The 1505 Club

Thoughts: Profit Driven versus Customer Service Driven

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Here is a little thought experiment I did on the difference between being customer service driven versus being profit driven. We can use some high profile companies in both sectors to learn some valuable lessons.

Thoughts: Precision and the Cervical Spine

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 14:25:00 +0000

How do we intentionally create higher levels of precision? What effect does a straight neck or loss of cervical curve have o the symptomatology of the patient? Where do these two things intersect? If you would like to signup for the online business training, you can do so here. https://attractwell.com/kinnectionmastermind/store/products/kinnection-virtual-business-seminar. If you would like to sign up for the in person training, you can do so here. https://attractwell.com/kinnectionmastermind/store/products/x-ray-interpretation-seminar

Circadian Rhythm Part 2

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:19:00 +0000

In Part 2, we will discuss some specific applications of the Circadian Rhythm and how we can make better decisions to produce better results.

Circadian Rhythm Part 1

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

One of the most important aspects of good health is the ability to get good sleep. In this episode, we talk about the power of the Circadian Rhythm, and how we can use this to repair our bodies and regain good health. For some patients, this might be the most important aspect of what they are missing and what they can do to help themselves heal.

COVID Revisited

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:57:00 +0000

It has now been 4 years since we first learned of the COVID pandemic. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of people died during that time. However, a great amount of research has been performed with some very interesting insights. Today, we are going to revisit the topic of COVID and look at some of the things we can learn from the literature if we pay close attention.

Thoughts: A New Years Prediction

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 04:01:00 +0000

In this episode, we will talk about a shift in public consciousness. With that comes a New Years prediction of what we will see in the coming year.

Episode 128: Boundaries

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:47:00 +0000

Have you been intentional about setting boundaries? Today, we talk about boundaries and how they can protect us and help us to be more productive.

Thoughts: What Am I Missing

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:27:00 +0000

We never know what we don’t know. How do we implement a system for uncovering what we don’t know. We do this, by asking ourselves, “What am I missing.”

Thoughts: Thanksgiving

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 04:51:00 +0000

Thanksgiving is a good time to reflect on the past and to be thankful for those who came before us and paved the way.

Thoughts: When to Stop and When Not To Proceed

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 23:45:00 +0000

Do you know when to stop with a patient? Do you know when not to proceed with what you are trying to do? These are concepts that seem unique to the Gonstead system, but we need to talk about them or they will be lost to us as well.

Thoughts: The Chiropractic Conundrum

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:32:00 +0000

What is a conundrum? How does it effect every decision we make in the chiropractic office? Our most fundamental decision making can improve if we have insight into how it happens.

Thoughts: Force

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:18:00 +0000

Force application is important for the chiropractor. Good adjustments are simply the skillful application of force. Let’s talk about what that looks like.

Thoughts: Meeting of the Minds

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:29:00 +0000

This weekend is the Meeting of the Minds. Let’s talk about the uniqueness of the seminar and why it matters to you.

Thoughts: The Sacrum

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:41:00 +0000

Understanding the anatomy of the sacrum is the key to correcting it. In this episode, we will talk about the anatomy how how this creates an accurate picture in our minds to create a precise correction.

Thoughts: The Death of Diagnosis

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:59:00 +0000

How important is diagnosis? Do you know if you are even doing it correctly? Here are some thoughts on diagnosis and how we maintain the integrity of what we do.

Episode 127: The A.R.T. of Chiropractic

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:22:00 +0000

How would you define the Art of Chiropractic? There are some concepts that are inherent to all forms of art. Chiropractic should embody this understanding of what art is and use it to elevate our delivery to the highest form. Today, we will be talking about the art of chiropractic and what it means to be a chiropractic artist.

Thoughts: A Work in Progress

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:59:00 +0000

Are you a work in progress? To some extent, we all are. How should we embrace this fact to drive ourselves forward and create growth instead of frustration?

Episode 126: Dr Dan Lyons - Too Hard, Too Often, and in Too Many Places

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:54:00 +0000

In today's episode, we discuss Dr Gonstead's famous saying that you adjust too hard, too often, and in too many places. What do you think he meant by that, and what was his motivation for saying it? Dr Dan Lyons will help us by looking at this statement from a philosophical, a scientific, and an artistic perspective.

