Behind The Milestones

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Your go to OT and Speech duo to help you reach your career milestones.

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    The guilt allied health practitioners feel about taking time off (and where it actually comes from)

    You finally book the leave. Or you're sick, injured or mentally exhausted. And then the guilt sets in. Most allied health practitioners know this feeling - and most are unable to take guilt free time off. What we cover: Why allied health practitioners are so bad at switching offWhere the guilt actually comes from - identity, the caring profession trap, and the double-edged sword of being passionate about your workOur own experiences from both an employee and employer perspectivePractical strategies to combat this so that you can ensure longevity in your role It should not be taboo, however our research shows it is. So let's talk about it! Like, follow and subscribe wherever you listen. Find us on Instagram @milestoneskth and if you want support building a sustainable private practice career, head to milestones.au/mentoring

  2. Jul 28

    Business partners, pregnancy, and what it means to navigate a career as a woman

    This one is personal. Emily has some news and in true BTM fashion, we are not just celebrating it, we are talking honestly about what it actually means to navigate pregnancy while running a business, showing up for your clients, and building a career you care about. Because nobody really talks about what happens to your business partnership when life gets this personal. Or what it feels like to be a woman trying to hold everything together while your body and your world are changing around you. What we cover: Emily's news and what this season has looked like from the insideWhat pregnancy actually looks like when you own the business - the physical, the mental load, and the identity stuffThe pressure women in business face to keep performing like nothing has changedHow our partnership has shown up through this.Why the best business partnerships are not always 50/50 - and why that is okayHow we plan for personal milestones inside the business, not around itWhy making room for each other to grow as people is what keeps a partnership healthy long term This episode is for every woman building a career in allied health who has wondered how the personal and the professional can possibly coexist. Spoiler: it is messier and more beautiful than anyone tells you. Loved this episode? Come find us on Instagram @milestoneskth - and if you want support building a private practice career that actually works for your life, head to milestones.au/mentoring

  3. Jul 21

    Running a business is a roller coaster

    Ever had a week where you think "wouldn't life just be easier if I stayed employed?" Same. This one's a clinic commute chat. Emily talks through the reality of running a business when everything feels like it's crashing down at once. This too shall pass, and your current tough week is only a chapter, not the whole story. Want support building a career that's sustainable AND successful? That's exactly what our mentoring is designed for -milestones.au/mentoring

  4. Jul 14

    The hard parts of leadership nobody in allied health talks about

    Nobody tells you that becoming a leader means learning to sit in silence you used to feel obligated to fill. In this episode, Joey gets honest about what leadership actually looks like in allied health, and the constant balancing act between client needs, team wellbeing, business sustainability, and clinical outcomes. What we cover: Why leadership is a completely different skill set to being a clinicianLearning to listen more, talk less, and let others step up and developWhy regulation, reflection, and getting comfortable with discomfort matter more than having the answerHow perfectionism can get in the way of seeing the bigger pictureChoosing progression over perfection If leadership feels hard right now, this is your reminder that difficulty doesn't mean you're failing. The best leaders are the ones who keep showing up, stay open to feedback, and keep learning how to lead with balance and humility. Want support navigating the leadership side of running an allied health business? That's exactly what our mentoring is designed for - milestones.au/mentoring

  5. Jul 7

    Private practice billing: demystified, destigmatised, and finally explained

    Over 400 clinicians told us billing in private practice makes them uncomfortable - and we are finally talking about it.| Joey and Emily unpack the results of their audience survey on billing, KPIs, and the money conversations nobody in allied health seems to want to have, and share their honest take on what the data actually revealed. What we cover: What over 400 clinicians and practices said about billing, KPIs, and incentives - and what surprised us mostNon-face to face billing: who is doing it, who is not, and why the awkwardness around it needs to stopThe guilt and discomfort practitioners feel around charging for their time, and where it actually comes fromWhat the survey revealed about KPIs and performance incentives across private practice We debate the employee and employer perspective. Two valid sides... we have direct experience with both! Want support building a private practice career that is sustainable and financially secure? Find out how we can help - milestones.au/mentoring

  6. Jun 30

    How safe is your job in paediatric private practice right now? Here's our honest take

    The headlines are scary, the policy changes are real, and most allied health practitioners are quietly wondering whether private practice is still a safe place to build a career. Joey and Emily break down what is actually happening right now with the NDIS reforms, award rate changes, and the pricing pressures private practices are facing, and separate the genuine risks from the noise. You do not need all the answers right now. Nobody does. But staying informed beats catastrophising every time. Looking for a mentor who has been where you are? We offer 1:1 OT and Speech mentoring - milestones.au/mentoring

  7. Jun 23

    The business lesson I didn't see coming

    Marketing in allied health gets it backwards more often than not, and its costing practitioners clients. Joey takes you along for a solo clinic commute chat about the biggest shift she's made in how she thinks about marketing, inspired by Donald Miller's Building a StoryBrand, and why making it about your client (not you) changes everything. What we cover: The mistake most allied health practitioners make when marketing themselvesWhy client-centred marketing builds trust faster than expertise-first marketingHow to avoid the slippery slope of posting for external validation Looking for a mentor who has been where you are? We offer 1:1 OT and Speech mentoring - milestones.au/mentoring

  8. Jun 16

    Yoto devices and language development: A speech pathologist's honest take

    Emily recorded this one on the commute to clinic - and she is not holding back. As a Speech Pathologist, Emily shares her honest clinical take on Yoto devices and whether the hype around them stacks up when it comes to children's language development. Spoiler: she has concerns. What we cover: • Why audio-only devices are not as language-friendly as they seem • The difference between independent listening and meaningful language learning • What Emily actually thinks about claims that Yoto can help kids talk • How isolation from shared interaction impacts language development - even without a screen • Practical guidance for families who already own one and want to use it well Nothing replaces face-to-face interaction with a human for language growth. This episode explains why - and what to do instead. Looking for Speech Pathology or OT mentoring from practitioners who think critically about the tools we recommend to families? Find out more at milestones.au/mentoring

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Your go to OT and Speech duo to help you reach your career milestones.

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  • Creator
    Milestones Kids Therapy Hub
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Milestones Kids Therapy Hub
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    Behind The Milestones

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