Cultivating Success: A mindset shift for happy, successful chiropractors

Welcome to episode 49 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Have you ever gotten the back-handed compliment, “Must be nice?!” In this new solo episode, Dr. Bremner flips that comment on its head and resets what it really means when people say it. We dig into the “tall poppy” phenomenon: why your progress can make others uncomfortable, how jealousy can show up as sarcasm, and why people often don’t s...

Welcome to episode 48 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we've got a solo episode with Dr. Bremner. She starts off sharing about the move to her new office and some of the snags she encountered along the way, and then she transitions to a recent real-world interaction on the basketball court that sparked deeper reflection about protecting the spaces you love. She unpacks what it means...

Welcome to Episode 47 of the Cultivating Success Podcast! Today marks a special milestone as Dr. Nor takes the mic for her first-ever solo episode —diving deep into the topics of fulfillment and purpose. She opens up about her journey into chiropractic care and the moment she discovered her calling in upper cervical chiropractic. Dr. Nor shares how purpose fuels her daily practice: from working th...

Welcome back to the Cultivating Success podcast! In today’s episode, Dr. Nor Jobarah sits down with Michelle Gruening—author of Stop Doomscrolling , and a certified speaker, trainer, and coach. Michelle brings a refreshingly honest approach to growth, sharing how the exact life you want might be just one choice away . Together, they explore what it means to define success: knowing who you are, kno...

Welcome to episode 45 of the Cultivating Success podcast!    In today’s episode, we are joined by recent graduate Dr. Luca O’Brien all the way from Barcelona! Together with Dr. Bremner, he reflects on his time at Palmer and how his passion for NUCCA Upper Cervical care has translated into real-world practice. Throughout the episode, they discuss the “unteachable moments” that only come through exp...

Which comes first — happiness or success? In today’s episode, Dr. Bremner and Dr. Jobarah dig into the concept of laziness — but not in the way you might expect. They unpack three surprising types of laziness: procrastination, distraction, and self-doubt, and explore how these show up in our efficiency, mindset, and even the way we design and live our lives. They also dive into why prioritizing ha...

Welcome to a brand new episode of the Cultivating Success podcast! We’re kicking things off with an exciting update—our most listened-to guest, Dr. Nor Jobarah, is officially joining the podcast moving forward! 🎉 To celebrate, Dr. Bremner and Dr. Jobarah dive into a question we hear all the time: How can you create success and earn a great income—with as little stress as possible? Packed with pra...

Welcome to The Cultivating Success Podcast ! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Abby Sirovica. From her early days as an associate to becoming the owner of two thriving practices, Dr. Abby brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that you won’t want to miss. Together with Dr. Bremner, Dr. Abby dives into the journey of transitioning from being an associate to opening and man...

Welcome to Episode 41 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today, Dr. Sara Dooley, an Associate Chiropractor in Boulder, CO, joins Dr. Bremner to reflect on the lessons learned during the first two years of practice. Dr. Dooley shares advice from the early days of practice, including the importance of attending seminars, getting clear on a "WHY," and defining life priorities. The conversa...

Welcome to episode 40 of the Cultivating Success podcast with Dr. Alison Bremner! Today we’ve got a solo episode where Dr. Bremner is discussing DISCIPLINE! Do you have good discipline? Dr. Bremner discusses just how powerful discipline is not only when it comes to wellness, but also in mindset, business, wealth-building and overall success! Get ready to embrace your weird and get where you want t...

Welcome to episode 39 of the Cultivating Success podcast with Dr. Alison Bremner! Today we’ve got a solo episode with Dr. Bremner where she discusses if you have what it takes to make it. Inspired by the Netflix documentary Sprint , she breaks down the character strengths she gleans from successful athletes and those successful in business. From mindset and intention, to filtering what you allow y...

Welcome to Episode 38 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Dr. Jane Brewer of Precision Chiropractic in Fort Collins, Colorado. On this episode, she and Dr. Bremner talk about what to do when things don't go right. Let's face it, there's ALWAYS going to be something to tackle when you wear so many hats running your own practice -- from HR issues to maintenance a...

