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The Informed Chiropractor Podcast

Dr. Don MacDonald
The Informed Chiropractor Podcast
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  • The Informed Chiropractor Podcast

    Polyvagal Chiropractic: The 5 Pillars That Change Patient Outcomes

    14.05.2026 | 41 Min.
    Today I’m sharing everything I’ve learned over the last few months, including 5 crucial pillars for changing patient outcomes. I’ve been attending seminars and speaking across more than 52 time zones, while keeping busy with the process of handing off the practice over the next nine months to our young Docs. From recent podcast guests to speaking events in Australia, Windsor, and Calgary, here are the top takeaways on chiropractic care I’ve been reflecting on.

    In this episode:

    What we’ve been up to since the last episode aired.

    What made the previous episode with Heidi Haavik so great?

    The importance of using objective measurements in chiropractic care.

    What I spoke about in Australia recently and why it matters.

    Why the time frame of chiropractic care makes a significant difference in outcomes.

    How movement acts as a summer switch, and why we need optimal movement.

    How mapping and helping a body identify its position in space are so critical.

    The way our nervous systems are wired to be in a protective state.

    How supporting a state of ease in the global system actually changes lives.

    What is the goal of initial chiropractic care for dysregulated people?

    What the “window of tolerance” is and how you can increase it.

    Where we went in Australia and what made it an especially exciting visit.

    How the Calgary event brought chiropractors together in a positive and impactful way.

    Why opening more chiropractic schools is so important, especially now.

    What we have planned for the summer, including ways you can get involved.

    Join us in Calgary or Toronto by visiting our website https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/ 

     

    Join The Informed Chiropractor mentorship waitlist: https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/the-informed-chiropractor 

     

    Free “Intro to the Polyvagal Lens” (for Chiropractors):

    https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/introduction-to-chiropractic-through-a-polyvagal-lens 

     

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  • The Informed Chiropractor Podcast

    Chiropractic Brain Research with Dr. Heidi Haavik: Polyvagal Theory & Nervous System Insights

    05.03.2026 | 59 Min.
    Dr. Heidi Haavik is back on the podcast for the second time in today’s episode. With a PhD in neurophysiology, Dr. Haavik is one of the most renowned researchers in chiropractic and is also the Founder of Haavik Research. During the episode, she discusses the latest research in chiropractic (including the most cutting-edge studies), how the research is catching up with the long-appreciated benefits of chiropractic care, and why it’s such an incredible time to be in this industry.

    In this episode:

    How chiropractic care changes the brain through nervous system safety.

    What is now being measured in real time and how it impacts the patient experience.

    How touch supports the body in learning to be in a regulatory state.

    What your team can do to support patients so they feel seen and heard.

    What the recent research is saying about chiropractic and the immune system.

    Why it’s such an exciting time to be a chiropractor right now.

    How our bodies protect us from overwhelming stress (and how chiropractic helps).

    How an adjustment can impact the salience network depending on your state.

    Why some chiropractors might refuse to embrace this model of care.

    The ways Dr. Haavik’s perspective on chiropractic has changed over time.

    The limiting beliefs prevalent in the industry and how they’re shifting now.

    How the positive outcomes of an adjustment are being strengthened through research.

    The difference that regular, long-term chiropractic care can make (versus intermittent).

    The cutting edge research bio-engineers are doing right now related to muscle testing.

    Ideal changes that could be made to the way patient records are handled today.

     

    Donate to the NZCC Research Centre to support the actual research being done: https://chiropractic.ac.nz/research/support-our-research 

     

    Heidi’s upcoming online masterclass on the latest chiro-neuro-immune connection (will be recorded in case you cannot make the live session): https://heidihaavik.com/masterclass 

     

    Heidi’s online resource libraries (both for chiropractors who want to learn the science, and for your patients/practice members): https://chiroshub.com 

     

    Join The Informed Chiropractor mentorship waitlist: https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/the-informed-chiropractor 

     

    Free “Intro to the Polyvagal Lens” (for Chiropractors):

    https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/introduction-to-chiropractic-through-a-polyvagal-lens
  • The Informed Chiropractor Podcast

    Building the Next Generation of Chiropractors in Australia: Inside the Australian Chiropractic College with Dr. Patrick Sim

    05.02.2026 | 32 Min.
    In this episode our guest is The CEO and President of the Australian Chiropractic College (ACC), Dr. Patrick Sim. There’s so much more to chiropractic than the practice: there’s also philosophy, politics, and core values. In this episode, Dr. Sim gives his unique view of the chiropractic industry through the lens of his knowledge and experiences in these specific areas. He also lets us in on what to expect at the upcoming Concordia 2026 event in Australia.

    In this episode:

    How the philosophy of chiropractic care resonated with and influenced Dr. Sim early on.

    What inspired him to get into the political side of chiropractic practice and why it matters.

    How the political side of chiropractic impacts chiropractors (whether they acknowledge it or not).

