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Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Julie Darchuk from Saskatoon in this episode. Dr. Julie has been in practice for 6 years and is a graduate of CMCC. Dr. Don and Brandi have been working closely with Dr. Julie over the last year, and he is excited to share her journey today.
Julie takes us through her chiropractic journey, how her dad was her biggest inspiration, and the stress she experience when she suddenly lost him before starting School. Her body stored the trauma she had not dealt with and put it on a shelf for her to push through school. Numbing her grief was the only way for her to cope in the beginning. She then experienced the loss of her brother as well, which added to her grief.
Coaching helped Julie identify and then begin to process grief and trauma in her personal life and a feeling of staleness in her career after having to practice hurt. For those struggling, Julie’s experiences could be the inspiration you may be looking for to help you get back on track.
Key Takeaways:
How Julie decided to become a Chiropractor. [1:45]
How Julie managed stress at Chiropractic school in the first year. [4:05]
What happened after Julie graduated? How did she decide whether to start her practice or work for someone else? [6:50]
Why it was important for Julie to learn from multiple practitioners in a hands-on way. [9:25]
Dealing with further family trauma out in the world of work. [10:15]
What happens when you aren’t fine anymore? [12:00]
What brought Julie to work with Dr. Don and Brandi? [12:40]
Learning about the salutogenic model of chiropractic. [14:20]
Understanding why you want to make the shift. [16:00]
Julie’s journey through pain and road to recovery. [17:20]
What helped Julie unpack her trauma over time? [18:35]
Taking note of the small triumphs. [20:11]
The impatience of recovery. [21:00]
About Julie’s journey to clinic owner. [22:10]
Getting clear about what you want. [24:10]
What would Julie say to her younger self? [25:20]
Advice for those struggling. [27:00]
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