A NECESSARY ENDING || 5 lessons from losing Lux.

In this heartfelt solo episode of The Informed Chiropractor, Dr. Don MacDonald shares the profound personal journey of saying goodbye to Lux, Brandi, and his beloved dog of over 12 years. Through the lens of Dr. Henry Cloud’s book Necessary Endings, Don explores what it truly means to let go, whether that’s a loyal companion, that toxic staff member, a limiting mindset, or an outdated version of ourselves or our practice. This episode dives deep into five powerful lessons born from grief, reflection, and the wisdom of necessary endings: Grief is a sign of deep connection Endings are required for new growth. The pain of holding on can be greater than the pain of letting go. You must grieve the old to welcome the new fully. Endings make us more human—and more connected. Whether you’re a chiropractor navigating change in your practice, re-evaluating systems, or feeling the call for a new season in life, this episode is for you. Dr. Don weaves insights from the Necessary Endings book with reflections on neurological safety, polyvagal theory, and the emotional weight often accompanying growth and evolution. Sometimes, the very thing we’re holding onto is holding us back. This conversation may be the nudge to create space for the next level of your purpose and practice. Time Stamps: 0:00 - 08:03: Necessary Endings and New Beginnings. 08:03 - 08:23: Experience  from Losing Lux 08:23 - 12:07: Lessons from losing Lux 12:07 - 15:02: Practical applications in Chiropractic Practice. 15:02 - 20:14: Handling Challenges in Relationships and Practice 20:14 - 24:27:  Upcoming Events and Program 24:27 - 26:49: Final Thoughts and Encouragement. You can connect with us on other platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinformedchiropractor   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/informed_chiropractor/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theInformedChiropractor #ChiropracticCare #NervousSystemHealing #ChiropracticSuccess #PolyvagalTheory #Chiropractor #Chiropractors #ChronicIllnessWarrior #MindBodyConnection #Medicine #ChiropracticSuccess #ChiropracticCare #PracticeGrowth #ChiropracticMentorship #PolyvagalTheory #ChiropracticPodcast #ChiropracticBusiness #ChiropracticLife