Stance for Health

Send us Fan Mail Karen goes solo to share honest, practical advice for staying motivated to exercise. Drawing on personal experience and research, she explains why willpower alone fails and why harsh self-judgment sabotages progress. Instead, she recommends self-compassion, reframing setbacks as restarts, and focusing on small, sustainable actions—short workouts, enjoyable activities, and consistent frequency. She emphasizes creating a written plan, a backup option, and tracking p...

Send us Fan Mail This episode reveals why losing your sense of smell is more than a nuisance — it’s a meaningful marker of brain and overall health. Dr. Rod and Karen explain how the olfactory system and cranial nerves connect to the brainstem, balance, posture, and cognitive centers. Research links smell loss to higher disability, hospital use, and even early signs of Parkinson’s years before motor symptoms appear. The hosts stress the importance of testing smell, recognizing asy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Stance for Health podcast, Dr. Rodney and Karen Wirth discuss the often-overlooked significance of posture. Highlighting the transition to remote work during the 2020 shutdown, they examine how poor posture and sitting for extended periods have increased back and neck issues. Dr. Rodney, a certified postural neurologist, delves into the role of chiropractic adjustments in reversing flexion dominance and the negative impacts of 'head fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening podcast episode, Dr. Rodney and Karen Wirth share their journey towards healthier living, emphasizing that being healthy doesn't have to be complicated. They discuss the significant impact of integrating small, sustainable changes into your daily routine, covering areas like high-intensity exercise, the importance of posture, quality nutrition, and consistent rest. Their practical tips on reducing screen time and focusing on purposeful a...

Send us Fan Mail In the Stance for Health podcast, Dr. Rodney and Karen Wirth discuss the holistic approach to health, emphasizing that chiropractic care is more than just relieving pain. They believe sustainable health is about momentum, energy, and overcoming stress, integrating factors like nutrition, movement, and mental well-being. Rather than seeing health issues as isolated physical problems, they encourage listeners to adopt small, consistent changes for long-term we...