Staying Aligned: The Steel & Eisner Podcast

In this episode, Alex sits down with Dr. Andrea Smith to dig deep into the real-world challenges new chiropractors face in personal injury practice. We share honest stories about early missteps, the importance of trusting your instincts, and why the right team makes all the difference. You’ll hear how confidence, communication, and ongoing education can transform PI from a source of stress into a truly rewarding part of your practice. If you’ve ever worried about getting burned by shady attorneys or felt unsure about stepping into PI, this conversation is for you. Join us for candid advice and actionable strategies to help you thrive in the world of personal injury care.

Alex welcomes Dr. Tubio of @drtubio social media fame to talk about what makes his practice (and content) different and why he wants to expand into PI.

Alex welcomes Dr. Shayla Hartz, DC to be the first guest of the 2026 season. In this new format, Alex and Dr. Hartz discuss what it's really like working for a PI mill, pitfalls that new DCs face when starting out in PI, and the kind of relationship any DC should hope to have with personal injury.

Shawn and Alex welcome Dr. Tom LaGrelius,MD internist and geriatrician, to the podcast to discuss the future of aging, why geriatric patients respond differently to trauma, and what can be done about it.

Alex and Shawn welcome Dr. Graeme Matthewson to the podcast to discuss sports orthopedics, his philosophy in treatment that "humans are meant to move," and what he sees as the future of orthopedics.

Alex welcomes Dr. Lloyd Friesen, DC and member of the CalChiro Board of Directors, to discuss the past and, more importantly, the future of Chiropractic, government affairs, and personal injury.

Alex welcomes Dr. Cliff Tao, DC DACBR back to the podcast to discuss when to use a DACBR, common failures of radiologists in ER settings, and what the future of radiology and AI might look like (it's coming quicker than you think!)

Shawn and Alex welcome Dr. Michael Niccole, plastic surgeon PI expert, to discuss everything from scar revision to long-term disfigurement claims, teaching how strategic cosmetic care can help your change a PI patient’s life.

Shawn and Alex are joined again by Sam Collins who 'flips the script' on them by asking them questions about how DCs can reclaim the upper hand in negotiations with PI attorneys.

Shawn and Alex interview each other for our last podcast of the year. Join them as they discuss the new and old ways DCs are getting screwed this year, what to look out for with "billboard attorneys," and what they are looking forward to in 2025.