In this episode of The Weaponized Body, host Dr. Ryan Hewitt makes a compelling case for why everyone needs a chiropractor on their health team to build a resilient, high-performance body and mind. Moving beyond the outdated stigma of chiropractic as a “911 service” for pain relief, Dr. Ryan explains how concierge chiropractic care at his Innate Wellness Center promotes health, prevents setbacks, and optimizes performance. With over 15 years of experience, he shares five key reasons chiropractic is essential: acting as a first line of defense for injuries, knowing patients’ baselines for personalized care, neutralizing modern stressors, offering the safest form of healthcare, and delivering high-performance care outside insurance constraints.

Dr. Ryan illustrates with real patient stories, like saving a teen from unnecessary medical runarounds by pinpointing a spinal issue. He highlights tools like digital X-rays, soft wave tissue regeneration, and functional blood work, emphasizing chiropractic’s role in addressing physical, chemical, and emotional stressors. For those seeking longevity and resilience, this episode is a must-listen, packed with actionable insights and a call to build a health team that prioritizes prevention and potential over reactive fixes.

Key Takeaways

First Line of Defense: Chiropractors provide precise diagnostics and conservative care for injuries, saving time and money compared to insurance-driven systems.

Personalized Baselines: Routine visits allow chiropractors to know your movement patterns, stressors, and goals, catching imbalances early.

Neutralizing Stressors: Chiropractic corrects spinal subluxations to reduce physical and neurological stress, promoting homeostasis and resilience.

Safest Healthcare: With low malpractice claims, chiropractic is a low-risk, high-reward option for non-emergency issues.

High-Performance Care: Concierge chiropractic, paired with tools like blood work and tissue regeneration, supports long-term health and performance.

“Don’t wait for the system to fix you. Build a health team like your life depends on it; because it does.” — Dr. Ryan Hewitt

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In this episode of The Weaponized Body, Dr. Ryan Hewitt delivers a wake-up call for men trapped in the modern "pleasure trap." He explores how society’s easy access to instant gratification—through food, porn, screens, and substances—dulls a man’s edge and enslaves him to comfort. Dr. Ryan explains how our biology, wired to seek pleasure and avoid pain, clashes with today’s environment, leading to a loss of control over mind, body, and emotions. By sharing his own struggles and triumphs, he outlines a path to reclaiming power through mindset discipline, metabolic mastery, and daily movement, urging listeners to prioritize long-term fulfillment over fleeting dopamine hits.

Dr. Ryan offers practical tactics for breaking free, including structured eating plans, preserving sexual energy for meaningful intimacy, and practicing morning silence to build mental resilience. He emphasizes that a "weaponized dad" doesn’t reject pleasure but refuses to depend on it, focusing instead on discipline and purpose to build a life of strength, health, and leadership. This episode is a rallying cry for men to reject sedation, take responsibility for their habits, and become examples for their families and communities, delivering actionable steps to live with intention and power.

Key Takeaways:

• Pleasure Trap: Instant gratification from food, screens, or substances undermines mental and physical strength.

• Mindset Discipline: Practicing silence and meditation builds willpower and emotional control.

• Metabolic Mastery: Eating with intention, focusing on real foods, fuels your mission, not cravings.

• Movement as Ritual: Daily exercise, regardless of mood, is essential for a strong, functional body.

• Reclaim Power: Conserving energy for meaningful pursuits, like intimacy or creativity, enhances fulfillment.

“A man who needs pleasure is no longer dangerous. Rewire your instincts to reclaim your edge.” — Dr. Ryan Hewitt

Learn more about Dr. Ryan Hewitt by visiting the following links:

Dr. Ryan Hewitt Website

The Weaponized Body Program

Weaponized wellness HRT

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Join Dr. Ryan Hewitt on the Weaponized Body Podcast as he tackles a critical issue in modern healthcare: why “normal” lab results might be leaving you in the dark about your health. If you’re feeling tired, foggy, inflamed, or struggling with weight gain despite “normal” labs, you’re not crazy—you’re likely under-tested. Dr. Ryan, a telehealth expert and founder of Weaponized Wellness, exposes the limitations of standard routine physical labs, which often include only 19 biomarkers designed to detect disease, not optimize health. In this episode, he breaks down why insurance-based medicine falls short and shares five affordable, game-changing tests—APO B, Cystatin C, Ferritin, Fasting Insulin, and GGT—that reveal deeper insights into your metabolic health, inflammation, and more. Tune in to learn how to advocate for better testing and take control of your wellness with proactive, data-driven strategies.

Main Points Featured in the Episode:

• Limited Standard Labs: Routine physicals typically include only 19 biomarkers, like CBC and CMP, focused on detecting disease, not optimizing health.

• Insurance-Based Medicine: Reactive and minimal, standard labs miss root-cause insights and compare you to an unhealthy “average” population.

• Five Key Tests: APO B (cholesterol particle health), Cystatin C (kidney function), Ferritin (oxidative stress), Fasting Insulin (metabolic health), and GGT (liver stress) add critical depth without high costs.

• Proactive Health: Adding these tests helps uncover dysfunction early, preventing years of undetected issues.

• Free Resource: Dr. Ryan offers a guide to these tests in the show notes to bring to your next doctor’s visit.

“Your body’s your weapon. Don’t settle for a dull blade—test smarter, live sharper, and get proactive about your health.” - Dr. Ryan Hewitt

Learn more about Dr. Ryan Hewitt by visiting the following links:

Dr. Ryan Hewitt Website

The Weaponized Body Program

Weaponized wellness HRT

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