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Osteopathy Unplugged

Steve Paulus, DO & Bonnie Gintis, DO

We developed Osteopathy Unplugged out of our passion for Osteopathy and the recognition that our profession needs a more intimate conversation about who we are and what we do. We interweave the philosophy of Osteopathy with clinical relevance and reveal our inner vision into the real-world workings of how we practice and live Osteopathy as a way of being. We are creating a comprehensive "textbook" of Osteopathic Clinical Philosophy based upon the 21st century oral tradition of podcasting. The foundational episodes will be free of charge, wherever you get your podcasts. The complete collection will only be offered at: www.patreon.com/osteopathyunplugged

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#44
August 21 · 10 min
Episode 44 - The Complexities of Treating Friends with Osteopathic Manipulation
In this episode we explore the complexities of treating established friends with Osteopathic Manipulation. What should we be aware of when entering this new phase of your relationship with friends? ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at https://www.patreon.com/OsteopathyUnplugged
#43
July 21 · 17 min
Episode 43 - Treating Family Members with Osteopathic Manipulation
In this first episode in a series, we will spotlight the specifics of treating family members with Osteopathic Manipulation. This episode will lay the foundation for all of the following episodes that cover the myriad complexities and ethics of treating people who aren’t formally patients. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Osteopathy
#42
June 27 · 15 min
Episode 42 – Brachial Neuritis a Case History: The Work of Dr. Rollin Becker
One of our listeners, an Osteopath from France asked us to comment on how Dr Becker approaches, “being guided by the mechanism.” Rollin Becker, DO presented a case history where he outlined his Osteopathic Treatment approaches. We will deconstruct this case history and interpret the complexities of Dr. Becker’s work. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at https://www.patreon.c
#41
May 31 · 14 min
Episode 41 - The Osteopathic Handshake: First Contact
The apparently simple act of offering a handshake has profound Osteopathic significance. The handshake is the start of an Osteopathic treatment. Steve presents his unique way of beginning the diagnostic and therapeutic process by the use of the common greeting and farewell—the ritual of the handshake. The handshake is so much more than just a greeting or farewell gesture. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complet
#40
April 17 · 12 min
Episode 40 - Prolonged Inhalation and Prolonged Exhalation: Guided Breath Awareness Exploration
In this episode, Bonnie will be offering guided experiences for you to cultivate awareness of your breath. These exercises will lead you to develop a more deeply felt experience of self-defacilitation with prolonged exhalation, as well as sensing the effects of prolonged inhalation on your attention. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at https://www.patreon.com/OsteopathyUnpl
#39
March 20 · 7 min
Episode 39 - Zen and the Art of Osteopathy
In this episode we explore a classic Zen Buddhist legend to help elucidate the topic of paying attention during an Osteopathic Treatment. Beginning with awareness of our own of breath, especially prolonged exhalation and prolonged inhalation, we can discover how to regulate our own nervous systems in order to better help our patients. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at http
#38
February 6 · 15 min
Episode 38 - Osteopathic Pathophysiology: The Osteopathic Facilitated Segment Theory
This episode explores the focal Osteopathic Theory of the Facilitated Segment and we are expanding this influential Osteopathic concept with a new theory of Global Facilitation. Global Facilitation and Hyperfacilitation affect the whole body and mind and drive a persistent fight-or-flight response. We propose ways to clinically address these states with Osteopathic Manipulation. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The
Dec 27, 2025 · 8 min
Episode 37: That was Then. This is Now: A Deeper Dive
This is a deeper dive into Episode 34, where we explored the many and nuanced meanings of this quote from Robert Fulford, DO, “Patients were a lot easier to treat before World War II.” Thanks to our listeners who responded with so many great questions and comments, we have created a whole episode in response. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at https://www.patreon.com/Osteop
#36
Nov 26, 2025 · 6 min
Episode 36: The Problem with Supplements and other Non-Osteopathic Interventions: Timing is Everything
All non-osteopathic complementary therapies must be well timed, so that the awareness of what is effective is evident. In an Osteopathic treatment context, it’s crucial when we introduce a non-Osteopathic element. This episode isn’t about the specifics of supplements. It is about optimizing the timing of all other treatments to support the learning process of both the Osteopath and the patient. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get yo
#35
Oct 24, 2025 · 8 min
Episode 35: Having a Bad Day at the Office?
What if you're having a bad day, for any reason, like illness, injury, or emotional upset, and you still need to see patients? In this episode we explore many scenarios and talk about options for making creative and responsible choices. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at https://www.patreon.com/OsteopathyUnplugged Please sign up for our mailing list news about our podcast b
