Dr. Aryn Gabia, Life University Alumnus and Owner/Chiropractor for Pennington Family Chiropractic, takes a truly global view at the potential impact that chiropractic can have. Toward the end of school, he traveled with one of the first groups of students to deliver chiropractic care in a Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Zigong, China. Following his work in China, he interned at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland in the Department for Traditional Medicine working on documents that set standards for care in multiple fields of traditional medicine including Ayurveda, Thai Massage, Naturopathy and others. He treats the world as a never-ending classroom and playground, eager to learn and teach and grow.

This podcast episode is part of Thriving Chiros Podcast, an Alumni & Friends Chiropractic series part of the Living Life at Life U podcast. This long-term series goes into deeper detail about what it means to succeed in practice and outside of the four walls of the chiropractic office. This is Season 2, Episode 7 of Thriving Chiros hosted by Dr. Austin Cohen- Life U Alumnus, Chiropractor & Founder of Corrective Chiropractic. Season 2 was recorded Live at LVE- Life Vision Extravaganza, Life University’ s annual continuing education seminar event.

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In a twist of delightful fate, the Living Life at Life U podcast bring our host Dr. Veronica Garcia-Chapparo back together with Teshia Sims, her former academic advisor during her schooling days. Sims now serves as a Graduate Program Advisor, assisting individuals in our graduate programs in how to make the most out of their time at our esteemed institution, Life University.

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Life University (Life U) recently celebrated its 50th anniversary year (2024), and now the focus is on how to launch into the next 50 years of prosperity. 2025-2027 is a special time of strategic structuring for the University called the Life University Launch Pad, spearheaded by new Interim President Dr. Brian McAulay.

In today’s podcast, Dr. McAulay discusses his long-term involvement with bolstering the efforts of Life U, as well as his successes in presidential leadership roles at other institutions. He also outlines the five strategic pillars of the Life University Launch Pad plan – Accreditation, Culture, Enrollment Growth, Operational Mastery and Financial Health. For more information on the Life University Launch Pad, please visit life.edu/launchpad/.

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Dr. Laura Froese, a Life U Alumna and Co-Owner/Chiropractor for Lighthouse Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Traverse City, Michigan, truly exemplifies the idea of a what a family chiropractor and a chiropractic family looks like. Truly the two concepts could not be separated, with her sons often underfoot at the office and along the way learning what Chiropractic was all about. In a family business, how do you find the balance and succeed in a healthful, happy way?

This podcast episode is part of Thriving Chiros Podcast, an Alumni & Friends Chiropractic series part of the Living Life at Life U podcast. This long-term series goes into deeper detail about what it means to succeed in practice and outside of the four walls of the chiropractic office. This is Season 2, Episode 6 of Thriving Chiros hosted by Dr. Austin Cohen- Life U Alumnus, Chiropractor & Founder of Corrective Chiropractic. Season 2 was recorded Live at LVE- Life Vision Extravaganza, Life University’ s annual continuing education seminar event.

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Title IX is a vastly important piece of legislation that governs fair and equitable treatment for all in educational settings receiving federal funding, in particular prohibiting sex-based discrimination related to gender for students and staff alike. Life University (Life U) is committed to upholding the highest standards related to Title IX, and our beloved Title IX Coordinator Feaunte Preyear upholds that charge with grace and zeal.

Currently she is pursuing a master’s degree that requires a research component, and to that end she has been working on a project to examine how academic support can help pregnant students to succeed. It is a cause near and dear to her heart, as she lights up when speaking on the subject. This episode was co-hosted by Erin Gilligan- Project Coordinator for Research & Scholarly Activity.

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Host Dr. Veronica Garcia- Chapparo engages in a spirited conversation with fellow Life U Faculty Clinician Dr. Kevin Kersee. They talk shop about everything it takes to get the next generation of chiropractors ready to take on the profession. Dr. Kersee also discusses his role as Convention Coordinator for ABCA (American Black Chiropractic Association). 

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Dr. Josh Handt, New York based Podcaster, Chiropractor and Podcast Coach for Chiropractors, is a very active individual who makes a point to constantly put himself out there mentally and physically in order to achieve his life goals. Be it a marathon, committing to street fairs to reach community members or training himself on new innovations to benefit his patients and his business, he always has his finger on the pulse. So the question today is, what can you do to move the needle forward for yourself and your business?

This podcast episode is part of Thriving Chiros Podcast, an Alumni & Friends Chiropractic series part of the Living Life at Life U podcast. This long-term series goes into deeper detail about what it means to succeed in practice and outside of the four walls of the chiropractic office. This is Season 2, Episode 5 of Thriving Chiros hosted by Dr. Austin Cohen- Life U Alumnus, Chiropractor & Founder of Corrective Chiropractic. Season 2 was recorded Live at LVE- Life Vision Extravaganza, Life University’ s annual continuing education seminar event.

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Covid-19 threw us all for a loop, but for some it provided time for clarity and to consider a better career path. That was the case for Leah Robinson, who discovered her desire to become a chiropractor while working at Target, trying to figure out next steps. Now she is gearing up towards a vibrant career as a chiropractor, full of vitality once channeled into the sport of cheer but now full focused on creating joy and healing for her future patients.

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Often the Why of performing a particular action or service is as important, if not more than, the What of the matter. That is especially true for Chiropractic. Axel Rivera is a D.C student who is passionate about fundamental chiropractic philosophy, understanding the roots of the profession in order to grow into a more stable foundational future. In this podcast he discusses Philosophy nights at Life U, their purpose and his commitment to expanding their reach.

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Dr. Joe Esposito, Life U alumnus and Director of Health Plus Wellness Center, takes a multidisciplinary approach to his multiple location practice serving Metro Atlanta. Patients are attracted to a healthcare paradigm that can meet many different needs at once. So how can chiropractors provide additional points of value? And how do you know when an additional location may or may not make sense given your desired business model goals?

This podcast episode is part of Thriving Chiros Podcast, an Alumni & Friends Chiropractic series part of the Living Life at Life U podcast. This long-term series goes into deeper detail about what it means to succeed in practice and outside of the four walls of the chiropractic office. This is Season 2, Episode 4 of Thriving Chiros hosted by Dr. Austin Cohen- Life U Alumnus, Chiropractor & Founder of Corrective Chiropractic. Season 2 was recorded Live at LVE- Life Vision Extravaganza, Life University’ s annual continuing education seminar event.

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