The Healthy Business Lab Podcast

In this episode of the Healthy Business Lab Podcast, Craig Minter sits down with Rachel Elliott from Nurturing Connections OT to explore her journey from group private practice into OT supervision, leadership and mentoring. Rachel has more than 20 years of experience as an occupational therapist, with a background across paediatrics, health, public health, private practice and schools. Over the pa...

New Healthy Business Lab Podcast episode now live. In this episode I sat down with Rebecca Rae-Hodgson from Chronic Resilience OT for a conversation that felt incredibly honest and refreshingly real. Rebecca openly shared her journey of navigating neurodivergence, chronic illness, burnout, and ultimately redesigning her business to better fit her life, energy, and capacity. One of the biggest take...

In this episode of the Healthy Business Lab Podcast, Craig Minter sits down with Rebecca McCash, founder of FutureTech Australia , to explore what happens when you build a business around people instead of rigid systems. Rebecca shares her journey as a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD business owner and how her lived experience shaped the creation of FutureTech Australia, a neurodivergent-led soci...

New Healthy Business Lab Podcast episode now live. This week I sat down with Alineh Agon from Closer Care for a conversation around care, connection, leadership, and sustainable growth in the disability sector. After 13 years working across disability and mental health services, Alineh saw a recurring gap: many clients were receiving support, but still feeling disconnected. That observation shaped...

Rebecca Challoner shares her experience building a neuroaffirming allied health practice, discussing key challenges, the importance of a strong team culture, and practical strategies for creating a sustainable and collaborative service that supports both clients and clinicians. Connect with Rebecca Challoner: Website (Personal) - https://www.rebeccachalloner.com/   Website (Business) - https://pek...

In this episode, Greg Chadwick shares practical insights on how to grow a successful NDIS support business. He discusses the importance of niching, building trust through consistent engagement, and developing effective offers through ongoing experimentation. Greg also highlights how data-driven decision making can help providers refine their services, improve outcomes, and scale sustainably in a c...

In this episode of the Healthy Business Lab Podcast, Craig Minter sits down with Leesa Tuffnell, an occupational therapist turned business coach and founder of The Mindful OT. Leesa shares her journey from clinical practice to building a business that supports other occupational therapists in creating sustainable and profitable practices. The conversation explores the realities of running a busine...

In Episode 25 of The Healthy Business Lab Podcast, host Craig Minter is joined by Hermione Chettle, founder of House of Speech. Hermione shares her journey from teaching into speech pathology and eventually building her own allied health business. Together, they explore the realities of growing a service-based business in rural communities, where access to services, workforce challenges, and susta...

In this episode of The Healthy Business Lab Podcast, Craig Minter is joined by Brett Sams, Founder of The Self Care Zone, to explore what sustaining mental wellness really looks like in busy work and business environments. Brett explains why self-care is often the first thing to drop when pressure builds, and how simple habits like reflection, understanding personal energy levels, and taking small...

In this episode of The Healthy Business Lab, Craig Minter chats with Alyce Svensk, The OT Coach Australia, about her journey from pediatric occupational therapist to business coach. Alyce shares the wins and challenges of running her own practice, lessons learned about self-care, and the importance of clarity and confidence in business decisions. She also discusses why having an exit strategy matt...

In this episode, we chat with Alexandra Sim from The Efficiency Lab about how allied health business owners can create systems that support growth without needing to be in the clinic every day. With two decades in chiropractic business operations, Alexandra now helps owners streamline processes, empower their teams, and create more space for family, rest, or bigger career goals. We explore practic...

In this episode of The Healthy Business Lab Podcast, Craig Minter chats with Sara Woodroffe from Simply Stronger about how her business has grown from a solo practice to a team of five Exercise Physiologists. They discuss the importance of networking, building a supportive community, and why collaboration beats competition in allied health. Sara shares practical insights on boosting confidence, pr...

