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The OT Lifestyle Movement
by The OT Lifestyle Movement
Come take a front row seat on the most inspiring OT conversations that will inject you with unbound confidence and leave you feeling lit up and empowered to take action in your life, work and business.This is for the occupational therapy professionals who dare to think differently, who deeply resonate with a lifestyle approach to therapy and who endeavour to create meaningful change in the lives of others. It’s for the OT’s who are eager to take the roof off their expectations and live up to their own occupational potential.
Episodes
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130: Starting Your Online OT Business feat. Beki Eakins
In this business-focussed episode of The OT Lifestyle Movement, I sit down with Beki Eakins to talk about what building a thriving online OT business actually looks like – the numbers, the strategy and the mindset behind it all. We discuss: Connect with Beki Eakins: Website: www.bekieakins.com/...
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129: Occupation-Based Practice – Reclaiming The Soul of Occupational Therapy ft Wendy Stav
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The OT Lifestyle Movement, I sit down with Dr. Wendy Stav to explore the heart of our profession – occupation. We discuss: Connect with Wendy Stav: Website The Dynamic Model of Occupation-Based Practice
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131: Burn In Mini-Series | #3: The Flame + The 8 Ecosystem Elements Explained
In this episode Michelle Luken and I discuss: 1. Sticks – the personal and occupational factors that fuel or dampen your fire2. Rocks – boundaries; your foundations of safety, regulation and capacity3. Rain + Wind – physical and social environment4. Coal – burnout5. Smoke – signs and signals of...
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130: Burn In Mini-Series | #2: The Origins of The Burn In Model
In this episode, I’m chatting with Michelle Luken, Occupational Therapist and co-creator of The Burn In Model, about how it all began. We discuss: To join us for a 6 week guided journey – to burn in, not out, head to burninnotout.com
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129: Burn In Mini-Series | #1: Our Burnout Stories ft Michelle Luken
In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Luken – Occupational Therapist, U.S. Army Veteran, and co-creator of The Burn In Model. We dive deep into the personal stories that sparked this model, including: This is where The Burn In Model begins… with story, reflection and the decision to burn in…
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128: Who Are We Really? A Critical Look at OT Identity ft Justine Jecker
In this episode, I chat with Justine Jecker – an occupational therapist I instantly fell in love with for her grounded wisdom, her realness, her critical thinking and the way she speaks so deeply to the heart of our profession. This conversation is rich, reflective and full of insight into what…
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127: The Identity We Weave: Professional Identity, Language & the Future of OT
Have you ever fumbled to explain what you do as an OT?Questioned your place in the profession because the reality feels so far from what you were taught?Shrunk your words just to be understood – and still weren’t?Felt unseen, undervalued or like you care too much in systems that don’t? You’re not...
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126: The Neuroscience of Emotional Regulation, OT Coaching & Supervision Strategies ft Dr. Áine O’Dea
In this episode we are talking all talking about a wide range of topics that surprisingly have a lot in common! We’re talking about emotional regulation, OT coaching and supervision strategies with the wonderful Dr. Áine O’Dea. We discuss: Connect with Dr. Áine O’Dea:Website LinkedIn Instagram
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125: OTs on the Money: Pathways to Financial Freedom ft Doug Vestal
In this episode we’re exploring how to achieve both time and financial freedom. We dive deep into practical strategies and actionable tips with our guest, Doug Vestal, to empower you on your journey towards a more liberated and fulfilling OT life. We discuss: Doug Vestal is the author of the…
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124: Navigating New Normals: Life and OT After a Brain Tumor Diagnosis ft Genevieve Grainger
In this episode, we discuss: Genevieve is a paediatric occupational therapist and founder of Umbrella OT. She works in a small rural community here in Australia. Genevieve brings a holistic, family-centered approach to her practice and thrives on conducting sessions outdoors, leveraging the…
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123: Making Mistakes, Moral Injury and Moving Forward in Occupational Therapy ft Michelle Bihary
In this podcast episode, we delve into: Michelle has dedicated the last 20 years to empowering teams and leaders across Australia and New Zealand. Her mission is clear: to lead people with care, compassion, and a deep commitment to their well-being, ensuring that teams don’t just succeed, they...
