The Physio Coach Podcast

with Steve Mayers - Why Great Physios Ask Better Questions

The best physios don’t just treat — they coach.

In the first Physio Coach Podcast of 2026, Charlie Goodchild is joined by London-based psychologist Dr Steve Mayers to explore the art of asking better questions.

Looking at motivational interviewing, self-discovery, reflective practice, authenticity, AI in healthcare, and why strong therapeutic relationships matter more than technique alone.

Dr Steve Mayers is a psychologist based in London, working with individuals, athletes, and professionals.
Learn more at 👉 https://drstevemayers.com

with Liz Bayley (Dance / Foot & Ankle Specialist Physio) - Why Dancers Get Injured: Foot Mechanics, Bone Stress & The Realities of Rehab

Charlie sits down with Liz Bayley — specialist dance and sport physio, foot & ankle expert, and one of the most experienced clinicians working in UK dance and musical theatre today.

Liz shares her journey into dance physio, the realities of treating elite performers, how to manage hypermobility and bone stress injuries, why foot strength matters more than we think, and how to handle high-pressure performance decisions… all with honesty, clarity and depth.

with Lewis Paris - Why Physios Should Think More Like Coaches

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 down with London-based coach Lewis Paris — multi-award winning, built for high-performers, and offering real talk about mindset, movement, injury, and habit. 

with Dr George Bownes - Collaboration, Rehab and the Future of MSK Care

In this episode of the Physio Coach Podcast, Charlie Goodchild is joined by Dr George Bownes @citius.health — consultant in sports & exercise medicine and founder of Citius Health — to explore how elite-level sports medicine informs everyday rehab and pain-management.

with Andrew Goodall and Dr Kash Akhtar - The Truth About Knees: Myths, Rehab, and Surgery

In this very special live episode, Charlie is joined by Andrew Goodall, specialist physiotherapist , and Dr. Kash Akhtar, consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon. Together, they dive deep into the world of knees — debunking myths, discussing real-world rehab, and exploring how physios and surgeons can collaborate for the best patient outcomes. A big thank you to @arthrosamid for sponsoring the podcast and those that attended. 

with Nicola Graham - From Physio to Coach to Entrepreneur

In this episode of The Physio Coach Podcast, host Charlie Goodchild speaks with Nicola Graham — ex-physiotherapist, entrepreneur, and strategy consultant in health and performance. Nicola’s journey spans clinical practice, business ownership, angel investing, and most recently, a candid battle with breast cancer.

She shares how she reframed luck, why communication skills are the most transferable tool from physio to business, and how imposter syndrome can actually signal growth.

Connect with Nicola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-c-graham/

with Rushabh Savla - The Physio Entrepreneur’s Playbook

What does it take to turn setbacks into success? In this episode, Charlie Goodchild sits down with physiotherapist and entrepreneur Rushabh Savla, who went from treating patients in the back of a barbershop to running multiple physio companies across London.

with Ben Ashworth - Lessons in High Performance

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 Athletic Shoulder, Ben Ashworth. From working with Olympians and Premier League players, to building a global education platform, Ben shares lessons on curiosity, problem-solving, mentorship, and the evolving role of the ‘physio coach’.

You can find Ben Ashworth on Instagram @athleticshoulder and at www.athleticshoulder.com

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