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The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with Occupational Therapy Trailblazers

Carlyn Neek - OT Entrepreneur Coach, Educator, Founder of ACTivate Vitality

The BRAVE OT Podcast with Carlyn Neek is all about empowering occupational therapists to step-up, level-up, blaze some trails, and maybe engage in a little conscious rebellion in service of the profession, our clients, our work, our businesses, and living our mission wholeheartedly. We are all about keeping it real, doing hard things, unhuslting, being curious, trying new things, growing through our challenges, and finding joy and fulfilment along the way. Really, we are OTing ourselves and each

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Ep. 31: Find Your Flow - Explore Your OT Business...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/09/23

SPECIAL WORKSHOP-STYLE EPISODE. Listen and use the companion workbook (linked below), to explore your occupational therapy business through the Kawa Model. WORKBOOK DOWNLOAD We are applying, the Kawa Model, an innovative occupational therapy model from Japan to assess and enhance the life flow of your OT business. By visualizing your professional journey as a river, I hope you'll build awareness of your values, workflows, log jams, and be able chart a course towards an expansive and fulfilling

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Ep. 30: From Being the Therapist to Coaching...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/08/31

In this episode, I sit down with Landy Peek, a success coach for OT and PT entrepreneurs. We dive deep into the unique challenges therapists face personally and professionally. Landy and I work with similar clients in different ways and we share some of thedifferent ways that we use our backgrounds as therapists in working with the clinicians we coach. We talk about somatic practices, acceptance and commitment therapy, and other ways we help therapists get unstuck. We also discuss the importance of

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Ep. 29: Defining Entrepreneurial Success on Your Own...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/07/15

My guest, Ashley Ballou, is someone that I really admire for her deep commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of clients, caregivers, and therapists. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into the holistic approach of occupational therapy discussing the vital role it plays, not only in daily activities, but also in mental health and spiritual wellbeing. We explore the importance of servant leadership, the intersection of personal values and professional practice and the different challenges OTs

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Ep. 28: The Role of Occupational Therapists in the AI...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/06/03

In this episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast, I’m thrilled to bring you a highly motivating conversation with two trailblazing occupational therapists, Alyson Stover and Karen Jacobs, and their courageous journey in reshaping the landscape of occupational therapy by putting a very important occupational therapy stamp on artificial intelligence. Alyson is the president of the American Occupational Therapy Association, an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh in their Department of

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Ep. 27 Giving Your Therapy Business A Life of Its Own...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/05/08

My guest for this episode is a physiotherapist by training who went on to be a Vice President at a national health care company and has recently pivotted to share his knowledge and level the playing field, supporting smaller businesses in maximizing their potential. This conversation with Gary Thorne will get therapy business owners thinking about how they can create transferable value in their business, ultimately converting that business into something that can be sold instead of closed with

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Ep. 26: Burning Out in a High-Pressure World with...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/04/22

In this episode, we're joined by Mel Homan, a fellow OT who has turned her experiences with burnout into a transformative program for others. Whether you're an OT, a helping professional, or anyone navigating the challenges of a demanding career, this episode is packed with insights just for you. We share invaluable insights on overcoming hustle, nurturing our mental health, and the significance of building strong community ties. Mel is extending an invitation for you to join her Facebook group,

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Ep. 25: Simplify Your Business with ChatGPT, Guest...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/04/08

In this episode, down-to-earth business coach, Brettany Sorokowsky shares many tangible tips to help you simplify your business, including some golden instructions on using ChatGPT to streamline your business marketing. Brettany and I found each other because we share values around making your business work for you and not listening to the generic business coaching advice that is regularly thrown our way. What do you love to do? What is an indicator of success in your day? How can you do what you

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Ep. 24: From Overwhelmed to Thriving, JD the OT’s...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/03/25

In this relatable episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast, I sit down with Jarrett Dottin, a trailblazing occupational therapist and business owner, who shares his inspiring transition from feeling overwhelmed to achieving a state of calm mastery in his professional and personal life. Discover how Jarrett embraced intentional choices, cultivated his own version of work-life balance, and harnessed his unique strengths to create a thriving practice that resonates with authenticity and purpose. You can find

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Ep. 23: Sustainable Life - Living and Working as a...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/03/11

This is part 2 of our discussion with Rebecca Rae-Hodgson, The Chronically Resilient OT. She shared a lot about her lived experience as am ADHD and Autistic OT who found her way to practicing OT in New Zealand while accommodating the energetic and nervous system regulation ups and downs of persistent mental and physical illnesses. In Part 2 we discuss how she’s crafting and curating her work to fit her strengths and needs in creative and brave ways. Make sure you visit her resources shop here

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Ep. 22: Destigmatizing and Advocating - OT, Rebecca...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/03/11

