Feel Better Today with Corey Proffitt-Boyd
Hosted by nationally certified massage therapist Corey Proffitt-Boyd, this wellness podcast explores the connection between stress, healing, and emotional wellness in everyday life. Through honest conversations and relatable humor, Corey discusses massage therapy, self-care, burnout, anxiety, grief, relationships, and the pressures of modern life. The show aims to be calming, genuine, and human, offering a professional yet approachable take on wellness for real people.
Episodes
Breathe to Calm: Simple Breaths That Change Your Day
In this episode Corey Proffitt-Boyd explores how the way we breathe affects our physical and emotional state, drawing on his experience as a massage therapist.
He explains the difference between comfortable deep breaths and forced big breaths, shares a simple counting technique to slow the breath, and shows how small breathing habits can help reduce tension and quiet a busy mind.
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Sit Less, Feel Better: Simple Moves to Reset Your Day
Today’s episode is brought to you in part by CareVet at Sheabel. Thank you for your sponsorship! In this episode: Host Corey Proffitt-Boyd explains how small, mindful movements can stop stiffness before it becomes pain. He shares simple strategies—standing, walking, or gentle stretching—that fit into any moment without feeling like a workout.
Corey also reflects on finishing his personal book, The
Start Before You're Ready: How Action Creates Motivation
The host shares how he struggled to start recording and realized overthinking and perfectionism were blocking him, not a lack of ability. He explains how simply beginning—even without inspiration—can create the momentum and clarity you were waiting for.
Corey also discusses how to tell the difference between genuine fatigue and avoidance, and encourages giving yourself permission to try, learn fro
Stop Saving the Good Stuff: Make Self-Care Ordinary
In this episode, Corey Proffitt-Boyd explores why self-care shouldn’t be treated as a reward to be earned and how making regular care part of everyday life can improve health and resilience.
He discusses massage as therapeutic maintenance, the role of complementary and conventional care, practical approaches to affordability, and a special message to caregivers about protecting their own well-bein
Why Your Low Back Hurts — It Might Not Be Where You Think
In this episode Corey Proffitt-Boyd explains why low back pain isn’t always a muscle problem in the area you feel, what questions a massage therapist asks to determine whether massage is appropriate, and how other areas like the hamstrings and pelvis can contribute to back discomfort.
He also covers when to see a medical provider, what to expect during a massage assessment, simple post‑massage car
Give Yourself Something to Look Forward To
This episode explores how intentionally scheduling small, enjoyable things—like a massage—can turn anticipation into a form of self-care and change how your week feels.
Look at your calendar, notice whether anything makes you smile, and consider protecting a short, regular spot that’s just for you so you have something to look forward to.
Hold Five Minutes: A Simple Self-Care Challenge
This episode is brought to you in part by Sheabel Veterinary Hospital. In this episode Corey Proffitt-Boyd explains what "holding space for yourself" really means and why small, intentional boundaries matter. He offers simple practices—deep breathing, gentle stretches, quiet reflection—to help calm your nervous system and become more present.
Take the seven-day Feel Better Challenge: set aside jus
Massage Mythbusting: No, It Doesn't 'Flush Toxins'
In this episode we debunk common massage myths—like the idea that massage "flushes toxins" or must be painful to be effective—and explain the real physiological benefits such as reduced muscle tension, relaxation, and improved sleep.
We also emphasize professional boundaries: massage is a therapeutic service, and both clients and therapists must communicate and respect safety, consent, and dignity
You Don't Have to Hurt to Heal: The Truth About Massage
In this episode, Corey Proffitt-Boyd, a nationally board-certified massage therapist, debunks the myth that effective massage must be painful. He explains how the nervous system responds to pain, why gentler techniques often produce better results, and how trust and relaxation enhance healing.
Learn practical insights about different massage methods, the emotional as well as physical benefits of t
Your Body Remembers: Spot and Release Hidden Stress
In this episode Corey Proffitt-Boyd explores how our bodies silently store stress and tension long before our minds notice it, explaining common signs like tight shoulders, headaches, jaw clenching, and back pain. He shows how emotional and physical stress trigger the same responses and how the body compensates until pain appears.
Corey shares simple, practical habits—slower breathing, regular mov
Start Small, Make Big Progess: One Habit at a Time
In this episode of Feel Better Today, Corey Proffitt-Boyd, LMT, BCTMB invites you to choose one small, sustainable habit—like drinking more water, moving a little each day, getting extra sleep, or checking in with your body—to improve your health. The focus is on consistency rather than perfection.
By repeating one manageable change, listeners can quietly build better energy, less tension, and imp
Listen to Your Body — Start Feeling Better Today
In this first episode, host Corey Proffitt-Boyd introduces the podcast’s mission: practical, evidence-informed ways to improve everyday health by listening to your body. Drawing on years as a massage therapist, he highlights how pain and tension are messages, and how small consistent changes—sleep, movement, stress management, and massage—can meaningfully improve quality of life.
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