A Clinician’s Life

Embracing Change: Establishing Balance After Life-Altering Event

Podcast Description: In this new episode, Darryl & Emma sit down to talk about Emma’s journey of recovery from extensive surgery and how it has transformed her perspective as a healthcare professional. They discuss the importance of support systems, understanding the body’s response to recovery, and the value of coaching.Darryl & Emma discuss topics such as:
Lessons from Surgery and Patient Care
The Importance of Support Systems
The Role of Accountability in Recovery
Navigating Career Changes Post-Recovery
Finding Balance in Both Personal and Professional Life
The Pressure of Societal Expectations
Sponsors:Callhero: #1 Call Recording, Tracking and Text Messaging Software for Dental Offices, Medical, Veterinary, and Rehab PracticesClinic Accelerator: Home - Clinic Accelerator

Our Biggest Practice Mistakes

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down to talk about the biggest mistakes in their career journey, and how embracing failures have lead to growth. They talk about why more credentials isn’t always a good thing and the topic of “failing forward”.
Darryl & Emma discuss topics such as:
 Biggest Mistakes in Darryl & Emma’s Careers
The importance of setting a learning plan based on your mistakes and failures
Why you shouldn’t compare yourself to others
How to manage client expectations & prioritize with every interaction
Difference in vulnerability between being a clinician vs. leader/business owner
Sponsors:
Callhero: https://mycallhero.com/Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/

Stop Giving Advice, Start Listening More

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down to talk about being cautious with advice giving/taking, the concept of the “empowerment triangle”, and the value of sharing failures and mistakes.
Darryl & Emma discuss topics such as:
Importance of asking questions and staying curious
There is no “one-size-fits-all” path in healthcare
Being cautious with advice, especially from social media
Challenges of information overload
Moving away from rescuer to being a coach: The empowerment triangle (it’s actually a thing)
Sponsors:Callhero: 
#1 Call Recording, Tracking and Text Messaging Software for Dental Offices, Medical, Veterinary, and Rehab Practices
Clinic Accelerator: 
Home - Clinic Accelerator

Addressing Invisible Impairments in a Trauma

In this new episode, Darryl sits down with Arvinder Gaya and Justin Klein to talk about occupational therapy, and the crucial role it plays in complex motor vehicle accident cases, the funding challenges and the need for collaboration between healthcare professionals, lawyers, and insurers.Arvinder is the founder and CEO of Personal Injury Occupational Therapy (PiOT), where they offer a wide range of assessment, treatment and consultation services for individuals who have sustained traumatic injuries. She is a licensed Occupational Therapist with over 29 years of proven experience in the assessment and treatment of clients with acquired brain injuries, complex physical injuries, spinal cord injuries and amputations. Justin, the CEO of Anchor Rehabilitation, has 20+ years experience serving a variety of vulnerable populations (youth and adults) such as, traumatic brain injury, mental health, dual diagnosis, moderate to severe orthopaedic injuries developmental disabilities and individuals that have complex medical and/or special needs. Darryl, Justin, and Arvinder discuss topics such as:
Addressing Invisible Impairments: The Role of Interdisciplinary Care
Documentation and Case Building for Long-term Planning
The Role of Rehab Support Workers to Enhance Care
Understanding and Addressing Brain Injuries in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Role of Occupational Therapists in MVA Assessments and How to Refer
Funding Challenges and Need for Collaboration in MVA Cases
Sponsors:Callhero: https://mycallhero.com/Clinic Accelerator: https://clinicaccelerator.com/

The Struggles of Seeking Specialized Care

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down to talk about navigating the Canadian healthcare system especially for chronic and invisible illnesses. They discuss topics such as the importance of patient-centered care, strategies for overcoming system barriers, and how to explore your healthcare options across the border. Darryl & Emma discuss topics such as:
Challenges of navigating the Canadian healthcare system
Role of clinicians in informing patients about alternative options (i.e medical tourism)
Breaking down the stigma of invisible illnesses/conditions
Importance of clinicians understanding and elevating the patient experience
Need for flexibility, empathy, and a collaborative approach in patient careSocials: @darrylyardley, @pressplayphysio

