# Dr Don MacDonald > My WordPress Blog This file helps AI language models understand the structure and content of this site. ## Site Information - **URL**: https://drdonmacdonald.com - **Name**: Dr Don MacDonald - **Language**: en_US - **Last Updated**: 2026-05-10 ## Key Pages - [Blog](https://drdonmacdonald.com/blog/): Topics We Cover Deep Research Polyvagal Theory for Chiropractors ⟶ New Updates The Vagus Nerve and… - [Events & Speaking](https://drdonmacdonald.com/events-speaking/): EVENTS & SPEAKING This is not just about adjusting spines. This is about changing lives—starting… - [Resources](https://drdonmacdonald.com/resources/): RESOURCES “You don’t need to do this alone. 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Very few learn how to help a nervous system receive one.That is… - [Updating Stephenson’s 33 Principles: How Neuroscience Supports Chiropractic Today](https://drdonmacdonald.com/updating-stephensons-33-principles-how-neuroscience-supports-chiropractic-today/) (2025-11-20) There’s a moment every chiropractor has sooner or later.You’re standing in your practice, looking at a patient who just changed… - [What Chiropractors Need to Know About the Vagus Nerve: A Modern Guide](https://drdonmacdonald.com/what-chiropractors-need-to-know-about-the-vagus-nerve-a-modern-guide/) (2025-11-19) If you’ve been paying attention over the last few years, you’ve probably noticed something: the vagus nerve has become the… - [What Is Polyvagal Theory—and Why Should Chiropractors Care?](https://drdonmacdonald.com/polyvagal-theory-for-chiropractors/) (2025-07-01) What Is Polyvagal Theory—and Why Should Chiropractors Care? You’ve probably heard the term “Polyvagal Theory” floating around more often in… - [Stop Trying to “Fix” Neurodivergent Kids: A Chiropractic Approach Rooted in Regulation](https://drdonmacdonald.com/chiropractic-care-neurodivergent-kids-regulation-not-fixing/) (2025-07-01) In chiropractic today, we’re still seeing it: The rampant pathologizing of children with neurodevelopmental differences.The rush to “fix what’s wrong.”The… - [Why Regulating the Caregiver Is the Most Important Part of Pediatric Chiropractic Care](https://drdonmacdonald.com/regulating-caregivers-vagus-nerve-infant-nervous-system/) (2025-06-30) Mammals birth live mammals.It’s one of the defining features that sets us apart from reptiles and birds—and it shapes how… - [Discernment, Interoception, and the Real Work of a Nervous System Chiropractor](https://drdonmacdonald.com/discernment-interoception-and-the-real-work-of-a-nervous-system-chiropractor/) (2025-06-30) Yesterday, a young woman walked into our practice and wrote just one word on her intake form:“Injured.” April 2025. But… - [Stop “Hacking” the Vagus Nerve: A Polyvagal-Informed Approach to Chiropractic](https://drdonmacdonald.com/polyvagal-informed-chiropractic-vagus-nerve/) (2025-06-30) As the vagus nerve gains traction in the chiropractic world, so does the temptation to reduce it to yet another… - [Unlocking Chiropractic Success: An In-depth Conversation with Dr. Whitney Wihlidal](https://drdonmacdonald.com/unlocking-chiropractic-success-an-in-depth-conversation-with-dr-whitney-wihlidal/) (2024-03-07) - [Balancing Life and Chiropractic Practice: A Conversation with Dr. Tanya Chambers](https://drdonmacdonald.com/balancing-life-and-chiropractic-practice-a-conversation-with-dr-tanya-chambers/) (2024-02-22) - [The Informed Chiropractor: Rebranding and Evolution with Chiropractic and the Polyvagal Theory](https://drdonmacdonald.com/informed-chiropractor-rebranding-evolution-polyvagal/) (2024-02-08) - [How the Nervous System Influences Our