion… and the missing answers
[00:04:46] – Game-changing breakthrough: The calcium “leak” that links statins to pain
[00:06:37] – Why YOU might react: Genes, mitochondria, hormones, and inflammation all collide
[00:09:16] – Don’t stop cold turkey: Safer strategies and when to talk to your doctor
[00:10:19] – Are “natural statins” or lifestyle shifts enough to help your heart?
[00:13:37] – Cholesterol’s misunderstood role and the truth about “good enough” levels
[00:14:51] – When pain is real—not “just in your head”—and how to fight for quality of life

Resources Mentioned
Red Yeast Rice and Monacolin K
Soluble fiber (psyllium, oat beta glucan)
Niacin (vitamin B therapy)
Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinol)
Cryo-electron microscopy research on statin muscle effects

References:

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Are you suffering in silence with pelvic pain or painful sex, believing it’s “normal” or something you just have to tolerate? This episode shatters the stigma and reveals why pleasure—not pain—should be your expectation.
Join Stacey Roberts and pelvic health pioneer Heather Jeffcoat for a raw, uplifting conversation packed with practical strategies and science-backed hope. Heather shares what most doctors and patients miss about chronic pain, why specialized pelvic PT matters, and the real roadmap to reclaiming intimacy and vitality.
From misunderstood diagnoses to empowering tools, you’ll leave knowing how to advocate for your health and demand better care. Don’t wait for relief. Tune in now to uncover the proven formula for healing that too often gets overlooked.
Your breakthrough starts inside this episode. Don’t miss what every patient, partner, and provider deserves to know.
Timestamped Highlights
[00:00:00] The anxiety-depression-pain loop: how Covid changed everything (and pelvic PT’s explosive growth)
[00:05:18] Why Heather gave up sports medicine: the “mill clinic” dilemma and hunger for real connection
[00:09:13] Quick fixes aren’t enough: Heather’s early patient struggles and what she wishes she knew
[00:11:14] Sex Without Pain: the radical message (and why Heather had to go beyond a pamphlet)
[00:14:10] Common doesn’t mean normal—breaking generational silence around intimate pain
[00:16:29] Kegels, biofeedback, and why most PT clinics simply aren’t enough
[00:19:10] The glute-jaw-pelvic floor connection (yes, jaw tension may fuel your symptoms)
[00:22:15] SoftWave breakthroughs: how a single device transformed pelvic therapy (and saved Heather’s hands)
[00:29:06] The real next steps if you’re struggling: tools, team, and empowerment

About The Guest
Heather Jeffcoat, DPT is a nationally recognized pelvic health physical therapist, author, and founder of Fusion Wellness & Femina PT in Southern California. She served as President of the Pelvic Health Academy at the American Physical Therapy Association (2022–2024) and sits on advisory boards for the International Pelvic Pain Society. With two decades’ expertise, Heather’s evidence-based care and book Sex Without Pain: A Self-Treatment Guide are changing lives for patients and reshaping the field itself.
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Special Offer
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Mentioned Resources
Sex Without Pain (book & resources)
SoftWave Therapy

Ever wonder why you still suffer even with “normal” bloodwork? Tired of symptom-chasing and quick fixes?
In this empowering episode, bestselling author and practitioner Stacey Roberts welcomes Reed Davis, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition founder and holistic health innovator. They dig deep into why conventional testing misses so much and how food sensitivity and functional labs uncover answers most have never heard.
Get real cases, testing strategies, and fresh hope to reclaim your health.
Timestamped Highlights
[00:00] Reed’s mission: from environmental law to functional health hero
[00:04:40] Why “normal labs” leave people stuck—what’s missing?
[00:07:05] Pain beyond injuries—how “hidden root causes” matter
[00:11:01] Reed’s H.I.D.D.E.N. formula: why there’s rarely a single root cause
[00:14:08] The D.R.E.S.S. protocol—real results beyond diagnosis
[00:17:05] Susan’s story: drug-free relief from chronic hives
[00:22:13] What food sensitivity testing reveals (even about “healthy foods”)
[00:26:55] When doctors dismiss functional labs—how clients can respond
[00:29:00] Metabolic chaos—the missing health link
[00:34:07] The double standard in medicine—data only counts sometimes
[00:39:43] Free resources on functional lab testing

About The Guest
Reed Davis, Double-Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Doctor of Nutritional Therapy (DNT), is a globally recognized expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. As the visionary founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), Reed has pioneered the FDN Certification Course, which has empowered over 5,000 practitioners across 50 countries to take charge of their clients' health. With more than a decade of experience as Health Director at a Southern California wellness center, Reed personally guided over 10,000 clients to optimal wellness, giving him the experience and foundational knowledge needed to teach others to build their own health careers.
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Mentioned Resources
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN)
H.I.D.D.E.N. framework (Hormone, Immune, Digestion, Detox, Energy, Nervous system)
D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success™ (Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress reduction, Supplementation)
ALCAT food sensitivity test / mediator release testing
The Gap: Simple Steps to Reclaim Your Health and Reverse Most Chronic Diseases (Chronic Health Recovery Book...