OT Yourself to Freedom

How can an occupational therapist have 20 or 30 years of experience and still not trust themselves enough to pursue the business idea they really want? Beki sees this constantly. Brilliant, experienced OTs with ideas that could genuinely change lives, but they are still researching, overthinking, looking for permission or convincing themselves they need another qualification before they can begin. In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki explores the self-trust problem hiding underneath perfectionism, procrastination and imposter syndrome. She looks at why occupational therapy training can make us brilliant clinicians while also teaching us to seek evidence, validation and permission before acting. You’ll hear why waiting until you feel confident has things the wrong way round, how small actions build self-trust, and why your next step might not require more research at all. If you’re an OT with a business idea, a bigger vision or a change you’ve been putting off for far too long, this episode might make you uncomfortable. And that might be exactly why you need to hear it. 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 business 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.   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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.  

You can have a full caseload, a waiting list and a successful OT private practice, and still be one funding change away from a serious problem. In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins talks about something she is seeing again and again with Occupational Therapy business owners across Australia, the UK and the US. NDIS changes. Frozen therapy rates. Insurance restrictions. Commissioning changes. Rising costs. More paperwork. Smaller margins. The problem is not that these OTs are bad at business. Many of them are incredibly successful. The problem is that too much of their income is controlled by somebody else. Beki explores why being fully booked does not automatically mean your OT business is secure, what concentration risk looks like in an Occupational Therapy private practice, and why every OT business owner should be thinking about creating at least one income stream that a funder cannot control. She also shares practical ways to start thinking differently about your existing OT skills, including private-pay services, high-ticket offers and opportunities that sit outside the traditional funding model. In this episode, Beki talks about: Why successful OT private practices can still be financially fragile The risks of relying heavily on NDIS, insurance or other funding bodies Why a full waiting list does not always mean you have a safe business How to work out your biggest concentration risk Finding the support your clients need that funding currently does not cover Creating private-pay and high-ticket offers using your existing OT expertise Why sales and marketing are important skills for Occupational Therapists in business How to start creating income you have more control over If you run an OT private practice, clinic or independent Occupational Therapy business, this episode will help you look at your business differently and ask a very important question: How much of my income do I actually control?   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 business 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.   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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

Every newly qualified OT hears some version of the same advice. Get a few years under your belt. Build your clinical experience. Wait until you know what you are doing. But wait for what, exactly? And who decided? In this episode Beki Eakins is joined by Rebecca Haythorne, Senior Lecturer and Practice Placement Tutor on the MSc and BSc Occupational Therapy pre-registration programmes at Leeds Beckett University. Rebecca moved into academia from clinical practice, having qualified as a mature student after a first degree in psychology and criminology and a spell working as an OT assistant. She is also currently working towards a PhD at the University of York. Which makes her a useful person to ask, because she is the one preparing students for practice and watching where they actually end up. The conversation covers what has changed in OT education, why placements now put students into settings that barely existed a decade ago, and what that means for the shape of a career. It also covers the part nobody puts in a prospectus: how much of the "wait your turn" message is genuine professional caution and how much is institutional habit that nobody has revisited. Beki is honest about her own route. She qualified, went into the system, stayed thirteen years and left after burning out. Whether she would do it differently now is a question she answers directly. In this episode: Whether a newly qualified OT can realistically start a business, and what has to be in place first Why "get experience first" is sometimes right and sometimes just repeated How contemporary placements are changing what students expect from a career The rise of hybrid roles that sit between traditional practice and something of your own Why mature students often move faster, and what the rest of us can learn from that Where the professional responsibilities sit, and why building a business does not mean abandoning them What Rebecca sees in students now that she did not see in her own cohort This one is for OT students, newly qualified OTs, and anyone further along who has quietly wondered whether they waited longer than they needed to. 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 business 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.   Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otyourselftofreedom/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/otyourselftofreedom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekieakins/  Book an Inspiration Call: https://otfreedom.bekieakins.com/widget/booking/JfKQUgoHVwsRF5gqBs4W  About the guest Rebecca Haythorne is a Senior Lecturer and Practice Placement Tutor in the School of Health at Leeds Beckett University, teaching on the pre-registration MSc and BSc Occupational Therapy programmes. She qualified in 2016 and spent several years in clinical practice with an NHS trust, working across care homes, eating disorders and community learning disabilities, before moving into academia. She is currently completing a PhD in Health Sciences at the University of York and has published widely in OT practice journals.  LinkedIn  About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

Beki Eakins works about 12 hours a week. And she still feels guilty about it. Not because the business is struggling. It's growing, her clients are getting results, and she's built the life she wanted. But she'll open her diary, see the gaps, and hear the voice saying you should be doing more. This episode started as therapy for herself. It turned into an argument. Because the standard advice for growing a business is always the same: double the output, double the hours. Beki has tried it, repeatedly, and every time she burnt out and achieved nothing extra. She traces where the work harder belief came from, a father treated as a superhero for working himself into the ground, and what shifted it, from Tim Ferriss to the world schooling families she met travelling, including one father supporting his family on four hours a week. Then the honest breakdown. Her 12 hours, line by line. Client support, group calls, sales, team, admin. And the weeks it all falls apart, like the fortnight with a hospital appointment, a graduation, seventy Vikings at the house and about five hours of work done. That happens at least once a month, and building it into the average instead of feeling shame was the real breakthrough. You will hear: The full breakdown of what 12 hours a week actually contains Why the business grew while she was in Australia working ten hours a week What Stanford research says about output past 50 hours a week Why she thinks full time should mean 20 hours and part time 12 The six months of doing nothing, and what it taught her If your business is quietly becoming a second job with worse pay and no annual leave, that's not commitment. It's a design flaw. And design flaws can be fixed. One note: this is not a prescription. There are seasons where pushing hard is right. The argument is against doing it permanently by default, without ever choosing it. 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 business 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.   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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.  

Occupational Therapists are the profession built on one idea. Meaningful occupation is medicine. We prescribe it every day. We know the theory works. So why are we burning out faster than almost anyone? In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins goes after the question most of us avoid. What happens when the profession of meaningful occupation stops doing anything meaningful for itself? It starts at a leaving do. Another OT walking out of the NHS, this one to open a bakery, icing the cakes for her own goodbye party. That moment is where this entire brand began. Because Beki noticed something. OTs are the profession most likely to OT themselves right out of the door. And the woman leaving to bake was not failing. She was finally applying the model to her own life. The question is why she had to leave to do it.   You will hear: Why burnout is not really about working too much, and what it is actually about The bakery leaving do that started OT Yourself to Freedom Occupational imbalance, occupational deprivation and occupational alignment, applied to you rather than your clients Why mastery leisure beats rest for recovery, and the research behind it How to tell whether your daily occupations match who you actually are inside Why Churchill picked up a paintbrush at forty, and what he understood about rest How to build a business around your leisure rather than fitting leisure into the gaps A three step challenge to do this week, not one day If you are an Occupational Therapist heading towards burnout, thinking about leaving clinical practice, or building a business that is quietly turning into a second job with worse pay and no annual leave, this one is for you. We are the profession of meaningful occupation. It is time we stopped prescribing it and started living it. 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 business 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.   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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

Selling makes most Occupational Therapists deeply uncomfortable. Not because they lack expertise, but because they fear sounding pushy, dread talking about money, and worry about being judged for charging properly for their skills. In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins is joined by sales coach Rob Higton to unpack why so many OTs hold themselves back from building profitable online businesses, and how a shift in mindset around sales changes everything. Rob shares his route from traditional face to face selling into high ticket online sales, and the principles behind it. Build trust. Create a genuine connection. Enrol the right clients without pressure, scripts or manipulation. Ethical selling is not about convincing anyone of anything. It is about helping the right people solve a problem they are already trying to solve. Beki and Rob get into something that catches a lot of OTs off guard. We are trained communicators. We are exceptional at rapport, listening and clinical reasoning. So why does a discovery call still feel so awkward? The answer sits somewhere between imposter syndrome, professional conditioning and a quiet belief that our expertise is not worth paying for. 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 business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Download here: https://www.bekieakins.com/overnight-subscribe  The OT Freedom Formula was a powerful session created to help OTs build more freedom, income and balance - without burnout.  Watch it here: https://www.bekieakins.com/Formula-event-Recording-lp   Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership : https://www.bekieakins.com/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.   Follow Beki: Website: https://www.bekieakins.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otyourselftofreedom/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/otyourselftofreedom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekieakins/  Book an Inspiration Call : https://otfreedom.bekieakins.com/widget/booking/bqsc3yEhKnzDh3cPz0PZ  Meet Rob  Rob is a business coach and mentor who helps entrepreneurs simplify sales, grow with confidence, and build businesses that create more freedom. His practical approach to selling, mindset and business growth has helped countless business owners move from feeling stuck to creating consistent results. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robhigton/  About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

