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 direct services and consultation to school districts and organizations focusing on assistive technology, occupational … 98 – Rhythm, Movement and Technology to Support Children’s Learning ft Bridgette Nicho...
May 21, 2023•1 hr 24 min
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 for history, science and our profession blew me away. Josie Jarvis … 97 – Occupational Therapy History: The Evolution of the Profession ft Josie Jarvis Read More »...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 37 min
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 about imposter syndrome, burn out and self … 96 – How To Be A Brave Occupational Therapist ft Carlyn Neek Read More »...
May 07, 2023•58 min
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 developing services as … 95 – Boredom and Why People Need Something To DO Every Day ft Jen Gash Read More »...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min
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 community to support all areas of the human experience. Steph and her daughter are both neurodivergent … 94 – Unmasking The Authentic Neurodivergent Self & A Spiritual Path to Healing ft Stephanie Robertso...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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 developed the Well Girls and Puberty Plus programs and … 93 – Puberty & The Occupational Therapist’s Role; Education & Group Work ft Sarah Hausler Read More »...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 4 min
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 field of rehabilitative medicine as an Occupational Therapist for over 36 years. Her focus … 92 – Mindbody Medicine, Tensegrity & Lifestyle Approaches to Occupational Therapy ft Kelly Clancy Read More »...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 11 min
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 most beneficial for our clients. In this … 91 – Humanizing Healthcare: Beyond The Metrics and Back To Care ft Rafi Salazar Read More »...
Mar 26, 2023•55 min
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 is and how it helps, ways we can articulate … 90 – Innovation, Non-Traditional OT Roles & Driving Simulation ft Bridget Mathis Read More »...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 18 min
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 this episode we discuss what occupational … 89 – Occupational Justice, Narratives & Beyond The Biomedical Model ft Gail Whiteford Read More »...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 22 min
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 how to make the shift from person-first language to identity-first language, why neurotypical … 88 – Neurodiversity–Affirming Therapy & Strengths Based Practice for Autistic People ft Meg Proctor Rea...
Mar 05, 2023•56 min
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 illness), transpersonal occupational therapy, shadow work, therapeutic use of self, … 87 – Transpersonal Occupational Therapy, Soul Awakenings & Therapeutic Use of Self ft Mick Collins Read More »...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 56 min
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 this episode, Michael and I explore: … 86 – The Essence of Occupational Therapy & The KAWA Model ft Professor Michael Iwama Read More »...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 58 min
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 the autonomic nervous system (which regulates involuntary … 85 – Polyvagal Theory, Co-Regulation & An OT Approach ft Kelly Beins Read More »...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 7 min
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 there’s also scope … 84 -Aged Care & Dementia: Changing The Way OT Is Perceived ft Brooke Moore Read More »...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Co-regulation is the dynamic and continuous process whereby one person’s nervous system calms another. It is a hugely important skill as a therapist, but also in so many of our other life roles. Co-regulation is about meeting a person where they are at and attuning to their needs. In this episode I explore and talk … 83 – 6 Practical Strategies for Co-Regulation Read More »
Jun 20, 2022•14 min
Today we have a little sneak peek in to the life of an OT student. We are speaking with Alaskah Hindry, a final year occupational therapy student from Sydney, Australia. Alaskah is in her 7th year of university, after completing a few years part-time following the birth of her daughter. She shares her student journey – the … 82 – OT Student Life: Placements, Managing Stress & Preparing for the ‘Real World’ ft Alaskah Hindry Read More »...
Jun 13, 2022•39 min
Let’s talk all about lifestyle optimisation and what this movement is all about. Brock Cook, fellow OT Aussie podcaster interviewed me for his podcast Occupied back in January 2021 to talk all about The OT Lifestyle Movement – our movement. I’m sharing the episode here, because after the podcast was release I had so many … 81 – Lifestyle, Occupation & OT: What It Means To Me Read More »...
Jun 05, 2022•1 hr 18 min
We all experience trauma. The question is, how do we get through the tough times? How do we navigate our way back home to ourselves? How do we listen to wild wisdom of our heart? And most potently, how do we unleash it? Today I have a very special guest and former OT friend of … 80 – Trauma & Unleashing The Wild Wisdom of Your Heart ft. Aubri Hathaway Read More »...
