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The OT Lifestyle Movement

The OT Lifestyle Movement

Come take a front row seat on the most inspiring OT conversations that will inject you with unbound confidence and leave you feeling lit up and empowered to take action in your life, work and business. This is for the occupational therapy professionals who dare to think differently, who deeply resonate with a lifestyle approach to therapy and who endeavour to create meaningful change in the lives of others. It’s for the OT’s who are eager to take the roof off their expectations and live up to their

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00:51:48

132: Occupation-Based Practice – Reclaiming The Soul...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2025/08/17

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The OT Lifestyle Movement, I sit down with Dr. Wendy Stav to explore the heart of our profession - occupation. We discuss:Why Wendy never abbreviates “OT” and always says “occupational therapy” - and why language matters The difference between occupation as means and occupation as end, and why it matters in practice How to hold onto authentic occupational therapy values in highly medicalised systems Practical steps to reclaim

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01:05:09

128: Who Are We Really? A Critical Look at OT...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2025/05/18

In this episode, I chat with Justine Jecker - an occupational therapist I instantly fell in love with for her grounded wisdom, her realness, her critical thinking and the way she speaks so deeply to the heart of our profession. This conversation is rich, reflective and full of insight into what it really means to be an OT today.We discuss: How our personal identity shapes how we show up as occupational therapists What identity means within the OT profession and why it matters The rich

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00:19:01

127: The Identity We Weave: Professional Identity,...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2025/04/30

Have you ever fumbled to explain what you do as an OT?Questioned your place in the profession because the reality feels so far from what you were taught? Shrunk your words just to be understood - and still weren’t? Felt unseen, undervalued or like you care too much in systems that don’t? You’re not alone. Correcting someone who thinks you’re a physio… Trying to justify your value in a system obsessed with KPIs… Shrinking your occupation-based words just to make them easier for someone else to

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00:53:08

125: OTs on the Money: Pathways to Financial Freedom...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2025/03/10

In this episode we're exploring how to achieve both time and financial freedom. We dive deep into practical strategies and actionable tips with our guest, Doug Vestal, to empower you on your journey towards a more liberated and fulfilling OT life. We discuss:What financial freedom and time freedom mean for OTs and how to achieve them. The importance of financial literacy for OTs. Tips for occupational therapists to gain financial independence, including paying off student debt,

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00:53:48

121: The Power of Stretch Therapy & Nervous System...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2024/10/18

In this episode, we dive deep with Karlye Williamson, an experienced occupational therapist who has seamlessly integrated stretch therapy and nervous system regulation into her practice. Join us as we explore how Karlye's journey into OT led her to develop a unique approach that enhances both mental and physical well-being.We discuss: Karlye’s journey from traditional OT to specialising in stretch therapy and nervous system regulation. The fundamentals of stretch therapy and its

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01:04:53

119: The OT Carer Pathway: Empowering Caregivers...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2024/08/26

In this episode we are talking all about supporting caregivers through the lens of occupational therapy. We discuss:Practical occupational therapy strategies to support carers. What The OT Carer Pathway is and how you can use it in your practice. How occupational science informs The OT Carer Pathway. The tier system within the OT Carer Pathway. Occupational therapy carer assessments. Carer education and intervention. Ali Buchanan created The OT Carer Pathway. It

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01:08:26

116 – Sensory Healing After Developmental Trauma ft...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2024/06/16

In this episode we are talking all about the powerful impact of sensory healing after developmental trauma. We discuss:The concepts ‘sensory healing’ and ‘developmental trauma’ The Neurosequential Model of Therapeuticsby Dr Bruce Perry The 6 R’s of a trauma-compassionate treatment plan: rewarding, relational, relevant, respectful, rhythmic, and repetitive Low-cost, budgeted sensory activities to maximise the potential for healing after trauma Precautions we need to be aware

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01:20:02

113 – Social Justice and Narrative-Driven Practice ft...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2024/02/27

In this episode we are lucky enough to be speaking with Dr Nick Pollard. We discuss:What Wilcock’s mantra‘doing, being, becoming and belonging’ means to Nick What occupational justice looks like How occupational therapists can contribute in addressing the inequalities in health Reflecting on the concept of "Occupational Therapy Without Borders" How the use of narrative plays a role in promoting occupational justice How occupational therapy practitioners are political beings (and

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01:04:26

112 – From Stagnation to Inspiration: Reigniting Our...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2024/01/28

In this episode we are talking all about: Why we often doubt our work as occupational therapists Recognising and addressing imposter syndrome within occupational therapy Strategies for rekindling passion in occupational therapy Words of wisdom for the OT professionals in the trenches right now Exploring what identity-led work means and its practical applications in OT Understanding the importance of narrative and storytelling in the therapy process The Becoming Collective - a

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01:05:36

111 – Inside the Mind: An Occupational Therapist’s...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2023/12/17

