31. Wonder, Safety, and the Power of Showing Up

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Spirited Conversations - Engaging and Elevating Pediatric OT

Tracy Stackhouse, Cory Dundon, Michelle Maunder

34 episodes

3 months ago

We are on a mission to build the collective knowledge of paediatric occupational therapists and fellow human beings alike. Most of us are drawn this field because we love children and we believe in the infinite possibility of childhood. But. Once we enter practice, there is often a feeling of being overwhelmed by all there is to know in order to be effective. This podcast was conceived to include you in our SpIRiTed conversations. These discussions have kept us engaged and had an unmeasurable impact on us as therapists. We want to share our regular clinical conversations with others, not knowing all the answers, but allowing each of us to have the space to think and put the pieces together. Tracy’s ability to make clinical reasoning and neuroscience accessible to all is incredibly powerful and worth sharing. ‘Show Notes can be found at www.spiritedconversationspodcast.com

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31. Wonder, Safety, and the Power of Showing Up

Spirited Conversations - Engaging and Elevating Pediatric OT

43 minutes 26 seconds

3 months ago

31. Wonder, Safety, and the Power of Showing Up

In this episode, we dive into the complexities of neurodiversity, sensory modulation, and the importance of safety and curiosity in therapy and life. Through some of our personal stories and clinical anecdotes, we explore how embracing individual differences and showing up authentically can foster resilience, learning, and connection.

Resources & Mentions:

Ruth Lanius and Dr. Stephen Porges (on neuroception and sensory matrix)
Lois Hickman, OT, and nature-based therapy

If you enjoyed this episode, check out our Instagram for more resources and Cory’s “Spirit” rap. Keep showing up, stay curious, and embrace your own unique innate qualities!

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Introduction, no context, just starting

0:08 — Hosts reflect on being non-professional communicators and podcasting

0:38 — The experience of listening to yourself on a podcast

0:55 — Balancing each other's communication styles

1:27 — Embarrassing travel stories and trusting the process

2:16 — Resilience and strengths-based language

4:33 — "Neuro spicy" and personal quirks

5:43 — Funny story about ADHD realization

9:13 — Learning from yourself and collective learning

10:19 — Embracing neurodiversity in the podcast

11:41 — Recap of last episode and moving into new terminology

12:47 — Discussion of neuroception and modulation

14:15 — Sensory matrix and evolving language

17:02 — Sensory affective dual process

18:22 — Mobilization and nervous system responses

21:02 — The importance of safety and curiosity in therapy

29:23 — The "milk and butter" story: using curiosity and safety in therapy

36:05 — Reflections on the story and its impact

39:23 — The importance of following the child's lead in therapy

43:58 — Wrapping up, next episode preview, and social media plug

43:26 — Final thoughts and goodbyes

Connect with us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritedconversations_ot/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spiritedconversationsOT

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritedconversations_OT

Website: https://www.spiritedconversationspodcast.com/

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