Think the occupational therapy market is too crowded? Think again. In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins unpicks why so many occupational therapists believe their niche is saturated, and why that belief is usually a trick of the algorithm rather than a fact about the market. If you are an OT building a private practice, launching a coaching programme, or trying to work out how to market your services without sounding like everyone else, this one is for you. We cover: Why your social media feed is a filter bubble, not a census, and how it distorts your view of competition in the OT business space. Beki draws on Eli Pariser's work on filter bubbles to explain why "everyone is already doing this" is almost always your own algorithm reflecting your interests back at you. The story of the ninety-year-old woman in Austria, and what it taught Beki about clinical bias, warped sampling, and the assumptions quietly running your business decisions. Ninety-six per cent of older people in the UK live in their own communities, not in care homes, yet hospital-based OTs almost never see them. How to define your uniqueness properly. Not a new logo, not a colour palette, but the deep alignment work that makes an OT brand magnetic. Purpose, childhood patterns, money stories, and Human Design, and how those threads get woven into your offer creation and marketing. Why professional-sounding copy repels clients, and how to write like a human being while staying compliant as a registered OT. Real before and after examples of occupational therapy marketing copy, plus a book recommendation from copywriter Mish Slade. Why tying your business to a deeper mission changes everything, and why occupational therapists are, at heart, hope givers. Featuring the neuroscience of emotional decision-making from Antonio Damasio and Gerald Zaltman, and Charles Snyder's hope theory. If you have been holding back because the market feels full, this episode will show you the gap you are standing in without realising it. 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 business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Download here: https://www.bekieakins.com/overnight-subscribe  The OT Freedom Formula was a powerful session created to help OTs build more freedom, income and balance - without burnout.  Watch it here: https://www.bekieakins.com/Formula-event-Recording-lp   Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership : https://www.bekieakins.com/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.   Follow Beki: Website: https://www.bekieakins.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otyourselftofreedom/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/otyourselftofreedom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekieakins/  Book an Inspiration Call : https://otfreedom.bekieakins.com/widget/booking/bqsc3yEhKnzDh3cPz0PZ  Timestamps 00:00 Why OTs believe the market is too crowded 01:30 Filter bubbles and why your feed is lying to you 09:00 The lady in Austria and the problem with clinical bias 16:00 Defining your uniqueness: purpose, patterns and Human Design 23:00 Stop being boring: copywriting for occupational therapists 27:00 Tying your brand to a deeper mission 29:30 The four takeaways About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

What does it really take to build an online Occupational Therapy business? In this special repost from The OT Lifestyle Movement Podcast, host Rhiannon Crispe interviews Beki Eakins about the journey from NHS Occupational Therapist to building a successful freedom-based online business that now supports OTs around the world. This isn't just another conversation about starting a business. It's the honest story behind burnout, rebuilding confidence, taking risks, and discovering that Occupational Therapists already have everything they need to create transformational online offers. Beki shares how she left a career she once loved, navigated one of the hardest periods of her life, and eventually created a six-figure online business working around 12 hours per week. Whether you're an OT feeling burnt out, considering private practice, or wondering if your expertise could become an online programme, coaching business or digital offer, this episode provides practical insights alongside the mindset shifts required to build something that truly aligns with your life. 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 business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Download here: https://www.bekieakins.com/overnight-subscribe  The OT Freedom Formula was a powerful session created to help OTs build more freedom, income and balance - without burnout.  Watch it here: https://www.bekieakins.com/Formula-event-Recording-lp   Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership : https://www.bekieakins.com/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.   Follow Beki: Website: https://www.bekieakins.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otyourselftofreedom/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/otyourselftofreedom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekieakins/  Book an Inspiration Call : https://otfreedom.bekieakins.com/widget/booking/bqsc3yEhKnzDh3cPz0PZ  About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

What if the thing you've been trying to hide is actually the reason people will choose to work with you? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins explores why your personal story is one of the most valuable assets you'll ever have when building an online Occupational Therapy business. Many Occupational Therapists believe they need another qualification, a better business idea or years more experience before they're ready to build an online brand. In reality, the people who create the deepest trust and strongest businesses are often those who are willing to share their journey honestly. Whether you've experienced burnout, changed career direction, overcome personal challenges or discovered a new way of practising Occupational Therapy, your lived experience shapes the value you bring to the people you serve. In this episode, Beki explains why your story creates connection, builds credibility and becomes the foundation of a business that nobody else can replicate. In this episode, you'll discover: Why your personal story is your greatest competitive advantage The biggest mistake Occupational Therapists make when creating content How storytelling builds trust faster than qualifications alone Why clients buy connection before they buy expertise How to uncover the experiences that make your business unique Why your lived experience can become your most valuable business asset How to confidently share your story without feeling self-promotional If you're an Occupational Therapist who wants to build an online business, attract the right clients and create content that genuinely connects, this episode will help you see your own journey in a completely different light. Your qualifications may open the door. But your story is what people remember. Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom for weekly episodes helping Occupational Therapists build profitable online businesses, create more freedom, and make a bigger impact using the expertise they already have. 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 business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Download here: https://www.bekieakins.com/overnight-subscribe  The OT Freedom Formula was a powerful session created to help OTs build more freedom, income and balance - without burnout.  Watch it here: https://www.bekieakins.com/Formula-event-Recording-lp   Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership : https://www.bekieakins.com/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.   Follow Beki: Website: https://www.bekieakins.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otyourselftofreedom/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/otyourselftofreedom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekieakins/  Book an Inspiration Call : https://otfreedom.bekieakins.com/widget/booking/bqsc3yEhKnzDh3cPz0PZ  About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

Why do some Occupational Therapists build successful businesses while others give up before they ever gain momentum? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins explores one of the biggest misconceptions about building an online Occupational Therapy business. It's not a lack of talent, qualifications or even money that stops most OTs. It's underestimating the energy required to create something completely new. If you've ever wondered why starting a business feels overwhelming, why your confidence disappears the moment you step outside clinical work, or why so many Occupational Therapists quit before seeing results, this episode is for you. Beki shares her own journey of building an online business from scratch, including the creative ways she funded her first coaching investment when she didn't have the money sitting in her bank account. Rather than waiting for the perfect circumstances, she chose resourcefulness over excuses, a decision that completely changed the trajectory of her life and career. This episode is a reminder that every successful entrepreneur started as a beginner. Building an online Occupational Therapy business isn't difficult because you're incapable. It's difficult because you're learning an entirely new profession alongside the one you've already mastered. If you're an Occupational Therapist feeling burnt out by clinical work, dreaming of creating more freedom, or wanting to build a business around your expertise, this conversation will help you reframe the challenges of the start-up phase and understand why discomfort is often a sign that you're growing. 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 business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Download here: https://www.bekieakins.com/overnight-subscribe  The OT Freedom Formula was a powerful session created to help OTs build more freedom, income and balance - without burnout.  Watch it here: https://www.bekieakins.com/Formula-event-Recording-lp   Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership : https://www.bekieakins.com/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.   Follow Beki: Website: https://www.bekieakins.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otyourselftofreedom/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/otyourselftofreedom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekieakins/  Book an Inspiration Call : https://otfreedom.bekieakins.com/widget/booking/bqsc3yEhKnzDh3cPz0PZ    About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

What if the very thing making you a brilliant occupational therapist is also stopping your business from growing? In this episode, I explore one of the hardest lessons I've had to learn as an OT entrepreneur: letting go of control. Many occupational therapists build businesses that depend entirely on them. Every client, every decision and every problem sits on their shoulders. The result is more pressure, more clinical hours and, ultimately, another version of burnout. But scaling an occupational therapy business requires a different skill set. It requires trust. It requires systems. And it requires the willingness to stop being the bottleneck. In this episode, I share the mindset shifts that helped me move from doing everything myself to building a business that creates freedom, impact and sustainability. In this episode, you'll learn: Why many OTs accidentally recreate the same pressures they wanted to escape• The hidden cost of perfectionism and control in private practice• How delegation creates space for growth and better client outcomes• The difference between being an excellent clinician and becoming an effective leader• Why stepping back can sometimes be the fastest way to move forwards If you're an occupational therapist feeling overwhelmed by the demands of private practice, online business or leadership, this conversation is for you. Because true freedom isn't built by holding everything together. It's built by creating something that can thrive without you being at the centre of every decision. Listen now and discover what becomes possible when you stop trying to control everything.   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 business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Download here: https://www.bekieakins.com/overnight-subscribe  The OT Freedom Formula was a powerful session created to help OTs build more freedom, income and balance - without burnout.  Watch it here: https://www.bekieakins.com/Formula-event-Recording-lp   Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership : https://www.bekieakins.com/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.   Follow Beki: Website: https://www.bekieakins.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otyourselftofreedom/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/otyourselftofreedom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekieakins/  Book an Inspiration Call : https://otfreedom.bekieakins.com/widget/booking/bqsc3yEhKnzDh3cPz0PZ  About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.  

Are you an occupational therapist whose diary is packed, yet you still feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and financially stuck? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins explores one of the most common patterns she sees among occupational therapists, particularly OT business owners and private practice clinicians. Many OTs believe their biggest challenge is time management, marketing, or finding more clients. But what if the real issue is something deeper? Beki unpacks the hidden cycle that keeps occupational therapists trapped in endless clinical hours, overdelivering, undercharging, and constantly saying yes to work that no longer aligns with their goals. You'll discover why boundaries, self-worth, scarcity thinking and people-pleasing often sit at the heart of burnout, and how these patterns prevent OTs from creating the freedom, income and impact they truly want.   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 business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Download here: https://www.bekieakins.com/overnight-subscribe  The OT Freedom Formula was a powerful session created to help OTs build more freedom, income and balance - without burnout.  Watch it here: https://www.bekieakins.com/Formula-event-Recording-lp   Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership : https://www.bekieakins.com/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.   Follow Beki: Website: https://www.bekieakins.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otyourselftofreedom/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/otyourselftofreedom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekieakins/  Book an Inspiration Call : https://otfreedom.bekieakins.com/widget/booking/bqsc3yEhKnzDh3cPz0PZ  Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.  

