In this episode of The Business of Health Podcast, we are joined by special guest, Dr. Shiromi from The Cloud GP.

Dr Shiromi, a seasoned general practitioner with a passion for mental health, discusses her commitment to helping individuals overcome depression and anxiety, emphasising the impact mental health has on various aspects of our lives.

Motivated by the challenges in an under-resourced mental health system, Dr. Shiromi pursued additional training in psychological strategies and cognitive behavioural therapy. She founded The Cloud GP to extend support beyond 1:1 consultations. Her online program, “First Steps to Overcoming Depression and Anxiety,” is designed for those diagnosed with depression or anxiety who are awaiting psychologist appointments.  Dr. Shiromi also introduces a unique component of her program – a resource for family and friends to better understand and support individuals navigating mental health challenges.

Discover how The Cloud GP program addresses the time constraints faced by general practitioners and serves as a valuable resource for allied health professionals, offering accessible and evidence-based information. Join us in this enlightening conversation with Dr. Shiromi as we explore innovative approaches to mental health care and pro-active wellbeing.

To learn more about Dr. Shiromi and The Cloud GP, head to thecloudgp.com.au. Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode of The Business of Health Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Jodie Fleming, a Health & Clinical Psychologist, and co-founder of Being Well Collective with Eve. Jodie delves into the vital topic of mental wellbeing and flourishing and emphasizes the power of intentional thoughts and actions in shaping our happiness, sharing the empowering statistic that only 10% of our overall well-being is influenced by external life events.

Dr. Jodie sheds light on the significant impact of social media on mental health, drawing parallels with an insightful study on Olympic medalists. The comparison dynamics between silver and bronze medalists highlight the role of perception in influencing our mood and wellbeing.

Jodie, Trisha and Eve, discuss the challenges faced by young adults in today's world, where comparisons and societal expectations can lead to burnout. They explore the importance of managing self-expectations and being aware of internal drivers, distinguishing between motivating factors and fear-based drivers. We reflect upon the simplicity yet challenge of maintaining mental health, drawing attention to the flourishing model and the potential for individuals to move beyond merely preventing mental illness to actively flourishing in their lives.

We finish by discussing the need for support in the journey toward mental wellness. Dr. Fleming acknowledges the gap in service provision and introduces her (and Eve’s) upcoming online course designed to empower individuals with tools and strategies for flourishing. The trio discuss the evolving landscape of mental health in the workplace, with a focus on corporate wellbeing and the potential positive ripple effects of individual flourishing within larger societal contexts.

In this podcast episode, hosts Eve Drew and Trisha Cashmere discuss mentoring programs in health businesses.

Trisha, who manages a team of 35 physiotherapists and has a robust graduate program in place, shares insights into the approach they use at The Healthy Body Company. Trisha outlines her structured graduate program, which includes mentorship for the duration of the year, weekly one-on-one mentorship sessions during clinic time, and peer-to-peer mentoring where graduates discuss case studies. The goal of their program is to refine clinical reasoning skills and ensure that team members can efficiently manage a wide range of health conditions. 

Additionally, Trisha and Eve stress the significance of understanding team members' values, strengths, and communication styles, underlining the human aspect of mentoring programs to ensure team members are well-supported and settled in their roles.

Join us in this engaging conversation Dave Jereb, a seasoned OT and owner of Move About Therapy Services as he shares insights into supporting healthcare professionals, battling burnout, and building a thriving practice. Discover the importance of mentorship, teamwork, and structured support in achieving excellence in healthcare.

Dave discusses the rollercoaster of early career development and how support makes all the difference and shares knowledge about how to ignite your passion and find joy in your work. His energy is infectious. 

Tune in to this episode, to gain valuable insights and be inspired!

Niky Hamilton is a qualified physiotherapist whose career in health spans over the last 25 years. She has a passion for health and wellness and loves learning and teaching. Her physiotherapy career has evolved from building expertise in hip and pelvic pain, to teaching and hosting physiotherapy workshops, to starting her own clinic back in 2007 and working on business and team development. Her career has more recently expanded into coaching and facilitating women's resilience retreats. 

Niky's conversation with your hosts and Eve Drew and Trisha Cashmere was wide ranging and included topics such as; The importance of prioritising your own health. 4:55,  The importance of balance and avoiding burnout. 9:51, Outsourcing to your team? 15:04, Setting boundaries around burnout and self care. 19:52  Steps to self care. 24:16, Balancing the business side of the business. 29:07 ,Emerging trends in physiotherapy. 36:08 How to deal with polarised opinions. 42:39

You can get in touch with Niky here:

In this episode your hosts Eve Drew and Trisha Cashmere chat with Jude Holroyd, the Principal Physiotherapist at The Healthy Body Company in Jordan Springs, New South Wales, Austraila.

Jude never planned to be a business owner and discusses how launching The Healthy Body Company with Trisha has allowed him to remain a clinician while being part of a team that supports him to manage his business.

This wide ranging chat is a great one for anyone thinking about launching their own clinic.

You can learm more about Jude here.

Cameron Bell from Sandy Feet Digital joins Eve and Trisha on this episode to discuss digital marketing strategies in health care. 

After working as a podiatrist and business owner for a number of years, Cameron completed post grad qualifications in digital marketing and now helps other health professionals with their marketing strategies. As a health professional, Cameron understands the 'ick' many of us associate with marketing, especially when it feels too 'salesy'.  Cameron shares many great tips on how you can ethically use digital marketing strategies to attract your ideal clients, build brand awareness and grow your business.

You can find Cameron at:

www.sandyfeetdigital.com.au

In this episode, Trisha and Eve chat with Josh Truscott from Ultimate Podiatrist about his journey of self-discovery and we explore how important it has been for him to find the intersection between what he’s good at and what he enjoys to do. 

Josh talks about the various roles he has had throughout his 30 year career as a podiatrist and business owner and the pivots he has taken during that time to curate his dream job. There are plenty of pearls of wisdom in this episode if you are still looking to find ‘your thing’.

You can find Josh at:

www.ultimatepodiatrist.com.au