The Chiropractic WHY podcast

Our What is that Chiro technique series continues with KCUCS. Knee chest upper cervical specific technique is under the microscope in this episode and what a please it is to have Zachary Sedivy shedding some light on it. 

On this episode we go over the history of the technique, what’s is it like in daily practice and Everything in between. If you have ever wondered what an upper Cx chiropractor does, then this is the episode for you. 

What do we cover:

• What does KCUCS stand for?
• How did upper cx techniques develop.
• Are any techniques new?
• Are new techniques just old techniques. 
• Resting practice members after an adjustment.
• What do you say when you don’t adjust?
• And much much more…

We are back and we are bring you our new series “What’s that Chiro technique?”

Ever wondered what a technique is about, what is the draw of it, WHY do they adjust the way they do, or just intrigued?

Then this is the series for you. 

We start out series with the amazing Dr Harriet Walking from Australia who chats about her experience and passion for ABC Chiropractic. 

Don’t know what ABC stands for?

Well this is the perfect podcast for you :P!

Harriet brings the fire, and opens up about what brought her to the technique (remember to listen to your mum), why she loves it, and a lot more. 

Get this in your ears soon and don’t forget to leave us a great review on whatever platform your listen to your podcast.

Oh and if you click follow you won’t miss out on more episodes as we go through a load of Chiro techniques and bring you everything you ever wanted to know on them. 

In this podcast we are joined by an incredible women of Chiropractic. Dr Lisa Tackle has gone from CA to DC2B to Chiropractic badass in short succession. From graduating to truly succeeding in Chiropractic practice Lisa has progressed at incredible speed to serving here community in a big way. 

Lisa went straight from college to owning and running her own clinic, something which often ends in struggle and hard times and has truly made it happen through understanding and hard work. We spent some time with this incredible Chiro to chat about what helped her be a Chiropractic success in such short time and to go through some of the lesson she learned on here journey. 

In this episode we spoke about:

• Should you start your own clinic straight from college. 
• How communication is key. 
• How to develop your self and your Chiropractic skills.
• What one thing she wished all Chiropractors worked more on. 
• How a community around you helps. 
• Finding the right mentor
• The seminar that blew her away. 
• And much much more. 

The real world of Chiropractic can be hugely different than college. That first year of practice, that first job and those first few months in Chiropractic can be a real gulf between what you thought it would be. 

In this podcast we get to spend some time chatting about exactly that with the incredible Alex Becu-Steinson.

Alex along with his wife and business partner Hannah, have built an incredible group of practices and have developed one of the best new graduate programs within Europe. 

We spend some time chatting about getting that first job and what to do to push forward in those year years of practice. 

Alex also opens up on the reality of what employers are looking for, and from the other side how to make sure you end up with the new grad that as older Chiros we can inspire and help grow. 

What do we talk about;

• how to find your dream job?
• How to employ the dream associate?
• How to bridge that gap between college and the real world.
• Real work tips for the first year. 
• Free student seminars.
• Tips on observations 
• And much much more. 

The Chiropractic big idea - version Française.

You can’t help but smile when you speak with people who are truly on fire for Chiropractic. And Sebastien Fuentes is truly burning for TIC.

In this episode we get into his mind and his mission. We chat about the big idea, his big ideas and the Chiropractic big idea.

Things covered;

• how to build passion.
• What books to read.
• How to improve table talk.
• How the tribe is important.
• Changing Chiropractic is France 

And much much more 

What a great podcast we have for your ears this episode. We were lucky enough to get the incredible Dr Felicia Stewart DC on to the pod.

Felicia is a HUGE speaker and teacher in the world of Chiropractic, a true deep thinker and communicator of Chiropractic and an all round incredible human.

Felicia shared on a key topic of Chiropractic Philosophy, general sense. It’s a topic that is intertwined with our understanding of Innate intelligence, linked to how the body functions and even to how we check and adjust.

Another killer podcast and what else did we cover:

• How logical Chiropractic is.
• Why philosophy is important to your growth of your clinic.
• What is general sense.
• How do we communicate Chiropractic in our offices.
• How to see more families.
• Growing up in a true Chiropractic house.
• How philosophy impacts our communication.
• Why we need a community of Chiros around us.

Dr Bill Moss DC joins us on the podcast to share his insights into Chiropractic and we soon start discussing how important service and heart are for the Chiropractor.

