Abstract Essay, in its fifth season, features Michael Betler as a compelling guest, offering a reflective and thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between the body, movement, and long-term vitality. As an osteopath who utilizes hands-on and regenerative therapies, Michael brings a holistic lens to how physical health is restored, maintained, and sustained in active bodies. This episode moves beyond technique to examine deeper themes of resilience, balance, and the body’s innate capacity to heal when properly supported. Through lived experience and professional insight, the conversation connects physical motion with purpose, adaptability, and awareness, inviting listeners to reconsider how caring for the body is not merely a medical practice, but an essential part of living fully, intentionally, and in alignment with one’s life demands.
