The Missing Piece Podcast
The Missing Piece podcast is place where Rachel and Sara share the stories to their careers in allied health to help find that missing piece. Discussing the complexities of non clinical or so called soft skills to help to create resilient and impactful practitioners.
Episodes

Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
41 min
Welcome to Ep 8 - Recognising the power of language
In this episode Rachel and Sara consider how very powerful the language we and our clients use. Reflecting on our experiences and practitioners and the impact our words have. Along with the messages our clients have previously received, whether that be from practitioners, friends, family or other sources. This whole episode is about understanding the power those messages can have.
The Power of Language is the second unit in our mentorship at The Tessera Collective. To learn more about The Collective and join our mailing list reach out.
You can also follow on the conversation with us on Instagram or Facebook, or contact the team via email info@tesseracollective or reach out to the creators:
Rachel Tidy - Instagram & Linkedin
Sara Woodroffe - Instagram & Linkedin

Sep 17, 2026
Sep 17, 2026
41 min
Welcome to Ep 7 - Mentoring - The puzzle piece that creates great practitioners.
In this episode Sara and Rachel sit down with yet another cup of tea and chat about mentoring and the role group mentoring can play in supporting allied health practitioners.
The conversation continues in The Tessera Collective which is officially open for registration, but only for a few more days, until September 21st.
If your listening after September 21st you can join the waitlist to ensure your entry when door open again.
You can also follow on the conversation with us on Instagram or Facebook, or contact the team via email info@tesseracollective or reach out to the creators:
Rachel Tidy - Instagram & Linkedin
Sara Woodroffe - Instagram & Linkedin

Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
25 min
In episode 6 Sara and Rachel continue their inclusivity conversation. After exploring what is was like to feel excluded and the incredible impact of genuinely feeling like you are welcome in Ep5 they share some of the changes they are have been able to implement in their work places. Some of these changes may feel small, some are even physically small but the impact, oh the impact is BIG.
The conversation continues in The Tessera Collective which is officially open now until September 21st for registration.
If your listening after September 21st you can join the waitlist to ensure your entry when door open again.
You can also follow on the conversation with us on Instagram or Facebook, or contact the team via email info@tesseracollective or reach out to the creators:
Rachel Tidy - Instagram & Linkedin
Sara Woodroffe - Instagram & Linkedin

Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
38 min
In episode 5 Rachael and Sara head down memory lane and explore what it felt like to be excluded. As two white, straight, cis gendered, straight sized, educated Australians we understand that these privileges have allowed us into many circles throughout our lives. As women who grew up in the 90's in Australia the landscape for girls to engage with sport was very different to what it is today. So come on a journey with us as we explore what exclusion felt like, understanding the long term impacts what it is to truely feel like you belong so many years later.
We would like to continue this conversation about inclusion and so many more incredible topics join us in The Tessera Collective. Join the waitlist to ensure your entry when door open on September 1st.
You can also follow on the conversation with us on Instagram or Facebook, or contact the team via email info@tesseracollective or reach out to the creators:
Rachel Tidy - Instagram & Linkedin
Sara Woodroffe - Instagram & Linkedin

Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
23 min
In episode 4 Sara and Rachel talk through what's is actually involved when you join the Tessera Collective.
Learn what they have spent the last year building and why it could be the missing piece in your career development.
Find out more about The Tessera Collective
follow them on Instagram or Facebook, or contact the team via email info@tesseracollective
or reach out to the creators:
Rachel Tidy - Instagram & Linkedin
Sara Woodroffe - Instagram & Linkedin

Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
22 min
In episode 3 you'll get to know Rachel and Sara.
Learn more about their careers as exercise physiologist and the journey that has taken them to the point of creating The Missing Piece Podcast and The Tessera Collective.
Find out more about The Tessera Collective
follow them on Instagram or Facebook, or contact the team via email info@tesseracollective
or reach out to the creators:
Rachel Tidy - Instagram & Linkedin
Sara Woodroffe - Instagram & Linkedin

Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
10 min
In episode 2 Rachel and Sara get chatting about The Tessera Collective, what it is, why we created it and who it is for.
Oh and what is a tessera?
Find out more about The Tessera Collective
follow them on Instagram or Facebook, or contact the team via email info@tesseracollective
or reach out to the creators:
Rachel Tidy - Instagram & Linkedin
Sara Woodroffe - Instagram & Linkedin

Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
14 min
Welcome to The Missing Piece Podcast.
In this inaugural episode Rachel and Sara discuss the concept behind the podcast and what to expect in future episodes.
To connect with the hosts you can reach them via the links below:
Rachel Tidy
Rachel - Instagram, Rachel - Linkedin
Sara Woodroffe
Sara - Instagram, Sara - Linkedin
The Tessera Collective
The Tessera Collective



