The Code: A Guide to Health and Human Performance

169. Why Deferring Health Costs You More Than Money

Waiting until pain gets worse guarantees it’ll cost you more time, more money, and more of the life you want to live.
 
This episode starts with a conversation about amortization in commercial real estate, but quickly shifts to something more personal: the way we treat our own pain. Dr. Andrew Fix shares how this financial concept mirrors the way many people delay dealing with physical discomfort. Why do we wait until pain becomes unbearable before we act? And what does that delay actually cost us?
 
Drawing from his own experience with a chronic Achilles issue, Dr. Fix walks through the consequences of postponing care. Small problems become harder to solve. The investment required, whether time, money, or energy, only grows.
 
You can’t spread out your pain like a loan. And you can’t ignore it forever. So the question becomes: are you willing to invest in your health now, or are you prepared to pay more for it later?
 
Quotes
“The longer we wait to deal with something that is physically bothering us, typically the harder it is, the longer it takes, the more expensive it is to deal with then.” (03:56 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Had I just addressed this seriously from the get-go, and not treated it like it wasn’t that important, oh my gosh, life would have been much better.” (06:49 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“If you can just take the small things seriously, they don’t have to turn into big things.” (07:06 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“You cannot amortize your health.” (07:16 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“You will either choose to invest in your health and wellness or you’ll be forced to pay for your sickness and your disease or your injuries later.” (07:39 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
 
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168. Breathing First: Mastering the Fundamentals | Dr. Andy Sabatier

Most of us breathe more than 20,000 times a day without realizing how much it's working against us, fueling stress, wasting energy, and keeping us stuck in survival mode.
 
Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Dr. Andy Sabatier, a physical therapist who left behind a high-performance sports and ICU background to focus entirely on one thing: helping people breathe better. Together, they unpack the difference between functional and dysfunctional breathing and why this one act, done unconsciously all day long, has a ripple effect on pain, posture, stress, endurance, sleep, and more.
 
Dr. Sabatier explains why mouth breathing can push us into chronic fight-or-flight, how nose breathing activates the diaphragm and downshifts the nervous system, and what happens when we retrain our breath to work for us instead of against us. He breaks down his “14 words of functional breathing,” shares a client story that reshaped his entire practice, and offers a simple framework for how to begin.
 
This conversation isn’t about hacks or techniques. It’s a call to take ownership of something we already do, and use it to feel better, move better, and live with more ease.
 
Quotes
“Breathing is the single most impactful action any human being performs more than 20,000 times every day.” (03:47 | Dr. Andy Sabatier)
“How we breathe is how we feel, and how we feel is how we breathe.” (06:31 | Dr. Andy Sabatier)
“Conscious breathing trains subconscious breathing.” (35:47 | Dr. Andy Sabatier)
“Breathing is a privilege, it’s a play, it’s a practice, and ultimately it’s a performance.” (42:27 | Dr. Andy Sabatier)
“There is no perfect breathing. Your breathing is your own. You’re the only one that can do it. You’re the only one that can get fascinated by it. And building a relationship where you feel like this is something I enjoy is another way of trusting yourself and loving yourself that previously just hasn’t been explored.” (56:52 | Dr. Andy Sabatier)
 
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167. Exposing the Myths: Health Insurance Lies & the Problem with Cookie-Cutter Healthcare

Using insurance for physical therapy might feel like a smart move until you see the price you’re paying in time, money, and results.
 
When Dr. Andrew Fix sat in on a client’s post-op appointment, he didn’t expect the orthopedic surgeon to describe their own physical therapy department as “a factory.” But that offhand comment revealed something bigger: a system that’s become overloaded, rushed, and driven by insurance reimbursement instead of patient outcomes. So why are so many people still choosing in-network care? And what are they actually getting for their money?
 
In this episode, Dr. Fix breaks down how insurance is shaping the way physical therapy is delivered and how those choices affect real people. He explains why high-volume clinics are the norm, how reimbursement cuts are pushing providers to see more patients in less time, and why many people end up with surprise bills despite thinking their care is “covered.”
 
This is a conversation about time, trust, and the true cost of healthcare. If you’ve ever felt confused by your insurance or unsure whether cash-pay care is worth it, this episode gives you a clearer way to think about your options.
 
