The Healthy Business Lab Podcast

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, or seeking ways to foster growth, this episode offers practical tips and inspiration to help you on your journey.

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 your business and personal wellness.

Tune in to hear key takeaways from past episodes and get inspired for the next chapter!

In this episode of The Healthy Business Lab Podcast, we sit down with Darran Yeow, an optometrist and business owner, to discuss the often-overlooked connection between eye health and business performance. 

With increased screen time affecting productivity and well-being, Darran shares expert insights on:

✔️ How digital screens impact focus, energy, and long-term eye health

✔️ Practical habits to reduce eye strain and fatigue

✔️ The journey of building a successful optometry practice

✔️ The power of having systems for multiple locations

✔️ Evolving the team recruitment process

✔️ Why self-care is essential for sustainable business growth

Are you balancing business growth and well-being? In this episode, Sara Woodroffe shares powerful insights on how to create a successful business without sacrificing your health and happiness.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ The hidden dangers of burnout in business

✅ How to set boundaries and work smarter

✅ Scaling strategies that don’t require overworking

✅ Self-care habits to help you thrive

Guest: Sara Woodroffe (Director, Simply Stronger Exercise Physiology)

Are you growing a business that truly aligns with your purpose? In this episode, Kezia shares her journey of balancing impact, authenticity, and sustainable growth in the health industry.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to build a business with purpose

✅ Breaking industry norms & making an impact

✅ Creating an authentic brand in health & wellness

✅ Sustainable growth strategies for entrepreneurs

Guest: Kezia Tieck (Founder, Staying Independent)

Are you taking care of your own health while helping others? In this episode, Pip Reed shares expert strategies on nutrition, self-care, and business growth for health professionals.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Self-care tips for health professionals

✅ How to use business experiments to grow your practice

✅ The role of structured programs in client success

✅ Perimenopause and women’s health insights

✅ Marketing strategies for sustainable growth

Guest: Pip Reed (Founder, Pip Reed Nutrition)

Building a business isn’t easy, but Matt & Marcus have found ways to stay resilient, motivated, and focused despite the challenges.

In this episode, we talk about:

✅ How to navigate challenges in allied health businesses

✅ The mindset shifts that changed everything

✅ Practical leadership strategies that work

Connect with us:

LinkedIn → https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-healthy-business-lab

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

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

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Do you feel overwhelmed by everything your practice needs from you? Claire Wu shares her proven techniques and actionable strategies to help you build mental resilience, reset your nervous system, and more!

What you’ll learn:

✅ How resetting the nervous system helps reduce anxiety

✅ Practical strategies for overcoming mental health barriers ✅ The importance of mental resilience in business success

 ✅ Ideas on growing a business through trial and error in different markets

 ✅ The impact on addressing limiting beliefs with clients

Connect with us:

LinkedIn → https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-healthy-business-lab

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

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

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Welcome to the Healthy Business Lab Podcast!

Looking to build a sustainable, profitable, and impactful business in the allied health space? This podcast is for you!

In our very first episode, host Craig Minter shares:

✅ His background in the allied health space.

✅ Why this podcast was created

✅ What you can expect from upcoming episodes

Listen now and Join us in this experiment! 

If you are an allied health business owner, we'd love to hear and share your experiences. Drop an "Interested" in the comments below and we'll be in touch to get you on for an interview :)

Connect with us:

Youtube →https://www.youtube.com/@thehealthybusinesslab

Website → https://thehealthybusinesslab.com/

LinkedIn → https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-healthy-business-lab

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

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

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