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Mentoring with Geraldine is a bite-sized online practitioner podcast for naturopaths, nutritionists, herbalists and practitioners. With over 27 years in the healthcare industry, Geraldine has unique insights to support you, the practitioner. This podcast responds to the needs of the practicing natural therapist, with interviews, herbal monographs, business support and clinical education discussions each month, you’ll get the variety you need to stay motivated in practice.
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Recent hikes with my sisters have had me thinking. There's something about getting out on the trails together that strips everything back, and the questions that come up on those walks have been less about business and more about who I actually am outside of it.In this episode I'm unpacking something that doesn't get talked about enough in practice circles: what it actually costs you when your job title becomes your whole personality. And what becomes possible when you finally start reclaiming space for the person behind the practitioner.This one's worth a listen. Go on, hit play.Ready to build a practice that actually fits your life? The Monday Clinical Group and one-to-one mentoring are open. Let's work it out together. https://www.geraldineheadley.com/nl-clinicalWork with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
After a recent hike and some time away, it got me thinking about how easy it is to slip into doing too much, going too fast, and not really pacing things properly.The tricky part is it doesn’t always stand out straight away. It tends to show up in small ways, like overthinking decisions, feeling a bit off in sessions, or just not being as present as you’d like to be.In this episode, I talk through how that shows up in practice, and how easy it is to just keep pushing without really noticing what it’s doing in the background.It’s really just a bit of a reminder to slow things down and pay attention to what’s actually going to work long term.If this resonated, make sure you follow the podcast and leave a quick review. It helps more people find it.Come join the Monday Group for good conversation, connection and real support from other practitioners.https://www.geraldineheadley.com/nl-clinicalWork with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
What if clients aren't coming back because of how you're thinking about money, not how good you are at your job?End of March already, can you believe it? Here in South Australia we've had the festivals, the heat, the whole circus, and now we're suddenly staring down autumn. It's got me thinking about something a lot of us don't want to look at too closely: are we making money decisions from a calm, grounded place, or are we just winging it and hoping for the best?This month we've been getting stuck into pricing, structuring your offers, and building packages. This episode pulls it all together around one cracking question: is fear driving your financial choices, or are you actually in the driver's seat?We talk about why even a casual few-clients-a-week practice needs proper intention behind it, how I kept a full diary when my kids were little, and why gifting a free appointment to a client who refers someone is one of the smartest things you can do.Have a listen: If you're getting something out of the podcast, a five-star review would be lovely. Catch you in the next one!Come join the Monday Group for good conversation, connection and real support from other practitioners.https://www.geraldineheadley.com/nl-clinicalWork with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
Most clients don’t drop off because they’re done. They drop off because no one’s shown them what comes next.In this episode, I talk about how clear support packages can change everything, giving your clients structure, giving you steady income, and making the whole experience flow better for everyone.I share how losing private health rebates ended up being one of the best things that happened to my business, the glittery magic wand story that still makes me grin, and the small phrase that changed the way I work: “your next appointment is.”If you built your care around outcomes instead of one off consults, what would shift for you and your clients?If you enjoyed this episode, give it a quick five star rating and share it with your fellow practitioners.Come join the Monday Group for good conversation, connection and real support from other practitioners.https://www.geraldineheadley.com/nl-clinicalWork with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
One week your clinic is fully booked. The next week your diary is suddenly quiet and your brain starts going into overdrive. You start wondering if you’ve done something wrong, if clients have disappeared, or if your business is going backwards.In this episode I talk about the feast and famine cycles that come with running your own practice and how quickly those quieter weeks can knock your confidence and fire up your nervous system.I share the simple pattern that completely changed the way I see slow weeks in my clinic, why I cap myself at 15 clients a week to protect my energy, and what I actually do when a booking gap appears so it supports my business instead of sending me into panic mode.If you’d like support creating more stability and calm in your practice, come and join me on 16 March where we’ll go deeper into this and help you put some structure around your business.Sign up here: https://www.geraldineheadley.com/strategy1If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review. It really helps other practitioners find the podcast.Work with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
