90. Is It a Pay Cut… or a Wake-Up Call?

In this deeply personal episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins — a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists — discusses the challenges faced by OTs across the world due to systemic changes in healthcare. Beki shares her journey from leaving the traditional OT profession to helping hundreds of therapists create their own online, freedom-based businesses. The episode explores the current issues affecting healthcare professionals, particularly in the US, UK, and Australia, and the expectations placed on OTs to compromise their values and working conditions. It addresses the shifting landscape, the cultural stigma attached to healthcare professionals, and the need for a paradigm shift towards entrepreneurship within the OT community. Beki also highlights how OTs can create a business that energises them, while honouring their worth both financially and ethically. Listeners are encouraged to explore new pathways and build a life that inspires them — whether within the existing system or by forging a new direction.   Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Main topic 00:00 – Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission 01:11 – The State of the Occupational Therapy Profession 02:50 – Challenges Faced by Occupational Therapists 07:36 – Personal Experiences and Systemic Issues 18:05 – Creating Change and New Opportunities 23:09 – Empowering OTs to Build Freedom-Based Businesses 27:22 – Membership Options for OTs     About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.