What if the future of occupational therapy doesn't belong to the people who play it safe? In this thought-provoking episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki explores why occupational therapists are uniquely positioned to create change, challenge outdated systems, and build innovative careers that align with their values. Across the UK, Australia, Canada, the USA and beyond, OTs are facing increasing pressure from healthcare systems that often undervalue their expertise. Yet at the same time, there has never been a greater opportunity for occupational therapists to create impact, build online businesses, develop innovative services, and reach the people who need them most. This episode is a call for OTs to stop waiting for permission and start embracing the ideas, passions and frustrations that could become the catalyst for meaningful change. If you've ever felt like there's more you could do with your occupational therapy skills, this conversation will challenge the way you think about your future.   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 business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Download here: https://www.bekieakins.com/overnight-subscribe  The OT Freedom Formula was a powerful session created to help OTs build more freedom, income and balance - without burnout.  Watch it here: https://www.bekieakins.com/Formula-event-Recording-lp   Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership : https://www.bekieakins.com/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.   Follow Beki: Website: https://www.bekieakins.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otyourselftofreedom/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/otyourselftofreedom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekieakins/  Book an Inspiration Call : https://otfreedom.bekieakins.com/widget/booking/bqsc3yEhKnzDh3cPz0PZ    About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

What happens when Occupational Therapy no longer feels aligned with the life you want to live? In this inspiring episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins sits down with Occupational Therapist and entrepreneur Mel Homan, founder of Premium Sensory, to discuss her journey from OT burnout to building a thriving business that creates meaningful impact for children and families. Like many Occupational Therapists, Mel entered the profession wanting to help people. Over time, however, the reality of heavy caseloads, system pressures, and constant demands left her questioning whether the traditional path was the right one. Instead of walking away from Occupational Therapy, Mel chose to reimagine it. Through courage, creativity, and a willingness to take imperfect action, she built Premium Sensory, a business that allows her to support families while creating greater flexibility, freedom, and fulfilment in her own life. This episode is a powerful reminder that Occupational Therapists do not need to wait until everything is perfect before making a change. Growth often starts with messy action. Whether you're an Occupational Therapist experiencing burnout, considering private practice, exploring entrepreneurship, or simply wondering what else is possible for your career, this conversation will leave you inspired to think bigger.   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 business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Download here: https://www.bekieakins.com/overnight-subscribe  The OT Freedom Formula was a powerful session created to help OTs build more freedom, income and balance - without burnout.  Watch it here: https://www.bekieakins.com/Formula-event-Recording-lp   Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership : https://www.bekieakins.com/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.   Follow Beki: Website: https://www.bekieakins.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otyourselftofreedom/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/otyourselftofreedom  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekieakins/  Book an Inspiration Call : https://otfreedom.bekieakins.com/widget/booking/bqsc3yEhKnzDh3cPz0PZ  About Mel Homan Mel Homan is an Occupational Therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of Premium Sensory. Passionate about supporting children and families, Mel has built a business that combines clinical excellence with innovation, creativity, and genuine impact. Her journey reflects what is possible when Occupational Therapists step outside conventional career paths and create businesses aligned with their values and vision. Connect with Mel Instagram: Tap here Facebook: Tap here Website for Coaching: Tap here The bamboo compression wrap the Cocooner: Tap here Link to become a founding clinical partner for OTs: Tap here   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

Are Occupational Therapists being protected by their communities, or are they being held back by them? In this thought-provoking episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki explores a controversial topic that many Occupational Therapists experience but few openly discuss: the culture of fear surrounding business, money, entrepreneurship, coaching programmes, and alternative career paths within the OT profession. If you've ever considered starting an online business, launching a private practice, creating a course, offering coaching, or building additional income streams as an Occupational Therapist, you've probably heard the warnings: "Be careful." "Sounds like a scam." "Don't trust anyone selling a dream." But where do these beliefs come from, and are they actually helping Occupational Therapists create better lives? In this episode, Beki unpacks the psychological, cultural, and societal forces that shape how OTs think about risk, money, success, and professional growth. Drawing on research from Daniel Kahneman, Brené Brown, Seth Godin, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Robert Cialdini, and Lynne Twist, she explores why fear often masquerades as wisdom and how inherited beliefs can quietly keep Occupational Therapists stuck in careers they desperately want to change. Whether you're an Occupational Therapist experiencing burnout, exploring private practice, considering online business opportunities, or simply questioning what's possible for your future, this episode will challenge the assumptions that may be limiting your growth. Key Takeaway Fear is not the same as wisdom. The loudest voices in a community are not always the most informed voices. Occupational Therapists are trained to see possibility and potential in others every day. This episode invites you to apply that same belief to yourself and question whether the stories you've inherited about money, business, success, and risk are actually serving you. The question is not whether opportunities exist. The question is whether you're willing to evaluate them for yourself. 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 business 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.   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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

Occupational Therapy is changing. More Occupational Therapists are questioning burnout, stress, and the sustainability of traditional practice models, and exploring new ways of working that support both client outcomes and practitioner wellbeing. In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, we explore how somatic practices and nervous system regulation are transforming the way OTs work, think, and support their clients. This conversation goes beyond theory and into real clinical application, looking at how Occupational Therapists can integrate body-based approaches safely, ethically, and within scope of practice. We discuss OT burnout, trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, and why so many practitioners are feeling disconnected from the profession they once loved. This episode also highlights how understanding your own nervous system can directly impact your clinical presence, confidence, and long-term career sustainability. Whether you are an early career OT, an experienced clinician, or someone exploring a more aligned and holistic approach to practice, this episode will challenge how you think about Occupational Therapy today. 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 business 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.   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 About today’s guest: Sarita Sloane Sarita Sloane is a somatic integrative Occupational Therapist, yoga practitioner, and founder of Sunshine OT and Yoga. She works at the intersection of Occupational Therapy, somatic therapy, and nervous system regulation, supporting both clients and health professionals to reconnect with the wisdom of the body. Sarita has developed The Embodied OT Program, an immersive training designed to help Occupational Therapists integrate somatic practices into clinical work in a safe, trauma-informed, and practical way. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between traditional OT practice and emerging body-based approaches, helping practitioners move from theory into lived, embodied experience. Learn more about Sarita’s work: Website: https://www.sunshineotandyoga.com.au Embodied OT Program: https://www.sunshineotandyoga.com.au/the-embodied-ot-program Courses & offerings: https://www.sunshineotandyoga.com.au/store Facebook Group: Somatic Embodied OTs https://www.facebook.com/groups/somatic.embodied.ot Resources mentioned in this episode: Free somatic reset course: “Stop and Listen” 7-day nervous system regulation mini course https://www.sunshineotandyoga.com.au/offers/X8agdBUN Free masterclass replay: Navigating Stress and Sustainable OT Practice in a Changing World https://www.sunshineotandyoga.com.au/navigating-stress-masterclass-free-replay Work with Sarita: Book a connection call here: https://sarita-sloane-ot-yoga.splose.com/online-booking/5788c544-0b22-4059-93c9-e8931ed98847

Are you an Occupational Therapist feeling burnt out, emotionally exhausted, underpaid, or stuck in a career that no longer feels aligned, but still unable to walk away? In this powerful episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins explores the hidden danger of the “so-so” life many Occupational Therapists find themselves trapped in. Not miserable enough to leave, but not fulfilled enough to truly feel alive. This episode is for OTs who keep thinking: “There has to be more than this.” Whether you work in the NHS, private practice, community OT, paediatrics, mental health, NDIS, hospital settings, or rehabilitation, this conversation dives deep into OT burnout, career dissatisfaction, nervous system exhaustion, and the growing desire many Occupational Therapists have to create more freedom, flexibility, impact, and income outside traditional healthcare systems. Beki shares her own story of Occupational Therapy burnout, leaving the NHS, building an online business, and why waiting for the “perfect time” may be costing you more than you realise. 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 business 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.   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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.  