In this episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast our guest, Rebecca Rae-Hodgson bravely shares her real and raw lived experience as a ADHD and autistic OT who has crafted a business and life that is sustainable while living with chronic illness. With the energetic and nervous system regulation ebbs and flows of fibromyalgia, borderline personality disorder, chronic fatigue and other persistent medical conditions, working in a typical OT job would not work for her. Just as she has crafted a home life that

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Ep. 21 Defining Success on Your Own Terms With Guest,...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/02/26

In this quietly inspiring episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast, we dive deep into the heart of what it truly means to define success on your own terms. Laura Bremner is my guest, and an exceptional occupational therapist and occupational performance coach from the UK. We explore the journey of stepping away from conventional measures of professional success to embrace a life full of occupations that create fulfillment, and true happiness. Laura shares her story of cutting through the noise of endless

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Ep. 20: Post-traumatic Growth with Guest, Emma Shears

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/02/13

Emma Shears’ story of personal and professional resilience is deeply impactful. I’ve been grateful to be part of her transformation journey since 2022 when she joined the ACTivate Vitality Program. She has shown up FULLY and embraced the challenge of change and her presence in the program has impacted so many others. I hope you’re inspired to make important changes in the way you live and work after hearing Emma’s story. If you would like to learn more about the ACTivate Vitality Program and

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Special Episode: Urgent Need for OT Voices to...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/01/30

OTs around the world are asked to add their voices to support the OTs of British Columbia in maintaining their scope of practice in the face of proposed changes to the Health Professions ACT of BC by completing this form. This morning, Michelle Ferguson and I sat down to talk about the pressing issue and its impact on the profession, particularly in the area of mental health occupational therapy. She is the Chair of the Mental Health and Substance Use Practice Network for the Canadian Association of

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Ep. 18: Nourishing Your Nervous System - With Guest,...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/01/06

In this second part of our engaging conversation with Jessica Miller on The Brave OT podcast, we go deeper into Jessica's transformative journey within the field of occupational therapy. This episode focuses on how Jessica overcame burnout and redefined her work as an OT and how she pays this growth forward by supporting other OTs in nourishing their nervous systems. We explore the integration of mindfulness, embodiment practices, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in fostering resilience

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Ep. 17: Redefining OT - Jessica Miller's Path from...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2024/01/06

In this enlightening episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast I have a deep conversation (not sure I know another kind) with Jessica Miller, a neuro-based occupational therapist and brain injury specialist who is also a member of my ACTivate Vitality community as a client and contributor. Discover how Jessica's journey intertwines personal growth, professional development, and innovative approaches in providing neuro OT services and education. We delve into topics like embracing non-traditional OT roles,

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Ep. 16: Falling In and Out of Love with OT - Explore...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2023/12/07

In Episode 16: Falling In and Out of Love with OT, we explore Rhiannon Crispe's journey. Together, Rhiannon and I peel back the layers of what it truly means to be an OT with a heart for change. She's a trailblazer who's not just living the OT life, but redefining it. Through her story, we explore what it was really like to create a documentary about OT, Finding Me in OT. And we explore resisting externally imposed urgency, and being brave enough to do things in your own time. I hope you're ready to

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Ep. 15 Leading with Compassion Through an Epidemic of...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2023/11/23

In this enlightening episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast, I sit down with Kathryn Wise, a trailblazer in the field of occupational therapy and health leadership. Kathryn, an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University and Program Director at University of California at San Francisco, shares her insights on the importance of interprofessional leadership development and the critical role of compassionate leadership. This episode delves into the essence of compassionate leadership, the interplay

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Ep. 14: The Intentional Rebel's Guide to OT: A...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2023/11/03

Venture with me into the heart of conscious rebellion with a very special guest, Lindsey Vestal. Long before training as an OT, Lindsey saw an opportunity for Occupational Therapy to be at the heart of pelvic health, and she has been paving the path for other OTs to become trained and established in this area of practice ever since. Even if pelvic health isn’t your passion, you are going to get a lot out of this episode as we talk through Lindsey’s story of standing up to claim OT's place as, not

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Ep. 13: Redefining Crisis - Your Path to Authenticity...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2023/10/17

There are a number of people in my life with whom a simple, superficial conversation is not possible. This guest is one of those people and I think you'll enjoy the layers and gentle rhythm of our discussion on the unique development potential in the crises that highly creative, deep feeling, big thinking individuals encounter. In my work I often support occupational therapists through their own crisis points toward knowing themselves more deeply and thriving personally and professionally as levels

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Ep. 12: When Your Business Doesn't Spark Joy -...

The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with... ·

2023/07/15

On a number of occasions I have taken time away from the noise of routines and tasks to reflect on my business. How it feels, how it aligns with my values and life direction. I've been at this a long time so I've done it a few times. I essentially Marie Kondo my work. Which parts spark joy? Which ones do not? It's really a process of getting out of autopilot and taking a high level life review that has taken me down some pretty cool paths in search of doing the things that create ENERGY, JOY,

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