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.

Episodes

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

    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.

    56 min
  2. He Was Given Days to Live. What Saved Him Will Shock You | Dr. Bobby Belmonte

    APR 14

    He Was Given Days to Live. What Saved Him Will Shock You | Dr. Bobby Belmonte

    What if the problem isn’t your diagnosis, but the system treating it? At just 5 years old, Dr. Bobby Belmonte was fighting for his life. Seizures, unstable blood sugar, and a medical system that had no answers. He followed every recommendation, took the medications, and did everything he was told to do. Nothing worked. Until one question changed everything. What if the issue isn’t the body, but interference within it? In this episode of Rip It, we break down a powerful transformation story. You will hear how chiropractic, faith, and removing nervous system interference completely changed the trajectory of a life that medicine could not fix. Meet the Guest: Dr. Bobby Belmonte Dr. Bobby Belmonte is a chiropractor, devoted husband, proud father, and visionary leader with a heart to serve. He is driven by a passion to help people discover hope and healing while guiding them toward wholeness, purpose, and renewed strength. Through his foundation, The Garden, he is working to reshape healthcare by focusing on root cause healing, collaboration, and restoring the body’s natural ability to function and heal. Key Takeaways from This Episode  True healing comes from within. Remove interference and the body does what it was designed to do.  The current healthcare model often manages symptoms instead of addressing the cause.  Chiropractic is about restoring function, not chasing pain.  The nervous system controls everything. When it is off, nothing works right.  Most people are not broken. They are disconnected from how their body is designed to function. 👉 Connect with Dr. Belmonte and learn more: https://www.garden.foundation/ If this episode made you think differently about health, do not keep it to yourself. Share it with someone who is still stuck chasing symptoms. Subscribe to Rip It for more real conversations. Start applying these principles in your life or your practice.

    48 min

  3. APR 6

    He Quit Chiropractic After 17 Years, Then Built a 500-Patient Practice | Dr. Clint Steele

    He spent 17 years in chiropractic feeling stuck, burned out, and constantly chasing new patients, until he walked away completely.What happened next? He hit rock bottom selling vacuums door-to-door before coming back and rebuilding a practice from scratch… hitting 500 patient visits per week in just 6 months.No staff. No marketing budget. Just a completely different way of thinking. About the Guest Dr. Clint Steele is a chiropractor, brain-based practice coach, and founder of Brain-Based Health Solutions. After burning out in a traditional pain-based practice, he rebuilt his career by shifting to a brain-focused model helping patients get better results while creating a scalable, high-impact practice. He is also the creator of the NeuroInfinity brain assessment system, designed to measure brain and nervous system function and improve patient outcomes. Key Takeaways Why a pain-based practice model leads to burnout and low patient retentionThe mindset shift from treating pain → focusing on the brainHow Dr. Clint went from 0 to 500 patient visits/week in 6 monthsThe simple outreach strategy: meeting 100 new people every monthThe sales principle that changed everything: “If it comes out of their mouth, they’re buying.”How to explain chiropractic in a way patients actually understandThe “fire alarm” analogy to connect symptoms to the nervous systemWhy most patients leave after pain is gone, and how to keep them long-termThe role of the brain in regulating stress, sleep, and healingWhy objective testing (like brain scans) dramatically increases conversionsHow adjusting technique should change based on brain state, not just structure Connect with Dr. Clint Steele Website: https://drclintsteele.comPractice & Coaching: https://brainbasedhs.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/drcs56Best Selling Book: https://truchiro.lpages.co/101-brain-hacks-ebook/If this episode challenged how you think about chiropractic, share it with another practitioner who needs to hear this.And if you’re ready to step beyond pain-based care and into a higher level of impact, follow Rip It and stay connected to the movement.

    57 min

  4. APR 1

    You Can’t Change the World Until You Change Yourself | Dr. Jean-Guy Daigneault

    What if real healing isn’t just physical, but spiritual, emotional, and neurological? In this episode, Dr. Jean-Guy Daigneault shares a powerful message that challenges everything you think you know about health, purpose, and chiropractic. From personal loss to building a one-of-a-kind healing center, this conversation will shift how you see both practice and life. About the Guest Dr. Jean-Guy Daigneault is a chiropractor with over two decades of experience and the founder of the Gilead Healing Center in Michigan,a faith-based integrative facility where chiropractic, nutrition, and true healing come together. Having been a chiropractic patient since childhood and throughout his 15-year hockey career, Dr. Jean-Guy felt called to the profession after experiencing firsthand how it can transform lives. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University and has spent nearly two decades serving the Lansing community. At Gilead Healing Center, he and his team are committed to helping patients live to their full potential through education, empowerment, and a deeper understanding of how the body was designed to heal. Key Takeaways  Why chiropractic isn’t something you choose, it’s something that calls you  How a childhood tragedy shaped Dr. Jean-Guy’s mission and purpose  The difference between treating pain vs. caring for people for life  Why the body is designed to heal, and what interferes with that process  How removing neurological interference can change mood, behavior, and relationships  Why the current medical model isn’t built for true health and wellness  The importance of knowing your calling in both life and practice  Why you must prepare spiritually, not just professionally, every day  The power of morning routines and getting in state before serving others  Inside the Gilead Healing Center, where the natural meets the supernatural  How true healing requires addressing spirit, soul, and body together  The role of mentorship and philosophy in building a purpose-driven practice  Why you can’t change the world around you until you change the world inside you Connect with Dr. Jean-Guy Daigneault  Website: https://www.gileadhealingcenter.com/If this episode challenged your perspective on health, purpose, and practice, share it with someone who needs to hear it.And if you’re ready to step into your calling and build a life of impact, follow Rip It and stay connected to the movement.