In this episode of The Healthy Business Lab Podcast, host Craig Minter speaks with Kim Macdonald, founder of Kim Macdonald & Co and a Money and Mind Methodologist, about how allied health business owners can master their money mindset to achieve both personal and professional growth. Kim shares her evolution from bookkeeping to mentoring and explains how understanding human behavior around mon...

In this insightful episode, Craig Minter chats with Michael Clark, who shines a light on the challenges faced by Allied Health/NDIS providers — from profitability struggles to finding ideal clients. He unpacks how niche marketing, authentic storytelling, and LinkedIn networking can transform client relationships and business success. Michael also highlights the importance of coaching, confidence-b...

In this episode of the Healthy Business Lab podcast, Craig Minter chats with psychologist and business owner Amanda Abel, founder of the Northern Centre for Child and Adolescent Development. Amanda opens up about the realities of running an allied health practice — from marketing and financial challenges to building a supportive workplace culture. She also shares how she balances business ownershi...

In this episode of The Healthy Business Lab Podcast, Craig chats with Jacintha Bell, founder of Lifeworks Occupational Therapy. From starting her practice in her lounge room to leading a thriving team, Jacintha shares practical lessons on recruitment, marketing, and finance while staying true to her values. She talks about pacing growth, avoiding burnout, and how Profit First transformed her appro...

In this episode, Craig speaks with Claire Britton, Occupational Therapist and Director of Neuroinclusion. Claire shares her journey from employee to business owner, scaling to a team of 18 in just over a year. She explains how her experience as an Autistic and ADHD practitioner shaped her leadership, recruitment, and client care. From replacing traditional interviews with job trials to creating cl...

In this episode of The Healthy Business Lab Podcast, we sit down with Brendan Lo an Occupational Therapist, Wellbeing Coach, Founder of LiveWise Wellbeing and former backpacker — for a real, down-to-earth chat about doing business differently. Brendan shares his journey from burnout to balance and how embracing impermanence helped him reshape not only his business model, but also how he approaches...

How do you build a business that reflects your values and truly supports your clients and team? In this episode of The Healthy Business Lab Podcast, we’re joined by Crystel Poggioli, founder of The Whole Child, to explore how she blends occupational therapy with natural health to create a values-driven practice. Crystel shares her journey from starting a small, purpose-led practice to leading a th...

In this episode, we chat with Shakila Ramathasan , founder of Speak to Sparkle Speech Pathology , about how her mobile therapy model supports children where they learn and grow — at home, in schools, and in early learning settings. We explore how building strong, trusting relationships with families and educators leads to real outcomes, and how Shakila has designed her business to be flexible, val...

In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how The Healthy Business Lab Podcast has been growing. What started as a bit of an experiment has turned into something bigger—opening doors, sparking meaningful conversations, and building connections with amazing people in the allied health space. I’ll share what’s been happening, the unexpected ripple effects, and give you a sneak peek at...

In this heartwarming episode, we chat with Dr. Amy Norman of Dynamic Chiropractic about her inspiring journey as a chiropractor, business owner, and mother. She opens up about creating a unique niche with AquaNatal classes designed especially for pregnant women, and how tuning into your body—and your business—can lead to lasting growth and fulfillment. If you’re curious about chiropractic care dur...

In this episode of The Healthy Business Lab Podcast , Nicola Michell, Founder of City Physio in Sydney, shares how she turned a struggling clinic into a successful business. She talks about leadership, building a strong team, and how she handled tough times like the COVID-19 pandemic. Nicola also shares practical tips on managing a business, empowering staff and clients, and staying focused on wha...

In this episode of The Healthy Business Lab Podcast , host Craig interviews Marie Vakakis, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & Educator, about the powerful connection between mental health and personal growth. Marie shares insights on how small mindset shifts can lead to big improvements in both family life and business. Whether you're navigating challenges in communication, healthcare...

In this solo episode, Craig Minter takes a breather to reflect on the first seven episodes of The Healthy Business Lab Podcast . He shares highlights from the past interviews, explores what’s been working, and offers a sneak peek into what’s coming up. From breathwork and nutrition to eye health and client transformations, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help improve both yo...