What happens when your dream crashes in front of you—literally—and the world writes your headline for you?

Thirty years ago, Maureen “Mo” Manley was one of the world’s top female cyclists, known for her grit, fire, and relentless climb through the toughest races in the world, including the Tour de France Femmes. But during one of those brutal ascents, her vision suddenly blurred, forcing her out of the race and into a terrifying new reality: a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Within a year, the elite cyclist who once devoured hills with fury needed a cane just to walk.

But that wasn’t the end of her story.

In this episode, Mo takes us through that pivotal moment and what came next—how she refused to let a diagnosis define her, and instead became her own greatest research project. From steroids to turning orange from eating too many carrots, biofeedback to nutrition, Mo threw everything at MS with the same passion she brought to the bike. She even designed her own graduate degree in Integrated Wellness, blending science with soul to reclaim her health—and help others do the same.

Mo opens up about the highs, the heartbreaks, and even the hilarious missteps on her way back to the saddle. Along the way, she became a fierce advocate, a single mom, a speaker with heart, and a beacon of hope for anyone facing what feels like an impossible climb.

If you've ever felt limited by a diagnosis, defined by a moment, or unsure how to move forward—this episode is your reminder that the end is often just the beginning.

Learn more about Maureen and her work at: www.maureenmanley.com

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What happens when a hedge fund veteran loses his sister to cancer and dedicates the rest of his life to stopping the disease in its tracks?

On this powerful episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Sumit Rai, founder and CEO of Cancer Check Labs—a revolutionary company on the forefront of early cancer detection. After two decades in venture capital and hedge funds, Sumit’s life took a personal and urgent turn in 2012 when he lost his only sibling to cancer. That loss sparked a mission that now spans cutting-edge diagnostics, bold technological innovation, and a commitment to public health that’s as personal as it is professional.

We explore:

• How Cancer Check Labs is changing the cancer conversation with blood tests capable of detecting cancer at Stage 0—before a tumor even forms.
• The psychological challenges of early detection: When is early too early? And how do we avoid panic and instead inspire action?
• The emerging concept of “dialysis for cancer”—a mind-blowing technology in development that could filter cancer cells directly from the bloodstream.
• Why Sumit’s approach outpaces earlier tools like Cologuard in both precision and peace of mind.
• How the post-pandemic world views health tech, and what it takes to earn the trust of both patients and physicians.
• The “Save a Firefighter” initiative, a nonprofit offering free cancer screenings to our front-line heroes—where 72% of line-of-duty deaths are cancer-related.

And most importantly, we look ahead to a future where routine, multi-cancer blood screening could become as normal as checking your cholesterol—a future where knowledge saves lives, and where fear gives way to empowerment.

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We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.

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From heroin addiction and a jail cell to ultramarathons and a microphone—Shawn Livingston’s life is nothing short of extraordinary. Kicked out of the military for drug abuse and staring down a 20-year prison sentence, a judge gave him one last chance. What he did with that chance is a lesson in redemption, mental toughness, and raw authenticity. His story will shake you, inspire you, and challenge everything you think you know about resilience.

Why would someone coming out of addiction and incarceration run 100 miles? Because for Shawn, running is medicine. It gave him what pills and therapy never could—a way to process pain, rebuild identity, and fight back against every demon that once tried to bury him. Today, he’s not just a combat veteran or a former addict—he’s a speaker, mentor, ultramarathoner, weight lifter and host of the powerful podcast I Am Redemption.

In this episode of the Crackin Backs Podcast, Shawn opens up about:

• The moment in court that changed his life
• How running helped him rewrite his story
• What addiction and war never taught him that the first mile of an ultramarathon did
• How to silence the mental walls that scream "quit"
• The meaning behind his mantra: Be Somebody’s Pacer
• Why he has zero regrets—and how you can find strength in your past, no matter how dark

This is more than a comeback story. It’s a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck, defeated, or alone. Because everyone has a 100-mile mountain to climb—and Shawn Livingston proves it’s possible to reach the top.

Watch his full documentary: 100 Miles to Redemption Listen to his podcast: I Am Redemption Podcast Learn more about Shawn: www.iamredemption.com

We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies.

Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast