416 - Why Every Podiatrist Needs to Embrace AI with Jonathan Small
Podiatry Legends Podcast
Artificial Intelligence is no longer something for the future; it’s already influencing how patients search for answers and choose healthcare providers. In this episode, Tyson Franklin is joined by Jonathan Small to explore how podiatrists can begin using AI in practical ways within their clinics. From marketing and content creation to improving systems and patient communication, AI offers opportunities to save time and operate more efficiently. They also discuss the importance of early adoption, the role of Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO), and why resisting change could leave podiatrists...
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415 - The Worst Time to Get Business Coaching (It’s Not What You Think)
Podiatry Legends Podcast
A common phrase I hear from podiatrists is: “Once I get busier, I’ll look into business coaching.” On the surface, it sounds logical, but in reality, it’s one of the biggest mistakes you can make. In this solo episode, I unpack why waiting creates more problems than it solves. I discuss the “amplification effect,” "the I'll wait till later trap", how inefficiencies grow under pressure, and why being busy often leads to stress rather than success. I also share two bonus insights (Easter Eggs) around pricing: why your fees don’t need to be fixed and how your mindset around pricing...
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414 - The 7 Ingredients of Success with Jason Cunningham
Podiatry Legends Podcast
In this episode of the Podiatry Legends Podcast, I chat with Jason Cunningham, business advisor, author, and media commentator, about what it really takes to build a successful business. We explore why many podiatrists get stuck working in their business instead of on it, and how shifting your focus to strategy, systems, and structure can completely change your results. If you want to build a podiatry business that gives you more freedom, better patients, and long-term growth, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Key Takeaways Build your business as if you plan to sell it Most...
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413 - The Importance of Professional Connections in Podiatry with Anne Melville
Podiatry Legends Podcast
In this episode, Anne Melville shares how she built a successful private practice in the small Scottish town of Gourock 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 explore the importance of professional connections, why you need to overcome self-doubt, and why podiatrists who stay engaged with their peers are far more likely to thrive in the long term. Key Takeaways from this Episode Connection is the key to...
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412 - The Truth About Success in Podiatry: Planning, Priorities and Paying the Price
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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...
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411 - The Savannah Bananas Fans First Experience with Jesse Cole
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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...
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410 - Ultrasound Guided Nerve Hydrodissection and Regenerative Medicine with James Ferrie
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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. The registration link for the workshop is You can also...
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409 - Psychologist Dr Dave Weiman Discusses Purpose Values and Best Self
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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...
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408 - Life Moves Pretty Fast with Dr Jae Grymes
Podiatry Legends Podcast
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...
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407 - Tomorrows Podiatry is Creating Leaders with Michael Stephenson
Podiatry Legends Podcast
Tomorrow’s Podiatry: Building Confidence, Leadership and Belonging 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. 10 Takeaway Points from Episode 407 ...
info_outlineDeb Johnstone from Transformational Pathways Australia will explain WHY you need to be showing up for yourself daily and HOW it creates new business opportunities that would have otherwise be missed or overlooked.
Deb has been on the Podiatry Legends Podcast before, Episode 89: My Mindset Coach.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The importance of making a commitment to ourselves.
- Understanding where certain behaviours lead you.
- The difference between showing up and showing up fully.
- The importance of being aware when you're not showing up.
- Language creates your reality, and using the wrong language can lead to missed opportunities. For example;
- I’m too busy - means you're putting your time elsewhere.
- I can’t afford it - it means you're spending your money on something else.
- Ongoing personal development and health are significant, but they are two common areas of life where people often don't show up for themselves.
- Showing up for yourself is about putting yourself first; it’s not about being selfish. It's about allowing time for you.
Four essential steps to show up for yourself:
- Being Aware - You need to have an awareness of when you’re making excuses. When you make excuses, you’re ripping yourself off.
- Clarity - Explore what you want in life and if it isn't clear after five minutes, start writing what you don't want. When you know what you don't want, what you want becomes more clear. If you’re still unsure, put yourself first, create some time and space, get a journal and start writing.
- Take Action - The universe responds to the energy of taking action. Actions create new experiences, and that brings in more opportunities. As soon as you take the first step, it starts to create the opportunities.
- Future Pace Yourself - If you were at the end of your life, what would you have regretted not doing, and how will you know you’ve lived a fulfilled life?
"There’s no past, there’s no future there are just never-ending moments of NOW. You can’t change the past but what can you do is take action NOW".
Final Tip
As the business leader, you should be showing up for yourself, not showing up for the team. You need to be your best self first before you can be the best leader for your team.
If you have any questions about this episode, one-on-one business coaching or any of my group coaching programs, please email me at and we can arrange a quick ZOOM call.
You can also connect with Deb Johnstone at https://www.debjohnstone.com.au/.
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