MoChihChu Schofield Chiropractic Training Podcast

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Dr. Fred and Dr. FJ Schofield join forces for this Chiropractic Podcast! Keep Charging!!

  1. 4d ago

    The Physiology of Winning: Why Great Health Starts from Within

    What if the greatest shift you could make in your practice wasn't learning a new technique... but changing the way you think about health itself? In this episode, Dr. Fred explores the foundational philosophy that has guided his decades in chiropractic: health isn't something that's given to us, it's something the body is designed to express when interference is removed. From innate intelligence and nervous system function to the importance of vision, mission, and purpose, he challenges chiropractors to move beyond symptom-focused care and return to the true principles of the profession. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes that chiropractic isn't about treating disease, it's about restoring the body's internal resistance and optimizing function. You'll also hear practical insights on communicating chiropractic more effectively, creating better patient experiences, building a philosophy-driven practice, and why today's world needs chiropractors more than ever. In this episode you'll hear about: Why every chiropractor needs a clear vision, mission, and purpose The difference between restoring function and treating disease How the nervous system influences every aspect of health Why optimizing function leads to better patient outcomes The concept of allostasis and adapting to today's constant stressors Why health is multidimensional and requires more than one solution Practical ways to communicate chiropractic philosophy to patients Why serving patients, not chasing numbers, is what builds a thriving practice The importance of creating habits that support long-term health and success Because when you stop chasing symptoms and start maximizing function, you help people unlock the health they were designed to have. "Health is a natural condition of the body. Our job is to locate the interference and restore function." – Dr. Fred Weekly Action Challenge This week, take a closer look at how you're communicating the value of chiropractic. Are you talking primarily about pain... or about function? Are your patients leaving with a deeper understanding of why they're under care? Choose one opportunity this week to shift the conversation beyond symptoms and toward helping someone understand the incredible potential of the human body. Some ideas: Explain how chiropractic supports function, not just pain relief. Review your office's vision, mission, and purpose with your team. Evaluate one patient interaction and ask, "Did I educate or simply adjust?" Identify one daily habit that improves your own physiology—whether it's movement, nutrition, rest, or stress management. Ask yourself each morning: "Am I helping people express better health, or simply chasing symptoms?" The strongest practices are built on strong philosophy. Keep Charging! MoChihChu!   Ask a Question for a Future Episode! Apply to work with our coaches! Join Susan's monthly CA webinars Join us at our next seminars! Join the Rhino Digital Training!

  2. Jul 21

    Comfort Is Costing You: Why Growth Begins the Moment You Stop Avoiding Hard Decisions

    Every successful practice, and every successful life, is built on a series of difficult decisions. In this episode, Dr. Fred and Dr. FJ explore one of the greatest obstacles to growth: avoiding the conversations, choices, and actions we already know need to happen. From leadership and hiring to relationships, business ownership, and personal development, they discuss why choosing what's right is rarely the easiest path, but it's almost always the one that leads to lasting success. The conversation dives into the courage it takes to confront fear, why so many chiropractors seek acceptance instead of standing confidently in their principles, and how consistent daily discipline compounds into extraordinary results over time. They also share practical insights on building a successful practice, making tough leadership decisions, learning from history's greatest chiropractors, and why long-term growth always starts with mastering yourself. In this episode you'll hear about: Why growth begins with difficult conversations The difference between doing what's comfortable and doing what's right Why confronting problems early saves years of frustration How fear of fitting in holds chiropractors back The importance of discipline over motivation Why successful practices are built on daily habits, not occasional effort Lessons from chiropractic pioneers and successful business leaders How emotional decision-making sabotages long-term success Why personal growth always comes before practice growth Because every major breakthrough begins the moment you stop avoiding what you already know needs to be done. "Do what's right, not what's easy." – Dr. Donald Francis   Weekly Action Challenge This week, identify one thing you've been avoiding. Maybe it's a conversation with a team member. Maybe it's letting go of an employee who no longer fits your vision. Maybe it's raising your fees, improving your systems, or finally committing to healthier daily habits. Whatever it is, stop waiting for it to become easier. Take one action this week that your future self will thank you for. Some ideas: Have the conversation you've been putting off. Make one leadership decision you've been delaying. Start one daily habit you've been saying you'll begin "next week." Remove one distraction that's keeping you from your goals. Ask yourself each morning: "Am I choosing what's easy, or what's right?" Growth rarely comes from comfort. It comes from having the courage to confront what needs to change. Keep Charging! MoChihChu!   Ask a Question for a Future Episode! Apply to work with our coaches! Join Susan's monthly CA webinars Join us at our next seminars! Join the Rhino Digital Training!

