EP 435 | Stop Trying To Be Everything To Everyone...Why Chiropractors Need To Find Their People with Dr. Susan Mitchell
What if burnout isn't always about working too hard...but spending your energy on the wrong things?
In this episode of The Chiropractic Philanthropist Revival Series, Dr. Ed Osburn sits down with Dr. Susan Mitchell, a chiropractor with nearly 30 years in practice and approximately 20 years of experience coaching chiropractors, for a conversation about passion, purpose, burnout, communication, leadership, and building a chiropractic practice that actually fuels you.
Dr. Susan shares why she believes chiropractors can create successful, fulfilling practices when they become intentional about who they serve, what they are passionate about, and where they put their energy.
Ed and Susan unpack why so many chiropractors feel burned out, why simply pushing harder isn't always the answer, and how identifying what is no longer serving you can help create more freedom and fulfillment.
They also explore the importance of knowing your ideal patient, communicating with authenticity instead of relying on scripts, developing yourself alongside your practice, and creating exponential impact by helping other chiropractors succeed.
Susan also discusses her approach to coaching and why she focuses on "more impact, more freedom, more you" rather than encouraging chiropractors to chase endless business opportunities.
In this episode:
- Why working harder isn't always the solution to burnout
- How passion can fuel your practice instead of exhausting you
- Why chiropractors need to identify their ideal patients
- The importance of being intentional about who you serve
- How to recognize when people, habits, or situations are no longer a fit
- Susan's concept of "weeding your garden"
- Why self-awareness matters when you're feeling burned out
- The power of asking yourself, "What is actually true?"
- Why communication matters more than memorizing scripts
- Why chiropractors should tell the whole truth instead of trying to please everyone
- The connection between personal growth and practice growth
- Why building a chiropractic business doesn't have to mean adding more and more services
- Susan's philosophy of more impact, more freedom, more you
- How group coaching can create exponential impact
- Why chiropractors can learn from one another inside a group environment
- The importance of purpose and passion for the future of chiropractic
- Why younger chiropractors need mentorship and support
- How to take action when you feel that something needs to change
- The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people
- Susan's advice to her younger self about finding your people and focusing your energy
Susan's message is simple:
You don't have to be everything to everyone. Find your people, know your purpose, and put your energy where you can make the greatest impact.
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Success Beyond the Table
Connect with Dr. Susan Mitchell and learn more about her coaching:
https://successbeyondthetable.com
The website provides an application for a strategy session and is designed to help chiropractors gain clarity around what they are looking for and where they want to grow. Dr. Susan Mitchell
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Byron Katie — Judge Your Neighbor
Dr. Susan and Dr. Ed discuss Byron Katie's Judge Your Neighbor exercise and its focus on questioning the thoughts and beliefs that may be driving how you feel. Dr. Susan Mitchell
Heidi Haavik
Dr. Susan recommends Heidi Haavik's chiropractic research as a resource for chiropractors who want to better understand and communicate research around chiropractic. Dr. Susan Mitchell
Dr. Tony Ebel / Experience Miracles
Dr. Susan also recommends Dr. Tony Ebel and his work, including the Experience Miracles podcast and resources focused on pediatric and prenatal chiropractic. Dr. Susan Mitchell
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