Tune into Adjusting Your Life, a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Stephen M. Ward, DC—a chiropractor with over 30 years of clinical experience—and cohost Kennedi Hall.
Each episode explores the powerful connection between spinal curvature, nervous system function, disease patterns, and mental and emotional behaviors—along with the influence of behavioral scripts passed down from one generation to the next.
In an era of information overload and fatigue, where people are seeking wisdom rather than more information, this podcast is designed for listeners craving practical insight and lasting change.
Listen now and start transforming your life!
New episodes release every Wednesday at 5 AM PT.
Adjusting Your Life Podcast Ep. 121 | You are NOT who you think you are...
You Are Not Who You Think You Are
What if the story you believe about yourself did not actually begin with you?
In Episode 121 of the Adjusting Your Life Podcast, Dr. Stephen M. Ward, DC, and co-host Kennedi Hall explore how family experiences, inherited behaviors, and emotional wounds can shape our identity. They discuss how patterns involving criticism, conflict, approval, and self-worth can become so familiar that we mistake them for who we are.
This conversation offers a different perspective on recognizing the stories that no longer serve us, setting healthier boundaries, and separating genuine empathy from the need to rescue others.
In This Episode
How the stories we tell ourselves shape our identity
Recognizing where beliefs and behaviors originated
How family and sibling dynamics influence self-perception
Why familiar conflict can become a repeating pattern
What happens when an old story stops working
The difference between empathy and rescuing
Choosing healthier boundaries and responses
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⚠️ Disclaimer
Dr. Stephen M. Ward, DC, is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic in the state of California. The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.
16 Sept 2026
Adjusting Your Life Podcast Ep. 120 | Are You Living Someone Else’s Life?
Are You Living Someone Else’s Life
How much of your life has been shaped by expectations that were never truly yours?
In Episode 120 of the Adjusting Your Life Podcast, Dr. Stephen M. Ward, DC, and co-host Kennedi Hall explore how family experiences, early programming, and the desire for approval can influence the choices we make.
They discuss how inherited expectations can affect parenting, relationships, achievement, and self-worth—and why learning to recognize the voices guiding your decisions can help you begin choosing a direction that feels more authentic.
In This Episode
How early experiences shape expectations
Why we seek approval from other people
The difference between outside validation and self-validation
How family patterns influence parenting and relationships
Recognizing whose voice is guiding your decisions
Why words, encouragement, and self-awareness matter
Support The Show
Become a Patreon supporter for extended episodes and exclusive fourth-segment conversations:
https://www.patreon.com/cw/AdjustingYourLifePodcast (https://www.patreon.com/cw/AdjustingYourLifePodcast)
Learn More
Dr. Steve: https://chiroman.com (https://chiroman.com/)
Adjusting Your Life Podcast: https://adjustingyourlifepodcast.com (https://adjustingyourlifepodcast.com/)
⚠️ Disclaimer
Dr. Stephen M. Ward, DC, is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic in the state of California. The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.
2 Sept 2026
Adjusting Your Life Podcast Ep. 119 | Break the Family Pattern
Are you repeating family patterns without realizing it?
In Episode 119 of the Adjusting Your Life Podcast, Dr. Stephen M. Ward, DC, and co-host Kennedi Hall explore how communication styles, emotional reactions, expectations, and other behaviors can pass from one generation to the next.
They discuss how recognizing these inherited patterns can help us respond more thoughtfully, communicate more clearly, and begin making healthier choices. Just because a behavior runs in your family does not mean it has to define your future.
In This Episode
How behaviors are passed through families
Why families repeat emotional and communication patterns
The difference between reacting and responding
How criticism, abandonment, and inadequacy can shape behavior
Recognizing the patterns you may have inherited
Why healing yourself is different from trying to save someone else
Learn More
Dr. Steve: https://chiroman.com (https://chiroman.com/)
Adjusting Your Life Podcast: https://adjustingyourlifepodcast.com (https://adjustingyourlifepodcast.com/)
⚠️ Disclaimer
Dr. Stephen M. Ward, DC, is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic in the state of California. The information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.
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