Unbreakable: Sandi Krakowski on Trauma, Business, and Biohacking Your Best Life

From the Depths of Trauma to the Heights of Success

Sandi Krakowski is not your typical entrepreneur. She’s a powerhouse—a woman who has not only survived immense trauma but has built eight companies, made nine figures, and mastered the art of resilience. In this powerful episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, Sandi shares her incredible journey of overcoming childhood abuse, PTSD, chronic illness, and even a multi-million-dollar divorce, all while building an empire and reclaiming her health.

If you're looking for an episode packed with hard-hitting truths, practical life hacks, and wisdom from someone who has truly lived it, you won’t want to miss this one.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

1. The Power of the Mind: What AI Can’t Replicate
In an era dominated by artificial intelligence, Sandi reminds us that the most valuable asset anyone possesses is their brain and their spirit. No fire, illness, or even financial disaster can take away your ability to think, adapt, and persist. It’s not about avoiding challenges but about harnessing your mind to push through them.

"Your greatest strength in business and life is your own brain. AI can’t replicate your spirit." – Sandi Krakowski

2. Trauma and Entrepreneurship: Why High Achievers Often Come from Pain
Sandi’s past includes unspeakable trauma, from childhood abuse to assault. Yet, instead of letting it define her, she used it as fuel. Many entrepreneurs come from difficult backgrounds, channeling their need for control and purpose into building something meaningful.

"Entrepreneurship is where those of us who've been traumatized and don’t want to sleep go and make millions." – Sandi Krakowski

3. Healing PTSD Through EMDR: A Game-Changer for Mental Health
Sandi battled chronic PTSD for most of her life until she discovered EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful therapy used to process trauma. By facing her past head-on and reprogramming her brain’s response, she was able to eliminate PTSD symptoms entirely.
🔹 What is EMDR? It’s a therapy technique where a trained professional guides eye movements to help reprocess traumatic memories. It’s used by trauma survivors and even military veterans suffering from PTSD.

"The brain is remarkable. EMDR literally rewired mine, and I no longer battle PTSD." – Sandi Krakowski

4. Biohacking Health with Peptides, Bioidentical Hormones, and Nutrition
After years of battling Crohn’s disease and being on heavy medications like Oxycontin and prednisone, Sandi turned to bioidentical hormones, peptides, and nutrition to completely rebuild her health. Her journey is a testament to the power of understanding your body and taking charge of your well-being.

Key Health Takeaways:
 

• Bioidentical hormones (like estrogen and testosterone) help balance the body, improve brain function, and reduce inflammation.

• Peptides (like TB-500 and HGH) can regenerate tissue, heal injuries, and improve overall vitality.

• Lifting weights is the only exercise proven to increase bone density and reverse muscle loss.

• REM sleep is crucial for brain function, hormone production, and healing. (Sandi now gets up to 4 hours of REM per night!)
   

"Lifting weights keeps me off the streets and out of prison. (Kidding. Kind of.) But seriously, it's the best way to stay strong as you age." – Sandi Krakowski

5. The War on Women’s Health: Why Hormones Matter
Sandi is on a mission to educate women about hormone health, especially after experiencing firsthand the devastating effects of an unbalanced system.

Did you know?

• In 2002, the Women’s Health Initiative released a false report that led to millions of women being taken off hormone therapy, accelerating aging and health issues.

• The average doctor receives less than two hours of training on menopause.

• Testosterone in women is essential for energy, mental clarity, and motivation.
   

"Women were thrown under the bus by bad science, and now we’re paying for it with our health." – Sandi Krakowski

Why You Need to Listen to This Episode

🔥 If you’ve ever faced trauma and wondered if healing is possible, Sandi proves it is.
🔥 If you’re an entrepreneur struggling with stress, anxiety, or burnout, this episode offers real solutions.
🔥 If you’re curious about biohacking, hormone therapy, and the cutting-edge science of longevity, Sandi breaks it all down in a way that’s easy to understand.
🔥 If you’re sick of BS in the wellness industry and want real talk from someone who has lived through it, this episode is for you.

Final Thoughts: Resilience is a Choice

Sandi Krakowski’s story is one of grit, determination, and transformation. She has built empires, overcome unimaginable odds, and taken control of her health and happiness.
Your past doesn’t define you. Your trauma doesn’t control you. Your mind is your greatest weapon.

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