S3E7: OT as Original Life Coach (Re-Release)
Join Integrative OT this July with a re-release of a very popular episode: Occupational Therapists are the original life coaches. Enjoy!
Jul 07, 2025•29 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Integrative OT
What occupies your time? Join Integrative OT to learn about what Occupational Therapy is, how it can help in just about any area of your life and why it only takes a few tweaks to your habits, routines & roles for you to become empowered. How you live your life is important! Let's discover healthy ways of being and doing, together. Let's live a meaningful life on purpose.
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S1E6: The Occupation of Risky Play
This episode is dedicated to my SIL! It's all about risky play and creativity. I hope you feel empowered to let your children run wild ;) Enjoy!
Jun 01, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 6
S3E5: Pelvic Floor PT
Today we are talking with Dr. Stephanie Perez, PT from Empowered Wellness about all things pelvic floor health! We discuss all the things: pee, poop, sex, and help after birth (so may not be suitable for little ears). Check Stephanie out here: empoweredwellnesspt.com & pelvicptmama on IG
May 01, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Bonus Episode: Primitive Reflexes
I've had a couple of people ask about more information on primitive reflexes, so I thought I would put out a bonus episode on what primitive reflexes are, which ones OTs' look at & why and how we test them.
Apr 11, 2025•20 min•Season 3Ep. 5
S3E4: Forest Kindergarten & OT
Join Emily with Little Fern Forest and me as we discuss Forest Kindergartens and all things Nature Based OT :) If you are interested in learning more about her program, she is on IG at Little Fern Forest or at her website here: https://www.littlefernforest.com/
Apr 01, 2025•47 min•Season 3Ep. 4
S3E3: Functional Medicine with Jenn deVilleneuve
Welcome to Episode 3! I've done it...I have found a functional medicine pediatric nurse practitioner in Birmingham!! Jenn is so warm, approachable & down to earth. She is also incredibly knowledgable and works with not only kids- but the whole family! Please give this episode a listen and reach out to her today :) Jenn's website: wellrootedal.com Instagram: jennd_functional_np
Mar 01, 2025•44 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Bonus Episode: Grounding (Re-Release)
Hello everyone! As spring is quickly approaching, I wanted to put out this re-release from season one on the bountiful and wonderful effects of Grounding aka Earthing. Get barefoot in the grass and enjoy :)
Feb 27, 2025•14 min•Season 3Ep. 4
S3E2: Occupation of Eating with Allie, FDN
Welcome back to Season 3! I am stoked to have the beautiful, talented Allie Parsons with us today and talk all things food :) Below you will find Allie's information if you want to get in touch further. As always, let me know what you think! Happy listening. Allie's website: https://www.offbeetholisticfdn.com/ Allie's book "Wilted Women": https://www.amazon.com/Wilted-Women-Cultivate-Healthy-Stand/dp/B0D6WKTYZH...
Feb 06, 2025•53 min•Season 3Ep. 2
The Occupation of Hands on Healing (Re-Release)
In Season 3, podcasts will come monthly instead of bi-monthly. I wanted to start this season off with a re-release. Here we hear from two of my favorite people and my two massage therapists as they give us an inside look into massage and its many benefits. I chose to re-release this episode in the winter in order to remind you all that self-care is so vital & necessary and even moreso in the winter when we are all battling the cold & less sunshine or access to the Earth's healing frequen...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 1
S2E17: When Grief Occupies Your Time (Re-Release)
Grief is so hard, all the time, but especially around the holidays. We recently lost our dog of 12.5 years, my therapy pup Rio, and one of my best friends recently lost her mom. So this re-release is honor of Ama and for all of you out there who are grieving your special person this holiday season. I send all my love through this time!
Dec 18, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 17
S2E16: Lymphatics (Re-Release)
Hey guys! This episode was from really early on in season 1, but it's on the lymphatic system and it's role in our immune, gut & skin health so I wanted to put it back out into the Podcast Universe since this is the time of year everyone seems to be getting sick!
Dec 06, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
S2E15: Parent Wound
Book: Discovering the inner mother a guide to healing the mother wound and claiming your personal power by Bethany Webster
Nov 02, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 15
S2E14: The Occupation of Breathing
Join Integrative OT in learning about breath work and it's many offerings. Breathing is an occupation none of us think about often, but Diane shares what can happen when we intentionally focus and hold space for our most innate, unconscious occupation. Get in touch with Diane here: dianeb402@gmail.com Visit her class on 30A here: www.balance30A.com
Oct 16, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 14
S2E13: Perimenopause
I have had a few friends ask about the perimenopause transition for women, so here is your podcast, friends! I hope you find the information helpful for supportive occupations during this journey. Remember: love your bodies and give them the grace & rest they need during this time!
