In this episode, Courtenay explores why completing more CPD does not automatically lead to confidence in women’s health practice.

We unpack the gap between learning information and applying it in complex, real-world presentations, and why women’s health requires depth, integration, and clinical reasoning rather than checklists and protocols.

This episode sets the foundation for what it truly means to practise with confidence and intention in women’s health.

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This six-month mentorship is designed to help clinicians move beyond surface-level learning and develop genuine confidence, clinical reasoning, and exceptional practice in women’s health.

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There’s a dark side to professional development.
Too often, we sit in a lecture, tick off a CPD point, or read another research paper and walk away with knowledge, but not the ability to actually use it.

Knowledge is power… but only if your practical skills are up to date.

In this episode, we’re talking about the gap between knowing and doing, and why it’s one of the biggest reasons clinicians feel stuck, uninspired, or unconfident in their practice.

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When you hear “women’s health,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many clinicians, it’s pelvic floor or pre/postnatal care.

But here’s the truth: women’s health isn’t a niche. It’s half the population — spanning every stage of life, every body system, and every health condition. If you still think of it as a narrow specialty, you’re missing enormous opportunities to grow as a clinician and truly impact lives.

In this episode, I’m challenging the idea of women’s health as “small” and showing why it’s actually one of the broadest, most complex fields you can work in.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why women’s health is a field, not a box
• The unique skillsets you build when working in pelvic health, endometriosis, menopause, pregnancy, oncology, and more
• How complexity shows up when phases of life and health conditions overlap
• Why layering skills across women’s health makes you irreplaceable as a clinician
• How HER Education and WHAES are designed to help you build not just knowledge, but practical application
  
  

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This episode is all about the making of the very first Women’s Health and Exercise Summit (WHAES). Tanisha and I share the vision that sparked the event, what they hope it brings to women’s health care, and some of the behind-the-scenes stories of bringing it to life.

You’ll hear why WHAES is designed to feel different from traditional professional development, what it means for the future of women’s health education, and how community and collaboration are at the heart of it all.

If you’re curious about the event, love a good behind-the-scenes story, or want to be part of shaping the future of women’s health, this is the episode to tune into.

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In this episode I’m joined by Sam, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Yoga Teacher/Trainer and founder of Sama Wellbeing. Sam’s work merges evidence-based movement prescription with yoga therapy, breathwork, and education to create a truly integrated approach to rehabilitation.

We dive into what it means to support people living with invisible illness, why restorative practices are such a powerful part of rehab, and how blending western science with eastern traditions opens up new opportunities for care.

Whether you’re an exercise physiologist, allied health professional, or simply curious about different ways to support women’s health, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about how movement can change lives.

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by Rachel Tidy, an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who works in mental health inpatient and day program settings with a strong focus on women’s health.

Rachel brings a mind–body connection and HAES, weight-neutral framework into her practice, supporting women to build safe, positive, and empowering relationships with movement. She works with clients navigating disordered eating recovery, compulsive exercise behaviours, trauma histories, and invisible illnesses such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, EDS, and POTS.

This conversation shines a light on the less-visible but incredibly important role of EPs in women’s mental health care and the value of meeting clients where they are to foster safety, choice, and empowerment.

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When we hear “accessible healthcare,” most of us think about geography or cost. But real accessibility goes far beyond location and price.

In this episode, I’m unpacking what accessibility really looks like in practice — from the design of your clinic space to the culture you create, the inclusivity of your language, and the way you show up as a clinician.

You’ll hear:

• Why telehealth alone doesn’t guarantee access
• How physical spaces can unintentionally exclude people
• The role of affordability and creative service models
• Why accessibility is also emotional and cultural
• How soft skills like listening and empathy are just as important as clinical expertise

Accessibility isn’t optional, it’s essential. And it’s not solved by a single clinic model, it’s a mindset we need to carry through every layer of our work.

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Today I’m joined by Meredith Woolsey from Move to Live in South Australia. Meredith is an exercise physiologist whose work is grounded in creating truly inclusive health care.

In this episode, we dive into weight stigma, what it is, how it shows up in health care, and why it matters for us as clinicians. Meredith shares her insights on shifting the way we approach client care so that every person feels respected, supported, and safe in their health journey.

This is an important conversation for anyone working in women’s health and beyond, and one that will challenge you to reflect on your own practice.

If you’re passionate about delivering better care for women and supporting clients beyond the surface, this episode is a must-listen.

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about the real key to evolving as a women’s health practitioner, layering your skillset.

This isn’t about collecting random PD certificates or ticking boxes for CPD points. This is about strategically building on what you already know so you can stand out in a crowded space, attract more aligned clients, and become the clinician that GPs and allied health professionals prioritise referring to.

We also dive into how continuous learning keeps your work interesting, prevents burnout, and helps you reconnect with your clinical purpose when things feel flat.

Whether you’re just starting in women’s health or you’ve been in the game for a while, this episode is your nudge to pause, reflect, and look at your growth through a new lens.

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So many women’s health issues come with a hidden layer: trauma. From birth trauma and medical gaslighting to subtle, cumulative stress that lives in the body, these experiences shape how women feel, function, and heal. Yet, most exercise physiologists were never trained to recognise or address trauma’s impact—until now.

In this groundbreaking episode, Courtenay sits down with Stuart McDonald, exercise physiologist, educator, and trauma specialist, to explore why EPs are uniquely positioned to work with clients affected by trauma, and how the Working with Trauma & Women’s Health Program is redefining what’s possible in clinical care.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Why so many women’s health concerns have roots in trauma—and how trauma can show up physically in the body.
• Why “being trauma-informed” is not enough—and what it really means to integrate trauma work into exercise physiology.
• The truth behind the phrase “trauma is stored in the body,” and why releasing trauma isn’t always the goal.
• How EPs can stay in scope while working with clients affected by trauma—without needing to become therapists.
• Stuart’s personal journey through injury, chronic fatigue, and emotional healing, and how it shaped his unique clinical approach.
• Powerful tools like the Salience and Valence framework to help EPs understand what’s truly important to each client.
• How exercise can either help—or unintentionally harm—trauma survivors, and how to navigate this complexity safely.
• Stories of real client transformations, including women who went from housebound to travelling overseas through integrated trauma care.

PLUS A deep dive into the four lessons covered in the Working with Trauma & Women’s Health Program, including:

• Defining Trauma & Scope of Practice
• Valence, Salience, Longings & Strivings
• Hypervigilance, Avoidance & Dissociation
• Agency, Power of Action & The Role of Exercise Physiology

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