What happens after you kill to survive?

It was Mother’s Day, 2013.
Tennyson Jacobson was home with her newborn and her mom when a man slipped through an unlocked door. In seconds, her safe world vanished—he grabbed her by the ponytail, robbed her, and disappeared.

The next night, he came back.
There was a fight. A knife.
And by the time it was over, the man who tried to destroy her family was dead on her floor.

Most stories end here. But this is where Tennyson’s begins.

In this raw and deeply honest episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we go beyond the headlines to ask the real question: How do you heal after surviving the unimaginable?

What does it take to trust again when your nervous system never lets you forget?
How do you reclaim safety in your own skin?
And why did this terrifying night lead her to a journey of resilience, Internal Family Systems therapy, spiritual exploration, and ultimately… her book, Mother of All Days?

This conversation is about what no one talks about: the years after. It’s about the body keeping score, listening to whispers of intuition, and discovering strength you never knew you had.

Do you think you know what happens after trauma? Think again.

Learn more about Tennyson Jacobson and her work:
Facebook Page: HERE
Book: Mother of All Days – Buy on Amazon

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How far would you go to reshape medicine?

Dr. Janakan Krishnarajah has led over 100 clinical trials, transitioning from bedside physician to a biotech disruptor. On this episode, he reveals that turning point—and the early challenge that redefined his path.

Next: he developed Wafermine, the world’s first sublingual ketamine wafer for acute pain—a bold alternative in the opioid era. How did he convince skeptics this wasn’t anesthesia or recreational use, but revolutionary pain management? We dig into the story behind the innovation and the FDA and EMA approvals that made Phase 3 trials possible

And then came Xativa, a freeze-dried medicinal cannabis wafer. We explore how iX Biopharma pushed this disruptive therapy into mainstream medicine—despite regulatory headwinds and stigma.

This isn't all success: Dr. Krishnarajah opens up about a major setback when dreaming big went wrong—and the lessons that changed his leadership style. You’ll hear why he lives by “pursue life with your whole heart, without regrets,” and how that mantra shapes innovation and company culture at iX Biopharma.

From the explosive growth of the global medicinal cannabis market to the rise of longevity medicine, this conversation spans the past, present, and future of healthcare. What does sublingual NAD for longevity really hold? Is it breakthrough or overhyped? Only one way to find out.

Want the full story behind modern medicine’s boldest bets? Tune in now.

Learn more about Dr. Janakan Krishnarajah and iX Biopharma:

• Official site: ixbiopharma.com
• Product pipeline & platform WaferiX: HERE

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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Dr. Eva Nowakowski-Sims: Where Psychedelics, Trauma, and Somatic Therapy Collide

She’s a PhD, a licensed clinical social worker, a certified yoga teacher, and a psychedelic-assisted therapist. She lifts weights as therapy. She breathes, moves, and guides with intention.

And in a world still stuck on surface-level mental health solutions, Dr. Eva Nowakowski-Sims is flipping the script—inviting us to go deeper into the body, beyond talk therapy, and into the sacred space where healing actually happens.

In this raw and revealing episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we dive into a conversation that challenges conventional therapy models and explores what it means to truly heal trauma—through the body, through breath, and yes, through psychedelics like MDMA and psilocybin.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why talk therapy alone often falls short—and what finally made Dr. Eva say “there has to be more”
• The controversial but effective use of psychedelic-assisted therapy, and how to separate healing from "drug culture"
• What trauma-informed weightlifting looks like—and how strength can unlock emotional breakthroughs
• Why yoga, breathwork, and somatics are essential for releasing trauma that words can’t reach
• The visible and visceral signs of real transformation in the therapy room
• How trauma shows up in the body—and how movement can help move it out
• The systemic barriers to healing and the ethical questions surrounding access to these powerful tools
• What Dr. Eva tells people who feel like they’ve “tried everything” and are still stuck
• Her vision for the next generation of trauma therapists—and the outdated mental health beliefs we must leave behind

This isn’t therapy as you know it. This is real, embodied healing—from someone who’s walking the talk.

Learn More About Dr. Eva Nowakowski-Sims:

Instagram: HERE

LinkedIn : HERE

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