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Evolved Living Podcast
by Dr. Josie Jarvis OT
🎙️ The Evolved Living Podcastwith Dr. Josie Jarvis, PP-OTD, MA-OTR/L, BA, BSHosted by occupational therapist, occupational scientist, and open citizen science advocate Dr. Josie Jarvis, The Evolved Living Podcast explores how we can bridge art, science, and wisdom to co-create more liberatory, ecological, and collaborative systems of care.Each episode invites critical yet compassionate dialogue across disciplines—connecting practitioners, educators, researchers, and community members who are working toward holistic, trauma-informed, and life-affirming change. Together, we translate occupational science into real-world practice and collective wellbeing through honest, inclusive, and transformative conversations. josiejarvisot.substack.com
Episodes
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Hearsay wearing a lab coat
You asked a careful question about your scope and got an answer delivered with total certainty and no source. Maybe it came in a comment thread, maybe in a team meeting, and you felt yourself shrink a little inside a profession you spent years training for. If that has happened to you, this essay...
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I wrote to CMS. But this is about more than policy.
It’s Tuesday afternoon… You’re sitting in a care conference, IEP meeting, team meeting, or nursing station listening to someone explain why your client doesn’t need OT. You know what you have observed. You know what the client has told you. You know there is more happening here than what fits...
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CMS Payment Reform: Your Voice Is Needed by September 14
What happens when the people delivering healthcare actually participate in deciding how that care is valued? Right now, we have an opportunity to do exactly that. CMS is accepting public comments on the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, and the deadline is September 14, 2026....
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Overlap Is Not Duplication: Making Space for Emerging OT Practice informed by Occupational Science
I wrote this piece in response to some discourse I was tagged in around OT’s role in sports medicine and supporting high performance athletes. The reflection is specifically in response to this three-part LinkedIn series: Part 1: What OT Adds to Sports MedicineRead the original post on LinkedIn...
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Integrating Creativity and Spirituality in Occupational Therapy: Embracing Arts, Science, and Ancestral Wisdom with Libby Lamb OT, Poet, and Creativity & Spirituality Coach
Here is a voice-over of the article for those who prefer audio Hi everyone! I’m thrilled to share this episode with you today. If you’ve been following this podcast since it started in 2023, you might know it grew out of my doctoral capstone project during my time in the University of Utah’s...
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Clinical Reflections on Occupational Apartheid: Ethics, Policy, and Systems Change in Occupational Therapy
Why this Occupational Science series matters If you are an occupational therapy practitioner in the United States, chances are you are already using occupational science. You just might not have been given the words for it yet. That gap is part of why I created this Occupational Science Alphabet...
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Global Conversations: Cross-Discipline Collaboration in Epidemiology, Occupational Science, Disability, and AI with Emmanuel Ampomah Boadi
Evolved Living Podcast with Dr. Josie Jarvis OT Global Conversations: Cross-Discipline Collaboration in Epidemiology, Occupational Science, Disability, and AIwith Emmanuel Ampomah Boadi --- Episode Overview In this episode of the Evolved Living Podcast, Dr. Josie Jarvis welcomes Emmanuel Ampomah...
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🌿 Beyond the Hierarchy: Rethinking Evidence in Occupational Therapy
When I first learned about evidence-based practice, I remember staring at that glossy triangle, the research hierarchy pyramid, with meta-analyses gleaming at the top like sacred scripture. It was comforting at first. Finally, a clear map of what counts as truth.But once I entered practice, that...
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Reclaiming the Roots of Care: Witches, Midwives, Nurses, and the Occupational Therapy Lineage
I have been thinking a lot about the history of care and what becomes possible when we take the time to remember the people and practices that came before our modern healthcare systems. That was the focus of a recent book circle and art-making session inside the Evolved Living Collaborative…
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Building Our Own Tables: A Response to “The Seat at the Table Fallacy”
Last week I reacted live to a powerful post shared by Bill Wong in our community. The article in question — “Occupational Therapy and the ‘Seat at the Table’ Fallacy” by ABC Therapeutics — suggests that the push for higher credentials in OT (e.g., mandatory OTD) has been mis-directed: “A degree...
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🌿 The Power of Cross-Cultural & Intergenerational Engagement with Occupational Science
Listen to the full episode → 🎧 Multigenerational Panel on Delayed Exposure to Occupational Science and Its Impact on OT Practice 🌎 Reclaiming Our Collective Voice When I think about the roots of occupational therapy and occupational science, I often imagine our profession as having lived under…
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🌿 Occupational Therapy Isn’t Just Biomechanical: Reclaiming the Psychosocial Heart of OT
I hopped on live this week after a rich conversation in the Practical OT Facebook group (hi Chris! 🙌).Chris shared The Intentional Relationship Model — Renee Taylor’s seminal text on therapeutic use of self and the relational core of practice (and yes, the IRM lineage connects to Gary Kielhofner...
