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HealthMatters
by Karen Jacobs
Welcome to HealthMatters@BUSargent, the podcast of the Boston University’s College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. The mission of Sargent College is to advance, preserve, disseminate, and apply knowledge in the health and rehabilitation sciences. BU Sargent College strives to create an environment that fosters critical and innovative thinking to best serve the health care needs of society.The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs, who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director at Sargent College.
Episodes
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Ep 181: Why AI Belongs in the Health Sciences Classroom: Preparing the Future Workforce Through Critical Thinking, Information Literacy, and Ethics
Dr. Kerrin Gallagher and Dr. Shelley Brown, with the support from a Shipley Health Education Innovation Grant, talk about launching a new course, Health Information Literacy: Artificial Intelligence and Ethics in Healthcare. This is a required course built on the belief that AI in health care is…
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Moving the Needle on Hypertension, Efforts Across Populations
Did you know your blood pressure can reveal more about your health in 30 seconds than most people learn in a year? Jesse Moreira-Bouchard shares the simplest at-home habit that can give you and your provider the kind of day-to-day data that leads to better decisions, earlier action, and more...
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Ep 179: Sargent College Alumna Coaches BU’s Women’s Ice Hockey Team
Join us for a fascinating conversation with BU's Women's Ice Hockey Coach and Gold Olympic Medalist, Tara Watchorn, as she describes why she chose Boston University and recounts her career highlights.
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Ep 178: The Hidden Power of Writing, Craft and Kindness
Join us for an interesting and uplifting conversation with Katie Brunner, a marketer and enrollment staff member at Sargent College. She works primarily with Sargent College's graduate programs to ensure that those interested can smoothly transition from prospective applicants to enrolled…
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Ep 177: Co-Regulation: Developing a Course for Caregivers as a Doctoral Project
Join us for a captivating conversation with Maria Slavin, discussing her time in BU's Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program. She dives into her doctoral project, developing a course for caregivers on co-regulation and the importance of regulation and attachment!
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Ep 176: Pornography: What occupational therapists need to know for clinical practice
Join us for an engaging conversation with Emily F. Rothman, ScD and Dr. Kathryn Ellis about pornography within OT. Emily F. Rothman, ScD is Professor and Chair of the Occupational Therapy Department at Boston University. She has more than 10 years of experience conducting research and education...
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Episode 175: Sensory Overload vs. Structured Learning: How Children’s TV Shapes Speech Development
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Kaylin Torres, a senior at Boston University in the Kilachand Honors College studying Linguistics and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences in Sargent College. Her senior Keystone research project, “Sensory Overload vs. Structured Learning: The Role of...
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Episode 174: Thriving in Nature: Promoting Well-Being through Occupation
Shannon Kara is an occupational therapist, small business owner, and doctoral student at Boston University whose work focuses on nature-based interventions for adults with neurodiversity and intellectual disability. She is the founder of Coree Occupational Therapy in Canberra, Australia, where…
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Ep 173: Advancing Inclusive Early Childhood Education Through Embedded Occupational Therapy Practitioner and Teacher Collaboration
Join us for an engaging conversation with Karen Katzman, pediatric occupational therapist, private practice owner, and doctoral candidate in the PP-OTD program at Boston University. Karen shares about her years of experience and passion for OT in the pediatric space.
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Ep 172: A Dietitian's Journey - From family to food to fueling athletes.
Dr. Paula Quatromoni is a tenured Associate Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology at Boston University. Her work focuses on eating disorders, sports nutrition, child health, dietary patterns, and cardiometabolic disease. She founded BU’s sports nutrition consult service and helped create the...
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Ep 171: Supporting First Generation Students and Pursuing an MBA
Join us for a fun and interesting conversation with KC Barnes who shares her experience as a first generation scholar, her journey to working in Clinical Education Services at BU, and her continued education journey earning an MBA and working to help the next first generation students in line.
