Ep 20 - A thank you to the team and some of the best bits so far

Pain Free Living

Welcome to Episode 20 of the Pain Free Living podcast.

It's a milestone because, according to the internet (so it must be true 👀🤔) 90% of podcasts never make it past episode 3, and of the remaining 10%, 90% never get past episode 20.

Episode 21 has already been recorded, so we will soon join the group of 1% of podcasts that achieve this HUGE milestone.

When I started this podcast, I didn't appreciate how much work would be involved in getting an episode out every week. With my osteopathy day job, things have been very hectic at times, including me writing these show notes at 10 pm the night before this episode is due to go out!

I can honestly say that the responses I have been getting have made it all worthwhile and I'm looking forward to hitting the next big milestone with episode 50.

In the meantime, I thought it was time to celebrate the team that has helped me put this all together and give them all the shoutout that they deserve.

Firstly a BIG thank you to producer Ashley McKenzie, who, amongst his many achievements produced his own successful podcast "How I Became" which is well worth a watch if you have the time. In addition, he runs a recording studio, a local Caribbean restaurant, and is a poetic lyricist, voiceover artist, and intuitive coach. He also supports other community projects, too numerous to mention and still finds time to support my podcast cos he is a great human being 🙏🏽

Another BIG thank you goes to my VA, Jennifer Herbert of Jen Organises Things, who manages all things social media-related, covering my podcast and newsletter. It's thanks to her that you know when things are coming out and what they are about, so if you are ever looking for a brilliant VA she is the one!

Final BIG shout out goes to the amazing Louise Gordon, who was my co-host and partner in crime. Her job was to keep me on track and prevent me from waffling too much or disappearing down pain management rabbit holes. She managed to do this admirably right up to the point where she got too busy and had to give her consultancy business the priority it deserved. My loss is the business community's gain, so if you are a business owner in need of a coach, give her a shout.

If this is your first Pain Free Living podcast, thanks for giving it a try, and I have included clips from the most popular shows to highlight what you have been missing.

The first clips are taken from Episode 2 on a question I get asked all the time regarding the difference between an osteopath, a chiropractor, and a physiotherapist. Is there a difference? You will have to watch the clips, then the whole episode, to find the answer to that one.

Next up are clips from Episode 3 on kinesiophobia (fear of movement), which is not a term many people are familiar with, but everyone can relate to.

Finally, we look at Episode 4 covering the benefits of exercise i.e. movement medicine, for everyone, especially older adults. We also discuss how keeping it simple is key and how the right exercises can reduce pain rather than make things worse.

We hope you have enjoyed this podcast episode and keep coming back as there is lots more to come.

More about the PFL team

Ashley McKenzie - Co-founder of Unity & Motion, music, video, and podcast producer, co-host of the "How I Became" podcast, owner of the Coconut Paradise restaurant in Northampton and involved in many community-based projects.

Jennifer Herbert - VA extraordinaire who "Provides administrative support to individuals and businesses so that they can grow their business empire!" You can find out more about her here https://jenorganisesthings.com/about-me

Louise Gordon - As well as an excellent co-host, the 2 key areas of Louise's business are change consultancy and support, and coaching for change. If you need someone to guide and support you in those areas of your business, she is definitely the coach for you.

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