In this Wounds International and Wound Care Insights podcast recorded at the LINK conference, Karen Ousey speaks with Harikrishna KR Nair about the concept of wound balance and its growing importance in modern care. The discussion explores how wound management must move beyond a narrow clinical focus to a more holistic model that considers the patient’s physical, psychological and social needs alongside clinical treatment. They highlight the role of multidisciplinary collaboration, patient empowerment and real-world factors such as lifestyle and environment in improving outcomes. The conversation also emphasises the need for education and global adoption to ensure wound balance becomes embedded in everyday practice.