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The Journey of a Person who Stutters
Chris works as a Correction Officer, living in the Boston area. In his free time, he likes to workout, cook and spend time with friends and family. He has stuttered since age four. Mindfulness and meditation have played a huge part in his stuttering journey. Over the years, Chris has learned that...
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Ep 169: Choosing the Right Home to Guarantee Successful Aging in Place
Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. David Bernstein as he shares about his new book. David Bernstein, MD is an award-winning physician and author who is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatrics practicing in Clearwater, Florida. His 40 years of experience have provided…
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Ep 168: Spiritual OT - Shining Light on Meaning, Purpose, and Connection in Everyday Activities
Alison Rebels, OTD, OTR/L, is a proud “Triple Terrier,” having earned her BS, MS, and Post-Professional OTD from Boston University. She is an occupational therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience and currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Master of Science in...
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Ep. 167 A discussion about the use and application of the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS)
Join us for an interesting conversation with Dr. Leanna Katz about her career interests along with her research about the use and application of the Rehabilitation Treatment Specification System (RTSS).
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Ep 166: Energy-Limiting Conditions and the OT Emerging Practice Landscape
Abbigail Kubiak, OTD, OTR/L, LRC is a Teaching Professional at Boston University's Sargent College in the online post-professional occupational therapy program and the founder of One Life Lived Well Occupational Therapy Services. She is dedicated to educating practitioners and advancing clinical...
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Ep 165: Thermoregulation, Virtual Reality, and the Power of Mentorship with Dr. Dustin Allen
Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Dustin Allen, Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Programs in Human Physiology at Boston University. In this episode, Dr. Allen shares their experience with thermoregulation, virtual reality, and the power of mentorship in career and education.
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Ep 164: Beyond Words - A Researcher’s Journey with ASL, Language Access, and AI Technology.
Join us for a conversation with Naomi Caselli, an Associate Professor of Deaf Education, co-director of the Deaf Center, and the director of the AI and Education initiative at Boston University. She is hearing, and her first languages are American Sign Language (ASL) and English. She leads a...
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Ep 163: The OT Parent Coaches
Join us for an interesting conversation with Carrie Carman and Jen Papasodoro as they discuss their individual journeys in OT and why they came together to create The OT Parent Coaches, LLC.
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Ep 162: Universal Design for Learning and Speech-Language Pathology: A Shared Language for Interprofessional Collaboration
Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Alyssa Boucher about Universal Design for Learning and Speech-Language Pathology!
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Ep 161: Full Circle: From BU OT Student to Lecturer
Jessie Franco is a lecturer in the entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at Sargent College. Her clinical experience centers on adult physical dysfunction and spans the full rehabilitation trajectory, with expertise in acute care. Passionate about preparing students for fieldwork and...
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Ep 160: Backpack Awareness: Starting a Student Wellness Initiative
Kayla Jackson is a local high school senior, prospective college student, and current Girl Scout Gold Award candidate. She is the founder of the Backpack Awareness Initiative in her local school district and has promoted backpack safety throughout her community. Under the guidance of Karen…
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Ep 159: Reasoning Beyond the Black and White: Embracing Uncertainty in Occupational Therapy Education and Practice
Kate Stewart is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston University. She is an occupational therapist licensed with the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professions and is registered with the National...
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Eps 158: From Goldfish to Global Develpment: How Unexpected Turns Shape a Research Career
Dr. Iverson’s career has been colored by a series of unexpected events, each of which have taken her work and interests in new directions. Her initial foray into psychological research – a senior thesis focused on learning in cassius auratus (the goldfish) – led to an opportunity to work in a…
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Ep 157: Full Circle Harmony: Clinical Care, Education, and Research with Dr. Monica Pessina
Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Monica Pessina as she shares her journey and explains how staying connected to clinical practice brings harmony to her education and research.
