Allied Health Business Brilliance

Cathy Love is joined by Michelle Oliver , Chief Occupational Therapist at Occupational Therapy Australia , for a grounded conversation about the realities facing occupational therapists and Allied Health professionals across workforce, policy, and business. Michelle shares what OT Australia is seeing on the ground, including mounting pressure on Allied Health businesses, the ongoing challenges of...

Kicking off 2026, Cathy Love is joined by Muriel Cummins for a grounded, timely conversation on what is moving fast and what remains unresolved across NDIS reform. With consultation windows opening and decisions being shaped quickly, this episode focuses on what Allied Health providers need to be paying close attention to right now. Designed for Allied Health Business Owners, leaders, and clinicia...

Cathy Love dubbed Alice Ayliffe as the Queen of Change. She is carving a new path for neurodivergent clinicians and the clients they support. Alice shares what it’s really been like to relocate, rebuild a referral base in a smaller market, and stay clinically grounded while also creating new revenue streams. Together, they explore what neuroaffirming practice can look like in adult ADHD support—es...

It’s that time of the year where we reflect on the year that was. Cathy Love views 2025 as a “shapeshifter” year for Allied Health Business Owners. Drawing on months of lived experiences, conversations with the sector, and work alongside the Nacre team, Cathy names the intensity, complexity, and constant change that defined 2025. She walks through the major forces shaping the landscape — including...

In a special twist for this episode, we are staging a takeover! With regular hosts Cathy and Layland stepping aside, Nacre’s Podcast and Project Manager, Regina Jean-Francois, takes the mic to introduce the dedicated pillars who support the business every single day. This episode brings forward the people who support Nacre’s strategic leadership by delivering the programs, systems, marketing,...

Once again, we have the great pleasure of speaking with Everbility’s co-founders,  Angela Mariani and Mani Batra —two leaders who bring equal parts heart, technical brilliance, and lived experience to the AI conversation in Allied Health.  In this episode, we explore how Everbility has evolved far beyond “AI scribes,” now supporting clinicians across documentation, scheduling, case manag...

In this thoughtful conversation, Cathy Love is joined by  Belinda McDonald , founder of  NeuroSLP , to explore what it really takes to run a small-but-mighty sole trader practice in today’s Allied Health landscape. Drawing on more than 35 years as a Speech Pathologist supporting adults with neurological conditions, Belinda reflects on the seasons of her career and the personal experience...

In this episode, Cathy Love and Nacre Consulting Business Manager,  Layland Webb , get super candid and deliver an energetic roundup of what’s happening across the Allied Health business landscape. From taking a month off (and watching the business thrive), to deep commentary on summer-proofing, performance-based pay, and the realities of leadership — this conversation covers a lot of ground....

Cathy Love is joined by Chantelle Robards for an essential year end conversation about what’s ahead for Allied Health businesses.  From  Thriving Kids  negotiations and foundational supports to therapy guidelines, pricing reviews, and the evolving NDIA landscape — this episode unpacks what 2026 will mean for service providers, leaders, and teams across the sector.  Cathy and Ch...

In this rerun solo episode, Cathy Love thinks out loud with Allied Health business owners about a trend many are now feeling: waitlists that aren’t what they seem. She explores why waitlists are dissolving, what your numbers are really telling you, and why relying on word of mouth alone is becoming an increasingly risky marketing strategy.  Cathy also walks through a pract...

In this episode, Nacre Consulting coaches Chantelle Robards and Layland Webb unpack why Allied Health businesses must move beyond a single funding source—and how to do it without derailing your core services. They cover the immediate push factors (e.g., Thriving Kids, support needs assessments, therapy guideline changes), then map out pragmatic steps to assess exposure, widen revenue pools, and st...

Mia Poklepovich — Occupational Therapist, founding director of OT Inspire and The Freedom Therapist Club from Alice Springs joins Cathy Love to talk about building a values-led practice that serves remote First Nations communities. Mia shares how her team blends on-country outreach with a strong telehealth model and parent education to ensure continuity when weather, sorry business, or a...