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Folk Art Illuminating Alignment Toward Hope, Healing, and Unity in Dark Times Through Unity Henge with Mixed Heritage Neurodiverse Artist and Healer Lennée Reid
Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Evolved Living Podcast, host Dr. Josephine Jarvis welcomes Lennée Reid a multi-talented Creole, queer, neurodiverse artist and healer, Lennée Reid. As the nation navigates the tumultuous aftermath of election week, they engage in a heartfelt...
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From Miles Davis to Kendrick Lamar & Taylor Swift: The Transformative Evolution of Multigenerational Occupational Science (with Drs. John White, Jian Jones, Josie Jarvis and Avery Gaeta)
Send us a text This multi-generational podcast discussion is brought to you by the occupational power of music linking the intersectional life paths of Miles Davis, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, John White, Josie Jarvis, Jian Jones, and Avery Geata with an invitation to explore music as a…
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OT and PT Working Together To Systemically Transform Maternal Health From a Culture of Trauma to Supported Liberation: An Interdisciplinary Call to Action For All at the Individual, Micro, Meso, and Macro Level
Send us a text The podcast interview discusses maternal health disparities, the importance of collaboration between occupational therapists and physical therapists, and the role of technology and personal experiences in empowering women and improving healthcare outcomes, with a focus on...
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Ink and Inclusion: Breaking Barriers in the Occupation of Tattoo Artistry and Beyond
Send us a text This Podcast discusses a conversation with Angel, a Tacoma Area tattoo artist, about her journey into the tattoo industry, the skills required, the therapeutic aspect of her work, the need for more diversity and representation in the field, and her community work with the Hundredth...
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Weaving the Threads of Our Occupational Histories: An Intergenerational Conversation with the Jarvis Family
Send us a text Learn essentials to develop your own intergenerational Occupational Profile Informed by Occupational Science Here: https://eln.upcoach.com/organizations/i/x9V5a6WydwaVTsGBXqwfUon13Fewi4nHAj6QYPMyQl2fwmKkPL Dr. Josie Jarvis sits down with her parents, Julie and Wade Jarvis, to learn...
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Elevating Occupational Therapy Leadership and Education Through the Transformative Lifestyle of Hip Hop Culture, Informal Publishing, and Collective Activism for Systemic Change Together
Send us a text This thought-provoking podcast brought together Dr. Jian Jones, Dr. Josie Jarvis and special guest Dr. Arameh Anvarizadeh to discuss the power of hip hop culture in advancing occupational therapy. They explored how hip hop represents activism, creativity and driving positive change...
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Exploring and Reviving Indigenous Science and Decolonization in Everyday Suburban Living in the United States and Other Colonized Lands Contextually: Featuring Hawaiian Artist and Activist Malialani Dullanty
Send us a text Just in time to decolonize Thanksgiving, even in "progressive" Pacific Northwest Seattle Suburbs where exclusive and protective...does not always mean...safe...for everyone... Check our Hawaiian Artist and Indigenous Human Rights Activist Malialani Dullanty! Please consider…
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Navigating the Paradox of Supported Independence in Communication with Nuanced Neurodivergence Featuring Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellow and Young Hemiplegic Stroke Survivor Ashley Lynn Waldron
Send us a text This is a very meaningful podcast discussion for me as I not only get to catch up with a dear college friend I also get to deeply explore the occupational impact of how one's life path can evolve after acquiring a profound neuro divergence early in life. Ashley and I's paths in our...
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Intersectional Accessibility: Navigating Imperfect Systems and Creatively Developing New Inclusive Ones Together Part 2
Send us a text Announcements The first 3 modules of my Online Doctoral Capstone Course Foundations of Occupational Science is available now for free for a limited time: https://engage.evolvedlivingnetwork.com/ If you are in the Tacoma Area or are a fan of the Social Justice Sewing Academy and…
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Intersectional Accessibility: Navigating Imperfect Systems and Creatively Developing New Inclusive Ones Together Part 1
Send us a text Announcements The first 3 modules of my Online Doctoral Capstone Course Foundations of Occupational Science is available now for free for a limited time: https://engage.evolvedlivingnetwork.com/ If you are in the Tacoma Area or are a fan of the Social Justice Sewing Academy and…
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Overcoming Gender-Based Occupational Deprivation Through Fiber Arts, Community, and Creative Expression with Special Guest: Mx. Domestic!
Send us a text ***Trigger Warning: Discussion of Suicidal Ideation, Gender-Based Violence and Harassment, and explicit language*** Continuing our exploration of the evolution of the Contemporary Arts and Crafts Movement we are joined today by Matthew Boudreaux the creator of Mx. Domestic where we...
