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Welcome to The Informed Chiropractor, the go-to podcast for neurologically based chiropractors who are ready to make chiropractic relevant again. Hosted by Dr. Don MacDonald, a 26+ year chiropractor, speaker, and creator of the MacDonald Safety Corridor Protocol, this show blends vitalistic chiropractic principles with modern neuroscience through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory.
Every week, we explore how to shift from a mechanistic model to a salutogenic, nervous system-forward approach that fosters true regulation, coregulation, and healing. Whether you’re navigating burnout, refining your adjusting, or searching for a clearer way to communicate the value of chiropractic, this podcast is your home.
You’ll hear interviews with global experts, real talk from Dr. Don and Brandi MacDonald, and actionable tools to build a practice rooted in safety, interoception, and chiropractic certainty.
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Key themes covered:
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Chiropractic and the Polyvagal Theory
Creating safety and co-regulation in practice
Coregulation and the social engagement system
The salutogenic model of health
Interoception and the nervous system
Practice growth without burnout
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Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
In this episode, Dr. Don is joined by Nancy Dent, an advocate for change in legislation for chiropractic care.
Nancy’s daughter came into the world with compromised abilities and neurological issues, which led to challenges with her care. Nancy decided to look beyond what the conventional medical field had to offer. At age 4, her daughter began seeing a chiropractor.
Exploring Chiropractic care led her daughter to transform in incredible ways. After a short amount of time, she was able to walk independently, increase her spatial awareness, and enjoy her life more. This is why Nancy is passionate about seeing chiropractors be able to share what they can do with the world. Nancy has become an advocate for chiropractors by working to change the current legislation that restricts chiropractic care.
Key Takeaways:
- Nancy’s story about how and why her daughter’s journey with chiropractic care began. [5:25]
- The progression of her daughter’s care and how it has improved her quality of life. [9:55]
- Why Nancy is passionate about advocating for chiropractic care. [12:00]
- How Nancy became an advocate to change legislation for chiropractors. [13:55]
- Clinical trials versus lived experience. [16:15]
- An update on how Nancy’s daughter is doing now, and why she has to continue advocating for change moving forward. [20:38]
- How the current regulations impact a parent’s ability to care for their child. [27:02]
- The best way to connect with Nancy. [31:10]
- Final thoughts on making change and advocacy. [33:00]
- Parting words of inspiration from Nancy. [35:38]
You can find Nancy on Facebook here. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005178015921
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