Rockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & Practice

How driven are you? Dr. Amelia Rodrock went through Chiropractic College as a young single mom because she wanted to provide more for her children, and because she had a vision for the life she wanted to live.  In this inspiring episode she shares her journey from being on social assistance to running a successful private practice, and why she is an advocate for helping women heal mentally and phy...

In this week's show Dr. Melissa Longo shares 8 tips that have helped her manage her time, improve her communications, ease up family stress, grow her practice, and stay inspired with her team. You can also grab a downloadable sheet with all 8 tips for easy reference and to make your own simple shifts to find more joy and less stress. Find links to all the episodes referenced in the show here Find...

Can you find clarity from your challenges? In this episode with Dr. Ryan Doyle we discuss how this happens consistently, and how the process of rediscovering his passion to teach and coach gave momentum to every facet of his life. Dr. Doyle also talks about how an intensive period of massive business growth almost cost him happiness within his family and personal health, and the unique way he now...

If you could go back in time and give yourself some advice about creating a successful life and prosperous business, what would you say? In this compilation episode previous guests weigh in on the advice they would give to new grads starting out in practice, or seasoned Doctors looking for new ideas, or hoping to make a bigger change. Check out their marketing ideas, communication tips and financi...

Need a little inspiration about the power of the body to heal? Or how to keep your passion for life and your profession alive after 40 years? This is the show for you!   This episode is full of powerful stories of healing from Dr. Gilles LaMarche's time in practice and what he witnessed with his own health. He also shares his best tips for creating a thriving business, how he defines success, and...

What are some of the benefits and challenges of working with your spouse? Drs. Andrea & Eric Nazrenko discuss how working with their  strengths, respecting each other, and creating a great team have allowed them to successfully parent their 3 young sons while also operating a busy family practice. They also discuss how they clearly defined their ideal family and business life at the onset of their...

Can you get out of your head and into your heart? In this conversation with Dr. Nima Rahmany we discuss why purpose and meaning give you context for everything, and how an existential crisis with his career led him to discover his passion for helping people overcome emotional wounds that prevent them from living their life fully and finding true success. We also talked about the inability for exte...

Is your standard of success one that YOU created? Psychologist, Gold Medalist, Coach, and Entrepreneur Dr. Jason Richardson talks about why boredom kills our spirit, why a 'purpose anchors everything',  and why it's our personal responsibility to share our strengths, talents and gifts to help others. He also discusses the importance of having a passion for 'one thing' outside your work and family,...

What's the right practice size for you?  After over 100 podcast guests one thing has become really clear: Some Doctors want a high volume practice, some do not. Some Doctors want a massive office space with a large team, others prefer to work as Associates or operate a smaller private practice. What business model for your professional practice is right for you? In this episode Dr. Melissa Longo s...

What's The Two-Part Strategy to Being a Successful Healer? Dr. Mously LeBlanc shares tips from her clinical experience working as a Physician, Cancer Rehab Specialist, Energy Healer, Relationship Coach, wife, and Mom!  She also shares her best tips for dealing with challenges in practice, the 1 exercise she asks all her patients to do, and why she believes self-care is vital to long term success a...

What Are The Two Keys To Creating a Remarkable Life and Practice?  Dr. Stephen Franson shares his insights from years of practice and coaching others, why he believes we need to 'slow down to speed up' and the biggest barrier that limits many Doctors success. We also discussed the power of positive Associate agreements, family rituals that keep him grounded, the difference between being busy and h...

Change is good . In this episode Dr. Melissa Longo discusses what's new with the show, what you can expect in the upcoming shows, the manifesto for a rockstar doctor life that has been compiled from all the previous guests since 2016, and her 2 step-formula for creating more time to do what you love, without burning out or feeling overwhelmed.  Other shows referenced in this episode: Episode #70 -...

