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Imposter Syndrome! Have you had it? Do you currently have it? Or are you like Claire and Erin who feel like they don’t really until they hear the definition of Imposter Syndrome and realize it happens all the time?! Everyone you know and admire has had it or experienced it at one time or another. In today’s show we’ll discuss some tangible ways this might be showing up for you (even if you’re not consciously labeling it Imposter Syndrome) and what to do about it! Let’s normalize this happening, normalize celebrating wins, and put into place tactics to combat it so you keep showing up to do the work you’re meant to do!

Follow Emily Duval Ledger @biz.coach.emily and NeuroCollaborative @neurocollaborative 

We’re doing something a little different on today’s show! Are you using poles with your neuro clients? Using poles can be a great way for your clients to get a full body workout, increase intensity during therapeutic activities, navigate difficult terrain, improve arm swing, assist with balance, and improve gait. But not all poles are created equal, so we needed to learn more!  

We invited 2 of our Sparkies (aka NeuroSpark members) to the show to have a genuine conversation about Urban Poling so we could all learn more! Han Ngyuen, PT, DPT, NCS, owner of Neubility Rehab in Florida reached out to us wanting to learn more about Urban Poling. We decided the best thing to do was to invite her and Joy Cochran, PT, DPT, CEEAA owner of JOY Explorations in Wisconsin and master trainer for Urban Poling to the I Love Neuro podcast so we could record the conversation so everyone could learn more!

In the show you’ll learn the difference between Activator Poles and other poles, the benefits of using poles, how to use them (for fitness, as an assistive device, etc), who should use poles, ideas for balance, freezing of gait, and fitness and more!

Urban Poling Website: www.urbanpoling.com find techniques and education

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https://joyexplorations.com

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IG and FB @neubilityrehab

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On today’s show we interview Benga Adeeko, the CEO of MQT Innovations, maker of the NewGait device, an innovative gait rehab device. An engineer by background, Benga accidentally stumbled into the rehab world with his product that was originally designed to help athletes sprint faster when a physical therapist tried the device on her patient with an incomplete spinal cord injury. Pre-NewGait the patient’s walking was extremely limited, but after training with the NewGait she was able to complete a 5K and has since recovered function fully. We asked Benga all about how the device works, who it works best for, can patients don/doff it, how does it fit into the plan of care, and more! It is so helpful to learn all about the things that are out there to assist our patients with their recovery. Sometimes as a clinician the right tool can help accelerate a patient's progress, and this may be one of them for you like it's shaping up to be for Erin’s client!

Learn more about NewGait and Benga at:

www.thenewgait.com

https://www.facebook.com/TheNewGait/

https://www.instagram.com/the_newgait/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenewgait/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benga-adeeko

[email protected]

Watch videos and testimonials here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAOL4NzPl3FmZzvadDRWkmg

Do you feel strung along by other people’s expectations, needs, and desires of you? Maybe you’re answering emails at all hours of the day and night. Maybe you feel compelled to provide comprehensive solutions to people during times that aren’t their scheduled appointment time. Maybe you feel bad saying you don’t want to work on the weekend even though you technically could. In today’s episode we talk about boundaries. A concept that’s become common language, yet not talked about the way we’re going to discuss it: as a neuro professional.  

Join us today as we share actual examples and experiences from our work lives and coaching clients’. You’re sure to reflect on your own practice and how you can improve your communication, be more clear, take the lead, and let your clients relax because they know you’ve got it handled. Setting boundaries for your clients does not make them angry. On the contrary, it eases their anxiety because they know you’re in charge.  

For anyone looking for a helpful resource, check out this great book! Boundary Boss by Terri Cole

One of the pioneers in dystonia research and treatment joined us today on the show! We were thrilled to sit down with Dr. Nancy Byl to hear about her fascinating career and take a tiny peek into her knowledge-filled brain. She is a leading expert on treating dystonia and has a comprehensive approach to working with individuals with dystonia that includes improving their stress, lifestyle and sleep in addition to training motor control. However, sensory processing is an often overlooked and misunderstood aspect critical to recovery. Dr. Byl believes variety and fun are key components in rehabilitation and describes interesting ways she incorporates it into all of her treatment sessions, no matter whom she’s working with. She’s a huge supporter for the physical therapy profession and continues to advocate for advancements in care, research, and access. She is an incredible role model and human being. We can’t wait for you to learn more about Dr. Byl in this episode!!