Dr Bill is a renowned upper Cx Chiropractor who has taught all over the world and loves to share his awesome insight into Chiropractic. Bill really does no disappoint, he energy and dedication to Chiropractic is inspiring for all who hears it and we are sure he will give you a lot to think about in this episode. 

What did we cover in this episode:

• What makes a good teacher?
• The legacy of Dr Andy Roberts.
• How clarity is needed when checking and adjusting.
• Understanding what inspires the people you serve.
• Service is key.
• How the pre work gives peace of mind. 
• What drives you..?
• And oh so much more...

In this episode we are joined by the two brains behind “Finding the primary”. Dr Tom Greenfield DC and Dr Tom Lawrence DC, two incredible Chiropractors join us for a interesting episode looking into the thought process behind the adjustment and it isn’t long before we get into the age old Chiropractic question of “is less more?”

The two Toms bring it all in this episode. All sorts come up from as we delve into their journey into teaching Chiropractic, how their passion for Chiropractic lead to create an amazing program which doesn’t just focus on how to adjust, but also the art of analysis. This episode was a blast to make, and you will love these two sharing their knowledge and dropping some invaluable lessons.

What did we cover:

• Is less more?
• Chiropractic changed my time.
• Chiro college hiatus.
• Bringing Minors and majors up to date.
• How to get more certainty.
• Is certainty a good thing?
• The flying 7…
• Is palpation enough?
• Function or feeling?
• Shotgun adjusting.
• Do we focus to much on the adjustment?
• Learning from greats
• Being specific for greater results.
• And much much more…

To find out more about the upcoming “Finding the primary” seminar check out www.findingtheprimary.com

What a huge podcast we have for you this time. We are joined the badass Dr Skylar Gemmer DC who opens up some incredible Chiropractic history for us. We spend a bit of time diving into one of the machines that BJP tried to develop towards the end of his life.

$1.1 million (in todays money) was pumped into the research of this machine and it was almost lost Chiropractic history never to be heard from again. This machine could of been huge. The discussion we have covers all sorts, but focuses around how much research BJP did and how we can learn from it today.

What did we cover:

• Growing up in a Chiro family.
• What even is the …
• BJP stream of conciseness.
• BJP random inventions.
• How specific BJP was in everything.
• The mental impulse.
• BJ DEDICATION TO MEASUREMENT.
• PRE AND POST CHECKS.
• Is a crack an adjustment
• .IS NORMAL good enough.
• Would you rather be the best adjust or or best checker?

The Wilk’s case is a HUGE moment in Chiropractic history, however it is something that surprisingly few chiropractors know about. In this episode the amazing Dr Ricardo Flores Dc shares a little on the incredible legal battle that we all still benefit from today.

Dr Flores, a hugely passionate Chiropractor was kind enough to take some time out of his busy week to share some of his insight on the topic and what his research on the topic has Brough up while he prepares to speak on the topic at upcoming Chiro events.

The Wilk’s case began in October 1976, when Chester Wilk, D.C. and four other chiropractors filed suit against the AMA. The suit claimed that the defendants had participated for years in an illegal conspiracy to destroy chiropractic. On August 24, 1987, after endless wrangling in the courts, it was ruled that the AMA and its officials were guilty, as charged, of attempting to eliminate the chiropractic profession.

This case effects us all today and is certainly must listen for all of todays Chiropractors.

We loved sitting down with Dr Lewis Sumner DC to have a bit of a chin wag about some of the lessons he has learnt from starting in practice, and some tips on how to find your Chiropractic home once you graduate.

Lewis is an incredible passionate Chiropractor who is loving life as a Chiropractic. Lewis is the host of “The Chiropractic student podcast” which he set up to allow current Chiropractic students to hear more from those already in the profession.

Lewis has been working his off since graduating and he shares what he wish he knew before it all began. From how to find the right job, how much there is to constantly learn and a few tips for those that are still doing their time in Chiropractic college.

What did we cover:

• How he found Chiropractic.
• How to get ahead as a student.
• WHY he started the Chiropractic student podcast.
• Tips for finding that new job.
• The loudest voice isn’t the best.
• How to observe and get the most out of it.
• Getting that head start before you graduate.
• How much work it will actually take.
• And a ton more.

PS -Don’t forget to give his podcast a follow. Search “The Chiropractic student” podcast wherever you listen to your pods.

We are back after a bit of break from some podcast, and over the next few weeks we will be putting some out around the topic of new graduates and starting off in the profession.

