The Spring Chiro Podcast

Join chiropractor and health educator Lisa, as she dives deep into the world of health and wellness to help you understand your body better and optimise your wellbeing. Get ready to uncover the root causes of common health issues and discover natural solutions you can implement in your own life.

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Latest episodes

15 May 2025

From Ironing to Interviews: Posture Tips to Boost Your Day

This podcast episode sheds light on the often-overlooked connection between posture and mood. Lisa emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between sitting, standing, and moving to avoid physical discomfort. She suggests simple hacks like using a footrest or adopting a lunge position to reduce strain while standing. The episode also reveals how posture can influence emotions, leading to a cycle of stress and posture-related issues. Lisa encourages listeners to consider 'power poses' as a confidence booster and emphasizes understanding body responses to stress, ultimately aiming to empower individuals in their health journey.

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08 May 2025

Ditch the Toxins: Simple Swaps for a Healthier Home

In this podcast episode, Lisa discusses the pervasive presence of toxic chemicals like BPA and PFAS in everyday household items. She explains the health risks associated with these endocrine disruptors, including hormonal imbalances, cancer, and metabolic issues. Lisa shares her journey towards minimizing exposure by switching to alternatives for food storage, opting for BPA-free receipts, and choosing PFAS-free cookware. Highlighting the widespread detection of these chemicals in our bodies, Lisa encourages listeners to make conscious changes for better health, starting with everyday items like storage containers and non-stick cookware.

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01 May 2025

Is Sitting the New Smoking?

Lisa discusses the consequences of poor sitting posture and the phenomenon known as ligament creep. She explains how even the most perfect posture can lead to problems if maintained without breaks. The podcast explores how sitting can destabilize critical joints like the sacroiliac joints, causing compensatory muscle tension. Lisa suggests alternating between sitting and standing positions, using sit-to-stand desks, and integrating slight movements to prevent issues. By promoting awareness and making small adjustments, listeners can mitigate the musculoskeletal complications associated with extended periods of sitting.

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24 April 2025

Dementors and Digital Detox: A New Approach

In this episode of the Spring Chiro Podcast, Lisa shares the strategies she used to reduce her phone screen time by over 50% and regain mindfulness. By viewing her phone as a 'digital dementor' and making conscious changes, she found herself more focused, productive, and happier with these adjustments. Join Lisa in exploring these simple practical yet effective tips for mindful phone usage to reclaim your time, and dopamine, and live more consciously.

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17 April 2025

From TV to TikTok: How Smartphones and Media Shape Our Focus

In this podcast episode, Lisa explores the intricate relationship between screen usage and neurotransmitter activity, specifically focusing on dopamine. She explains how our phones and media, through notifications and rapid visual stimuli, trigger dopamine release, making them potentially addictive. Lisa also delves into how this constant stimulation and dopamine flood can make real-life joys feel less rewarding, and how the harnessing by modern media of our orienting reflex reduces our ability to focus and concentrate. Moreover, she suggests a potential link between prevalent screen time habits and the rise in attention-related disorders, providing a thought-provoking perspective on modern-day challenges.

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10 April 2025

Digital Dilemmas: Addressing the Screen Time Epidemic

In this episode, Lisa explores the pervasive presence of screens in our lives, focusing particularly on their impact on children's development. With children spending up to seven hours a day on screens, there's concern among scientists and pediatricians about the long-term effects on cognition, social interaction, and physical health. Lisa delves into scientific recommendations for screen time, the importance of limiting exposure, and the nuances of how screens can influence brain development and sleep patterns. Research highlights correlations between excessive screen time and issues such as attention difficulties, academic challenges, and emotional disorders in children.

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