If you quietly put your prices up tomorrow, what would actually happen? Would clients disappear? Would bookings slow down? Or is that just the story your brain tells you when money comes up? With all the renovating happening here, and me weighing up whether a second bathroom is a smart long-term move, I’ve been thinking about return on investment. Business isn’t that different. We compare. We hesitate. We look sideways at what everyone else is charging. But we don’t always stop and work out what makes sense for us.In this episode, I’m unpacking what’s really sitting underneath pricing discomfort, and why the feast and famine cycle often comes down to structure, not demand. If money feels a bit wobbly in your practice right now, have a listen. And if you’d like to go further, I’m running a live webinar on March 16 at 1:30pm ACST where we’ll walk through the practical side of pricing and appointments. Sign up here: https://www.geraldineheadley.com/strategy1Make sure you’re subscribed for the rest of our March money series.Work with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
Have you actually settled into the year yet, or are you still finding your feet in your business?In this episode, I’m checking in at the end of February and sharing what’s been shifting for me as the year gets underway, finding my rhythm again, simplifying how I work and getting clearer on what really matters. It’s a conversation around momentum, boundaries and making small but meaningful changes that support steadier growth. If things have felt a bit scattered or heavy lately, this will help you pause and refocus.I also share a new space I’m opening for practitioners who are ready to pause, reset their direction and move forward with intention, the Quarterly Strategy Lab.Have a listen to the episode, and if you’re ready to get clear and build some solid momentum, come and join me in the Strategy Lab on 16 March.Be part of the Confident Practitioner Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543978942348737Work with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
You can be doing everything right on paper and still feel like you’ve got nothing left in the tank. I’ve definitely had those weeks myself. You’re seeing clients, keeping everything ticking along, showing up every day… and then by the end of the week your brain feels foggy, your patience is thinner, and even the small decisions start to feel harder than they should. This episode builds on last week’s chat about boundaries, and I dive into capacity, what it actually looks like in real life, how it shifts across different stages of life and business, and why it’s not just about time, but mental and emotional load as well.Come and have a listen to the full episode of Mentoring with Geraldine. It might just change how you think about your workload, your energy, and what’s realistically sustainable.Be part of the Confident Practitioner Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543978942348737Work with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
What if the very thing that makes you a caring practitioner is also the thing quietly draining your energy?Many of us want to help, so we listen deeply, give generously, and go the extra mile. But over time, that care can turn into overgiving. Extra time, extra messages, and carrying more responsibility than is ours to hold.In this episode, I explore the tension between being supportive and becoming overextended. I share why clear boundaries are not harsh, how structure reduces anxiety, and how simple systems can feel kinder for both you and your clients. When expectations are clear, everyone feels more supported.Follow the podcast for weekly support, and if it sparked something for you, I would love you to leave a review. It helps more practitioners find this work and feel supported in what they do.Work with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
How did your January actually go for you? Not how you hoped it would go, but how it really felt in your practice. Busy, slow, grounding, overwhelming, inspiring, or a bit all over the place? In this episode, I’m talking about something we don’t often pause long enough to look at. The difference between running a business and being in practice. They’re not the same thing, even though we usually treat them like they are. We talk about scope, boundaries, and confidence. About why being a generalist can quietly drain you, and how getting clearer on what you really want to treat makes your clinical confidence grow without you forcing it. Have a listen to the full Bite Size Podcast episode and spend a little time reconnecting with your practice. And if someone else pops into your mind while you’re reading this, send it their way. We’re better at this when we don’t do it alone.Work with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
Ever feel like your to-do list is running you instead of the other way around? Between admin, keeping clients flowing, and just trying to stay sane, it’s easy to get a little scattered.In today’s episode, we explore the simple shift that can help you tackle your biggest goals without losing your marbles.We cover:Why one focus beats a mile-long to-do list any dayHow to identify your key focus for the yearPractical ways to reduce admin load and keep clients ticking overA sweet story about a client coming full circleLet’s stop spinning our wheels and start moving forward with one focus at a time.Work with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
Are you overthinking, worrying, or just feeling like some things in your practice aren’t working?In this episode, I’m helping you take a proper look at what’s landing and what’s not, and how to let go without feeling rubbish about yourself.We talk about how to:Work out what’s working and what’s outdatedRestructure or systematise without having to learn anything newSet boundaries and manage your capacity so you don’t burn outTurn past “failures” into useful infoUse fresh eyes, mentoring, and community to make it all easierI’ll also chat a bit about life, family, and renovations, because let’s be honest, sometimes change is messy, and that’s totally fine.Work with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/Have a good look at what’s working, what’s not, and reset without overthinking it. Trust me, curiosity always beats stress.Subscribe, leave a review, and I’ll catch you in the next one!
