Don MacDonald

Dr. Don MacDonald is the co-creator of the MacDonald Safety Corridor Protocol, co- founder of The Informed Chiropractor, and has been helping chiropractors integrate Polyvagal Theory into practice for more than two decades. He teaches internationally on neurologically focused chiropractic, communication, and nervous system regulation.

Polyvagal Chiropractic podcast with Dr. Don MacDonald

Polyvagal Chiropractic: The 5 Pillars That Change Patient Outcomes

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In this episode, Dr. Don MacDonald explores how Polyvagal Chiropractic principles can improve patient outcomes through nervous system regulation, movement, communication, and patient-centered chiropractic care. What Is Polyvagal Chiropractic? Polyvagal Chiropractic is an approach that combines traditional chiropractic principles with modern understanding of the nervous system. Rather than viewing the adjustment as a purely mechanical […]

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

Chiropractic Brain Research with Dr. Heidi Haavik

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Polyvagal Theory & Nervous System Insights with Dr. Heidi Haavik Dr. Heidi Haavik joins the podcast to discuss Chiropractic Brain Research, Polyvagal Theory, nervous system regulation, neurophysiology, and how modern chiropractic care influences patient outcomes and brain function. Who Is Dr. Heidi Haavik? Dr. Heidi Haavik is one of the most influential chiropractic researchers in

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Pelvic Floor Chiropractic Through A Nervous System Lens

Pelvic Floor Chiropractic Through A Nervous System Lens

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The Shoulder–Pelvic Floor Connection: A Nervous System Lens on Pelvic Floor Health By Dr. Don MacDonald & Brandi MacDonald | The Informed Chiropractor | Edmonton, Alberta If you have ever wondered why pelvic floor symptoms can feel “bigger than the pelvis,” you are not imagining it. One of the most common patterns we see in

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Building the Next Generation of Chiropractors in Australia

Building the Next Generation of Chiropractors in Australia

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In this Australian Chiropractic College Podcast episode, Dr. Patrick Sim shares insights into chiropractic education, philosophy, leadership, and the future of the profession. Inside the Australian Chiropractic College with Dr. Patrick Sim Why Australian Chiropractic College Podcast matters? In this episode our guest is The CEO and President of the Australian Chiropractic College (ACC), Dr.

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Chiropractic Adjusting Techniques

How Chiropractic Adjusting Techniques Evolved

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Insights from Dr. Peter Kevorkian How Chiropractic Adjusting Techniques Have Changed Over Time 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

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Vagus Nerve and Nervous System Regulation

The Vagus Nerve and Nervous System Regulation

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Why Everyone Is Talking About It The vagus nerve has become one of the most discussed topics in health, wellness, neuroscience, and chiropractic care. From social media to scientific research, more people are becoming interested in understanding how the nervous system influences stress, healing, resilience, and overall wellbeing. But what exactly is the vagus nerve,

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The Future of Chiropractic Innovation, Leadership, and Education with Dr. Brian McAulay

The Future of Chiropractic with Dr. Brian McAulay

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Innovation, Leadership, and Education What does the future of chiropractic look like? According to Dr. Brian McAulay, it begins with leadership, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to helping the next generation of chiropractors thrive. The chiropractic profession has never had more opportunities—or more challenges. Healthcare is changing rapidly. Education costs continue to rise. Patient expectations

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From Pregnancy to Pediatric Care: Dr. Kelly-Jane McLaughlin on the Next Evolution of Chiropractic

Pregnancy and Pediatric Chiropractic: Dr. Kelly-Jane McLaughlin

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Pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic care continues to be one of the fastest-growing areas within the chiropractic profession. Families today are increasingly seeking natural approaches that support wellbeing during pregnancy, birth, infancy, and childhood. In this episode of The Informed Chiropractor Podcast, Dr. Don MacDonald speaks with Dr. Kelly-Jane McLaughlin, a chiropractor from Carlisle, England, whose

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The Vagus Nerve, Inflammation, and Nervous System Regulation

The Vagus Nerve, Inflammation, and Nervous System Regulation

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The Vagus Nerve, Inflammation, and Nervous System Regulation Modern healthcare conversations are increasingly focused on one important question: How does inflammation affect long-term health, and what role does the nervous system play in recovery? In this episode of The Informed Chiropractor Podcast, Dr. Don MacDonald explores the fascinating relationship between inflammation, nervous system regulation, Polyvagal

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The Future of Chiropractic: AI, Research, and Better Patient Care

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For decades, chiropractors have worked to help patients move better, feel better, and live healthier lives. Yet one question continues to shape the profession: How do we combine the art of chiropractic with the best available evidence? That question becomes even more important as technology advances and artificial intelligence begins influencing healthcare in ways that

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