Did you know there’s work out there that uses your clinical skills in a non-clinical way? Sure, most clinicians LOVE to treat patients and clients, but things can change. Maybe you get burned out. Maybe you need to move. Maybe you want more variety. Maybe you just want less clinical work as the years go by. Did you know you had options? In this week’s episode we interviewed Danielle Blankenship, a biomedical engineer turned neuro PT who also happens to work in a non-clinical neuro role at NeuroCollaborative helping us pursue our mission of transforming healthcare and maximizing knowledge translation!

In the show Danielle will share how she came to realize she wanted non-clinical work and what the process of looking for that was like. She gives her top tips for anyone looking for a new role (what to stay and not to say to potential employers), and what the most important pieces are when trying to decide if another path is a good fit for you.

This episode shows that opportunities are out there if you open yourself up to them, ask the right questions, and follow your strengths.

Reach out to Danielle (and us) at [email protected] any time to learn more!

As busy as we all are we still want to learn new things and improve as healthcare professionals. So how do you go about doing that? Learn from us and our colleagues about the best way to keep growing well into your career! We share top takeaways from our recent lessons inside NeuroSpark and what’s coming up this summer! So much great stuff!

NeuroSpark is open for a limited time at the time of this episode being published! Learn more at www.neurocollaborative.com/neurospark

So you’re a therapist and treating patients is your thing. Yes! That’s amazing. Did you know you can do pretty much anything with the skills you’ve gained as a therapist to meet your own life goals and desires?! The beauty of our profession is there are so many ways you can make the impact you desire. On today’s show Erin talks to an ortho PT turned running coach who helps Real Life Runners create more health, balance, and happiness while achieving their running goals. She’s seen too many people get caught in the cycle of chasing performance and getting injured and has a different approach that allows you to not only achieve your goals but actually enjoy the process too. Don’t worry if you’re not a runner. As Angie points out, the running is only a vehicle or metaphor for finding satisfaction in all the areas of your life. Runners and non-runners alike will gain so much value and insight from this episode!

Website: https://www.realliferunners.com/

Apple Podcasts/iTunes:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-life-runners-with-angie-and-kevin-brown/id1289108492

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4eGgcWP4ZQzvcHHzt6ryUH

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realliferunners

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realliferunners

On today’s show Erin interviews a brilliant, multi-passionate neuro physical therapist who followed her strengths and curiosities throughout her career. Heather Bhide has been a neuro PT for over 15 years and talks about the twists and turns of her career showing you that there are so many amazing opportunities in our field. One of her specialty treatment areas is facial rehab and we spent some time learning the do’s and don’ts of rehabilitation from facial paralysis. She is also someone who excels in strategic planning and shares her perspectives on how that has been used in her career. More recently Heather became interested in financial planning. She notes the parallels between financial planning and physical therapy and believes the approach should always be goal-centered. There are so many takeaways from todays’ conversation whether you’re new in your career or have been at it a while like us you will leave feeling inspired and informed!

Feel free to get in touch with Heather by emailing her at: [email protected]

You can also schedule a free 30-minute information session to talk about your financial picture with Heather at: https://calendly.com/achieveyourfinancialdreams

What’s the most difficult challenge you’ve faced in your business? And how did you overcome it? That’s the question Emily posed to us today. Business is a beautiful, fun and exciting journey. It’s not for the faint of heart. It’s a crash course in growth and self discovery, so with that comes both the highs and the lows. On today’s show we share some of our most difficult moments in business and how we made it through to the other side. Our sweaty shares had to do with very difficult money conversations, hiring and separation from employees that didn’t go as planned, and partnership woes. Those of you with businesses out there will appreciate our candidness and key takeaways because you’ll see that you are not alone if you’re facing challenges too!