The Chiro-Factor

Dr. Brad Glowaki

The Chiro-Factor is a monthly podcast co-hosted by Dr. Brad Glowaki and Dr. James Chestnut, featuring in-depth discussions on the latest research, science, and best practices in chiropractic care. Join these two experts as they explore how to enhance patient outcomes, boost practice profitability, and restore certainty and swagger to the chiropractic profession. Tune in for cutting-edge insights and practical tips to help you level up your practice and deliver the best possible care to your patients.

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    The Chiro-Factor Episode 26: Genes vs. Genome: Why Lifestyle Wins

    Dr. Brad Glowaki and Dr. James Chestnut broadcast live from the Best Practices Seminar on the campus of Life University — hosted in the Guy Riekeman building — for a packed episode blending hard science, practice-building tools, and live Q&A with the next generation of chiropractors. The guys dig into why restriction and tenderness (allodynia) are the most valid indicators of a segmental problem, how neuroplasticity sensitizes nociceptive pathways, and how the adjustment paired with patient movement rebuilds healthy neurology. From there, they introduce two practical tools — the Chestnut Spinal Health Assessment and the new Table Talk for Referrals master class — before opening the mic to students from Palmer Florida, Life University, and beyond. The back half of the episode takes a deeper turn into epigenetics, stem cell expression, and the crucial difference between gene possession and gene expression — answering one of the most common questions students ask: why do some unhealthy people live long lives while some healthy people get sick young?Timestamps:0:00 - Welcome from the Best Practices Seminar at Life University0:45 - Allodynia explained: why tenderness + restriction = a valid segmental finding2:30 - Neuroplasticity, C-FOS proteins, and how nociceptive pathways become habits3:45 - The adjustment as stimulus, healing as response — why movement at home matters6:40 - The Chestnut (Chiropractic) Spinal Health Assessment: measuring severity & progress10:15 - Table Talk for Referrals — the new master class at LevelUpMentoring.rocks13:00 - Earning the right to ask for referrals (and why it's not a flywheel pitch)17:40 - Student Q&A #1 — Petra (Palmer Florida): Science, philosophy, and art in chiropractic21:30 - Defining the adjustment: HVLA, manipulation vs. adjustment, and the Niazi/Haavik study27:00 - Student Q&A #2 — Redmond (Life University, from Canada): navigating a mechanistic, anti-adjustment environment as a new grad29:30 - Vitalism vs. evidence: winning the argument by out-evidencing the "evidence-based" crowd32:30 - Student Q&A #3 — Michael (Palmer Florida): Why do healthy-looking people get sick young?35:00 - Toxicity, deficiency, and the bioaccumulation of exposures37:50 - Genome vs. genes: what determines lifespan vs. what determines expression43:20 - The stem cell analogy — the clearest way to explain epigenetics to patients47:00 - Twin studies, adopted-child studies, and why genes have near-zero predictive value49:00 - The 2% of true genetic illness vs. the 98% lifestyle-driven chronic disease52:00 - Wrap-up: honoring Dr. Guy Riekeman's legacy and closing thoughts

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    The Chiro-Factor Episode 24: The JAMA Study That Could End Chiropractic

    In one of the most important episodes of The Chiro-Factor to date, Dr. Brad Glowaki and Dr. James Chestnut sound the alarm on a newly published JAMA study that, if taken at face value, could render the chiropractic profession obsolete. Chestnut breaks down in meticulous detail why the study's methodology is not just flawed, but deliberately designed to misrepresent usual chiropractic care. This is not a philosophical debate. This is a scientific methodology issue with existential stakes for the profession.This episode also carries a heavy heart. We lost one of chiropractic's true giants, Dr. Guy Riekeman, the same week this study dropped. We close the episode with personal stories and a heartfelt tribute to a man who shaped the profession in ways that cannot be overstated. Please listen all the way through.Sign up for the Best Practices here: https://www.levelupmentoring.rocks/bestpractices⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Opening & Tribute: The passing of Dr. Guy Riekeman3:00 - Episode intro: The alarming text from Chestnut8:20 - Setting the stage: Why this study threatens the entire profession10:50 - Reading the JAMA abstract — what it actually says13:00 - Breaking down the deceptive language in the conclusions20:00 - Methodology exposed: How SMT was redefined and underdosed34:40 - Best Practices Seminar announcement (Atlanta, April 18–19)37:40 - NIH funding, Ivy League institutions, and the research agenda50:00 - The long game: How chiropractic has been systematically diluted56:00 - "If this study is valid, chiropractic is irrelevant" — the hard truth1:02:00 - What usual chiropractic care actually looks like (and why it matters)1:09:00 - Call to action: What chiropractors and students must do now1:28:00 - Tribute to Dr. Guy Riekeman: Personal stories and his legacy1:47:00 - Closing remarks