  3. Jul 14

    Be Assertive, Not Aggressive: The overlooked key to growth, adaptability, and long-term success

    Why do some chiropractors continue to grow, adapt, and thrive while others eventually burn out? In this episode, Dr. Fred  explore a principle that impacts every area of practice and life: adaptability. Drawing from chiropractic philosophy, physiology, sports performance, and decades of coaching experience, they discuss the difference between simply enduring stress and learning how to adapt to it. The conversation dives into concepts like homeostasis, allostasis, physiological equilibrium, and why long-term success requires more than working harder. It requires learning how to respond effectively to life's challenges. They also explore the critical difference between being assertive and being aggressive, and why so many doctors unknowingly sabotage their energy, health, and practice growth by living in a constant state of stress and reaction. You'll also hear powerful insights on: The difference between homeostasis and allostasis Why adaptability is one of the most important skills in practice growth How stress can strengthen you when managed properly The connection between physiology, energy, and performance Why many chiropractors push too hard and burn out The importance of coaching, mentorship, and guidance How visualization helps create future success Why authority and confidence come from adaptability, not force The power of staying in the gap between stimulus and response Because success isn't about being aggressive. It's about being adaptable. And the doctors who learn to adapt are the ones who create lasting growth without sacrificing their health, families, or joy along the way. "Be assertive, not aggressive." – Dr. Fred   Weekly Action Challenge This week, pay attention to how you respond when stress shows up. When a patient cancels. When a team member makes a mistake. When a report doesn't go as planned. When life throws something unexpected your way. Before reacting, pause. Create a small gap between the stimulus and your response. Ask yourself: "What's the most constructive response I can choose right now?" Then practice responding with intention rather than emotion. Some ideas: Take three deep breaths before responding to a stressful situation Write down one challenge and three possible solutions Schedule one recovery activity you've been postponing Spend 10 minutes visualizing your ideal future practice Identify one area where you're being aggressive instead of assertive The goal isn't to eliminate stress. The goal is to become better at adapting to it. Because growth doesn't come from avoiding challenges. It comes from learning how to respond to them. Keep Charging!! MoChihChu!   Ask a Question for a Future Episode! Apply to work with our coaches! Join Susan's monthly CA webinars Join us at our next seminars! Join the Rhino Digital Training!

  4. Jul 7

    Now Here or Nowhere: The hidden skill that impacts your practice, your family, and your future

    What if one of the biggest obstacles to your success isn't your marketing, your team, or your finances... What if it's your inability to stay present? In this episode, Dr. Fred and Dr. FJ Schofield explore one of the most powerful yet overlooked skills in chiropractic, business, and life: present-time focus. From practice growth and patient care to health, relationships, and personal fulfillment, they discuss why so many doctors spend their lives trapped in the past or worrying about the future instead of fully engaging with the opportunities right in front of them. Drawing from sports psychology, coaching, physiology, and decades of practice experience, they break down how presence impacts performance and why the doctors who thrive are often the ones who can focus on what matters most in the moment. You'll also hear powerful insights on: Why "Now Here" and "Nowhere" may be closer than you think The connection between stress, physiology, and focus How breathing can instantly shift your state of mind Why chiropractors often lose joy by constantly living in the future The importance of coaching, association, and accountability How visualization helps create a compelling future without losing the present Why health and energy remain your greatest long-term assets How to stop replaying old mistakes and start moving forward Because the quality of your future is built by what you do in the present moment. And the doctors who stay present are often the ones who create the greatest impact. "Be now here... or be nowhere." – Dr. Fred   Weekly Action Challenge This week, begin noticing how often your mind leaves the present moment. When you're with a patient, be with the patient. When you're with your family, be with your family. When you're exercising, exercise. When you're resting, rest. Choose one simple practice to help you become more present: Take 5 slow, deep breaths before entering the office each morning Put your phone away during dinner Spend 5 minutes journaling your thoughts onto paper Take a short walk without listening to anything Pause between patients and reset your focus The goal isn't to eliminate distractions. The goal is to become aware of them. Because growth happens in the present. Not in yesterday. Not in tomorrow. Right now. Keep Charging!! MoChihChu!   Ask a Question for a Future Episode! Apply to work with our coaches! Join Susan's monthly CA webinars Join us at our next seminars! Join the Rhino Digital Training!

