Episode 45: Hope, Belonging, Meaning, Purpose

In Episode 45 of OT Conversations That Matter: The Podcast host Justine Jecker is joined by Indigenous occupational therapist and PhD candidate Jen Bertoni, returning to the podcast exactly three years after her first appearance. Jen, who is pursuing her Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation and Health Leadership at Queen’s University, reflects on her journey exploring culture, equity, and justice in occupational therapy practice in northwestern Ontario. Together, they discuss lessons learned and unlearned, the importance of self-reflection and mentorship to process personal narratives and biases, and how Jen's connection with her ancestral community has shaped her understanding of culturally appropriate care in occupational therapy. Tune in to discover how hope, belonging, meaning, and purpose have become central to her work.