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122: Occupational Formulation ft Lorrae Mynard
This episode we are talking all about Occupational Formulation with Lorrae Mynard. We discuss: Lorrae was named Occupational Therapist of the year in the 2023 Australian Allied Health Awards. She is passionate about keeping occupation at the heart of occupational therapy and has worked in a…
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121: The Power of Stretch Therapy & Nervous System Regulation in Occupational Therapy Practice ft Karlye Williamson
In this episode, we dive deep with Karlye Williamson, an experienced occupational therapist who has seamlessly integrated stretch therapy and nervous system regulation into her practice. Join us as we explore how Karlye’s journey into OT led her to develop a unique approach that enhances both...
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120: Revolutionizing Mental Health: Blending Coaching, Positive Psychology and Occupational Therapy ft Padraig Danaher
In this episode we are talking all about integrating coaching, posiitve psychology and occupational therapy for enhanced mental health care. Padraig Danaher and I discuss: Padraig is a senior occupational therapist and psychological coach specializing in trauma, sensory attachment, and positive...
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119: The OT Carer Pathway: Empowering Caregivers through Holistic Occupational Science-Informed Support with Cat and Ali
In this episode we are talking all about supporting caregivers through the lens of occupational therapy. We discuss: Ali Buchanan created The OT Carer Pathway. It is a specialised program designed specifically for caregivers, addressing the unique challenges they face in their roles. This...
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118 – Burnout, Static NDIS Price Rate and Finding Meaning in OT ft Dave Jereb
In this episode we are talking to Dave Jereb, occupational therapist, paediatric clinic owner, author and mentor. We talk all about burnout, the static NDIS price rate and finding meaning in OT. We discuss: Dave is a paediatric occupational therapist based here in Australia with over 20 years of...
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117 – (ASK ME ANYTHING): From Doubt to Done: Starting a Business, Imposter Syndrome & Building Confidence
In this special episode, I’m on the other side of the microphone! I’m taking the guest seat as I chat with a fellow OT, Jo, who reached out via Instagram. We realised our conversation could benefit a wider audience, tackling some of the most pressing questions in the world of occupational therapy...
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116 – Sensory Healing After Developmental Trauma ft Marti Smith
In this episode we are talking all about the powerful impact of sensory healing after developmental trauma. We discuss: Marti Smith is an esteemed occupational therapist based in Austin, Texas, where she works at a care farm dedicated to serving individuals who have experienced trauma and...
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115 – The New Canadian Model of Occupational Participation (CanMOP) ft Mary Egan
The CanMOP is an evolution of the Canadian occupational model, previously known as the CMOP and the CMOP-E. This new iteration places a strong emphasis on occupational participation, encouraging therapists to extend their focus beyond just performance and engagement. Occupational participation is...
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114 – Collaborative Relationship Focused Occupational Therapy ft Professor Gayle Restall
In this episode we are talking all about Collaborative Relationship Focused Occupational Therapy with Professor Gayle Restall. Gayle is co-editor of the new book; Promoting Occupational Participation: Collaborative Relationship-Focused Occupational Therapy. Collaborative Relationship Focused...
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113 – Social Justice and Narrative-Driven Practice ft Dr Nick Pollard
In this episode we are lucky enough to be speaking with Dr Nick Pollard. We discuss: Nick is a senior lecturer in occupational therapy at Sheffield Hallam University. Nick’s teaching concerns social contexts for occupational therapy, community based interventions and underpinning concepts…
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112 – From Stagnation to Inspiration: Reigniting Our OT Spark ft Brad Williams
In this episode we are talking all about: Brad is a father of two and husband, occupational therapist, the host and creator of The Becoming Collective and founder of Naturally Gathered – an OT in nature practice. He is a deep thinker and challenger of the status quo. Brad loves spending time in...
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111 – Inside the Mind: An Occupational Therapist’s Journey with Serious Mental Illness and the Path to Resilience
In this episode we are talking all about serious mental illness and a path to resilience with Liz Grace. Liz is an occupational therapist in recovery from Schizoaffective Disorder who lives with the daily challenges of profound hearing loss. We discuss: Liz Grace is a first-time author of her…
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110 – Strengths-Based Practice in Occupational Therapy ft Kavita Murthi
In this episode we are talking all about strengths based occupational therapy with Kavita Murthi. We discuss: Kavitha Murthi is pursuing her doctoral studies at NYU Steinhardt in the Department of Occupational Therapy. She works with Counselor to the President, Dr. Kristie Patten, on a National...
