Inspired by seeing some incredible healing in her family through Chiropractic care, Dr. Karen Gordon jumped back into school to adjust her practice while juggling two young children and working fulltime. You'll hear how she boldly made changes because her love of learning kept shifting her clinical experience from Dental Hygienist to Chiropractor, to Educator, why she made her moves, and what inspired her to do so.

Connect with Dr.Karen Gordon @thechirohygienist

Are you a Chiropractor? Check out Dr. Melissa Longo's long-running show ⁠Rockstar Doctor Life⁠ for 180 engaging interviews.

If you're a female Canadian Chiropractor and looking for a new community for clinical wisdom and connection, find out more about the ⁠Well Connected Membership⁠

Ready to learn more about how Jane's software can help your practice? ⁠Book a time to connect with them⁠, or use the code ROCKSTARDOC to get a 1-month grace period applied to your new account.

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As a Health Care Professional with 22 years of clinical practice, podcaster with 200+ interviews, and 7 years of coaching and mentoring others, I've had some consistent observations about creating a lifestyle that aligns with your family and personal life, and how to build a profitable business in the process that you love. I've helped hundreds of Health Care Professionals adjust their practice to create a life they love, and you'll find all my best ideas and so much more in this show.

⁠Listen to Rockstar Doctor Life⁠

⁠Listen to Work, Play, Hustle & Heal⁠

⁠Connect with Me

Ready to shake things up in your life and practice? One of these ideas that Dr. Melissa Longo shares in this episode will be sure to give your some momentum. Whether you're feeling restless and ready for change, a little too comfortable in your current state, or just open to some new ideas to keep your practice rolling along with steady growth, give this show a listen for some ideas to shift your practice in a positive way.

Are you a Chiropractor? Check out Dr. Melissa Longo's long-running show Rockstar Doctor Life for 180 engaging interviews.

If you're a female Canadian Chiropractor and looking for a new community for clinical wisdom and connection, find out more about the Well Connected Membership

Ready to learn more about how Jane's software can help your practice? Book a time to connect with them, or use the code ROCKSTARDOC to get a 1-month grace period applied to your new account.

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As a Health Care Professional with 22 years of clinical practice, podcaster with 200+ interviews, and 7 years of coaching and mentoring others, I've had some consistent observations about creating a lifestyle that aligns with your family and personal life, and how to build a profitable business in the process that you love. I've helped hundreds of Health Care Professionals adjust their practice to create a life they love, and you'll find all my best ideas and so much more in this show.

Listen to Rockstar Doctor Life

Listen to Work, Play, Hustle & Heal

Connect with Me

Can you find joy in the journey of your business and detach from the outcome? My conversation with Dr. Heather Denniston highlights so many moments where she has approached life with curiosity and eagerness, and given herself space to listen to how she kept evolving in her work as a Health Care Professional. You’ll hear how she navigated the shift out of 25 years in clinical practice to follow a dream and support her marriage, how she built her new business in corporate wellness, and some of the key principles for building health that she shares in her keynote presentations. 

You’ll also hear:

- The best ways to tame your inner critic and find more self compassion 

- The power of stacking habits to make lasting change

- Why coaching and support are crucial for business success

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

Rockstar Doctor Life #59: Dr. Heather Denniston 

Quiet The Noise (podcast episode)

Coach or Mentor? What’s The Difference & Who Do You Need To Hire? (Podcast episode)

Find Your Focus! 3 Steps To Clarity On Your Next Best Moves (workbook)

About My Guest:

Dr. Heather Denniston bridges the connection between personal well-being and professional success for elite leaders and their teams. She delivers custom solutions for burnout and stress and provides cohesive habit-training strategies that maximize vitality, productivity, and resilience. Her Wellness Amplifier Performance Program is sourced from 25 years of private practice and working with companies from small start-ups to global giants like Microsoft. As a keynote speaker and coach, she motivates audiences covering topics from health and wellness to stress and resilience. She is the author of Three Day Reset and a regular contributor to several online wellness publications such as Thrive Global and Medium. Connect with her

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As a Health Care Professional with 21 years of clinical practice, podcaster with 200+ interviews, and 7 years of coaching and mentoring others, I've had some consistent observations about creating a lifestyle that aligns with your family and personal life, and how to build a profitable business in the process that you love. I've helped hundreds of Health Care Professionals adjust their practice to create a life they love, and you'll find all my best ideas and so much more in this new show.

