Adjusting the Mic

Adjusting the Mic

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Adjusting the Mic episodes

  • Back Yourself: Dr Murray Warner on Community, Coaching and Resilience

    Twenty years into solo practice on Sydney’s northern beaches, Dr Murray Warner says he’s still yet to work a day in his life. From letterbox flyers and spinal screenings to a thriving village-style practice, Murray shares why real results start with understanding what’s holding people back from the lives they want. He opens up about a major health setback, the colleagues who rallied within minutes to make sure his patients were still cared for, and why every chiropractor needs coaches, mentors and the courage to let patients say no. Honest, funny and refreshingly practical, this episode is a reminder to back yourself.

    38 min
  • Build the Rhythm: Dr Vismai Schonfelder on Retention, Referrals and the Data Behind the Adjustment

    Dr Vismai Schonfelder shares three decades of practice wisdom on building a chiropractic business that runs on rhythm, not hustle. From the "retention vortex" he built after selling his Amsterdam practice to the welcome booklet tool that reframes why patients really stay, Vismai unpacks the psychology of long-term care, why community challenges beat cold referral asks, and how his new wearable, ChiroRing, is adding more hard data on what an adjustment does to the body.

    37 min
  • Love Your Patients: Dr Margaret Bryce on Longevity, Value and the Heart of Long-Term Care

    Dr Margaret Bryce shares nearly four decades of practice wisdom on what it really takes to build lifelong relationships with patients. From rethinking her fees after a candid talk with herself early in her career to the simple, three-word mantra from mentor Les Whitehead that's shaped her practice ever since, Margaret unpacks the difference between price and value, why she never adjusts on a first visit, and how she's kept chiropractic fresh after 37 years in practice.

    33 min
  • Growing Through Connection: Dr Ben Bruce on Practice, People and Purpose

    From taking over a small rural practice to leading a thriving four-chiropractor team, Dr Ben Bruce shares the lessons he's learned from nearly two decades in practice. Ben dives into the power of communication, why patient relationships matter more than marketing, and how a simple phone call can transform trust and retention. Packed with practical wisdom on leadership, team building, mentorship, and sustainable growth, this episode is a reminder that great chiropractic starts with genuine human connection.

    30 min
  • Getting Louder Without Changing a Thing: Dr Tony Ebel on Chiropractic Certainty

    Chiropractic leader Dr Tony Ebel delivers a powerful conversation on certainty, communication, and building demand before the first visit. From personal miracles that shaped his pediatric focus to why “miss the care plan, you miss the miracle,” Tony breaks down what it really takes to serve families at the highest level. If you’re ready to stop diluting the message, avoid cruise control, and get louder with principle, this episode is your call to action.

    34 min
  • The Retention Advantage: Dr Jodie Blackbourn’s Playbook for Sustainable Growth

    Chiropractic leader Dr Jodie Blackbourn breaks down the unseen mechanics of a thriving practice - retention, team culture, and doing the small things consistently well. From returning to practice with young kids to doubling patient numbers, selling practices, and planning exits, Jodie shares hard‑earned lessons on longevity in chiropractic. If you care about retention, culture, and building a practice that works for real life - not just numbers - this episode is essential listening.

    58 min
  • Global Grit to Local Impact: Dr Matt Wheatcroft on Practice, Purpose, and People

    Dr Matt Wheatcroft shares a grounded, high‑impact conversation on growth, mindset, and building a chiropractic practice that actually lasts. From racing bikes in Europe to practising internationally and scaling a multi‑associate clinic in Canterbury, Matt unpacks the shift from brute force to flow - and why joy, systems, and self‑worth matter more than grind. If you're ready to practise with purpose, lead with clarity, and rediscover what makes chiropractic fun, this episode delivers.

    48 min
  • Pulling New Patients Out of the Ocean: Dr Brad Glowaki's Mindset

    Chiropractic powerhouse Dr Brad "Glow" Glowaki brings a high‑voltage conversation on purpose, communication, and building a thriving practice. From proving his colleagues wrong after being told, "You can’t pull new patients out of the ocean," to running an 800‑visit‑a‑week office, Brad breaks down the mindset and systems that drive real growth. If you're ready to think bigger, serve deeper, and cut the fluff, this episode is your spark.

    36 min

About Adjusting the Mic

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Adjusting the Mic is the homegrown podcast from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic - where we sit down with leading voices in chiropractic, share stories from the field, and spark ideas to…