In this episode we are talking all about serious mental illness and a path to resilience with Liz Grace. Liz is an occupational therapist in recovery from Schizoaffective Disorder who lives with the daily challenges of profound hearing loss. We discuss: Serious mental illness and its impact on relationships, work and everyday activities Schizoaffective disorder – what it is and Liz’s lived experience What delusions look and feel like from Liz’s perspective, and specific examples If

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01:09:54

110 – Strengths-Based Practice in Occupational...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2023/12/10

In this episode we are talking all about strengths based occupational therapy with Kavita Murthi. We discuss: What strengths-based practice is How we can embrace a strengths-based approach in our assessment and therapy How we can write strengths-based reports What strengths-based practice looks like when working with neurodivergent people How to stop using a deficits-based approach today How we can identify the strengths of the people we work with Research that supports

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00:59:07

108 – Human Rights, Social Inclusion & Population...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2023/09/24

In this episode we are talking all about human rights, social inclusion and population health with Clare Hocking. We discuss: The paradigm shift Clare proposes from the conventional notion of "you are what you eat" to the more encompassing concept of "you are what you do" How to drive social change as an OT Addressing issues of injustice and human rights that are impacting participation and engagement in occupations How we can promote inclusion, diversity and more equitable

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01:14:30

107 – Therapeutic Use of Self: Personal &...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2023/09/06

In this episode we are talking all about therapeutic use of self with psychotherapist, academic, author, researcher and former occupational therapist, Linda Finlay. We discuss: The concept of therapeutic use of self: what it is? The role therapeutic use of self plays in a person’sprogress How we can develop and enhance the therapeutic relationship The concept of the ‘wounded healer’ - and how our own woundedness can at times help and at times hinder the therapy process How we can

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01:32:52

106 – Sexuality, Sexual Identity, Gender, Pronouns &...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2023/08/15

In this episode we are talking all about sexuality, an often overlooked aspect of the human experience in our OT field. So we’re lifting the veil to develop a deeper understanding. We’re talking with Dr Sakshi Tickoo. In this episode we explore: How to speak more comfortably about sexuality with individuals How sexuality relates to occupations The OTPs role in the scope of sexuality Sensuality Intimacy Sexual identity Gender identity Pronouns Sexual health and

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01:11:00

105 – Navigating the NDIS: Assessments, Reports &...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2023/07/30

In this episodewe are talking all about the NDIS: The National Disability Insurance Scheme here in Australia. We are talking with Sarah Collison, Occupational Therapist, Director of Verve OT and administrator of The NDIS OT Community of Practice Facebook Group. We discuss: Pros and cons of being a registered NDIS provider (vs not being a registered provider) Service Agreement ‘must-haves’ Assistive Technology (AT) low risk vs high risk, low, mid and high cost AT – what it all means for

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01:21:30

104 -Occupational Science & Literacy, Awakening To...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2023/07/23

In this episode, it is an absolute privilege and pleasure to be speaking with Emeritus Professor Elizabeth Townsend. Liz is a remarkable occupational therapist, occupational scientist and scholar who developed Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E) and has made significant contributions to the field of occupational therapy, occupational science and the understanding of occupational justice. We discuss: How Liz has remained curious and passionate about OT after many

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00:13:31

102 – Raising the Collective Consciousness:...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2023/07/05

When we step fully into our role as an occupational therapist and own the title, when we educate the community on our understanding of 'occupation' - we raise the collective consciousness. But it starts with us. As occupational therapists we often get frustrated that no one knows what it is we do. And it's a catch 22. We don't use the word 'occupation', because people don't understand what it means. And people don't understand what it means, because we don't talk about it. We often replace the word

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00:56:01

101 – Person-Centered Care & Surviving a Stroke ft...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2023/06/18

In this episode we explore person-entered care with occupational therapist and stroke survivor, Emma Gee. We discuss: Emma's personal story of surviving a stroke after recently graduating from occupational therapy when she was 24 years old How Emma re-learnt to talk, walk, eat, and complete basic every day activities again Emma's experience of feeling trapped in her own body How personal identity can change after a experiencing a life-changing condition What person-centered care

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00:56:05

100 – Co-Regulation with Parents and Parent Coaching...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2023/06/04

In this episode we are talking all about co-regulating the parents, reparenting and parent coaching with occupational therapist and parent coach, Maggie Viers. We explore: What parent coaching looks like Why children (and any human) can be angry AND simultaneously regulated How to support parents who are triggered by their child’s behaviours How to co-regulate with parents Why children need co-regulation not self-regulation strategies How to ensure a strengths-based

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01:19:38

99 – Street Art, Graffiti and Occupational Therapy ft...

The OT Lifestyle Movement ·

2023/05/28

In this episode we talk all about street art and graffiti as a meaningful therapeutic occupation with occupational therapist and not-afraid-to-question-the status-quo, Gavin Symes. We discuss: How to incorporate street art and graffiti into your occupational therapy practice What you need to get started Why street art is therapeutic and how to make it ‘therapy’ Frustrations that arise when other professionals question what we do How to confidently step out of the cookie cutter

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