Episode 125: Dr Marcos Perivolaris - Patient Education

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:04:00 +0000

In today's episode, we talk with Dr Marcos Perivolaris. He and his wife have been using in office lectures as a way of growing their practice. We will be talking with him about the logistics of creating such an event, as well as the material that they cover to get the best results.

Thoughts: Less Than an Expert

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:11:00 +0000

Do you feel the pressure to present yourself as an expert? What do you do if your not an expert? Fake it till you make it is not very good advice. Today we talk about being okay with where you are in your journey and it okay to be less than an expert.

Episode 124: Anaphylaxis

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:46:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be looking at a speech. This speech delivers some tremendous insights into physiological principles that seem to have been lost in our modern world. In an age of allergies, autism, and death; its important to know how the body responds to foreign substances and how these interactions can have devastating consequences.

Thoughts: Gresham’s Law

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 04:22:00 +0000

Gresham’s Law is a monetary law, but does it have application outside of the money system? If so, how might that be the key to understanding patient behavior and knowledge?

Thoughts: Zebras over Horses

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 05:11:00 +0000

In this episode, we talk about two cases that involve unusual listings.

Episode 123: Leadership, Part 2

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 05:08:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be finishing up on talking about leadership and how we can use it to develop ourselves, our staff, and our patients. We will be talking about how we turn producers into reproducers so that we are developing the leaders around us.

Thoughts: Imposter Syndrome

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 03:57:00 +0000

Have you ever felt like an imposter? We probably all feel out of our element once in a while, but it shouldn’t be long term and it shouldn’t get worse with time. Here are some ideas to help you break free from imposter syndrome.

Episode 122: Leadership Part 1

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:12:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be looking at some leadership training from John Maxwell in the context of growing the people around us - both our staff and our patients. In this first part, we will be laying a foundation by discussing the basic essentials of what good leadership looks like and how we can develop a leadership mentality.

Thoughts: The Abnormal Muscle Cycle

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 04:03:00 +0000

This episode covers the dichotomy between the patients perception of their muscle dysfunction and the doctors understanding of the reality of that dysfunction.

Episode 121: The Mystery of Talent

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:56:00 +0000

In today's episode, we talk about talent. What is it, where does it come from, and how do we get more of it. It turns out that there is a scientific explanation, and once we know that explanation, we have the secret to creating talent and recognizing talent in others.

Thoughts: Sustained Pressure

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 03:59:00 +0000

Sustained pressure has several applications. In this episode, Dr Fowler will be discussing how we can use it in different ways to accomplish different goals.

Episode 120: Dr Ian Rossborough - How He Built His Practice

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 03:02:00 +0000

Today, we will be talking is Dr Ian Rossborough. Everybody knows him from his YouTube videos, but not everyone knows the journey he took to get there. When we start in practice, if we hit any road bumps, its easy to think that we will never make it. The reality is that we all face hard times, and it is overcoming those challenges that allows us to become the kind of people who ultimately achieve their goals.

Episode 119: Dr Lydia Dever - The GCSS Diplomate Exam

Wed, 31 May 2023 03:31:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking with Dr Lydia Dever about the value of taking an objective, skills assessment test. We will be talking about the history of the test as well as the benefits of becoming a Diplomate. Dr Dever has been involved in education for many years, so this episode is great for understanding the basic skills expected from a test like the Diplomate test.

Thoughts: L1 - L3

Sun, 28 May 2023 05:57:00 +0000

Dr Fowler gives some thoughts on the uniqueness of the L1 - L3 area.

Episode 118: Dr Danielle Gilbert, DMD - Lip Tie and Tongue Tie

Thu, 25 May 2023 03:19:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking with Dr Danielle Gilbert. She will be addressing the issues of tongue tie and lip tie. These are issues that have gained a lot more attention in recent years and a lot of money has been made in treating these conditions. In this conversation, we will be discussing some of the important points that every practitioner should be aware of regarding this often prescribed procedure.

Special Episode: How Does The Economy Affect You?

Wed, 10 May 2023 05:17:00 +0000

Some really incredible things have been happening in the broader economy. Its easy to think that these distant events have no effect on us or our practices. It turns out that nothing could be further from the truth. Today, we are going to talk about some of these things that are happening, and how it can directly effect the business decisions that we make.

