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In this episode of The Physio Coach Podcast, host Charlie Goodchild sits down with Matt Todman, physiotherapist and founder of Six Physio, to explore nearly three decades of experience in private practice. Matt shares his journey into physiotherapy, why he believes the profession needed disrupting, and how Six Physio grew by focusing on communication, culture, and patient experience rather than quick fixes or volume-based care. This conversation dives deep into: Why physios struggle to value their work The art vs science of physiotherapy Communication as a clinical skill The 80–20 rule in rehab Building clinic culture that actually lasts Leadership, people, and long-term outcomes If you’re a physio, clinic owner, or healthcare professional looking to improve both your clinical impact and business thinking, this episode is essential listening. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔗 CONNECT & LEARN MORE 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterneverends ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The-Physio-Coach-Podcast 🏥 Book a physio appointment in London, UK: https://www.betterneverends.com 🎧 Guest: The Running Room (London): https://www.therunningroom.net Follow Adrian D’Costa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningroom If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it with a colleague or leaving a review — it helps more people find the podcast.

In this episode of The Physio Coach Podcast, host Charlie Goodchild is joined by Adrian D’Costa, physiotherapist and founder of The Running Room in London. Adrian shares his journey from early-career physio to building one of the UK’s leading running rehabilitation clinics, alongside the lessons he’s learned from working with runners, mentoring clinicians, and navigating clinic ownership. This conversation goes beyond protocols and explores how great physios actually think. You’ll hear about: • How to work effectively with runners (even if you’re not a runner yourself) • Why many running rehabs fail and how underloading holds patients back • Load management vs technique in injury and performance • The role of strength & conditioning in MSK physio • Building clinical reasoning instead of relying on templates • The realities of opening and growing a physio clinic • Advice for early-career physiotherapists This episode is ideal for physiotherapists, rehab professionals, coaches, and runners who want to better understand injury, performance, and modern healthcare. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔗 CONNECT & LEARN MORE 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterneverends ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The-Physio-Coach-Podcast 🏥 Book a physio appointment in London, UK: https://www.betterneverends.com 🎧 Guest: The Running Room (London): https://www.therunningroom.net Follow Adrian D’Costa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningroom If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it with a friend or leaving a review — it helps more us more than you know. 

The best physios don’t just treat — they coach. In the first Physio Coach Podcast of 2026, Charlie Goodchild is joined by London-based psychologist Dr Steve Mayers to explore the art of asking better questions. Looking at motivational interviewing, self-discovery, reflective practice, authenticity, AI in healthcare, and why strong therapeutic relationships matter more than technique alone. Dr Steve Mayers is a psychologist based in London, working with individuals, athletes, and professionals. Learn more at 👉 https://drstevemayers.com

Charlie sits down with Liz Bayley — specialist dance and sport physio, foot & ankle expert, and one of the most experienced clinicians working in UK dance and musical theatre today. Liz shares her journey into dance physio, the realities of treating elite performers, how to manage hypermobility and bone stress injuries, why foot strength matters more than we think, and how to handle high-pressure performance decisions… all with honesty, clarity and depth.

What does it take to craft a training system that lasts even when life’s full-speed? This week on The Physio Coach Podcast, Charlie Goodchild sits down with London-based coach Lewis Paris — multi-award winning, built for high-performers, and offering real talk about mindset, movement, injury, and habit. 

In this episode of the Physio Coach Podcast, Charlie Goodchild is joined by Dr George Bownes @citius.health — consultant in sports & exercise medicine and founder of Citius Health — to explore how elite-level sports medicine informs everyday rehab and pain-management.

In this very special live episode, Charlie is joined by Andrew Goodall, specialist physiotherapist , and Dr. Kash Akhtar, consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon. Together, they dive deep into the world of knees — debunking myths, discussing real-world rehab, and exploring how physios and surgeons can collaborate for the best patient outcomes. A big thank you to @arthrosamid for sponsoring the podcast and those that attended. 

In this episode of The Physio Coach Podcast, host Charlie Goodchild speaks with Nicola Graham — ex-physiotherapist, entrepreneur, and strategy consultant in health and performance. Nicola’s journey spans clinical practice, business ownership, angel investing, and most recently, a candid battle with breast cancer. She shares how she reframed luck, why communication skills are the most transferable tool from physio to business, and how imposter syndrome can actually signal growth.

What does it take to turn setbacks into success? In this episode, Charlie Goodchild sits down with physiotherapist and entrepreneur Rushabh Savla, who went from treating patients in the back of a barbershop to running multiple physio companies across London.

What does it take to thrive as a physiotherapist in elite sport — and beyond? In this episode, we speak with performance physio and founder of Athletic Shoulder, Ben Ashworth. From working with Olympians and Premier League players, to building a global education platform, Ben shares lessons on curiosity, problem-solving, mentorship, and the evolving role of the ‘physio coach’. You can find Ben Ashworth on Instagram @athleticshoulder and at www.athleticshoulder.com

What happens when a world-leading psychiatrist challenges the system from within? Dr. Andy Zamar — recognised globally for his work in treatment-resistant depression and bipolar spectrum disorders — joins Charlie Goodchild to talk about why he’s been called the “anti-psychiatry psychiatrist”. In this episode, we dig into: Why antidepressants often fall short The truth about innovation in mental health Game-changing tech like rTMS (Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) The shocking reality of outdated medical guidelines How mitochondria and brain energy drive mental wellness And why collaboration — not tradition — is the future of healthcare You can find Dr Andy Zamar on his website https://andyzamar.co.uk/    

“Mental fitness is the reps you don’t see.” In this episode of The Better Never Ends podcast, host Charlie Goodchild sits down with Robin Hughes, Head of Mental Fitness at Getahead Mindset, to unpack the concept of mental fitness – what it is, why we need it, and how it bridges the gap between mental health and peak performance. Robin shares powerful stories, strategies, and analogies (beach balls, chimps, kaleidoscopes – you’ll see 👀) that help make mindset training as tangible as gym training. You can find out more about Getahead at www.getaheadmindset.com

"What if everything you thought you knew about pain was only part of the story?" In this episode of The Better Health Podcast, host Charlie Goodchild welcomes pain specialist and physiotherapist, Richmond Stace. With 30 years of experience, Richmond challenges traditional narratives around pain, injury, and healing. They explore how pain is not just a signal from the body, but a deeply personal experience shaped by beliefs, environment, and lived reality. From redefining what responsibility and self-compassion mean in the context of pain, to breaking down the power of predictive processing, this episode is a must-listen for physiotherapists, clinicians, and anyone who's ever struggled with persistent pain.

Back after a short hiatus, we're joined by hypermobility specialist and osteopath Alexandra Orfanides where we unpack the complexities and misconceptions around hypermobility—from diagnosis to lived experience, and from navigating healthcare systems to effective management. If you would like to find out more about Alexandra, you can find her here: www.hypermobilityhq.com Instagram: @hypermobilityhq TikTok: @hypermobilityhq  

In this thought-provoking conversation, psychologist Dr Steve Mayers joins host Charlie Goodchild to explore the deeper layers of mental health. From the rise of self-diagnosis on social media to what it really means to “become more like yourself,” Steve offers a refreshingly nuanced take on therapy, labels like ADHD and narcissism, and the role of community in healing. A powerful discussion for anyone curious about what lies beyond the diagnosis.