Rap, Hip Hop and increasing diversity in Occupational Therapy with Musician Raphael Olympio

In this episode we speak with Raphael Olympio, a Cork-based artist and Occupational Therapy student. He shares his experiences with racism and isolation, the impact of music on his life, his transition from nursing to Occupational Therapy and his passion for advocacy work. Raphael shares his appreciation for the holistic approach in working with clients in mental health and his belief in the power of hip-hop as a therapeutic tool. We discuss the need for improved representation in the field of Occupational Therapy from diverse communities. Raphael also shares his positive experiences as an OT student at University College Cork. Follow Olympio on Spotify Find out about gigs: https://www.instagram.com/olympio_official/