Episode 117: Fascia

Wed, 03 May 2023 03:25:00 +0000

How much do you really know about fascia? More importantly, what does the research tell us about fascia? Today, we will be talking about fascia, what it is and how it works. This will serve as an introduction to a conversation about lip tie and tongue tie procedures. That conversation must be built on a foundation of knowing what fascia is and how it works.

Episode 116: Myokines

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:39:00 +0000

Muscles do more than just look good. That actually function as part of the endocrine system and produces hormones. Today, we are going to talk about how to maximize this effect the get the most out of our muscles ability to produce beneficial hormones.

Episode 115: The Muscle Flip

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:04:00 +0000

As Chiropractors, we don't often talk about the muscles. In fact, we often go out of our way to avoid it. Why do muscles do what they do, and why is the patient experiencing a tight muscle? Many patients are convinced that the muscles are at the root of their problem. Today, we are going to talk about why the muscles are a clear indication that a subluxation is the root cause of their problem.

Episode 114: When Our Strengths Become Our Weakness

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 03:52:00 +0000

Have you ever considered that your strength could become your weakness? Its not something we often think about, but in almost every situation, we rely on our strengths. Today, we are going to talk about what happens when we rely on our strengths so much that they become our weakness.

Episode 113: The Chilling Effect

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:55:00 +0000

The chilling effect has to do with people in power eliminating decent through fear of punishment. In Chiropractic, this often happens in a debate over subluxation, adjustments, and almost anything else we could possibly disagree on. In todays episode, I am going to present you with two competing models and an understanding of why they both think they are right.

Episode 112: Know your People

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:49:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be exploring the DiSC profile and how we use this in the office to allow for better communication. This is a very simple tool, but the insight you can gain from it can be a difference maker for both retaining your patients and creating better patient encounters.

Episode 111: The Y Strap

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:11:00 +0000

You've certainly see the videos of the Y-Strap on YouTube. I'm often asked about it by both patients and students alike. I see it as an opportunity to share with people just how important that area of the neck is and why they should value it. Today, I'm going to talk with you about how you can use this topic to elevate people to a higher understanding of chiropractic

Episode 110: Dr Christopher Meyer - The Physiology of Sleep

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 23:41:00 +0000

Sleep is just as vital for life as air, food, and water. Unfortunately, it is the most neglected among the four and the one that causes people the most difficulty. Modern research has given us more insight into the process of sleep than previous generations ever had. Today, we are going to talk about some of the basic issues involved with sleep and discuss a better understanding of the role sleep plays in normal physiology.

Episode 109: Dr Eric Russell - Subluxation

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:53:00 +0000

We don't often talk about subluxation, even though it is central to what we do as chiropractors. Its one of those things we just sort of take for granted. Today, we will be talking with Dr Russell about subluxation from both a philosophical and a scientific perspective.

Episode 108: The Decline of Science

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 03:08:00 +0000

Have you ever studied the history of science? Its filled with horrible events that are highlighted by lack of disclosure and informed consent. Today, we are going to talk about some of these horrendous events, but also about how we move forward in Chiropractic to insure our studies are both valid and ethical.

Episode 107: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 03:18:00 +0000

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is a condition that is being diagnosed more frequently, and it is likely that a number of patients have an undiagnosed version of this condition. EDS creates a unique clinical picture with some unique features we should consider if we want to get the bet results. Today, we take a closer look at EDS and how we should consider it from a Chiropractic perspective.

Episode 106: New Years Eve

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:56:00 +0000

New Years Eve, 2002! Are you planning for the new year? What kinds of things should we be looking at for the upcoming year?

Episode 105: Biomechanics of the Upper Cervical Spine

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 03:59:00 +0000

Today, we are looking at Biomechanics. The upper cervical region offers some unique movements that we must be aware of if we are going to correct it properly. It isn't just about the primary motion, but the coupled motion as well.

Episode 104: Leadership for Tomorrow

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:54:00 +0000

There are some big differences between the generations. This often poses problems for how we communicate with our patients, but even how we communicate with each other. When was the last time you really felt like you were learning from someone? Tomorrow's Chiropractor is going to need to know how to lead their patients and that means leading people from different generations.

Episode 103: The Gut Microbiome

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 02:39:00 +0000

What does the gut have to do with Chiropractic? It turns out that it may have a lot to do with it. Obviously, the nervous system controls the gut; but is there a scenario where the gut might be influencing the results of Chiropractic? In this episode, we are going to talk about the gut and certain instances where we may need to address the gut before we get the results we are looking for.

