The KRUSE ELITE Podcast

101:53

#78 - Our High Payoff Drills and Exercises

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2026/10/02

What if a quick drill could reduce your pain, increase your mobility, and let you perform at your highest potential? In this episode, Alisha returns to the podcast and joins me as we speak with our producer, Tony, to talk about our high payoff drills and exercises and analyze the underlying neurology and strategies behind them.We discuss: What we mean by a drill that is "high payoff" How to find your high payoff drills and exercises Range of motion, pain, performance and coordination as

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69:54

#77 - Q&A - How to Find a Neuro Professional,...

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2026/09/25

In this episode, I speak with my producer, Tony, to answer questions from the listeners and we discuss: External cues for strength and mobility gains Where to start with SI joint issues Hypertonicity in the pelvicfloor C-section scars, midline stability, and the SMA Signs there might be an underlying medical issue Approaches to stacking drills Flat feet, bunions, orthotics, and minimalist shoes Overcoming movement deficits How to find a neuro professional Red flags to watch out for And

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82:26

#76 - How To Build A Resilient Nervous System

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2026/09/18

What if you could train your body and nervous system to be more resilient? In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about building resilience. I discuss how resilience and threat are deeply intertwined, why traditional conditioning approaches can sometimes backfire, and how a holistic approach allows us to takesomeone from feeling pain to moving well and building strength, endurance, and tolerance. I also talk about the anatomy of the thalamus and its role in

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72:22

#75 - How To Be A Good Client

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2026/09/11

What should you actually do once you've founda professional in appliedneurology? In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about what you can do as a client totake control of your own health and performance. I discuss common mistakes and misconceptions, what toshare about yourhealth and fitness history, why your mindset matters, the importance of doing your homework, how to find a good practitioner, the invisible effects of metabolic health, how much education you

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64:36

#74 - Q&A - The Neurology of Depression, Does...

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2026/08/27

In this episode, I speak with my producer, Tony, to answer questions from the listeners and we discuss: The neurology of depression Rumination, inhibition and the frontal cortex The underrated benefits of strength training Motivation and making small changes Does stretching actually work? Stretching for pain vs performance Fixing a sensitive nervous system Bottoms up vs top down clients Building resilience The fuel problem Balancing assessment with training And more... Thank you to my

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80:33

#73 - Combating Clumsiness with Parietal Lobe Training

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2026/08/21

What if you have a loss of sensation somewhere in the body? Or are known in your household as the clumsy one that bumps into things all the time? In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about the parietal lobe and how itrelates to movement,sensory input, rehabilitation and spatial awareness. I discuss the importance of sensory processing, why sensory training sometimes goes nowhere, and why theparietal lobe may be the key to improving movement and sensation, and

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89:47

#72 - Spinal Mobility Matters

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2026/07/31

What if yourback painisn't an issue with thespine at all? In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about the spine and how spinal mobility relates to pain, movement, and neural processing. I go over common history findings and assessments that indicate issues with the spine. I also go over findings that look like they indicate the spine, but may actually be visceral referred pain from internal organs or processing issues in higher order systems.I address common

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100:21

#71 - The Neurology of Posture

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2026/07/24

What if strength training isn't improving your posture? In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about the neurology of posture. I discuss why posture is so commonly misunderstood, why higher order systems cannot be ignored with regard to posture, and how to assess postural problems from an applied neurology perspective. I talk about the importance of vision, balance, and movement in defining posture, as well as addressstructural issues from birth or lifestyle,

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80:22

#70 - Q&A - Alisha is Back! Can Trigger Point Cause...

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2026/07/03

In this episode, Alisha returns to the podcast and joins me as we speak with my producer, Tony, to answer questions from the listeners.We discuss: Can trigger point release cause damage Protective tension and muscle guarding What you need to know about muscle tone Inhibiting pain during recovery Movement visualization Acupuncture, vertigo, and inflammation How to add applied neurologyto your practice Cross-body pain patterns Diet and learning what works for you Having kids and running a

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72:50

#69 - Aquatic Training for Recovery and Coordination

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2026/06/26

What if aquatic training could turbo-charge your recovery? In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about aquatic training and how I would often useit to aid in recovery,reduce inflammation and improve many facets of movement like strength,coordination, mobility, endurance, and more. I discuss how aquatic training and the BurdenkoMethod were a formative part of my movement education and outline what makes aquatic training unique from a movement perspective. I also

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66:26

#68 - Q&A - Stimulating the Vagus Nerve, Dealing with...

