Rip-It

Dr. Steven Baker

Rip It is a movement. A return to the understanding that the body is intelligent, self-healing, and designed to thrive. Featuring chiropractors who live and breathe the philosophy of innate intelligence, we share powerful stories, challenge conventional thinking, and inspire people to take control of their health, and maybe even their calling.

  1. 1d ago

    Symptoms Are the Language of Innate | Dr. Wade Port

    Dr. Wade Port joins Rip It to talk about innate intelligence, principled chiropractic, symptoms, service, Arnaud Bernier, and the deeper purpose of chiropractic care. What if symptoms are not the enemy? What if symptoms are the language of innate intelligence? In this episode of Rip It, Dr. Steven Baker sits down with  Dr. Wade Port for a powerful conversation about principled chiropractic, innate intelligence, service, healing, and the deeper purpose behind the adjustment. Dr. Wade shares how his life and chiropractic journey were shaped by Arnaud Bernier, the MLS approach, Cafe of Life, and the belief that who you are as a human being comes before what you do as a chiropractor. This episode dives into the difference between medicalized chiropractic and true principled care. Dr. Wade and Dr. Baker talk about why chiropractic must be bigger than pain relief, why the language used in your office matters, and why chiropractors must stop reducing the profession to symptoms, treatment rooms, and insurance codes. They also discuss how to connect chiropractic to a patient’s values, how to listen beyond the symptom, and how to help people understand that their body is not broken. It is adapting. Dr. Wade explains innate intelligence as the inborn wisdom of the body, a gift from God that continues working to protect, heal, and guide the body every day. This episode is for chiropractors, chiropractic students, and anyone who wants to understand the heart, philosophy, and power of real chiropractic. Meet the Guest: Dr. Wade Port Dr. Wade Port is a chiropractor, teacher, speaker, and leader in principled chiropractic. He practices at LifeWorks Chiropractic in Marietta, Georgia, near Life University, and teaches through MLS Seminars, continuing the work and legacy of Arnaud Bernier. Dr. Wade is passionate about helping chiropractors reconnect with the principle, develop a heart of service, and deliver chiropractic care from a deeper place of purpose, presence, and mastery. Key Takeaways Symptoms are the language of innate intelligenceThe body is not broken. It is adaptingChiropractic is bigger than pain reliefWho you are as a person comes before what you do as a chiropractorYour office language shapes the experience people haveChiropractors must stop making care only about symptomsTrue care connects to the patient’s values and lifeInnate intelligence is the body’s inborn wisdomThe profession needs more heart, service, and principleA heart of service can be awakenedWhat You’ll Learn How Arnaud Bernier influenced Dr. Wade Port’s life and practiceWhy the MLS approach changed the way Dr. Wade understood chiropracticWhat the bird adjustment story teaches about possibilityWhy chiropractic has become too medicalizedHow office language can dilute or strengthen the chiropractic messageWhy symptoms should not be villainizedHow to talk about pain without becoming a symptom doctorWhy patients need to feel seen, heard, and understoodHow to connect chiropractic care to what people value mostWhat innate intelligence means in simple languageWhy chiropractors must awaken a deeper heart of service.If this episode challenges the way you think about symptoms, service, and chiropractic, share it with another chiropractor or student who needs to hear it. Subscribe to Rip It for more conversations that bring chiropractic back to innate intelligence, purpose, truth, and above-down, inside-out healing.

