New grads often struggle under the pressure of perfection—but what if giving yourself grace is the real path to success? Dr. Paul Salamh shares how mindset, vulnerability, and mentorship can change the way clinicians thrive in their careers.

Dr. Paul Salamh is a Visiting Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine and Director of Research for the DPT Phoenix program. With a PhD in Physical Therapy, he has authored over 80 publications and been cited more than 1,300 times. His research focuses on musculoskeletal disorders and evidence-based rehabilitation strategies, shaping both clinical care and physical therapy education. Today, he joins Tom Swales on Staying Relevant to share his insights on mentorship, education, and building effective clinician mindsets.

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Paul Reveals:

▫️ Why perfectionism can hold back new grads and clinicians.

▫️ The power of grace, vulnerability, and humility in learning and patient care.

▫️ Strategies to manage fear of failure in students and professionals.

▫️ How being precise, selective, and mindful in your work drives better results than chasing quantity.

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⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:35 The Unknown Scares Us: How early career uncertainty shapes mindset

04:50 Mentorship Matters: Lessons learned from models in life and work

08:20 Giving Back: Helping others climb their mountain

12:05 Core Values: Kindness, humility, and vulnerability in practice

16:45 Managing Fear of Failure: Coaching students to succeed

22:30 Precision vs. Perfection: Why picking battles matters

28:00 Grace Over Perfection: Advice for new grads

33:15 Staying Sharp & Relevant: Mindset for impactful projects

37:40 Social Media & Research: Adapting to modern communication

41:00 Closing Thoughts: Take your time and focus on what matters

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Follow Dr. Paul Salamh:

📸Instagram – @tuftsdpt

🐦X – @PaulieSalamh

🌐 LinkedIn – Paul Salamh

💪 Tufts Physical Therapy Program – medicine.tufts.edu

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Ever wondered how to turn second-hand sales into a thriving business while mastering negotiation, frugality, and mindset? This episode dives deep into flipping for profit, smart entrepreneurship, and actionable strategies you can implement immediately.

Tim MacLeod is a seasoned entrepreneur and full-time reseller, known for his expertise in Facebook Marketplace and part-time flipping for profit. He’s helped countless people supplement their income while avoiding costly consumer mistakes, and today he joins Tom Swales on Staying Relevant to share his unique insights into negotiation, building a business from scratch, and scaling for success.

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Tim reveals:

▫️ How to leverage part-time flipping to maximize profits without burnout

▫️ Mindset and negotiation tactics that help you win every deal

▫️ The importance of honesty, consistency, and positioning in sales

▫️ Lessons on building a team, scaling revenue, and executing without procrastination

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⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro - Meet Tim MacLeod, Full-Time Flipper

34:13 Communication, Entrepreneurship & Frugality

35:00 Part-Time Profits 38:05 Negotiation Mastery

42:07 Transparency in Deals

44:34 Hitting $1M in Revenue and Team Building

48:16 Action Over Procrastination

50:14 Morning Routines & Consistency

52:08 Magic Wand Moment

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Follow Tim MacLeod:

📸 Instagram - @thefulltimeflipper

🔴 Youtube - @fulltimeflipper

🌐 Website - tim-macleod.com

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Sponsor — The AMT Certification This episode is brought to you by the Advanced Movement Therapist (AMT) System — the neuro-centred certification that helps clinicians and performance coaches solve the root cause of pain and accelerate client results.

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What does it take to become the World’s Strongest Man — not just physically, but mentally and emotionally? In this episode, Mitchell Hooper reveals how science, mindset, and curiosity transformed him from a marathon runner into a global strength icon — proving that true power isn’t just built in the gym, it’s built in the mind.

Mitchell Hooper is the reigning World’s Strongest Man, a clinical exercise physiologist with a master’s in kinesiology, and one of the most intelligent voices in modern strength sports. Known for blending data, movement science, and mindset, Mitch has transformed how athletes think about power and performance.

Today, he joins Tom Swales on Staying Relevant to share how curiosity, recovery, and purpose keep him evolving in life and sport.

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Mitchell reveals:

▫️ The neuroscience behind his calm focus under pressure

▫️ Why emotional intelligence matters more than brute strength

▫️ The science of recovery — and which tools actually work

▫️ How he balances global success with family, legacy, and staying grounded

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⏱ Timestamps

00:00 — How fatherhood and curiosity changed the World’s Strongest Man

05:30 — The brain scan that explains Mitchell’s calm under chaos

16:30 — What testing revealed about strength, emotion & recovery

30:00 — From Marathon to Strongman

40:00 — Inside Mitchell’s $50,000 setup and what actually matters

45:15 — The Ultimate Performance Enhancer

51:00 — The 10 people who matter most

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Follow Mitchell Hooper:

📸Instagram – @mitchellhooper

🔴YouTube — @mitchellhooperstrongman

🌐Website — Lift Heavy Be Kind

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Sponsor — The AMT Certification This episode is brought to you by the Advanced Movement Therapist (AMT) System — the neuro-centred certification that helps clinicians and performance coaches solve the root cause of pain and accelerate client results.

👉 Start your training: amtcertified.ca