{"name":"The Informed Chiropractor Podcast","short_name":"The Informed Chiropractor Podcast","theme_color":"#ffffff","start_url":"/","display":"standalone","background_color":"#fff","description":"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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />👉 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.<br /><br />Key themes covered:<br /><br />Neurologically based chiropractic care<br /><br />Chiropractic and the Polyvagal Theory<br /><br />Creating safety and co-regulation in practice<br /><br />Coregulation and the social engagement system<br /><br />The salutogenic model of health<br /><br />Interoception and the nervous system<br /><br />Practice growth without burnout<br /><br />Subscribe now and join thousands of chiropractors worldwide reimagining what’s possible through a nervous system forward practice.","icons":[{"src":"https://deow9bq0xqvbj.cloudfront.net/image-logo/2051225/Dr_Don_Podcast8k6kq_300x300.png","sizes":"300x300","type":"image/png"}]}