RDL #163: Dr. Andrea Friese | Change Your Story!
Rockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & Practice
Release Date: 09/20/2021
Rockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & Practice
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info_outlineWhat stories are limiting you? In this conversation with Dr. Andrea Friese we discuss her experience in life and practice over the past few years, and how she discovered the power of habits and recovered from being on autopilot and not truly considering what makes her happy. We also discussed the importance of celebrating where you are instead of always chasing something new, how your values can shape you, and some parenting tips for teenagers!
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https://rockstardoctorlife.com/rdl-124-dr-ryan-doyle-simplify-by-creating-a-habits-based-lifestyle/
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About Our Guest:
Dr. Andrea Friese grew up in Germany. After completing her Law degree at the Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany she came to California to enjoy the beach and the sun for a short vacation. While running, she injured herself so seriously, that she decided to seek help from a chiropractor. She was so inspired by the work of this doctor that she decided to leave her country, family, and friends to study the healing art of chiropractic. Dr. Andrea attended Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, California, where she worked firsthand with some of the nation’s foremost physicians in the field of radiology, orthopedics, neurology, and rehabilitation. She also is the founder of Women of Iron/California where she is coaching women to reach their higher potential.