RDL #175: Dr. Brian Dower | Bringing Mindfulness Into Your Life & Practice
Rockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & Practice
Release Date: 08/01/2022
It's A Twin Thing: Drs. Michael & David Hughes On Resilience, Building Legacy & True Entrepreneurship
Rockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & Practice
My interactions with Drs. Dave and Mike have been memorable, so much so that I knew they needed to share thier story, business ideas, and humour in a podcast conversation! From their early childhood experiences with chiropractic care, to struggling with reading, starting an insurance business, and then finally graduating as Chiropractors, you'll be surprised by the number of variations their path to clinical success has taken. In their candid and honest way, Drs. Hughes share their story, what continues to motivate them, and why they have always been so focused on their future. You'll also...
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A Reality Check: Chiropractic Neurophysiologist Dr. Heidi Haavik Shares Her Work & Curiosity For Life
Rockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & Practice
One of the things I appreciated the most about this conversation with renowned Chiropractor, and Neurophysicist Dr. Heidi Haavik, was how funny and candid she was. As much as we talked about her incredible research and what led her to studying the effects of spinal adjustments on the brain, she was unapologetic about reminding listeners the importance of really tapping into your skills and following your own passion, and not trying to be good at everything else. From how she raised a young family while running a chiropractic practice and getting a university degree in neuroscience,...
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2 Ways To Adjust Your Mindset & What You'll Hear In This New Season
Rockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & Practice
Everyone has moments, days, or even months when they feel frustrated, lacking focus, overwhelmed, underwhelmed, anxious, sad, or some emotion that isn't really helping us thrive or help our communities and families the best we can. Welcome to the human experience! If you're finding yourself in the midst of something 'human' just know you're not alone. In the hundreds of interviews I've done you'll always hear someone who's also found their way through challenges, and in this episode I share the two most consistent solutions I've heard. You'll hear a couple of ways to adjust your mindset that...
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Dr. Kelly Holt | A President's View Of Professional Growth & Current Research Initiatives To Advance Chiropractic Care Globally
Rockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & Practice
What’s the perspective on practice growth, and the profession as a whole, from the President of a Chiropractic School? Dr. Kelly Holt gives us his insights from observations as President of the , as well and the current research initiatives taking place and some of the limitations. Dr. Holt also shares some of the foundational ways students are embracing connecting with the public to build their micro practices to fulfil graduation requirements, how he helps students stay inspired, and what it means to be a successful Chiropractor in an ever-changing world. Connect with Dr. Melissa...
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Dr. Kevin Christie | Modern Marketing, Activating A Growth Mindset & Bouncing Forward
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What does marketing look like for a modern practice? In this episode Chiropractor, Coach, Business Strategist and host of the Modern Chiropractic Marketing Podcast, Dr. Kevin Christie shares what to focus on, what to delegate, and what to avoid. We discuss the importance of starting with your core vision and establishing a brand that reflects your personality, and how to position yourself as an expert. Dr. Christie also shares how Chiropractors can avoid the overwhelm that comes from being both clinicians and business owners, and what he believes are the best ideas to grow a practice this...
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Darcy Sullivan | 5 Chiropractic SEO Powerplays & How To Maximize Your Digital Presence
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Are you current with all the ways you can support your practice’s online presence? In this conversation with marketing strategist Darcy Sullivan, we discuss the trends and necessities for getting adequate exposure for your business digitally. Darcy shares key strategies, the most common mistakes she often finds clients are unaware they are making, and how to keep it simple when sharing content online for practice growth. Connect with Dr. Melissa Longo and find all the resources to grow your practice at . About Our Guest: Darcy Sullivan is the founder of , a leading digital marketing...
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Dr. Bobby Ilijasevic | The Power Of Rituals, Focusing On The Right Things At The Right Time & Why Health Is Foundational To Business Growth
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Dr. Rebecca Hopkins | Making Instagram More Human & Best Practices For 2025
Rockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & Practice
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Dr. Walter Salubro | Why YouTube Is a Great Free Resource For Chiropractors & How To Get Started Regardless Of Confidence Or Skill Level
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Want to grow your YouTube channel as a health professional but not sure how to start? In addition to his private clinical practice, Chiropractor Dr. Walter Salubro helps health practitioners turn their YouTube channels into powerful tools for authority, visibility, and patient trust. In our conversation as part of this growth series, we discuss a simplified production flow, how to repurpose video content, and the best ways to get prepared to record. Dr. Salubro also shares how he taught himself the tools he recommends, why Chiropractors are often afraid to do video, an easy video...
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Dr. Sebastian Bonnin| Leaning Into Resistance, The Best Way To Retain Growth & How To Get Honest With Yourself About What You Really Want In Practice
Rockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & Practice
What are your cues that you’re on the right track with your business? In this dynamic, honest, and heartfelt conversation with Dr. Sebastian Bonnin you’ll hear his approach to discerning this question, and how he continues to evaluate what success means to him at various stages of his life. We also dive into what he would do if he started his career over, and why clarity, certainty and conviction are crucial for practice retention and consistent growth. Plus he shares the biggest question he encourages us to ask before building a business, why he believes relationships are the...
info_outlineWhat exactly is mindfulness and why is it so valuable to your life in clinical practice? In this conversation with Dr. Brian Dower we learn about how recovering from a hand injury helped him discover a new direction for his expertise, and what his transition from clinical practice taught him. Dr. Dower also shares his best tips for practising mindfulness and building emotional resilience, how to make it a simple part of daily life, and why it's an important tool to avoid burnout in clinical practice.
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About Our Guest: Dr. Brian Dower led a thriving chiropractic practice in downtown Toronto for close to twenty years until a career-changing injury compelled him to take the advice he’d been giving his patients for years and advance his own mindfulness practice to deal with the disruption in his life. Now a certified trainer of Unified Mindfulness techniques and the founder of his own mindfulness training company, Dr. Brian offers classes, one-on-one coaching, corporate workshops, and destination retreats to those who are looking to enhance their personal skills of concentration, clarity, and equanimity through mindfulness.
Dr. Brian’s goal? To introduce as many people as possible to the benefits of a mindful life that’s characterized by clear perception, tranquillity, and contentment.
Connect with Dr. Brian Dower: https://lumenmindfulness.ca/