Podiatry Legends Podcast

14/10/2026

You’re probably not losing patients to your competition. You’re losing them to indecision. When a patient walks out of your clinic saying, “I’ll think about it,” we often assume they’ve rejected the treatment plan or they’re going somewhere else. But quite often, they haven’t said no at all. They simply haven’t decided.

In this episode, I explain why podiatrists need to become better at helping patients move from uncertainty to action. I share my own experience of nearly buying a Weber BBQ, even at 10% off, and how a simple follow-up conversation from the store might have helped me decide.

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07/10/2026

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07/10/2026

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Savannah Santiago, a third-year podiatric surgical resident and chief resident at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Indianapolis. She is completing her training under Dr Patrick DeHeer, and her enthusiasm for the profession is something I think every podiatrist needs to hear.

Savannah’s path into podiatry began with her own running injuries. As a university cross-country and track athlete who also lives with diabetes, she wanted a career that combined hands-on care, sports medicine, surgery and working with the diabetes community. Seeing a podiatrist helped her recognise that these interests could come together in one profession.

01/10/2026

Originally from Liverpool, David Allcock now owns a podiatry practice in Nova Scotia, Canada. In this episode, we explore how he found the profession, why he moved overseas and how he’s building a practice around patient care, professional relationships and the lifestyle he wants.
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23/09/2026

Video Snippet from Episode 438 - From Podiatrist to Expert Witness with Chlesea Tritschler

23/09/2026

UK podiatrist Chelsea Louise Tritschler shares her journey into forensic podiatry, expert witness work, and private practice, plus why accurate clinical notes matter. AVAILABLE ON ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS

22/09/2026

What if one of the best skills you can bring to podiatry has nothing to do with feet?

It’s knowing how to listen.

My latest Podiatry Legends guest, Liz Emrys, didn’t become a podiatrist until her 40s.

But she brought something incredibly valuable with her.

Years of working in communications, qualitative research and international public health had taught Liz how to ask questions, listen carefully and genuinely take an interest in someone’s story.

Today, those skills are a huge part of the way she treats patients.

She’s even had patients cry during consultations because they finally felt somebody had listened to them.

We spend years learning anatomy, biomechanics, pathology and clinical skills.

But never underestimate the power of making a patient feel heard.

🎙️ EP 437: From Refugee Camps to Podiatry: The Remarkable Journey of Liz Emrys

16/09/2026

Every podiatrist has a story about how they found the profession, but Liz Emrys’ journey is certainly one of the more unusual ones I’ve heard.

Liz didn’t graduate as a podiatrist until her 40s. Before that, she’d helped build a school near the Thai-Burma border, lived and worked in refugee communities, contracted malaria five times, worked in HIV prevention in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, and became involved in public health programs within the Indonesian prison system.

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13/09/2026

In the episode, Wilson uses evidence as the antidote to the stories we sometimes create about ourselves. You might feel that you’re not knowledgeable enough, experienced enough, confident enough or capable enough, but feelings aren’t always an accurate reflection of reality.

For podiatrists, I think the lesson is: When self-doubt starts talking, ask it to produce evidence.

You might think: “I'm not very good at treating this condition.”

But you've successfully treated hundreds of patients with it.

“I'm not a good business owner.”

Yet you've employed people, paid wages, survived difficult years and built a business patients continue to choose.

“I'm not confident enough to speak in front of other podiatrists.”

Yet every day you explain complicated medical information to patients and answer their questions.

That’s why Wilson’s five words work so well: “You cannot argue with evidence.”

Your confidence sometimes just needs proof. When you build the proof, your confidence will grow.