Dr Elliott Swepson DC, has been out in the real world of Chiropractic practice for a short time but its so good to hear from someone who has found a clinic and system he is in love with. Its always amazing to hear peoples story of entering the profession and we are so thankful that he opens up so much about what has made his transition to being a DC so successful and chatting so honestly about some of the challenges.

Elliot shares some of there things he has learned through this process as well as sharing some great information of Upper Cx knee chest practice. I great little podcast for new and old Chiros a like.

What do we cover:

• Whats is upper cx care
• How to plant some seeds of success as a student.
• What books can help you make that jump into full time practice.
• How to explain not needing to adjust all the time.
• How observing is key
• The All Cracks!
• And a ton more.

PS- Please tag us on social media when you are listening away to it, we would love to know where you are listening to it, and make sure you share it with some students that can benefit from it hugely!

In this podcast we spend some time with with the incredible Dr Ellie Pennycook DC. Ellie is a beast of a Chiropractor who has truly knuckled down in here first few years post college, and the growth this has Brough it clear for everyone to see.

After meeting Ellie she made it clear that she really wanted to know exactly what this thing called Chiropractic is. Having worked with her on our 10 module online Chiropractic philosophy course we really wanted to get her onto the podcast to share her experience of entering the profession. She opens up about her experiences going through Chiropractic college and also her biggest learnings while out in practice.

On top of all of that we spend some time to go through her paper on the 33 principles, how she came up with simple talking points for each of them that has allowed her to communicate Chiropractic more logically and in a simple manner for the modern world.

What did we cover:

• Do we have enough women role models.
• Adjusting isn’t about size.
• How to crush that first year.
• Investing in yourself.
• Philosophy growing you confidence.
• The difference between college and the real world.
• How to talk tic.
• The 33 principles.
• You don’t know what you don’t know about.
• What she took from our 10 module course.
• The logical process all your people go through.
• The importance of understanding Chiropractic philosophy.
• How to attract the people you want to work with.

In this episode we spend some time with Dr Nick Reynolds going over specific Chiropractic terms. Dis-ease can be a bit of a hot topic, but if we start with a clear understanding of the terms and their meanings, it quickly changes into another conversation. Nick is someone who we have gotten to know pretty well recently as he worked his way through our online philosophy course, so we were buzzing to get him on a podcast to share some things. 

Nick choose to look deeper at various Chiropractic terms during his time on our philosophy course, and ended up focusing on dis-ease. He final module, the article we chat about, was the result of some incredible discussions and a lot of hard work on his part. When combined with Nicks understanding and quality penmanship this was a piece of Chiropractic writing that couldn’t stay hidden, so we thought we would get him on the podcast to make sure it got out there.

We were yet to know, at the time of recording the podcast, that this paper would feature in the recent publication of 33 from the UCA (uk). Which hopefully a few of you have read! But in the podcast we walk through his paper and some of the conversations and thots around it. Nick is a rockstar and as always he brings his incredible energy on this one.

What did we go over

• Studying Chiro in a different way to the norm.
• Inspirational Chiro that got him there.
• Disease v. Disease.
• Why is it important to clarify our terms.
• Post Chiro college disney!
• Chasing the greats.
• Getting out of the bubble.
• Studying philosophy online.

….and plenty more.

*we apologise for the quality of the audio for this one, but we wanted to get it out there*

The dapperchiro is someone we have been trying to get onto the podcast for some time and now we finally managed to make it happen.

Over the last few years the dapper Chiro content has grown and grown. With his unique style of presenting ideas and how engaging it can be we wanted to spend some time to find out about the WHY behind it all.

In this episode we chat about:

• Why social media?
• Is it worth it?
• Should you even bother to do it?
• As Chiropractors do we have a moral responsibility to share our knowledge.
• Chiropractic latest social media trends.
• CRACK videos.
• How crack videos can be a good thing.

And plenty more!

The first few years in practice can be tough on new Chiropractors. It can often feel like you are dropped in at the deep in and its sink or swim. But does this have to be the way. 

In this episode we chat to rock star Marina Papadimitriou about here journey form college into practice. Marina is truly one of the Chiropractors I would be honoured if she was looking after my family. Her love and energy for Chiropractic is incredible and her dedication to constantly be improving is something we can all learn from.  

