The Honest EP Podcast

Andrew talks about the top things that he would do if he was to start a clinic from scratch today.  - Top priorities before opening - What softwares and services he would use - How he would build, market and network  - What he would prioritise as focuses as a small business    Message us @thehonestEP on Instragram 

We talk about Vinh Giang's 5 vocal foundations for improving verbal communication. These foundations allow you to show how good of a clinician you actually are. They help improve: - Your presentation skills to groups - The effectiveness of your education - Your trust and rapport building - Your own confidence with public speaking  - The overall clarity of everything you say   Follow us @thehonestEP on instagram

We chat about Radical Candor. A communication and feedback framework by Kim Scott. How it changed our culture and our team.  How it impacts all of our conversations, team days, mentoring sessions and more.  How you can implement it and why you should.    Have a topic or a question? DM us @thehonestEP on instagram

We chat about Andrew's recent move to Perth with his family.  - How he made the decision  - How long he planned for  - Main steps in planning  - Lessons and mistakes from his mentors on making the move  - The most important changes he made  - How to make it work long term   DM us @thehonestEP on instagram  

We're joined by Jasper Lee! Rebound EP, student supervisor at Sydney Uni and all round okay bloke. Topics:  - Nocebic language is everywhere  - What the hell is an EP - A bunch more    DM and talk to us @thehonestEP on instagram 

Andrew and I talk goods and bads of having templated programs and cookie-cutter prescription in healthcare and exercise. We also have a pretty strong beer. Listen to us slowly go more and more down weird rabbit holes as we go.  It finishes with Andrew completely losing the plot. Topics:  - Pros and cons of templated programs and why they exist  - How to squeeze value in  - Where the value is missed in healthcare  - Where the real value is in healthcare  - A very strong Grifter West Coast IPA    DM us topics and questions @thehonestEP on instagram 

We've run clinical team meetings weekly for the last 7 years. So we've run plenty of shit ones, a good amount of good ones and we're getting better at running less shit ones and more good ones. So here's what we've learnt.    Message us @thehonestEP on instagram! 

We discuss a talk from Nick Schuster from The Ultimate Physio on how to earn $150k as a physio. Some pretty big numbers being thrown around, we know... so we break it down and put it into perspective of what it would look like and how you would do it realistically.  The presentation is actually a good watch just to see the numbers and a bunch of proper actionable steps and moves which are very logical so plenty to learn for any practitioner working in private practice.  Want the presentation from the Ultimate Physio? DM us @thehonestEP on instagram 

We go completely off topic and start talking about Andrew's earlier business days, supporting team, having friendships and close relationships with team, why we think it's good and more. Want us to talk about something? Message us @thehonestEP on instagram

We chat about our experience and main takeaways from the Clinic Mastery Conference in Melbourne in early April. It was an incredible weekend with lots of great learnings.  Topics:  - AN EP JOB OPPORTUNITY  - Algorithm Brewing Pale Ale  - Networking - Recruitment  - More more learnings    DM us @thehonestEP 

We chat with Matthew Wall, Exercise physiologist with a post grad in mental health and psychotherapy, currently working in an acute mental health hospital. Matt has an incredible way of talking through tough conversations and communicating in ways that blew our minds.  There are definitely some great nuggets of information to takeaway that can be implemented immediately from this one.  Topics:  - 3 different drinks - Matt's EP story and post grad  - Helping within your scope with mental health - Communicating during tough moments  - What to say, how to say it and when to say it    DM us on instagram @thehonestEP 

We chat about how we run our mentoring sessions with team. Topics:  - How we used to run it and what we learnt - What tools we use - What questions we ask - What we spend our time on  - Are their boundaries?    Chat with us @thehonestEP on instagram 

We chat about that itchy feeling people get when they've been working for about 2 years in a role. We see it all the time in healthcare, people feeling less than 100% in their workplace and wanting something new or wanting a change in career.  Topics covered:  - A Your Mates Brewing Larry Pale Ale  - Reasons why people might feel like this  - Questions to ask yourself if you are feeling like this  - Conversations you can have with friends/mentors/managers - Options available to you  - How to help people feeling like this    DM / chat with us @thehonestEP on instagram 

