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STUDY LINK As part of a doctorate in Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University, Daniel is conducting a study looking at the incidence of burnout in UK based Physiotherapists. Jo discuss the shocking fact that Daniel's initial studies show a high rate of burnout in Physiotherapy students, before they have even started the job.   They reflect on what is perfectionsim, ask why the profession att...

In this epsiode Carys and Jo share memories of the people that have inpsired us in our career, the qualities that make a good mentor and how mentorship might have shifted away from the workplace. Check out Mehab.co.uk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joturner.substack.com

We're nearing the end of another year and I'm resisting the temptation to 'keep on pushing to the end'. Instead this, episode is a gathering up, a summary and reflection on the wisdom of my wonderful guests in 2022. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joturner.substack.com

Jo chats with eternally curious, insightful and humble Joanne Elphinston about her recent article "Changing the conversation:an embodied coaching approach in the clinical session" We discuss, - how the conventional therapist-patient power dynamic might be depleting your energy reserves -  the benefits of loosening our grip on the "expert fixer" identity - the gulf between informing and educating f...

Finding myself at short notice without a guest for session 20, I enlisted the help of my good friend Martin Christensen to stand in as guest host and interview me, on my own podcast about some things that have been rattling around in my brain.   We talk about resourcefulness as an antidote to perfectionism, accepting the unnacceptable parts, my own uncomfortable journey with boundaries and cheerle...

A client asked me recently some really interesting questions around what the pre-requisites for successful coaching might be, and whether there are ever coaching failures. I dig into these questions and many more sub-questions with ex-physio and highly experienced coach Lisa Wynn. This one is a must for clinicians, coaches, aspiring coaches and anyone wondering if they might benefit from coaching....

Following the “Brilliant Women” episode in May 2021, I invited a panel of men this time to share their thoughts about what it feels like to be a male clinician today. What pressures do you feel in terms of career path? How welcome is male vulnerability? And is psychological safety financially viable? Don't forget to head to mehab.co.uk for more from Jo Turner This is a public episode. If you would...

Martin is a Physiotherapist best known for hilarious one-liners, beer drinking, and his brave sharing of clincal failures. He is also suffers with lomg term depression.  In this episode, Martin talks candidly about his experience of depression, what it means in his daily life, and as a clincian. He talks about the postive aspects of empathy, shares insights into how we might alter our approach for...

In this episode we discuss collaboration, when it works, when it doesn't, and how we stay in our lane when competition and comparison threaten to derail us. Find Emma on instagram @physiomumuk and twitter @emma_physiomum Find Grainne on instagram @ absolute.physio and twitter @ABSPhysio Dont forget to put your Oxygen Mask on first by visiting MEHAB This is a public episode. If you would like to di...

Collateral Damage is the title of a book written by my guest, Physiotherapist and clinic owner, Sue Juliens. With references drawn from Sue's book, we discuss what it meant to be a clincian and human, navigating a pandemic. We discuss fear-based messaging, the pros and cons of restrictions, the lessons, the fallout, and what we will take forward with us. Don't forget to head to mehab.co.uk  for mo...

Following on from my previous session on the topic of professional failures, we delve deeper into what we actually mean by failure in a work session, what this means, what we do to ourselves as a result, and the ways we might handle this better, for ourselves and our colleagues Join Jo at Mehab.co.uk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t...

Dr Susanna Petche is an A&E GP who specialises in the management of trauma. In this epsiode I have the chance to ask Susanna all the questions about trauma that I felt silly asking. She is truly an expert in this field and I get goose bunps when I hear about her mission to ensure we are all better trauma informed as health professioanals, parents, friends and humans. This is a public episode....

We all make mistakes, but how happy are we to talk about them, particularly with our professional peers? Physiotherapist Felicity Thow bravely shares some of her failures. We discuss the feelings around failing professionally, the barriers to discussing those events, and how things might be improved to allow greater comfort with talking about and moving through these uncomfortable moments. Don't f...

In this episode, Heather Mclellan describes her career transition from occupational health physio to business owner and how she is finally ready to describe herself as a full-time entrepreneur. Interested in joining Designed2Move? CLICK HERE for more Don't forget to Like, subscribe, review, and all that other fun stuff. Also, go to MEHUB and join! This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...

I describe Katie as a health advocate, a champion for patients. Katie wants good quality care and advice available to all, and she wants people to be excited about what they'll receive from physio.  In this episode, we discuss how Katie has developed Physio Fast Online, a video based consultancy as a means to deliver on these aims. Classically understated, do not underestimate Katie. She's up to s...

Can you be too empathic? Is joy 'better' than anger? Which emotions are we allowed as clinicians? Are the rules the same for our clients? These are just some of the topics covered in this excellent conversation with Physiotherapist, professional dancer and self-professed emotion surfer, Liz Bailey. Dont forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast  You can join Jo on MEHUB HERE This is a publi...

How comfortable are you asking for help to support your mental health/wellbeing at work? And if you ask, is help forthcoming?   If you are are manager, business owner or colleague being asked for help, what resources and systems are in place to provide that kind of support? In this episode I talk to Susie Martin about her own experiences of asking for help at work and moving away from a 'stiff upp...

In this episode, I pick apart the use of banter in our professional spheres. Alistair and I share our personal experiences and viewpoints around banter. We chat about the pros and cons of this style of communication, both as a pressure release tool and a means for establishing rapport, but also as an elitist form of communication that could be seen to exclude and alienate. This is a public episode...

In this episode, Jo catches up with Helen Preston of Prestons Health to chat about business ownership, giving yourself permission to stop, the drivers of perfectionism and how things might be different for future generations of clinicians. Make sure you hit subscribe on your favorite channel and leave a review. Check out Mehab HERE Part of the PhysioMatters Network This is a public episode. If you...

This is a follow-up session to cover all the questions we didn't get to at Therapy Live. Burnout is not a new problem in healthcare but it has new significance this year. We discuss The relationship between burnout, anxiety and depression Over-working in a job you love Being the one to stand up and say this is not okay Small but significant ways to help yourself and others who may be suffering sta...

In this episode, I discuss all manner of things with Evie under the umbrella of 'What is enough?' What is enough money, experience, credibility? What makes a good physio/clinician? And what advice would we give our younger selves? Evie also tells me how she came to be founder of PhysiosOnline, her hopes and some might say humble ambitions for what this project might achieve. Make sure you hit subs...

Jo Gibson was kind enough to talk to me about everything except shoulders and to allow me a glimpse of the woman behind the stellar career. Her last minute decision to be a physiotherapist and a stern word form the principal. Pivotal career moments and lessons learned Initiation by shame and eventual acceptance by the medics Developing her own gentler leadership style Learning to cope with success...

Why don't women put themselves forward to speak on podcasts and share their opinions? What does society teach us about being 'acceptable?' Does healthcare culture feed into these biases? A reflection on bullying, leadership and support from other women. What are we aspiring to as women/people in healthcare? Who are our cracking female role models? Dont forget to hit subscribe to never miss an epis...

In this episode, I interview Margaret Collins, researcher, senior lecturer, expert on imposter syndrome. Margaret admits this expertise comes partly from years of personal experience, but also from learning how to manage it. I talk to Margaret about the documented high prevalence of imposter syndrome amongst health professionals and how we might tackle this on both a personal and organisational le...

In this episode, Jo discusses the concept of professional identity with Adam Harrison who has, at various times been a Doctor, Lawyer and now Coach. They talk about commonly perceived identities of doctors and other health professionals, the possible differences between your work and home persona, and whether professional identity has any impact on our well-being and sense of fulfilment. This is a...