What if the thing holding your OT business back isn’t strategy… but ego? Not the loud, arrogant kind. The quieter version that disguises itself as perfectionism, overthinking, “being ethical”, or constantly waiting until you feel ready. In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins explores the hidden ways ego keeps occupational therapists stuck, invisible, and afraid to fully show up online. This is an honest conversation about visibility, nervous system regulation, fear of judgement, procrastination, and why so many highly skilled OTs struggle to market themselves despite having life-changing expertise. In this episode, you’ll learn: What ego actually looks like in an OT online business • Why perfectionism and “not being ready” are often fear responses • The nervous system science behind procrastination and freeze • Why many occupational therapists are terrified of visibility online • How healthcare culture trains OTs to stay small and cautious • The difference between protecting your peace and protecting your ego • Why refusing to sell can actually limit your impact • Somatic tools like breathwork and movement to regulate fear and take action This episode is for occupational therapists who: Overthink posting online • Struggle with visibility or self-promotion • Feel uncomfortable selling their services • Keep delaying action because they “aren’t ready” • Want to build an online business but feel stuck Key Takeaway Staying invisible is not humility when people genuinely need what you know.   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 business 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.   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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

You studied for years. You carry complex caseloads. You change people’s lives. So why does your pay as an occupational therapist still feel… limited? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki dives into the reality of OT salaries in 2026, and why so many occupational therapists feel financially capped despite their skills and experience. This is an honest conversation about money in healthcare, the trade-off between income and fulfilment, and the one shift that can change how you earn completely. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why occupational therapists are still underpaid in 2026 • The real reason OT income has a ceiling in traditional roles • Why moving up bands or into management doesn’t always solve it • The hidden cost of trading time for money in healthcare • What “security” in an OT job really means • The shift from selling time to selling transformation • How private pay and online business models change your earning potential Who this is for: This episode is for occupational therapists who: • Feel underpaid or financially stretched • Are questioning their long-term career progression • Want to earn more without burning out • Are curious about alternative income streams or online business   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 business 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.   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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

You have the degree. The experience. The qualifications. So why do you still feel like a fraud? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins breaks down why imposter syndrome is one of the biggest reasons occupational therapists stay stuck when building an online business. This is a direct, honest conversation about what is actually holding you back, and why “waiting until you’re ready” is keeping you exactly where you are. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why imposter syndrome is so common in occupational therapists • The real reason highly qualified OTs struggle to take action • How the healthcare system conditions you to stay small • The difference between imposter syndrome and fear of failure • What it actually takes to build confidence and momentum If you’re an occupational therapist wanting to start or grow an online business, this episode will challenge how you think about readiness, confidence, and action.   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 business 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.   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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki explores one of the most overlooked yet critical factors behind sustainable business success… energy. Not strategy. Not funnels. Not perfect messaging. But the actual physical, mental, and emotional energy required to keep showing up long after the initial excitement fades. After working with hundreds of occupational therapists and entrepreneurs, Beki shares a powerful insight… most businesses do not fail because of bad ideas. They fail because the person behind them runs out of energy. This episode challenges the traditional focus on productivity and discipline, and instead invites you to look deeper at how your body, your habits, and your natural rhythms are shaping your ability to build and sustain a business. If you have ever felt inconsistent, burnt out, or stuck in cycles of starting and stopping, this episode will help you reframe what is really going on and give you a new lens for creating long-term success. 🕒 Key Timestamps 0:00 – Why most businesses don’t actually fail 3:00 – The real reason people stop showing up 6:00 – Energy vs strategy, what actually drives results 10:00 – Understanding different energy patterns (human design insight) 15:00 – Why copying other people’s pace leads to burnout 20:00 – The biology of energy, sleep, nutrition and decision making  Key Takeaways Most businesses fail due to lack of sustained energy, not lack of intelligence  Consistency is not a mindset issue, it is an energy issue  Different people operate with different energy capacities and rhythms  Burnout is not a badge of honour, it is a barrier to success  Your physical health directly impacts your ability to make decisions and lead 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 business 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.   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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

Are you an Occupational Therapist feeling burnt out… stuck in back-to-back sessions… and wondering if there’s another way to use your OT skills? In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki speaks with former client, and Occupational Therapist Ivan Hardcastle, who is closing his paediatric clinic to move fully online as an ADHD parent coach. After being told by his doctor he was “killing himself” due to dangerously high blood pressure, Ivan knew something had to change. What followed was a complete shift from clinician to OT entrepreneur,  building a high-ticket parent coaching business supporting families raising children with ADHD. 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 business 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. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. In This Episode, You’ll Learn Why traditional Occupational Therapy roles often lead to burnout  How to transition into an online OT business Building an ADHD parent coaching offer as an Occupational Therapist  The identity shift from clinician to OT entrepreneur  What happens when social media accounts get shut down  Why diversifying across platforms protects your OT business How mindset work supports business growth and freedom This episode is for Occupational Therapists exploring online business, OT coaching, ADHD parent coaching, and freedom-based careers beyond the clinic.   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 Meet Ivan Ivan Hardcastle is a 19-year Occupational Therapist based in Idaho, USA. After selling his clinic shares, he opened a small paediatric practice before transitioning into an online occupational therapy coaching model. He made his first $2,000 online coaching sale within two months, later tripled his pricing, and is now closing his clinic on 29 May 2026 to run his 8-week ADHD parent coaching programme fully online. Today, he helps overwhelmed parents move from chaos to calm — starting with the parent’s mindset before transforming their approach to supporting their child. Facebook: Tap here  Instagram: Tap here Tiktok: Tap here YouTube:: Tap here Website: Tap here Join our newsletter: Tap here To book a 10-15 min chat with Ivan: Tap here

Most OT business owners avoid their numbers.Not because they don’t care.Because they don’t understand them. And when you don’t understand your numbers, growth feels stressful. Decisions feel risky. Scaling feels uncertain. In this episode, Beki Eakins sits down with accountant Fiona Jansen to talk about why business owners ignore their finances, and what to do instead. This conversation breaks down money, mindset, and the practical steps to finally feel calm and confident in your business. In this episode, we cover:Why many OT business owners avoid their numbersThe shame and fear around money conversationsHow to separate personal and business financesWhen to hire an accountantHow to grow your business without financial stressWhy clarity creates better business decisions 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 business 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. 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 Meet Fiona JansenFiona helps OTs who are amazing with people but fed up feeling behind with the money side of business. If you’re brilliant with clients but the thought of tax, VAT and your numbers still makes your stomach drop, Fiona gives you straight, practical help, without jargon, judgement, or making you feel daft. Connect with Fiona:Website: www.accounts4ots.co.ukFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FJAccountantsUKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fjaccountants About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

You’re not overwhelmed. You’re out of control. That’s not harsh, it’s accurate. Because if you look closely… Your calendar is full Your time feels gone Your results aren’t matching the effort That’s not because you’re doing too much. It’s because there’s no clear control over: what you say yes to what actually matters what moves things forward Most people stay stuck here because “overwhelm” sounds temporary. But this episode breaks that completely. It gets into: why being busy can actually be avoidance how lack of structure creates constant friction why discipline is what creates freedom, not restriction and how to take control back properly This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing cleaner.   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 business 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. 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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

What If Your Business Was Built Around Your Life… Not The Other Way Round? Today’s episode is a little different. No strategy breakdown. No funnels. No scaling tactics. Instead, I’m taking you inside something much simpler… A completely normal Wednesday. Not a highlight reel. Not a “perfect day”. Just a real look at how my life actually flows when a business is designed intentionally. Because when people hear I work around twelve hours a week, they usually assume one of two things: Either I’m exaggerating… Or there’s some secret productivity hack I’m not sharing. But the truth is far less complicated. This lifestyle didn’t happen by accident. It was built, step by step, through intentional choices about how I wanted my life to feel. And then I designed my business to support that.   What You’ll Learn In This Episode What a real day looks like when your business fits around your life • Why calm mornings create more clarity than rushing ever will • The role of health, energy and routine in business success • Why simplicity in your business model changes everything • How lifestyle design gives you more time, without sacrificing income • The hidden reason most people feel constantly busy and overwhelmed    Key Timestamps 1:10 – Why this episode is different (and why it matters) 3:00 – The power of slow, calm mornings 6:30 – Health, discipline and protecting your energy1:00 – Family time, presence and seasons of life 15:30 – Structuring work around life, not the other way round 20:00 – The truth about working 12 hours a week 25:00 – Lifestyle design and breaking out of default living   Key Takeaways Your life doesn’t need to feel rushed to be successful. Calm, intentional days often lead to better decisions and higher quality work. Your business should support your life, not consume it. If your schedule feels overwhelming, it’s often a design problem, not a time problem. Energy is one of your greatest assets. How you structure your mornings, rest, and movement directly impacts your business performance. Simplicity creates freedom. Clear offers, simple systems, and focused work make everything easier. You are allowed to design your life differently. Most people are not stuck. They’ve just never questioned the structure they’re living in.   A Different Way To Think About Success Success isn’t just about income. It’s about: Having time to breathe Having energy for your family Being present in your own life Waking up without dread And building something that supports all of that.   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 business 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. 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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

You built a successful business. Clients are coming in, the calendar is full, the team is growing, and from the outside everything looks brilliant. So why does it still feel exhausting? In this episode, Beki Eakins speaks directly to occupational therapists who already run a successful business but feel stretched, boxed in, or quietly wondering if there is a better way to work. Many OT entrepreneurs build a thriving clinic or service, only to discover their income is tied to referrals, insurance systems, or long working hours. The business works, but the freedom they originally hoped for never quite arrives. This episode explores how to flip or evolve your business model so that success does not come at the cost of your energy, time, or lifestyle. In This Episode We Explore Why many successful OT entrepreneurs still feel trapped inside the business they built The hidden downside of businesses that depend on referrals, insurance, or face to face services Why your second business model can grow faster than your first The importance of designing your business around your lifestyle rather than squeezing life around work 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 business 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. 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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

