Would You Change Your OT Speciality?

Discussion Points:Be youAdovcateNever stop learningBuild your communityLive the lyfe you want to be living Connect with the show: Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/ Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/_________________________________Contact the ShowAsk me a questionLeave me a voicemailTo subscribe to the podcast, click here

Discussion Points:Thousands of thoughts per day, majority tend to be negativeSaying becomes believingMy “called out” momentReframing the negativeNegative self talk as a studentNegative self talk as a practitionerImplications for practitionersImplications for clients and their families/ caregiversMentioned Resources:Monarch Health and WellnessConnect with the show: Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/ Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe_________________________________Contact the ShowAsk me a questionLeave me a voicemail

Discussion Points:Why I love working in early interventionOther settings I could see myself working in Mentioned resources: Early Intervention for Motor Performance- OT Potential PodcastWhy We Love Early Intervention- The Real OTs of Early InterventionIncorporating Dogs into Animal Assisted TherapyBunnies and Ducks and Llamas, Oh My!How To Train a Therapy DogConnect with the show: Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/ Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe_________________________________Contact the ShowAsk me a questionLeave me a voicemail

Discussion Points:Introducing OTPreneurMentioned resources: OTPreneur PodcastOT SchoolhouseConnect with the show: Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/ Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe_________________________________Contact the ShowAsk me a questionLeave me a voicemailTo subscribe to the podcast, click hereWebsite: https://ot4lyfe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ot4lyfe

Michelle and Sarah discuss: Michelle’s first experience with mindfulnessWhat is mindfulness? Mediation? Yoga?Benefits of mindfulnessNegative implications or misconceptions of mindfulnessMindfulness and Occupational therapyMentioned Resources: AppsHeadspaceCalm Insight Timer Finding Your Anchor (Michelle’s meditation)BooksFull Catastrophe Living- Jon Kabat-ZinnWherever You Go, There You Are- Jon Kabat-ZinnThe Body Keeps Score- Bessel Van Der KolkA Still Quiet Place- Amy Saltzman The Mindful Way Through Depression- Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, Jon Kabat-ZinnConnect with MichelleEmail: [email protected] Link: @girl.gone.crunchyWebsite URL: www.incorporatemindfulness.comPodcast: https://www.incorporatemindfulness.com/blog/Contact the Show: Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/ Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/Instagram:@ot.4.lyfeTwitter: @ot4lyfe

Discussion Points:Finding and using your voiceMaking connections within and outside the professionReflections and shifts in perspective Loving OT even more than I thought I didSpecial shout out to: Brock CookEffie ParksDominica LumazarDavid HirschKwaku AgyemangEmilia DewiAudrey SpikesDevlynn NeuMichelle De JesusGet on the Mailing List hereConnect with the show: Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/ Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe

Discussion Points:His first experience with deathDiscovering his true identity as a doctor Finding your passion Is it weird to talk about money and healthcare? Best and worst piece of advice given in regards to moneyThe biggest thing he has learned as a hospice doctor when it comes to death and moneyFinancial independenceWhy did he decide to write a book and what impact does he hope it hasMentioned resources: Your Money or Your Life by Vicki RobinsThe Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie WareConnect with Jordan: Buy the book: https://jordangrumet.com/#bookreleasePodcast: earnandinvest.comWebsite: jordangrumet.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/earnaninvestTwitter: https://twitter.com/earnaninvestFacebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/earnandinvestConnect with the show: Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/ Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe

Olga, Emma, and Sarah discuss: A memorable moment from a past congressTraveling to a congressCollaborating with OT practitioners from across the globeWhat we’ve learned from attending a WFOT congress?Professional and personal impact from attending a WFOT congress Tips for making the most of the congressWays to be involved Things to consider outside of the congressMentioned Resources: WFOT 2022 Congress Registration World Federation of Occupational Therapists website  OTION ForumOccupied Podcast episode with WFOT President Samantha ShannConnect with the Guests Emma George, PhD MPH, MHID, B App Sc (OT)Email: [email protected]: https://twitter.com/EmKGeorgeWebsite: https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/emma.georgeOlga Asrun Stefánsdóttir Email: [email protected]: https://www.unak.is/english/moya/ugla/staff/olga-asrun-stefansdottirConnect with the ShowSubscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/ Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfeSponsor: World Federation of Occupational Therapists

Topics discussed: The opportunity I was honored to be a part ofThe power of doing and not just saying or tellingAlways learningHow our personal lives can shape our professional lensMentioned Resources: 100 Episode Celebration: Why of OT SchoolhouseThoughts on How OTs Can Talk About OTI'm Bringing Occupation Back (Yeah!)Connect with the show: Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/ Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe

Audrey and Sarah discuss: Pivotal moment in your lyfe in regards to your limb differencesImportance of languageTypes of limb differencesCongenital versus acquired limb differencesHer experience going from patient to practitionerMental health implications for people with limb differencesAdvocating for herself and othersDisclosing your disability on job applicationsParenting kids with limb differencesOccupational therapy’s role in working with people with limb differencesMentioned Resources:Stella Young’s Ted Talk: “I’m not your inspiration thank you very much”Judith Heumann: “Our fight for disability rights - and why we’re not done yet.”Symbrachydactyly - mentions benefits of OT & hand campsChildren with upper limb differences have better emotional healthAmputee CoalitionLucky Fin ProjectIAmPossible FoundationReach CharityCDC: Upper and Lower Limb Reduction DefectsConnect with AudreyEmail: [email protected] Link: https://instagram.com/theamplifiedotConnect with the show: Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/ Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/OT 4 Lyfe Discord Server: Click here to create a free account and sign inInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe