Dr Ben Pearl is a Sports Podiatrist from Arlington Foot & Ankle in Virginia, USA. He thinks all podiatrists need to have an ongoing thirst for knowledge, be willing to share and collaborate with others and go that extra mile when it comes to treating and finding solutions for their patients. Dr Pearl is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine and the team podiatrist for the District Track Club, an elite Olympic development track team in Washington, DC. In this epis...
May 03, 2023•50 min
Tyson E Franklin and Carly O'Donoghue give this book a big thumbs up, but they agree it is not for the faint-hearted or someone wanting a feel-good read. Your brain has to do some heavy lifting. This book is available from Amazon - https://amzn.to/421AXQB. Annie Duke was a world-class professional poker player, and in this book, she explains that your thinking and decision-making process is far more critical than the outcome of the decision. A wrong decision resulting in a good outcome does not ...
Apr 27, 2023•26 min
There's nothing routine about routine foot care when you look at it from the patient's viewpoint. Priten Chohan-Solanki is from Cardiff, in the UK and qualified as a podiatrist in 2001. The majority of his career has been in education. He has been a clinical tutor at Cardiff Metropolitan University, a Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Australia, and now holds a post as a Lecturer in Adult Nursing, which is extremely rare for a podiatrist. If you have any questions about this episode, plea...
Apr 26, 2023•40 min
Hayley Uden is a podiatrist from Adelaide, South Australia, who has basically worked on every side of the profession. Because of this, she brings to this episode a wealth of experience that I'm sure every podiatrist will relate to on some level. This is a must-listen-to episode that you should listen to at least twice to appreciate how good it is. Upon graduation, she worked in private practice, where she experienced good and bad employers. After her bad experience, she moved into community heal...
Apr 21, 2023•59 min
Dr Amanda Westfall, the owner of Central Oregon Foot & Ankle, studied Exercise Science before choosing podiatry as her long-term career. She was a D1 rower at college and is now a competitive powerlifter. I recommend checking out her Instagram profile @drstrongmom. In this episode, we discuss the following: How she has used her exercise science background to help her patients keep active. Becoming Dr Strong Mom after taking up powerlifting in 2017. Keeping patients motivated to follow instru...
Apr 12, 2023•43 min
Jill Woods and Jonathan Small, both previous podcast guests and UK podiatrists, have gathered their collective minds over the past six years to write the book ELEVATE - Mindset, Marketing and Happiness Strategies for Allied Health Professionals. I was fortunate to be given an advance copy of their book and can approve it as a must-have book on your bookshelf. AVAILABLE NOW FROM AMAZON . Upcoming Events July 21-22, 2023 BRISBANE: Work Smarter, Not Harder with Jonathan Small https://www.tysonfrank...
Apr 05, 2023•42 min
If you're a tennis fan, you'll love this book. If you're not a fan of tennis but a lover of sport and stories about overcoming obstacles to reach your goals and dreams, you will also enjoy what Ash Barty says. However, if you do not like sports, there's a big chance this book is not for you. This book is a tennis story, a family story, a teamwork story and a story of a dream fulfilled. Available to order on Amazon: Australia United States United Kingdom If you have any questions about this episo...
Mar 31, 2023•25 min
Saying NO to working in private practice is not what Kade Anderson had planned when he graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2020, but that's exactly what he decided to do. Instead, he now works for Plena Healthcare as a mobile Podiatrist in aged care and absolutely loves it. Based on what others had said, he initially had apprehensions about working in aged care, but for him, it is a perfect fit and gives him the work-life balance he was after. Before podiatry, Kade had careers in Real ...
Mar 29, 2023•53 min
Doctor Bharti Rajput is an award-winning Podiatrist and Healthcare entrepreneur based in Scotland. After graduation, she pursued a PhD in Biomechanics, specialising in human movement analysis. Her Late Majesty Queens Elizabeth III awarded her an MBE for outstanding podiatry service to the community, and she received her medal at Buckingham Palace in 2018 from King Charles III. In this episode, Bharti discusses the ten most important T's in podiatry and why they are all important for our careers ...
Mar 23, 2023•44 min
If we want the podiatry profession to grow, we can no longer tolerate podiatrists with out-of-date, old-fashioned, toxic thinking. On this episode, I am joined by six dynamic young podiatrists who openly share their thoughts and opinions on how they think the podiatry profession can be improved. Some of their comments may shock you. My guests were: Tea Nguyen, DPM (USA) Joe Keain (AUS) Jackson Tisdell (AUS) Cameron Bennet (AUS) Samuel Turner (AUS) Asraa Kattoub (AUS) The idea for this episode ca...