What do you actually want to be known for as an occupational therapist? It is a question that most OTs rarely stop to ask themselves. Between paperwork, caseloads, targets and the daily pressure of clinical work, many therapists end up simply trying to get through the week. But according to Beki Eakins, most OTs did not spend years training just to become average clinicians quietly blending into the system. In this episode, Beki invites you to pause and think bigger. Not about your band, job title or professional credentials, but about your identity as an occupational therapist. When someone says your name in a room and you are not there, what do you want people to say about you? And perhaps the deeper question is this. Are you actually living that identity right now? This conversation explores the hidden potential many occupational therapists overlook and why the thing that quietly frustrates you might actually be the work you are meant to lead.   In This Episode We Explore Why many occupational therapists slowly lose the passion that originally led them into the profession The powerful thinking pattern OTs develop that allows them to see problems others miss Why so many therapists underestimate the true value of their skills The surprising place your future niche or business idea often comes from   The Three Clues to Your Unique OT Identity Beki shares a powerful framework that often reveals what an OT could become known for. Your unique direction often sits at the intersection of three things: 1. Your clinical strengths The knowledge and perspective you developed through occupational therapy training and practice. 2. Your personal story The life experiences that shaped how you see people, health and recovery. 3. What quietly frustrates you The problems you see repeatedly in healthcare, education or society that you wish someone would finally fix. Where these three areas meet is often where powerful ideas, services or businesses are born. 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 business 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. 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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

When a Launch Doesn’t Go the Way You Expected You put yourself out there. You promoted your offer. You hosted the webinar, event, or workshop. People showed interest… and then everything went quiet. If you’ve ever experienced that strange moment after launching something where you start questioning everything, this episode is for you. In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki talks about what she calls the post-launch wobble — the emotional drop that many entrepreneurs experience after showing up, being visible, and not seeing immediate results. Most people interpret this moment as failure. But the truth is very different. This episode explains why silence after a launch does not mean your business failed, and how many successful entrepreneurs build momentum by understanding what is really happening behind the scenes. If you have ever wondered whether your launch “worked” or felt tempted to give up after putting yourself out there, this conversation will help you reframe the entire experience.   What You’ll Learn In This Episode • Why the post-launch wobble happens to almost every entrepreneur • The psychological reason your brain interprets delayed results as failure • Why early interest is groundwork, not rejection • The real role of trust and familiarity in selling services • How to interpret your first launches as data rather than judgement • Why many clients come back months or years after first discovering you • How to maintain momentum instead of collapsing after a launch 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 business 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.   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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

You do not need more qualifications, more time, or more confidence to start a business. You need to start. In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins breaks down what actually matters when starting a business,  and why so many capable people stay stuck in planning mode. If you have been thinking about starting for months (or years), this will challenge you to stop waiting and take action. What You’ll Learn Why you are not stuck — you are avoiding starting The common thoughts that keep you in “planning mode” How to find alignment in your business idea Why your first offer should be simple and specific How conversations lead to sales Why you should sell before you build How to communicate your value without feeling pushy How confidence on social media is actually built Starting a business is not about having everything mapped out. It is about taking the right actions in the right order. In this episode, Beki walks you through the real blockers that stop people from starting — from fear of judgement to waiting for confidence — and shows you how to move forward even when things feel uncertain. You will learn how to create a clear, focused offer, speak to real people, and build momentum without overcomplicating the process. Because clarity and confidence are built through action - not before it. If You Are Thinking About Starting A Business… This episode is your starting point. Not when you feel ready. Not when everything is perfect. Now.   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 business 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. nesses. 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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

Did you leave employment for freedom… only to feel more trapped than ever? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki explores why so many occupational therapists unintentionally build businesses that mirror the very jobs they wanted to escape. If your diary is full, your business looks successful on paper, but you feel exhausted, stretched, and constantly “on” - this episode is for you. Beki breaks down the hidden flaws in traditional OT business models, including unpaid work, client dependency, and systems that quietly drain your time, energy, and income. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why busyness is not a sign of success in caring professions How traditional OT business models create burnout The real reason hiring staff doesn’t always give you freedom Why you can’t “time-manage” your way out of the problem How to start designing a business that supports your lifestyle This is a powerful conversation about stepping back, questioning your current model, and creating a business that truly aligns with your values, energy, and life. If you’ve ever thought “there must be more than this”, you’re not alone, and there is another way. 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 business 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.   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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

What happens when your OT career is suddenly put on pause because life takes you abroad? In this inspiring episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins sits down with occupational therapist and entrepreneur Rachel Dexter to explore her journey from NHS clinician to business owner, after relocating overseas and being unable to practise as an OT. Rachel shares how moving to Denmark forced her to think differently about her career, how she turned her occupational therapy skills into an online business, and how she now balances NHS work with entrepreneurship to create a lifestyle that truly works for her and her family. If you are an occupational therapist dreaming of more flexibility, considering living abroad, or curious about starting a business alongside clinical work, this episode will open your eyes to what is possible.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode In this honest conversation, Rachel and Beki explore: What it feels like to give up your OT role when moving abroad How Rachel used her occupational therapy skills to build an online business from scratch The mindset shifts required when becoming an entrepreneur as an OT Why confidence often comes after action, not before How coaching and support made a huge difference in Rachel’s early business journey Turning 1 to 1 work into scalable online courses, memberships, and digital resources   Key Takeaway for Occupational Therapists Rachel’s story is a powerful reminder that you already have everything you need. Your communication skills, creativity, problem solving, and ability to build relationships are not “just common sense”. They are highly valuable and deeply transferable. You do not need endless extra qualifications to create something meaningful. You need belief, support, and the courage to step outside your comfort zone. 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 business 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. 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 Meet Rachel Rachel is an experienced Occupational Therapist who has successfully transferred her OT skills into building and running her own business. Having lived and worked abroad, she brings a broad perspective on identity, work, and what it means to design a life that fits — not just survive one that doesn’t. She founded Healthy English in 2019, a training and coaching business that works with both individuals and NHS trusts. Healthy English supports international professionals to bridge the gap between their clinical knowledge and skills, and their ability to apply them effectively within a different cultural and communication context. Through resources, teaching, workshops, and courses, the work focuses on confidence, professional and social relationships, and navigating the unspoken expectations of UK healthcare. She combines running her business with ongoing part-time work as an Occupational Therapist, using the same core skills across both roles.   Email: [email protected] Website www.healthyenglish.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheldexter/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthyenglishgroup   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.

Have you ever wondered why so many passionate occupational therapists quietly walk away from the profession, even when they still care deeply about their clients? In this powerful episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins explores the real reason behind OT burnout. It is not just workload, staffing shortages, or long days. It is compromised values. If you are an occupational therapist feeling emotionally drained, disconnected from your work, or silently questioning whether you can keep going, this episode will help you understand what is really happening beneath the surface, and what your body has been trying to tell you all along.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode In this conversation, Beki dives deep into: Why many OTs experience moral exhaustion rather than simple burnout What a values ladder is, and how it influences your energy, motivation, and wellbeing How healthcare systems can force clinicians to sacrifice their highest values just to survive Why autonomy, integrity, and human connection matter more than productivity targets How constant documentation and tick-box assessments erode therapeutic relationships The physical cost of misaligned work (pain, fatigue, headaches, nervous system shutdown) Why “burnout” is often actually value grief How losing control over your diary and clinical judgement impacts creativity and fulfilment What changes when you build work around your values instead of the system’s A powerful reflection question to help you identify which value is being violated right now This episode is especially relevant if you have been searching for answers around: occupational therapist burnout leaving occupational therapy lack of autonomy in healthcare emotional exhaustion in OTs creating meaningful work as an OT Key Takeaway for Occupational Therapists You did not train to become an OT to stare at screens, rush human connection, or work against your clinical judgement. You trained because you care. And when your ability to practise with integrity, presence, and purpose is stripped away, your nervous system responds. Often through heaviness, resistance, fatigue, or disengagement. As Beki explains, this is not a mindset problem. It is a values violation.   A Question to Reflect On If you are currently feeling controlled, resentful, or trapped in your OT role, Beki invites you to ask: Which value on your ladder is being sacrificed right now, and who benefits from that sacrifice? Then ask your body: How long am I willing to pay this price?   Considering a Different Way Forward? Beki also shares how occupational therapists can reclaim autonomy by creating aligned, freedom-based online businesses, where you: Control your diary Decide how long you spend with clients Create offers that reflect your highest values Rediscover creativity, energy, and fulfilment If you have: 3 to 10 hours per week: OT Yourself to Freedom Membership 10+ hours per week: OT Freedom Collective (6-month intensive support programme) Both are designed to help OTs build meaningful income without sacrificing their health, family, or values. Links to Beki’s free mindset meditation and programme details can be found in the episode resources.   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 business 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. 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   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

Starting a business rarely looks like the polished launches you see online. Instead, it’s confusing, overwhelming, lonely, and often deeply uncomfortable. In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom podcast, Beki Eakins speaks honestly about the messy beginning of entrepreneurship. The fear, the self-doubt, the lack of structure, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with building something from scratch. If you’re questioning whether you’re doing it right, wondering if you’ve got what it takes, or feeling stretched in every direction, this episode will help you understand that nothing has gone wrong. This is the process. Beki shares why chaos is normal at the start, how freedom can feel frightening before it feels empowering, and what really helps you move through this stage faster and with less emotional strain. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why the beginning of business feels messy, disorientating, and intense How entrepreneurship differs from traditional careers. No approval, no safety net, just you Why fear gets louder in your first year and how it actually keeps you sharp How waiting for permission holds you back and how to stop doing it Why most early fears are exaggerated and rarely linked to real risk The impact of loneliness as a solopreneur and why community matters Practical Tip from Beki: Keep a running list of tasks that drain you. Anything repetitive or unenjoyable becomes a future delegation or automation task. This simple habit protects your energy and helps your business grow sustainably. 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 business 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. 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 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.  