How can you be the hardest working lazy person? Dr. Tony Ebel  shares the 'hard-easy' approach to life that has helped him build an incredible practice, coach with Epic Practice, and speak internationally while living a happy healthy life with his wife and 4 children. We discussed 3 ways to deal with adversity, how to develop positive relationships with Associates in practice, and the power of ped...

How can you prevent your healing practice from hurting you?  In this conversation with Dr. Danielle Finden  we discuss the  suggestions she provides in the technique manual she created, and ways to avoid emotional fatigue by making self care a priority and effectively scheduling time to be most productive, healthy and happy. Dr. Finden also offers her best tips to build positive Associate arrangem...

Are your business problems just personal problems in disguise? Dr. Lacey Book discusses why she often observes this with her clients, and why she believes that creating community and connection is vital to effective marketing. We also discussed tips for working with your spouse, nurturing healthy relationships with stepkids, and the biggest barrier to increasing your revenue in business.  Find out...

Are you chasing success or fulfilment? In this conversation with Dr. Daniel Bai we discuss why 'authenticity is the new currency', what common mistakes many Chiropractors make in running an effective practice, and why it's important to work 'on' your life rather than 'in' your life to find greater happiness. We also discuss some of the key strategies he teaches Chiropractors to improve their commu...

Are you practising the good self-care you recommend to your patients? In this conversation with Dr. Laura Dobrinksy we discuss the importance of courageously getting clear on your goals for your life and practice, and why taking time for introspection and mindfulness is just as important for Chiropractors as nurturing our physical health. We also discuss how to avoid burnout, why being involved in...

What are the current trends in Chiropractic in Canada, why are some provinces facing controversy, and where is the profession headed? In this discussion with Dr. David Fletcher and Dr. Craig Hazel we discuss the current political climate of Chiropractic in Canada, how diversity within the profession is beneficial, and why it's crucial to maintain a neurologically based model of care to support opt...

Would you travel across the globe to a new country and start a practice? Dr. Shara Downey 's sense of adventure took her to Singapore and in her thirteen years in Asia she has built 3 offices, started a coaching practice , and had 4 children! Listen to how she navigated cultural differences, hired associates, and created her practice around her family life. We also discussed how to be fearless,  l...

What are some of the best ways to grow your practice in 2019? Listen to this compilation show from some of the guests in 2018 for new ideas or great reminders about how to best impact your community in the year ahead.  Contact  Dr. Melissa Longo to find out about mentoring, group programs or just to offer your ideas  here Join  the Rockstar Doctor Mom community on Facebook  here Find out about mor...

Can you expand your influence as a leader in health care outside the walls of your practice? In this week's show   Dr. Ed Osburn shares why he loves working with Chiropractors to liberate them from thinking small and helping them create greater impact through developing online programs. Dr Osburn also offers his best tips for finding purpose through struggle, why clarity of vision is the biggest a...

What are some of the secrets to building a successful partnership and practice with your sibling?  Dr. Jennifer Rozenhart shares her tips from working with her sister for the past 21 years, as well as her best tips for managing family life, practice and coaching with CloseForChiro. We also talked about how to shift your focus when you're having a rough day, staying inspired and engaged by the clin...

Are you staying engaged in your practice? Dr. Josh Handt shares his experiences from practicing with his father for the past 12 years and why he believes "stagnation kills everything". We also discussed how his personal definition of success has changed over time, why challenges can create amazing opportunities, and the top biohacking tips for Chiropractors from guests on his successful podcast Th...

Are you leading with intention, positivity, and a clear vision? Dr. Gena Bofshever shares her tips for building great relations with Associates and office team, and the one thing required for consistent practice expansion. We also discussed why vacations are good for personal growth, the importance of attending seminars and the variety of  practice experiences that are good for different stages of...

What's holding you back from creating the practice you really want? Dr. Walter Salubro discusses the experiences that eventually helped him move forward and build his private practice, why he believes "mindset is everything" and why knowing yourself is crucial when choosing the right practice environment.  Dr. Salubro has also built a successful YouTube channel that is teaching people about Chirop...