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  3. ١٧ فبراير

    The Chiro-Factor Episode 23: The Evidence that Changes Everything

    Recorded live on location in London, UK, Dr. Brad Glowaki and Dr. James Chestnut deliver a special field episode straight off the heels of their latest Best Practice Seminar. With chiropractors from 13 countries in the room, the energy was electric — and this episode captures exactly why.Dr. Chestnut opens with a deep dive into the landmark Manga Report, the most thorough literature review of low back pain interventions ever conducted, and explains why its conclusions are just as relevant today as they were in 1993. From there, the conversation moves into dose-response research, the D&R brain metabolite study, and the Haas study — all pointing to the same conclusion: more chiropractic care produces better outcomes, and there is still no rival intervention with comparable evidence.The guys also pull back the curtain on what actually happens in the seminar room — the fear, the misinformation, the doubt that chiropractors carry from school — and how two days of evidence can completely transform a practitioner's confidence and clinical identity. Plus, a candid conversation about the state of chiropractic across Europe, the GCC guideline changes, the UCA's momentum, and a strong recommendation for Scotland College of Chiropractic.Whether you're a seasoned DC or a student just starting out, this episode is a reminder of who you are, what the evidence says, and why chiropractic is the only remaining guideline-concordant intervention for low back pain.🎯 Grab your seats to the Best Practices Seminar here: https://www.levelupmentoring.rocks/bestpracticesEpisode Timestamps:0:00 - Welcome & The Manga Report: Chiropractic vs. Medicine, Head-to-Head2:18 - London Best Practice Seminar Recap & Why They Travel the World4:03 - Dose-Response Research: The D&R Brain Study & The Haas Study Explained6:36 - Philosophy Meets Evidence: Building a 24–36 Visit Care Plan with Confidence9:15 - Inside the Seminar Room: Chiropractors Who've Never Seen the Peer-Reviewed Literature10:43 - Cervical Adjustment Safety, Stroke Myths, and Passing Fear to Students13:07 - Decisions Have Consequences: What Happens When Patients Don't Get Adjusted15:02 - SMT Is the Last One Standing: The Only Guideline-Concordant Intervention Left17:50 - Rebuilding Chiropractors' Confidence and Professional Identity18:12 - Show & Tell vs. Tell & Tell: Patient Communication, Re-Exams & the GCC Guidelines21:09 - Erasing Scientific Doubt: Why Evidence, Not Philosophy, Is the Key22:19 - Virtual Coaching, Table Talk Masterclass & the Level Up Academy23:17 - The State of Chiropractic in Europe: UCA, Scotland College & the Youth Movement24:32 - Wrap-Up, Upcoming Events (Atlanta, Amsterdam, London) & A Call for One More World Tour

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  4. ٢١ يناير

    The Chiro-Factor Episode 22: Handling Medical Opposition

    In this special live episode recorded at the Best Practices Seminar in Sydney, Australia, Drs. Brad Glowaki and James Chestnut welcome chiropractors from across the globe—including practitioners from Hong Kong, Malaysia, China, and New Zealand—to the mic for an engaging Q&A session. The discussion covers critical topics including how to respond when medical doctors advise patients against chiropractic care, the science behind why pain should not drive patient conversations, and practical strategies for effective table talk in open adjusting environments.🎯 Grab your seats to the Best Practices Seminar here: https://www.levelupmentoring.rocks/bestpracticesEpisode Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and upcoming seminar announcements04:10 - Dr. Matthew Doyle discusses how Brad and James integrated their approaches12:09 - ASRF overview and subluxation research initiatives15:21 - Kylie discusses workshop strategies for shifting patient paradigms toward natural health18:56 - Handling GP/medical doctor opposition39:44 - The chronic illness epidemic43:00 - Trench Talk webinar announcement46:55 - Damien from Hong Kong discusses care plan validation and the Haas study49:12 - Managing table talk in open adjusting areas58:14 - Andrew on the nature of pain: Pain as emotion, nociception vs. pain perception, and the dentist analogy1:08:37 - Social media best practices for chiropractors1:20:04 - Why we call them "patients" vs. "practice members" and the transition to "vitalist"1:22:12 - Hilton's Law, motion units, and vertebral subluxation as a pandemic in industrialized society1:26:06 - Managing patient expectations1:31:43 - Why patients are really there

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    The Chiro-Factor Episode 19: Medical Freedom, and Building a New Healthcare System

    In this special edition of The Chiro Factor, Dr. Brad Glowaki and Dr. James Chestnut sit down with Del Bigtree—former Emmy-nominated producer of "The Doctors," founder of ICAN (Informed Consent Action Network), and former Head of Communications for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign. Del shares his remarkable journey from Hollywood to the front lines of medical freedom, the explosive story behind the unpublished Henry Ford Hospital vaccinated vs. unvaccinated study, and his vision for building a new holistic healthcare infrastructure called Wisdom.🎯 Grab your seats to the Best Practices Seminar here: https://www.levelupmentoring.rocks/bestpracticesEpisode Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction: Del Bigtree's background and why this episode is special2:22 – Welcome and guest introduction6:39 – Del's career producing "The Doctors" and his holistic upbringing26:22 – Why chiropractors should avoid Medicare/Medicaid & the dangers of government funding38:44 – ICAN: The nonprofit fighting for medical freedom through lawsuits and transparency42:27 – The origin story of "An Inconvenient Study" and Dr. Marcus Zervos50:00 – Research methodology explained: RCTs, double-blind studies, and retrospective analysis1:02:18 – The NIH meeting with Fauci and the DTP study from Guinea-Bissau, Africa1:07:02 – Hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, and blocked treatments during COVID1:09:00 – The shocking results: 83% of unvaccinated children chronic-illness-free vs. 43% vaccinated1:19:31 – Why Dr. Zervos refused to publish: "I will be personally ruined"1:27:23 – Wisdom: Del's vision for a non-drug modality healthcare platform1:30:35 – Call to action and closing thoughts

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The Chiro-Factor is a monthly podcast co-hosted by Dr. Brad Glowaki and Dr. James Chestnut, featuring in-depth discussions on the latest research, science, and best practices in chiropractic care. Join these two experts as they explore how to enhance patient outcomes, boost practice profitability, and restore certainty and swagger to the chiropractic profession. Tune in for cutting-edge insights and practical tips to help you level up your practice and deliver the best possible care to your patients.

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