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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
Subscribe now and join thousands of chiropractors worldwide reimagining what’s possible through a nervous system forward practice.
Episodes
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Today, Dr. Don is firing the podcast again after a year-long break. In this episode, he shares what he and Brandi have been up to over the last year and the latest updates on their business. After this updated episode, there will be more interview-style episodes on the way.
Dr. Don dives into practice changes, including their new practice and location. He also talks about their interview with Dr. Stephen Porges about the polyvagal theory on the podcast last year and how that conversation influenced how they approach their practice members.
Key Takeaways:
- What has happened since the new practice opened one year ago. [1:40]
- Moving into a new space and building it from scratch. [2:05]
- The reason why the episode with Dr. Porges changed the way they treat patients. [3:58]
- How learning about polyvagal theory influenced Dr. Don’s thoughts about physiology. [5:11]
- What brought Dr. Porges to create the polyvagal theory. [6:42]
- The brainstem function as a safety or danger detector. [9:08]
- What state your body must be in for optimal physiology to happen? [9:28]
- The benefits of creating sustained ease over a longer period of time. [10:47]
- What it’s been like doing more seminars as the world opens up. [11:50]
- Why all techniques are capable of being successful. [12:24]
- An upcoming beta-run seminar at the new practice. [13:40]
- What Dr. Don and Brandi have been doing over the past year. [14:48]
- The Informed Chiropractor group coaching program supports the business and personal development of chiropractors. [15:15]
- What to expect on the podcast as regular episodes begin again. [17:40]
For more info on the Vitality Shift, visit https://www.thevitalityshift.com/
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