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You finally book the leave. Or you're sick, injured or mentally exhausted. And then the guilt sets in. Most allied health practitioners know this feeling - and most are unable to take guilt free time off. What we cover: Why allied health practitioners are so bad at switching off Where the guilt actually comes from - identity, the caring profession trap, and the double-edged sword of being passionate about your work Our own experiences from both an employee and employer perspective Practical strategies to combat this so that you can ensure longevity in your role It should not be taboo, however our research shows it is. So let's talk about it! Like, follow and subscribe wherever you listen. Find us on Instagram @milestoneskth and if you want support building a sustainable private practice career, head to milestones.au/mentoring
This one is personal. Emily has some news and in true BTM fashion, we are not just celebrating it, we are talking honestly about what it actually means to navigate pregnancy while running a business, showing up for your clients, and building a career you care about. Because nobody really talks about what happens to your business partnership when life gets this personal. Or what it feels like to be a woman trying to hold everything together while your body and your world are changing around you. What we cover: Emily's news and what this season has looked like from the inside What pregnancy actually looks like when you own the business - the physical, the mental load, and the identity stuff The pressure women in business face to keep performing like nothing has changed How our partnership has shown up through this. Why the best business partnerships are not always 50/50 - and why that is okay How we plan for personal milestones inside the business, not around it Why making room for each other to grow as people is what keeps a partnership healthy long term This episode is for every woman building a career in allied health who has wondered how the personal and the professional can possibly coexist. Spoiler: it is messier and more beautiful than anyone tells you. Loved this episode? Come find us on Instagram @milestoneskth - and if you want support building a private practice career that actually works for your life, head to milestones.au/mentoring
Ever had a week where you think "wouldn't life just be easier if I stayed employed?" Same. This one's a clinic commute chat. Emily talks through the reality of running a business when everything feels like it's crashing down at once. This too shall pass, and your current tough week is only a chapter, not the whole story. Want support building a career that's sustainable AND successful? That's exactly what our mentoring is designed for - milestones.au/mentoring
Nobody tells you that becoming a leader means learning to sit in silence you used to feel obligated to fill. In this episode, Joey gets honest about what leadership actually looks like in allied health, and the constant balancing act between client needs, team wellbeing, business sustainability, and clinical outcomes. What we cover: Why leadership is a completely different skill set to being a clinician Learning to listen more, talk less, and let others step up and develop Why regulation, reflection, and getting comfortable with discomfort matter more than having the answer How perfectionism can get in the way of seeing the bigger picture Choosing progression over perfection If leadership feels hard right now, this is your reminder that difficulty doesn't mean you're failing. The best leaders are the ones who keep showing up, stay open to feedback, and keep learning how to lead with balance and humility. Want support navigating the leadership side of running an allied health business? That's exactly what our mentoring is designed for - milestones.au/mentoring
Over 400 clinicians told us billing in private practice makes them uncomfortable - and we are finally talking about it.| Joey and Emily unpack the results of their audience survey on billing, KPIs, and the money conversations nobody in allied health seems to want to have, and share their honest take on what the data actually revealed. What we cover: What over 400 clinicians and practices said about billing, KPIs, and incentives - and what surprised us most Non-face to face billing: who is doing it, who is not, and why the awkwardness around it needs to stop The guilt and discomfort practitioners feel around charging for their time, and where it actually comes from What the survey revealed about KPIs and performance incentives across private practice We debate the employee and employer perspective. Two valid sides... we have direct experience with both! Want support building a private practice career that is sustainable and financially secure? Find out how we can help - milestones.au/mentoring
The headlines are scary, the policy changes are real, and most allied health practitioners are quietly wondering whether private practice is still a safe place to build a career. Joey and Emily break down what is actually happening right now with the NDIS reforms, award rate changes, and the pricing pressures private practices are facing, and separate the genuine risks from the noise. You do not need all the answers right now. Nobody does. But staying informed beats catastrophising every time. Looking for a mentor who has been where you are? We offer 1:1 OT and Speech mentoring - milestones.au/mentoring
Marketing in allied health gets it backwards more often than not, and its costing practitioners clients. Joey takes you along for a solo clinic commute chat about the biggest shift she's made in how she thinks about marketing, inspired by Donald Miller's Building a StoryBrand , and why making it about your client (not you) changes everything. What we cover: The mistake most allied health practitioners make when marketing themselves Why client-centred marketing builds trust faster than expertise-first marketing How to avoid the slippery slope of posting for external validation Looking for a mentor who has been where you are? We offer 1:1 OT and Speech mentoring - milestones.au/mentoring