Mar 16, 2023•59 min
If you want a successful podiatry career, stop investing heavily in social media and instead connect more with your local community. Being seen and heard in your community is a far better career investment. Prosper Taruvinga is a digital marketing strategist who you would think would be telling everyone to be on as many social media platforms as possible, yet, in reality, he says the exact opposite. We Are Lab Rats Social media algorithms are constantly changing, and we are lab rats. Sometimes t...
Mar 10, 2023•57 min
Nick Knight owns NK Active in Romsey in the UK, and he has developed a complete education package for patients so they can get all the information they need about Plantar Fasciitis in one place. And it's FREE. Facebook self-help groups have become the Doctor Google, and there is a lot of misinformation. Experience has also shown that patients don't want leaflets, brochures and other handouts. The course is being delivered in bite-sized pieces incorporating webinars, videos and other downloads. W...
Mar 02, 2023•43 min
Welcome to our first monthly book review episode. On this episode, I am joined by my podiatry friend and avid book reader, Carly O'Donoghue, and we could not think of a more fitting book to kick off our joint venture than Seth Godin's The Practice: Shipping Creative Work. Neither of us could put this book down once we started, and it will definitely change the way you approach each day. We plan to read a new book every month, and then we will share two or three of our biggest takeaways that we f...
Feb 23, 2023•30 min
David Karamanis is an Australian podiatrist who had the vision to travel to high-risk developing countries to provide podiatry service to communities that cannot easily access it. To fulfil this vision, he decided to travel and volunteer his time in South America. When I spoke with David, he was in Ecuador. He has a website, www.thetravelingpod.com , where he uploads photos of the people and communities he is helping. You can make donations via his website if you’d like to help support his effor...
Feb 21, 2023•57 min
Dr David Farnen is the co-owner of Cutting Edge Foot and Ankle Clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. Today, we're going to discuss his career, business ownership, and how being diagnosed with rare, delayed onset, type-1 diabetes at the ripe old age of twenty-three was initially devastating for his career; however, it is now an asset, making him more empathetic to his patients. We also discuss the following: Why Nashville is a fantastic city with true southern comfort, hospitality, food and music. The ...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr
It has been scientifically proven that we tend to overvalue our losses and undervalue our wins, which can affect our future decision-making. The good news is that people usually only remember your wins, not your losses, and Richard Branson is a perfect example. My guest, Dr Jesse Green, is no stranger to the Podiatry Legends Podcast. He has been a guest on episodes 144 and 200, and I've asked him to come back to talk about why people focus so much on their losses and not enough on their wins. Dr...
Feb 09, 2023•58 min
Estelle Humphris is a South Australian podiatrist who took up positions in country health, wound care and routine podiatry upon graduation. As time passed, she felt her knowledge of biomechanics and gait was slowly slipping away. When she asked for help from senior mentors, she felt they were overwhelmed by the enormity of the subject and were unclear on where to start. Mentors told her to watch people walk in her local shopping mall and watch every client in the clinic. Estelle wasn't satisfied...
Feb 02, 2023•50 min
Dr Stephanie Oexeman is the owner of Oexeman Foot And Ankle , Chicago, IL. and hosts the She's a DPM Podcast. She specialises in lower limb peripheral nerve pain and injuries and is passionate about helping people with chronic pain and motor function disorders. In this episode, we discuss the following: Expanding niches in our field – there are many opportunities to become good in one area. Ask yourself the following questions: What are the conditions you read about the most? If you get a podiat...
Jan 26, 2023•53 min
Today, I am joined by four podiatry students from the Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane. The purpose of this episode was to better understand what they have learnt so far and how it feels to be heading into their final year of study and then finding employment. My guests are Evelyn Liu, Caitlin Leslie, Bridget Hayward and Josh Taylor, who was my guest on Episode 185: Podiatry Trumps Accountancy . These are the questions I asked: What interested you most about podiatry? How exciting i...
Jan 18, 2023•46 min
Bart Stenhouse is a 2022 Southern Cross University graduate, and he is living the dream. At age 35, he decided to go to university and study podiatry when he realised his love for music and that a 20-year career as a professional musician would not buy him a house. Bart has been able to mould his old and new careers together by working as a podiatrist part-time in two capital cities in Australia. He currently works in Brisbane and Adelaide, allowing him time to perform in various parts of the co...