Andrew asks Archie about his career so far as an EP in a private practice. Topics covered:  - How it progressed  - How the role changed - The best parts and the worst parts  - The lessons and advice for others   Follow and message us @thehonestEP on instagram

We continue our chat with Luke Kane, CEO and Founder of MTP Health in Sydney.  We discuss:  - Mindset for becoming great clinicians  - CPD Learnings  - Career pathways  - Communication  - Lessons from two great healthcare business owners    Follow and message us @thehonestEP on Instagram

We chat with Luke Kane, Founder and CEO of MTP Health in St Leonards.  We could have chatted for hours with Luke, so we did!  Part 2 will be out next Monday.  We cover:  - 4 Pines Hazy Pale  - Story of MTP Health + lessons from growing a healthcare business - Risks, learnings and successes along the way  - Training team - Focuses for progressing your career    Chat with us @thehonestEP on instagram for more 

We chat about how we manage the end of year fatigue that hits us in healthcare and work in general and what its like from a business and a practitioners point of view.  Topics Covered:  - Our experiences of end of year fatigue  - How we have changed what we do to manage  - Recommendations for businesses preparing for the end of a year - Recommendations for practitioners at the end of a year  - A beer from somewhere    Follow and chat to us @thehonestEP on instagram 

The biggest mistakes we've made in healthcare and what we've learned from them. Everyone makes mistakes as practitioners, mentors and as business owners, and it's a necessary part of growing. Here's hoping that listening to some of ours helps you out as well.  Topics discussed:  - Early career mistakes as practitioners and what we'd do differently  -  Mistakes in trying to grow  - Mentoring mistakes and learnings - Mistakes in running a business - A just ok GOAT lager  - A bad Tony Robbins impression    Follow us and talk to us @thehonestEP

A Night with an Orthopaedic Surgeon: Register here!   A couple weeks after doing our whole team retreat, we reflect on running team days and retreats.  Topics:  - 4 Pines Hazy Pale Ale  - Are team days worth it, how do I justify closing the clinic? - Are retreats worth it  - What has worked for us - What hasn't worked for us  - Good topics and shit topics   Follow us on insta @thehonestEP for more 

We talk sales in healthcare. What selling your service, providing your recommendation, understanding value.  Topics covered:  - A Mid strength lager - Andrew's story of learning how to sell his service - Understanding ethical sales  - Why your mindset about money is important  - Providing your best recommendation   Follow and contact us @thehonestEP on instagram!

We chat with Meredith Woolsey! Owner and EP @ Move to Live Ex Phys in Adelaide.  Topics covered:  - A Bilpin alcoholic and non-alcoholic cider - The trials and tribulations of building a healthcare clinic and team - Feasibility of group classes - Not being a dick in healthcare   Follow us on instagram @thehonestEP for updates   

Part 2 of our conversation with Sara Woodroffe from Simply Stronger in Melbourne!  We chat:  - Dainton Double Black IPA  - Why your body language matters as a practitioner  - Navigating the rebooking conversation  - Mindset in rebooking    What are your thoughts?    Follow us @thehonestEP on instagram for more

We sit down with the Sara Woodroffe, Director of Simply Stronger in Melbourne for two parts!  Topics covered in Part 1:  - Deeds Brewing Ginger Lime Gose  - What Sara's learnt from visiting EP clinics across the country  - Is 'Exercise Physiologist' a confusing term?  - Nocebic language with clients    Part 2 coming next week! Follow us @thehonestEP on instagram for updates 

We finish our conversation with exercise physiologist Sam Murphy on how she effectively built a referral network in the cancer space.  Topics covered:  - Sam's steps in building her referral network  - Mindset and aims for when meeting people   Follow/DM us on instagram @thehonestEP 

We chat with Exercise Physiologist Sam Murphy over a ginger beer on HEAPS of topics.  Covering:  - Brookvale Union Ginger Beer - Why running student placements is amazing  - Giving and receiving constructive feedback effectively  - Reviewing her takeaways from Daniel Pink's book 'Drive'    Part 2 on Sam's journey building a special interest network will be out next week!  Socials:  @thehonestEP on instagram

We sit down with a beer and chat through SIRA's new factsheet on treating low back pain within the workcover setting.  We cover:  - A Stone and Wood Hazy Pale Ale  - Breaking down the PDF  - What did they get right?  - What didn't they get right?  - Filling in the gaps    Follow us @thehonestEP on insta for updates! 

