🎙 Host: Dr. Don Macdonald 🎙 Guest: Dr. Rachel Swan In this episode of The Informed Chiropractor, Dr. Don Macdonald sits down with Dr. Rachel Swan to discuss her journey in chiropractic, the impact of mentorship, and her passion for long-distance walking pilgrimages. She shares insights on personal transformation, the role of the polyvagal theory in practice, and the power of 20 seconds of courage.
The conversation moves to Dr. Swan's origin story, how she got into chiropractic, her mentors, her education, and early career success. There's a discussion about her vitalistic approach before school and her experiences during chiropractic school. She mentions mentors like Dr. Lisa Sheldon and Dr. James Carter. Later, they discuss her decision to open her own practice, her initial challenges, and how she built her patient base. The conversation shifts to her passion for pilgrimage walks, how she got into them, their impact on her life, and her plans to organize group walks.
Dr. Swan shares her experience with the 90-day mentoring program, how it transformed her personally and professionally, and the integration of polyvagal theory into her practice. She mentions the importance of self-trust and interoception. The episode wraps up with advice for chiropractors feeling lost or burnt out, emphasizing courage and finding the right community.
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Time Stamps / Podcast Episode:
0:00 - 2:16: Introduction & Background
2:16 - 4:09: Mentorship & Early Influences
4:09 - 7:05: Practicing in Australia & Canada
7:05 - 9:46: The Walking Chiropractor: Discovering Pilgrimages
9:46 - 12:04: How Far Do You Walk on a Pilgrimage?
12:04 - 14:55: Chiropractic, Polyvagal Theory & Personal Growth
14:55 - 18:25: Joining The Informed Chiropractor & 90-Day Mentorship
18:25 - 21:55: Words of Wisdom for Chiropractors
21:55 - 23:26: The Role of Courage & Future Pilgrimages
23:26 - 25:00: Closing & Final Thought.
This is a must-watch episode for those aiming for a successful chiropractic practice.
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