Sep 28, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 13
S2E12: Heeling Cancer
In this episode, I have a special guest: Camille DeSantis, LMT. Here we talk about a group we created: Heeling Cancer for all cancer survivors in the Birmingham, AL area. Give it a listen and reach out if you'd like to join, share with someone who might enjoy it, or pass along to a healthcare provider you think might like to be our guest hiker for the day! You can check out the list of hikes via my website (www.bhamintegrativeot.com) or on my IG page :) Camille's info Book a massage: https://www...
Sep 02, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 12
S2E11: The Occupation of Eating (Part 2)
Hello & welcome back from a summer break! I am excited to share with you today the long-promised Part 2 of the functional nutrition podcast. Today we dive into how nutrition impacts hormones from cortisol to estrogen and everywhere in between. I also discuss circadian rhythm and sleep giving practical tips on how to live your healthiest life through nutrition and sleep!
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 11
S2E10: Ecopations
I am super pumped for this episode as it is essentially the culmination of my doctoral project for my degree! I talk alllll things climate change/sustainability from an occupational lens. We dive deep into looking into how our occupations either help or harm the planet and what we can be doing better. If you're interested in the references, please reach out & I can supply you with those :) Link for carbon footprint: https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/carbon-footprint-calcu...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 10
S2E9: Dyslexia, ADHD, Executive Dysfunction
Join Integrative OT for Episode 9 all about the similarities between dyslexia, ADHD and executive dysfunction.
Apr 30, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 9
S2E8: Occupation of Dance on Healing Trauma
In this episode, we dive deep into the effects of trauma on the body, how moving our body helps and specifically into the occupation of dance. I have attached the references mentioned in the podcast for further reading if anyone is interested! Enjoy :) https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daac172 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01389 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-022-09363-4 https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2007.7166 https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.77S2-PO290 https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2021.75S2-RP...
Apr 14, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 8
S2E7: My Favorite Occupation: Play!
Happy OT Month! In Episode 7 we are diving into my favorite occupation: play! I will discuss the neuroscience behind play, what skills it helps develop and take away tips for how to best play with your child to build executive functioning and resiliency. We will even hear from fun guests on the importance of play :) Hope you enjoy!
Apr 04, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 7
S2E6: Craniosacral Therapy
Hey guys! Join me today as I interview Rene Yerby, PT, CST and learn about craniosacral therapy. I am so excited to have her share her wisdom and knowledge and excited for you to hear about it and hopefully try something new in your holistic wellness journey!
Mar 20, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
S2E5: Occupation of Womanhood Pt. 2
In this episode, we dive into psychosocial components of women across the lifespan.
Mar 05, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 5
S2E4: The Occupation of Motherhood
In this episode we get to hear from a fellow doctoral candidate in my OT program: Brittany Lawrence (links to her info below). She has chosen to do her doctoral project on the role OTs can play in the maternal health world and I could not be more excited to have her share her passion!! Brittany's social media: www.instagram.com/lovely_bee91 www.facebook.com/brittanylawrence
Feb 12, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 4
S2E3: The Occupation of Womanhood and Dance
Tune in to episode three to hear all about how women differ physiologically then men and why that matters to our health and occupations. In part 2 of this episode, we look at the healing occupation of dance!
Jan 31, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 3
S2E2: OT as OG Life Coach
Tune in to today's episode to find out why occupational therapists are the original life coaches, how it's in our scope of practice & how an OT can help you with your lifestyle's goals/how to incorporate coaching methods into your practice! Coaching Model: https://www.otago.ac.nz/wellington/departments/medicine/postgraduate/rehabilitation/otago695258.html...
Jan 17, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
S2E1: Occupational Science
Occupational science is the backbone of evidenced based occupational therapy and calls us as OTs to be client-centered and occupation-based.
Jan 03, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 1
S1E23: Herbal tea & skin care
I am so excited for this episode! I found the best small business in TN with the sweetest creator of all things herbal/natural: Loren with Beyond the Barn. I can't wait for y'all to hear this fun, inspiring and educational episode! Links to Loren's info: IG: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebarntn FB: https://www.facebook.com/beyondthebarntn Website: https://www.beyondthebarntn.com/...
Dec 12, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Bonus: Occupation of Earthing
Welcome to the Bonus Episode all about the occupation of Earthing/Grounding! I cannot wait to hear what y'all think about this mini-bonus episode.
Dec 07, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 22
S1E22: Pets & Animal Assisted Therapy
Welcome to Episode 22! Are you in a role as pet-owner? Thinking about becoming a pet owner or do you engage in the occupation of animal-assisted therapy? This episode will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy with all the benefits that come from pets of all kinds! Check out the links below to the articles and organization websites mentioned: - https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2018/02/power-pets#:~:text=Interacting%20with%20animals%20has%20been,support%2C%20and%20boost%20your%20mood - https://www.youtube...
Nov 29, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 22
S1E21: Occupations to ease menopause
On Episode 21 of Integrative OT's podcast we dive into perimenopause & menopause. What is it? Why do women experience such awful symptoms with this & what occupations can we engage in that can help those symptoms? According to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) we can learn a lot about this transitional period and help alleviate the symptoms.
Nov 17, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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