Send us a text From Geraldton to Perth and all the way out to remote WA, Taylor’s journey as a speechie has taken her through some of the most stunning parts of the country. She’s got a big passion for rural health and knows a thing or two about the rewards and challenges of working in remote communities. Now running her own business, Taylor opens up about the tough call to leave a supportive and fulfilling role to do things a bit differently. There’s something in this episode for everyone, whet...
May 12, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Send us a text Episode 73 of Holly the OT podcast and I am joined by the WONDERFUL Bradley Williams. Brad is an incredibly kind and compassionate OT who has this incredible knack of making you think a little bit deeper about things. You may know Brad through his work with the Becoming Collective, but in this episode Brad shares his journey of becoming and OT, what lead him to doing things differently through his clinical work and the overall mission of TBC. Brad and I could chat for hours, and t...
Mar 17, 2025•55 min
Send us a text If your social media feed has any tinge of OT influence, you would already know who Sarah is, but this ep is all about getting to know the legend behind the incredible "she studies ot" social accounts. Sezzy shares about her journey to studying OT, how Jason Derulo influenced her starting an OT insta account and what she is looking forward too once she graduates. Such a great chat that I think you will all LOVE! The link to THE Jason Derulo pod: https://open.spotify.com/episode/78...
Mar 17, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Send us a text G'day guys! Holly the OT podcast is back for 2025 - and we are kicking things off with a Q & A. These were the most common questions that were asked over on insta (so thanks so much for sending Q's through!!!). I answer questions on expanding my business, moving interstate, what brings me the most happiness and SO much more. Happy Listening!
Mar 17, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Send us a text Holly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au/ Welcome back to Holly the OT podcast! Today's guest is the absolute legend that is Caitlin Stejskal. Caitlin is the founder of ClinicianX - but before that, she was a burnt-out early year therapist who took off on a 14 month adventure around Australia. During her travels ...
Dec 01, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 70
Send us a text Holly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au/ Welcome back to Holly the OT! I am joined by 2 very EPIC guests on this weeks ep - Angela and Mani (the founders of Everbility!). I was super excited for this chat, as AI in healthcare feels like this big mysterious concept that can be way too intimidating (for me at leas...
Nov 26, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Send us a text Holly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au/ Welcome to the OT PODCAST JOB BOARD - An interactive job board where you can hear directly from the businesses themselves. You'll hear about the fun parts of each business, but also about the important stuff (think wages, billables and what supports are on offer). I asked...
Oct 31, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Send us a text Holly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au Welcome back to another episode of Holly the OT! This week I am joined by Ed Price, who at the time of recording was the Allied Health Officer for the National Rural Health Student Network (NRHSN). Ed shares his journey from Marine Biology to studying OT, and how an opport...
Oct 20, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Send us a text Holly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au Welcome Back to Holly the OT! Todays episode is a wonderful chat about what can happen after you realise OT might not be for you. Ash was studying OT before realising after her first placement that it really wasn't for her. Ash switched degrees and is now leading clinical ...
Oct 03, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Send us a text Holly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au Hey legends! Just a quick catch up episode for you today. Life has been SO hectic (in the best way!). I got engaged, my business is hiring OT's and I had a wee lil health scare. Thanks for being here and listening in!...
Sep 25, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Send us a text Holly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au/ Welcome to the OT PODCAST JOB BOARD - An interactive job board where you can hear directly from the businesses themselves. You'll hear about the fun parts of each business, but also about the important stuff (think wages, billables and what supports are on offer). I asked...
Sep 22, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Send us a text Holly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au/ Welcome to the OT PODCAST JOB BOARD - An interactive job board where you can hear directly from the businesses themselves. You'll hear about the fun parts of each business, but also about the important stuff (think wages, billables and what supports are on offer). I asked...
Aug 26, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Send us a text Holly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au/ Welcome to the OT PODCAST JOB BOARD - An interactive job board where you can hear directly from the businesses themselves. You'll hear about the fun parts of each business, but also about the important stuff (think wages, billables and what supports are on offer). I asked...
Aug 23, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Send us a text Holly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au/ Welcome to the OT PODCAST JOB BOARD - An interactive job board where you can hear directly from the businesses themselves. You'll hear about the fun parts of each business, but also about the important stuff (think wages, billables and what supports are on offer). I asked...
Aug 20, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Send us a text Holly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au/ Welcome to the OT PODCAST JOB BOARD - An interactive job board where you can hear directly from the businesses themselves. You'll hear about the fun parts of each business, but also about the important stuff (think wages, billables and what supports are on offer). I asked...
Aug 12, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Send us a text Leesa and Justin are back!! In this episode of the Holly the OT Podcast, I interview Justin from WheelieWorx and Leesa Tuffnell from The Mindful OT where we discuss the journey of finding your niche and specialising in an area of occupational therapy. We discuss the benefits and challenges of specialising in a specific area of practice, and how at the end of the day is all about finding your passion and purpose (whether that relates to your work as an OT or not). This was an incre...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Send us a text Holly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au/ Welcome to the OT PODCAST JOB BOARD - An interactive job board where you can hear directly from the businesses themselves. You'll hear about the fun parts of each business, but also about the important stuff (think wages, billables and what supports are on offer). I asked...
