The Physio Coach Podcast
Episodes
with Simon Cabot - Why Pain Persists: Stress, Nervous System & Recovery
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Physio Coach Podcast, Charlie Goodchild sits down with our very own pain specialist Simon Cabot to unpack the real drivers behi...
with Alex Morrell - Why Great Physios Think Like Coaches
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Physio Coach Podcast, host Charlie Goodchild sits down with Alex Morrell, physiotherapist, clinic owner, and former sports phys...
Physiotherapy Needs To Change - Matt Todman (Founder of Six Physio)
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Physio Coach Podcast, host Charlie Goodchild sits down with Matt Todman, physiotherapist and founder of Six Physio, to explore ...
with Adrian D'Costa - Building a Values-Driven Physio Business
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Physio Coach Podcast, host Charlie Goodchild is joined by Adrian D’Costa, physiotherapist and founder of The Running Room in ...
with Steve Mayers - Why Great Physios Ask Better Questions
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The best physios don’t just treat — they coach. In the first Physio Coach Podcast of 2026, Charlie Goodchild is joined by London-based psychologis...
with Liz Bayley - Why Dancers Get Injured: Foot Mechanics, Bone Stress & The Realities of Rehab
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie sits down with Liz Bayley — specialist dance and sport physio, foot & ankle expert, and one of the most experienced clinicians working i...
with Lewis Paris - Why Physios Should Think More Like Coaches
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to craft a training system that lasts even when life’s full-speed? This week on The Physio Coach Podcast, Charlie Goodchild sits d...
with Dr George Bownes - Collaboration, Rehab and the Future of MSK Care
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Physio Coach Podcast, Charlie Goodchild is joined by Dr George Bownes @citius.health — consultant in sports & exercise me...
with Andrew Goodall and Dr Kash Akhtar - The Truth About Knees: Myths, Rehab, and Surgery
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special live episode, Charlie is joined by Andrew Goodall, specialist physiotherapist , and Dr. Kash Akhtar, consultant orthopaedic knee ...
with Nicola Graham - From Physio to Coach to Entrepreneur
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Physio Coach Podcast, host Charlie Goodchild speaks with Nicola Graham — ex-physiotherapist, entrepreneur, and strategy consu...
with Rushabh Savla - The Physio Entrepreneur’s Playbook
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to turn setbacks into success? In this episode, Charlie Goodchild sits down with physiotherapist and entrepreneur Rushabh Savla, who...
with Ben Ashworth - Lessons in High Performance
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to thrive as a physiotherapist in elite sport — and beyond? In this episode, we speak with performance physio and founder of Athle...
with Andy Zamar - Why Psychiatry Needs a Revolution
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a world-leading psychiatrist challenges the system from within? Dr. Andy Zamar — recognised globally for his work in treatment-res...
with Robin Hughes - Train Your Mind Like Your Body
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Mental fitness is the reps you don’t see.” In this episode of The Better Never Ends podcast, host Charlie Goodchild sits down with Robin Hughes...
with Richmond Stace - You Can’t Treat Pain, You Have to Transform Your Life
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"What if everything you thought you knew about pain was only part of the story?" In this episode of The Better Health Podcast, host Charlie Goodchild ...
with Alexandra Orfanides - Understanding Hypermobility: The Truth About Being 'Too Bendy'
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back after a short hiatus, we're joined by hypermobility specialist and osteopath Alexandra Orfanides where we unpack the complexities and misconcepti...
with Dr Steve Mayers - What do ADHD, Narcissism and Accents have in Common? Rethinking Mental Health
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking conversation, psychologist Dr Steve Mayers joins host Charlie Goodchild to explore the deeper layers of mental health. From ...
with Pele Zac - Beyond Motivation: The Real Keys to Health
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the smallest change in your daily routine could lead to a massive health breakthrough? In this episode, Pele Zac (Founder of Mindset Meets Mov...
with Simon Cabot: The Simplicity of Health in a Complex World (Part 2 Stress and Relationships)
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you just surviving, or are you truly thriving? In this episode, Charlie Goodchild welcomes back Simon Cabot to dive into the final pillars of thei...
with Rory Macdonald - From Knowing to Doing: The Mindset Behind Lasting Lifestyle Change
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us know what we should be doing for our health, but why is it so hard to make it stick? 🤔 In this episode of The Better Health Podcast, we...
with Simon Cabot: The Simplicity of Health in a Complex World (Part 1 - Movement, Sleep, Nutrition)
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Simon Cabot, a Chronic Pain Physiotherapist and Longevity Expert with over 20 years of experience. Simon shares his...
with Dale Hayes - A Journey Through Knee Osteoarthritis After Arthrosamid
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Better Health Podcast has its first sponsor! Our friends @arthrosamid kindly agreed to sponsor some selected episodes. To kick this off we welcome...