    Symptoms Are the Language of Innate | Dr. Wade Port
  2. Aug 11

    Stop Charging Per Visit. Start Creating Value. | Dr. Kyle Collins

    Dr. Kyle Collins joins Rip It to talk upper cervical chiropractic, corrective care, patient value, pricing, care plans, referrals, and building a practice with certainty. What if patients are not really asking, “How much do you charge?” What if they are really asking, “Can you help me?” In this episode of Rip It, Dr. Steven Baker sits down with Dr. Kyle Collins, an upper cervical chiropractor in Scottsdale, Arizona, for a powerful conversation about chiropractic value, corrective care, pricing, patient communication, and getting people well. Dr. Kyle shares why patients will travel for great chiropractic care, how upper cervical work changed his practice, and why he believes chiropractors should stop making care about a per-visit price. This conversation dives into the difference between relief care and corrective care, why doctors should not prejudge whether someone can afford care, how to build value before talking about money, and why confidence comes from knowing you can deliver results. Dr. Baker and Dr. Kyle also discuss B.J. Palmer, wealthy chiropractic leaders, Robert Kiyosaki’s appreciation for chiropractic, care plans, spouse involvement, internal referrals, and the importance of staying focused on the main thing: helping people get well. They also talk through upper cervical versus full spine chiropractic, when additional areas of the spine may need to be addressed, and why chiropractors should not be more loyal to a technique than they are to the patient. This episode is for chiropractors who want to communicate better, charge with more certainty, create more value, and serve people at a higher level. Meet the Guest: Dr. Kyle Collins Dr. Kyle Collins is an upper cervical chiropractor based in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is passionate about corrective chiropractic care, upper cervical work, principled practice, and helping patients restore function by addressing subluxation and nervous system interference. Through his practice, Dr. Kyle helps patients understand that chiropractic is not just about pain relief. It is about getting the body functioning better so people can live healthier lives. Key Takeaways Patients will travel for great chiropractic carePrice is not the real question. Trust isChiropractors must build value before talking costCorrective care should not be sold like relief careDo not prejudge whether a patient can afford careCare plans should be based on what the patient needsSpouses should be involved in major health decisionsInternal referrals should be expected, not avoidedTechnique matters, but helping the patient matters moreConfidence comes from skill, systems, and certaintyWhat You’ll Learn Why Dr. Baker traveled to see Dr. Kyle for upper cervical careHow Robert Kiyosaki came to understand the value of chiropracticWhy B.J. Palmer’s vision still matters todayWhy chiropractors should charge what care is worthHow to stop making care about the price per visitWhy patients are really asking if you can help themHow to communicate value on the first phone callWhy spouses should attend the report of findingsHow to ask for referrals with confidenceWhy upper cervical and full spine chiropractors can learn from each otherWhy being married to a technique can cause you to underserve patientsConnect with Dr. Kyle Collins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkylemcollins

    Stop Charging Per Visit. Start Creating Value. | Dr. Kyle Collins
  3. Aug 3

    It’s Not One More. It’s One Less. | Dr. Cameron Maynard

    Dr. Cameron Maynard joins Rip It to talk about chiropractic mindset, practice growth, burnout, mission, discipline, and staying anchored in principled chiropractic. Episode Show Notes What if the next patient is not one more thing you have to do? What if it is one less opportunity to change a life? In this episode of Rip It, Dr. Steven Baker sits down with Dr. Cameron Maynard for a powerful conversation about chiropractic mindset, leadership, purpose, burnout, practice growth, and staying anchored in the principle. Dr. Cameron shares the perspective shift that changed the way he practiced during one of the busiest seasons of his life. While adjusting hundreds of patients each week, speaking to patients, leading his team, and running a high-volume chiropractic office, he began to feel the weight of “one more.” Then the shift hit him. It is not one more. It is one less. One less chance to adjust.One less chance to lead.One less chance to speak truth.One less chance to help a family understand chiropractic. Dr. Cameron and Dr. Baker also talk about morning discipline, being present during the day, handling rejection, learning from feedback, reading biographies, staying congruent, and making the chiropractic mission bigger than yourself. Dr. Cameron also shares how chiropractic changed his own life after a serious neck injury, numbness, muscle atrophy, and a recommendation for spinal fusion surgery at only 21 years old. Through chiropractic care and spinal correction, he saw firsthand that the body was designed to heal. This episode is for chiropractors, chiropractic students, practice owners, and anyone who needs to reconnect with purpose, gratitude, and the bigger mission of chiropractic. Meet the Guest: Dr. Cameron Maynard Dr. Cameron Maynard is a chiropractor, speaker, mentor, and leader in the chiropractic profession. He is known for helping chiropractors stay anchored in principle, lead with conviction, and build practices that serve people at a higher level. Key Takeaways Chiropractic is a mission, not just a jobEvery adjustment is an opportunity to change a lifeGratitude changes how you show up in practiceMorning discipline helps you stay present during the dayThe mission must be bigger than your egoChiropractors must learn to handle rejection, feedback, and repetitionAn anchored mind makes stronger leadership possiblePrincipled chiropractic still needs doctors with courage and convictionWhat You’ll Learn What “it’s not one more, it’s one less” really meansHow Dr. Cameron handled high-volume chiropractic practiceWhy chiropractors can burn out when they lose gratitudeHow to stay present with patients and familyWhy boredom, feedback, and rejection must be conqueredHow to talk to people about chiropractic without being weirdWhy congruency matters in leadershipHow chiropractic helped Dr. Cameron avoid spinal fusion surgeryWhy chiropractors must stay anchored in the principleConnect with Dr. Cameroon.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cameron.maynard.2025Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcameroninoklahoma/Website: https://www.maxliving.com/clinic/maynard-family-chiropractic/about If this episode challenges you, share it with another chiropractor who needs to get back on mission. Subscribe to Rip It for more conversations that bring chiropractic back to innate intelligence, purpose, truth, and above-down, inside-out healing.