Have you ever known something in your business isn’t working, but you keep going anyway because you don’t know what else to do?That’s what I’m talking about in this episode.I get into why letting go is so bloody hard, especially when you’ve spent time, money, and energy trying to make something work. A system. An offer. A way of working. At some point, you have to call it and admit it’s not doing what you need it to do anymore.This isn’t about starting again or learning a whole new thing. Most of the time, it’s just about small tweaks. Changing how you work. Letting go of what’s clunky and keeping what actually helps.As we head into 2026, I’m talking about reset, reconnect, and change in a way that fits real life.🎧 Hit play now if you’re done forcing things, ready to make smarter changes, and want your practice to feel easier and more sustainable in the year ahead.Work with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things in your business but it still feels messy, clunky, or bloody exhausting behind the scenes, this episode will show you exactly why and what to fix first.I’ve got Annie Gibbins back with me for episode three of our summer series, and we’re getting right into systems, scaling, and the money side of running a practice. We talk about why systems matter, how they support sustainable growth, and how they link directly to financial confidence and knowing your pricing.This one’s all about working smarter, not harder. Putting the right systems in place early so you get your time back, stop undercharging, and build a business that actually supports you.Connect with Annie Gibbins: anniegibbins.comWork with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
You can be good at what you do and still feel like your business is doing your head in.In this Summer Series episode, I’m having a real, honest chat with Annie Gibbins about magnetic branding and why working harder is often not the answer.We talk about getting clear on your niche, why copying others never works, when it’s time to let go of draining clients, why people are watching you long before they ever book, and how asking for help can change everything.I share my own story around burnout, referring clients on, and why mentoring now lights me up far more than forcing work that no longer fits. If you’ve been quietly wondering whether this is how it’s meant to feel, have a listen.Connect with Annie Gibbins: anniegibbins.comBe part of the Confident Practitioner Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543978942348737Work with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
How does someone go from nursing, to raising two sets of twins, to becoming a global award-winning CEO?We get the real story as we kick off the Summer Series with Annie Gibbins.Annie talks through the unexpected twists, the tough bits and the very Aussie “yeah alright, I’ll give it a go” moments that changed the course of her career. She opens up about juggling family life and big goals, finding her confidence and keeping at it even when people around her thought she had already done enough.We also touch on those confidence wobbles we all get, the reality of working on your own and why it helps to have a few people around you who understand what you are trying to build. It is real, warm and very relatable for anyone in practice.Have a listen and get inspired to back yourself and take the next step.Connect with Annie Gibbins: anniegibbins.com
For years I saw clients long term and it worked beautifully, but it eventually burnt me out. I realised that real results come from structure, programs, accountability and genuine change. This is where the deeper work really happens, using the subconscious to shift the habits people never quite manage to change on their own.Introducing The Change ClinicWhat if your subconscious backed you instead of tripping you up? And what if change did not have to feel so overwhelming?In this episode I am sharing a sneak peek into The Change Clinic and the shifts that led me to create it.The Change Clinic is my new way of working with clients, bringing together assessment, HTMA, habit shifts, lifestyle coaching and targeted nutrition in one structured program. More access, more support and far better outcomes. The new client booking page is on the way, so stay tuned because it is just around the corner.And if you are listening during Black Friday, this is your reminder that the paediatrics course bonuses are available right now. Visit www.geraldineheadley.com
We know the end of the year hits a bit differently. The heat, the holidays, the chaos and the slowdown all roll in at once. It is the perfect moment to look at what worked, what did not, and what needs to change in your business as we head into the new year.In this episode, I share my own reflection process so you can start the year feeling clearer, more grounded and more confident about the changes you want to make.I chat about what really worked this year, what needed to shift, and the parts of business that felt hard or draining.Ready for Change in 2025?Let us make it happen together.Book your consult call with me today at geraldineheadley.com
Can you believe we’re almost at the end of the year already? Honestly, it’s snuck up on me! If you’re starting to feel that pre-Christmas chaos bubbling away, this one’s for you — we’re going to make sure December doesn’t run you off your feet.This week, I’ll be sharing how I plan my own summer — setting my working days, getting clients sorted before Chrissy, and keeping my systems tidy so everything runs smoothly while I take a break. We’ll also chat about simple ways to prepare your content and offers so you roll into the new year feeling organised, energised, and ready to go.This episode’s a quick one, but it’ll get you thinking about how to make summer easy, enjoyable, and on your terms.And if you’d love a hand pulling it all together — your offers, your systems, or just finding a bit more clarity — I’d love to help. Book your free consult here and let’s get your summer strategy sorted.And to make it super easy, I’ve created a free Back Pocket Toolkit Workbook you can download — it’s a simple, practical guide to help you review what’s worked this year and plan out your next steps with clarity and confidence.You can grab your free copy right here: www.geraldineheadley.com/podcast-downloads
Marketing can feel a bit icky sometimes, can’t it? The good news is, it doesn’t have to. You can put yourself out there, sell your offers, and grow your biz in a way that feels genuine, not grubby.In this episode, I’m talking about ethical marketing with smart strategy, the stuff that helps you attract the right people, the ones who actually want what you’re offering. We’ll dig into how to create offers that add real value (none of that 50% off madness, I’ve done it, won’t do it again!) and how to make sure your marketing feels aligned with who you are.This one’s for you if you’re ready to tidy up your marketing, stay true to your values, and actually make your promotions work for you.👉 Tune in now, and if you’d like a hand getting your next offer sorted, book a consult call with me at geraldineheadley.com. Let’s make your next promo feel good, sound good, and bring in the right clients.Be part of the Confident Practitioner Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543978942348737Work with Geraldine:www.geraldineheadley.comwww.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/
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