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 sustainability are ongoing considerations.

This episode focuses on balancing passion with practical business decisions, setting boundaries to protect mental health, and creating business models that support both clients and clinicians. It’s an honest and practical conversation for business owners and leaders looking to grow without burning out.

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Connect with Hermione Chettle:

Website → https://www.houseofspeech.com.au/

Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/houseofspeech_/

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/hermione-chettle-8b0432155/

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 “micro moments” can make a real difference. They also discuss the role of workplace culture, connection, and environment in supporting mental health.

Brett introduces the Seven Pillars of Self-Care, offering a practical framework that leaders and professionals can use to reduce burnout and support long-term performance — without adding more complexity to the day.

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LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-self-care-zone/

Website → https://theselfcarezone.com/

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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 matters, the value of experimenting in business, and how coaching can create transformative outcomes. This episode is packed with practical tips and encouragement for allied health practitioners looking to grow their businesses while staying grounded.

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Connect with The OT Coach Australia:Website →  https://www.theotcoach.au/

OT Coaching Confidential Podcast → https://www.theotcoach.au/podcasts/ot-coaching-confidential 

OT Unplugged Podcast → https://www.verveotlearning.com.au/podcast 

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyce-svensk-the-ot-coach-australia/

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 practical ways to experiment in business, ask better questions, and reduce the constant pressure of being “everything” in the business.

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Website → https://www.theefficiencylab.com.au/ 

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Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/theefficiencylabau/ 

Linkedin → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-sim/

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, professional development, and fostering a culture of connection.

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Website → https://www.simplystronger.com.au/ 

Linkedin → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-woodroffe-1aa18077/ 

Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/simplystronger/

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 money can transform financial stress into clarity and confidence. Through the Quality Mind framework, she helps business owners uncover limiting beliefs, reprogram unhelpful thought patterns, and build greater self-awareness — essential traits for effective leadership in the allied health sector.

This conversation offers practical tools and mindset strategies to help allied health professionals create thriving, purpose-driven businesses grounded in emotional intelligence and financial wellbeing.

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Connect with Kim Macdonald:

Website → https://www.kimmacdonald.com.au/

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmacdonaldmoneymindlifemastery/

Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KimMacdonaldCo/

Email → [email protected]

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-building, and industry adaptability for allied health professionals preparing for the future.

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Website → https://athletickoala.com.au/

Linkedin → https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-clark-helps-ndis-providers-with-marketing/

Podcast → https://athletickoala.com.au/podcast-ndis-provider-growth-journey/

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 ownership with mental health and the impact her work has had on both clients and her team.

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Website → https://centreforchilddevelopment.com/

Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amanda.j.abel

Linkedin → https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-abel-a302b120/

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 approach to money. A practical conversation for allied health professionals who want to build strong, sustainable practices.

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Website → https://www.lifeworksot.com.au/

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Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/lifeworksoccupationaltherapy

Linkedin → https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeworksot/

Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@LifeworksOT/videos

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 clear career pathways, Claire shows how she built a neurodiversity-affirming practice that delivers results for both clients and clinicians.

A practical conversation for allied health business owners looking to scale with purpose, lead with confidence, and build a practice that attracts the right people.

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LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairebritton-ot/

Connect with Neuroinclusion:

Website → https://www.neuroinclusion.com.au/

Tiktok → https://www.tiktok.com/@neuroinclusion

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/neuroinclusionau/

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