111 – Inside the Mind: An Occupational Therapist’s Journey with Serious Mental Illness and the Path to Resilience

This episode we are talking all about Occupational Formulation with Lorrae Mynard. We discuss: Lorrae was named Occupational Therapist of the year in the 2023 Australian Allied Health Awards. She is passionate about keeping occupation at the heart of occupational therapy and has worked in a variety of adult mental health settings in Australia, Canada … 122: Occupational Formulation ft Lorrae Mynard Read More »

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: You can connect … 121: The Power of Stretch Therapy & Nervous System Regulation in Occupational Therapy Practice ft Karlye Williamson Read More »

In this episode we are talking all about integrating coaching, posiitve psychology and occupational therapy for enhanced mental health care. Padraig Danaher and I discuss:  Padraig is a senior occupational therapist and psychological coach specializing in trauma, sensory attachment, and positive psychology. Padraig has an extensive background in social care, with over 13 years of … 120 – Revolutionizing Mental Health: Blending Coaching, Positive Psychology and Occupational Therapy ft Padraig Danaher Read More »

In this episode we are talking all about supporting caregivers through the lens of occupational therapy. We discuss:  Ali Buchanan created The OT Carer Pathway. It is a specialised program designed specifically for caregivers, addressing the unique challenges they face in their roles. This initiative is crafted to provide targeted support to carers, who are … 119: The OT Carer Pathway: Empowering Caregivers through Holistic Occupational Science-Informed Support with Cat and Ali Read More »

In this episode we are talking to Dave Jereb, occupational therapist, paediatric clinic owner, author and mentor. We talk all about burnout, the static NDIS price rate and finding meaning in OT. We discuss: Dave is a paediatric occupational therapist based here in Australia with over 20 years of experience. He is the co-founder of MoveAbout … 118 – Burnout, Static NDIS Price Rate and Finding Meaning in OT ft Dave Jereb  Read More »

In this special episode, I’m on the other side of the microphone! I’m taking the guest seat as I chat with a fellow OT, Jo, who reached out via Instagram. We realised our conversation could benefit a wider audience, tackling some of the most pressing questions in the world of occupational therapy and starting a … 117 – (ASK ME ANYTHING): From Doubt to Done: Starting a Business, Imposter Syndrome & Building Confidence Read More »

In this episode we are talking all about the powerful impact of sensory healing after developmental trauma. We discuss:  Marti Smith is an esteemed occupational therapist based in Austin, Texas, where she works at a care farm dedicated to serving individuals who have experienced trauma and adversity. With a profound commitment to healing through sensory … 116 – Sensory Healing After Developmental Trauma ft Marti Smith Read More »

The CanMOP is an evolution of the Canadian occupational model, previously known as the CMOP and the CMOP-E. This new iteration places a strong emphasis on occupational participation, encouraging therapists to extend their focus beyond just performance and engagement. Occupational participation is placed at the heart of this new model, emphasising access to, initiation and … 115 – The New Canadian Model of Occupational Participation (CanMOP) ft Mary Egan Read More »

In this episode we are talking all about Collaborative Relationship Focused Occupational Therapy with Professor Gayle Restall. Gayle is co-editor of the new book; Promoting Occupational Participation: Collaborative Relationship-Focused Occupational Therapy.   Collaborative Relationship Focused Occupational Therapy underscores the core purpose of occupational therapy—enabling access to, initiation of, and continued participation in occupations. It highlights the … 114 – Collaborative Relationship Focused Occupational Therapy ft Professor Gayle Restall Read More »

In this episode we are lucky enough to be speaking with Dr Nick Pollard. We discuss: Nick is a senior lecturer in occupational therapy at Sheffield Hallam University. Nick’s teaching concerns social contexts for occupational therapy, community based interventions and underpinning concepts including occupational science and social occupational therapy. He  teaches research methods and interprofessional … 113 – Social Justice and Narrative-Driven Practice ft Dr Nick Pollard Read More »