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109 – Planetary Health and Occupational Therapy: Bridging Theory and Practice ft Ka Yan Hess
In this episode we are talking all about sustainability, the environment and planetary health with Ka Yan Hess. We discuss: – why we need to question the current underpinnings of the profession including person-centered practice (yes, you read right!) – how we can broaden person-centred health…
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108 – Human Rights, Social Inclusion & Population Health ft Clare Hocking
In this episode we are talking all about human rights, social inclusion and population health with Clare Hocking. We discuss: Clare Hocking is a New Zealand occupational therapy academic, and New Zealand’s first occupation therapy professor. She is currently a full professor at the Auckland...
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107 – Therapeutic Use of Self: Personal & Professional Self Intertwined ft Linda Finlay
In this episode we are talking all about therapeutic use of self with psychotherapist, academic, author, researcher and former occupational therapist, Linda Finlay. We discuss: Linda is an integrative psychotherapist who has her own private practice in the UK. Linda originally qualified as an...
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106 – Sexuality, Sexual Identity, Gender, Pronouns & Intimacy ft Dr. Sakshi Tickoo
In this episode we are talking all about sexuality, an often overlooked aspect of the human experience in our OT field. So we’re lifting the veil to develop a deeper understanding. We’re talking with Dr Sakshi Tickoo. In this episode we explore: Dr. Sakshi Tickoo (she/her) is a brown, queer...
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105 – Navigating the NDIS: Assessments, Reports & Everything You Need To Know ft Sarah Collison
In this episode we are talking all about the NDIS: The National Disability Insurance Scheme here in Australia. We are talking with Sarah Collison, Occupational Therapist, Director of Verve OT and administrator of The NDIS OT Community of Practice Facebook Group. We discuss: Sarah is an…
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104 -Occupational Science & Literacy, Awakening To Justice and Re-Imagining the Possibilities of Occupational Therapy ft Professor Elizabeth Townsend
In this episode, it is an absolute privilege and pleasure to be speaking with Emeritus Professor Elizabeth Townsend. Liz is a remarkable occupational therapist, occupational scientist and scholar who developed Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E) and has made...
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103 – Shifting The Goal Posts & Reaching Occupational Potential
Goal setting is part of the therapeutic process, and I must say that how I go about setting goals with the people I work with has shifted and evolved in many ways over the past 15 years. I’ve come to learn that goal setting:
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102 – Raising the Collective Consciousness: “Occupation” Explored
When we step fully into our role as an occupational therapist and own the title, when we educate the community on our understanding of ‘occupation’ – we raise the collective consciousness. But it starts with us. As occupational therapists we often get frustrated that no one knows what it is we…
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101 – Person-Centered Care & Surviving a Stroke ft Emma Gee
In this episode we explore person-entered care with occupational therapist and stroke survivor, Emma Gee. We discuss: Emma is an occupational therapist, a professional speaker and a person who survived a stroke when she was 24. In a moment, Emma’s life changed from that of a professional health...
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100 – Co-Regulation with Parents and Parent Coaching ft Maggie Viers
In this episode we are talking all about co-regulating the parents, reparenting and parent coaching with occupational therapist and parent coach, Maggie Viers. We explore: Maggie is an Occupational Therapist and the founder of The Empowered Family. She is a transracial Korean adoptee, wife, and…
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99 – Street Art, Graffiti and Occupational Therapy ft Gavin Symes
In this episode we talk all about street art and graffiti as a meaningful therapeutic occupation with occupational therapist and not-afraid-to-question-the status-quo, Gavin Symes. We discuss: Gavin is an occupational therapist and founder of Wizard OT in Melbourne, Australia. In 2010 Gavin...
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98 – Rhythm, Movement and Technology to Support Children’s Learning ft Bridgette Nicholson
In this episode we are talking all about rhythmic movement and technology to support children’s learning with occupational therapist, Bridgette Nicholson. We discuss: Bridgette Nicholson has been an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Consultant for over 34 years. She has provided...
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97 – Occupational Therapy History: The Evolution of the Profession ft Josie Jarvis
In this episode we explore the history of occupational therapy with occupational therapist, Josie Jarvis. We take a deep dive into: This was an invigorating, highly interesting and intellectually stimulating conversation with Josie. I learnt way more than I expected. Her knowledge and enthusiasm...
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96 – How To Be A Brave Occupational Therapist ft Carlyn Neek
In this episode we talk all about being a brave occupational therapist with Occupational Therapist, Certified Coach Practitioner and podcaster, Carlyn Neek. We discuss: We are speaking with Carlyn Neek for the second time on this podcast! The first chat with Carolyn was episode #78 talking all...
