Take Back Your Health

Are you struggling to understand why health is so hard to achieve? Don’t know where to begin or have enough understanding to know what to do?This podcast, Take Back Your Health, is a great place to start that journey. We discuss the real issues and try to uncover the reasons why most people struggle when it comes to living healthy. Health isn’t always easy, it is a daily battle, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Dr. Matt Kirkland, owner of New Directions Chiropractic, is a board-licensed and certified chiropractor and certified chiropractic extremity practitioner. Listen to his talks as well as some of his guests as they try to help you take back your health!

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Episodes

14 hours ago

Are you tired of the “take a number” style of healthcare? Ever feel like your just a billing code and not a human? Listen as Dr. Matt and Dr. Anne Gonzalez with Emerald Health Direct Primary Care & Aesthetics discuss why it is more beneficial to have a doctor that KNOWS you and can customize your care rather than the conveyer belt method used today. Your doctor should work for YOU, not your insurance company.   
Are you struggling to understand why health is so hard to achieve? Don’t know where to begin or have enough understanding to know what to do?
This podcast, Take Back Your Health, is a great place to start that journey. We discuss the real issues and try to uncover the reasons why most people struggle when it comes to living healthy.
Health can be challenging—it’s a daily effort—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Dr. Matt Kirkland, the owner of New Directions Chiropractic, is a licensed chiropractor and certified chiropractic extremity practitioner. Tune in to his discussions, along with insights from special guests, as they share practical tips and strategies to help you reclaim control of your health!

I Don’t Bend That Way

Friday Feb 20, 2026

Friday Feb 20, 2026

Is yoga just stretching — or is it one of the most powerful tools for total-body health? Listen as Dr. Matt and Deanna Glover with Root and Rise Yoga breaks down the science behind the flow and explain how breath, balance, and intentional movement rewire your nervous system, improve posture, boost heart health, and build real strength. You’ll discover why yoga isn’t just a workout — it’s a strategy for resilience, recovery, and long-term performance. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned on the mat, this conversation will change the way you think about yoga.
Are you struggling to understand why health is so hard to achieve? Don’t know where to begin or have enough understanding to know what to do?
This podcast, Take Back Your Health, is a great place to start that journey. We discuss the real issues and try to uncover the reasons why most people struggle when it comes to living healthy.
Health can be challenging—it’s a daily effort—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Dr. Matt Kirkland, the owner of New Directions Chiropractic, is a licensed chiropractor and certified chiropractic extremity practitioner. Tune in to his discussions, along with insights from special guests, as they share practical tips and strategies to help you reclaim control of your health!

Take A Stab At It

Friday Oct 31, 2025

Friday Oct 31, 2025

Are you struggling with stress and chronic pain but nothing you have tried seems to touch it? Acupuncture may be the answer your searching for. While not only a way to improve sleep and overall wellness, acupuncture offers a natural way to help the body heal itself. Listen as Dr. Matt and Callie Pierce with Pierce Acupuncture discuss how those tiny needles can make a big difference in your health.
Are you struggling to understand why health is so hard to achieve? Don’t know where to begin or have enough understanding to know what to do?
This podcast, Take Back Your Health, is a great place to start that journey. We discuss the real issues and try to uncover the reasons why most people struggle when it comes to living healthy.
Health can be challenging—it’s a daily effort—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Dr. Matt Kirkland, the owner of New Directions Chiropractic, is a licensed chiropractor and certified chiropractic extremity practitioner. Tune in to his discussions, along with insights from special guests, as they share practical tips and strategies to help you reclaim control of your health!

Occupational Hazards

Friday Aug 15, 2025

Friday Aug 15, 2025

Do you struggle with issues like Carpal Tunnel, Plantar Fasciitis, Sciatica, or Text Neck? These problems are usually caused by overuse and poor posture from working at your job, or as we like to call them, Occupational Hazards. Listen as Dr. Matt and Mandy Bottke with Goal Oriented Health and Fitness discuss ways to relieve these issues and prevent them in the future. 
Are you struggling to understand why health is so hard to achieve? Don’t know where to begin or have enough understanding to know what to do?
This podcast, Take Back Your Health, is a great place to start that journey. We discuss the real issues and try to uncover the reasons why most people struggle when it comes to living healthy.
Health can be challenging—it’s a daily effort—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Dr. Matt Kirkland, the owner of New Directions Chiropractic, is a licensed chiropractor and certified chiropractic extremity practitioner. Tune in to his discussions, along with insights from special guests, as they share practical tips and strategies to help you reclaim control of your health!

Raising Healthy Eaters

Friday Aug 01, 2025

Friday Aug 01, 2025

Does your child struggle eating healthy? Do they struggle with digestive issues, behavioral problems, and mental health? Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult but its important to know where to start. Listen as Dr. Matt and Certified Health Coach - Blakely DuBose discuss ways to help kids, and adults, start making healthier choices when it comes to what we put in our bodies. 
Are you struggling to understand why health is so hard to achieve? Don’t know where to begin or have enough understanding to know what to do?
This podcast, Take Back Your Health, is a great place to start that journey. We discuss the real issues and try to uncover the reasons why most people struggle when it comes to living healthy.
Health can be challenging—it’s a daily effort—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Dr. Matt Kirkland, the owner of New Directions Chiropractic, is a licensed chiropractor and certified chiropractic extremity practitioner. Tune in to his discussions, along with insights from special guests, as they share practical tips and strategies to help you reclaim control of your health!

