Exercise Science, Studies Show

• Episode 18: Jess De Silva - Applying a S&C skillset to corporate performance + lessons along the way

  This was a great chat with Jess, who I was lucky enough to teach in my first ever year of teaching back at WSU. Jess and I catch up on what she has been doing in the meantime & it sounds like an awesome journey. From Arizona State University to working at Google and all of the lessons along the way - this is a fantastic episode and a must listen for anyone keen on how translational the S&C skillset really is!Jess' bio & links: Jess De Silva is a Performance Coach for EXOS @ Google, specialising in bridging the gap between research and practice across various populations. While her day-to-day focuses on corporate performance, Jess brings a robust history of hands-on athletic experience, including leading the S&C program for the Sydney University American Football Club (U20's and Men's). A dedicated professional with a Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning and experience interning at Arizona State University, Jess is uniquely positioned to discuss adaptable, evidence-based training methods.LinkedIn - Jess De SilvaInstagram - @jess_desilva 

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• Episode 17: Emily Walker - A mediation analysis of patient-led goal setting & pain education for chronic low back pain

  This was a fantastic chat with emily about this paper (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40987621/), which was a mediation analysis of a previous trial (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30808666/). Emily was the lead author and walks us through what mediation is and why it is important for clinical trials, what this study found, what it means for clinical practice, and what is next! Emily and I get into some great discussion around relevant clinical strategies that can be derived from this paper (and other relevant literature) as well as some healthy banter along the way. This episode is a great listen & make sure to keep posted for a follow up ep that we talk about toward the end! Emily's bio & where to find her: Emily Walker is a PhD candidate at UNSW and Neuroscience Research Australia, using process evaluation to explore patient-led goal setting and pain science education for people with chronic low back pain. She also spends her time reading about social determinants of pain, health equity, and critical qualitative approaches to health research. Clinically, she works as an exercise physiologist in a multidisciplinary clinic, mainly supporting people with musculoskeletal concerns. She is also an Associate Lecturer at UNSW, where she is involved in subjects on research methods, musculoskeletal health, and special populations. Insta: emwalker_exphys LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-walker-exphys/Blue Sky: emwalkerexphys.bsky.social

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• Episode 16: Soph Shepard - All things telehealth

  I was fortunate to sit down with Soph and chat all things Telehealth. Soph's bio below shows exactly why you should tune into this chat! There are some absolute gems of advice in here about how to get set up and navigate the online space! I will definitely be having Soph back on to talk more about her research so stay tuned for another chat :) Soph's Bio: Soph is a queer, Autistic/ADHD woman living andworking on Wiradjuri country (Wagga Wagga). She is an APA Titled Pain Physiotherapist, Pain Revolution Local Pain Educator & Mentor, and Clinical Director of Vive Pain & Fatigue, a niche telehealth practice established to support those living with complex persistent pain, chronic fatigue, and invisible illnesses. Soph is also a researcher and current PhD candidate, with interests spanning pain and fatigue management, health equity, rural health, neurodivergence,psychologically-informed care, and suicide prevention within physiotherapy. An experienced educator and speaker, Soph has presented nationally and internationally, including invited lectures for the Australian Physiotherapy Association, the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta, and University ofLondon (City). Her expertise has also been recognised with invited presentations at both the 2025 Global Ehlers-Danlos Conference and the 2025 Australian Pain Society Conference. In her spare time she also hosts a podcast, Beyond Pain & Fatigue.@vivepainandfatigue

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• Episode 15: Nathan Spencer - Strength & Power Diagnostics

  This was a great chat with Nathan who is the current Strength & Power coach at the St George Dragons & leads Strength-IQ. In his spare time, he is also doing a PhD - so you can imagine, we had a lot to talk about. Nathan talks us through his experience in elite sport from the NRL to the NBA and his lessons along the way. There is some cool chat about interpreting research and statistics, which is extremely valuable for coaches, clinicians, and students. Get around it and have a listen! You can find Nathan's bio below, and learn more about him at the following links (be sure to follow him, the stuff he puts out on Linkedin is top shelf!)Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-spencer-a6856299/Instagram: @performancecoach_spencerNathan' bio:Nathan Spencer is a Strength & Power Coach and PhDcandidate whose career spans over a decade in elite sport both internationally and domestically. He has coached and consulted in the NRL, NBA, and Olympic pathways, with a focus on strength and power diagnostics, velocity-based training, and applied sports science. Nathan is currently Strength & Power Coach at the St George Illawarra Dragons and leads Strength-IQ, a consultancy dedicated to helping coaches and organisations gain clarity in athlete performance through diagnostics-driven prescription. His research explores mentoring and coach pedagogy, aiming to design evidence-based frameworks that support thenext generation of strength and conditioning professionals.

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• Episode 14: Amelia Yarwood - Clinical Communication

  This was a very insightful chat with Amelia Yarwood, a Learning Success Advisor from USYD. In this podcast we chat all things communication, tricky clinical scenarios, and the complexity of navigating complex clinical communication. This is the episode I would have loved to listen to as an undergrad prior to going on my clinical placements - but there are also so many great insights in here for established clinicans also. Be sure to give this one a listen! Amelia's bio:Amelia Yarwood is annexperienced Learning Success Advisor of 7 years. She currently works at the University of Sydney where she supports students' academic success through workshops and 1:1 consultations. Amelia works closely with Allied Health students and has been responsible for delivering clinical communication workshops for disciplines with the Faculty of Medicine and Health since 2023.

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