Season 2 Ep 1 - The Pain Free Living podcast is back and this time it's personal...

Welcome back to the Pain Free Living podcast with me, Bob Allen, osteopath, and MSK consultant with my co-host Clare Elsby, a therapy coach trained in positive psychology. After a summer break, we’re back with Season Two and we’re opening this season by sharing our personal journeys into osteopathy and therapy coaching.In this episode, you’ll find out how Clare’s career in accounting and HR led her to train in positive psychology, and why the pandemic pushed her toward supporting people through coaching, particularly around neurodiversity. You’ll also hear my own story where I left a successful 20-year career in IT to retrain as an osteopath, which turned out to be the hardest, best, and yes, worst thing I’ve ever done.We dive into why no single treatment approach works for everyone. We explore why osteopathy has evolved from Andrew Taylor Still’s hands-on, instinctive beginnings to today’s broader, evidence-based practice, and why therapy coaching has also adapted and evolved. Whether it’s CBT, positive psychology, manual treatment, or exercise, the most important thing is that your care will always be tailored and personal to you and your needs.If you have ever wondered what makes a therapist choose their path, or been curious about what really happens when you visit a therapy coach or osteopath, this is the episode for you. We set the stage and give you the inside view on a treatment session before you take that big step into a clinic or online session. Don’t worry if it feels unfamiliar; awareness is always the first step, and that’s exactly where we begin.5 Key TakeawaysPositive psychology focuses on moving from “where you are now” toward small, practical improvements.Neurodiversity awareness in workplaces and therapy is growing, but more support is needed.Career changes often come from personal experiences, and we reveal why Clare and I shifted paths to support people's wellbeing.Bob's Osteopathy combines tradition with evolving evidence-based tools ranging from manual hands-on treatment to the use of kinesiotape, shockwave treatment, and dry needling.The world of healthcare is finally realising that person-centred healthcare will always beat the “one-size-fits-all” solution.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review – it helps others discover the show and join the Pain Free Living movement!Find out more about us and stay connected😎 Learn more about Bob’s story🤩 Find out more about Clare’s work📰 Sign up for our Pain Free Living newsletter🎙️ Connect with us on socials & podcast platforms