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2026/06/19

In this episode, I speak with my producer, Tony, to answer questions from the listeners and we discuss: What causes vision and vestibular issues Concussions and the visual system Peripheral vision and tracking movement Stimulating the vagus nerve - Exhalation based breathing drills A surprising benefit of strength training - Dealing with chronic headaches and migraines Using colored lenses Blood pressure, wall sits, and grip exercises When you need cerebellar training Adjusting to career

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74:26

#67 - Mobilizing the Lymphatic System

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2026/06/12

Couldyour lymphatic system actually be the cause of your muscle pain? In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, about the lymphatic system and how this often overlooked system is intimately tied to circulation, immune-response, muscle tone, sympathetics, breathing, mobility, recovery, and more. I discuss the function and anatomy of the lymphatic system, why good lymphatic function is so important, and some practical techniques that you can use to mobilize the lymphatic

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75:58

#66 - Surprising Benefits of Applied Neurology...

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2026/05/22

In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, and borrow a popular concept from the kettlebell community to tell stories about some surprising and unexpected benefits of applied neurology training.We discuss: The "WTH" effect of kettlebell training Diving sessions without pain due to vision training Smooth pursuits, visual saccades, and gaze stabilization Opposing joint mobility exercises Issues with parallel parking after menopause Chronic stress and peripheral

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62:46

#65 - Q&A - The Neurology of Meditation, Training...

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2026/05/15

In this episode, I speak with my producer, Tony, to answer questions from the listeners and we discuss:The neurologyof meditation My experiments with binaural beats Dealing with full-body tension on one side Opposing Joint Theory - PMRF patterns Wallet-sitting and posture The importance of cardio and strength training Basic breathing and visual drills Training strategies for long-term brain health Novelty in training And more... Thank you to my podcast idea man and coach, TonyFowler

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94:26

#64 - The 8 Levels of Applied Neurology - A Framework...

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2026/05/08

What if you could use a single framework todiagnose your pain andmobility issues? In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, about the 8 Levels of Applied Neurology, and how any issue we are trying to solve can be viewed through this framework to better understand, diagnose, and target it at the neurological level. I outline the 8 Levels from the outside-in, following the neuro-anatomy of the body from the receptor level at the skin all the way up the spine and into the

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80:27

#63 - What is Really Happening with Repetitive Motion...

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2026/04/24

What if yourtennis elbow is actually a symptom of a metabolicissue? In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, about common repetitivemotion injuries thatI get asked about frequently like tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, jumper's knee, tendonitis etc. I discuss why I don't love the term "repetitive motion injury" and how I prefer to think about these types of tendon issues from an appliedneurology lens. I discuss potential causes as well as outline several drills and

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101:03

#62 - The Neurology of Touch

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2026/04/10

What if a thirty-secondmassage could eliminate yourpain? In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, about the power of touch from an appliedneurology lens and how I utilizemanualtechniques in my practice toimprove movement and relievepain. I discuss the neurological pathways involved in sensing touch and how we can use that knowledge to test and then target our manual techniques more effectively. I also demystify common manual therapies and provide the practitioner with

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86:03

#61 - Complex Movements and Cerebellar Training

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2026/03/28

What if you could improve your golf swing withcomplexmovement drills? In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, about complex movement training and how itrelates to the cerebellum,coordination, and pain. I discuss the neuroanatomy of the cerebellum and its role in coordination, balance, proprioception, posture and muscle tone and how a deficit incerebellar function can affect any or all of these traits or lead to pain. I outline how to assess the health and engagement

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88:14

#60 - The Neuroscience of Frontal Lobe Training

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2026/02/21

Can you improve your lack of motivation withfrontal lobe training? In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, and talk about the frontal lobe and why itis an importantregion of the brain related to voluntarymovement, inhibition, core stability, focus and pain. I outline common history findings that point to deficits in frontal lobe function, discuss the anatomy of the frontal lobe, and share some exercises and drills that can stimulate the frontal lobe toimprove

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74:32

#59 - What is Applied Neurology?

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2026/02/14

Does the word "neurology" make you think ofscientists in white lab coats? In this episode, I bring it back to basics with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, and talk about what applied neurology really is. I define applied neurology as I use it in my practice and what sets it apart from other more clinical neuroscience-based disciplines like functional neurology. I also talk about the growing "nervous system regulation" space and what many are getting right and wrong about applied neurology

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