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OT Yourself to Freedom

The Podcast that shows OTs how to build a life of freedom using skills they already have! Tired of feeling overworked, underpaid, and stuck in a system that doesn’t value your worth? It’s time to break free. Welcome to OT Yourself to Freedom, the only podcast that teaches Occupational Therapists across the world how to sell high-ticket offers online — using the skills they already have. Hosted by Beki Eakins, a former OT turned business coach, this podcast dives deep into: ✔ How to

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134. Energy Is Everything: The One Business Asset...

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2026/04/24

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki explores one of the most overlooked yet critical factors behind sustainable business success… energy.Not strategy. Not funnels. Not perfect messaging. But the actual physical, mental, and emotional energy required to keep showing up long after the initial excitement fades. After working with hundreds of occupational therapists and entrepreneurs, Beki shares a powerful insight… most businesses do not fail because of bad ideas. They fail

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70:51

133. From Blood Pressure Meds to Closing His Clinic:...

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2026/04/17

Are you an Occupational Therapist feeling burnt out… stuck in back-to-back sessions… and wondering if there’s another way to use your OT skills?In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki speaks with former client, and Occupational Therapist Ivan Hardcastle, who is closing his paediatric clinic to move fully online as an ADHD parent coach. After being told by his doctor he was “killing himself” due to dangerously high blood pressure, Ivan knew something had to change. What

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50:28

132. Why OT Business Owners Avoid Their Numbers, and...

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2026/04/10

Most OT business owners avoid their numbers.Not because they don’t care.Because they don’t understand them.And when you don’t understand your numbers, growth feels stressful. Decisions feel risky. Scaling feels uncertain. In this episode, Beki Eakins sits down with accountant Fiona Jansen to talk about why business owners ignore their finances, and what to do instead. This conversation breaks down money, mindset, and the practical steps to finally feel calm and confident in your

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30:28

131. OT Burnout or Loss of Control? Why Busy OTs Stay...

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2026/04/03

You’re not overwhelmed.You’re out of control.That’s not harsh, it’s accurate.Because if you look closely… Your calendar is full Your time feels gone Your results aren’t matching the effort That’s not because you’re doing too much. It’s because there’s no clear control over: what you say yes to what actually matters what moves things forward Most people stay stuck here because “overwhelm” sounds temporary. But this episode breaks that completely. It gets into: why being busy can

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30:43

130. A Day in My Life and Why I Designed It This Way

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2026/03/27

What If Your Business Was Built Around Your Life… Not The Other Way Round?Today’s episode is a little different. No strategy breakdown. No funnels. No scaling tactics. Instead, I’m taking you inside something much simpler… A completely normal Wednesday. Not a highlight reel. Not a “perfect day”. Just a real look at how my life actually flows when a business is designed intentionally. Because when people hear I work around twelve hours a week, they usually assume one of two things: Either

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41:02

129. Flip Your Business Model: Success Should Not...

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2026/03/20

You built a successful business. Clients are coming in, the calendar is full, the team is growing, and from the outside everything looks brilliant.So why does it still feel exhausting? In this episode, Beki Eakins speaks directly to occupational therapists who already run a successful business but feel stretched, boxed in, or quietly wondering if there is a better way to work. Many OT entrepreneurs build a thriving clinic or service, only to discover their income is tied to referrals,

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28:29

128. What Do You Actually Want to Be Known For as an OT?

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2026/03/13

What do you actually want to be known for as an occupational therapist?It is a question that most OTs rarely stop to ask themselves. Between paperwork, caseloads, targets and the daily pressure of clinical work, many therapists end up simply trying to get through the week. But according to Beki Eakins, most OTs did not spend years training just to become average clinicians quietly blending into the system. In this episode, Beki invites you to pause and think bigger. Not about your band,

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32:23

127. How To Keep Selling When The High Drops

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2026/03/06

When a Launch Doesn’t Go the Way You ExpectedYou put yourself out there. You promoted your offer. You hosted the webinar, event, or workshop. People showed interest… and then everything went quiet. If you’ve ever experienced that strange moment after launching something where you start questioning everything, this episode is for you. In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki talks about what she calls the post-launch wobble — the emotional drop that many entrepreneurs experience

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31:13

126. So You Want To Start A Business. Start Here First.

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2026/02/27

You do not need more qualifications, more time, or more confidence to start a business.You need to start. In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins breaks down what actually matters when starting a business, and why so many capable people stay stuck in planning mode. If you have been thinking about starting for months (or years), this will challenge you to stop waiting and take action. What You’ll Learn Why you are not stuck — you are avoiding starting The common

