In this episode, I'm sharing 3 reflections I've had during pregnancy that relate to occupational therapy practice. Reflecting on my third trimester, I noticed some similarities between what I am experiencing and what some of our clients might experience.

Meagan Landress, CSLP® uncorks student loan debt and draws on her experience as a certified student loan professional and consultant to give advice to occupational therapists about how they can confidently plan for student loan repayment. She talks about the different loan forgiveness and repayment options for OTs from a holistic mindset that will feel familiar and reassuring to OT professionals.

I’ve been keeping a little secret these past few months! I’m so happy to announce that my husband and I are pregnant with our first child. In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of talking to my friend and fellow OT mama podcaster, Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L about everything pregnancy. We talk about the many (and frequent) transitions in pregnancy, from our identity, changing occupations, symptoms, and so much more.

Lindsey Vestal, OTR/L talks about mindset, building a business, competing on price, and serving clients where they are, with amazing examples and wisdom from her experience as a pelvic health therapist and private practice owner. Whether you’re interested in starting your own practice, already have a practice, or want to learn about being an OT in an emerging practice area like pelvic health, this episode is full of useful wisdom and advice. Join the waitlist for Lindsey's Private Pay MBA course: www.privatepaymba.com

In today’s episode you’ll hear from Barri Bladon, an occupational therapy student who was drawn to the profession because of his first hand experience as a patient. Barri had a stroke in 2013 and will graduate with his OT degree in 2022.

I talk with Dr. Heather Evans about complex trauma, sex trafficking and her work amplifying the voices of survivors. We also talk about what OTs can do to serve this underserved population. Dr. Heather Evans is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private group counseling practice in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. She has over 20 years experience providing individual, marriage, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in inpatient, outpatient, nonprofit and residential settings. She has extensive training and experience with women's issues, particularly sexual trauma, sex trafficking and aftercare of its victims. Heather received a Doctor of Clinical Social Work degree from University of Pennsylvania and her dissertation highlighted complex trauma and posttraumatic growth in victims of domestic sex trafficking. Heather is Co-founder and Vice Chair of VAST (Valley Against Sex Trafficking) Coalition in the Lehigh Valley, PA. She is devoted to training and equipping service providers. Heather is adjunct professor of Global Trauma Recovery Institute at Missio Theological Seminary and travels and leads trips nationally and internationally, with the goal of partnering with and training trauma healing caregivers.

Shahrose and I talk all about opportunities for OTs who have a passion for technology and the Rehab Tech Summit - a first of its kind event coming to you virtually in February.

In today’s episode I chatted with Anna and Emily, team leads at Beyond COVID, a platform that promotes living well during & beyond the coronavirus pandemic. They use their experience and wealth of knowledge as occupational therapists and occupational scientists to provide curated resources that help people cope with the occupational disruption that we have all experienced in one way or another due to the pandemic. Be sure to check the show notes for links to their blog, podcast, weekly wellbeing missions, and pathways to wellness. Plus, we'll link to book recommendations, research articles, and of course, our wine picks for this episode.

In today’s episode I chat with Amanda Wiles, owner of the recently established Pediatric Therapy Partners in Delaware about the process of starting a pediatric practice from ideation all the way to getting the first client. The show notes for this episode are full of great resources, so be sure to check those out.

Morgan Starkweather is a recent grad OT who was a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes and did her graduate thesis work with families who benefited from having an autism assistance dog. We talk about what it takes to be a puppy raiser, how these working dogs can change lives, and the role of OT in assistance dog training.

In this episode you’ll hear from 3 different OTs who have completed the AOTA Fellowship Program at 3 different sites in 3 unique practice areas. We’ll cover: - What is an AOTA fellowship? - What are the advantages of being a fellow? - How is the AOTA Fellowship different than a “normal” OT job or fieldwork? - What does the day to day life of an OT fellow look like? - Reflections on personal and professional growth after a fellowship

Welcome to OT Uncorked where we uncork hot topics in occupational therapy with a bottle of wine. In this episode, I interviewed Karena Skibinski, who you may know from instagram or as the host of the What about the Mama podcast. We talk about her work as an OT in a state hospital supporting people who are connected with the justice system. She talks about what it’s like to work in a forensic setting and we also touch on what OTs from all settings can learn from this practice area.

In this episode, I'm turning the tables in celebration of my recent wedding! Join me as I uncork your listener questions in this special OT Uncorked Happy Hour episode. I answer questions about my own journey, advice for OT students, building confidence as a new OT practitioner, and more. Cheers!

I interviewed Laura Park Figueroa, the host of the Mind your OT Business podcast, business coach, owner of Outdoor Kids OT, co-founder of the OT Entrepreneur Summit, and creator of the CONTIGO approach. She is paving the way for OTs to become entrepreneurs and in this episode, shares her insights about monetizing our value as OT practitioners by starting a business. She offers encouragement and practical tips for taking that next step toward being the best entrepreneur you can be.

I interviewed Taylor Yenko, a recently graduated OT, about her research project. She and her team conducted a community-based group to address chronic back pain in college students. She shares about the research process, and what they found.

Enjoy this bonus resource, facilitated by Rochelle Mclaughlin, my guest co-host on episode 18 of OT Uncorked. We hope you use this guided meditation as a resource whenever you need to reset and recenter.

In this episode, you’ll hear my interview about living mindfully as a healthcare professional with Rochelle Mclaughlin, the founder of Ways of the Rising Woman, and a celebrated teacher, life coach, and inspirational speaker. Plus, this episode comes with some awesome bonus content to help get us on the path toward more mindful living, so keep listening to the end to find out more!

In this episode, I talked with Julie and Julia, two newly registered OTs. Their research project aimed to improve health literacy among mothers of children with disabilities in Morocco through graphic novels. We uncorked the value of this medium and considerations when creating health resources. Keep listening after the interview to find out about a new resource for new grad OTs and an announcement about a new collaboration that OT uncorked is part of!

Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L and I uncork the topic of cultural fluidity. While we don't claim to be experts on culture and its influence on practice, we have both experienced first hand the positive outcomes of partnering with clients and fellow practitioners who identify differently than us, and we are continuing to grow in our own cultural fluidity. We explore some of the challenges and beauty of collaborating with people when there isn’t a shared culture or language. We welcome your feedback and input into what we hope is an ongoing conversation!

Caitlin Clark is a soon-to-be OT who went into a county jail to complete her graduate capstone project. This episode explored her process for identifying the needs of incarcerated women and implementing programs to support wellness and their transition back to the community. OT has an important role in the criminal justice system, but few OTs work in this area.