Listen to Rockstar Doctor Life

Listen to Work, Play, Hustle & Heal

Connect with Me

Are you stuck in the waiting for the right sign or moment for things to change, or do you jump in and just make the changes you want happen? If you find yourself in the former situation, this show is going to light you up a little. It's no surprise that Coach, Retreat Leader, and Podcaster, Shirlee Williams, is one of my close friends! Shirlee and I share the same drive to create opportunities around obstacles, consistently evolve with life, and keep learning as we go. In our conversation Shirlee shares her story from embracing yoga to heal through anxiety, to supporting kids with special needs, building an iconic studio in Collingwood, and transitioning to leading teachers and facilitating personal growth with coaching clients.

You'll also hear:

- How she navigated an identity shift as her business changed

- Why she loves the word hustle but believes it needs to be matched with times of flow

- What inspires her to keep pushing herself, trying new things, and staying consistent with her goals

Resources mentioned in this episode:

7 Years of Podcasting, 7 Lessons About Business & Why Starting With Heart Never Fails

Your Message Matters

Who Do You Dream Of Working With?

Grab The free Guidebook Find Your Focus! 3 Steps To Clarity

About My Guest:

More than 30 years ago Shirlee  found herself on a yoga mat breathing deeper than she had ever had before. From that moment on, she knew things would be different. Curiosity led her down a spiritual path of yoga, meditation, breathwork  and eventually entrepreneurship. 

Shirlee ran a successful yoga and spin studio in Collingwood ON for 14 years. Over the last few years Shirlee found herself searching once again for more. She sold the studio, which has allowed for more time and freedom. Shirlee is a certified mindset life coach that combines life coaching and yoga. Conversation is great, but the embodiment of the lessons is what creates real change. Shirlee runs local and international women’s retreats that bring women from all over the world together. She believes that women are meant to be in community and sisterhood is what will heal the planet. She has a yoga and coaching training program called WISDOM that guides women 45+ into living and teaching these practices. She is also the host of her own podcast called Becoming You. Shirlee believes that each and every one of us deserves to take up space in the world. We all have our own unique gifts that need to be shared! We need to stop dimming our light and step into our greatest version of ourselves! Connect with her

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As a Health Care Professional with 21 years of clinical practice, podcaster with 200+ interviews, and 7 years of coaching and mentoring others, I've had some consistent observations about creating a lifestyle that aligns with your family and personal life, and how to build a profitable business in the process that you love. I've helped hundreds of Health Care Professionals adjust their practice to create a life they love, and you'll find all my best ideas and so much more in this new show.

Listen to Rockstar Doctor Life

Listen to Work, Play, Hustle & Heal

Connect with Me

What moves you? For Chiropractor, Coach and Podcaster Dr. Peggy Malone, it’s her ability to listen to herself and find excitement in new opportunities. You can imagine how much I related to this conversation! Peggy shares how she has allowed her personal evolution to shape her professional life and build businesses that reflect her growth and inspiration. She also discusses the importance of setting goals as a couple, how’s she’s realizing her nomadic dream, and how to make fear your friend.

You’ll also hear:

- 3 tips for maximizing mid-life, and how women’s quality of life often increases during this period

- How living aligned with your values will bring you more peace

- The power of habits to change perspective and emotional states

About My Guest:

Dr. Peggy Malone is a Chiropractor turned Life Coach who helps women over 40 lean into the magic of being a woman in midlife. She helps you to get curious and then gain clarity about where you want to go next with this one precious life and then helps you incorporate adventure and play on your way to that version of you. Listen in each week to her podcast The Midlife Improvement Project as Dr. Peggy helps you learn to manage your mind as you discover what got you here and get clear about where you want to go next on the way to being an even better you. www.drpeggymalone.com

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As a Health Care Professional with 21 years of clinical practice, podcaster with 200+ interviews, and 7 years of coaching and mentoring others, I've had some consistent observations about creating a lifestyle that aligns with your family and personal life, and how to build a profitable business in the process that you love. I've helped hundreds of Health Care Professionals adjust their practice to create a life they love, and you'll find all my best ideas and so much more in this new show.

Listen to Rockstar Doctor Life: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/episodes-masonry/

Listen to Work, Play, Hustle & Heal: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/work-play-hustle-heal/

Connect with Me: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/contact/

Are you adaptable in your practice? My friend and colleague Dr. Rehan Lakhani and I discuss shifts in clinical practice and how new models of care can emerge during challenging times, and the importance of taking imperfect action. Rehan also shares his evolution in practice to focus on mental health, the power of collaborating with your significant other in business, and his strategies for building a practice in a new community. 