Lives](https://drdonmacdonald.com/how-the-nervous-system-influences-our-lives/) (2023-07-31) How the Nervous System Influences Our Lives After a short summer hiatus from the podcast, we’re back with a new… - [Dr. Don Clum Give Us An Update On Fasting and Your Health](https://drdonmacdonald.com/dr-don-clum-give-us-an-update-on-fasting-and-your-health/) (2023-04-27) Dr. Don Clum Give Us An Update On Fasting and Your Health In this podcast episode, Dr. Don Clum, a… - [How the Polyvagal Theory Helps Dr. Michael Winters Support His Chiropractic Patients](https://drdonmacdonald.com/how-the-polyvagal-theory-helps-dr-michael-winters-support-his-patients/) (2023-03-06) How the Polyvagal Theory Helps Dr. Michael Winters Support His Chiropractic Patients Join us in this episode as we welcome… - [The Vitality Shift for Chiropractors One](https://drdonmacdonald.com/the-vitality-shift-for-chiropractors-one/) (2023-03-05) Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy… - [The Vitality Shift for Chiropractors Two](https://drdonmacdonald.com/the-vitality-shift-for-chiropractors-two/) (2023-03-05) Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy… - [The Vitality Shift for Chiropractors Three](https://drdonmacdonald.com/the-vitality-shift-for-chiropractors-three/) (2023-03-05) Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy… - [Keeping a Positive Inner Dialogue with Chiropractor Dr. Tim Young](https://drdonmacdonald.com/keeping-a-positive-inner-dialogue-with-dr-tim-young/) (2023-02-13) Keeping a Positive Inner Dialogue with Dr. Tim Young We’re welcoming Dr. Tim Young, based in Oklahoma, for this week’s… - [Heart rate variability, chiropractic, and the polyvagal theory with Dr. David Fletcher](https://drdonmacdonald.com/heart-rate-variability-chiropractic-and-the-polyvagal-theory-with-dr-david-fletcher/) (2023-01-30) Dr. David Fletcher discuses heart rate variability, Chiropractic and the Polyvagal theory. Joining Dr. Don today is Dr. David Fletcher,… - [Why Right Now is Unlike Any Other Time in Dr. Christopher Kent’s 50-Year Career](https://drdonmacdonald.com/why-right-now-is-unlike-any-other-time-in-dr-christopher-kents-50-year-career/) (2023-01-16) Why Right Now is Unlike Any Other Time in Dr. Christopher Kent’s 50-Year Career In this episode, Dr. Don MacDonald… - [How to Continue Transitioning Out of the Pandemic with Dr. Peter Kevorkian](https://drdonmacdonald.com/how-to-continue-transitioning-out-of-the-pandemic-with-dr-peter-kevorkian/) (2023-01-02) How to Continue Transitioning Out of the Pandemic with Dr. Peter Kevorkian On today’s episode, Dr. Don speaks with Dr.… - [How the Polyvagal Theory Can Help You and Your Patients](https://drdonmacdonald.com/how-the-polyvagal-theory-can-help-you-and-your-patients-2/) (2022-12-05) How the Polyvagal Theory Can Help You and Your Patients Dr. Don discusses the numerous training events and methods he… - [How Dr. Clarence Haitsma Built a New Chiropractic Practice After 6 Years of Retirement](https://drdonmacdonald.com/how-dr-clarence-haitsma-built-a-new-chiropractic-practice-after-6-years-of-retirement/) (2022-11-21) How Dr. Clarence Haitsma Built a New Chiropractic Practice After 6 Years of Retirement In today’s show, Dr. Don is… - [How Dr. Julie Darchuk Overcame Her Grief and Trauma With the Vitality Shift for Chiropractors](https://drdonmacdonald.com/how-dr-julie-darchuk-overcame-her-grief-and-trauma-with-the-vitality-shift-for-chiropractors/) (2022-11-07) How Dr. Julie Darchuk Overcame Her Grief and Trauma With the Vitality Shift for Chiropractors Dr. Don is joined by… - [We’re Back! An Update from Dr. Don](https://drdonmacdonald.com/were-back-an-update-from-dr-don/) (2022-10-24) We’re