May 29, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Let me get really vulnerable with you for a minute as I share my biggest OT stuff up. Let me take you back to when I was a new grad working at a city hospital on the general medical wards. I did something I will never (ever) do again. It was my biggest mistake, and … 79 – My Biggest OT Stuff Up Read More »
May 23, 2022•16 min
Today we are shifting the spotlight from a focus on client well-being, to our own well-being. We are exploring the inner work we can do as healthcare professionals to not only survive, but to thrive. In today’s fast-paced therapy world many of us are faced with what feels like endless responsibilities and a never-ending to-do … 78 – Imposter Syndrome, Burn Out & Self Compassion ft Carlyn Neek Read More »...
Apr 03, 2022•59 min
There is so much more that we can do as occupational therapy practitioners if we simply give ourselves permission. Permission to think big and permission to create new ways. In this episode we talk with Jess Leggatt, an inspiring OT from Brisbane Australia. Jess talks about what ‘occupation as medicine’ means to her, and how … 77 – Occupation as Medicine, Mind-Body Connection & Unlocking Inner Essence ft Jess Leggatt Read More »...
Mar 20, 2022•1 hr 24 min
How do we know it’s ‘acheiable’, if its never been done before? If there’s no evidence of it being ‘attainable’? Let’s not put a cap on our clients dreams, desires and goals to ensure they fit into OUR goal setting framework. For when the bar is set too low, they may fall short of reaching … 76 – {Not So} SMART Goals? Read More »
Mar 14, 2022•12 min
Today I am taking you back to an interview I recorded 2 years ago, before The OT Lifestyle Movement even existed! I was so thrilled and honoured to speak with the amazing Dr Fiona Graham (and you can probably tell in my voice!). Dr Fiona developed Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC), an evidenced based coaching intervention … 75 – Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC): Evidence Based Intervention ft Dr Fiona Graham Read More »...
Mar 09, 2022•57 min
Today we are talking all about the breath – something that every single one of our clients does as an involuntary automatic function of the body. But how is it impacting on their daily occupations? In this podcast episode we dive into how we can assess a clients’ breathing, why this is even important, what … 74 – Breathing Retraining and Education For Clients ft Kate Broderick Read More »...
Feb 20, 2022•53 min
In this episode I am interviewed by Patricia Motus, OT and the voice behind The Uncommon OT Series podcast. I am thrilled to be sharing this here with you! We talk about the profession of occupational therapy, how I practice as an OT and stepping into business.
Feb 14, 2022•47 min
People can experience profound transformation through the way in which we touch them. Not just physically, energetically. The energy we bring to a session is one of our most important tools in our OT toolbox, as it forms the foundation of the therapeutic relationship. In this episode we dive into two extraordinary modalities that incorporate … 72 – Bodywork and Energy Principles in OT Practice ft Deanna Waggy Read More »...
Feb 06, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Have you ever thought about leveraging the skills, knowledge and expertise you already have as an OT or OTA and turning it into an online course? There are so many reasons why this may appeal to you. Maybe you want to impact more lives beyond 1:1 therapy? Maybe you want to create another stream of … 71 – Turn Your OT Expertise Into An Online Course: Free Masterclass Replay Read More »...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min
For some it’s taboo, for Lindsey Vestal it’s a typical Tuesday. Pelvic health, incontinence, sex and pelvic pain are topics all too familiar. The pelvic health space is an area Lindsey knew she wanted to step into before she even started OT school. What drew her to OT, was the holistic lens she could provide … 70 – OT Pelvic Health: Breaking The Taboo And Blazing A Trail ft Lindsey Vestal Read More »...
Jan 23, 2022•1 hr 9 min
While listening is recognised as a ‘soft skill’, I think it is anything but that. It’s hard. To deeply listen to our clients and their needs, wants, dreams and desires it takes a certain level of humility. The humility to pay attention. The humility to see life through their lens. The humility to recognise when … 69 – Deep Listening: Not A Soft Skill Read More »
Jan 17, 2022•19 min