In this rerun, Cathy speaks with  Lauren Hart  and  Therese Sullivan , Co-Directors of  Optimal Living  (an OT-only practice specialising in adult neuro and home mods) and co-founders of  Otuition , a learning platform for Occupational Therapists. Lauren shares how Optimal Living grew by narrowing its niche, investing in culture, and building robust systems. Therese r...

The “Thriving Kids” announcement has sent ripples of uncertainty through the paediatric Allied Health sector. Let’s cut through the noise to discuss what the proposal really means for you as an Allied Health Business Owner. We break down the timeline, the political drivers, and the critical details that are still up in the air.  Chantelle Robards (Speech Pathologist and NDIS specialist coach...

In this episode, Cathy Love sits down with  Korryn Campbell , one of Australia’s first Certified Online Business Managers (OBM®) and Founder of  Allied Business Support Australia .  Korryn shares her 17-year journey from starting a virtual office business during maternity leave to now running a 15-person remote team that supports Allied Health providers across Australia. Together wi...

What happens when a fit, ex-military CEO wakes up unable to speak? In this conversation, Cathy Love is joined by  Michael Maher , stroke survivor and Founding Director of  The Disabled CEO , to unpack the pinnacle moment that changed everything on 22 July 2022 — and the mindset, tactics, and networks that powered his recovery.  Michael shares the realities of rehab built for older c...

Allied health sole traders, this episode is for you. Cathy Love shines a spotlight on the realities of running your business solo — thriving as a clinician by day but wrestling with “midnight management” after hours.  Drawing from her own early experiences, Cathy unpacks the common challenges sole traders face today: from navigating post-COVID funding reforms and NDIS changes to battling over...

Systems aren’t just for large organisations — they’re the backbone of every sustainable Allied Health business. “I’ve got NO time”, “It’s all in my head”, or “The team won’t use it” are all common chimes of Allied Health Business Owners.  In this episode, Nacre Consulting’s Business Manager  Layland Webb  is joined by  Marcus Jean-Francois  (Nacre’s Systems Champion a...

Business law may not be the most glamorous part of running an Allied Health business — but it’s one of the most crucial.  In this re-run episode, Founding Director of Pidcock Law, Nicholas Pidcock will demystify the legal landscape for Allied Health Business Owners. It’s time to explore why proactive legal relationships matter, how to avoid costly mistakes, and what to prioritise in...

From burnout to bold business moves—Alice Ayliffe is carving a new path for neurodivergent clinicians and the clients they support.  In this energising and honest conversation, Cathy Love chats with Alice about her journey as an Occupational Therapist, Allied Health Business Owner, and proud neurodivergent woman. After relocating to Hobart, facing major health challenges, and rethinking every...

Navigating the shifting landscape of NDIS rules, policy changes, and mounting pressures can be messy. But the most successful Allied Health businesses have one thing in common: they’re  nimble .  In this solo episode, Cathy Love explores the true meaning of nimbleness for Allied Health Business Owners. Drawing from her coaching conversations and real-world examples, she reveals the trait...

If it feels like the goalposts keep shifting—you’re not imagining it.  In this unfiltered episode, Cathy Love is joined by Chantelle Robards to unpack the relentless changes shaking the NDIS landscape. From the ministerial brief to foundational support confusion, CEO transitions, and tightening gap payment rules—this episode unpacks the mounting pressure on Allied Health Business Owners.&nbsp...

The changes keep coming, and Allied Health businesses are feeling every bump. In this powerful episode, Cathy Love speaks with the amazing Sarah Collison, Founding Director of Verve OT and Verve Learning, about the turbulent aftermath of the 2025–26 NDIS pricing changes.  What began as a rare moment of unity across the Australian Allied Health sector coming together to protest for change—has...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Cathy Love chats with long-time team member  Emma Samia , Creative Designer at Nacre Consulting. For over 12 years, Emma has been a vital part of the business’s evolution—first as a virtual assistant and now as the creative mind behind much of Nacre’s visual content.  Emma opens up about her journey through motherhood, professional pivots, side hu...

What if technology could bridge the gap between therapy sessions, empower families, and reduce therapist burnout—all without compromising quality care? In this episode, Cathy Love is joined by  Laura Simmons , Occupational Therapist turned accidental tech founder and CEO of  Theratrak .  Theratrak started as a simple idea for sharing therapy activities with families. Today, it’s an...