ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What if getting older doesn’t have to mean living with more pain?
In Episode 32 of The Empowered Elder Podcast, Tasha Beckman and Nicole Robilotto sit down with Butch Phelps, founder of The Muscle Repair Shop, to talk about aging, mobility, muscle health, and the everyday habits that can affect how our bodies feel.
Butch brings a deeply personal perspective to the conversation. After a major accident at 18, losing 135 pounds later in life, and experiencing debilitating back pain himself, he went on to study the relationship between the brain, muscles, movement, and pain.
One of the biggest takeaways? The place where you feel pain isn't always where the problem starts.
We talk about how sitting, screen time, footwear, stress, and everyday movement patterns can contribute to muscle tension—and why consistent movement and stretching may be more important than waiting until something hurts.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
• Why aging itself doesn't necessarily cause pain
• The connection between the brain and muscle tension
• How sitting can affect your hips and lower back
• Why screen time can contribute to neck and shoulder tension
• How footwear can affect the way you move
• Butch's stretch-and-release approach
• Simple exercises for improving mobility
• Why daily movement matters as we age
• The mindset and discipline behind healthy aging
If you've ever thought, "I'm getting older, so I guess this is just part of it," this conversation may give you a different perspective.
🎧 Listen to Episode 32 of The Empowered Elder Podcast and discover practical ways to support mobility, movement, and healthy aging.
In partnership with Agewise Colorado:https://agewisecolorado.org/blog/empowered-elder-podcasts/🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/empowered-elder-podcast/id1862896231🔗 Visit our website & episode resources:http://bit.ly/EmpoweredElderPodcastGuests: Butch Phelps, Owner & Muscle Therapist, The Muscle Repair Shop🌐 https://mysite.vagaro.com/tmrhpzc/homeHosts: 🎙️ Tasha Beckman & Nicole Robilotto The Empowered Elder Podcast — where we talk about home, heart, and the next chapter of life.
