What happens when everything you thought defined you… is taken in a single moment?

For Daniel Carlton, that moment came in 2012 while serving as a U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, when he stepped on an IED—losing one leg and nearly losing the other. It was a near-death experience that would have ended most people’s story.

It didn’t end his.

In this episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we go far beyond injury and recovery. This is a conversation about identity, resilience, purpose, and what it really takes to rebuild a life after everything changes.

Daniel didn’t just survive—he chose to push the limits of what’s possible. From endurance rucks and extreme physical challenges to beekeeping, and leading others through suffering with purpose… he’s redefining what strength actually looks like.

This is not motivation.
This is perspective.

In this episode, we explore:

1. The moment everything changed—and the decision that followed
2. What the darkest days actually looked like after limb loss and trauma
3. How to rebuild identity when your body and life are no longer the same
4. Why people who suffer often choose harder paths—not easier ones
5. What endurance rucks reveal about pain, trauma, and human connection
6. The mindset that allows someone to keep going when most people quit
7. How to turn loss into purpose—and help others do the same

If you’ve ever faced adversity, loss, or a moment that forced you to question who you are… this episode will stay with you.

About Daniel Carlton

Daniel Carlton is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret) soldier, Ranger qualified, and 2? Purple Heart recipient. A husband and father of eight, Daniel survived a catastrophic IED blast in combat that resulted in limb loss and severe injuries to his remaining leg.

Since 2012, he has committed his life to pushing physical and mental limits—participating in endurance rucks, extreme challenges, and community-driven events that help others confront pain, trauma, and growth. Beyond the battlefield, Daniel is also a beekeeper, leader, and advocate for resilience, proving that purpose doesn’t end after tragedy—it begins there.

If you’re looking for a conversation about what’s possible after everything falls apart—this is it.

For more information on the group he is working with.

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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What if chronic pain isn’t a tissue problem—but a brain map problem?

If you’ve ever thought, “My pain must be structural,” today’s episode flips that script. On the Crackin’ Backs Podcast we dive into why pain persists, how the nervous system and brain maps shape sensation, and how skilled manual therapy can update the body’s map instead of masking symptoms.

We’re joined by Dr. Steven Capobianco, co-founder of RockTape and one of the sharpest minds redefining pain, movement, and human performance through neuroscience-informed approaches to chronic pain and sensory-driven movement therapy.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why pain isn’t always a tissue injury and what “back being out” really means
• How manual therapy becomes sensory input to update the nervous system
• What most people misunderstand about nervous system regulation
• The difference between outer maps and inner body maps
• How chronic pain makes the body feel unsafe—and what truly restores safety
• Why patients shouldn’t be passive on the table but active participants in their recovery
• When manual therapy empowers vs when it creates dependency

This episode is essential listening if you’re struggling with lingering pain, movement limitations, or feel like you’ve tried everything without getting answers. By the end, you’ll understand pain through a neuro-sensory lens, not just a structural one.

About Dr. Steven Capobianco

Dr. Steven “Capo” Capobianco, DC, MA, DACRB, CSCS, PES is a movement expert, sports chiropractor, and co-founder of RockTape—a globally recognized company blending neuroscience, movement education, and therapeutic techniques to enhance performance and reduce pain. He holds advanced degrees in kinesiology and chiropractic medicine, a Diplomate in Rehabilitation, and performance certifications from the NSCA and NASM. Dr. Capo lectures internationally, authored the Fascial Movement Taping manual, and teaches clinicians worldwide how to move clients out of pain and into performance.

Learn more about Dr. Capobianco and movement science:

RockTape official site: https://rocktape.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

If you’re tired of working harder and getting the same results… this episode is for you.

Most people don’t fail because they lack effort.
They fail because they repeat the same thinking, habits, and identity—year after year—with new goals but the same outcomes.
Today on the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we go beyond motivation to expose the invisible mental patterns that quietly control discipline, confidence, and performance under pressure.

We’re joined by Max Rooke, peak performance coach, author, speaker, and Associate Head Coach at Pepperdine University Women’s Soccer, to break down the real mental game reset successful people need in 2026.

In this episode we explore:
• Why your habits, identity, and thinking—not effort—determine your results
• The mental patterns that sabotage confidence, focus, and execution
• What top performers fear more than failure
• How nervous system regulation beats willpower every time
• The one internal skill that separates clutch performers from quiet collapsers
• Three daily mental habits that actually rewire confidence and self-trust
• How breakthrough moments change everything—if you lean in

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, entrepreneur, or high-achiever quietly struggling with self-doubt, performance anxiety, or inconsistency, this conversation will change how you think about success, identity, and the mental work that actually matters.

About Max Rooke

Max Rooke is a performance coach, author, speaker, and Associate Head Coach for Pepperdine University Women’s Soccer, specializing in helping high performers master the mental game of confidence, decision-making, and consistency. He’s the author of Max Moments: Powerful Lessons to Help You Break Through From Good to Great, a book of impactful insights designed to shift thinking and elevate performance. His Life 2 The Max philosophy supports top performers, leaders, and teams in redefining success and living with clarity and purpose.

Learn more and get Max’s book here: HERE

Max Moments book & breakthrough journal: 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