Emily recorded this one on the commute to clinic - and she is not holding back. As a Speech Pathologist, Emily shares her honest clinical take on Yoto devices and whether the hype around them stacks up when it comes to children's language development. Spoiler: she has concerns. What we cover: • Why audio-only devices are not as language-friendly as they seem • The difference between independent listening and meaningful language learning • What Emily actually thinks about claims that Yoto can help kids talk • How isolation from shared interaction impacts language development - even without a screen • Practical guidance for families who already own one and want to use it well Nothing replaces face-to-face interaction with a human for language growth. This episode explains why - and what to do instead. Looking for Speech Pathology or OT mentoring from practitioners who think critically about the tools we recommend to families? Find out more at milestones.au/mentoring
If you have ever said yes when you meant no, over-explained a boundary, or left a session feeling responsible for everyone's emotions but your own - this one is for you. Joey shares her article published in Occupational Therapy Australia's Convention Magazine - an honest reflection on people-pleasing tendencies in allied health and why the profession attracts them, and why it is time to break the cycle. What we cover: Why allied health professionals are particularly prone to people-pleasing How it shows up in your clinical work, your workplace, and your relationships with families The cost of chronic people-pleasing on your wellbeing and your practice Why breaking the cycle is not selfish - it makes you a better practitioner You cannot pour from an empty cup. And you cannot advocate for your clients if you are too busy managing everyone else's feelings. A good mentor helps you build the boundaries and confidence to practise sustainably - milestones.au/mentoring
NDIS and Thriving Kids: What every paediatric allied health professional needs to know The NDIS is changing - and if you work in paediatric allied health, you are already feeling it. Joey and Emily break down exactly what is happening with Thriving Kids and the NDIS reforms, what it means for practitioners and families right now, and how to navigate the noise without losing your mind. What we cover: Why the NDIS is being restructured and what Thriving Kids actually is What a tender agreement means - and why private providers are not automatically included The NDIS Pricing Arrangements and what the rate freeze has really cost the profession How to talk to families about the changes without catastrophising or pretending everything is fine Whether paediatric allied health is still worth it as a new grad or student The overwhelm nobody is saying out loud - and why it makes complete sense Every major funding shift in allied health has arrived with this same wave of noise and uncertainty. In a few years, this will quieten down. It always does. Looking for OT or Speech mentoring to help you build a sustainable career in a changing landscape? Find out more at milestones.au/mentoring
Busy isn't the same as productive - and in allied health, it can be really hard to tell the difference. In this episode, Joey and Emily get honest about the hidden cost of always doing more, and share the systems, mindset shifts, and tools that have helped them run a clinic and still have a life outside of it. What we cover: Why hustle culture is actively harmful for allied health practitioners The hidden cost of constant busyness - on your output, your clients, and your wellbeing How to track where your time is actually going (vs where you think it's going) The small changes that have made the biggest difference to how Joey and Emily work AI tips and systems worth actually trying If you've ever felt like you're working constantly but getting nowhere, this one is for you. Want support building a career that's sustainable AND successful? That's exactly what our mentoring is designed for - milestones.au/mentoring
Imposter syndrome gets a bad reputation - but what if it's actually pointing you somewhere useful? Joey and Emily explore a reframe that might change how you relate to self-doubt in your clinical career. Rather than trying to eliminate imposter syndrome, what if you learned to work with it? What we cover: Why imposter syndrome is almost universal in allied health - and what that tells us The difference between imposter syndrome that paralyses and imposter syndrome that drives growth Practical strategies to move through self-doubt without letting it run the show How to use uncertainty as a signal rather than a stop sign A genuinely different take on a topic you've heard about a hundred times. If imposter syndrome is holding you back from growing in your career, mentoring can help - milestones.au/mentoring
Good mentoring can transform your career. Bad mentoring can quietly hold you back. So how do you tell the difference before you commit? Joey and Emily break down exactly what to look for in an allied health mentor - and what to run from. As practitioners who both have mentors and offer mentoring themselves, they bring a perspective from both sides of the relationship. What we cover: The qualities that actually matter in a mentor (hint: it's not just experience) Questions to ask before you commit to a mentoring relationship The difference between a mentor who challenges you and one who just validates you Why getting the right support early is one of the highest-leverage things you can do for your career If you've been thinking about finding a mentor, this episode will give you a clear framework for doing it well. Interested in working with Joey or Emily? Find out more about our mentoring program - milestones.au/mentoring