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Trailblazing OTs: Neurodivergence, Mentorship, and Building Inclusive Communities Part Two of Discussion with Dr. Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L
Send us a text Trailblazing OTs: Neurodivergence, Mentorship, and Building Inclusive Communities Description: In this thought-provoking and insightful podcast episode, Dr. Bill Wong, a trailblazing occupational therapist (OT), and the host Josie Jarvis engage in a candid conversation about the...
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Supporting Neurodiverse OT Leadership Pathways in New Spaces with Dr. Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L: Part 1
Send us a text Shifting Perspectives and Supporting Neurodivergent OTs Description: In this episode of the Engaging Occupational Science Podcast, the conversation delves into the importance of shifting perspectives within the occupational therapy (OT) community. The discussion focuses on…
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Mindfully Navigating Cultivation of a Non-Traditional Inclusive Learning Community w/ Taylor Wilmont, AMFT
Send us a text Taylor Wilmot, AMFT brings in to this dialog a lens developed as an active student in non-traditional learning environments cultivated since 2007. She offers a lens as emerging practice mental health counselor with an educational background that focused on developing skills to...
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Engaging with an OS Lens to Support Intersectional Allyship with Gender Expansive and Queer Communities (Calls to Action for AOTA 2024 Florida Conference)
Send us a text This episode of the Engaging Occupational Science Podcast explores the AOTA 2025 Vision and the complexities that emerge in attempting to realize this vision in the United States context during a time of escalating national tensions and the spread of trans-exclusionary laws that…
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Broadening the Roots of the Arts and Craft Movement in the US with Lauren Black, Executive Director of the Social Justice Sewing Academy
Send us a text Free Occupational Science 101 Guidebook https://beacon.by/evolved-living/occupational-science-101-guide-podcast OS Empowered OT Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1569824073462362/ One of the core themes of this module is contextualizing the inseparable connection we…
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Multigenerational Panel on Delayed Exposure to OS and its Impact on Their OT Practice
Send us a text Free Occupational Science 101 Guidebook https://beacon.by/evolved-living/occupational-science-101-guide-podcast OS Empowered OT Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1569824073462362/ This panel interview (a sample from the Foundations of Occupational Science for US-Based...
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Empowering Practical Knowledge Translation with Katie Caspero, MS, OTR/L of OT Graphically
Send us a text Free Occupational Science 101 Guidebook https://beacon.by/evolved-living/occupational-science-101-guide-podcast OS Empowered OT Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1569824073462362/ Katie Caspero, MS, OTR/L is the founder of OT Graphically where she uses infographics to...
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Empowering Academic and Clinician Partnerships with Tim Dionne, PhD, OTR/L
Send us a text Free Occupational Science 101 Guidebook https://beacon.by/evolved-living/occupational-science-101-guide-podcast OS Empowered OT Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1569824073462362/ In this episode, Dr. Tim Dionne explores the importance of building active partnerships...
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Transcending Addictive Systems Through Relationship Building with Kary Gillenwaters, OTR/L
Send us a text Free Occupational Science 101 Guidebook https://beacon.by/evolved-living/occupational-science-101-guide-podcast OS Empowered OT Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1569824073462362/ Kary Gillenwaters, OTR/L: Blog: https://solidagovc.com/blog Facebook:...
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OS Informed 2023 New Years Reflections for International Occupational Therapy with Dr. Michael Sy
Send us a text Free Occupational Science 101 Guidebook https://beacon.by/evolved-living/occupational-science-101-guide-podcast OS Empowered OT Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1569824073462362/ Want to learn more about Occupational Science? Get your free 101 guide here I was so...
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Positioning Our Work Today as OTPs in the Legacy of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science History with Dr. John White, Ph.D., OTRL, FAOTA
Send us a text Free Occupational Science 101 Guidebook https://beacon.by/evolved-living/occupational-science-101-guide-podcast OS Empowered OT Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1569824073462362/ The Engaging Occupational Science Podcast is set to launch in 2023. This episode is being...
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🎙️ The Evolved Living Podcastwith Dr. Josie Jarvis, PP-OTD, MA-OTR/L, BA, BSHosted by occupational therapist, occupational scientist, and open citizen science advocate Dr. Josie Jarvis, The Evolved Living Podcast explores how we can bridge art, science, and wisdom to co-create more liberatory, ecological, and collaborative systems of care.Each episode invites critical yet compassionate dialogue across disciplines—connecting practitioners, educators, researchers, and community members who are working toward holistic, trauma-informed, and life-affirming change. Together, we translate occupational science into real-world practice and collective wellbeing through honest, inclusive, and transformative conversations.
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