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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.
👉 If you’re a purpose-driven chiropractor who wants to lead with connection, adjust with clarity, and reclaim the art of healing, you’re in the right place.
Key themes covered:
Neurologically based chiropractic care
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 Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
On today’s show, we are welcoming Dr. Don Clum. He is a chiropractor, nutritionist, and speaker. He is here to discuss nutrition, how the body processes hormones, and insulin friendly diet and lifestyle.
For Dr. Clum, being healthy has become proactive by necessity. After spending several years abroad, he and his family returned to America to find an obesity epidemic. That was the starting point of his mission to bring nutrition to the forefront. He goes on to take us through his experiences working abroad and what led him and his family to return to America. Dr. Clum goes on to take us through how insulin and adrenals affect our bodies differently and how they interact. It’s about creating lifestyle changes.
We then hear about common fasting misconceptions and what fasting truly is. It’s important to remember that the body adapts - it’s about changing insulin responses and getting rid of toxic behaviors and habits. Dr. Clum reminds us that there is no one size fits all approach.
Key Takeaways:
- Coming from a family of doctors. [2:38]
- Clum’s time and experience working in Costa Rica and Spain. [6:03]
- How Dr. Clum began operating a virtual practice. [8:35]
- Creating programs for a population health company. [10:00]
- Adapting language to work in a conservative space. [10:50]
- Nutrition for chiropractors. [12:00]
- How insulin and adrenals affect our bodies. [13:20]
- Creating lifestyle programs for individual patients. [16:10]
- What is fasting and how does it work? [18:00]
- Tackling metabolic issues. [27:30]
- Insulin-friendly diet and lifestyle. [34:00]
- What to consider when starting a program. [38:29]
- Do amino acids work as a post-workout strategy? [46:20]
Find Dr. Don Clum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.clum.10
Find out more about The Vitality Shift: https://www.thevitalityshift.com
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