Persistent Pain: Rethinking Recovery with Nick Hannah
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Better Health Podcast, we’re joined by Nick Hannah, a physiotherapist and coach with extensive experience in helping individu...
with Milly Pickles - Defying Odds: Manifestation Through Action
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Milly Pickles is a trailblazing para-athlete, disability advocate, and social media influencer who has turned personal adversity into a platform for i...
with Aidan O' Flaherty - Recover, Strengthen, Perform: The Physio's Guide to Better Running
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aidan O' Flaherty aka The Irish Physio takes us on a journey from addiction to a love for running. Specialising in running injuries and performance, A...
with Richie Norton - Beyond The Breath: Exploring The Benefits Of Breathwork
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former rugby player turned trailblazing human performance and leadership coach, Richie Norton exhibits a ruthless commitment towards excellence. With ...
with Rob Madden - Managing Recovery for Peak Performance
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Madden is a physio and performance coach with a diverse knowledge of all things health. He has worked with many different high level athletes, CEO...
with Pete Taylor - The Unmasked Man: Redefining Strength And Vulnerability
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A mentor, growth coach and founder of Heroic Man, Pete Taylor helps men become the most heroic version of themselves. If you would like to find out ...
with Anisha Joshi - An Osteopath's Guide To 'Heal Your Back'
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hot off the press, @osteoanisha releases her new book in October, @betterneverends podcast got the exclusive release months ago. We spoke at length ab...
with Ben Steele-Turner - Progress Over Perfection: The Art of Balanced Eating
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Steele-Turner (@physiutrition) is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Nutritionist currently studying the impact of nutrition and weight managem...
with Dr Steve James - The Longevity Blueprint: A Guide To Healthy Aging
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having worked for 12 years as a critical care consultant, exercise testing, and managing fatigue and breathlessness, Dr Steve James has seen enough pa...
with Dr Pauline Chiarizia - Tension Deserves Attention: A Psychologist’s Perspective of Trauma
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
London-based counseling psychologist, Dr Pauline Chiarizia, is committed to having her clients become less affected by their anxiety, move through tra...
with Kash Akhtar - Joint Effort: Tackling Knee Arthritis
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Specializing in knees, Kash Akhtar is an orthopaedic surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust and Cleveland Clinic London. He is co-founder of Orthohub and c...
with Liam Holmes - No Nonsense Nutrition: No Fads, Just Facts
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of PH Nutrition, now Head of Performance Nutrition at Marchon and with over 16 years of experience working in elite sport, Liam Holmes cuts th...
with Dan ONeill - Coaching Nine To Fivers To Feel Like Athletes
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coaching 'Nine To Fivers' to feel like athletes, Dan ONeill has coached in some of London’s top gyms with professional athletes and inspiring client...
with Ceri - Tuned into Wellness: A DJ's Journey Through Alternative Medicine
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week is not your typical episode, nor your typical guest. Ceri is a DJ and wellness advocate and has played all around the world, alongside the l...
with Danny Ly - Longevity Decoded: The Keys To Healthy Aging
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a multi-disciplinary health coach, Danny Ly @thediabetesguy combines nutrition, exercise and functional medicine to help people live sustainably he...
with Nick Garcia - How To Coach Record-Breaking Athletes
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Garcia is a performance coach working with both athletes and the general population and specialises in turning long-distance runners into stronge...
with Fran Whitfield - From Diagnosis to Thriving: Exercise and the Cancer Journey
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 25, Fran Whitfield was given 2 years to live. After changing hospitals, brain surger...
with Matt Murray-Downing - Physio to Physio: Breaking Down Pain
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chatted to Matt Murray-Downing on the podcast. Matt is part of the team at Better and is a physiotherapist with extensive experience. He ...
with Peter Horobin - How Useful Is Data For Athletes?
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Osteopath and clinical director at Acer House Practice, Peter Horobin has worked and supported elite team GB sprinters and Olympians. With a special...
with Sam McGowan - Why Women Should Be Lifting Heavy Sh*t
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of the Strong AF Club, Sam McGowan is a London-based personal trainer with passion for empowering women to lift heavy sh*t. Over the past 4 ...
with Anthony Fletcher - Aka Dr Lactate, Explains the Secrets to Running Fast (The Answers Might Surprise You!)
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of Onetrack, Anthony Fletcher is a biomechanics coach with over twenty years experience training individuals, teams and working with global fi...
with Dr Anna McLaughlin - A Neuroscientists Take on Tackling Stress, Depression and Obesity
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of Sci-translate, Dr Anna McLaughlin is an Academic Neuroscientist and has authored and co-authored multiple academic papers in prestigious ne...
with Josh Patterson: Running 76 Marathons, In 76 days, In All 76 UK cities: Completed It (Just)
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reality TV star and multiple world-record holder, Josh Patterson has added another to his list: 76 marathons, in 76 days, in all 76 UK cities. We di...
with Dr Martin James Turner: The Psychology Of Athletic Pursuit
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning researcher, practitioner sport and exercise psychologist, Dr Martin James Turner has worked with a number of professional athletes acros...
with Jake Webster: Do Physios Need To Be More Creative?