You’ll also hear:

- His best tips for nurturing your mental health 

- How he spilts his time between clinical work and business strategy

- The power of breaks throughout the day to avoid decision fatigue 

About My Guest:

Dr. Lakhani obtained his Bachelor of Health Sciences (Hons.) from the University of Western Ontario, and thereafter completed his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. He has completed internships at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, Queen West Central Toronto Community Health Centre, the Brampton Civic Hospital, and Holistic Healing Arts clinic. Dr. Lakhani is also certified by The International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN). Alongside his practice, Dr. Lakhani is a regional Educator for Nature’s Way/Integrative Therapeutics, and has served on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Association for Naturopathic Doctors.  He utilizes the latest research, laboratory testing methods, and evidence based therapies to restore the health of his patients, and prevent future negative health outcomes.

Dr. Lakhani has a clinical focus in:

His other clinical interests include healthy aging to help patients live a longer, healthier, and more meaningful life, and improving peak performance for athletes by speeding up recovery times, and treating sports injuries. He is dedicated to providing evidence based and preventative naturopathic treatments to Collingwood, ON, and surrounding communities. Connect with him

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As a Health Care Professional with 21 years of clinical practice, podcaster with 200+ interviews, and 7 years of coaching and mentoring others, I've had some consistent observations about creating a lifestyle that aligns with your family and personal life, and how to build a profitable business in the process that you love. I've helped hundreds of Health Care Professionals adjust their practice to create a life they love, and you'll find all my best ideas and so much more in this new show.

Listen to Rockstar Doctor Life

Listen to Work, Play, Hustle & Heal

Connect with Me

Would you relocate your practice to support your values and family life if the opportunity presented itself? Shayne Henderson certainly did, and in our conversation we chat about the leap she took to create more personal freedom and a healthier lifestyle. As a Registered Massage Therapist in private practice, Shayne also shares how she has consistently learned to trust herself and her intuition when working with her clients to facilitate healing, and how she's always evolving with her practice to stay more aligned with her values and clinical vision.

You’ll also hear: 

- Shayne's advice for new grads of Massage Therapy training programs

- how to find your courage when you know you need to make a dramatic shift

- tips for longevity, business success, and finding a niche as a Massage Therapist

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

https://rockstardoctorlife.com/22-is-it-time-for-a-little-cpr-on-your-business/

Do You Really Know Your Values? (podcast episode) https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ddJuwVQ1gasUTtpALNLNB?si=SyrkxWxrSdGsUIWDfFXuPA

Who Do You Dream Of Working With? (podcast episode) https://rockstardoctorlife.com/13-who-do-you-dream-of-working-with/

About my guest:

Shayne Henderson is a Massage and Movement therapist with over 20 years of hands-on therapeutic treatment and movement expertise. Her passion is supporting women to create strong, resilient bodies. As a home birthing and c-section mama, she has experienced the gaps in support and continues to fill them through one-on-one sessions, online courses and workshops.  Her signature approach integrates three foundations of a functional body: alignment, breath and core activation, with an emphasis on supporting women’s physical, emotional and mental health. She lives in Collingwood with her husband and 2 daughters. You can find her at shaynehenderson.com

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As a Health Care Professional with 21 years of clinical practice, podcaster with 200+ interviews, and 7 years of coaching and mentoring others, I've had some consistent observations about creating a lifestyle that aligns with your family and personal life, and how to build a profitable business in the process that you love. I've helped hundreds of Health Care Professionals adjust their practice to create a life they love, and you'll find all my best ideas and so much more in this new show.

Listen to Rockstar Doctor Life

Listen to Work, Play, Hustle & Heal

Connect with Me: [email protected]

If you suddenly felt pulled in a new direction and knew it would lead your family towards the life you wanted, would you take a risk and pursue it? My colleague and friend Dr. Andrea Ryan did just that when an injury gave her the opportunity to radically change her career and impact people in a new way. In this episode you'll hear about her shift from clinical practice to leading a team of health advocates, how she recently realized a dream of travelling extensively with her family, and why she feels following her intuition has helped shape her confidence as a woman, mother, wife and entrepreneur.