Back! An Update from Dr. Don Today, Dr. Don is firing the podcast again after a year-long break. In… - [Chiropractic Marketing That Can’t Be Ignored with Mike Michalowicz](https://drdonmacdonald.com/chiropractic-marketing-that-cant-be-ignored-with-mike-michalowicz/) (2021-10-06) Mike Michalowicz, a threepeat guest and incredible author, is here today. Mike joins us to discuss his new book “Get… - [Polyvagal Theory and Chiropractic, How It Can Influence Bodily Function With Dr. Stephen Porges](https://drdonmacdonald.com/polyvagal-theory-and-chiropractic-how-it-can-influence-bodily-function-with-dr-stephen-porges/) (2021-09-01) Polyvagal Theory and Chiropractic, How It Can Influence Bodily Function With Dr. Stephen Porges Today, Dr. Don is joined by… - [How to Naturally Reverse Myopia with Jake Steiner](https://drdonmacdonald.com/how-to-naturally-reverse-myopia-with-jake-steiner/) (2021-07-14) How to Naturally Reverse Myopia with Jake Steiner On today’s show, Dr. Don is joined by Jake Steiner, a retired… - [The 3 Frameworks of Care with Brandi MacDonald](https://drdonmacdonald.com/the-3-frameworks-of-care-with-brandi-macdonald/) (2021-07-07) The 3 Frameworks of Care with Brandi MacDonald Dr. Don is joined once again by his wife Brandi MacDonald, with… - [Conducting Practice-based Research with Dr. Kelly Holt](https://drdonmacdonald.com/conducting-practice-based-research-with-dr-kelly-holt/) (2021-06-30) Conducting Practice-based Research with Dr. Kelly Holt On today’s show Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Kelly Holt, a returning… - [Overcoming Your Internal Obstacles with Dr. John Osbourne](https://drdonmacdonald.com/overcoming-your-internal-obstacles-with-dr-john-osbourne/) (2021-06-02) Overcoming Your Internal Obstacles with Dr. John Osbourne On today’s show, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. John Osborne, co-owner… - [How Insulin Affects our Bodies with Dr. Don Clum](https://drdonmacdonald.com/how-insulin-affects-our-bodies-with-dr-don-clum/) (2021-04-28) On today’s show we are welcoming Dr. Don Clum. He is a chiropractor, nutritionist, and speaker. He is here to… - [Bouncing Back After COVID with Brandi MacDonald](https://drdonmacdonald.com/bouncing-back-after-covid-with-brandi-macdonald/) (2021-04-07) On today’s show, Dr. Don is once again joined by his wife Brandi MacDonald, who is also co-owner of South… - [Helping Chiropractors with Trauma with Brandi MacDonald](https://drdonmacdonald.com/helping-chiropractors-with-trauma-with-brandi-macdonald/) (2021-01-27) Helping Chiropractors with Trauma with Brandi MacDonald In this episode, Dr. Don is joined by Brandi MacDonald, and today they… - [Experience, Authority, and Trust with Chiropractor Dr. Matthew Bortolussi](https://drdonmacdonald.com/experience-authority-and-trust-with-chiropractor-dr-matthew-bortolussi/) (2020-12-23) Experience, Authority, and Trust with Chiropractor Dr. Matthew Bortolussi In this episode Dr. Matthew Bortolussi joins Dr. Don to discuss… - [Facing Your Own Limiting Beliefs With Chiropractor Dr. Pip Penrose](https://drdonmacdonald.com/facing-your-own-limiting-beliefs-with-chiropractor-dr-pip-penrose/) (2020-12-09) Facing Your Own Limiting Beliefs With Chiropractor Dr. Pip Penrose In this episode, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Pip… - [Advocating for Chiropractic Legislature Change with Nancy Dent](https://drdonmacdonald.com/advocating-for-chiropractic-legislature-change-with-nancy-dent/) (2020-11-18) Advocating for Chiropractic Legislature Change with Nancy Dent In this episode, Dr. Don is joined by Nancy Dent, an