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Ep 156: Learning That Leads: Partnership-Driven Experiential Learning at BU’s Sargent College
Jenn Keenan, EdD, EdM, leads strategic initiatives in clinical education and community partnerships at BU’s Sargent College. She oversees all aspects of undergraduate and graduate experiential learning, building and sustaining cross-sector partnerships that expand student access to meaningful,...
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Ep 155: From Purpose to Partnerships: Tackling Global Malnutrition through Collaboration
Lindsey M. Locks, ScD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Health Sciences (Sargent College) and Global Health (School of Public Health) at Boston University. She directs the Global Nutrition Lab and currently serves as Chair of the Global Nutrition Council, one of two scientific...
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Ep 154: Integrating AI-powered sensory journaling into occupational therapy evaluation and practice - a child centered approach to sensory processing assessment
Dafna Barhad is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of expertise specializing in sensory-informed approaches to child development . Throughout her career, she has practiced in developmental centers and ran her own private practice, supporting neurodivergent individuals and their...
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Ep 153: Starting My Journey as a Faculty Council Representative
Join us for an interesting conversation with Dr. Shannon Peters where they share details of their new role as Faculty Council Representative at Boston University’s Sargent College. Dr. Peters shares their experience being a clinical assistant professor at Sargent, and a licensed psychologist, and...
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Ep 152: A Chat with Dr. Rah-Rah - Supporting mental health of OT practitioners in rural settings.
Join us for a conversation with Sarah Harvey, a recent PP-OTD graduate from BU based in rural Maine. In this episode, Sarah reflects on the importance of recognizing professional burnout and compassion fatigue among occupational therapists and other health care professionals. After facing burnout...
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Ep 151: Integration of responsible artificial intelligence into occupational therapy curricula
Join us for an interesting conversation with Dr. Tami Atkins to hear about how the integration of responsible artificial intelligence into occupational therapy curricula can remove barriers to evidence-based practice and equip students with essential skills for today’s technology-driven…
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Ep 150: Simulation Rooms and their Impact on the Future of Healthcare
Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Samantha Brown to learn about simulation rooms in academia. Through Samantha Brown's years of expertise in healthcare as both a clinician and educator, specifically in physical therapy, she demonstrates the importance of a simulation room. This...
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Ep 149: From Passion to Practice: Completing the PP-OTD Program While Raising a Family
Join us for a conversation with Carolyn Ferrer, a seasoned occupational therapist with over 16 years of experience, as she wraps up her Post-Professional OTD at Boston University’s Sargent College. Carolyn spent 13 years working in inpatient rehab in Detroit, where she supported individuals with...
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Ep 148: Enhancing Executive Function through Story Power OT
Join us for an exciting new episode featuring Kimberly Day, an occupational therapist who owns Sunny Day Therapy! Kim discusses her passion for teaching about executive function through her program, Kid Power, which integrates her knowledge of physical exercises, reflexes, sensory health, and...
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Ep 147: Holding SPACE: Advocacy, OT, and Students with PIMD.
Join us for a fascinating and enlightening conversation about advocacy, OT, and Emily's experience! Emily is an occupational therapist practicing in Syracuse, NY. She is a doctoral candidate (soon to graduate!) at Boston University's PP-OTD program. While she has had many experiences as an OT…
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Ep 146: Cognitive Enhancement, Employment, and Occupational Therapy
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Susan McGurk, clinical psychologist and faculty member at Boston University's Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Susan shares her journey from biology major to leading expert in psychiatric rehabilitation, cognitive functioning…
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Ep 145: The Importance of Incorporating Affirmations into our Daily Lives
Join us as for a joyful discussion on the power of affirmations with Shannon and Kayla, founders of My Happy Place. Based in Australia, Shannon and Kayla seek to empower individuals through various affirmation cards. Their mission is clear: to foster wellness by integrating evidence-based…
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Ep 144: A discussion on LGBTQIA+ health within Occupational Therapy, scholarly interests, and leadership positions
Join us for an engaging conversation with Temor “Tay” Amin-Arsala, a new Clinical Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at Sargent College! Temor's clinical practice history stretches across the entire lifespan in a multitude of settings, with an additional focus on...