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95 – Boredom and Why People Need Something To DO Every Day ft Jen Gash
In this episode we talk all about boredom and how it relates to our work as occupational therapists. We talk with OT, author and artist Jen Gash about: Jen has been an occupational therapist for over 25 years but early in her career, realised her love for doing things differently, changing and...
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94 – Unmasking The Authentic Neurodivergent Self & A Spiritual Path to Healing ft Stephanie Robertson
In this episode we are talking all about neurodivergence, unmasking and spirituality with occupational therapist, Stephanie Robertson. We discuss: Stephanie Robertson is an occupational therapist based in Victoria Australia. She is extremely passionate about working with the neurodivergent...
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93 – Puberty & The Occupational Therapist’s Role; Education & Group Work ft Sarah Hausler
In this episode we are talking all about Puberty with occupational therapist, Sarah Hausler. We discuss: Sarah Hausler is the principal Occupational Therapist of Bloom Wellbeing – a paediatric OT practice in Adelaide. Sarah is a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the University of Adelaide. She...
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92 – Mindbody Medicine, Tensegrity & Lifestyle Approaches to Occupational Therapy ft Kelly Clancy
In this episode with occupational therapist, Kelly Clancy, we talk all about: Kelly is an occupational therapist, certified hand therapist, holistic health counselor, Level 1 IFS practitioner, and a board-certified structural integrator and massage therapist. Kelly has been practicing in the…
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91 – Humanizing Healthcare: Beyond The Metrics and Back To Care ft Rafi Salazar
Healthcare has become more about efficiency, productivity and profit and less about client satisfaction and individualized care. Many of us feel stuck in a system that isn’t working for us – we’re forever trying to keep up with KPI’s, policies and procedures. And ‘the system’ certainly isn’t the...
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90 – Innovation, Non-Traditional OT Roles & Driving Simulation ft Bridget Mathis
In today’s episode I speak with Bridget Mathis, Occupational Therapist from STISIM Drive; a driving simulation technology for clinical therapy, driver training, and driving research. In today’s episode Bridget and I discuss a day in the life of a non-traditional OT, driving simulation – what it…
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89 – Occupational Justice, Narratives & Beyond The Biomedical Model ft Gail Whiteford
When we have the humility to pay attention to the injustices occurring in the world around us, we recognise that we can become part of the solution. Solutions for a better tomorrow. In this episode I am joined by the incredible thought-leader and trail-blazer Emeritus Professor Gail Whiteford. In...
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88 – Neurodiversity–Affirming Therapy & Strengths Based Practice for Autistic People ft Meg Proctor
In this episode we talk with the wonderfully insightful Meg Proctor – occupational therapist and founder of Learn Play Thrive, and explore; neurodiversity-affirming therapy, strengths-based approaches, why we need to ditch the medical model and stop pathologizing autism, why language matters and...
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87 – Transpersonal Occupational Therapy, Soul Awakenings & Therapeutic Use of Self ft Mick Collins
In this episode I talk with Mick Collins, occupational therapist, author and incredible human being. We talk all about spirituality and how it plays a role in our practice as occupational therapists. We explore spiritual emergencies (and how the medical system often mistakes these for mental...
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86 – The Essence of Occupational Therapy & The KAWA Model ft Professor Michael Iwama
Today we are speaking with one of my biggest OT inspirations – thought leader, deep thinker and not-afraid-to challenge the status quo, Professor Michael Iwama. Michael Iwama is most famously known for creating The KAWA Model – an occupational therapy model that uses the metaphor of a river. In...
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85 – Polyvagal Theory, Co-Regulation & An OT Approach ft Kelly Beins
Do you want to learn how the Polyvagal Theory relates to our work as occupational therapists? Today we are taking a deep dive into it! The Polyvagal Theory is concerned with our physiological state. It provides us with understanding three neural circuits or physiological states that all stem from...
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84 -Aged Care & Dementia: Changing The Way OT Is Perceived ft Brooke Moore
Ageing populations are on the rise around the globe. And I’m so excited by the potential of our profession in this space and how we can really make an impact and enable participation in meaningful occupations for our elders in their later years of their life. We can provide ‘traditional’ OT, but...
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Come take a front row seat on the most inspiring OT conversations that will inject you with unbound confidence and leave you feeling lit up and empowered to take action in your life, work and business.This is for the occupational therapy professionals who dare to think differently, who deeply resonate with a lifestyle approach to therapy and who endeavour to create meaningful change in the lives of others. It’s for the OT’s who are eager to take the roof off their expectations and live up to their own occupational potential.
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