Episode 102: Linda: A Case Study

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:22:00 +0000

Today, we will be talking with one of my patients. She had a serious injury and dealt with the consequences for over a year before she was referred to my office. We have made tremendous progress with her, but there is so much that we can learn from her case when it comes to assessing the symptoms as a source of information about the subluxation.

Episode 101: Death of a Salesman

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:57:00 +0000

Do you enjoy selling Chiropractic? The answers to this question are all over the board. For those who never wanted to sell, we offer a different practice approach - the one Dr Gonstead used.

Episode 100: What makes Gonstead, Gonstead?

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:51:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be addressing an age old question. What makes Gonstead, Gonstead; and when does it stop being Gonstead? This argument usually centers around technicalities and preferences, but let's look at it from a different angle and see what we might see.

Episode 99: Motion Vs Subluxation

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:16:00 +0000

Is there a difference between creating motion and correcting subluxations? We all know that subluxations involve a loss of motion, but is that all there is to it? This episode is dedicated to exploring the difference between these two concepts and how it can lead us where we do not want to go.

Episode 98: The Usual Suspects

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 02:30:00 +0000

Today we will be talking about the usual suspects. By that, we simply mean that certain vertebra are likely to create problems, and it is to our benefit to know their behavior well enough that we can quickly identify them as the source of dysfunction. What are the usual suspects, and how can we learn to distinguish between one vertebra and its adjacent vertebra?

Episode 97: Dr Chris Waddell - Chiropractic Politics

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:04:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking with Dr Chris Waddell. Dr Waddell is the past president of the Oklahoma State Board of Chiropractic. He has some insights to offer us on how things work and how we can preserve our rights to practice the way we choose.

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Episode 96: A Work In Progress

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:38:00 +0000

Do you ever feel like a work in progress? Even worse, do you ever feel like you are a work in progress that is not making progress? Today, we are going to talk about that and what we can do to get ourselves moving again in the direction that we want to go.

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Episode 95: Dr Jeffery Lawlor - Breaking the Rules

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 00:48:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking about when we need to deviate from the normal rules to help a patient that isn't improving. Sometimes, we get so committed to following the rules that we limit our ability to help the patient. When we deviate and how we do it is the topic of this weeks discussion.

Episode 94: Welcome to the PAG

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 02:12:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be discussing a structure of the brain known as the PAG. It has relevance for us, as chiropractors, because whenever we see an emotional release from a patient following an upper cervical adjustment, it is because we are correcting a dysfunction of the PAG. There is a lot for us to learn by taking a few moments to look deeper into the structure and the function of the PAG.

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Episode 93: Aristotle Revisited

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 04:09:00 +0000

On the topic of philosophy, I once again turn to the teaching of Aristotle. His writings on ethics give us an understanding of what we should be aiming for and the beauty found in perfection. Today, we will be talking about how chiropractic philosophy can be relevant in our everyday life, if we understand its purpose. It will also give us a path for creating mastery and becoming the best chiropractor we can possibly be.

Episode 92: Another Look at Vaccines

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 02:41:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered why high antibody titers do not seem to equate to immunity? In today's episode, we are going to discuss the physiology underlying the process by which we develop immunity. Are viruses really our enemy, or are they essential for life?

Episode 91: A Change in Perspective

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:41:00 +0000

How do you know when you need to make a change to move forward? How do you self-correct to do the daily work of self improvement? Today, we are going to talk about how we get a change in perspective so we can see ourselves more accurately. If we cannot see the problem, then we cannot fix the problem.

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Episode 90: The Politics of Chiropractic

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:30:00 +0000

This is an episode that I never really wanted to do, but I feel the time is now right to discuss these things. I began looking into this many years ago, but it is clear now that if we do not become aware of what is going on behind the scenes, it has the potential to tear apart the profession. It is time that we all become aware of and engaged in the politics of chiropractic.

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Episode 89: Dr Holden Linn & Dr Brennon Kelly - The Gonstead Start Up

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 03:44:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking with cousins and work partners, Dr Holden Linn and Dr Brennon Kelly. As the first two Gonstead doctors in the state of Louisiana, they had a lot to overcome as they introduced a new method of chiropractic to their community. In our conversation, we will talk about patient education and how you present what you do to a community that thinks they already know what chiropractic is.

