The Beacon Podcast

Drs. Rick, Kaitlyn and Ray discuss their insights and challenges of their monthly Move Well Challenge.  We've lost the ability to check in with our body, our needs and the creative potential for movement.  Learn the insights from this month's movement challenge.  This is The Beacon Podcast of Family First Chiropractic on a mission to serve evolutionary care, empower our commUNITY, one family at a time.   Connect with FFC: wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirst.reno YouTube - Family First Chiropractic - Reno, NV   Office Number / Location: 775-337-0184 2155 Green Vista Drive Suite 202 Sparks, NV 89431

Drs. Rick, Kaitlyn and Ray discuss their insights and challenges of their monthly Eat Well Challenge.  We need to reset our systems from the chemical stressors from time to time.  Learn how the docs did with the Sober October Challenge. This is The Beacon Podcast of Family First Chiropractic on a mission to serve evolutionary care, empower our commUNITY, one family at a time.   Connect with FFC: wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirst.reno YouTube - Family First Chiropractic - Reno, NV   Office Number / Location: 775-337-0184 2155 Green Vista Drive Suite 202 Sparks, NV 89431

Drs. Rick, Kaitlyn and Ray discuss their insights and challenges of their monthly Recover Well Challenge.  Developing a sound sleep hygiene practice is arguably the most important thing you can do for your health.   Connect with FFC: wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirst.reno YouTube - Family First Chiropractic - Reno, NV   Office Number / Location: 775-337-0184 2155 Green Vista Drive Suite 202 Sparks, NV 89431

Drs. Rick, Kaitlyn and Ray discuss their insights and challenges of their monthly Think Well Challenge.  We have so much input in our lives that it can be overwhelming, journaling allows you to express and begin creating more of what you want throughout your life.   Connect with FFC: wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirst.reno YouTube - Family First Chiropractic - Reno, NV   Office Number / Location: 775-337-0184 2155 Green Vista Drive Suite 202 Sparks, NV 89431

Drs. Rick, Kaitlyn and Ray discuss their insights and challenges of their monthly movement challenge.  Movement is life and movement feeds the brain.  How can you create habits that will serve you in what you really want to experience in this life?   Connect with FFC: wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirst.reno YouTube - Family First Chiropractic - Reno, NV   Office Number / Location: 775-337-0184 2155 Green Vista Drive Suite 202 Sparks, NV 89431

Drs. Rick, Kaitlyn and Ray discuss their insights and challenges of their monthly protein pump, cleanse and veggie/fruit challenge.   Connect with FFC: wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirst.reno YouTube - Family First Chiropractic - Reno, NV   Office Number / Location: 775-337-0184 2155 Green Vista Drive Suite 202 Sparks, NV 89431

Drs. Rick, Kaitlyn and Ray discuss their insights and challenges of their monthly cold plunge challenge!   Connect with FFC: wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirst.reno YouTube - Family First Chiropractic - Reno, NV   Office Number / Location: 775-337-0184 2155 Green Vista Drive Suite 202 Sparks, NV 89431

Drs. Rick, Kaitlyn and Ray discuss their insights and challenges of their 12 hour silent retreats.   Connect with FFC: wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirst.reno Youtube - Family First Chiropractic - Reno, NV   Office Number / Location: 775-337-0184 2155 Green Vista Drive Suite 202 Sparks, NV 89431  

Amanda Thomas and Dr. Ray explore all the dimensions of rest and what it looks like to begin integrating a rest practice into your life. About Amanda: She is a registered nurse certified in oncology.  Has worked in nursing for the last 12 years in Reno.  Committed to serving others with resiliency, mindfulness, and self-care trainings.  Along with her passion for nursing and resiliency, she has also been a dedicated mindfulness practitioner for the last 15 years.  Managing the stresses of life, work and anxiety are the path that led her to a mindfulness practice.  Daily she continues to refine her practice through sitting/walking meditation, qigong, yoga, online workshops, and retreats.  Deepening these practices inspired her to share with others and is currently enrolled in the 2025 cohort of Mindfulness Meditation Certified Teacher Training led by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. Her mindfulness journey continues to improve her work and personal life fostering strong interpersonal relationships.  It has been a blessing to be a part of the Family First community for 17 years.  She is forever grateful for the health and wellness this team and community has brought into her life. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, camping, paddleboarding with friends and family.  An active lifestyle has helped to embrace the importance of deliberate rest and rejuvenation.  Painting is a source of practice for creative expression for her.  Rest practice has helped her to show up more wholly each day.  It has been a joy for her to share the positive impacts this can have for others' lives as she deepens her relationship with the dimensions of rest.   Connect with FFC: wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirst.reno   Office Number / Location: 775-337-0184 2155 Green Vista Drive Suite 202 Sparks, NV 89431