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom podcast, Beki Eakins challenges one of the most deeply ingrained beliefs in caring professions and entrepreneurship, that burnout is inevitable and even admirable. Burnout is not proof that you care more. It is not a sign that you are doing meaningful work. It is a warning that you are out of alignment with your body, your values, and your life. This episode is an honest invitation to stop normalising exhaustion, martyrdom, and over-giving, particularly within occupational therapy, healthcare, and purpose-driven businesses, and to start taking ownership of the small, daily choices that quietly lead to burnout. If you are already feeling tired, bracing yourself for the year ahead, or telling yourself “this is just part of the job”, this conversation is for you. 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 business 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. 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 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.

What really happens when you become a mum, and why does no one talk about the emotional shift? In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins is joined by her client Helen Buteux, an occupational therapist who supports mums through the transition into motherhood using both her professional OT training and her lived experience as a mum of two. This honest and grounding conversation explores the emotional impact of becoming a parent, the loss of confidence many mums experience, and how occupational therapy skills are uniquely placed to support mental wellbeing in early motherhood. Helen also shares how she built a freedom-based online business as an occupational therapist while on maternity leave, navigating broken sleep, identity shifts, and the realities of caring for young children. This episode is a must-listen for occupational therapists who feel called to create work that aligns with their values, lifestyle, and lived experience. 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 business 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. 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 About Helen Helen Buteux is a highly specialist paediatric occupational therapist with over a decade of experience supporting babies, young children, and their families in the early years. Her work combines strong clinical foundations with a compassionate understanding of motherhood. Helen supports new and expecting mums to feel calm, confident, and connected during early motherhood by caring for both the baby and the mother. Her work is rooted in three core pillars: Your Body, Your Baby, and Your Bond, recognising that when a baby is born, a mother is born too. Using an evidence-based yet gentle approach, Helen helps mums understand infant brain development, sensory play, motor milestones, emotional regulation, and matrescence, the identity shift into motherhood. Alongside this, she supports mums to protect their own wellbeing, confidence, and sense of self. As a mum herself, Helen understands first-hand how overwhelming early motherhood can feel, particularly when expectations do not match reality. Her work blends clinical expertise with lived experience to create a judgement-free space where mums can stop comparing, start trusting themselves, and feel empowered in their parenting choices. Helen is the creator of The EmpowerMum Method, a preventative and nurturing approach to early years development and maternal wellbeing, designed to help families thrive rather than just cope. You can find Helen on Instagram at @becoming_a_mummy, where she shares honest conversations about motherhood, baby development, and rebuilding confidence in the early years. Email: Email : [email protected] Facebook : Helen Buteaux 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.

If you're an OT (or allied health professional) still sending paper handouts, long follow-up emails, or stick-figure drawings, this episode will completely shift how you think about home programs. In this powerful and practical conversation, Beki Eakins is joined by Laura Simmons, an Australian occupational therapist turned digital health innovator and founder of Theratrak. Laura shares how she went from paediatric OT to accidental tech founder, building a platform now used by clinics across Australia and internationally to help therapists bridge the gap between therapy sessions and real life, without burning out on admin.  In This Episode, You’ll Learn: - Why paper handouts fail (and what works better)- How Theratrak helps therapists turn session activities into engaging, trackable home programs- How gamification (badges, rewards, avatars) increases child and family engagement- What OTs need to know before building an app or digital product- The real costs of creating an app—and why revenue matters early- How digital tools can reduce travel, time, and cost barriers to therapy- Why therapists feel more confident when they can actually see what happens at home- How Laura manages mindset, confidence, and resilience as a female founder in tech- What “freedom” really looks like when you design a business around your values 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 business 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. 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 About the Guest: Laura Simmons Laura Simmons is an Australian occupational therapist, digital health innovator, and founder of Theratrak, a platform transforming how therapists deliver home programs and engage with clients. With more than a decade of experience across paediatric, school-based, community, and clinic settings, Laura has built her career around solving practical challenges faced by OTs, families, and disability service providers. Inspired by the creativity and problem-solving at the heart of OT, Laura developed a passion for paediatrics early in her career. Her clinical work highlighted how much time therapists spent on documentation, follow-ups, and coordinating with families, sparking the idea for Theratrak. Today, Theratrak is used by clinics across Australia and internationally to create programs in minutes, support multi-carer collaboration, enable real-time client updates, and streamline waitlist management. Laura is recognised as a leader in digital transformation, advocating for practical, accessible technology that enhances practice and empowers therapists to deliver more personalised, impactful care. Want a 20% discount? Just mention the OT Yourself to Freedom podcast in the "where did you hear about us?" section, then you will receive a unique 20% discount code. Connect with Laura: Website: https://www.theratrak.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theratrak  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theratrak  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theratrak/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-simmons-a0447a95/  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.

In this deeply personal episode of the OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins shares a truthful reflection on 2025, six years after leaving the NHS as a Band 6 occupational therapist. This is not a training episode. There is no strategy or framework to follow. Instead, this episode offers an honest look at what it really means to build freedom as an occupational therapist, financially, emotionally and energetically. Beki reflects on walking away from traditional OT work in the UK, the frustration of rigid systems, paperwork and hierarchy, and the deep inner knowing that she was finished with employed OT work for good. She shares how freedom has evolved over six years, from a risky leap into the unknown to a sustainable, values-led business that supports family life and personal wellbeing. The episode also explores parts of business ownership that are rarely spoken about. The mental load, the responsibility, the fear during quieter months, and the reality that freedom does not mean less responsibility. It means choosing the responsibility you are willing to carry. 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 business 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. 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 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.

What’s possible for occupational therapists beyond burnout, rigid systems and traditional career paths? In this special compilation episode, host Beki Eakins brings together powerful conversations from across 2025, featuring occupational therapists from the UK, Australia, Canada and beyond who have created businesses, roles and lifestyles aligned with their values. You’ll hear honest stories about leaving the NHS, navigating burnout, overcoming imposter syndrome, building online and private practice businesses, and redefining what success looks like as an OT. From paediatrics and dementia care to leadership, embodiment, social media and ethical business growth, these conversations highlight the depth, creativity and impact of occupational therapy worldwide. This episode is designed to inspire occupational therapists heading into 2026, whether you’re curious about business, craving more flexibility, or simply wanting to reconnect with why you chose OT in the first place. In This Episode, You’ll Hear About: • Creating freedom-based OT businesses • Burnout, boundaries and nervous system regulation • Online work, private practice and alternative models • Leadership, confidence and authenticity as an OT • Ethical income, impact and alignment • Global OT perspectives and shared professional values 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 business 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. nesses. 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 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.

Is obsession a flaw or a superpower? In this episode, Beki Eakins explores why hyperfocus, intensity, and drive are essential for Occupational Therapists building an online business and creating freedom.  You’ll Learn: Why obsession is a strength, not a flaw The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur Why visibility and consistency matter for OTs online How hyperfocus helps build expertise and momentum Why freedom comes after intensity, not before   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 business 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. nesses. 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 00:55 – Why obsession and hyperfocus are misunderstood traits for Occupational Therapists 03:32 – How hyperfocus creates flow, productivity, and entrepreneurial momentum 06:49 – The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur for OTs building a business 10:09 – Why obsession helps you push through failure, rejection, and discomfort 21:41 – Reframing hyperfocus as a gift for creating freedom and long-term success 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.    

A practical guide for OTs ready to build an online business safely while earning alongside their current role. In this empowering episode, Beki Eakins explains how occupational therapists can start a profitable online business without taking big financial risks. Learn the mindset, strategy and practical steps to build freedom while still working your day job. So many occupational therapists dream of creating more freedom, increasing their income and enjoying their work again, but fear of financial risk often stops them from getting started. In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins answers one of the most common questions OTs ask: “How can I start a business without risking everything?” Beki breaks down why traditional brick-and-mortar business models are outdated for modern OTs and explains how you can build an online, freedom-based business using your existing OT skills, free tools and just 10–12 hours per week, all while keeping the safety of your current role. From global client success stories to practical guidance on offers, mindset shifts, and income planning, this episode gives you a realistic and empowering roadmap to start earning online as an occupational therapist. Whether you’re a solo parent, the main earner or simply craving more flexibility, Beki shows how you can grow your business gradually, sustainably and confidently. You’ll also learn why there’s never a “perfect” time to start, how to navigate the temporary “sacrifice season”, and what to do to protect your financial stability while building your business on the side. If you’ve been waiting for permission to pursue the life you want, this is it. This episode is perfect for OTs wanting: Less burnout and more autonomy A flexible online income stream Financial security while growing a business Step-by-step guidance from an experienced OT business mentor A clear pathway into freedom-based entrepreneurship 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 business 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. nesses. 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 here03:45 The problem with outdated OT business models 05:50 How OTs worldwide are creating online income 06:20 Helping OTs design and package profitable offers 06:50 How many hours you really need (and how to find them) 10:00 Starting with free tools (Zoom, Canva, social media) 14:50 Understanding the “sacrifice season” 17:00 Juggling business with parenting and family life 18:35 What happens when an OT finally creates time freedom 20:00 Why rolling income creates safety 22:30 Lean months vs big months 24:10 Imperfect action → faster business growth 26:15 Playing small vs permission to grow 28:50 The cost of not starting 31:00 Your action step: What would you do if you couldn’t fail? 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.      