Episode 88: The Power of Habit

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:23:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking about what it takes to take your adjusting to the next level by creating habits that refine your technique. Based on a simple concept created by Charles Duhigg in the book "The Power of Habit", we will lay out a process for creating greater skill by turning your adjusting procedure into a habit. This is a concept that can add speed and precision to your adjustments, but most importantly, it can add consistency.

Episode 87: David Geary: Practical Neurology

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:27:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking with Dr David Geary. How do you know when you should be in the sympathetics or the parasympathetics? What if you find a potential subluxation in both areas? Today, we are going to be talking about how to think about neurology and how to determine which system to be in. We will also be talking a little bit about how the scope works and what we should infer from that.

Episode 86: Dr Denny O’Hara - Tri Facial Neuralgia

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:02:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking about Tic Douloureux or Trigeminal neuralgia. As our guest will show us, it has many different names, but only one cause. We will be discussing the neurology as well as the proper approach for correcting this problem and bringing relief to the patients who suffer with it. This is an episode you will not want to miss!

Episode 85: Dr Lars Gunnar - Starting Over . . . Again

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 02:50:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking with Dr Lars Gunnar about his recent move from California to Tennessee. This move gave him the opportunity to start over again, with some lessons learned. The process itself has helped him to reflect on what kind of doctor he is and what kind of doctor he hopes to become. We will discuss which elements he brought with him, and what was created new as he got to start over with a clean slate.

Episode 84: Natural Law

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 23:55:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be discussing Natural Law and how it relates to Chiropractic. Why do we struggle to get people to listen to our message? Natural Law serves as an explanation for the reality we observe, and it helps to make sense of our Chiropractic philosophy.

Episode 83: The Art of Thinking

Sun, 29 May 2022 21:05:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking about the process of thinking. Thinking is simple, right? Everybody does it. But do we do it properly? In this episode, we will be talking about a particular definition of thinking and how this definition can be employed to make us better doctors and ultimately, better people.

Episode 82: Biomechanics or Neurology

Tue, 17 May 2022 03:36:00 +0000

In today's episode, we are going to talk about a mental construct for figuring out a course of action for your patient. Determining whether the subluxation is primarily a biomechanics problem or a neurology problem will help you to know where you should be looking for the subluxation. This is a simple construct to help us to cut through the clutter and see more clearly.

Episode 81: Dr Kristin Fellows & Dr Josh Lawlor - The Curious Case

Tue, 10 May 2022 18:23:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be discussing a unique case and the lessons we can learn from it. Joining us is Dr Kristin Fellows and Dr Josh Lawlor. In this case you will see a number of guiding principles. You will also see a lot of specifics as this case will take us all over the spine and even some extra-spinal joints.

Episode 80: Extravaganza 2022

Mon, 02 May 2022 01:06:00 +0000

We just finished the Gonstead Extravaganza in Mt Horeb, WI. Coming off this weekend, I had some thoughts to share with you. I hope these ideas help you to gain perspective on your successes and your failures.

Episode 79: A Chiropractic Worldview?

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:38:00 +0000

In today's episode, we are going to discuss what we believe. When it comes to Chiropractic Philosophy, our own personal Worldview might conflict or contradict the Chiropractic Philosophy. What's more, is it possible that Chiropractic has its own Worldview? If our Chiropractic philosophy does not fit into a cohesive worldview, that contradiction will forever make it difficult for us to teach our patients to share our Chiropractic Philosophy.

Episode 78: Gonstead History

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 06:24:00 +0000

In today's episode, we are going to talk about the history of Gonstead. Not the entire history, mind you, but a few select parts that can help us to gain some applicable knowledge as we go through the learning process. History is a powerful tool for learning from other people's experiences and even their mistakes. Let's talk about what we can learn from Dr Gonstead's experience an how he became the legend we know today.

Episode 77: Focus Fatigue

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:24:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking about focus fatigue. This is what happens when you attempt to maintain a high level of precision over a long period of time. Many Gonstead doctors experience this over the course of a day as they attempt to serve their patients. We will be talking about what focus fatigue is, how it effects us, and what we can do to build our stamina.

Episode 76: Finding your WOW!