advocate… - [Shifting to the Salutogenic Model with Brandi MacDonald](https://drdonmacdonald.com/shifting-to-the-salutogenic-model-with-brandi-macdonald/) (2020-10-28) Shifting to the Salutogenic Model with Brandi MacDonald On today’s show, Dr. Don is joined by Brandi MacDonald, who, in… - [Forging a Sustainable Practice in a Pandemic with Dr. Tiffany Johnson](https://drdonmacdonald.com/forging-a-sustainable-practice-in-a-pandemic-with-dr-tiffany-johnson/) (2020-10-21) Forging a Sustainable Practice in a Pandemic with Dr. Tiffany Johnson On today’s show Dr. Don is joined by Dr.… - [Preventing Burnout While Your Chiropractic Practice Grows with Dr. Dara Tyrrell](https://drdonmacdonald.com/preventing-burnout-while-your-chiropractic-practice-grows-with-dr-dara-tyrrell/) (2020-09-30) Preventing Burnout While Your Chiropractic Practice Grows with Dr. Dara Tyrrell Dr. Dara Tyrrell is joining us in this episode.… - [How Dr. Marie Osborne Stopped Being a People Pleaser](https://drdonmacdonald.com/how-dr-marie-osborne-stopped-being-a-people-pleaser/) (2020-09-22) How Dr. Marie Osborne Stopped Being a People Pleaser On today’s show, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Marie Osborne.… - [Focusing on What You Truly Want with Dr. Helen Cox](https://drdonmacdonald.com/focusing-on-what-you-truly-want-with-dr-helen-cox/) (2020-08-26) Focusing on What You Truly Want with Dr. Helen Cox On today’s show, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Helen… - [The Chronic Pain of COVID-19 with Brandi MacDonald](https://drdonmacdonald.com/the-chronic-pain-of-covid-19-with-brandi-macdonald/) (2020-08-19) The Chronic Pain of COVID-19 with Brandi MacDonald It is time for Chiropractors to grow not retract! In today’s episode,… - [A Vitalistic Approach to Chiropractic with Dr. Jason Hollingsworth](https://drdonmacdonald.com/a-vitalistic-approach-to-chiropractic-with-dr-jason-hollingsworth/) (2020-08-05) A Vitalistic Approach to Chiropractic with Dr. Jason Hollingsworth On today’s show, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Jason Hollingsworth.… - [Selling Your Chiropractic Practice and Starting Over with Dr. Naomi Mills](https://drdonmacdonald.com/selling-your-chiropractic-practice-and-starting-over-with-dr-naomi-mills/) (2020-07-22) Selling Your Chiropractic Practice and Starting Over with Dr. Naomi Mills Dr. Naomi Mills on self-discovery and starting all over… - [Work/Life Balance as a Chiropractor, Dr. Ali Miller](https://drdonmacdonald.com/work-life-balance-as-a-chiropractor-dr-ali-miller/) (2020-07-08) Work/Life Balance as a Chiropractor, Dr. Ali Miller How to create work/life balance as a busy chiropractor. Dr. Don is… - [Reopening Your Clinic After COVID-19 with Dr. Sheila Bonnett](https://drdonmacdonald.com/reopening-your-clinic-after-covid-19-with-dr-sheila-bonnett/) (2020-06-06) Reopening Your Clinic After COVID-19 with Dr. Sheila Bonnett On today’s show, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Sheila Bonnett.… - [Positivity During a Pandemic with Dr. Michelle Ariette](https://drdonmacdonald.com/positivity-during-a-pandemic-with-dr-michelle-ariette/) (2020-05-23) Positivity During a Pandemic with Dr. Michelle Ariette On today’s episode, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Michelle Ariette to… ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://drdonmacdonald.com/sitemap.xml) - [Yoast Sitemap](https://drdonmacdonald.com/sitemap_index.xml) ## Crawling Permissions AI search engines may index and use this content. Please attribute to **Dr Don MacDonald** with a link to the original URL. --- Generated by @Visible v1.1.0 · 2026-05-10 08:10:39 UTC