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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 59 MIN

Life Stories | Andy Barker | Ep.239

from Life Stories · host Andy Thomas

In this episode of the Andy Thomas Life Stories Podcast,Andy is joined by Andy Barker - former Leeds Rhinos Head Physio and founder of TheNew Grad Physio. Andy shares his journey from struggling to get onto a physiodegree to working in elite sport, stepping into leadership early, and latermoving into business and mentorship. They discuss the realities of professional sport, whycommunication and people skills matter as much as clinical expertise, and howmentorship can help bridge the gap between university and real-world practice. A thoughtful conversation on career development, leadership,and supporting the next generation of physios. 🎧 Watch now on the AndyThomas Life Stories Podcast.

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