    It’s Not One More. It’s One Less. | Dr. Cameron Maynard
  4. Jul 14

    Saved From Spinal Rods: The Mission Behind Chiropractic | Dr. Greg Loman

    What happens when one mother listens, one chiropractor speaks up, and a child’s entire future changes? In this episode of Rip It, Dr. Steven Baker sits down with longtime friend, mentor, coach, and chiropractic leader Dr. Greg Loman for a powerful conversation about purpose, pediatric chiropractic, scoliosis, principled care, and the mission to lead people out of a broken healthcare system. Dr. Greg shares the story that shaped his entire life. As a child, he was sick, medicated, struggling with breathing issues, digestive problems, ADHD, and eventually diagnosed with severe scoliosis. He was scheduled to have Harrington rods placed in his spine until his mother’s friend spoke up and told her to take him to a chiropractor. That decision changed everything. Through chiropractic care, Dr. Greg watched his spine change, his health transform, and his purpose become clear. At just 12 years old, he knew chiropractic would become his life’s work. This episode is a wake-up call for chiropractors who have forgotten how powerful this profession really is. Dr. Greg and Dr. Baker talk about why chiropractors must stop playing small, why children need to be checked, why families need to be reached, and why the profession must get back on purpose. They also discuss high-volume practice, adjusting over 1,000 visits a week, caring for families, getting in state, opening your mouth, building a mission-driven practice, and the 34 Million Vision to create a health revolution through chiropractic. This is not just a conversation about practice growth. It is a conversation about saving lives. Meet the Guest: Dr. Greg Loman Dr. Greg Loman is a chiropractor, coach, speaker, leader, and longtime force in the chiropractic profession. After his own life was changed through chiropractic as a child, Dr. Greg dedicated his career to helping families understand the power of the body to heal when interference is removed. He has spent decades practicing, speaking, mentoring chiropractors, building Max Living, and helping doctors reconnect with their purpose so they can serve more people, reach more families, and lead with conviction. Key Takeaways Chiropractic changed Dr. Greg’s life as a childA single referral can change an entire family’s futureChildren need to be checked for subluxationScoliosis is not just a posture problemChiropractors must stop making practice about themselvesVolume should be driven by mission, not ego or moneyFamilies are the key to changing healthcareGetting in state matters before every shiftChiropractors need training, community, and purposeThe profession must rise up and lead healthcareIf this episode fires you up, share it with another chiropractor who needs to get back on purpose. Send it to a student who needs to understand the bigger mission. Send it to a parent who needs to know their child should be checked. Subscribe to Rip It for more conversations that bring chiropractic back to innate intelligence, purpose, truth, and above-down, inside-out healing. Connect with Dr. Greg LomanWebsite: https://www.maxliving.com/about

    Saved From Spinal Rods: The Mission Behind Chiropractic | Dr. Greg Loman
  5. Jun 30

