{"podcast":{"title":"The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your Legitimacy","slug":"the-rooted-dc-reclaim-your-legitimacy-6399338","podcast_index_feed_id":6399338,"rss_url":"https://feeds.alitu.com/49644361","website_url":"www.rootedpractice.co","image_url":"https://feeds.alitu.com/49644361/7ace0bcb-2560-4587-a3b7-0d1d5ae4b7df.jpg?t=1780706690000","author":"Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley","episode_count":237,"summary":"You became a chiropractor because you believed in something. But somewhere between the skeptics, the insurance battles, and the business advice that never quite fit — you started to lose connection to the dream that brought you here. The Rooted DC is a podcast for chiropractors who are done trying to fit inside a system that was never designed for them. Hosted by Dr. Alex Swenson — fellow DC, PhD researcher in organizational development and change, and someone who built a seven-figure practice, lost everything, and rebuilt it with an entirely new foundation — this is where we go beneath the surface and reclaim what was always ours: our identity, our worth, and our legitimacy as a profession. Ready to go deeper? Find the community at The Practice Beneath The Practice on Substack.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T06:18:20.216629+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rooted-dc-reclaim-your-legitimacy-6399338"},"episode":{"title":"EP 259 Redefining Leadership For Women","slug":"ep-259-redefining-leadership-for-women","published_at":"2024-08-29T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rooted-dc-reclaim-your-legitimacy-6399338/ep-259-redefining-leadership-for-women","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rooted-dc-reclaim-your-legitimacy-6399338","url":"https://rootedpractice.alitu.com/episode/796d63aa-b82b-4546-874d-72f0ffa6aca4","audio_url":"https://feeds.alitu.com/49644361/796d63aa-b82b-4546-874d-72f0ffa6aca4.mp3?t=1724947201000","summary":"In this episode, I delve into the concept of leadership and what it truly means to be a leader. This topic was inspired by a recent conversation with a client who was grappling with the traditional, often patriarchal, notions of leadership. Many of us have a stereotypical image of a leader as an assertive, authoritative figure, often embodied by a white male CEO in a power suit. This can make those of us who don't fit that mold feel inadequate or pressured to be someone we're not. I shared personal stories to illustrate the difference between forcing oneself into a leadership role versus naturally embodying leadership qualities. In high school, I aggressively pursued the role of soccer team captain, which led to a less authentic and more competitive approach. In contrast, years later, I was unexpectedly voted for a Leadership and Entrepreneurship Award in chiropractic school, a recognition that came naturally without me striving for it. The key takeaway is that true leadership comes from being authentic and connected to our inner strengths and genius. It's about showing up as our true selves rather than conforming to external expectations of what a leader should be. I encourage listeners to reflect on their own leadership roles and identify where they might be forcing themselves to fit a certain image, and instead, find ways to lead authentically. I also introduced the Women's Leadership Lab, a new initiative launching in September. This hybrid between a mastermind and a membership aims to help women discover and embrace their authentic leadership styles. For more details, listeners can visit emergenthumans.co/links. I hope this episode inspires you to rethink your approach to leadership and find ease in being your true self in any leadership role you undertake. Join m…","meta_description":"In this episode, I delve into the concept of leadership and what it truly means to be a leader. This topic was inspired by a recent conversation with a cl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":725,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-rooted-dc-reclaim-your-legitimacy-6399338/episodes/ep-259-redefining-leadership-for-women/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rooted-dc-reclaim-your-legitimacy-6399338/ep-259-redefining-leadership-for-women.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}