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

How the Polyvagal Theory Can Help You and Your Patients

Episode #156

Dr. Don discusses the numerous training events and methods he has been employing in the last few months in today’s episode. We also hear a clip from a recent Zoom call for doctors in London preparing for an upcoming...
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How Dr. Clarence Haitsma Built a New Chiropractic Practice After 6 Years of Retirement

Episode #155

In today’s show, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Clare Haitsma, a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic who has been in practice for 46 years. After chiropractic school, Dr. Haitsma returned to Alberta and practiced for...
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How Dr. Julie Darchuk Overcame Her Grief and Trauma With the Vitality Shift for Chiropractors

Episode #154

Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Julie Darchuk from Saskatoon in this episode. Dr. Julie has been in practice for 6 years and is a graduate of CMCC.  Dr. Don and Brandi have been working closely with Dr. Julie over the last...
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We’re Back! An Update from Dr. Don

Episode #153

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...
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Chiropractic Marketing That Can’t Be Ignored with Mike Michalowicz

Episode #152

Mike Michalowicz, a threepeat guest and incredible author, is here today. Mike joins us to discuss his new book “Get Different,” marketing that can’t be ignored, and boosting your clinic’s profile post-COVID. He takes...
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Polyvagal Theory and Chiropractic, How It Can Influence Bodily Function With Dr. Stephen Porges

Episode #151

Today, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Stephen Porges, Ph.D. He is a distinguished university scientist at the Kinsey Institute, Founding Director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium at Indiana University, Professor...
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How to Naturally Reverse Myopia with Jake Steiner

Episode #150

On today’s show, Dr. Don is joined by Jake Steiner, a retired stockbroker who has dedicated himself to improving his own and others eyesight through natural methods. Some topics Jake will discuss are how he became...
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The 3 Frameworks of Care with Brandi MacDonald

Episode #149

Dr. Don is joined once again by his wife Brandi MacDonald, with whom he co-owns South Side Chiropractic in Edmonton. Brandi is here to discuss 3 frameworks of care, what they are, and how they can be used by...
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Conducting Practice-based Research with Dr. Kelly Holt

Episode #148

On today’s show Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Kelly Holt, a returning guest joining us from New Zealand. If you would like to know more about Dr. Kelly, you can listen back to the last time he joined the show in May 2018....
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Overcoming Your Internal Obstacles with Dr. John Osbourne

Episode #147

On today’s show, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. John Osborne, co-owner of Osborne Chiropractic with his wife Marie in Tipperary, Ireland. He joins us to discuss the breakthroughs he has been making in his vitality shift and...
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How Insulin Affects our Bodies with Dr. Don Clum

Episode #146

On today’s show, we are welcoming Dr. Don Clum. He is a chiropractor, nutritionist, and speaker. He is here to discuss nutrition, how the body processes hormones, and insulin friendly diet and lifestyle. For Dr. Clum,...
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Bouncing Back After COVID with Brandi MacDonald

Episode #145

On today’s show, Dr. Don is once again joined by his wife Brandi MacDonald, who is also co-owner of South Side Chiropractic in Edmonton. Today, Dr. Don and Brandi discuss adapting to your environment, what’s changed...
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