Anne Melville's journey into podiatry is anything but conventional. After stepping away from her studies to raise a family, she returned years later to complete her degree, balancing travel, parenting, and financial pressure along the way.

In this episode, Anne shares how she built a successful private practice in a small Scottish town and implemented a membership model that now supports both her business and her lifestyle. The result has been increased stability, stronger patient relationships, and the ability to create a genuine sense of community.

We also explore the importance of professional connection, overcoming self-doubt, and why podiatrists who stay engaged with their peers are far more likely to thrive in the long term.

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In this episode, Tyson Franklin is joined by Melbourne Podiatrists, Richard Chasen, for a deep and thought-provoking discussion about business, life choices, and what success really looks like in podiatry.

They explore the idea that while you can have anything you want, you can't have everything, and how this impacts decisions around hiring, income, lifestyle, and long-term career direction. The conversation also challenges common beliefs about money, patient care, and what it truly takes to build a sustainable practice.

This episode is ideal for podiatrists who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next move and are looking for clarity and practical insights to move forward.

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This episode is a special one. It's a conversation from my previous podcast, It's No Secret with Dr T, recorded back in 2020—long before the Savannah Bananas became the global sensation they are today.

Back then, Jesse Cole was already doing things differently, selling out games and rethinking what a sporting experience could be.

But what makes this episode so valuable isn't baseball… It's business.

Jesse shares how shifting focus from product to experience completely transformed his team. The same principles apply directly to podiatry clinics and small businesses. How you make people feel matters more than what you do.

If you want to stand out, build loyalty, and create a business people talk about, this episode will get you thinking differently about everything you do.

1. You're not in the business you think you're in.

2. Experience always beats product.

3. Stop focusing on money and focus on moments.

4. Remove friction wherever possible.

5. Make your patients feel something.

6. Small touches create a big impact.

7. Stand out by doing things differently.

8. Build fans, not just customers.

9. Community drives long-term growth.

10. If people talk about you, your marketing is done for you.

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In this episode, Tyson Franklin welcomes back Melbourne podiatrist James Ferrie, the owner of My Sports Podiatrist, to explore regenerative medicine and ultrasound-guided treatment techniques.

James shares insights into prolotherapy, PRP and nerve hydrodissection, explaining how these approaches stimulate healing in degenerative tissues and relieve nerve-related pain.

The conversation also covers clinical growth, continuous learning and why podiatrists should never feel trapped in the type of practice they've created.

• Regenerative medicine focuses on stimulating tissue healing rather than only managing pain.
• Prolotherapy and PRP aim to restart the body's natural repair processes.
• Ultrasound allows clinicians to assess and treat structures with far greater precision.
• Chronic foot and ankle conditions often involve degenerative changes rather than inflammation.
• Nerve hydrodissection can relieve neuropathic pain by releasing nerve compression.
• Learning ultrasound requires practice and patience, but adds enormous clinical value.
• Some of the best learning opportunities come from outside podiatry conferences.
• Developing a clinical niche can transform both your practice and your professional satisfaction.
• If you feel stuck clinically, it may be time to pivot your practice direction.
• Continuous learning keeps clinical practice interesting and rewarding.

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This week, I'm digging deep into the archives and bringing back one of the most powerful conversations I've had on the podcast. Episode 64 originally aired in 2020, and it went gangbusters. But many of you who've discovered the show more recently may never have heard it.

My guest is Dr Dave Weiman, psychologist and leadership consultant from Pennsylvania. Dave has worked with business owners across multiple industries, including podiatry, and in this episode, we explore something far more important than marketing tactics or business growth strategies.

We dive into why motivation alone isn't enough. Why "follow your passion" advice can sometimes derail people. And how drifting away from your purpose, values, and best self can quietly turn a fulfilling career into a routine grind.

We also discuss something every podiatrist has likely experienced: the plateau. That stage where podiatry feels repetitive. Where the spark dims. Where you start questioning whether you're in the right profession. Dave offers practical ways to reconnect with what first lit you up.

If you've ever felt stuck, overworked, disconnected, or simply in need of a reset, this episode will help you zoom out and recalibrate.

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In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I'm joined by Dr Jae Grymes from Delaware, USA, a dual board-certified dental anaesthesiologist and paediatric dentist. While her clinical world is dentistry, you'll quickly realise how similar our professions are.

We dive into the realities of healthcare today, debt, corporate pressure, perfectionism, burnout, and the silent struggles many clinicians face but rarely talk about openly. Jae shares her personal journey through grief, professional dissatisfaction, and rebuilding her mindset from the ground up.

We discuss why "everything is hard until it's easy," how skills compound over time, and why you should never apologise for your fees when you've earned your expertise.

But we also talk about the privilege of being in healthcare and the importance of balance.

One of the big themes in this episode is comparison. Comparing your clinic, your income, your house, your car, and how dangerous that can be when you don't know what's happening behind closed doors.

We finish with a powerful reminder from Ferris Bueller:
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it".

This episode isn't about marketing tactics or business systems. It's about perspective.

If you're building a business and want it to support your life instead of consume it, maybe it's time for a different conversation.

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In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I welcome back Michael Stephenson from AA Podiatry in Glasgow to talk about the evolution of Tomorrow's Podiatry and why soft skills may be the most undervalued asset in our profession.

We cover a lot in this conversation — public speaking, networking, mentorship, student leadership, culture, the importance of belonging and how Tomorrow's Podiatry Awards have grown since 2019.

But the real theme? Confidence changes everything.

1. Soft skills are career multipliers.

2. Public speaking builds professional confidence.

3. Networking should start early in your career.

4. Belonging increases retention in podiatry.

5. Leadership can be developed, not just inherited.

6. Recognition builds motivation.

7. Community reduces isolation.

8. Culture shapes long-term professional identity.

9. Mentorship accelerates growth.

10. Confidence compounds over time.

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Joe Keain from Pod Fit Podiatry in Adelaide, Australia, returns to the Podiatry Legends Podcast to share his top 10 lessons from his first 10 years in podiatry.

This episode explores responsibility, skill development, professional growth and why time moves faster than you think.

We cover career control, marketing awareness, patient boundaries, and the importance of communication in building trust.

If you want to be more intentional about your next decade in podiatry, this conversation is for you. WARNING: There is some mild coarse language in this episode.

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• You are responsible for your career growth.

• Repetition builds confidence and competence.

• Today's small tasks can create tomorrow's opportunities.

• Visibility matters in your community.

• Early career learning compounds later.

• Skills increase earning potential.

• Don't outsource blindly.

• Boundaries prevent burnout.

• Communication builds trust.

• Be intentional — time moves fast.