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Join us for a brand-new season of It’s Notts Just Physio. The two Gracies - both third-year Physiotherapy students - kick things off by sitting down with the legend himself, Roger Kerry, to talk through his career and explore how Physiotherapy education and teaching have evolved over the years.

It’s a fantastic episode packed with insight into the profession, the shifting landscape of evidence and practice, and how today’s students are being prepared for the future workforce.

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🎙️ Dr Helen Garr Part 2 – The Stigma of Burnout
With Special Guest Host, Sam Roberts

In Part 2 of our powerful conversation centred around burnout with the incredible Dr Helen Garr – Medical Director of NHS Practitioner Health and widely known as The Wellbeing GP – we build on personal stories to explore the broader impact of burnout and mental health stigma in healthcare and daily life, while providing practical strategies to manage your own mental health and wellbeing to help avoid burnout.

We dive into how stigma continues to silence those who are struggling, and why creating safe, open conversations around mental health is more important than ever. Helen shares practical ways to care for your own wellbeing, prevent burnout, and how physio students and practitioners can play a key role in recognising emotional distress in patients, peers, friends, and family.

A must-listen moment in this episode is Helen’s brilliant “5 F’s for Managing Mental Health” – her trusted framework for staying grounded, maintaining positive wellbeing, and staying connected to the world around her. Think of these 5 F’s as your personal protective equipment (PPE) for the mind. They are simple, memorable, and genuinely powerful - and they could change the way you support yourself and others.

We also talk about the power of small actions - the importance of a gentle "nudge" - and how seemingly minor encouragements can make a huge difference in someone’s life.

💬 The episode wraps with a light-hearted but deeply personal reflection as Helen shares "A Trip to Rome", a heartfelt story about the loss of her mother, the meaning of holidays, and how grief can reshape our view of rest, time, and presence.
🎥 You can also watch her moving video on this story on YouTube.

In Japan, there’s a word – Daijoubu – which means “it will be okay.” Let this be your reminder that no matter where you are right now, there is hope, help, and healing ahead.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics including burnout, depression, suicide, and grief. Please listen with care and remember: you are not alone.

Support & Resources
If you're struggling or affected by anything discussed in this episode, these resources are here for you:

• Student Emergency Support – University of Nottingham
• Student Wellbeing Services – University of Nottingham
• NHS Practitioner Health – Confidential support for NHS staff
• The Wellbeing GP – Dr Helen Garr’s official site
• The Wellbeing GP on Instagram
• Samaritans – 24/7 confidential support
• PAPYRUS – Support for young people struggling with suicidal thoughts
• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – Mental health support for men and young people
• Mind – Mental health support and advocacy
• Help in a Crisis – Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS
• Mind Wellness Action Plan (Workplace tool)