AI's Impact on Healthcare's Future with Melody Meilleur

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down with Melody Meilleur to talk all things AI. They discuss the importance of transparency around AI, the future of it in healthcare, and how Melody went from a PT to owning her own business. Melody, owner of Bia Education, is a physical therapist turned entrepreneur. Bia Education offers online courses and summaries of scientific articles to provide up to date and clinically relevant continuing education for healthcare professionals. Darryl, Emma, and Melody discuss topics such as:
The future of AI in healthcare
The use of AI to provide clinicians with quick answers
Importance of transparency around AI certainty levels
Benefits of AI - helping clinicians avoid overload and identifying outlier cases
How Melody went from clinician to entrepreneurSponsors:Callhero: 
#1 Call Recording, Tracking and Text Messaging Software for Dental Offices, Medical, Veterinary, and Rehab Practices
Clinic Accelerator: 
Home - Clinic Accelerator@darrylyardley, @pressplayphysio, @bia.education

Talking Money with Patients (Part 2)

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down to talk about financial conversations in clinical practice. They discuss topics such as why patients may not follow up with treatment plans, the importance of not making assumptions, establishing expectations early in assessments.In this conversation, Darryl & Emma discuss topics such as:
Money as a long-standing taboo topic in healthcare
Importance of not making assumptions about barriers to care
Establishing patient expectations early in assessment (makes treatment more effective)
Why don’t patients complete their full treatment plan?
How the perception of money is one of hardest aspects of working in the private sectorFollow Emma:
Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
Follow Darryl:
Instagram: @‌darrylyardley
Sponsors:Callhero: 
#1 Call Recording, Tracking and Text Messaging Software for Dental Offices, Medical, Veterinary, and Rehab Practices
Clinic Accelerator: 
Home - Clinic Accelerator

What If My Patient Can’t Afford Treatment?

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down to talk about the significant role money plays in private practice. They explore how to navigate this often uncomfortable and sensitive topic, aiming to reduce awkwardness and still keep patient outcomes as the priority.In this conversation, Darryl & Emma discuss topics such as:
Importance of identifying barriers before the end of assessment
How can you figure out if finance is a barrier for treatment?
Be curious as a clinician: ask open ended questions
How to be comfortable with being uncomfortable
This topic is a big gap in our professional training programs
Callhero: 
Call Recording & Tracking Software, Virtual Receptionists for Dental Offices, Physical Therapy, Medical, Chiropractic, Veterinary Clinics
Clinic Accelerator: 
Home - Clinic Accelerator

Networking to Increase your Net Worth

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down to talk about the importance of networking as clinicians. They discuss topics such as surrounding yourself with people you want to learn from, why it’s okay not to know all the answers, and the importance of transparency and communication.
In this conversation, Darryl & Emma discuss topics such as:
The power of networking
The importance of transparency between clinicians and clinic owners
Should I tell my boss I want to open a clinic in the future?
Why you shouldn’t get fooled with what you see online (it’s not all truth)
Biggest mistakes that stunt solopreneur growth
Hardest part of being in the private sector
Follow Emma:
Instagram: @‌pressplayphysio
Follow Darryl:
Instagram: @‌darrylyardley
 
Sponsors:
Callhero: Call Recording & Tracking Software, Virtual Receptionists for Dental Offices, Physical Therapy, Medical, Chiropractic, Veterinary Clinics
Clinic Accelerator: Home - Clinic Accelerator

Navigating Tech in a Solopreneur World with Lex Lancaster

In this new episode, Darryl and Emma sit down with Lex Lancaster to talk about all things tech in the solopreneur world. They discuss the importance of consistent content, using AI at your practice, and how clinicians can keep up with evolving technology.
Lex, owner of Lex Lancaster Creative Co. is a physical therapist turned digital entrepreneur who helps health and wellness business owners with all things digital marketing.
In this conversation, Darryl, Emma, and Lex discuss topics such as:
Where are practitioners missing the mark with tech?
Why your website is crucial for first impressions
Why pre-arrival for prospective clients is important
Importance of SEO for clinicians
Startup Clinic: Tech Systems you need
The top strategies for consistent website content creation
Using ChatGPT to create content
Red flags of digital marketing companies
Follow: Darryl at @darrylyardley, Emma at @pressplayphysio, and Lex at @lexlancaster_
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