3. Like a Phoenix I Rise | Odeth Richardson, Chair of Council for RCOT and BAOT

Martina interviews Odeth Richardson, Head of Service for Occupational Therapy in Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals and Chair of Council for RCOT and BAOT.Odeth has a quiet strength and a thoughtful perspective. We talked about:✨ The current challenges facing Occupational Therapists✨ The important work of the RCOT and how it supports its members✨ The transformative Equality, Diversity and Belonging policy✨ Why OTs should be more involved in supporting women and girls in sheltered accommodation✨ And… we discovered her hidden talent — poetry! 💫👉 Watch the full episode and stay to the end to hear Odeth read her beautiful poem, inspired by Maya Angelou and the RCOT’s phoenix symbol. 🎧 Listen now:🎙️Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jaMdTk🎙️Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3E7aQBm🎥Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4cgxB2B I’d love to hear what you think — your feedback helps shape future episodes. And if you know a healthcare professional with a powerful story to share, I’d love to connect.Drop me a email anytime at [email protected] so much for tuning in and supporting the show!Martina