    What it really takes to reach your next level and to experience growth in business and life.

    Why having an association to protect the public is important in this industry.

    The uniquely broad view Dr. Sim has of the chiropractic industry and what it allows him to see.

    What happened when he realized he did something wrong with regard to the values of chiropractic care.

    The people who joined on the academic journey with Dr. Sim immediately.

    The milestones they’ve met at their school thus far (in just a few short years).

    How many students they take in every year and the significance of it.

     

     

    Join The Informed Chiropractor mentorship waitlist: https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/the-informed-chiropractor 

     

    Free “Intro to the Polyvagal Lens” (for Chiropractors):

    https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/introduction-to-chiropractic-through-a-polyvagal-lens 

     

    Register for Concordia 2026: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/concordia-2026-you-havent-come-this-far-to-only-come-this-far-tickets-1318294627719 

     

    Australian Chiropractic College: https://acc.sa.edu.au/
  • The Informed Chiropractor Podcast

    How Chiropractic Adjusting Techniques Evolved: Insights from Dr. Peter Kevorkian

    08.01.2026 | 42 Min.
    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Peter Kevorkian as he walks through how chiropractic technique develops over time and why analysis matters as much as force. He explains how his background shaped his early focus, what led him to study many systems, and how indicators guide decisions in real moments. He talks about nerves, biomechanics, and how different models look at the same spine. He also explores when not to adjust, how timing changes outcomes, and why connection between two people affects results.

     

    In this episode:

    Dr. Kevorkian’s head start on chiropractic through engineering, measurements, angles, and biomechanical reasoning.

    What drew Dr. Kevorkian’s attention toward upper cervical work and indicator-based adjusting approaches.

    How exposure to non-biomechanical methods expanded his understanding beyond structural models.

    The influence of SOT and algorithm-driven indicators on clinical decision processes.

    How meeting Dr. Donny Epstein reframed technique as relationship and nervous system engagement.

    Why technique became viewed to Dr. Kevorkian as a best-guess application of force.

    The distinction between biomechanical change priorities and neurophysiological change priorities.

    How every chiropractic technique reflects a defined analytical window and force strategy.

    The shift within education toward force application over analytical development.

    What artistry in adjusting looks like beyond rigid protocol execution.

    How experience, repetition, and body awareness shape adjusting proficiency over time.

    The limits of technology and data in replacing human connection during care.

    Plans for campus partnerships, relocation, and expanded educational sites.

     

    The WAVE Chiropractic Conference: https://wave.lifewest.edu 

     

    Join The Informed Chiropractor mentorship waitlist: https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/the-informed-chiropractor 

     

    Free “Intro to the Polyvagal Lens” (for Chiropractors):

    https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/introduction-to-chiropractic-through-a-polyvagal-lens
  • The Informed Chiropractor Podcast

    The Shoulder–Pelvic Floor Connection: A New Protocol for Neurologically Focused Chiropractic with Dr. Don MacDonald

    18.12.2025 | 18 Min.
    I take some time in this episode to reflect on what took place in 2025 and give insight on why planning for the future often starts with knowing what to let go of. I get into why practitioner health directly impacts clinical outcomes, and how new approaches to pelvic floor and shoulder care are providing impressive results in practice. We’ll walk through real clinical observations, unexpected connections, and why regulation matters more than technique alone to set you up for success in 2026.

    In this episode:

    The importance of year-end reflection before setting meaningful clinical and personal targets.

    Why stopping unhelpful habits creates space for growth and better professional focus.

    My motivation behind creating a health-focused experience for chiropractors.

    How practitioner vitality directly influences resilience, energy, and patient outcomes.

    The introduction of a new pelvic floor and shoulder-focused educational protocol.

    What clinical observations revealed about pelvic floor tension and organ support.

    How restoring pelvic floor elasticity influences bladder function and prolapse patterns.

    A trampoline analogy to explain force distribution and muscular efficiency in the pelvis.

    Why pelvic alignment affects low back pain, nerve irritation, and adjustment retention.

    How sacral and pelvic nerve pathways relate to leg symptoms and sensory changes.

    The connection between pelvic musculature, adductors, and medial knee stress.

    The role of fascial systems in shoulder imbalance and chronic protective tension.

    Why post-adjustment soft tissue input enhances regulation and neurological safety.

     

    Join The Informed Chiropractor mentorship waitlist: https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/the-informed-chiropractor 

     

    Free “Intro to the Polyvagal Lens” (for Chiropractors):

    https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/introduction-to-chiropractic-through-a-polyvagal-lens
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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.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.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.👉 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.Key themes covered:Neurologically based chiropractic careChiropractic and the Polyvagal TheoryCreating safety and co-regulation in practiceCoregulation and the social engagement systemThe salutogenic model of healthInteroception and the nervous systemPractice growth without burnoutSubscribe now and join thousands of chiropractors worldwide reimagining what’s possible through a nervous system forward practice.
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