The Journey of Mindful OT: From Burnout to Business

From Group Practice to OT Supervision: Creating Space with Rachel Elliott

In this episode of the Healthy Business Lab Podcast, Craig Minter sits down with Rachel Elliott from Nurturing Connections OT to explore her journey from group private practice into OT supervision, leadership and mentoring. Rachel has more than 20 years of experience as an occupational therapist, with a background across paediatrics, health, public health, private practice and schools. Over the past few years, her work has evolved from running a successful group private practice into supporting other OTs through supervision, mentoring and leadership development. The conversation explores: * the transferable skills OTs bring into business * regulation, trust and safety as business owner strengths * moving from group practice to solo business ownership * being intentional about clients, services and weekly structure * creating space for supervision and leadership work * experimenting with visibility, social media and masterclasses * conversations, confidence and collaboration * the role of self-trust when building the next stage of business This episode is especially relevant for occupational therapists, supervisors, allied health business owners and anyone thinking about how to create space for more aligned work. Listen Full Episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39nS1HE0R70krTtAmccTeJ [https://open.spotify.com/show/39nS1HE0R70krTtAmccTeJ] Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthy-business-lab-podcast/id1799662605 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthy-business-lab-podcast/id1799662605] Connect With Us Website: https://thehealthybusinesslab.com/podcast/ [https://thehealthybusinesslab.com/podcast/] LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-healthy-business-lab [https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-healthy-business-lab] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehealthybusinesslab/podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/@thehealthybusinesslab/podcasts] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthybusinesslab [https://www.facebook.com/thehealthybusinesslab] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehealthybusinesslab/ [https://www.instagram.com/thehealthybusinesslab/] Connect with Rachel Elliott Website: https://www.nurturingconnectionsot.com.au/ [https://www.nurturingconnectionsot.com.au/] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-elliott-ot/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-elliott-ot/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553858309047 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553858309047] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurturingconnectionsot/ [https://www.instagram.com/nurturingconnectionsot/]

Building a Sustainable Business That Fits You, with Rebecca Rae-Hodgson

New Healthy Business Lab Podcast episode now live. In this episode I sat down with Rebecca Rae-Hodgson from Chronic Resilience OT for a conversation that felt incredibly honest and refreshingly real. Rebecca openly shared her journey of navigating neurodivergence, chronic illness, burnout, and ultimately redesigning her business to better fit her life, energy, and capacity. One of the biggest takeaways for me was this idea: Sometimes sustainability in business means saying no. No to ways of working that no longer fit. No to expectations that aren’t serving you. No to trying to force yourself into systems that were never designed for you in the first place. We also explored: * financial stability and confidence in decision-making * building a business around capacity * experimenting with on-demand and hybrid models * making the invisible visible * and becoming more unapologetically yourself Lots of value in this one for anyone trying to build a business that feels sustainable long term. Really appreciated Rebecca sharing so openly. Listen now via the link in bio. #HealthyBusinessLab #OccupationalTherapy #Neurodiversity #BusinessGrowth #AlliedHealth #Leadership #SustainableBusiness - - Connect With Us Website: https://thehealthybusinesslab.com/podcast/ [https://thehealthybusinesslab.com/podcast/] LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-healthy-business-lab [https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-healthy-business-lab] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehealthybusinesslab/podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/@thehealthybusinesslab/podcasts] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthybusinesslab [https://www.facebook.com/thehealthybusinesslab] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehealthybusinesslab/ [https://www.instagram.com/thehealthybusinesslab/] Connect with Rebecca Rae-Hodgson Website: https://www.chronicresilienceot.com/ [https://www.chronicresilienceot.com/] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-rae-hodgson-b14709185/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-rae-hodgson-b14709185/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechronicallyresilientot [https://www.facebook.com/thechronicallyresilientot]

Experiments, Impact & Neurodivergent Entrepreneurship with Rebecca McCash

In this episode of the Healthy Business Lab Podcast, Craig Minter sits down with Rebecca McCash, founder of https://futuretechaustralia.org?utm_source=chatgpt.comFutureTech Australia [https://www.futuretechaustralia.org], to explore what happens when you build a business around people instead of rigid systems. Rebecca shares her journey as a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD business owner and how her lived experience shaped the creation of FutureTech Australia, a neurodivergent-led social enterprise supporting young people through technology, creativity, experimentation, and community. The conversation dives into: * creating flexible learning and support environments * why neurodivergent entrepreneurship often focuses on solving problems rather than protecting systems * balancing scalability with responsiveness * using experimentation as a core business philosophy * building multiple impact streams within a purpose-driven organisation This was a thoughtful conversation about alignment, creativity, sustainability, and the challenge of building organisations that genuinely respond to human needs. Connect with Rebecca McCash FutureTech Australia: https://www.futuretechaustralia.org [https://www.futuretechaustralia.org] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuretechaustralia/ [https://www.facebook.com/futuretechaustralia/] Linkedin (Business): https://au.linkedin.com/company/futuretech-australia [https://au.linkedin.com/company/futuretech-australia] Linkedin (Pesonal) - https://au.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-mccash-589b43195 [https://au.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-mccash-589b43195]