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Sep 27, 2025 · 8 min
Episode 34: That was Then. This is Now.
How have cultural and historical shifts over the 133-year lifetime of Osteopathy changed the clinical practice of our profession? We all recognize that the Osteopathic practice has evolved since 1892—but our patients have changed as well. Robert Fulford, DO once said, “Patients were a lot easier to treat before World War II.” We will explore how more recent cultural events and social upheavals have changed the patient population and therefore, have changed the way we practice clinical Osteopathy
#33
Aug 26, 2025 · 8 min
Episode 33: Osteopathy and The Myth of the Single Treatment Miracle
Osteopathy has the extraordinary power to address clinical situations in a novel way and create seemingly miraculous outcomes. As DOs, we think of these remarkable treatment responses as everyday occurrences. But patients often want and believe an Osteopathic Treatment to be miraculous. True healing has its own pace and tempo. Therapeutic responses are the prerogative of the patient—not the Osteopath. Listen and join us as we explore the complexities of healing in Osteopathy and The Myth of the
#32
Jul 20, 2025 · 7 min
Episode 32: Always Touch the Part That Hurts
Do we give the patient what they want or do we give the patient what they need? The answer to this question is in this episode. We explore the interpersonal value of always touching the body part involved in the patient’s chief concern. And because we are Osteopaths, we need to determine if this pain is cause or effect. Fundamentally, the connection that happens between two people when the area of suffering is touched, happens at a deep and profound level. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational
#31
Jun 26, 2025 · 7 min
Episode 31: Treating the Osteopath: Caring for the Caregiver
How we care for ourselves, or how we ignore our wellbeing, influences the way we care for others. How can we encourage and teach our patients to care for themselves if we don’t do that for ourselves? How do we model self-care to the young Osteopathic students that we teach? In this episode, we take a dive into exploring the possibilities of why and how as Osteopath we might want to seriously consider choosing to be cared for by one of our colleagues. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episo
#30
May 17, 2025 · 5 min
Episode 30: Release — Is it Beneficial, or an Oversimplified Illusion?
Is “release,” a valid and helpful term in Osteopathy? Or is the whole idea of release an oversimplified illusion? ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at https://www.patreon.com/OsteopathyUnplugged Please sign up for our mailing list news about our podcast by entering your email in the "Subscribe to our mailing list" section at the bottom of each page at www.OsteopathyUnplugge
#29
Apr 16, 2025 · 46 min
Episode 29 - The Four Tenets of Osteopathic Medicine—A Dissent
In this episode we explore The Four Tenets of Osteopathic Medicine and ask if they are truly distinctive to Osteopathy, or are merely good foundational principles for anyone in healthcare. AT Still had nothing to with these tenets. They were created by a committee of the AOA in 1953. This is one of the FREE Foundational Episodes, along with Episodes 1-6 and 12. The complete collection is only available at https://www.patreon.com/OsteopathyUnplugged Please consider becoming a subscriber or suppo
#28
Mar 17, 2025 · 10 min
Episode 28 - The Four Anatomies of Osteopathic Perception: A Deeper Dive Part 2 – Clinical Examples
In this episode we explore more questions and comments that arose from Episodes 26 and 27, and use clinical examples to further clarify the concept of The Four Anatomies of Osteopathic Perception. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at https://www.patreon.com/OsteopathyUnplugged Please sign up for our mailing list news about our podcast by entering your email in the "Subscribe
#27
Feb 16, 2025 · 13 min
Episode 27 - The Four Anatomies of Osteopathic Perception – A Deeper Dive, Part 1
In this episode we explore questions and comments that arose from Episode 26, regarding the concept of The Four Anatomies of Osteopathic Perception. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at https://www.patreon.com/OsteopathyUnplugged Please sign up for our mailing list news about our podcast by entering your email in the "Subscribe to our mailing list" section at the bottom of ea
#26
Nov 27, 2024 · 9 min
Episode 26 - The Four Anatomies of Osteopathic Perception
This episode presents a new concept that Bonnie adapted from her Continuum practice, The Four Anatomies of Osteopathic Perception: personal, cultural, biological and cosmic. Developing awareness of these viewpoints can enrich Osteopathic perception as well as clinical diagnosis and treatment.
#25
Sep 20, 2024 · 9 min
Episode 25 - The Curious Case of the Cooper with the Infected Knee And the Extraordinary Dr Andrew Taylor Still
This episode is part of our Origin Story series. This is an important case history that documents how Still worked clinically in the early days (1880s) while he was developing the healthcare system he later named Osteopathy. We deconstruct this case history to explore what we think might have happened clinically and Osteopathically. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at https:

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