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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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Episodes
Friday Jan 19, 2018
Friday Jan 19, 2018
Dr. Paul Reed is the owner and CEO of Bridge Chiropractic with a staff of over 30 and four clinics in Vancouver, WA. After he had his first adjustment in his 8th grade, he knew he wanted to be a chiropractor and do something bigger.
After attending a Cal Jam, Dr. Reed realized that he wanted to keep the chiropractic on the west coast philosophically strong and that’s how ChiroFest was created.
On this episode, he shares how he was able to expand the reach of chiropractic, and not only serve his patients, but also the practice as well. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/
Wednesday Jan 17, 2018
Wednesday Jan 17, 2018
Dr. Sheridan Kay was born in Australia into a large family of chiropractors. She graduated from Life University in Atlanta, USA in 1996. Currently, Sheridan teaches the Thompson Technique at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic.
She faced a massive challenge when she became an associate of her late father, Dr. Alan Brady. Because of her size and age, people thought she's not strong enough to be a chiropractor. Her father advised her to get stronger with love which she did, and it completely changed her practice.
On this episode, Dr. Sheridan shares the challenges she faced when she was starting her practice and when she moved to New Zealand. Also, there was a time where she felt burned out with family and health. Breathing, having people to guide her to bring things back to herself, setting clear boundaries with love, and looking after herself restored everything for her. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/
Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
Wednesday Jan 10, 2018
Dr. Ryan Rieder is a coach, speaker, entrepreneur and the co-founder of Halsa Care Group which is the largest provider of chiropractic and physiotherapy in Europe. The business expanded into nine large clinics within four years and is now a multi-million-pound practice.
Ryan believes that a business is not just a single person’s energy and something that doesn’t fall apart when that person is not there. Rather, it is an enterprise that works without you.
On this episode, Ryan talks about the importance of developing yourself as a person because once you have that personal growth, outside growth also happens. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/
Friday Jan 05, 2018
Friday Jan 05, 2018
It's easy to get caught up in the demands of our practice that we forget to see the bigger picture of our lives and relationships.
On this episode, we are here with Dr. Mike Southwick, who has been in practice for 18 years. He shares how he was able to keep a good relationship with his wife and kids and have a successful practice at the same time.
When he was in high school, he had a shoulder injury while playing basketball. After undergoing traditional medical care and physical care, it resulted to limited motion. In college, his condition worsened, and his sister referred him to a chiropractor and found immediate relief. At that point, he realized he wanted to be a chiropractor. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/
Wednesday Jan 03, 2018
Wednesday Jan 03, 2018
What's stopping people from doing things is the fear of stepping into the unknown. However, we won't know what's in there if we don't take the courage to step into it.
Today, we are here with Dr. Naomi Mills. She is the business owner of the Radcliffe Chiropractic Clinic, a chiropractic marketer, and a mother of a two-year-old.
Dr. Mills is a busy chiropractor who sees 220 patients a week and recently bought a new clinic. She shares how she was able to do this and expand her practice in a year by getting things done. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/
Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
Wednesday Dec 27, 2017
Being surrounded by positive people will fill you with positive energy and inspire you to do better.
On today's episode, we are here with Dr. Ernie von Schilling, who had been in practice for 47 years. He was paralyzed from the waist down at the age of 13 which led him to being carried into a chiropractor's office by his dad. That experience inspired him to pursue chiropractic as a career.
Dr. von Schilling shares how being around with successful people is essential to keep yourself be on fire and how it makes you become a better person. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/
Friday Dec 22, 2017
Friday Dec 22, 2017
For some people, Christmas is not an inspirational time of the year because they live in an obligatory mindset. They have to spend money they don’t have, be with people they don’t like, and present a persona that’s not true.
Going through the holidays with that self-sacrificial mindset not only stresses you mentally, emotionally, and financially, but it also affects you physically. Emotions like fear, guilt, and anger produce stress chemicals that break down your physiology.
On this episode, we are here with Don and Brandi MacDonald. They talk about setting boundaries during the holidays so as not to sacrifice yourself for the things you don't want to do and how to do it without blowing up everything. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
Wednesday Dec 20, 2017
When big companies such as The Walt Disney Company, McDonald’s, and Ford Motor Company were just starting out, each of them had an Integrator helping the Visionary make their entrepreneurial dream a reality.
On this episode, we are here with Mark Winters. He is a Certified EOS Implementer, coach, facilitator, and author of the book Rocket Fuel. He has led a range of companies, from startups to multibillion-dollar global enterprises such as Procter & Gamble.
Mark talks about how having a well-matched Integrator can give visionaries freedom. He shares valuable tips on how Visionaries and Integrators can find each other and maximize their relationship, which is a significant factor in the business’s success. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
Wednesday Dec 13, 2017
Everyone is on social media right now and creating social media pages is one of the best ways to be found. In fact, some people won't think your business is real when they can't see you on social media.
Recently, what's becoming trending is the use of a live video. With a live video, people will know how authentic and real you are. However, many people and businesses, are scared that they might not look great on camera or they might say something wrong.
On today’s episode, we are here with Nicole Cowley. She is a Senior Technology Solution Specialist for a premiere Chiropractic EHR and Practice Management software company. She also owns ChiroSocialTech and shares tips on how you can leverage social media to help build your practice. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/
Friday Dec 08, 2017
Friday Dec 08, 2017
Practicing chiropractic in congruence with who you authentically are is empowering, and it is a way to influence, engage, and impact the world.
On this episode, we are here with Dr. Nimrod Weiner. He has been in practice for 15 years and was on the Board of the Australian Spinal Research Foundation for nine years. Dr. Weiner shares his story about deliberately leaving Medicine because of the profession’s philosophies that aren’t congruent with his.
As humans, we tend to get a little bit off the track. To get back to congruency, one of the things Dr. Weiner suggests is to do a slow parasympathetic breathing. Stopping and taking a moment allows you to get into your heart state. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/