Quotes
“The clinic is so crowded with clients and the schedule of the therapist is so full with people every day that the clients don't get a very personalized and individualized experience.” (03:48 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
“The orthopedic office has their own physical therapy department, but the physicians, because they don’t like the quality of the experience that clients are receiving downstairs... they’re choosing to refer their clients elsewhere, where it takes money out of their practice’s pocket.” (04:46 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
“Every year, we as consumers, you as consumers, pay more for health insurance... but then, every year, it seems like your insurance is covering less and less and less.” (06:19 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“I can absolutely promise you that it is not necessarily cheaper to go to an in-network place versus an out-of-network or cash pay style office.” (10:01 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
“We get to spend so much more time with the client that we can oftentimes achieve the same or typically a better outcome in a fewer number of sessions... you get back that one finite resource that none of us have enough of, and that’s time.” (14:04 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
 
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166. Optimize Your Day with Lifestyle Intelligence | Dr. Lloyd Glauberman

Most of us know the basics: eat well, move your body, get enough sleep. So why is it still so hard to live a healthy lifestyle?
 
Dr. Andrew Fix is joined by Dr. Lloyd Glauberman, a psychotherapist with more than 40 years of experience, to talk about why common sense habits have become so difficult to maintain. They explore the idea of “lifestyle intelligence,” a concept rooted in the natural instincts we’re born with, like knowing when we’re hungry or tired, and how those instincts get overwritten by cultural norms, screens, and stress.
 
Why do we have more information about health than ever, yet obesity rates keep climbing? Why is stress management something we constantly talk about but rarely prioritize? This episode takes a clear-eyed look at how small, daily decisions shape long-term health and why behavior change often feels so hard to sustain.
 
Dr. Glauberman also shares how his work blends psychology and technology to help people stay on track, starting with a few minutes a day. If you’ve ever felt stuck between knowing what to do and actually doing it, this conversation will hit home.
 
Quotes
“Instead of self-esteem, what we really have is selfie-esteem. We have this artificial entity we’ve created that we sell to the public on screen. That’s us now.” (10:35 | Dr. Lloyd Glauberman)
“Everybody on some level understands what’s important… It’s getting them to do these things. So my job is to present information in ways that it is more likely to be understood, stored, and utilized. Because if it’s not utilized, it doesn’t matter.” (30:03 | Dr. Lloyd Glauberman)
“You know what one of the most difficult parts we’ve never spoken a lot to when it comes to people losing weight? …is when they’re successful.” (33:18 | Dr. Lloyd Glauberman)
“The whole idea is you’ve got to get people used to this. There, getting there is part one, staying there is part two.” (34:02 | Dr. Lloyd Glauberman)
“The process of becoming ill or dysfunctional is so slow, so silent... All of that sensory information that will eventually lead to chronic disease is invisible.” (47:12 | Dr. Lloyd Glauberman)
“Life is about what you do most of the time, not all the time.” (52:55 | Dr. Lloyd Glauberman)
 
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165. A Case for Seeking Guidance and Mentorship

Asking for help isn’t a weakness; it’s one of the fastest ways to get where you want to go.
 
When did we start believing that real leaders don’t need guidance? Dr. Andrew Fix takes a closer look at a recent Toyota campaign featuring Damian Lillard and unpacks the message that mentorship somehow conflicts with leadership. He doesn’t buy it, and explains why that mindset holds people back.
 
In this episode, Dr. Fix makes the case for mentorship as a key part of growth, not a detour from it. Even the most elite performers have coaches. So why do so many people hesitate to ask for help?
 
Whether you’re chasing a health goal, navigating your career, or trying to level up in any part of life, this is a reminder that seeking guidance isn’t a sign you’re falling behind. It’s a smart move toward getting where you actually want to go.
 
Quotes
“One of the most efficient ways to help us get to where we want to go is to seek the mentorship and guidance of those that are already in the place that we want to be.” (05:34 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“It is okay to ask for help. In fact, I’m sure Damian Lillard or anyone else like that is in a very successful situation… I’m sure they would say, yes, it’s okay to ask for help. You should ask for help.” (06:42 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
“What that doesn’t mean is that you should expect other people to do things for you… They can’t help you if you’re not willing and wanting to be helped.” (07:00 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
“Even coaches need coaches. And any really good one is going to tell you that, right?” (08:00 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
“Don’t be so stubborn and so hardheaded to say, ‘I need to forge my own path.’ Sometimes that just means it takes you longer to get where you could’ve gone faster—with help.” (09:29 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
 
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164. Staying Fit on the Go: How to Keep Your Routine While Traveling

Skipping workouts while traveling might not seem like a big deal, but why does it feel so hard to get back into a routine afterward?
 
