Episode 55 – Bear Attacks, Plane Crashes & Gun Fights – Why Heroes Need Chiropractic

Recap

Roger Sparks hates the term “hero” – but what else do you call a Silver Star recipient who served our country for 16 years as a Pararescueman – the highest level emergency responders in the world? Combat rescues, heavy fire, gruesome emergency care, bear attacks and plane crashes are the standard for this guy’s stories.

Now Roger is embarking on a new adventure: film-making. “Backbone” will be a documentary film that chronicles his exploration of the benefits of Chiropractic Care for our American Combat Veterans.

Listen in as Dr. Stephen interviews Roger on his first of 17 stops on his country-wide search for real solutions for real heroes through chiropractic care.

Episode Highlights

00:38 – Dr. Stephen welcomes Roger Sparks to the show to discuss his upcoming documentary film, “Backbone” as well as his background as a pararescueman

10:11 – Roger expounds on the value chiropractic care has brought himself and his fellow combat veterans

21:45 – Dr. Pete and Dr. Stephen take a moment to promote Chiro Match Makers

22:27 – Roger provides his thoughts on leadership and virtue

34:42 – Dr. Stephen thanks Roger for joining the show

Tweetable Quotes

We’ve partnered with many Tier 1 chiropractors, such as yourself, and many other people. And we want to attempt to get the wisdom and the virtue of chiropractic care to combat veterans.

A pararescueman’s job is a little bit different in quite a few ways than say a medivac or an Army medic. We can use halo parachuting or special operations. We bring in diving rigs to get to people. We will get into that site where the injuries are and…

With chiropractic care, and the way that you’ve explained it to me, it just seems like it’s such a no brainer to have someone who’s passionate about healing someone, yet involved in someone’s life, in a very sincere way.

The more that we can connect to our bodies – the more that we can connect to the people around us – that is true health. And I think that chiropractic is a massive leap in the right direction for all of humanity.

You never can medicate your way out of a problem you behaved your way into.

The most important thing that I’ve learned about leadership in my travels is effective leadership starts with charisma and character. People have to want something somewhat intangible from you to follow you. And when that takes place, magic things happen.

I don’t care if you like me. I care very much if you trust me. Because if you trust me, you’re gonna do what I tell you to do. If you do what I tell you to do, you’re gonna get the results that you want and then you’re gonna love me.

Resources Mentioned

Dr. Stephen’s LinkedIn

Dr. Pete’s LinkedIn

The Remarkable CEO Website

Dr. Stephen’s Book – The Remarkable Practice: The Definitive Guide to Build a Thriving Chiropractic Business

Chiro Match Makers Website

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