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Webster joins us in the podcast studio today. (@jakewebsterphysio) Founder of Pioneer Physio and one of the brilliant minds behind The Nerdy Phys...
with Marjolein Dutry van Haeften: A Holistic Approach to Women’s Health and Nutrition
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we are hosting Marjolein Dutry van Haeften (@hormoniously). Having been diagnosed with Endometriosis at 30 and later with a...
with Jonathan Cairns: The Modern Chiropractor: The Blurred Line Between Effective Practice and Entertainment
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A friend, colleague and rival, Jonathan Cairns is an outstanding chiropractor based in Soho, London. We discuss the history of Chiropractic, where the...
with Aisling Freir. The Female Athlete: Shifting the Women’s Health Paradigm.
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A young physio with a bright future ahead of her, Aisling Freir is passionate about changing the paradigm around women's health for the better. We'...
with Jon Bolding & Dave Lewis: Elite Athletes in Powerchair Football Battling Through Life to Achieve their Dreams
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Bolding and Dave Lewis play a sport that you've likely never heard of: Powerchair Football. They use electric wheelchairs to navigate through life...
with Andy Stanbury: Should we all be getting a massage?
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The surprising answer to this question, from a leading Soft Tissue Therapist, will change your mind on what massage really does, how it works, and who...
with Dr Deschu Sahayam: How staring into the eyes of death made her question everything she knew about life
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The title says it all. This is a really powerful episode. We discuss her near death experience with COVID-19 and how it defined her. You'll hear how...
with Connor Campbell: How to Build Lifelong Habits in the Gym
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Connor Campbell aka @connorliftsstuff , founder of @stoicstrengthsystems , is a strength & conditioning coach who has worked with both elite athletes ...
Better Never Ends Podcast Trailer
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast is back, and it's better! Here's the trailer for the rebranded podcast: Better Never Ends. New episodes are edited and ready to go, here...
with Richard Tucker: Pushing for a Personal Best
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a few months off, we are back to bring you the wisdom of Richard Tucker, the director of The Human Performance Lab, to find out to achieve that ...
with James Phillips. The Challenges of Challenges: Always Learning, Always Striving for More
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Phillips, a Strength & Conditioning Coach also known as @optimalstrength_ joins Charlie & Andy for episode 17 fresh off the back of completing t...
with Mike James: The Science & Psychology of the Endurance Athlete
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Charlie & Andy cover some serious ground with the fantastic Mike James, aka @the_endurance_physio. Drifting through the world of an en...
with Dr James Noake: Scans and Pain: A Medical Minefield
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WE ARE BACK!! After a few weeks off over the summer, we're back with a bang! Dr James Noake is a Sport & Exercise Medicine Consultant who really knows...
with Bryan McCullough: Tour de Cycling
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we call on our favourite cycling nerd Bryan to tell us everything we need to know about cycling. Starting with spandex tips, then goi...
with Dr Claire Minshull: Should We All Be Strength Training?
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Claire was on our list of speakers we wanted on the show right from the moment we started. She really does live up to expectations in this episode. Th...
with Ian Griffiths: Running Shoes, Orthoses & the Myth of Overpronation
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to Sports Podiatry, Ian is the voice of reason. For those who don't know what Podiatry is, let alone Sports Podiatry, worry not, he expl...
with Alex Quinn: Ready for Running
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2! In this season we will be exploring Exercise! In the opening episode of the season invited runner, physiotherapist and running co...
with Andy & Charlie. Season 1 Summary: Chatting the High's, the Low's & the Lol's
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the season, hosts Andy & Charlie close it out by looking back on their first attempts at putting together a podcast. The aim i...
with Darren Brown: Living With Long COVID and Learning Along The Way
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Darren Brown, a physiotherapist specialising in HIV, oncology and infectious diseases. Darren contracted Corona Virus in March 2020, then ...
with Rachel Evans PhD: Eating Disorders: Facts, Myths and the Trouble with Stereotypes
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Rachel Evans PhD in a quest to better understand eating disorders and debunk the myths and dogma around them. Rachel kind...
with Vicki Goodall: It's OK To Not Be OK. Becoming a Mum in COVID Lockdown
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our most personal episode yet we welcomed Vicki Goodall, wife of host Andrew, to speak about her experience of becoming a Mum in the COVID era. I...
with Manni Ovola: Is Race a Barrier to Good Health? (part 2)
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we ask why discrimination affects health. We talk about the statistics relating to COVID deaths & willingness to accept the vaccine P...
with Manni Ovola: Is Race a Barrier to Good Health? (part 1)
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we host physiotherapist & running coach Manni Ovola, creator of @culturalhealthclub. He preaches the life motto: "live better", with a...
with Serena Simmons: Mental Health, a Roadmap Out of Lockdown
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We spoke to Psychologist Serena Simmons, owner of www.thepsychologyschool.co COVID Lockdowns have caused significant stress to many of us. We wanted t...
with Ben Steele-Turner: Supplements, are they worth it? (part 2)
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of our discussion about supplements with Ben, we discussed their performance enhancing effects providing marginal gains in elite sport, and ...
with Ben Steele-Turner: Supplements, are they worth it? (part 1)
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this first guest episode, we welcome Ben Steele-Turner, a hybrid physiotherapist & nutritionist. We know Ben via his Instagram profile @physiutriti...
The Health Space Podcast: Starting With Why
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Charlie launched The Health Space project soon after the first COVID Lockdown started in the UK. Their aim was to share high quality, evide...