In this episode of the Silvates Podcast, Silvan is joined by osteopaths and educators Lazarus Nono and Krutika Patel, who bring almost three decades of experience in practice and osteopathic education.

Together, we reflect on how the profession has changed since they graduated, from the way osteopathy is taught to the growing influence of social media and technique-focused content. We discuss whether today's graduates are better prepared for practice, the importance of mentorship after university, and why confidence can quickly disappear when you're suddenly alone in a treatment room with a patient.

Our conversation also explores what may have been lost as osteopathic education has evolved and developing the confidence to assess and treat the whole person rather than simply focusing on the painful area.

Lazarus and Krutika discuss why understanding foot biomechanics matters, how dysfunction at the foot may influence the rest of the kinetic chain, and why, as Lazarus puts it, “if you're not assessing it, you're guessing.”

We hear about their Core Manual Techniques CPD, why they chose to begin with the foot, and their aim to help osteopaths and other manual therapists revisit the fundamentals, develop their clinical reasoning and become more confident practitioners.

The Biomechanics of the Foot workshop will be held on Sunday 27th September 2026 in London.

Find out more on: wwww.core-mt.co.uk

Follow CoreMT in instagram: coremanualeducation

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Osteopathy and Its Evolution

02:53 Changes in Practice and Teaching Methods

05:33 Communication Skills in Osteopathy

09:08 The Importance of Mentoring for New Graduates

14:23 Curriculum Changes and Gaps in Education

19:07 Blind Spots in Osteopathic Practice

23:59 The Role of Foot Biomechanics in Treatment

33:07 The Importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Osteopathy

37:20 Understanding the Foot: A Foundation for Treatment

39:53 Target Audience for CPD: Who Can Benefit?

40:16 Practical Applications: What to Expect After CPD

44:59 The Role of Intellect in Osteopathy

53:13 Key Takeaways: Inquisitiveness and Confidence in Practice

Silvan is joined by Clinical Psychologist, Dr Paris Capleton joins me on the Podcast. In this episode we explore how your childhood expeirnces can shape your career, and how the weight of expectations can affect identity and profession. Paris shares her insights on parentification and the unique identities of black female clinical psychologists, shedding light on the emotional burdens they carry.

Find Paris on socials:

Instagram: drparispsychology

Tiktok: parisirl_

Linkedin: drpariscapleton

Read Paris' research: https://uhra.herts.ac.uk/id/eprint/26152/

Link to Paris' Dclin interview training: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-sweet-spot-dclinpsy-interview-prep-masterclass-tickets-1985061217538?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Watch here: https://youtu.be/5ImbO73buOQ

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Parentification and Identity

04:17 The Impact of Parentification on Black Female Clinical Psychologists

12:52 Understanding Parentification: Definitions and Expressions

19:29 Parentification's Influence on Identity and Relationships

27:00 Threat-Based Socialization and Its Effects

29:48 The Impact of Childhood Expectations

32:32 Cultural Perspectives on Caregiving

34:15 The Cost of Being the Good Girl

35:16 Intergenerational Responsibility and Identity

39:03 Caregiving as a Professional Identity

42:36 Reflexivity in Research

53:43 Implications for Clinical Practice

Sarah Sheehan, an Educational Psychologist and mother joins me on the podcast to share her personal journey with weight loss and using Mounjaro, a GLP-1 medication. We discuss her health journey, the challenges of emotional eating and the importance of lifestyle changes alongside using Mounjaro.