Holly the OT

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A judgement free podcast supporting student, new grads and early year occupational therapists!

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Episodes

Therapist Talks - Rural Speechy Beth Eden!

Send us a text Welcome back to Holly the OT! Today's epsiode is very special as I interview my dear friend and the most incredible speechy, Beth Eden! Beth is an absolute bundle of joy and huge advocate for rural health. I hope you love listening as much as I love chatting with her! Todays episode is very proudly brought to you by inreachco. - Australia's first solely regional, rural and remote allied health job platform --> www.inreachco.com.au Follow me on instagram! @hollytheot_podcast...

Dec 07, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 13

What I learnt as a New Grad (Part 2!)

Send us a text Following on from last episode - this is Part 2 of what I learnt in my first 12 months of OT life! Sneak Peak: Stop apologising for late email replies Always do your notes on time Don't reinvent the wheel + more!!! This episode is very proudly brought to you by inreachco, Australia's first solely regional, rural and remote Allied Health Job Platform. You can find out more at www.inreachco.com.au Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hollytheot_podcast...

Nov 22, 2022•22 min

What I learnt in my New Grad Year (part 1)

Send us a text This episode is all about what I learnt in my first year working as an Occupational Therapist! This episode is very proudly brought to you by inreachco. (www.inreachco.com.au) Mentioned Insta Pages: https://www.instagram.com/the.artsy.ot/ https://www.instagram.com/alaskah_ot/ Facebook groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/169374070225641 (NDIS OT PROVIDERS) https://www.facebook.com/groups/359086877824768 HOLLY THE OT FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/818368329499061...

Nov 07, 2022•24 min

EXCITING NEWS + Why I love working rurally

Send us a text Todays episode is very proudly brought to you by inreach.co - Australia's first solely regional, rural and remote job platform. Inreach.co can be found through the following links: https://inreachco.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/inreach.co/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollytheot_podcast Join the Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/818368329499061/...

Oct 26, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10

BONUS EP - JOIN THE FB COMMUNITY

Send us a text Hey Guys! Holly The OT is making it's way to the FB!! I have made a Facebook Group! I really want to create a safe space where we can all share our honest thoughts on all things OT. Anyone can join, whether you are a student or graduated!! Link to the group below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/818368329499061/ Can't wait to connect!

Oct 10, 2022•4 min0

Episode 9 - Nailing the Interview

Send us a text It's Interview season babbbyyyy!!! This episode highlights allllll of my top tips for nailing the interview, and making sure you put your best foot forward! I offer a perspective from someone who has successfully completed interviews, as well as sat on many interview panels! Follow me on instagram @hollytheot_podcast Let me know what you think!

Oct 09, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Episode 8 - Looking for your DREAM private practice role

Send us a text This weeks episode is all about what to look for in a Private Practice role!! I cover most things that make up roles in private practices and some red flags to look for. This episode discusses: Physical work environment How you will get paid (salary vs commission vs contractor) What sort of team you want to work with What flexibility you will have As always, follow me on Instagram @hollytheot_podcast Thanks so much for listening!...

Sep 25, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: PART 2 Why are so many new grad OT's Burning out?

Send us a text Thanks for tuning in to PART 2 of why so many New Grad OT's are burning out. This weeks episode touches on what you should do if you are experiencing burn out, and some simple strategies that might help. As always, these opinions are solely my own. Follow me on instragram: @holly_the_OT

Sep 05, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 - Why are so many New Grads burning out? (PART 1)

Send us a text This weeks episode is all about b u r n o u t. Unfortunately, New Grad OT's are experiencing burnout at an increasingly high rate. This weeks episode highlights WHY and next weeks episode will focus on what to do if you are burnt out. Thanks so much for listening!!

Aug 30, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 - Working as an Allied Health Assistant

Send us a text Looking for the best head start in your Occupational Therapy career? This episode unpacks all of the benefits of working as an Allied Health Assistant. Follow me on instagtam @Holly_the_OT Thanks so much for Listening!

Aug 17, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 - My top tips for going on placement

Send us a text Placement is the most exciting time of University, but can also be really stressful! This weeks episode is all about my realistic tips for going on any placement! Follow me on Instagram to let me know your thoughts.

Aug 03, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 - What I would tell my university self

Send us a text EPISODE 3 This weeks episode is all about what I would tell my university self if I could go back in time. Follow me on Instagram @holly_the_OT

Jul 18, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - My Journey to becoming an OT

Send us a text This weeks episode highlights my journey to enrolling into Occupational Therapy at Uni, what my current work role is and where I see my career headed in the next 5 years! Follow me on instagram holly_the_OT

Jun 22, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Welcome to Holly the OT

Send us a text Tune in to the first episode of Holly the OT - a fun, honest podcast for student and new grad Occupational Therapists! This episode is super brief giving a run down on what to expect in Season 1 of the podcast! Follow me on Instagram @holly_the_OT for more content!

May 30, 2022•6 min

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