Jul 25, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Send us a text This podcast episode is with the incredible Parish from Passion OT! Parish is an incredible OT passionate about empowering ALL OT's through her podcast, social media and professional growth service. Parish is knowledgeable, thought provoking, holistic and just an absolute hoot! I hope you guys love this chat just as much as I loved recording it. Parish's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionoccupationaltherapy/ Parish's Website: https://www.passionoccupationaltherapy.com/ H...
Jul 14, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Send us a text Welcome back to Holly the OT podcast! In this episode, I interview Leesa, The Mindful OT, about building professional resilience in the field of occupational therapy. Leesa shares her personal journey of burnout and how she discovered the importance of self-care and self-awareness. She emphasizes the need for OTs to prioritize their own well-being and offers strategies for managing stress and overwhelm. Lisa also discusses the role of workplaces and universities in supporting OTs ...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text Today’s podcast guest is the wonderful Sarah, who shares her brave leap from the familiar terrain of private practice into the bustling world of hospital occupational therapy. This episode will be helpful for those curious about life as a hospital OT or for those contemplating a shift. Sarah is so so wonderful, and is such an incredible advocate for trusting your instincts and not being afraid to try something new. Happy listening!!!!...
May 21, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Send us a text Ever made a a mistake as an OT and thought it was the end of the world? Do you strive for perfectionism on the daily, and become completely unraveled when you make a minor slip up? Welllllll that is absolutely what I am NOT about. This ep is a light hearted look at all the mistakes I have made, as well as the mistakes we have ALL made (thanks to everyone for sending your stories in!). Mistakes don't have to be a bad thing. They are learning opportunities and give us something grea...
May 11, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Send us a text This weeks episode is incredibly vulnerable for returning guest Liv. We dive into Liv’s current burnout, professional exhaustion and the emotional toll it can have on even the most seasoned therapists. It's a journey of self-discovery, and the sometimes painful process of setting boundaries. I am so appreciative to Liv for being able to share this part of her journey with me, and I hope this raw chat brings some form of solace and support for any OT who has, or is, experiencing bu...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 53
Send us a text This weeks ep is with the wonderful Kim Howard from Creativity and Beyond OT. Kim shared with me her incredible journey to where she is now as a successful business woman. Kim's journey to being an OT was not exactly linear, and involved a lot of personal triumph, perseverance and passion for helping those around her. Kim open's up on her own struggles with mental health and how that has shaped her into the incredible clinician she is today. Note/Trigger warning: We chat about emo...
Mar 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Send us a text EP 51: From Graduation to Innovation with Joey (OT with Joey) Join me as I chat with the legendary Joey from OT with Joey. Joey shares her journey from being a new grad in covid times through to her her innovative ventures such as the Therapist's Planner, and the Bunny Ear Buddy. Joey is making waves clinically and across social media and she is just an absolute breath of fresh air. You guys will LOVE this chat. Joey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otwithjoey/ Joey's ETSY S...
Mar 04, 2024•56 min
Send us a text Episode 50 sees another therapist talks with Selah Dimech from @Neuroaffirm. Selah is an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting Neurodivergent adults and adolescents through evidence based neuro affirming approaches. Selah is leading the way having been the lead researcher for an article soon to be published in the International Journal of Disability, Development and Education as well as presenting at the National OT Exchange in 2022. Selah is building a really ...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Send us a text Back for another episode, I am so lucky to be joined again by the wonderful Dave Jereb. Dave has been busy since we last spoke, and has recently released a book! Challenging the Story is an invaluable resource that is going to change the way you think about behaviour and intervention. Dave shares about the journey in writing his book and everything else he has got planned for the coming months! Important links: Buy Dave's book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Challenging-Story-Surprisin...
Feb 09, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Send us a text Welcome back to another ep of Holly the OT poddy! Back with a brand new mic (yewwwww) and some tips for starting out as a New Grad OT!!! Thanks so much for tuning in. Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hollytheot_podcast
Feb 04, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Send us a text Welcome back to Holly the OT podcast for 2024. This episode I am unpacking the Ins and Outs for OT’s for 2024 (as submitted by you!!!). Happy Listening!
Jan 13, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text One Final Questionable episode for the year, where you send in your questions and I give you my questionable answers! This week I discuss transitioning to OT from teaching, the prevalence of burnout in rural areas and how to respectfully quit your job. To have your question answered on the next podcast, send me a DM on instagram (@Hollytheot_podcast). https://www.instagram.com/thegradguide_/ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993247/13646501...
Dec 12, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text BONUS EPISODE A fun chat with the pods number 1 fan and all round legend, Kaine! Kaine is a FIFO Diesel Mechanic who know a thing or 2 about OT! A very non-serious look into our lives. Hope you love it!
Dec 11, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 45