In this inspiring episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins reconnects with former client and paediatric Occupational Therapist Alex Viera - now known for her transformational work with mothers through The Regulated Mama and for her bold move into creating a freedom-style OT business. This episode is essential listening for Occupational Therapists who are burnt out, craving autonomy, or curious about building a flexible, values-aligned OT business. Alex shares how she moved from clinical exhaustion into a life and business led by intuition, nervous system regulation and authenticity. In this conversation, Beki and Alex dive into: - burnout among paediatric OTs- nervous system regulation for therapists and mothers- OT entrepreneurship and freedom-style business models- human design and energy-aligned marketing-  authentic content creation without fear-  the journey from 1:1 coaching to digital community- nature-based practice and the emerging Farm OT model- combining motherhood with meaningful, sustainable work- healing your nervous system to unlock clarity and confidence This episode is perfect for Occupational Therapists wanting more control, flexibility, emotional wellbeing, and purpose-driven business growth. 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 business 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. nesses. 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 Connect with Alex Viera Alex Viera is a paediatric OT and the creator of The Regulated Mama, where she helps overwhelmed mothers and neurodivergent women find calm through nervous system regulation. After leaving the traditional OT world behind, Alex now blends her clinical skills with intuitive, heart-led coaching—and is stepping into nature-led practice with her new Farm OT project. Instagram: @the.confident.parent The Regulated Mama App: community, coaching & tools https://linktr.ee/the.confident.parent   00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 03:20 – Taking the Leap of Faith into OT Entrepreneurship 06:15 – Quitting the 9–5 OT Job & Building an Online Community 10:10 – Human Design, Projector Energy & Making Business Work for You 14:05 – Healing, Fear of Judgement & Posting Authentic Content 17:30 – Ego, Nervous System Patterns & Emotional Safety in Business 21:22 – The Birth of The Confident Parent & The Regulated Mama App   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.

In today’s powerful episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, host Beki Eakins explores a conversation that most occupational therapists rarely hear inside traditional services — yet it’s one of the biggest opportunities for our profession: Ageing is not decline. Ageing is an occupational transition. And OTs are perfectly placed to lead the way. This episode challenges the fear-based, symptom-obsessed messaging dominating social media and shines a light on what ageing really is: a series of evolving roles, routines, identities and occupations that require skilled, holistic support. If you’re an Occupational Therapist interested in expanding beyond the paediatric world, building a freedom-based online business, or stepping into a niche with enormous demand, this episode is essential listening. What This Episode Covers How social media algorithms distort our perception of ageing Why OTs’ views on ageing are often unintentionally skewed The neuroscience behind midlife brain changes Historical perspectives: When ageing was honoured, not feared   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 business 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. 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 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.

If you’re an Occupational Therapist feeling stretched by long waiting lists, high demand, or the emotional weight of supporting neurodivergent families, this episode may be exactly what you need. In Episode 111, host Beki Eakins speaks with Anna Willis, a highly specialised Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner, about how she transitioned from a traditional, high-pressure clinical service into creating Calm Club - a parent-led online programme that is transforming home life for families. This conversation explores what happens when we stop focusing solely on “fixing the child” and instead support parents to understand sensory needs and develop their own self-regulation. By shifting the model, outcomes improve, families feel more empowered, and practitioners reduce burnout while reclaiming their time and energy. What You’ll Learn in This Episode - Why traditional one-to-one OT services often lead to exhaustion and waiting lists- The importance of supporting the parent’s nervous system as well as the child’s- How sensory integration can be embedded into everyday family routines- The practical steps involved in shifting from a clinic-based approach to an online programme- What sustainable, neuroaffirming practice looks like in real home environments- How Calm Club creates more capacity, calm and connection for families and practitioners alike If you’re considering evolving your practice, offering support online, or simply want deeper insight into sensory regulation within families, this episode will be valuable, grounding and inspiring. 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 business 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. nesses. 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 Meet Anna Anna Willis is a highly specialised occupational therapist and Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner. She is the director of Active Play Therapies, an independent Dorset based occupational therapy and clinical psychology practice. Anna set Calm Club up following the never ending demand for sensory-based support for neurodiverse children, and her own experience of becoming a parent and experiencing overwhelm, requiring her to put her regulation theory and skills into direct practice for herself and her family.   Anna loves being creative and playful, and following this passion to support neurodiverse families is creating a growing platform to support parents to tap into this for themselves. Calm Club pulls on sensory integration theory, emotional regulation techniques and play - for all ages. Anna is passionate about combining her ‘bricks and mortar’ and online worlds together to create a truly excellent service for families to feel supported, whilst allowing Anna the time to spend with her own family.  You can follow Anna at @annawillisot on Instagram and Anna Willis OT on Facebook. To find more about Calm Club, click here. 01:25 – Starting Active Play Therapies Anna shares how and why she moved from the NHS into independent paediatric OT practice. 04:53 – The Waiting List Problem The moment Anna realised the traditional model was no longer sustainable for her or for families. 06:17 – The Birth of Calm Club How becoming a parent and experiencing overwhelm reshaped her understanding of regulation and support. 10:38 – Supporting the Family System, Not Just the Child The shift from intervention on the child to empowerment with the parent. 31:52 – Money Mindset & Sustainable Practice Anna reflects on pricing, accessibility, and why charging appropriately allows better quality support. 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.

If you have ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you are constantly pushing yourself to keep up in your business or workplace, this episode will feel like a powerful exhale. In this conversation, Beki sits down with Renae Fieck, Occupational Therapist, cycle alignment mentor and author of Cycle Sync Your Business. Together, they explore why so many women in business (especially OTs transitioning online) struggle with burnout, lack of consistency, emotional highs and lows, and ongoing fatigue. The truth is this: Your hormones are not the issue. Your business model is. Most productivity systems, business strategies, and workplace structures were designed for male hormonal patterns (a consistent 24-hour cycle). Women’s bodies function on a 28-day cycle with phases that shift energy, focus, emotional capacity, and creativity. When you learn to work with your cycle instead of against it, your business becomes easier, more spacious, more aligned, and more successful. This episode is perfect for: • Occupational Therapists feeling burnt out or overwhelmed • Female entrepreneurs wanting more ease and sustainability • Women craving success without sacrificing wellbeing • OTs transitioning to online private practice or coaching • Anyone who wants to understand their hormones, energy and workflow more deeply What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why women are not meant to work the same every day • How your menstrual cycle influences clarity, focus and motivation • What burnout really means for high-achieving women and OTs in healthcare • How to plan content, launches and business tasks around your cycle • Why rest is not laziness, but a strategic performance tool • How to build a business model that supports your wellbeing and income 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 business 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. nesses. 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 About Renae Fieck Renae Fieck is an Occupational Therapist, cycle alignment specialist, podcast host and author of Cycle Sync Your Business. She supports women to grow their income and impact by aligning their work with their menstrual cycle, nervous system and natural energy patterns. Her work blends neurophysiology, hormonal awareness and feminine leadership to help women build sustainable, fulfilling businesses without burnout. Instagram: @renaefieck Website: https://www.renaefieck.com Book: Cycle Sync Your Business  Link to order: http://members.renaefieck.com/a/2148108413/JCQ27Lzo Order the Book Mentioned in This Episode Cycle Sync Your Business by Renae Fieck A practical guide for women who want to work in alignment with their biology, not against it. Order here: http://members.renaefieck.com/a/2148108413/JCQ27Lzo Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:02 How Beki discovered Renae’s book 2:18 Renae’s background as an Occupational Therapist 3:00 The personal experience that shifted her entire approach to work and life 5:30 The problem with “hustle culture” and constant output 7:15 Why women burnout more in business and healthcare roles 9:26 How cycle syncing improves productivity and energy 12:01 What happens when women push through instead of resting 14:30 Understanding the four phases of the menstrual cycle 18:12 How to structure work tasks around your natural rhythm   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.

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, host Beki Eakins ( Business Mindset Coach, and Lifestyle Mentor for OTs) speaks with Sarita Sloane, Occupational Therapist, Yoga Therapist, and founder of Sunshine OT & Yoga. Sarita is also the creator of The Embodied OT Program - a transformational training that weaves somatic awareness, yoga philosophy, and nervous-system science into the core of occupational therapy practice. Sarita invites OTs to return to their bodies, reclaim presence as their most powerful therapeutic tool, and build practices that are grounded, sustainable, and aligned. Her work directly addresses the burnout so many OTs experience, offering pathways back to nourishment, ease, and meaningful impact. Together, Beki and Sarita explore how OTs can transition from traditional service delivery into freedom-based, online practice models that allow more spaciousness, creativity, and autonomy. They discuss human design, somatic attunement, the emotional realities of business-building, and the importance of creating work that feels good for both therapist and client. This episode is for any Occupational Therapist seeking more flexibility, deeper fulfilment, and a practice rooted in authenticity rather than overwork. In this Conversation:• The Embodied OT approach to presence and nervous system safety• Supporting OTs to move beyond burnout into aligned, nourishing practice• Integrating somatic wisdom and yoga into occupational therapy• Creating a freedom-based online OT business model• Human Design as a tool for clarity and energetic alignment• Moving from 1:1 work into scalable programmes• The balance between passion, sustainability, and grounded business strategy 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 business 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. nesses. 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 Meet Sarita Sarita Sloane is an Occupational Therapist, yoga therapist, and founder of Sunshine OT & Yoga. She is the creator of The Embodied OT Program—a transformational training that weaves somatic awareness, yoga wisdom, and nervous-system science into the heart of occupational therapy. Her work invites OTs to return home to their bodies, reclaim presence as their most powerful therapeutic tool, and lead from inner alignment rather than exhaustion. Blending evidence-based practice with embodied wisdom, Sarita guides therapists to move beyond burnout and into grounded, authentic service - where their work becomes not just sustainable, but deeply nourishing and impactful for themselves and their clientshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/somatic.embodied.ot Key Timestamps01:58 Sarita’s journey from dance and yoga into occupational therapy05:14 Building a freedom-led occupational therapy business09:47 Using Human Design to understand alignment in business12:04 Inside The Embodied OT Programme23:46 The honest challenges and growth edges in entrepreneurship34:17 Sarita’s vision for the future of embodied OT practice 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.