Drs. Rick, Kaitlyn and Ray explore the journey of taking on a 72, 36 and 24 hour fast throughout the month.   Connect with FFC: wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirst.reno   Office Number / Location: 775-337-0184 2155 Green Vista Drive Suite 202 Sparks, NV 89431

In this episode we share parts of our health journey and gratitude practice.   Office Number / Location: 775-337-0184 2155 Green Vista Drive Suite 202 Sparks, NV 89431   Connect with FFC: wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirst.reno

What did we learn and enjoy in 2022 and the potential for 2023!   Connect with FFC:  wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast  https://www.renosparkschiro.com/ https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirstnv Youtube - @familyfirstchiropractic - Reno, NV

Drs. Brandon Frankel and Raymond Daniels connect with Ashley Maas and talk about the uncomfortable truths of modern day birthing and the benefits of returning to the natural birthing process.  Enjoy! Connect with Ashley Maas:  renodoula.com IG: @renodoula Home Birth Midwives: Alpine Midwifery - Lenny Sue Tinseth & Ashley Sohler https://www.alpinemidwifery.com/ Highly recommended blog post: https://ashleyandemily.com/why-every-woman-deserves-a-doula.html/   Connect with FFC:  wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast  https://www.renosparkschiro.com/ https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirstnv Youtube - @familyfirstchiropractic - Reno, NV

Nicole Wilson joins Drs. Rick and Ray to share her "dark night of the soul" journey over the last two years along with all the lessons that came from it.    coachnicolewilson.com IG: @coachnicole_4hisglory wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast  https://www.renosparkschiro.com/ https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirstnv

We discuss access to pediatric health care and the current struggles that many parents are going through.  We explore solutions for parents and how they can navigate the current shame and guilt they may be experiencing when taking their kids into health care providers.  Overall, we explore tools and strategies to keep our kiddos as healthy as possible.   Connect with Dillon Lambert:  IG: @thezenaprn & @thriveintegrativehealthnv FB: Thrive Integrative Health http://www.dillonlambert.com/ 7111 South Virginia St,  A12 Reno, NV 89511 (775) 984-4200   FFC Connect:  wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast  https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirstnv  Youtube - Family First Chiropractic - Reno

We discuss different perspectives of embracing vs. resisting change and how that affects our growth and evolution.  Enjoy!   Connect with FFC:  wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast  https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirstnv  Youtube - @familyfirstchiropractic - Reno, NV    

All the docs at Family First Chiropractic dive in and share their perspectives and insights as we experience the world of mandated vaccines and the loss of our health freedoms. It's time to EVOLVE!    

Drs. Rick and Ray explore innate health, immunity and the deeper truths behind COVID.    https://www.renosparkschiro.com/ https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic Youtube - @Renosparkschiro IG - @familyfirstnv

Diaz Dixon shares his story as a member of the black community and what it is going to take to bring about social justice, equality and equity for all. diaz@eddyhouse.org FB:@Diazdixon Documentaries: 13th and Selma

The Beacon podcast and the Sea of Spirituality podcast unite with previous guests to take a deep dive into reflections and insights around the positive impacts of COVID 19. Past guests Garrett Menghini, Dr. Adrian Villalba, Barry Peterson, Dr. Steve Perry and Nicole Wilson dive into a conversation around the idea: "We may never get this opportunity ever again"  There is huge opportunity in using this time to reflect on our past decisions as an individual, community, nation and planet. Enjoy!    Connect with FFC:  wavve.link/thebeaconpodcast  https://www.renosparkschiro.com/ https://www.wecarechiropractic.com Facebook - @Familyfirstchiropractic IG - @familyfirstnv