Care, Connection & Growth: Building Closer Care with Alineh Agon

New Healthy Business Lab Podcast episode now live. This week I sat down with Alineh Agon from Closer Care for a conversation around care, connection, leadership, and sustainable growth in the disability sector. After 13 years working across disability and mental health services, Alineh saw a recurring gap: many clients were receiving support, but still feeling disconnected. That observation shaped the way she built Closer Care: a more relationship-based, holistic approach focused on genuine human connection rather than simply completing tasks. We also explored: * building a values-aligned team * leadership growth as a business owner * balancing systems with human-centred care * the importance of investing in yourself as the business evolves * and how sustainable businesses are often built through continuous learning and refinement Lots of thoughtful insights in this one for anyone building a people-focused business. Really appreciated Alineh sharing so openly throughout the conversation. #HealthyBusinessLab #DisabilitySupport #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #MentalHealth #AlliedHealth #PurposeDrivenBusiness Connect With Us Website: https://thehealthybusinesslab.com/podcast/ [https://thehealthybusinesslab.com/podcast/] LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-healthy-business-lab [https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-healthy-business-lab] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehealthybusinesslab/podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/@thehealthybusinesslab/podcasts] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehealthybusinesslab [https://www.facebook.com/thehealthybusinesslab] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehealthybusinesslab/ [https://www.instagram.com/thehealthybusinesslab/] Connect with Alineh Agon Personal Website: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fchadwickdigital.com.au%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExN0xNaXVvY1VTRzJMYWYwWnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4ikuVBMYelpNstsl1g9FGSG8owJnIHNOlXeI2Lh6Qr4z-FmJJADzl6ODUFSw_aem_DmbXOzjhmTDhG54wVixKTw&h=AT5MO3Pqw0dK8j0Bjfg0takHZfSGjczzP5RQNOcPrzANVUoRp250iSba-C6vEbA3dH5MarbwaafBKVyNw8HcAbp-GEudB3yTXiBV9RzNxwPdDzO22ZeT7K7hvu5XEAEj0HD2Dcq93mTFmnz2mLoekQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT4ETUQZ5rwVVnq1vvWU1FTwNd0ZOt85EWVq5M2qnRgjqzOnlzs_UDtl4ysZzyPC0fiwh3ByvU6pjbnpnDSaHvt0O61wrY6Oa9L3OPUsuAjnDlu6KX5UPg5TEZQ_dXTI0D-qDdXk6rTAyAuRhFdW2XuJr6bQLRZhzn4864D6xyXmtyU_AvjlMorOaanS4ne9CnIVhQjcsibo-8Ne9QsChVh8UH67ob8p7hPshttps://alinehagon.com.au/ [https://alinehagon.com.au/]  Business Website: https://closercare.com.au/ [https://closercare.com.au/]  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alineh-agon-083931276/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alineh-agon-083931276/]

Building Neuroaffirming Allied Health Centres

Rebecca Challoner shares her experience building a neuroaffirming allied health practice, discussing key challenges, the importance of a strong team culture, and practical strategies for creating a sustainable and collaborative service that supports both clients and clinicians. Connect with Rebecca Challoner: Website (Personal) - https://www.rebeccachalloner.com/ [https://www.rebeccachalloner.com/]  Website (Business) - https://pekecentre.com.au/ [https://pekecentre.com.au/]  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-challoner/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-challoner/]  Connect with us: Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/39nS1HE0R70krTtAmccTeJ [https://open.spotify.com/show/39nS1HE0R70krTtAmccTeJ] Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthy-business-lab-podcast/id1799662605 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthy-business-lab-podcast/id1799662605] Website → https://thehealthybusinesslab.com/podcast/ [https://thehealthybusinesslab.com/podcast/] LinkedIn → https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-healthy-business-lab [https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-healthy-business-lab] Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thehealthybusinesslab [https://www.facebook.com/thehealthybusinesslab] Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thehealthybusinesslab/ [https://www.instagram.com/thehealthybusinesslab/]