Jan 12, 2023•43 min
Many podiatrists are leaving the profession quite early in their careers, and there have been a lot of recent talks about what we can do to stop this from happening and, at the same time, how we can improve the profession heading into the future. So I thought, why not invite several podiatrists onto the podcast to share their thoughts? The purpose of this episode is not to solve all the issues we're facing but merely to spark the conversation. On this episode, I have been joined by Richard Chase...
Jan 05, 2023•57 min
This is a solo episode, and I chose to go solo because it is the last episode for 2022, and I wanted to talk about a few essential topics that I think will make 2023 a more successful year for you, your career and your business. I've titled this episode, It's No Secret There's Money in Podiatry , and even though that is the same title as my 2014 book, the information I'm about to share is not in it. Important takeaways from this episode: Every big business started as a small business – Apple, Fa...
Dec 27, 2022•26 min
What does Care Differently mean? If you want your business to be different, you've got to care about your clients differently, and giving them a discount does not mean you care; it only means you're trying to be cheaper than your competitor down the street. If you put your client's needs first, the rest of your business will fall into place naturally. My guest, Jeff Peterson, is the owner of Interstate Music in Wisconsin, USA, an online music business with a Musician's First Mindset. Jeff's mark...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 18 min
Suppose someone in your family needed medical treatment. Would you be happy if the treating doctor only gave them limited treatment options because they had a limited skill set, or would you prefer the doctor explained ALL the available treatment options, even if it meant they had to refer them to another doctor or specialist? This is the basis of The LOVED ONE's Test. Jonathan Small has appeared on this podcast nine times. I keep inviting him back because he delivers relevant, practitioner-driv...
Dec 15, 2022•39 min
Did you know I co-host a second podcast show called the Podiatry Marketing Podcast with Dr Jim McDannald, DPM, aka Big Jim Mac? At the beginning of January 2022, Jim and I thought it would be fun to create a podcast about the two things we loved most, Marketing & Marketing. Each week we take turns interviewing each other. Jim interviews me on a particular marketing subject that I'm passionate about, and then on the alternative week, I turn the tables on Jim, and he gets to choose the topic. ...
Dec 08, 2022•33 min
Kirsten Sinclair is a Scottish podiatrist who qualified from Queen Margaret University in 2001. She believes that if you’re unhappy with any aspect of your podiatry career, you need to take action and change it. Kirsten initially worked in the NHS; however, after falling pregnant with her first child, within the first 12 months of her employment, she was not allowed to return to the NHS part-time. She was given a choice; work full-time work or leave the NHS. Kirsten decided to leave the NHS and ...
Nov 30, 2022•50 min
Most podiatrists know they should shoot more videos, and they want to shoot more videos, but it often seems complicated and time-consuming. Well, this podcast will solve this problem once and for all. Kirsty Nancarrow & Suzie Cray from eMotion Video Training & Production explain that all you need is your iPhone or Android and a few simple Apps, and you are well on your way to creating some mind-blowing and engaging videos that will WOW your patients. More detailed notes can be found at h...
Nov 25, 2022•54 min
If you think entering business awards is a bit WANKY, we're here to tell you it is the exact opposite. Joe Keain is the co-owner of Pod Fit Podiatry , and he was named Australian Podiatrist of the Year at this year's Allied Health Awards. Joe and I encourage all podiatrists to step up and positively represent the podiatry profession when the opportunity arises. This year there were over one hundred podiatrist submissions, and in this episode, Joe explains the five key questions he had to answer ...
Nov 17, 2022•40 min
Zoe Wilson is an MSK Podiatrist based in the Lake District in the north of England and the owner of ZW Clinics and ZW Footcare Solutions . After completing her degree in 2015, she studied and completed her Master's in Theory of Podiatric Surgery in 2019. Zoe worked as an employee in various settings across the UK, but she had a burning desire and passion for working for herself. She opened her first practice in 2017, ZW Foot & Ankle, and opened her first multidisciplinary practice in Novembe...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr
This week's podcast episode is a solo show where I review my most recent USA trip, visit Interstate Music in Wisconsin, a few cool Podiatrists in Illinois, and attend my favourite business event on the calendar, Business Black Ops in Tempe, Arizona. I also approached this holiday (work trip) with a different mindset; I approached it with the intent to learn something new or experience something new every day...AND I DID. To read more detailed notes, please visit my website If you have any questi...
Nov 03, 2022•52 min
