In8 Thots

About In8 Thots

“Welcome to IN8 THOTS — the chiropractic podcast dedicated to the timeless wisdom of the Palmer Green Books. I’m Dr. Joe Sheppard, and in each episode, I summarize, highlight and read from the original writings of B.J. Palmer and the pioneers of chiropractic philosophy, breaking down the principles, discussing the meaning behind the words, and highlighting the key concepts that shaped our profession. From the subluxation specific to innate intelligence, this podcast is about preserving the philosophy, understanding the science, and applying the art of chiropractic in today’s world. Let’s open the Green Books and think from Above-Down, Inside-Out.”

Publisher

Dr. Joe Sheppard

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 May 2026

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   IN8 THOTS Green Book Series, Section 6 of 8, The Chiropractic Philosophy, Science and Art Specificity: Knowing When, Where, and When NOT to Adjust

   IN8 THOTS Green Book Series, Section 6 of 8 The Chiropractic Philosophy, Science and ArtSpecificity: Knowing When, Where, and When NOT to AdjustIn Section 6 of 8, Dr. Joe Sheppard explores one of Dr. B.J. Palmer’s most important pursuits: specificity. Specific chiropractic isn't simply about knowing how to deliver a precise adjustment. It requires knowing why, where, when, and whether an adjustment is actually necessary. Dr. B.J. Palmer’s work increasingly emphasized careful analysis and, lat...

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   IN8 THOTS Green Book Series Section 5 of 8, The Chiropractic Philosophy, Science and Art, The Adjustment: Where Science Becomes Art

   IN8 THOTS Green Book Series Section 5 of 8, The Chiropractic Philosophy, Science and Art, The Adjustment: Where Science Becomes Art Dr. Joe Sheppard explores the chiropractic adjustment as the point where philosophy, science, and art come together. A specific adjustment is more than simply moving a joint or creating an audible “pop.” It begins before the chiropractor ever makes contact—with analysis, clinical reasoning, and the decision that an adjustment is actually indicated. The science he...

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   IN8 THOTS Green Book Series Section 4 of 8, The Chiropractic Philosophy, Science and Art The Vertebral Subluxation Finding the Cause, Not Chasing the Effect

   IN8 THOTS Green Book Series Section 4 of 8, The Chiropractic Philosophy, Science and Art-- The Vertebral Subluxation Finding the Cause, Not Chasing the Effect In Section 4 of 8, Dr. Joe Sheppard explores Dr. B.J. Palmer’s concept of the vertebral subluxation and the chiropractic philosophy of looking beyond symptoms to identify meaningful changes in spinal function. Pain matters, but the location of pain does not always identify its source. Dr. B.J.’s work increasingly emphasized specificity—...

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