Dr. Andrew Fix breaks down the challenge of staying consistent with fitness while on the road and why a little effort can make a big difference. Fresh off a work trip to Atlanta, he shares strategies for keeping movement and nutrition in check without overcomplicating things. He talks about fitting in short workouts, making smart food choices without missing out, and avoiding the post-travel slump that can throw everything off track.
 
Travel doesn’t have to derail progress. With a few small adjustments, you can return home feeling strong, refreshed, and ready to pick up where you left off.
 
Quotes
“What’s important when you’re traveling is not necessarily to get the same intensity in. If you’re going to work out or exercise, it’s just to maintain consistency. It’s to maintain the routine.” (05:14 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
“The inertia to get started is the hardest part. Whether we’re talking about getting a car moving, starting a run, or getting back into the nutrition habits you’re used to, the inertia of getting something started requires far more energy than simply keeping it going.” (06:11 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Just because you do something doesn’t mean you should feel guilty about it. It’s your choice, but just know that for some decisions you make, you may have to sacrifice some other things or you may have to make a later decision as a result of the one you made before.” (09:31 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
“Part of why we feel bad a lot of times when we get back from a trip isn’t necessarily just from the eating. It’s because we didn’t move as much as we normally do. Like our body is stiff. We didn’t burn the calories. We didn’t keep our digestive system and things going.” (10:05 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
“Make sure you’re getting in the water, the electrolytes, all the other things. And then what we talked about last was just getting in some steps, right? Like whether it’s going for a short run, whether it’s just going for some walks.” (12:11 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
 
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163. Using the Let Them Theory to Control You Day

Let them do what they do. Your power comes from what you do next.
 
Ever catch yourself getting worked up over something completely out of your hands? Dr. Andrew Fix dives into the idea of “let them,” inspired by Mel Robbins, and why releasing control over the uncontrollable can ease anxiety and improve your reaction to life’s frustrations. Whether it’s traffic, a tough game, or someone ghosting you, the way you respond makes all the difference. Instead of fixating on what others do, what if you focused on what comes next? Shifting from “let them” to “let me” puts you back in the driver’s seat, turning small, intentional choices into lasting progress.
 
Quotes
“One of the reasons why I love this concept of ‘let them’ is because it’s all about controlling the controllables. It’s one of our core values here at Physio Room. It’s one that I resonate with really hard, but it’s also not always the easiest thing to do, to focus on the things that are within your control.” (02:27 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“If somebody cuts you off in traffic, rather than responding and reacting in a frustrated, upset kind of manner, where you’re honking at them, now you’re tailgating them, and you’re trying to pull up next to them to glare at them through the side window of the car—just let them. Let them cut you off. You don’t know what's going on in their life.” (03:57 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
“The part that I love the most about the book was what comes after that let them part. After you decide and you make the decision, I’m going to move forward. I’m going to control what I can. Mel Robbins says, ‘now let me.’” (05:38 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
“You’re not going to lose 15 pounds by focusing on losing 15 pounds. You’re going to lose 15 pounds by focusing on the steps that you need to take, the habits that you need to stack in order to get there.” (07:10 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Many of us overestimate what we can do in a day or a week, like in a really short time span. But many of us also underestimate the impact or the amount of things that we can get done in a really long period of time.” (08:31 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
 
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162. The Power of Now: Embracing Presence in a Busy World

Most of us spend our days replaying the past or bracing for what’s next, but how often do we fully experience what’s happening right now?
 
Dr. Andrew Fix breaks down the power of presence and why learning to stay in the moment can change the way we move through life. Watching his one-year-old son play, he noticed something striking—kids don’t dwell on yesterday or stress about tomorrow. They just are. Adults, on the other hand, get caught in cycles of reflection that can keep us stuck. We overanalyze what’s behind us, anticipate what’s ahead, and miss the only time that actually matters: the present.
 