Healing Energy

Friday Jul 18, 2025

Friday Jul 18, 2025

Did you know that sometimes physical pain can just be trapped emotional energy that your body can’t release? Unresolved trauma in our past can lay deep within ourselves and can manifest symptoms and cause problems but tests show up normal. Listen as Dr. Matt and Sean with The Shamanic Touch discuss the focus behind healing the spirit and releasing the trapped energy within. 
Are you struggling to understand why health is so hard to achieve? Don’t know where to begin or have enough understanding to know what to do?
This podcast, Take Back Your Health, is a great place to start that journey. We discuss the real issues and try to uncover the reasons why most people struggle when it comes to living healthy.
Health can be challenging—it’s a daily effort—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Dr. Matt Kirkland, the owner of New Directions Chiropractic, is a licensed chiropractor and certified chiropractic extremity practitioner. Tune in to his discussions, along with insights from special guests, as they share practical tips and strategies to help you reclaim control of your health!

Breaking Bad Habits

Friday Jun 27, 2025

Friday Jun 27, 2025

The habits we adopt can make us or break us. Do you have habits that you’d like to change but not sure where to begin? Our habits define who we are and it is important to have support in breaking bad ones. Listen as Dr Matt and special guest, Certified Health Coach - Blakely DuBose discuss tips for breaking bad habits and creating good ones.
Are you struggling to understand why health is so hard to achieve? Don’t know where to begin or have enough understanding to know what to do?
This podcast, Take Back Your Health, is a great place to start that journey. We discuss the real issues and try to uncover the reasons why most people struggle when it comes to living healthy.
Health can be challenging—it’s a daily effort—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Dr. Matt Kirkland, the owner of New Directions Chiropractic, is a licensed chiropractor and certified chiropractic extremity practitioner. Tune in to his discussions, along with insights from special guests, as they share practical tips and strategies to help you reclaim control of your health!

Perfecting Your Performance

Friday Jun 06, 2025

Friday Jun 06, 2025

Looking to improve your athletic performance or needing some advice on your form? Wanting to recover from an injury to get back to doing things you love? Listen as Dr. Matt and special guest Dr. Jacob Shepherd with The Sports Doc discuss how sports physical therapy can help either seasoned athletes or beginners work on, improve, and rehab your performance to helpyou be and play your best!
Are you struggling to understand why health is so hard to achieve? Don’t know where to begin or have enough understanding to know what to do?
This podcast, Take Back Your Health, is a great place to start that journey. We discuss the real issues and try to uncover the reasons why most people struggle when it comes to living healthy.
Health can be challenging—it’s a daily effort—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Dr. Matt Kirkland, the owner of New Directions Chiropractic, is a licensed chiropractor and certified chiropractic extremity practitioner. Tune in to his discussions, along with insights from special guests, as they share practical tips and strategies to help you reclaim control of your health!

Hiding Behind The Mask

Friday May 23, 2025

Friday May 23, 2025

Is depression leeching your life away or you are finding it difficult to overcome pretending everything is normal? Listen as Dr. Matt and special guests Jennifer Bandy and Lindi Cline from Walk With Me Healing Steps discuss battling more emotional demons and ways to help you take off the mask.
Are you struggling to understand why health is so hard to achieve? Don’t know where to begin or have enough understanding to know what to do?
This podcast, Take Back Your Health, is a great place to start that journey. We discuss the real issues and try to uncover the reasons why most people struggle when it comes to living healthy.
Health can be challenging—it’s a daily effort—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Dr. Matt Kirkland, the owner of New Directions Chiropractic, is a licensed chiropractor and certified chiropractic extremity practitioner. Tune in to his discussions, along with insights from special guests, as they share practical tips and strategies to help you reclaim control of your health!

Making Sense of the Madness

Friday May 09, 2025

Friday May 09, 2025

Do you struggle trying to figure out what your next steps are? Are you finding it difficult to prioritize your goals or having trouble concentrating through the chaos of your thoughts? Listen as Dr. Matt and special guest Catherine Lundberg with Clarity Life Coaching discuss the mind traps we find ourselves in and how to think with clarity amongst the chaos.
Are you struggling to understand why health is so hard to achieve? Don’t know where to begin or have enough understanding to know what to do?
This podcast, Take Back Your Health, is a great place to start that journey. We discuss the real issues and try to uncover the reasons why most people struggle when it comes to living healthy.
Health can be challenging—it’s a daily effort—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Dr. Matt Kirkland, the owner of New Directions Chiropractic, is a licensed chiropractor and certified chiropractic extremity practitioner. Tune in to his discussions, along with insights from special guests, as they share practical tips and strategies to help you reclaim control of your health!

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