What did we cover i hear you ask:

• What are those first few years like?
• Does Chiropractic colleges provide you with everything for Chiropractic success?
• Scrips and Subluxations, the two banned S words. 
• How do we commit to practise to improve. 
• How important is support of Chiropractors to a new DC. 
• What philosophy gives you. 
• The upcoming Axiom seminar and how to hear more from Marina. 
• Should I start my won place or go and be an associate?
• Developing certainty.

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Upper Cx Chiropractic is not taught much these days in Chiropractic colleges in the world, which has lead to a lot of confusion about what it even is, or how the techniques are practised. 

In this episode we talk to one of Europe's upper cx specialists to ask her all of the questions you want to ask about the technique. On top of that Dr Loula Papadimitriou DC, is one of the most knowledgable and enthusiastic Chiropractors we know. If you have ever been lucky enough to spend time with he in real life you will know she always brings a huge smile and lots of energy. 

What did we cover:

• Starting out as physio.
• 5th year frustration. 
• The big gap between college and practice. 
• Learning from a master in her first job. 
• WHY we need to keep learning. 
• Upper Cx, what the hell is it?

And so so so much more!!

Its been a while but we are back with a blockbuster!

In this episode of the Chiropractic WHY podcast, we chat to the world-famous Dr David Serio DC about the book 33. David collected, begged and persuaded some of the best Chiropractors around the world to share their ideas on the 33 principles and came up with one of the best Chiropractic books of the last 10 years.

Davids personal mission is to “To connect chiropractors and humanity to the essence of the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic.” And in this podcast, it's hard not to love everything about him. This podcast will give you a great little insight to the book, a huge insight into the man that is driving change around the world of Chiropractic and no doubt give you a few laughs on the way.

What did we cover:

• What's the story behind the book.
• How did he manage to get so many badass Chiro’s to write chapters?
• Why is it purple?
• Why should you study Chiropractic philosophy?
• Is this the best toilet read for Chiropractors?
• What's his personal fav chapter, basically like choosing your favourite child!
• What we should live our lives with the principles in mind.
• How he has seen Chiropractors change after learning philosophy.
• And a ton more…

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Something a little different this time around. We got on a call with the incredible Aymun Kamal. It was such a blessing that she put some time aside, so close, to her pregnancy to talk exactly about that! This was actually the second time around we had to record this podcast. After the first one, we had some technical issues and I was worried we had lost some gold, but 2nd-time round there was more you will see/hear....

We wanted to chat about how life was while checking and adjusting while a bump grows, but wow we ended up covering up a lot. Make sure you send this as a recommendation for anyone who is about to go pregnancy as a Chiropractor.

What did we cover:

💬 Crazy stories of getting into college.

💬 You never know how far-reaching……

💬 NZCC and energy.

💬 Changing countries.

💬 Levelling up sometime means travelling.

💬 That perfect timing.

💬 What working while pregnant taught me.

💬 Pregnancy opening up Chiro chats.

💬 Educating your staff to grow.

💬 Your CA are your front line!

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You may have seen Dr. Donald Francis DC on some videos chatting about his time looking after one of Scotlands rugby greats, but the man himself is a Scottish Chiropractic great in our eyes,

And if you haven't heard Donald speak or haven't been able to attend his technique workshops you are missing out. Once we had heard him speak we had to get him onto your podcast. 

Donald opens up and really drops some knowledge bombs, open your ears, switch on that brain on and soak up as much as possible. 

What did we cover:

• Leaving the army to study Chiropractic.
• Apply for Chiro college while in Iraq.
• Getting the kitchen sink thrown at him at Palmer.
• Finding the Chiro lane.
• Respecting the adjustment.
• The smaller toolbox, the bigger the specialist.
• Getting back to Chiropractic.
• My lane is not pain.
• CAN YOU HELP ME?
• What is Innate Intelligence?
• E=MC(squared)
• How to gain confidence in your adjusting.
• How can your people know that something has changed?
• Moving a bone with purpose.
• Looking after one of my rugby heroes!
• Extraordinary results in practice.
• Nothing is bigger than life!

I can not quite put into words how much fun I had making this, in fact, you can probably see me turning into a fanboy. It was such a blessing to be put in touch with Dr. Jack Donovan DC, and if this doesn’t make your Chiropractic soul smile I’m not sure what will.

Dr. Jack Donovan has been serving the profession for over 70 years and along the way, he has learned a lot, got a ton of amazing stories, and meet some incredible people. He really is such an incredible human, he was super generous in sharing a lot of knowledge and probably one of the nicest men I've met in Chiropractic.