Why is it so hard to stay focused on what’s in front of us? Dr. Fix explores that challenge and offers practical ways to shift your mindset. He shares why small, everyday moments—like a conversation over dinner or a quiet pause in your day—hold more power than we realize. Stress will always be part of life, but our purpose is shaped by what we choose to focus on.
 
This episode is an invitation to pay attention. To be where your feet are. To engage fully in the moments that matter most.
 
Quotes
“Kids only know one thing, right? One-year-olds, they only know how to be present, right? Like they’re not worrying about the past. They’re not thinking ahead to what’s happening in the future. But as adults, that’s what we do, right? We dwell on things that happened in the past. We worry about things that are coming up in the future. And we’re not always good at just focusing on the present moment.” (03:05 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
“The only moment that any of us can affect right now is this one that we are in right now.” (03:31 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“We are human beings, not human doings, right? And yes, we need to reflect and think about the things that happened in the past. And we need to reflect on those. And we need to plan and anticipate and prepare ourselves for the things that are coming up in the future. But that doesn’t mean we need to dwell on them.” (03:43 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
“Whether that’s you’re out to dinner with a friend or a loved one, be there, be in that conversation. Don’t be worried about what’s on your phone.” (04:30 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
“Sometimes you get through that. And then you have bigger things that come up in the future. And then you look back on those things that happened in the past that at the time felt enormous and they really feel small, right? They feel insignificant compared to the things you’re going through now.” (05:13 | Dr. Andrew Fix) 
 
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161. Lessons Learned from the Pout-Pout Fish on Mindset and Body Language

How you carry yourself—your posture, your thoughts, your body language—shapes more than just how others see you. It affects your mood, your mindset, and your capacity for growth.
 
Dr. Andrew Fix breaks down the power of self-perception and communication, using “The Pout-Pout Fish” as an unexpected but fitting example. A gloomy fish believes he’s destined to be miserable until one moment shifts his entire outlook. What if the way you see yourself is just a story you’ve been telling for too long?
 
Drawing from Presence by Amy Cuddy and Mindset by Carol Dweck, Dr. Fix explores how small changes in body language can shift emotions and how embracing a growth mindset leads to resilience and success. If your thoughts and habits shape your reality, what would happen if you decided to shift them? This episode challenges you to rethink the way you move, think, and show up in the world.
 
Quotes
“How we carry ourselves and the mindset that we have goes an extremely long way to how we act, how we feel, how we come off and come across to other people.” (04:16 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“More than 70% of our communication, if not more, is nonverbal. That means even more than what you’re saying to people, what do you look like? What’s your facial expression? What’s your body position? How are you acting when you say these things?” (05:50 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“Do you have a fixed mindset? Or do you have a growth mindset? Do you believe that things are just the way that they are, and there’s nothing that you can do to change it? Or do you believe that if you keep moving the needle forward, you can create some positive change?” (06:25 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“If you believe that things can improve, then you will work harder.” (07:08 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“If we just show that improvement can be made and we help people understand and bring them along the journey, what a difference that can make.” (07:55 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
 
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160. Who’s Responsible for Your Health?

Relying on a prescription won’t rebuild strength or restore movement. Healing takes more than medication.
 
Dr. Andrew Fix shares the story of a man who struggled with back pain for six months after lifting something heavy and awkward. When he finally saw a doctor, he walked away with a prescription for gabapentin but no real plan for recovery. What can you do when medication is the only advice you get? 
 
Dr. Fix unpacks why health accountability matters and why asking the right questions can change the course of your recovery. He explains how nerve irritation and muscle atrophy require more than pills and highlights real solutions—like physical therapy, movement-based rehab, and lifestyle changes.
 
If you’ve ever felt dismissed by a quick prescription, this episode will challenge you to take a more active role in your health.
 
Quotes
“The standard of care for a back pain episode like this should not be, and is not just ‘prescribe a medication and go about your usual day.’” (07:56 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“If you injure something, you spend time in a boot, you spend time in a sling, you just simply spend time not doing stuff. You need to do some intentional work to make up that difference.” (12:13 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“We don’t stop moving because we get old. We get old because we stop moving.” (12:42 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
“You have to be the biggest advocate for your own health.” (13:15 | Dr. Andrew Fix)
 
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