Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley

The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your Legitimacy

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You became a chiropractor because you believed in something. But somewhere between the skeptics, the insurance battles, and the business advice that never quite fit — you started to lose connection to the dream that brought you here. The Rooted DC is a podcast for chiropractors who are done trying to fit inside a system that was never designed for them. Hosted by Dr. Alex Swenson — fellow DC, PhD researcher in organizational development and change, and someone who built a seven-figure practice, lost everything, and rebuilt it with an entirely new foundation — this is where we go beneath the su...

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Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley

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Health

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Jul 9, 2026

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EP 14- Reconnecting to and healing your pelvic floor with Shannon Tinder 10.03.2020

This week I'm joined by Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner Shannon Tinder for an in depth conversation around the pelvic floor, womb, healing from trauma and the feminine energy and power that comes from reconnecting to this area of our body.  In this interview you will hear not only Shannon's expert advice as a licensed massage therapist certified in holistic pelvic care, bioenergetic healing and...

EP 13- Overcoming our fears & self sabotage and what Eucalyptus oil has to do with it 04.03.2020

Join me as I discuss how our upper limit problems can hold us back from moving forward with taking control of our health. We get into how to identify the things that hold you back (there are four of them), how to overcome them, and how to use eucalyptus oil to support your health transformation (not in the way you think!) This episode is jam packed. For more information on our upper limit problems...

EP 12-Burnout vs Overwhelm 26.02.2020

On this week's episode I examine the connection and difference between overwhelm and burnout. I also discuss the preponderance we have as women to head towards overwhelm and burnout, and share some of the highlights from a discussion I had on this topic with several friends and colleagues, including how to set yourself up to avoid BOTH.  If you feel like you're constantly living in a state of over...

EP 11: Creating an Impeccable Morning Routine 18.02.2020

This week I unpack the concept of morning routines, share what my own routine looks like, and provide a framework and guidance for you in creating your own impeccable morning routine.  Morning routines can be incredibly powerful for getting a great start to our day, and also daunting to figure out how and what to create. I share with you what things you should ask yourself and consider in creating...

EP 10: 5 Simple Steps to Beat Your Overwhelm 15.02.2020

On this episode I lay out the 5 simple steps that have been instrumental in reducing the overwhelm in my own life, and in that of countless women I've worked with. Without this foundation, I would never have been able to do what I did this week--take 2 days off from work and life, one for my son and one for myself while we fought off a cold--without the world imploding, stress tripling and utter c...

EP 9: Bringing the Feminine to Goal Setting-SLIM Goals 11.02.2020

Today I break down goal setting for women, taking a very different approach from the SMART goal rhetoric that permeates goal setting conversations these days. Today we combine the idea of DUMB goals, as thought up by Brandon Burchard, with my SLIM Goal feminine approach. This is not the goal setting you're used to. DUMB Goals stand for Dream, Uplifting, Methods and Behaviors. As Brandon explains i...

EP 8: Stepping into Your Feminine Power and Tearing Down Expectations with Dr. Kim Snider 11.02.2020

Today I am joined by Dr. Kim Snider, ICPA certified pediatric and perinatal chiropractor, business owner, wife and mom to five littles under the age of 6 (if you're wondering if there's a story here, there is!) In a lively conversation Dr. Kim and I cover life as a working mom and business owner, post partum depression and anxiety, and the mindset shifts needed to stop living for everyone else and...

EP 7: Connecting to our feminine power with Janelle Sjodin 11.02.2020

Today I am joined by Janelle Sjodin, transformational mentor and success coach connecting women to their inner feminine power. Together we had a lively discussion around the energy flow of our menstrual cycle and the power that comes from truly being in tune and connected to our feminine side. To learn more about Janelle, head on over to her website https://www.janellesjodin.com/ If you enjoyed th...

EP 6: How to support your mindset with essential oils 11.02.2020

On this episode we tackle some natural ways to support your mind and emotions as you're doing some deep mindset work. On this episode I share some of my favorite oils for helping me focus and supporting me as I do mindset work. You also have the opportunity to get a free sample of one of the oils I discuss by going to www.dralexridley.com/get-essential-oils . Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated...

EP 5: Building a Resiliency Mindset with Karen Dean 11.02.2020

On this week's episode I have the pleasure of interviewing women's resiliency coach Karen Dean. We cover to gamete from getting started building a resiliency mindset, the raw reality of what it takes to make significant changes in your life and mindset, and the beauty that is on the other side of the journey. To learn more about Karen check out her website www.karendeanspeaks.com to connect with h...

EP 4: How Female Leader Indecision Impacts our Health 11.02.2020

On this episode I unpack the female psyche and how much we self sabotage in our inability to make big decisions or getting held back. I share my own story in developing some health issues recently that were entirely related to indecision, and give you tools to unpack the truths and lies of the situation and spring you from stuck to moving forward. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impe...

EP 3: Setting the Foundation for Impeccable Health Part 2 11.02.2020

On this week's episode I dive into some of the myths we believe as women about what it takes to be and stay healthy. I also discuss what to do when you feel like you're doing all the "right things". Why cutting calories and doing more cardio not only doesn't work for women, but is often more harmful than helpful, and share the story of one of my clients who exemplified health and yet could not fig...

EP 2: Setting the Foundations for Impeccable Health Part 1 11.02.2020

On this episode Dr. Alex introduces the foundation of the idea of impeccable health and sets the stage for what this show is and what it is not in a deep dissection of the industry giants of western medicine and the wellness industry.  This week on Rejuvenated Women: What impeccable health is NOT A look at the failings of our health care and wellness industries Why it's important to break out of t...

EP 1: Why Rejuvenated Women 07.02.2020

Welcome to the first episode of Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women. Each week we feature interviews, information and inspiration that will motivate you to transform from overwhelmed, overworked and overweight to vibrant, energetic and on fire. My name is Dr. Alex Ridley, Selfless Syndrome expert, women’s health coach and alternative medicine practitioner specializing in...

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