The Physio Coach Podcast

with Andy Zamar - Why Psychiatry Needs a Revolution

What happens when a world-leading psychiatrist challenges the system from within?

Dr. Andy Zamar — recognised globally for his work in treatment-resistant depression and bipolar spectrum disorders — joins Charlie Goodchild to talk about why he’s been called the “anti-psychiatry psychiatrist”. In this episode, we dig into:

• Why antidepressants often fall short
  
  
• The truth about innovation in mental health
  
  
• Game-changing tech like rTMS (Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
  
  
• The shocking reality of outdated medical guidelines
  
  
• How mitochondria and brain energy drive mental wellness
  
  
• And why collaboration — not tradition — is the future of healthcare

You can find Dr Andy Zamar on his website https://andyzamar.co.uk/

 

 

with Robin Hughes - Train Your Mind Like Your Body

“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, Head of Mental Fitness at Getahead Mindset, to unpack the concept of mental fitness – what it is, why we need it, and how it bridges the gap between mental health and peak performance.

Robin shares powerful stories, strategies, and analogies (beach balls, chimps, kaleidoscopes – you’ll see 👀) that help make mindset training as tangible as gym training.

You can find out more about Getahead at www.getaheadmindset.com

with Richmond Stace - You Can’t Treat Pain, You Have to Transform Your Life

"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 welcomes pain specialist and physiotherapist, Richmond Stace. With 30 years of experience, Richmond challenges traditional narratives around pain, injury, and healing. They explore how pain is not just a signal from the body, but a deeply personal experience shaped by beliefs, environment, and lived reality.

From redefining what responsibility and self-compassion mean in the context of pain, to breaking down the power of predictive processing, this episode is a must-listen for physiotherapists, clinicians, and anyone who's ever struggled with persistent pain.

with Alexandra Orfanides - Understanding Hypermobility: The Truth About Being 'Too Bendy'

Back after a short hiatus, we're joined by hypermobility specialist and osteopath Alexandra Orfanides where we unpack the complexities and misconceptions around hypermobility—from diagnosis to lived experience, and from navigating healthcare systems to effective management.

If you would like to find out more about Alexandra, you can find her here:

www.hypermobilityhq.com

Instagram: @hypermobilityhq

TikTok: @hypermobilityhq

 

with Dr Steve Mayers - What do ADHD, Narcissism and Accents have in Common? Rethinking Mental Health

In this thought-provoking conversation, psychologist Dr Steve Mayers joins host Charlie Goodchild to explore the deeper layers of mental health. From the rise of self-diagnosis on social media to what it really means to “become more like yourself,” Steve offers a refreshingly nuanced take on therapy, labels like ADHD and narcissism, and the role of community in healing. A powerful discussion for anyone curious about what lies beyond the diagnosis.

with Pele Zac - Beyond Motivation: The Real Keys to Health

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 Movement) sits down with Charlie Goodchild to break down the power of micro-habits and how they shape our well-being.

with Simon Cabot: The Simplicity of Health in a Complex World (Part 2 Stress and Relationships)

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 their "Surviving to Thriving" health framework. They break down the impact of sugar, stress, and relationships on your well-being and how small shifts can lead to big changes

Tune in for expert insights on nutrition, movement, and mindset—plus a deep dive into how your relationship with yourself and others affects your health.

We have a workshop: 

Questionnaire: https://thrivehealth.scoreapp.com

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/surviving-to-thriving-health-longevity-workshop-tickets-1251059295029?aff=ebdsshios

One time only 50% discount for our first workshop

with Rory Macdonald - From Knowing to Doing: The Mindset Behind Lasting Lifestyle Change

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 sit down with mindset coach Rory MacDonald to unpack the real reasons behind behavior change – and why identity matters more than willpower. 💡🔥

You can find more about Rory on his website (rorymacdonald.coach)

with Simon Cabot: The Simplicity of Health in a Complex World (Part 1 - Movement, Sleep, Nutrition)

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 holistic approach to health, covering movement, nutrition, sleep, relationships, and stress management, and explains how focusing on these five pillars can help you thrive and live pain-free.

It’s one of our longest podcasts yet, and we didn’t manage to cover everything so stay tuned for Part 2.  

 

with Dale Hayes - A Journey Through Knee Osteoarthritis After Arthrosamid

The Better Health Podcast has its first sponsor! Our friends @arthrosamid kindly agreed to sponsor some selected episodes.

To kick this off we welcomed ex-pro golfer, Sky Sports commentator and Arthrosamid patient Dale Hayes as guest to tell his story of dibilitating osteoarthritis at his knees to getting his life back and being able to return to the sport he loves. We also explore his life as a golfer and his struggles with the pressure of elite sport.

Fresh back from a trip to Copenhagen, HQ and factory for @arthrosamid production, this episode celebrates the success of this new injectable treatment through the eyes of a suffering patient, no longer needing surgery, feeling better and living better!

We also discussed the free online exercise program, targeted at those with knee OA that can’t see a physio in person, produced by host Charlie Goodchild and colleague Nick Guth.