Everyone has a productivity tip. But which ones actually hold up in the reality of allied health practice? Joey and Emily go head-to-head in a debate on the productivity advice that genuinely helps versus the stuff that sounds good in theory and falls apart in real clinical life. Expect disagreement, laughter, and at least one opinion that might surprise you. What we cover: The productivity tips we swear by - and the ones we've abandoned Why some popular advice actively makes things worse for allied health practitioners How to figure out what actually works for your brain and your workload Practical strategies that apply whether you're a sole trader or part of a team Come in with your own opinion and see if it survives the episode. Looking for mentoring that helps you build sustainable work habits? We can help - milestones.au/mentoring
What does a former NRL and international rugby league player have to teach allied health practitioners about working with kids? More than you'd think. Joey sits down with Jesse Sene-Lefao - ex-professional athlete and founder of Talk Your Walk Foundation - to talk resilience, purpose, and what it really takes to empower young people. Jesse now works with children and adolescents in the community, and the parallels to allied health practice are striking. What we cover: Jesse's journey from elite sport to mental health advocacy The life and business lessons that translate directly to working with children What resilience, positivity, culture and community actually look like in practice How to empower youth - insights that apply directly to allied health A different kind of episode - and one of our favourites. Follow Jesse and Talk Your Walk Foundation to learn more about his community work. Interested in mentoring from practitioners who think outside the box? We'd love to connect - milestones.au/mentoring
Welcome to Season 2 - and we're starting with the episode we wish we could have listened to at every stage of our career. If you have ever finished a session and wondered if you're actually good enough, this one is for you. Joey and Emily break down five concrete signs that you're doing better than you give yourself credit for - whether you're a new grad, mid-career, or burning out at the edges. What we cover: The 5 signs that actually matter (and why you're probably dismissing them) Why the therapists who question themselves are often the best ones How to recalibrate when imposter syndrome is running the show A reframe that might change how you see your whole career Equal parts reassuring and practical. If you've been thinking about getting a mentor to help you grow with more confidence, we're here - milestones.au/mentoring
Somewhere between Christmas and reopening the clinic, we found ourselves reflecting - and we thought you might want to do the same. In this New Year episode, Joey and Emily share their honest ins and outs for 2026: what resonated, what they're leaving behind, and the mindset shifts that changed how they work and live. What we cover: Embracing the cringe - why showing up imperfectly beats not showing up at all Bringing your whole self to work (and why it makes you a better clinician) Clarity over comfort - why being direct is actually an act of kindness What we're saying goodbye to: multitasking, constant availability, and the "yes girl" trap This one is reflective, honest, and a great listen if you're figuring out what 2026 looks like for you. If mentoring is on your 2026 list, we'd love to chat - milestones.au/mentoring Book recommendations: Radical Candour by Kim Scott Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Our last episode for 2025 - and we're going out with absolutely zero structure. Joey and Emily answer your therapist dilemmas with a healthy dose of over-sharing, chaotic energy, and the kind of honesty that only comes with end-of-year exhaustion. If you've had a big year, this one is your permission slip to laugh about it. What we cover: Your therapist dilemmas, answered with minimal professionalism The moments from our year we probably shouldn't share (but do anyway) Why the chaos of working with kids is actually the best part A very genuine, very heartfelt wrap on 2025 Light, fun, and exactly what you need right now. Merry Christmas - we'll be back in your ears in 2026. When you're ready to invest in your career in the new year, we're here - milestones.au/mentoring
It's the tension every allied health practitioner knows - but rarely talks about openly. In this episode, Joey and Emily dive into one of the most complex dynamics in paediatric practice: what happens when a parent and a therapist see things differently. They unpack the biggest points of friction in the field, then stage a real debate between the parent and therapist perspective. What we cover: Why the parent vs therapist tension exists in the first place The "biggest" issue in the industry right now - and both sides of it How to hold your clinical reasoning while genuinely respecting a family's perspective What good collaboration actually looks like in practice This one will make you think. Send your dilemmas via Instagram DM @milestoneskth - no question is too raw. Looking for mentoring that helps you navigate the hard stuff? We've got you - milestones.au/mentoring
Job hunting in allied health is its own skill set - and nobody teaches you how to do it. In this Q&A episode, Joey and Emily unpack the realities of finding the right role in the allied health space, plus a practical deep-dive into travel billing and scheduling for community-based therapists. What we cover: How to actually evaluate a job offer (beyond the salary) Red and green flags when interviewing with a new employer The ins and outs of billing travel as a community-based therapist Scheduling strategies that protect your time and your income Practical, honest, and straight from people who have navigated it themselves. Send your questions via Instagram DM @milestoneskth to be featured anonymously on the show. Thinking about your next career move? A mentor in your corner makes all the difference - milestones.au/mentoring
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