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What actually makes an immune system strong? In this episode of Rip It, Dr. Steven Baker sits down with chiropractor and immunology researcher Dr. Patrick Flynn for a deep conversation about vaccines, inflammation, immune function, chiropractic philosophy, and the difference between germ theory and terrain theory. Dr. Flynn shares how his own childhood health struggles led him into chiropractic, nutrition, and eventually advanced study in immunology. He explains the difference between innate and adaptive immunity and why understanding how the immune system responds matters when making health decisions. The conversation also explores vaccine mechanisms, adjuvants, immune responses, autoimmune conditions, mRNA technology, and the importance of avoiding absolute claims when discussing complex science. Dr. Flynn emphasizes giving people enough information to understand the mechanisms and make their own decisions. Dr. Baker and Dr. Flynn also break down terrain theory, chronic inflammation, the chiropractic concept of trauma, toxins, and thoughts, and why long-term health requires more than simply chasing symptoms. This episode is for chiropractors, parents, and anyone who wants to better understand the immune system and take a more active role in their health. Meet the Guest: Dr. Patrick Flynn Dr. Patrick Flynn is a chiropractor with decades of experience studying nutrition, immune health, and chiropractic philosophy. His continuing education has focused heavily on immunology, including graduate-level coursework and training in immune function, allergies, viruses, and vaccine science. Key Takeaways Innate and adaptive immunity work differently Immune health is influenced by more than exposure to germs Trauma, toxins, and thoughts can affect physiology Inflammation is part of the body’s repair response Chronic inflammation can become damaging when the underlying trigger remains Terrain theory focuses on strengthening the internal environment Scientific discussions require nuance, not absolutes Health decisions should come from understanding, not fear Chiropractic philosophy emphasizes the body’s ability to adapt and heal What You’ll Learn How Dr. Flynn became interested in chiropractic and immunology The difference between innate and adaptive immunity How vaccines are designed to stimulate immune responses What vaccine adjuvants are intended to do Why Dr. Flynn believes immune mechanisms deserve deeper discussion What terrain theory and germ theory mean Why chronic inflammation develops How nutrition, stress, toxins, and physical trauma can influence immune health Why Dr. Flynn rejects the claim that viruses do not exist Why personal responsibility is central to his approach to health Connect with Dr. Flynn Website: https://drpatrickflynn.com/about/ This episode goes much deeper than the usual vaccine debate. Tune in to Rip It for a conversation about immunology, inflammation, terrain, chiropractic philosophy, and how much control you may actually have over your own health.

What if every child had their spine and nervous system checked from the beginning of life? In this episode of Rip It, Dr. Steven Baker sits down with Dr. Neil Cohen for a powerful conversation about pediatric chiropractic, innate intelligence, faith, chiropractic philosophy, and why every man, woman, and child should be checked for vertebral subluxation. Dr. Neil explains why chiropractic is not about waiting until symptoms appear. It is about protecting and maintaining the health God already placed inside the body. This episode dives into newborn chiropractic care, birth stress, the nervous system, family wellness, ChiroKids Connect, and why moms need to understand the importance of getting their children checked. Dr. Baker and Dr. Neil also talk about the current state of chiropractic, why the profession has drifted from its original message, and why chiropractors must return to truth, principle, and the nervous system. They also discuss faith, wisdom, the narrow gate, chiropractic education, Sherman College, Life University, Life West, Dr. Neil’s books, and his Christ-centered coaching for chiropractors. This episode is for chiropractors, chiropractic students, parents, and anyone who believes the body was fearfully and wonderfully made. Meet the Guest: Dr. Neil Cohen Dr. Neil Cohen is a chiropractor, author, speaker, coach, and leader in principled chiropractic. He is passionate about helping chiropractors communicate the truth of chiropractic, serve families, lead with faith, and build lives and practices rooted in biblical wisdom.He is also the author of A Hope Without End and Walking Ancient Paths: Living Centered in God’s Wisdom. Key Takeaways Every child should be checked for vertebral subluxation Chiropractic is about the nervous system, not just the spine The goal is to maintain health, not wait until it is lost The power is not in the adjustment. The power is in the body Parents need to understand what true health looks like Chiropractors must communicate the principle clearly The profession needs a revival of truth and purpose Chiropractic is a calling, not just a career Faith, wisdom, leadership, and family matter in practice Coaching should transform the doctor, not just the office What You’ll Learn Why newborns and children should be checked by a chiropractor How birth stress can affect the nervous system Why symptoms should not be accepted as normal What innate intelligence means in simple terms Why chiropractic care starts with removing interference How ChiroKids Connect helps educate moms and families Why chiropractic schools matter Why Sherman College, Life University, and Life West were discussed How faith and chiropractic connect Why wisdom matters in health decisions How Dr. Neil coaches chiropractors through leadership, communication, finances, marriage, family, and faith Share this episode with a chiropractor, student, parent, or family who needs to understand the bigger purpose of chiropractic. Subscribe to Rip It for more conversations that bring chiropractic back to innate intelligence, purpose, truth, and above-down, inside-out healing.

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 intelligence The body is not broken. It is adapting Chiropractic is bigger than pain relief Who you are as a person comes before what you do as a chiropractor Your office language shapes the experience people have Chiropractors must stop making care only about symptoms True care connects to the patient’s values and life Innate intelligence is the body’s inborn wisdom The profession needs more heart, service, and principle A heart of service can be awakened What You’ll Learn How Arnaud Bernier influenced Dr. Wade Port’s life and practice Why the MLS approach changed the way Dr. Wade understood chiropractic What the bird adjustment story teaches about possibility Why chiropractic has become too medicalized How office language can dilute or strengthen the chiropractic message Why symptoms should not be villainized How to talk about pain without becoming a symptom doctor Why patients need to feel seen, heard, and understood How to connect chiropractic care to what people value most What innate intelligence means in simple language Why 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.

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 care Price is not the real question. Trust is Chiropractors must build value before talking cost Corrective care should not be sold like relief care Do not prejudge whether a patient can afford care Care plans should be based on what the patient needs Spouses should be involved in major health decisions Internal referrals should be expected, not avoided Technique matters, but helping the patient matters more Confidence comes from skill, systems, and certainty What You’ll Learn Why Dr. Baker traveled to see Dr. Kyle for upper cervical care How Robert Kiyosaki came to understand the value of chiropractic Why B.J. Palmer’s vision still matters today Why chiropractors should charge what care is worth How to stop making care about the price per visit Why patients are really asking if you can help them How to communicate value on the first phone call Why spouses should attend the report of findings How to ask for referrals with confidence Why upper cervical and full spine chiropractors can learn from each other Why being married to a technique can cause you to underserve patients Connect with Dr. Kyle Collins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkylemcollins

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 job Every adjustment is an opportunity to change a life Gratitude changes how you show up in practice Morning discipline helps you stay present during the day The mission must be bigger than your ego Chiropractors must learn to handle rejection, feedback, and repetition An anchored mind makes stronger leadership possible Principled chiropractic still needs doctors with courage and conviction What You’ll Learn What “it’s not one more, it’s one less” really means How Dr. Cameron handled high-volume chiropractic practice Why chiropractors can burn out when they lose gratitude How to stay present with patients and family Why boredom, feedback, and rejection must be conquered How to talk to people about chiropractic without being weird Why congruency matters in leadership How chiropractic helped Dr. Cameron avoid spinal fusion surgery Why chiropractors must stay anchored in the principle Connect with Dr. Cameroon. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cameron.maynard.2025 Instagram: 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.