    The Principle that changes everything

    What if chiropractic is not just something we do? What if it is a principle we are called to honor? In this episode of Rip It, Dr. Steven Baker sits down with Dr. Anthony White for a powerful conversation about chiropractic, innate intelligence, the nervous system, and what it means to serve the principle with conviction. Dr. Anthony shares how he first discovered chiropractic as a teenager after a sports injury, but more importantly, how he went from simply becoming a chiropractor to understanding why he stayed a chiropractor. His journey took him from curiosity, to practice, to conviction, and ultimately to a mission rooted in the truth that the body was designed by God to heal. This episode dives deep into the philosophy, science, and art of chiropractic. Dr. Baker and Dr. Anthony talk about the safety pin cycle, the brain-body connection, subluxation, mechanoreception, the prefrontal cortex, the three Ts, and why chiropractic is far bigger than neck pain and back pain. They also discuss what it means to lead patients with love, confront with conviction, and help families understand that true health comes from removing interference so the body can express life at a higher level. This is a must-listen episode for chiropractors, students, and anyone who wants to understand the deeper purpose behind chiropractic care. Meet the Guest: Dr. Anthony White Dr. Anthony White is a chiropractor, speaker, leader, and passionate advocate for principled chiropractic care. His mission is to help people understand the power of the nervous system, the role of innate intelligence, and the importance of honoring the laws and principles that govern health. Through his practice and teaching, Dr. Anthony helps families reconnect with the truth that the body is not broken. It is designed with intelligence, purpose, and the ability to heal when interference is removed. Key Takeaways Chiropractic is not just a profession. It is a missionThe body was created and designed by God to healThe nervous system controls and coordinates the bodySubluxation interferes with the expression of lifeThe adjustment feeds the brain through mechanoreceptionThe three Ts are thoughts, traumas, and toxinsChiropractors must lead patients with love and convictionScience is discovering what the principle has always taughtChildren and families need principled chiropractic careThe world needs chiropractors who are willing to honor the principleWhat You’ll Learn How Dr. Anthony White discovered chiropractic as a teenagerWhy chiropractic became a mission instead of just a professionHow one patient’s death changed the way he practiced foreverWhy chiropractors must be willing to confront patients with loveHow to explain innate intelligence in a simple and powerful wayWhy the safety pin cycle still mattersHow the brain and body communicate through the nervous systemWhy mechanoreception is essential for brain functionHow adjustments impact the nervous system and prefrontal cortexWhy stress, toxins, and trauma affect the body as a wholeHow chiropractic can help families move toward greater healthWhy kids on the spectrum need patience, understanding, and a nervous system-centered approachWhy the chiropractor does not heal the body, but removes interference so the body can healWho This Episode Is For Chiropractors who want more certaintyChiropractic students learning the principlePractice owners who want to communicate betterParents who want to understand nervous system healthFamilies looking for a natural approach to healthAnyone who believes the body was designed to healConnect with Dr. Anthony WhiteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyWhiteDC/ If this episode fired you up, share it with another chiropractor, student, or parent who needs to hear the bigger message of chiropractic. Send it to someone who thinks chiropractic is only about back pain. Subscribe to Rip It for more conversations that bring chiropractic back to innate intelligence, truth, purpose, and above-down, inside-out healing.

    The Principle that changes everything
  6. Jun 22

    Why Chiropractic Is the Answer to America’s Healthcare Crisis | Dr. David Erb

    What if America’s healthcare crisis is not a money problem? What if it is a philosophy problem? In this episode of Rip It, Dr. Steven Baker sits down with Dr. David Erb for a powerful conversation about the failure of symptom-based healthcare, the rising cost of sickness, and why chiropractic must step into a much bigger role. Dr. David breaks down how the United States continues to spend trillions of dollars on healthcare while people keep getting sicker. He explains why the current system is built around managing symptoms instead of finding cause, and why chiropractic offers a completely different model. This episode dives into above-down, inside-out healing, innate intelligence, chemical dependency, the power of getting in state, and what it means to lead people back to true health. If you are a chiropractor, student, parent, patient, or anyone questioning the direction of modern healthcare, this episode will challenge the way you think. Meet the Guest: Dr. David Erb Dr. David Erb is a chiropractor, speaker, author, and leader who has spent nearly three decades helping people understand true health from an above-down, inside-out perspective. He is the author of Breaking Free from Chemical Religion and Finding Your Way Back to Health, a book written to challenge the belief system that keeps people dependent on drugs, symptom management, and a broken sick-care model. Through practice, teaching, writing, and speaking, Dr. David continues to call people back to the truth that the body is designed to heal when interference is removed. Key Takeaways America does not need more sick careChiropractic starts with cause, not symptomsThe body heals from above down, inside outChemical dependency has become a belief systemYour state determines your impactTeams grow when leaders growChiropractic must lead the future of healthWhat You’ll Learn Why healthcare spending keeps rising while people keep getting sickerHow chiropractic care may reduce reliance on drugs, surgeries, and hospitalizationsWhy symptom relief is not the same as true healthWhat Dr. David means by “chemical religion”Why long-form conversations are needed in a distracted worldHow chiropractors can use content to reach more peopleWhy high-energy leadership changes the entire practiceHow gratitude, prayer, and preparation impact patient careWhy developing your team starts with developing yourselfHow to raise kids with a chiropractic worldview without forcing the profession on themConnect with Dr. David Erb Learn more about Dr. David, his work. https://www.facebook.com/ErbFamilyWellness/?ref=NONE_xav_ig_profile_page_web# Who This Episode Is For Chiropractors who want more certaintyChiropractic students who want to understand the bigger missionPatients tired of symptom managementParents looking for a different health philosophyPractice owners who want to lead their teams betterAnyone questioning America’s current healthcare model If this episode opened your eyes, share it with someone who needs to hear a different message about health. Send it to a chiropractor who needs to get fired up. Send it to a parent who is questioning the current system. Subscribe to Rip It for more conversations that bring chiropractic back to innate intelligence, truth, and purpose. The future of healthcare will not be fixed by more drugs, more spending, or more symptom management. It will be changed by people who understand that the body was designed to heal. Chiropractic has carried that message from the beginning. Now it is time to lead with it.