    55 min

  5. APR 1

    Stop Chasing Patients Do This Instead | Dr. Tim Smith

    What if the reason you’re stuck in practice isn’t effort but focus? In this episode, Dr. Tim Smith shares how he went from a distraction-filled start, surfing more than building his practice, to creating a thriving, system-driven clinic seeing 500+ patients per week. This is a real conversation about growth, leadership, and building a practice that doesn’t burn you out. About the Guest Dr. Tim Smith is a corrective care chiropractor, speaker, author, and co-founder of New Life Chiropractic in Rocklin, California. Alongside his wife, Dr. Catherine Smith, he leads a high-volume, neurologically-focused practice serving hundreds of families each week. He is the author of Unleash the Healer Within and is known for helping people shift from reactive, symptom-based care to proactive, long-term health. Through his work, Dr. Tim empowers both patients and practitioners to understand the body’s ability to heal and how to build a life and practice around that truth. Key Takeaways  Why starting your practice in the wrong environment can slow your growth  The turning point that shifted everything in Dr. Tim’s career  Lessons from Dr. TJ Osborne on service, purpose, and chiropractic philosophy  Why grinding alone leads to burnout and what actually creates growth  How to break through the 200 visits/week plateau The shift from chasing numbers to building systems and capacity  Why hiring before you feel ready can unlock your next level  The #1 investment for growth: people, not saving money Why you’ll never “save your way” to success in business  The role of coaching in becoming a better leader and building a stronger team  How to reach the 95% of people who’ve never seen a chiropractor  Why focusing on quality of life, not just pain, changes patient behavior  The truth about the Day One process and why it drives retention, referrals, and results  How to ask better questions that uncover a patient’s real motivation  Building a practice that runs without you (time freedom vs burnout)  How ego (both insecurity and overconfidence) holds chiropractors back Connect with Dr. Tim Smith  Website: https://www.newlifechiropracticrocklin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tim-smith-b426b417/If this episode shifted your perspective on growth and leadership, share it with another chiropractor who needs to hear it. And if you’re ready to build a practice that creates real impact without burning you out, follow Rip It and stay connected to the movement.

    52 min

  6. APR 1

    Can Chiropractic Change Lives from Birth to Space? | Dr. Haig John

    What if chiropractic isn’t just about pain relief, but about protecting life at its most critical moments, from the very first breath all the way to outer space? In this debut episode of Rip It, Dr. Steven sits down with Dr. Haig John to explore one of the most overlooked areas in healthcare, newborn care, and one of the most unexpected frontiers, space travel. This conversation will challenge how you think about chiropractic, responsibility, and the future of human health. About the Guest Dr. Haig John is a chiropractor with over 21 years of experience, based on Florida’s Space Coast. He is the developer of Innate Adjusting and Innate Newborn Adjusting and Subluxation Analysis, techniques designed to work with the body’s natural intelligence rather than force it. Known for his work in pediatric chiropractic and his involvement in research connecting chiropractic to space medicine, Dr. John is on a mission to expand the role of chiropractors from the delivery room to missions beyond Earth.  Key Takeaways  Why the first few hours after birth could shape a lifetime of health  The hidden impact of birth trauma that most people never talk about  What chiropractors might be missing when it comes to newborn care  Why chiropractic may play a role in the future of space travel  The simple shift in thinking that changes how you approach every patient  Why “innate intelligence” might be the key to understanding true healing  How expanding your vision as a chiropractor could impact millions of livesConnect with Dr. Haig John  Website: https://www.drhaigjohn.com/your-family-chiropractor Podcast: Synapse Philosophy GroupIf this episode expanded your perspective on what chiropractic can be, share it with someone who needs to hear it. If you are ready to be part of a movement that is redefining health from birth to beyond, follow Rip It and stay connected.

    56 min
  7. Podcast Trailer: Welcome to Rip -It with Dr. Steven Baker

    EPISODE 1

    Podcast Trailer: Welcome to Rip -It with Dr. Steven Baker

    What if everything you’ve been told about your body is wrong? Rip- It is a movement. A return to the understanding that your body isn’t broken, it’s intelligent, self-healing, and designed to thrive. Hosted by Dr. Steven Baker, this podcast brings you inside the minds of chiropractors who don’t just practice differently, they live it. Through powerful stories, bold conversations, and unfiltered perspectives, you’ll hear what really happens when you stop chasing symptoms and start trusting the body. This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about a shift in thinking. A shift in living. If you’ve ever questioned the system, felt like there’s more to health than what you’ve been told, or you’re ready to take control of your well-being. This is where it starts.  Welcome to Rip- It.

    1 min

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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.

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    Dr. Steven Baker
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