THIS IS A MUST LISTEN!

What did we cover:

How he ended up studying at Palmer.

Paying $500 dollars to study Chiropractic.

91 years strong and still going strong in practice.

You Dad being mates with BJP.

How Chiropractic miracles affected his Military career.

Building a custom table to adjust during his time in the Forces.

Student flatmate of the Lyle Sherman.

Studying with Clarence Gonstead.

Driving patients to another Chiropractor

You got to own it to sell it!

Brown baggers…

We have gone a little left field in this one. We all have those little grips, those things that just grate you, our little pet peeves. Of course, they are probably our pet peeves because we ourselves have all made these mistakes before.

Dr. Christian Caswell DC and Jonny sat down to talk through theirs. They cover a lot on this one so keep up. And make sure you are subscribed.

What do we cover:

1. “My” innate.
2. Men in Black and Chiropractic?!
3. (Insert blank) Chiropractic...
4. Chiropractic for ME is...
5. Do we stand on the shoulders of greats?
6. Does the philosophy of Chiropractic evolve?
7. Happy faces when you DO NOT adjust!
8. How to communicate our ideas.
9. Be the Chiropractor who never adjusts.
10. Check - Adjust (if needed)- Check
11. Learning from Dentistry. 

PS - Rule number 9!

Dr. Mike Paull DC is currently the Uk highest-reviewed Chiropractor. He has a great clinic and works his ass off to bring about change in his community through Chiropractic.

Mike has also been very successful in educating his people and getting people in through his door via his use of Facebook live videos. In this episode, he shares his own story along with his concerns and inner dialog about making videos and also shares some of his tips and tricks.

What do we cover:

• How to make a FB live.
• What do I even chat about?
• Do I know enough to make them?
• What Chris Hemingsworth taught him.
• Would BJ Palmer have been using FB?
• How to inspire your staff.

Scott Jackson is a fountain of knowledge when it come the philosophy of Chiropractic, Chiropractic that's and has a huge wealth of knowledge on the GREEN BOOKS.

We often get asked what we recommend when it comes to green books, it seems to be a topic everyone wants to know more about or where to start. 

What do we cover:

1. What are the green books?
2. Should I even read them?
3. Don't they just contain Chiropractic history?
4. How to build a life of dedication to Chiropractic.
5. Why don't many colleges cover them?

And there is a ton more too!

Dr. Josh Wagner DC, is well known for his communication strategies, and for helping people achieve clinical growth. Josh has a true passion for Chiropractic and helping Chiropractors to achieve their goals. You are gonna love this one!

What did we cover?

• How do we communicate Chiropractic in the first visit?
• Where is your head at, in practice?
• Why can 2 different Chiros give the same talk and only 1 of them has a great conversion?
• Learning from Reggie Gold.
• Falling asleep listening to SigTalks.
• TONE over BONE.
• What your patients really want?

Dr Travis Corcoran DC joins us to chat about everything Chiropractic. This is not an episode you want to miss. Make sure you follow the links below and subscribe - or you will miss out!

What does Travis speak about:

• Going from working one room to owning 6 clinics.
• The use of logic in Chiropractic.
• What he learned from traveling.
• What is Chiropractic philosophy so important.
• Chiropractic associations and why they are important.
• Are you supporting your profession?
• Joining a Chiropractic association during a podcast!

We have all been there, lockdown, need time to recharge, or just time for some light entertainment. And where do turn: NETFLIX (all other streaming platforms welcome.) But what could we watch that has links or learnings to Chiropractic?

In this episode, Jonny and Tom, of the Chiropractic WHY, go through what they have been watching and what they have taken from it. Dr. Reggie Gold said that he could Chiropractic in things he saw and read, draw parallels, and find some Chiropractic learnings, so can we still that today!?

Dr. Charles Herbert DC, who also happens to be my father's Chiropractor, shares his story on opening up a new practice. We focus on his decision to change from working in a closed room to an open room. We chat through his initial concerns and how he has found the process. 

In this episode of the Chiropractic WHY podcast, we chat with Dr. Tom Dirksen DC ACP, about how we measure our people's improvement. Tom, one of the teachers on our ten modules online Chiropractic course, goes into how he looked for the best objective measures when setting up his own practice. 

What are objective measures?

Do they help us communicate Chiropractic easier?

Do you need fancy machines to have them?

Tune in to find out this and much more.