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Dive into the vibrant world of chiropractic care through a Polyvagal Lens with ”The Informed Chiropractor.” Hosted by Dr. Don MacDonald, this illuminating series explores chiropractic’s vitalistic and salutogenic models through the insightful lens of the Polyvagal Theory. Each episode offers a blend of engaging interviews with industry experts and personal reflections on chiropractic’s foundational principles. Here, we unravel the keys to human health, wellness, and innate potential, bridging the time-tested truths of chiropractic practice with cutting-edge neuroscientific understanding of the Polyvagal Theory. Whether you’re a seasoned chiropractor seeking to refine your approach or a student eager to tap into the roots and future of chiropractic care, this podcast promises to enlighten, challenge, and inspire. Join us on a transformative journey as we explore the nuances, challenges, and triumphs of a practice dedicated to unlocking the body’s inherent vitality through the quest for Safety through a Polyvagal Lens.
Episodes

Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
Raising Personal Expectations - Dr. Dan Sullivan
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
How we manage our personal expectations is crucial to how we perform in life, and keeping our expectations high pushes us to do more to get the results we want.
Too often, our expectations go so low because we don’t trust ourselves and we try to avoid failures. However, in life, failures are unavoidable, and the lessons we will learn from those are invaluable and will shape us for the better.
On this episode, we’re here with Dr. Dan Sullivan, a chiropractor, speaker, author, and one of the most sought-after health experts in the United States. He talks about how being around people who are doing better than you can increase your expectations. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/

Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Keeping the Drive to Succeed- Luis Congdon
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Once we reached the goals we've set for ourselves, we feel comfortable and don't even realize that we’re not doing anything to grow, which then could lead us to back to our old life.
Luis Congdon went homeless and lost everything financially but is now making six figures with his podcast. On this episode, he shares how he continually keeps himself motivated to move forward.
In addition, he talks how belief systems are holding us back from seeing opportunities that are already in front of us, and how we can break down those belief systems to unlock our true potential. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/

Friday Oct 27, 2017
Outgrowing Yourself - Dr. David Fletcher
Friday Oct 27, 2017
Friday Oct 27, 2017
Dr. David Fletcher had a unique way of starting his chiropractic career. In fact, he opened a chiropractic clinic in a hotel room in a Sylvan Lake.
In spite of not having a formal place to practice, he pursued his career and continued moving forward which made his practice took off from there. He realized that outgrowing who he is and learning who he was will get him into the bigger market.
Dr. Fletcher is a speaker, a renowned chiropractor, and the President and CEO of Chiropractic Leadership Alliance (CLA). On today’s episode, he’s going to share his entrepreneurial story and how he was able to own the largest subluxation-focused chiropractic company on the planet. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/

Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
Minimizing Stress Response - Dr. Wayne Todd
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
Dr. Wayne Todd, a chiropractor and the author of SD Protocol says that in the health world, people are running around chasing a diagnosis, a label, or what’s wrong with them. What they don’t realize is stress is the cause of most diseases.
The stress response is a survival mechanism, but if it stays locked on, our body gets all those long-term ramifications. All the good things in our body are shut down.
On this episode, he shares ways on how to handle physical, chemical, and emotional stress. If we know how to tap into minimizing that stress response, then we can be aware of the incredible capacity of our body. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/

Wednesday Oct 18, 2017
Climbing the Ladder of Success - Trevor McGregor
Wednesday Oct 18, 2017
Wednesday Oct 18, 2017
According to Trevor McGregor, who has been coaching and helping people for 25 years, the six rungs of the Ladder of Success are showing up poor, good, great, excellent, outstanding, and extraordinary.
Most of us are showing up at the second echelon of the ladder which is a danger zone. It’s because you’re not creating and doing anything to change.
On this episode, he shares tips on how you can get out of the underdog and live the life that you want. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/

Wednesday Oct 11, 2017
Live Your Life’s Purpose - Dr. Carol Ann Malizia
Wednesday Oct 11, 2017
Wednesday Oct 11, 2017
There may be negative impression or stereotypes towards chiropractic, but that didn't stop Dr. Carol Ann Malizia from pursuing that profession and proving that regardless of her gender, she can be a chiropractor.
Dr. Carol Ann practiced chiropractic in New York for 25 years. She’s a speaker and has helped many chiropractors lived their genius.
She believes that we all have a purpose which ties us together. For us to be able to live our mission without feeling burned out, it is essential to take a look at how we are taking care of ourselves. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/

Wednesday Oct 04, 2017
Effective Communication Skills - Dr. Martin Harvey
Wednesday Oct 04, 2017
Wednesday Oct 04, 2017
Communication is a fundamental skill which enables us to influence people and affect the world.
On this episode with Dr. Martin Harvey, a successful chiropractor and a current Board member of the Australian Spinal Research Foundation, he’s going to talk about the importance of communication and how can we improve our skills in interacting with others.
Dr. Harvey teaches us skills that are needed to manage difficult situations so we still can maintain a respectful relationship with someone who may have different sent beliefs from us. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/

Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Finding Your Authentic Being - Dr. Peter Kevorkian
Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Fear is considered as the main obstacle within our lives because unconsciously, we view it negatively. What we don't realize is that fear gives us an opportunity to grow and to find our authentic self.
Dr. Peter Kevorkian is the President of the ICPA, Chairman of the ICFO, and has been in practice for over 30 years. On this interview, he shares his wisdom on how to find your authentic being.
He shares his experience on how he developed a relationship with his fear or underdog, which is him being an introvert, and not let it stop him from making a difference in people’s lives. He even shares practical steps that you can do to turn those fears into gifts. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/

Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Own Your Authentic Self - Brandi Macdonald
Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Doing something you're not meant to do is exhausting and doesn't give you any sense of fulfilment. However, you continue doing that because you’ve been affected by the underdog curse.
On this episode, we’re here with Brandi MacDonald, who is one of my biggest mentors in life and my life partner. Currently, she’s a board member of the Australian Spinal Research Foundation.
Brandi says that a part of breaking the underdog curse is finding your true authentic self and once you own it, then, you can master your life and be who you’re meant to be. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/

Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Be In Control Of Your Destiny - Dr. Craig Foote
Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Thursday Sep 28, 2017
Dr. Craig Foote, a chiropractor, coach, and President of Australian Spinal Research Foundation says that when someone says to you “You can’t do it,” the best thing you can do is to prove them wrong.
On this interview, he shares the struggles he had encountered and how those fuelled his desire to succeed and do better.
If we believe what others say to us or about us, then we might forget what it is we want to do or who we want to be and so, bear in mind that only you have the power to define your destiny. Get all the resources for this episode and listen to more at http://www.drdonmacdonald.com/