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33:45

125. Did You Accidentally Create a Business You Are...

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2026/02/20

Did you leave employment for freedom… only to feel more trapped than ever?In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki explores why so many occupational therapists unintentionally build businesses that mirror the very jobs they wanted to escape. If your diary is full, your business looks successful on paper, but you feel exhausted, stretched, and constantly “on” - this episode is for you. Beki breaks down the hidden flaws in traditional OT business models, including unpaid work,

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44:09

124. An OT’s Journey: Living Abroad, Starting a...

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2026/02/14

What happens when your OT career is suddenly put on pause because life takes you abroad?In this inspiring episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins sits down with occupational therapist and entrepreneur Rachel Dexter to explore her journey from NHS clinician to business owner, after relocating overseas and being unable to practise as an OT. Rachel shares how moving to Denmark forced her to think differently about her career, how she turned her occupational therapy

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18:38

123. Why Good OTs Leave: The Hidden Cost of...

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2026/02/06

Have you ever wondered why so many passionate occupational therapists quietly walk away from the profession, even when they still care deeply about their clients?In this powerful episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins explores the real reason behind OT burnout. It is not just workload, staffing shortages, or long days. It is compromised values. If you are an occupational therapist feeling emotionally drained, disconnected from your work, or silently questioning whether

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32:45

122. The Messy Start of Business (Why Nothing Feels...

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2026/01/30

Starting a business rarely looks like the polished launches you see online.Instead, it’s confusing, overwhelming, lonely, and often deeply uncomfortable. In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom podcast, Beki Eakins speaks honestly about the messy beginning of entrepreneurship. The fear, the self-doubt, the lack of structure, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with building something from scratch. If you’re questioning whether you’re doing it right, wondering if you’ve got what it

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31:22

121. Burnout Is Not a Badge of Honour. It Is a Choice.

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2026/01/23

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom podcast, Beki Eakins challenges one of the most deeply ingrained beliefs in caring professions and entrepreneurship, that burnout is inevitable and even admirable.Burnout is not proof that you care more. It is not a sign that you are doing meaningful work. It is a warning that you are out of alignment with your body, your values, and your life. This episode is an honest invitation to stop normalising exhaustion,

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56:17

120. Empower Mum Method: The OT Business Born on...

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2026/01/16

What really happens when you become a mum, and why does no one talk about the emotional shift?In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins is joined by her client Helen Buteux, an occupational therapist who supports mums through the transition into motherhood using both her professional OT training and her lived experience as a mum of two. This honest and grounding conversation explores the emotional impact of becoming a parent, the loss of confidence many mums

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44:12

119. Every OT Who Sends Paper Handouts Needs This...

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2026/01/09

If you're an OT (or allied health professional) still sending paper handouts, long follow-up emails, or stick-figure drawings, this episode will completely shift how you think about home programs.In this powerful and practical conversation, Beki Eakins is joined by Laura Simmons, an Australian occupational therapist turned digital health innovator and founder of Theratrak. Laura shares how she went from paediatric OT to accidental tech founder, building a platform now used by clinics

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118. 2025: I Outgrew the System and Didn’t Look Back

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2026/01/02

In this deeply personal episode of the OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins shares a truthful reflection on 2025, six years after leaving the NHS as a Band 6 occupational therapist.This is not a training episode. There is no strategy or framework to follow. Instead, this episode offers an honest look at what it really means to build freedom as an occupational therapist, financially, emotionally and energetically. Beki reflects on walking away from traditional OT work in the UK, the

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70:15

117. OTs Creating Freedom: Real Stories of Business,...

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2025/12/26

What’s possible for occupational therapists beyond burnout, rigid systems and traditional career paths?In this special compilation episode, host Beki Eakins brings together powerful conversations from across 2025, featuring occupational therapists from the UK, Australia, Canada and beyond who have created businesses, roles and lifestyles aligned with their values. You’ll hear honest stories about leaving the NHS, navigating burnout, overcoming imposter syndrome, building online and private

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28:57

116. Obsession Is the Gateway: Why Hyperfocus Builds...

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2025/12/19

Is obsession a flaw or a superpower? In this episode, Beki Eakins explores why hyperfocus, intensity, and drive are essential for Occupational Therapists building an online business and creating freedom.You’ll Learn: Why obsession is a strength, not a flaw The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur Why visibility and consistency matter for OTs online How hyperfocus helps build expertise and momentum Why freedom comes after intensity, not before Connect with Beki Are you ready to

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32:51

115. Benefits That Box You In: Why Your “Security” Is...

OT Yourself to Freedom ·

2025/12/12

A practical guide for OTs ready to build an online business safely while earning alongside their current role.In this empowering episode, Beki Eakins explains how occupational therapists can start a profitable online business without taking big financial risks. Learn the mindset, strategy and practical steps to build freedom while still working your day job. So many occupational therapists dream of creating more freedom, increasing their income and enjoying their work again, but fear of

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