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:51:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking about those opportunities that we have to create WOW experiences for our patients. We often think that a good adjustment is enough, but as times are changing, it often is not. Creating these WOW experiences is the key to creating busy and successful Gonstead practices in the future. So, let's look at several different areas where we have the potential to create WOW!

Episode 75: Leading Where You Have Never Gone Before

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:20:00 +0000

Today's episode is based on one of my favorite lessons that I learned from John Maxwell. The story of Lewis & Clark gives us a template for understanding how we can lead ourselves and others where we have never gone before. For most Chiropractors, this is essential knowledge. Most of us will be forced, during our career, to go where we haven't gone before and to take others with us. Here we have a template for how to do that.

Episode 74: Dr Mark Lopes: X-ray Rights

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:02:00 +0000

In today's episode, our guest is Dr Mark Lopes. Dr Lopes is the chair of our research department. He, along with Roger Coleman and Edward J Cremata published an article on the historical importance and relevance of x-rays in chiropractic practice. Today, he will be discussing why this paper is important and the fight to secure our right to utilize x-rays in chiropractic practice.

Episode 73: Practical Science

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:07:00 +0000

In todays episode, we will be talking about some basic scientific principles that can be exercised in everyday practice. How we think about what we do will help to frame it so we get the most benefit from it. Science isn't just something that is out there, but it is something that must be in us, rooted into our very thinking about what we do and why we do it.

Episode 72: Dr Randal Johnson - GCSS History and Missions

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:16:00 +0000

In today's episode, we are talking with Dr Randal Johnson. Dr Johnson was fortunate enough to experience the Monterey Bay Clinical Studies Society, so he had a front row seat to what would eventually grow to become the Gonstead Clinical Studies Society. Those early days give some insight into the mission and purpose behind the GCSS. Today, Dr Johnson is heavily involved in Chiropractic Missions around the world. Our conversation today will cover both topics.

Episode 71: Dr Aki & Kenji Lee - The Gonstead Difference Documentary

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 06:08:00 +0000

Today we will be talking with Dr Aki and his videographer, Kenji Lee. They are putting the finishing touches on their Gonstead Documentary. In this episode, they will be detailing the processes as well as things they learned and the power of the experience. You won't want to miss it!

Episode 70: The Secret of Inertia

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 03:21:00 +0000

Today, we are going to talk about a unique aspect of the subluxation that is rarely talked about. It is the deciding factor in whether an adjustment will be easy of difficult. It also tells us a lot about what to expect before we even contact the patient. Its all about Inertia.

Episode 69: Dr Cliff Fisher - The Purpose and Value of Training

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 06:18:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking with Dr Cliff Fisher. He is the Director of Training for Alignlife. Dr Fisher has been a successful chiropractor prior to joining Alignlife. He currently owns 3 practices in addition to his duties with Alignlife, so he doesn't just teach it, he is also practicing it on a daily basis. Training isn't something that we usually talk about, so today's episode may open your mind to a whole new world of possibilities and how to take your practice to the next level.

Episode 68: A Brief History of Medicine

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:03:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will discuss a brief history of medicine. We will look at how it began with the Hippocratic physicians, and how it slowly morphed into something different with time and discovery. It's going to be a wild ride!

Episode 67: The State of Chiropractic

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:35:00 +0000

I grew up listening to the State of the Union addresses from Ronald Reagan. This is my attempt at a state of chiropractic address. We will look at where we are and where we need to go.

Episode 66: Dr Shannon Good - Be Yourself

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 04:46:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking with Dr Shannon Good. Dr Good is an instructor at Life University and a Pediatric Chiropractor. We will be talking about the importance of being who yourself and finding your tribe. We will also be talking about the importance of history taking and listening with purpose.

Episode 65: Dr Kayla Franzluebbers - Specificity in Pediatrics

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 05:23:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking with Dr Kayla Franzluebbers. She has her CACCP Certificate in Pediatrics and she teaches Pediatric Chiropractic for GMI. Today, we will be talking about the importance of specificity and certainty when working with the pediatric population.

Episode 64: Dr Claudia Anrig - Pediatric Chiropractic

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:26:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking with Dr Claudia Anrig. When it comes to applying Gonstead principles to the Pediatric population, nobody does it better. This is your chance to hear from the woman who literally wrote the book on Pediatric Chiropractic.

