The Informed Chiropractor Podcast

The Informed Chiropractor Podcast

Hosted by: Dr. Don MacDonald

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...

Episodes

The Chronic Pain of COVID-19 with Brandi MacDonald

Episode #134

It's a time for Chiropractors to grow not retract! In today’s episode, Dr. Don is joined by his wife, Brandi MacDonald, who co-owns South Side Chiropractic in Edmonton, Alberta. She is also a professional speaker,...
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A Vitalistic Approach to Chiropractic with Dr. Jason Hollingsworth

Episode #133

On today’s show, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Jason Hollingsworth. Dr. Jason runs the Back to Health practice in Strathmore, Alberta with his wife Dr. Heather Russell. A graduate of Western States Chiropractic College,...
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Selling Your Chiropractic Practice and Starting Over with Dr. Naomi Mills

Episode #132

On today’s show, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Naomi Mills. Originally from Aberdeen in Scotland, Dr. Naomi studied at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in Bournemouth. Until recently, Dr. Naomi owned a practice...
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Work/Life Balance as a Chiropractor with Dr. Ali Miller

Episode #131

Dr. Don is joined today by Dr. Ali Miller from Bolton, Ontario. Ali’s mom had always suffered from headaches until she began to see a chiropractor, and that’s when Ali saw a shift in her mother’s well-being, sparking...
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Reopening Your Clinic After COVID-19 with Dr. Sheila Bonnett

Episode #130

On today’s show, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Sheila Bonnett. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in the field of Kinesiology from the University of Saskatchewan. Then she attended Parker College of Chiropractic in...
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Positivity During a Pandemic with Dr. Michelle Ariette

Episode #129

On today’s episode, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Michelle Ariette to offer a little bit of inspiration and positivity, especially to those clinics about to re-open. Dr. Michelle graduated in 2002 from Life West and has...
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Ask! with Crystal Dwyer Hansen and Mark Victor Hansen

Episode #128

We welcome two guests in today’s episode: Crystal Dwyer Hansen and Mark Victor Hansen. After crushing it in real estate, Crystal became a wellness coach and a clinical hypnotherapist. Mark is a mentor of Don’s and...
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Preparing for the Next Pandemic with Dr. John Demartini

Episode #127

In this episode, Dr. Don is pleased to welcome one of his biggest mentors to the podcast. It’s Dr. John Demartini, who is thanked immediately for everything he has taught Dr. Don. This includes some advice that is...
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Making the Most of COVID-19 with Mike Michalowicz

Episode #126

Dr. Don is joined for a second time by Mike Michalowicz, entrepreneurial expert and author of multiple financial guidebooks. Mike and Dr. Don spoke in a previous episode, Increase the Vitality of a Chiropractic...
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A Chiropractor is the Ultimate Lifestyle Coach with Dr. Michael Hall

Episode #125

In cognitive sciences, stress is implicated in 90% of all chronic illnesses yet many doctors aren’t willing to make that diagnosis. Hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and mental illness top the charts worldwide for...
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Goals, Obstacles, and Shift Unplugged Recap with Dr. Don & Brandi

Episode #124

Most chiropractors know what they need to do to grow their practice but hesitate when asked why they don’t take the needed steps to do it. The number one reason chiropractors don’t grow is that they are afraid of...
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5 Transformational Shifts You Can Make Today with Dr. Ben Purcell

Episode #123

Shifter and guest speaker at Vitality Shift events, Dr. Ben Purcell joins Dr. Don to discuss the biggest transformations he experienced after joining the Vitality Shift program and switching to the life model. His...
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