Andrew and Archie have a beer and breakdown where all the dollars of a healhcare consultation go.  Topics discussed:  - Young Henry's Hazy Pale Ale - Breakdown of a $100 consult in a private clinic - How to value yourself as a clinician  - Should we charge more or less in private health? 

Andrew and Archie dig into networking within your own profession and how to ACTUALLY build rapport early.  Topics covered:  - Three Tassie Craft Beers - Why you should be networking with your own profession  - Secrets to natural communication and early rapport building skills    Follow us on insta @thehonestEP for updates

Part 2 of our conversation over a wine with Ryan Hebron, from Longevity Exercise physiology and the GWS Giants.  Topics covered:  - Career progression - Inductions - Finding mentors and advice - Reaching out to other AHPs  - Some social media critiquing  

Andrew and Archie have a wine with Ryan Hebron, Exercise Physiologist at Longevity Exercise Physiology and GWS Giants Reserves Captain.  Topics discussed:  - A red wine - Learnings from 2 years in private practice  - Mindset for growing as a clinician    Follow us on insta @thehonestEP 

A BONUS EPISODE with Sara Woodroffe from Simply Stronger in Melbourne.  Topics Covered: - To pant or not to pant - Another way to think about it    Follow us @thehonestEP on instagram for updates

Andrew and Archie sit down for part 2 with Sara Woodroffe from Simply Stronger in Melbourne. She's an EP and business owner with 15+ years of experience.   Topics covered:  - another beer from Bright Brewing  - Lessons from opening a EP practice - Managing team and business during Covid  - How schemes differ state to state    ONE MORE PART COMING SOON Follow us @thehonestEP on instagram for updates  

Andrew and Archie sit down with Sara Woodroffe from Simply Stronger in Melbourne. Sara is an EP with 15+ years of experience in the industry and also has incredible taste in beers.   Topics covered in Part 1: How university courses have changed Networking lessons Mindset for building a network  Follow us @thehonestEP on instagram for updates

Andrew and Archie are joined for part 1 of 3 with Michael Rizk.  Mick is a physiotherapist by trade, now hosting the Physio Explained Podcast for Physio Network, running the imoveu Facebook group, directing at imove Physiotherapy and mentoring business owners with Clinic Mastery.  He's a wealth of knowledge in the allied healthcare space and a great talker so enjoy the series! Topics covered:  - Perspectives on running a healthcare business - What the margins are like  - Valuing team and navigating pay  - Culture and team growth

Andrew and Archie are joined for part 2 of 3 with Michael Rizk.  Mick is a physiotherapist by trade, now hosting the Physio Explained Podcast for Physio Network, running the imoveu Facebook group, directing at imove Physiotherapy and mentoring business owners with Clinic Mastery.  He's a wealth of knowledge in the allied healthcare space and a great talker so enjoy the series! Topics covered:  - What Mick teaches his new grad physios  - How to succeed early in private practice - What Mick looks for when hiring  - Filtering social media shit - Interpreting information on social media   

Andrew and Archie are joined for part 1 of 3 with Michael Rizk.  Mick is a physiotherapist by trade, now hosting the Physio Explained Podcast for Physio Network, running the imoveu Facebook group, directing at imove Physiotherapy and mentoring business owners with Clinic Mastery.  He's a wealth of knowledge in the allied healthcare space and a great talker so enjoy the series! Topics covered:  - a Balter that isn't the XPA - Sifting through the APA statement through a physio's lens  - Talking passive and active therapy   

Andrew and Archie sit down with Jo Duncan-Nagy for part 2 of working with different client behaviours.  Topics covered:  - Understanding autistic characteristics, sensitivities and stimming  - How to react and manage a situation as a clinician    Follow us @thehonestEP for updates 

Andrew and Archie have a rant about the recent APA statement on the differences between physiotherapists and exercise physiologists document.   Topics covered: A Gage Roads Coastal Lager A big rant Do we need to diagnose before treating? Regulation what? ESSA’s reply Follow us on insta @thehonestEP