Welcome to Episode 37 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Colin Carr, the founder and CEO of CARR, the nation’s leading provider of commercial real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers. Every year, thousands of healthcare practices trust CARR to help them achieve the most favorable terms on their lease and purchase negotiations. On this episode, he and Dr. Bremne...

Welcome to episode 36 of the Cultivating Success podcast! Today we’ve got a solo episode with Dr. Bremner where she talks about what she's gleaning from her latest read: Never Split The Difference by Christopher Voss. She gets real about chiropractic, the value in real world experience (hello, Associate positions or internships!), and about the disconnect between what you learn in school and...

Welcome to Episode 35 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Angie Noack, LPC and Senior VP of Business Development for Braincode. On this episode, she and Dr. Bremner discuss all things networking, including where to begin, how to play the long game when it comes to referrals, and what you should be focusing on when you start out. This episode is filled with tips, wisdom and ad...

Welcome to Episode 34 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Dr. Mel Krug a chiropractor, business mentor and owner of Inspire Life Chiropractic Center in Minnesota. On this episode, she and Dr. Bremner discuss all things Associate, including where to begin, what it means to be one, aligning with your values, and what you should be focusing on when you start out. This episode is...

Welcome to Episode 33 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Dr. Seth Ryan a chiropractor who own four practices across three states. On this episode, he and Dr. Bremner unpack the mechanics of owning more than one clinic. They discuss business metrics, money mindset, the do’s and dont’s, how to build momentum, the benefit to well-oiled systems and how to adapt when things go wr...

Welcome to episode 32 of the Cultivating Success podcast with Dr. Alison Bremner where we are joined once again by our most popular guest to date, Dr. Nor! On this episode, she and Dr. Bremner discuss the need to really understand your personality as you navigate some of the perils and pitfalls of growing your practice. They dive into personality traits, enneagram styles, and other really helpful...

Welcome to episode 31 of the Cultivating Success podcast! Today we’ve got a solo episode with Dr. Bremner where she gets real about chiropractic, her experience in the industry as of late, and what she's realized about being the "heel". Book Mentioned: Building a Story Brand - Donald Miller For more information, to submit a topic or to get in touch with Dr. Bremner, visit https://ww...

Welcome to episode 30 of the Cultivating Success podcast! Today we’ve got a new guest to the podcast, Rocky Lalvani. Together, they are discussing money including how to keep it, the difference between making vs. keeping, how to manage your cash flow, measuring your top-line vs. bottom-line, the importance of an expense audit, and how to cut costs without the negative mindset associated with it. A...

Welcome to Episode 29 of the Cultivating Success podcast. Today we’re joined by Dr. Josh Silver, a chiropractor and functional neurologist based in Florida. On this episode, he and Dr. Bremner talk about things you can do in preparation for a practice and offer tangible advice for any student listening. This includes things ranging from reading contracts, asking questions and creating your own sch...

Welcome to episode 28 of the Cultivating Success podcast! Today we’ve got another solo episode with Dr. Bremner where she breaks down the art of asking for money and charging what you’re worth.  We all know that hard conversations are part of business, and in this episode Dr. Bremner addresses how to approach them, why working on your chiropractic craft isn’t everything, how to think about profit,...

Welcome to episode 27 of the Cultivating Success podcast! Today Dr. Bremner is joined by Adam Carroll of The Shred Method. Adam has a documentary called Broke, Busted and Disgusted and has a TEDx Talk with over 6 million views.     Today, he and Dr. Bremner talk about finances, debt and efficient ways to build wealth. They discuss retirement, the 4 things your income should be doing for you, inter...

Hello and welcome to episode 26 of the Cultivating Success podcast! Today we’ve got another solo episode with Dr. Bremner where she answers your questions about 4 of the most common setbacks you have to overcome in practice.   From handling no-shows and burnout to fluctuating months of pay, getting new patients and identifying your ideal client, Dr. Bremner offers up several tangible tips, tricks...

Hello and welcome to episode 25 of the Cultivating Success podcast! On this solo episode, Dr. Bremner talks about the difference between the hustle and the grind.  Throughout this episode, she goes into what they mean, their differences and how they relate to your practice. Dr. Bremner also discusses the importance of having control over the money you’re bringing in, where burnout rate in chiropra...