    Why Chiropractic Is the Answer to America’s Healthcare Crisis | Dr. David Erb
  7. Jun 15

    The Chiropractors Who Thought Bigger Than Everyone Else | Dr. Ben Lerner

    What if the biggest thing holding chiropractors back isn't technique, marketing, or insurance? What if it's vision? In this episode of Rip It, Dr. Steven Baker sits down with chiropractic leader, coach, and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Ben Lerner for a powerful conversation about the original vision of chiropractic and what it means to truly lead. Dr. Ben shares the mindset shifts that helped him grow from a new graduate to seeing over 2,000 patient visits per week, while also building multiple successful practices. More importantly, he reveals the philosophy and purpose that drove those results. Drawing from mentors who learned directly from the pioneers of chiropractic, Dr. Ben explains why the profession has drifted from its roots, what made the great chiropractic leaders so influential, and how today's chiropractors can reclaim their mission. This episode is a reminder that chiropractic was never meant to be small. Meet the Guest: Dr. Ben Lerner Dr. Ben Lerner is a chiropractor, speaker, coach, and New York Times bestselling author. For decades, he has trained and mentored chiropractors around the world, helping them build thriving practices while staying grounded in chiropractic principles and purpose. Known for his passion, leadership, and commitment to chiropractic philosophy, Dr. Ben continues to inspire doctors to think bigger, serve more people, and lead with certainty. Key Takeaways Chiropractic was built on a mission, not a business modelVolume follows purposeGreat leaders think beyond themselvesCertainty changes everythingThe profession must reclaim its visionWhat You'll Learn How Dr. Ben built a practice seeing over 2,000 visits per weekWhy many chiropractors are thinking too smallThe mindset of chiropractic's most successful leadersLessons from mentors connected to BJ Palmer and Clarence GonsteadWhy certainty was once the foundation of the professionHow to become a leader in your communityThe role faith, purpose, and vision play in practice successConnect with Dr. Ben Lerner Learn more about Dr. Ben and his work at: https://drbenlerner.com

    The Chiropractors Who Thought Bigger Than Everyone Else | Dr. Ben Lerner
  8. Apr 20

    Sued for 508 Billion for Telling the Truth | Dr. Eric Nepute

    What happens when a chiropractor speaks truth at scale and refuses to back down? In this episode of Rip It, Dr. Eric Nepute shares one of the most controversial and powerful stories in chiropractic today. After reaching millions of people and helping thousands during COVID, he was sued by the United States Federal Government for over 508 billion dollars. Not for harming people. Not for malpractice. But for speaking. This conversation dives into censorship, fear, and what it really means to stand firm in your beliefs when everything is on the line. If you are a chiropractor, student, or someone questioning the current healthcare system, this episode will challenge you. Meet the Guest: Dr. Eric Nepute Dr. Eric Nepute is a chiropractor, speaker, and entrepreneur, and a leader in natural medicine and functional wellness. He is dedicated to helping individuals take control of their health through personalized care, root cause solutions, and transformative self-care practices. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Nepute has built clinics, worked within hospital systems, and developed a healthcare model centered around self-care, nervous system function, and long-term health. Key Takeaways Truth gets challenged. Speak it anyway You are not broken. You are blocked The nervous system controls everything Most chiropractors are playing too small Success comes from certainty and not quitting What You’ll Learn Why Dr. Eric Nepute was sued for 508 billion What really happened during COVID behind the scenes How censorship impacted healthcare messaging Why chiropractic must lead in modern health How to communicate with certainty in practice The difference between symptom care and true healingConnect with Dr. Eric Nepute https://ericnepute.com/ If this episode fires you up, do not keep it to yourself. Share it with another chiropractorSend it to a student who needs directionSubscribe to Rip It for more conversations like this Because the future of this profession depends on who is willing to speak up.

    Sued for 508 Billion for Telling the Truth | Dr. Eric Nepute

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Rip It is a movement. A return to the understanding that the body is intelligent, self-healing, and designed to thrive. Featuring chiropractors who live and breathe the philosophy of innate intelligence, we share powerful stories, challenge conventional thinking, and inspire people to take control of their health, and maybe even their calling.