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11/12/2025

When the body stays in “alarm mode,” the brain starts working against you.

In this clip, Dr. Holly Christy explains how trauma and PTSD increase blood flow to the brain’s alarm centers — like the amygdala — while decreasing flow to the prefrontal cortex, where judgment and decision-making happen.

That shift makes it harder to think clearly, solve problems, or stay calm — especially in high-pressure professions like law enforcement or the military.

🎧 Full episode: https://youtu.be/dgVEeVONee0

11/10/2025

It all started with one patient’s question: “Why don’t people know about this?”

In this clip, Dr. Holly Christy shares the origin story behind The Bridge Back Project — how a single conversation inspired her to launch a nonprofit dedicated to research, education, and collaboration in advancing healing practices.

What began as one person’s curiosity turned into a mission to bring new medical understanding to the world.

🎧 Full episode: https://youtu.be/dgVEeVONee0

11/07/2025

In this conversation, Kristin Barnes and Dr. Holly Christy explore how the body’s systems are far more interconnected than most people realize — especially when it comes to inflammation.

As they discuss the vagal inflammatory reflex, Dr. Christy shares how the body’s nerves and arteries run side by side, creating powerful communication pathways that regulate immune response. Even dental ligaments, she explains, can influence inflammation through their connection with the vagus nerve.

It’s a fascinating look at how understanding the body’s internal design can open new doors for healing and whole-body wellness.

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Full episode: https://youtu.be/dgVEeVONee0

11/05/2025

Most therapies focus on a single area — one muscle, one nerve, one problem spot.
But real healing often requires a full-system approach.

Dr Holly Christy talks about how this breakthrough method targets every nerve connected to every organ in the autonomic nervous system… and that changes everything.

Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgVEeVONee0












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In this powerful episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast, host Dr. Kristin Barnes welcomes Dr. Holly Christy—natu...
11/03/2025

In this powerful episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast, host Dr. Kristin Barnes welcomes Dr. Holly Christy—naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and founder of The Bridge Back Project—for a fascinating look into the world of fascial counterstrain, an emerging hands-on therapy changing how we understand chronic pain, trauma, and healing.

Dr. Christy shares insights from her recently published study in the Military Medicine journal, which examined the impact of counterstrain therapy on veterans and first responders living with chronic pain and PTSD. Together, she and Dr. Barnes explore how this precise, physiology-based approach can help reset the body’s nervous system—offering relief where traditional medicine often falls short.

From life-altering patient stories to groundbreaking clinical results, this conversation sheds light on the future of integrative care. Dr. Christy also discusses her vision for expanding access through The Bridge Back Project, which funds treatments and research for trauma recovery and supports practitioners dedicated to this work.

If you’ve ever wondered how the body holds—and can release—pain and trauma, this episode is a must-listen.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/dgVEeVONee0

11/03/2025

In our next episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast, Dr. Kristin Barnes sits down with Dr. Holly Christy—naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and founder of the Bridge Back Project—to explore how fascial counterstrain is helping people move from pain to peace.

Discover how this breakthrough approach is changing lives for veterans, first responders, and anyone carrying the weight of chronic pain or trauma.

Full episode drops soon: https://www.youtube.com/

10/18/2025

After 9/11, researchers studied firefighters at Ground Zero and found something unexpected: those who had access to sauna therapy fared significantly better in their recovery. On The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast, Angela Skudin shares this compelling data with host Dr. Kristin Barnes—and explains why sauna therapy became a cornerstone in her own healing journey.

Angela opens up about the days when even standing in the shower was too much. But sitting in a sauna? That was possible. That was powerful. For those battling chronic illness or detox fatigue, she offers a lifeline: if you can’t move, you can still sweat. Her advice is clear—start with what you can do, even if that’s just zipping into a $300 home sauna and letting your body release what it’s been holding.

Hear more practical healing strategies from Angela Skudin in the full episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast with Dr. Kristin Barnes: https://youtu.be/OfAtApyAIx8

10/17/2025

A text message changed everything. Angela Skudin tells Dr. Kristin Barnes about a first responder who, after an Ibogaine journey, not only ditched his CPAP machine—but felt like himself again, emotionally and physically. “I feel the way I did before I became a police officer,” he said.

That moment captures the mission of the Casey Skudin 343 Fund: to give back the freedom and peace so many lose in service. Through structured journeys and aftercare, Angela helps restore what trauma tried to steal.

Watch the full episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast now: https://youtu.be/OfAtApyAIx8

10/15/2025

In this episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast, Angela Skudin sets the record straight with Dr. Kristin Barnes: many first responders live paycheck to paycheck. Insurance doesn’t always cover what they need—especially when it comes to healing from trauma, illness, or injury.

Angela speaks candidly about her own experience as a first responder’s wife, watching her family struggle with financial burdens despite having insurance. The Casey Skudin 343 Fund exists to fill that gap—and to give our heroes the care they truly deserve.

Watch the full story on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OfAtApyAIx8

10/13/2025

First responders thrive in controlled chaos—and psychedelic journeys are no different. On The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast, Angela Skudin shares how breathwork became a foundational tool in the healing journeys of the first responders she supports. She explains to Dr. Kristin Barnes why it’s a simple but powerful first step.

The breath is free, ever-present, and incredibly effective at calming the nervous system. Angela shares how it’s often the first tool they teach—a grounding force in moments of anxiety or uncertainty.

📺 Full episode on YouTube with Dr. Kristin Barnes: https://youtu.be/OfAtApyAIx8

10/11/2025

Angela Skudin gets real with Dr. Kristin Barnes on The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast: psychedelics are not a magic bullet. Healing requires structure, coaching, and a safe space to process. Through the 343 Fund, Angela provides a full year of support to first responders—from detox to integration.

This reel breaks down how trauma healing is layered, how veterans and first responders share common ground, and how a coach can guide the journey. Psychedelics may start the fire, but community carries the flame.

Watch the full episode with Dr. Kristin Barnes on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OfAtApyAIx8

10/10/2025

What happens when your illness gets misdiagnosed as delusion? Angela Skudin joins Dr. Kristin Barnes on The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast to share how bee venom therapy, psychedelics, and a refusal to be gaslit saved her life. Her resilience shines through as she opens up about the years of pain, skepticism, and eventual healing.

Dr. Barnes recalls a lesson from med school: “Believe your patients first.” That idea drives this conversation on being seen, heard, and validated—especially when dealing with conditions the system doesn’t fully understand. Angela’s story is proof that unconventional paths can lead to true recovery.

Full episode available now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OfAtApyAIx8

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