  5. Jun 30

    The Strength of Your Effort: Why your results will never exceed your daily disciplines.

    What separates doctors who create lasting success from those who constantly start and stop? In this episode, Dr. Fred and Dr. FJ Schofield continue their conversation on the principles that drive long-term growth, both in chiropractic and in life. While motivation gets a lot of attention, this discussion explores why motivation alone is never enough. The doctors break down the difference between being inspired and being disciplined, and why the practices that thrive year after year are built on consistent daily actions rather than temporary bursts of enthusiasm. Drawing lessons from elite athletes, business leaders, and decades of coaching chiropractors, they discuss how distractions, adversity, fatigue, and lack of vision can quietly derail progress. More importantly, they explain how discipline creates the foundation for toughness, resilience, and sustained success. You'll also hear powerful insights on: Why motivation is unreliable without discipline How daily habits determine the future of your practice The connection between vision, effort, and long-term results What chiropractors can learn from elite athletes and performers Why distractions often sabotage growth and momentum How fatigue impacts decision-making, confidence, and consistency The danger of expecting big results from small actions Why success comes from focusing on effort instead of outcomes Because the strongest practices aren't built by doctors who feel motivated every day... They're built by doctors who consistently do what needs to be done, whether they feel like it or not. "The strength of my effort equals the size of my results." – Dr. Fred Weekly Action Challenge Take an honest look at one area of your practice where your actions don't currently match your goals. Then choose one discipline that would move you closer to the future you want and commit to it every day for the next 7 days. Some ideas: Arrive at the office 15 minutes earlier to prepare intentionally Review your stats daily instead of weekly Make your follow-up calls before leaving each day Spend 10 minutes improving your communication skills Complete one growth-focused task you've been avoiding Don't focus on the outcome this week. Focus on the effort. Because results don't come from what you intend to do. They come from what you consistently do. Keep Charging!! MoChihChu!   Ask a Question for a Future Episode! Apply to work with our coaches! Join Susan's monthly CA webinars Join us at our next seminars! Join the Rhino Digital Training!

  6. Jun 23

    Faith It Till You Make It: The Toughness Every Successful Chiropractor Needs

    What separates doctors who thrive from those who constantly struggle? In this episode, Dr. Fred and Dr. FJ Schofield dive into one of the most overlooked skills in chiropractic, business, and life: toughness. But not the kind of toughness most people think about. This conversation explores the relationship between discipline, vision, energy, and personal growth, and why success is rarely determined by talent alone. From elite athletes and championship mindsets to chiropractic practice growth and patient care, Dr. Fred and Dr. FJ unpack what it truly means to develop resilience from the inside out. They discuss why your body chemistry influences your mindset, how daily habits create long-term success, and why so many doctors get distracted chasing the newest gadget, technique, or marketing trend instead of focusing on their own personal development. You'll also hear powerful insights on: Why discipline is the foundation of mental toughness How vision determines the direction of your practice and your life The connection between energy, health, and sustained success Why consistency beats intensity every time The danger of looking for external solutions before developing internal growth Lessons chiropractors can learn from athletes, competition, and adversity Why chiropractic's greatest tools are often the ones we take for granted Because the strongest practices are built by doctors who continuously develop themselves first. "Where there is no vision, the people destroy themselves." - Dr. Fred   Weekly Action Challenge: Choose ONE daily discipline you've been avoiding and commit to it for the next 7 days. Some ideas to get you started: Start your day with intentional movement or exercise Spend 5 minutes practicing focused breathing Prepare a healthier breakfast every morning Read 10 pages from a book that helps you grow professionally Complete one task each day you've been putting off The goal isn't perfection. The goal is proving to yourself that you can do what you said you would do. Because toughness isn't built during the big moments... It's built through the small disciplines you repeat every day. Keep Charging!! MoChihChu!   Ask a Question for a Future Episode! Apply to work with our coaches! Join Susan's monthly CA webinars Join us at our next seminars! Join the Rhino Digital Training!