In this empowering episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins talks with Lynsay McFarlane-Shaw, a pioneering Occupational Therapist and supervision specialist who’s redefining what true professional support looks like. Lynsay shares how she rebuilt her career after burnout, creating an Occupational Therapy supervision model that prioritises well-being, reflection, and growth rather than endless workload demands. Together, Beki and Lynsay explore how OTs can thrive in practice, strengthen their boundaries, and lead change across the profession. If you’re an Occupational Therapist in the UK looking for ways to prevent burnout, deliver better supervision, or build a values-led OT business, this episode is a must-listen. What You’ll Learn - How to transform supervision into a driver of well-being and retention- The mindset shifts every OT needs to grow with confidence- Practical strategies for sustainable OT business and private practice- How effective supervision prevents burnout and supports career longevity- Why upskilling supervisors strengthens the entire Occupational Therapy profession 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 business 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. nesses. 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 Meet Lynsay:  With 30 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Lynsay McFarlane-Shaw is widely regarded in her field. After dedicating 20 years to the NHS, Lynsay transitioned into independent practice, founding her own OT business to support children, young people, and families in school and community settings. Lynsay’s passion for Occupational Therapy extends to professional occupational therapy supervision, where she has become a key figure supporting therapists inside and outside statutory healthcare roles. Recognising the critical role of supervision in job satisfaction, retention, and well-being, she provides tailored supervision that meets the unique needs of therapists in diverse practice settings, including sole practitioners, emerging roles, and occupational therapy business leaders. In 2024, Lynsay presented her innovative Long Arm Occupational Therapy Supervision Model at the Royal College of Occupational Therapy’s Children, Young People, and Families conference, sparking widespread interest. In November 2025, she will present at the OT Show, highlighting the role of OT supervision in wellbeing and burnout prevention. She continues to advocate for the importance of supervision through podcasts, social media, and efforts to publish her model. Lynsay’s reputation as a sought-after OT supervisor is built on her dedication to empowering therapists through accessible, high-quality supervision. With the imminent launch of supervision skills training for healthcare professionals, she is advancing her mission to elevate professional standards and support the well-being of therapists across the UK and beyond. From Basics to Brilliance Supervision Skills Training, join the waiting list and get 25% off the first cohort of the training in 2025. www.otsupervisor.com/ot-supervisors-toolkit Contact Lynsay across social media: www.instagram.com/lynsayotsupervisor www.facebook.com/Lynsay.McFarlaneShaw www.linkedin.com/in/lynsay-mcfarlaneshaw Email: [email protected] Website: www.OTsupervisor.com Key Timestamps [02:15] — Lynsay’s turning point: from surgery and burnout to founding her supervision practice. [07:30] — Mindset over mechanics: what holds most OTs back from sustainable success. [14:10] — Supervision as the secret to burnout prevention and therapist well-being. [27:45] — Introducing From Basics to Brilliance: Lynsay’s OT Supervision Skills Training. [44:20] — The future of Occupational Therapy supervision - scaling well-being across the profession. 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.

So many clients, and contacts ask us this question, so we decided to break it down in detail. In short - if you are not yet making money, then in most cases it is the wrong decision to use Kajabi.  If you decide you wish to explore our offer on Kajabi, and receive our support then you can either send me a message, saying Kajabi, and we can discuss it more. Or you can get started using this affiliate link, and receive a free 30 day trial. Once you have it, let me know and we will send you access for our Kajabi support programme. Affiliate link -  https://app.kajabi.com/r/k7F5dL6a/t/rpqep8ct   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 busi 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. nesses. 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 Key Timestamps [00:00] Introduction — Building a Freedom-Based OT Business [02:00] The Short Answer: No — Kajabi Can Slow You Down at the Start [09:00] When Kajabi Becomes Useful — Scaling and Automation [18:00] Why Kajabi Stands Out — Freedom and Efficiency [35:00] Final Thoughts — Structure Creates Freedom 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.

In this honest and powerful episode, Beki Eakins talks about one of the most misunderstood topics for occupational therapists in business: SALES. Beki shares how her life and business changed because someone was brave enough to sell to her. She opens up about how ethical selling is not about being pushy or manipulative, but about helping others transform their lives. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable about selling your services or offers, this episode will help you see that selling is serving. It’s how you invite others into the next version of themselves. Through personal stories and real experiences, Beki shows how sales, when done with heart, courage and integrity, can completely change your life and the lives of your clients. What You’ll Learn Why selling is an act of service and a way to help people grow How to overcome the fear and ego that stop so many OTs from showing up The truth about “bad investments” and how to make every one worthwhile The mindset and systems that guarantee a return on any programme or mentor Why confidence in your offers is the key to building a freedom-based business   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 busi 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. nesses. 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 Key Timestamps 01:00 – “I am where I am because somebody sold to me” and why that matters 03:30 – The heart-centred meaning of ethical selling for OTs 10:00 – The story of the first stranger who changed Beki’s life with one message 17:20 – How to turn a so-called bad investment into valuable growth 25:50 – Why staying silent about your work is not humble, it’s harmful 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.  

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki speaks with Brad Williams about his journey from baker to occupational therapist, and how his passion for helping others led him to create the groundbreaking Drive With Me programme. In the episode, Brad shares why freedom is not only about more time off. It is also about financial security, stability for staff and families, and creating programs that make impact sustainable. His current focus is building programs that deliver better outcomes for clients while giving his team clearer pathways to thrive. Whether you’re an OT looking for fresh ideas, a parent supporting a neurodivergent teen, or simply curious about how to create a business that changes lives, this episode offers valuable insight into freedom, innovation, and making a lasting impact. 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 busi 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. nesses. 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 Meet Brad Williams   Brad Williams is the founder and CEO of Williams OT in Adelaide, a practice dedicated to mobility and driving independence. A late bloomer who spent a decade as a baker before studying occupational therapy, Brad started Williams OT in 2011 and now leads a 14-person team helping people with disabilities to drive and thrive.    With the help of Beki, Brad has created Drive With Me, a structured, evidence-informed online program that supports parents and teens with Autism, ADHD, or learning differences to build driving readiness and success. The program blends coaching, practical strategies, and staged progression with attention to executive function, emotional regulation, and safer decision-making.  While discussing the program, Brad shares why freedom is not only about more time off. It is also about financial security, stability for staff and families, and creating programs that make an impact sustainably. His current focus is on building programs that deliver better outcomes for clients while giving his team clearer pathways to thrive.   Brad co-hosts the Drive-Able Podcast, is linked with the Get Home Safe Foundation, a road safety organisation, and contributes to OT Australia’s Driver Task Force. He is a leader in the driving with disabilities space and is now innovating new ways assistance can be provided so people don’t get left behind.   Williams OT website   Drive With Me program Australia   Drive With Me program global   Facebook Williams Occupational Therapy   Facebook Drive With Autism   Facebook Brad Williams   Instagram Williams OT   Instagram Drive With Autism   LinkedIn Brad Williams Key Timestamps 1:00 – Brad’s journey from baker to occupational therapist5:00 – Founding Williams OT and moving into driving assessments11:00 – The rise of neurodivergent learners and the need for Drive With Me16:00 – How Drive With Me supports parents and reduces wait times22:00 – Freedom, financial security and building a sustainable model 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.

Do your daily habits actually reflect your goals? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki delivers a truth-bomb disguised as a goblin and one that’s about to get seriously real about the gap between your dreams and your actions. What if a little version of Beki sat on your shoulder for 7 days, watching your every move? Would she see you building the business and life you say you want? Or would she witness self-sabotage, perfectionism, or patterns that keep you stuck? This episode will challenge you to look at your routines with radical honestyn not shame and finally get clear on whether you’re showing up for the freedom you claim to want. Whether you're an OT looking to launch your online business or just tired of running on the hamster wheel, this is your sign to course-correct and choose yourself.   Inside This Episode What you’ll learn: Why awareness is your first step to real change How daily routines quietly sabotage our biggest goals What your “goblin on the shoulder” would actually see The truth about your subconscious patterns and habits How to take radical responsibility without burnout   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 busi 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. nesses. 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 Key time stamp 1:14 – The uncomfortable question that changed everything 4:00 – Would your habits make your goals proud? 8:57 – Back pain, burnout, and the body’s loud wake-up call 12:17 – Why your subconscious might be addicted to chaos 16:11 – The system that truly moves the needle forward 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.