Rerun: Leading the Shift with Neuroaffirmation and Purposeful Growth Rerun: Leading the Shift with Neuroaffirmation and Purposeful Growth

Cathy Love dubbed Alice Ayliffe as the Queen of Change. She is carving a new path for neurodivergent clinicians and the clients they support.

Alice shares what it’s really been like to relocate, rebuild a referral base in a smaller market, and stay clinically grounded while also creating new revenue streams. Together, they explore what neuroaffirming practice can look like in adult ADHD support—especially when the goal is practical, skill-based help, not perfection.

You’ll also hear why Alice created a Facebook community for OTs working in ADHD, what she’s building through her program “The Shift”, and the core message she wants clinicians to take with them: you don’t have to build your business (or your workday) around the “shoulds”.

Topics covered on business realities, neuroaffirming OT, adult ADHD support, diversifying beyond NDIS, and clinician sustainability:

1. Hobart vs Melbourne Allied Health business realities
2. What changed when Alice moved states—network-driven referrals, educating the market, and finding (and losing) local OT community.
3. Adult ADHD support through an OT lens
4. Why GPs responded to practical executive function support, and what OT can offer beyond reports and one-off recommendations.
5. The Shift program and neuroaffirming practice
6. Values, ADHD neuroscience, trauma-aware work, inner critic patterns, and designing systems that work with the brain—not against it.
7. Building a business that fits real life
8. Delegation, creative energy, burnout recovery, and choosing a model that supports flexibility, family, and sustainable clinical work.

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More about The Allied Health Business Brilliance Podcast:

The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) powered by Nacre Consulting features authentic conversations that offer real-life stories and expert perspectives for Australian Allied Health Business Owners. Cathy Love, our engaging host, gathers wisdom from Allied Health professionals and industry supporters alike.

We dive into the real experiences of running and growing Allied Health businesses in Australia, revealing both the rewards and the inevitable challenges along the way. It’s raw, sometimes vulnerable, but always valuable. Join us and stay tuned to keep up with every inspiring story and lesson shared.