  7. Jun 16

    The 7 Levers of Chiropractic, Frequency & Human Potential

    What if healing wasn't random? What if the body was designed with intelligence, order, rhythm, and frequency built into it? In this powerful philosophical episode of the MoChihChu Podcast, Dr. Fred Schofield unpacks "The 7 Levers" a deep dive into chiropractic philosophy, nervous system communication, spinal alignment, frequency, tone, healing, self-regulation, and the true purpose of the adjustment. This isn't surface-level chiropractic talk. This episode bridges ancient principles, modern nervous system science, innate intelligence, spinal biomechanics, breathwork, energy, heart rate variability, posture, clinical certainty, and the foundational laws that govern healing and human performance. Dr. Fred explores: The neurological connection between the brainstem and body Chiropractic adjustments and frequency restoration The meaning of subluxation and nervous system interference Why structure influences function How stress, cortisol, and poor tone affect healing The role of posture, breathing, movement, and spinal molding Heart rate, vitality, and nervous system adaptability Clinical certainty and patient communication Self-healing, autopoiesis, and innate intelligence Why consistency and discipline create long-term transformation From Palmer philosophy and upper cervical concepts to practical patient care and personal development, this episode is packed with searchable, thought-provoking conversations around chiropractic healing, wellness, nervous system regulation, holistic health, and peak performance. If you're a chiropractor, chiropractic student, wellness practitioner, or someone passionate about health, healing, energy, mindset, and the power of the human body… this episode will challenge the way you think about healing itself. "You are self-organizing. You are self-regulating. You are self-restoring." - Dr. Fred Schofield   Subscribe, share, and step deeper into the philosophy, science, and art of chiropractic.

  8. Jun 9

    The Fundamentals Never Fail

    In a world constantly chasing shortcuts, hacks, and the next big strategy… this episode is a powerful reminder that mastery is still built on fundamentals. In this conversation, Dr. Fred and Dr. FJ Schofield dive deep into the internal disciplines, daily habits, and foundational principles that create longevity, certainty, and impact in chiropractic and in life. From consultation mastery and clinical confidence, to nervous system regulation, morning routines, breathwork, and consistency… this episode challenges doctors to stop getting distracted and recommit to the basics that actually produce results. They unpack the danger of comparison, emotional decision-making, burnout, and constantly chasing external validation, while emphasizing the importance of cultivating internal strength, peace, and purpose. Dr. Fred shares stories from decades in practice, reflections on chiropractic philosophy, and the energetic presence that separates practitioners who simply "do chiropractic" from those who truly change lives. This episode is about more than building a practice. It's about building yourself. If you've been feeling scattered, discouraged, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your purpose… this conversation will bring you back to center. Topics Covered Include: Why fundamentals create freedom and longevity The power of consultation and clinical certainty How consistency compounds over time Burnout, nervous system stress, and emotional discipline Morning routines, breathwork, affirmations, and mindset Chiropractic philosophy and the "innate field" Why comparison destroys momentum Training vs talent in practice growth Building internal strength before external success "If you're all cortisol, sympathetic, and rushing around like a mad person… you'll burn out." Dr. Fred Schofield   Listen now and get reconnected to the principles that actually create a powerful practice and a powerful life!

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