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Ep 143: Transforming Mental Health Rehabilitation with AI Innovation
In this episode of HealthMatters, we’re joined by Katie Walker, the Director of Finance and Administration at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CPR) at Sargent College. With over 45 years of history, CPR is a leader in combining research, training, and direct services to empower...
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Ep 142: Contextual Factors Impacting Psychiatric Rehabilitation
How have perspectives of psychiatric rehabilitation shifted over time? Join us as we speak with Dr. Marianne Farkas, ScD, a clinical professor at Boston University and one of the founding members of the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Dr. Farkas explain four major shifts in mental health...
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Ep 141: A discussion on immunology and a systems wide approach to health care
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Sarah Barnes regarding her fascinating experience with immunology and the systems wide approach to health care. In this episode, we are trilled to welcome Dr. Barnes, an expert in immunology, to share her experience and insights into the inconnected...
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Ep 140: The Science Behind Movement
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Lisa Roberts, a dedicated Sargent faculty member whose journey reflects the twists and turns many of us face in college. Like many students, Dr. Roberts wasn’t always certain where her path would lead, but her curiosity and resilience eventually...
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Ep 139: Creating Community Among OT Faculty and Students
What does it mean to be a student ambassador in the BU occupational therapy program? Join us as we speak with Gracie Anderson, Karen Ma, and Sam Van Ert, each of whom serve as student ambassadors for BU OTD students. Gracie, Karen, and Sam discuss the importance of their role within Sargent…
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Ep 138: Social Prescribing and Prescribed Volunteerism in Health Care
Delve into social prescribing and prescibed volunteerism in this episode with Dr. Ivory Rose. As the lead of healthcare engagment for Social Prescribing USA, and an experienced occupational therapist, her expertise fills this episode important and impactful information!
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Ep 137: Improving Long-Term Health Outcomes
Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Hayford Avedzi, a new faculty member and clinical professor of health at Boston University, as he shares his journey to BU and his vision for contributing to the Sargent College community. Dr. Avedzi will explore the role of preventative nutrition in...
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Ep 136: OT and Pelvic Floor Therapy
What role do occupational therapists play in pelvic floor therapy? Join us as we speak with Jamie Lief, OTD, OTR/L, an occupational therapist specializing in pelvic floor health. Jamie recently graduated from Boston University's Post-Professional OTD program, with her dissertation focused on...
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Ep 135: Life focused on a wellness based health care system
Have you considered how nursing, occupational therapy, Reiki healing, and exercise intersect? Join us in this conversation with Carol Simon as she takes us through her life journey, and her experiences in each of these professions. Her emphasis on a wellness based health care system, instead of…
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Ep 134: Bringing Occupational Therapy to the Chinese Community
How can we effectively advocate for Occupational Therapy within the healthcare sector? Join us as we speak with Josephine Wong, a recent Post-Professional BU OTD graduate and Chinese American immigrant who founded her own hand therapy clinic to improve access to Occupational Therapy for her...
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Ep 133: The Intersection Between Maternal Health and Occupational Therapy
In what ways are occupational therapists best suited to support new mothers and their families? Join us as we speak with Jessica Peterson and Gayle Schwee, co-founders of Matrescence Occupational Therapy in Austin, TX. Jessica and Gayle discuss recent milestones achieved within their private...
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Ep 132: A Journey into Audiology
What's the difference between speech pathology, hearing, and audiology? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Jennifer Bentley, a dedicated professor in the Speech Language and Hearing Sciences department at Sargent College. A passionate audiologist, Jennifer shares her love for…
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Welcome to HealthMatters@BUSargent, the podcast of the Boston University’s College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. The mission of Sargent College is to advance, preserve, disseminate, and apply knowledge in the health and rehabilitation sciences. BU Sargent College strives to create an environment that fosters critical and innovative thinking to best serve the health care needs of society.The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs, who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director at Sargent College.
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