You’ll also hear: 

- Dr. Ryan's best rituals for working from home while homeschooling her three children

- How to create space for the different roles you play in your business

- Why honouring your physical, emotional and social health will grow your practice

About My Guest: Dr. Andrea Ryan is a chiropractor, essential oils educator, and metabolic health coach.  She runs two courses - Nourish & Thrive and Low Tox Lifestyle - as well as two online communities for doTERRA essential oils and her Nourish & Thrive students.  She moved away from active practice in 2017 although still very much embodies the principles of chiropractic and holistic health care.  She, her husband (a fellow Chiropractor), and her three children live in Barrie, Ontario. ⁠www.drandrearyan.com⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/drandrearyan⁠

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As a Health Care Professional with 21 years of clinical practice, podcaster with 200+ interviews, and 7 years of coaching and mentoring others, I've had some consistent observations about creating a lifestyle that aligns with your family and personal life, and how to build a profitable business in the process that you love. I've helped hundreds of Health Care Professionals adjust their practice to create a life they love, and you'll find all my best ideas and so much more in this new show.

Listen to Rockstar Doctor Life: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/episodes-masonry/

Listen to Work, Play, Hustle & Heal: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/work-play-hustle-heal/

Connect with Me: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/

What is an energy alchemist? I asked myself the same question, but speaking with Melanie somehow brings me deeper into her vortex of healing every time we connect. In our conversation we discuss the evolution of her work, how reiki saved her life, and how she consistently keeps creating a business that supports the lifestyle she wants. 

You'll also hear:

- The difference between fear and intuition, and how we can listen to our inner wisdom with greater certainty. 

- The best strategies she has used to grow her business over the past 12 years

- Why we should never wait until we are 'ready' to start something new

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Your Message Matters! (podcast episode) https://rockstardoctorlife.com/3-why-not-you-your-message-matters/

Different Is Better Than Better (podcast episode): https://rockstardoctorlife.com/11-different-is-better-than-better/

Perfection Is Paralyzing (podcast episode): https://rockstardoctorlife.com/4-perfection-is-paralyzing/

Who Do You Dream Of Working With? (podcast episode): https://rockstardoctorlife.com/13-who-do-you-dream-of-working-with/

About My Guest:

Melanie Huestis is an energy alchemist with a big heart and a mouth to match. She believes that our true purpose lies within and that the key to unlocking it lies within trauma healing, spirit connection, and authentic human connection. She supports women in turning the lead in their lives into the gold they’ve been dreaming of … whether that is harmonious health, aligned relationships, radical self love, or creating a mission they’re proud of. She is passionate about potato chips, cats, and the avoidance of small talk at all costs. She lives in London, ON with her two connected kids, and self-proclaimed “normal” husband. https://www.melaniehuestis.com/

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As a Health Care Professional with 21 years of clinical practice, podcaster with 200+ interviews, and 7 years of coaching and mentoring others, I've had some consistent observations about creating a lifestyle that aligns with your family and personal life, and how to build a profitable business in the process that you love. I've help hundreds of Health Care Professionals adjust their practice to create a life they love, and you'll find all my best ideas and so much more in this new show.

Listen to Rockstar Doctor Life: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/episodes-masonry/

Listen to Work, Play, Hustle & Heal: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/work-play-hustle-heal/

Connect with Me: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/

Is it time to revisit what your values are for your business? One of the best foundations to creating a business you love is absolute clarity on what your values are, and then actually living them! When you are clear on your values it makes hiring the right people, creating effective marketing, and building systems and communications into your clinical practice so much easier. It's also an important step in adjusting your practice to reflect who you are. This brief episode will highlight more of the reasons why knowing your values is an important exercise to do, but more importantly, we want you to DO it!

Grab your copy of the Find Your Focus guidebook with a deep dive into your defining your values:

https://rockstardoctorlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Find-Your-Focus-Workbook-1.pdf

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As a Health Care Professional with 21 years of clinical practice, podcaster with 200+ interviews, and 7 years of coaching and mentoring others, I've had some consistent observations about creating a lifestyle that aligns with your family and personal life, and how to build a profitable business in the process that you love. I've help hundreds of Health Care Professionals adjust their practice to create a life they love, and you'll find all my best ideas and so much more in this new show.

Listen to Rockstar Doctor Life: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/episodes-masonry/

Listen to Work, Play, Hustle & Heal: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/work-play-hustle-heal/

Connect with Me: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/