Andrew and Archie sit down with Daniel Arbilla, Exercise Physiologist, clinical educator and mentor to chat about some interesting topics.  Topics covered:  - Two different Balters  - A brief history of Dan  - Ideal CPD plan for new grads  - The value of early external mentoring  - Limitations of the BPS Framework  - WTF is epistemology  - Would we practice differently if we had a different title 

Andrew and Archie chat with Jo Duncan-Nagy the EP from Rebound on dealing with difficult client conversations.  Topics covered:  - A surprisingly light White Rabbit Dark Ale  - Challenging conversations or topics that come up  - Knowing what should be called out  - Steps in Navigating a difficult conversation  - Setting boundaries with clients, friendships etc    Follow us @thehonestEP on insta for updates 

Andrew and Archie sit down for part 2 with Ryan Hebron; EP, AFL reserves captain, book reading master. This man really has his head screwed on when it comes to working in healthcare, personal and professional development and understanding what's really important for career longevity, no pun intended ;) 

Andrew and Archie sit down for a wine with Ryan Hebron. Ryan is 2 years out as an EP and also the captain of the GWS Giants reserves footy club. We have 2 parts coming your way over the next 2 Mondays. Topics covered:  - A $9 cheap shiraz  - Ryan's career journey balancing footy and EP  - Leadership and management in healthcare - Overcoming challenges, self-solving skills and finding mentors - A shit tonne of books 

Andrew and Archie discuss the scope of practice of EPs and physical therapists.  Topics discussed:  - 2 Victorian beers: The Heart Pale Ale and the Mind Ya Head non-alc XPA from Hop Nation Brewing - ESSA's scope of practice document  - SIRA's new proposed guidelines for lower back pain management - Nutrition  - Hands on therapy and diagnosis  - Psychological therapy and psychological informed practice   Follow us on instagram @thehonestEP 

Andrew and Archie discuss artificial intelligence and how it's making its way into the healthcare industry.  Topics Discussed:  - Molly Rose Brewing Co. Crowd Goes Mild Nitro Beer - Bright Brewing Black Diamond Black IPA  - Where we are currently using Ai - Where we want to implement it  - How it could change long term practice - Ethics of Ai    Follow us @thehonestep on Instagram for updates, DM us, send us beers, whatever you like friends 

Andrew and Archie discuss career progression in allied health. covering money, specialising, being bored, networking, and another beer from BentSpoke in Canberra.  Topics covered: - BentSpoke Sproket IPA  - Desire statements and fulfilment  - Renumeration and money talk  - What else leads to fulfilment; specialising, networking, role changes, workplaces, relationships    Get in contact with us:  @thehonestEP  New episode every fortnight   

Andrew and Archie chat with Jono Petrohilos, director of Fitness Education Online and host of The Successful EP Podcast.  Topics covered: - Jono's professional journey  - Building Retention and Community - Why sales isn't dirty    

Andrew and Archie have the admins from exercise_physiology_memes on the podcast to chat memes, their relevance to healthcare and a range of interesting rabbit holes. Part 2 of 2. Topics covered: - Floppy bois vs the evidence  - Templated programs - Is ai taking over, where's our value?  Make sure you follow us on instagram at @thehonestep to keep up!

Andrew and Archie have the admins from exercise_physiology_memes on the podcast to chat memes, their relevance to healthcare and a range of interesting rabbit holes. Part 1 of 2. Topics covered: - A Mountain Culture Moon Dust Stout  - A review of exercise physiology memes  - Advice for students  - The EP job market    Look out for Part 2 coming next Monday! 

Andrew and Archie discuss benefits and difficulties of being both introverts and extroverts as healthcare professionals.  Topics covered: - Are Andrew and Archie introverts or extroverts?  - How has that impacted journeys in allied health  - How to maximise your natural qualities and tendencies  - How to manage and turn the downsides into helpful traits  - An interesting Akasha Super Chill Pacific Ale 

Andrew and Archie chat about working with GPs, trying to build relationships with them and if its worth the effort.  Topics: - Bridge Road Brewers IPA  - Andrew's experience with GPs over the past 12 years - How to connect with GPs  - Is it worth connecting with GPs  - What to do with referrals  -