Episode 63: Synergistic Toxicity

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 05:41:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be introducing a month of Pediatric Chiropractic by discussing a topic called Synergistic Toxicity. This is probably a new concept to you, but it will provide a backdrop for the rest of our conversations this month.

Episode 62: Dr Joe Esposito - Nutrition and Business

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:57:00 +0000

Today we will be talking with Dr Joe Esposito. He is the founder and CEO of Vitalogics, Aceva, and Alignlife. He holds multiple post-grad certifications in nutrition, and he is a Gonstead Diplomate. As such, he is an avid businessman with a passion for nutrition and Gonstead Chiropractic. Today, we have the opportunity to talk with him about all of these things and much more. You won't want to miss it!

Episode 61: Dr Eric Russell - Practical Philosophy

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 04:56:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking with Dr Eric Russell. He has a Diplomate in Chiropractic Philosophy and he teaches the 1st Quarter Philosophy class at Life University. A common question involves the role of chiropractic philosophy in the daily life of a new practitioner, and how much philosophy should we teach to our patients. Today, we are going to discuss these topics and see if we can create some perspective for those who are unsure of where philosophy should fit in to their daily lives.

Episode 60: Present Time Consciousness with Dr Kristin Fellows

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 03:57:00 +0000

In today's episode, Dr Kristen Fellows is going to share with us the concept of Present Time Consciousness and Unconditional Love. If the Concept of Present Time Consciousness is new to you, then you are definitely going to want to listen to what she has to say. If you are familiar with the concept, then you will still benefit from her explanation of how to take this to the next level and use it with every patient you see. This is a concept we don't talk about very often, so you are going to want to listen to what she has to say and how you can implement it on a daily basis.

Episode 59: The Value of Discipline

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:17:00 +0000

In today's episode, we are going to talk about Discipline. Whether you require Discipline from an outside source, or you generate your own Self-Discipline, Discipline is an essential component of success. The value of Discipline is that it will give us at least 4 things, and that is what we are going to talk about today.

Episode 58: Dr J. David Curry - The Ideal Practice

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:58:00 +0000

We don't often talk about what it takes to build a practice. In todays episode, our guest will be talking with us about some of the lessons that he has learned from his nearly 40 years of practice experience. He will talk about how he built a big practice, how he retired, and how he came back to build his ideal practice that allows him to live the life that he wants.

Episode 57: Dr J. David Curry - The Skilled Adjuster

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:37:00 +0000

In today's episode, we will be talking with Dr J. David Curry. Dr Curry teaches adjusting both in his classes at Life West College of Chiropractic and through his Gonstead Adjusting Academy. We will be talking about the concepts that most frequently hinder students in their development and how sloppy habits become engrained in our technique.

Episode 56: Let’s Talk About Masks

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:28:00 +0000

In today's episode, I'm going to be giving you the highlights of a 42 page systematic review covering the potentially negative consequences of mask wearing. This is something that nobody seems to be talking about, and instead, the harmlessness of masks is a basic assumption. But is this assumption correct? Let's talk about the potentially harmful effects of the mask, and who among us might be most vulnerable.

Episode 55: An Important Question

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 04:59:00 +0000

In today's episode, I'm answering a question I received. It's an important question, and it's something that I thought about for a long time. I'm sure its a question you have probably had yourself. So let's talk about it and see if you can gain some insight on how best to answer this question for yourself.

Episode 54: The 2 Most Common Cervical Mistakes

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:09:00 +0000

Do you struggle with Cervical Adjustments? Maybe you think you are pretty good, but could your adjustments be better? In this short episode, I'm going to talk about the most common mistakes I see when adjusting the Cervical Spine, and I'm going to discuss the mechanism and intent behind how these mistakes happen. I'm going to be quick and to the point, but hopefully it will cause you to cast a critical eye on your own Cervical adjustments.

Episode 53: How COVID Kills

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:59:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered why some people insist that COVID is no big deal, while other people are dying from it? Or why some people say the vaccine was no big deal and they had no side effects, while, again, other people are dying from it? How can the same virus produce such wildly different results in different people? Today, we are going to talk about that by talking about how COVID kills.

Gonstead Extravaganza

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 03:13:00 +0000

In this episode, I’d like to quickly share with you one of my secrets of success. I think it will change the way you think about patient education.