Occupied

Mar 03 2024 175 ep. 65 mins 168
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A creative project exploring all things Occupation, Occupational Science, and Occupational Therapy. Each fortnight I am to showcase a topic or therapist and to have a discussion exploring OT related ideas and concepts. My aim is to challenge you, make you think and provide you with guidance wherever possible.

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169 – EquipMeOT ft Lindsay DeLong

Mar 03 2024 80 mins  
In this inspiring episode of Occupied, I sit down with the multi-talented Lindsay DeLong, an occupational therapist and online content creator known for her innovative videos on assistive technologies. Lindsay shares her journey of merging her passion for occupational therapy with her creative flair, offering listeners a unique perspective on how assistive technologies can enh

168 – Critical Thinking 101

Feb 15 2024 31 mins  
In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the fascinating topic of Critical Thinking and its significance in our daily lives. We aim to unravel the mysteries of this crucial skill set, often overlooked yet essential for personal growth and informed decision-making. We'll discuss practical strategies for nurturing a critical mindset, share insights from experts in the fie

167 – How to improve your Interviewing

Feb 04 2024 18 mins  
Today’s episode is all about mastering interviews, whether you're sitting in the hot seat or the one steering the conversation. We’re unpacking everything from breaking down interview myths to post-interview protocols in a way that's easy to digest and even easier to put into action. First off, we're tackling what really happens in an interview, shining a light on the reali

166 – Call out your Whiteness ft Helen Harrington and Marielle Turner

Dec 11 2023 76 mins  
Welcome to the latest episode where we explore the intricate dynamics of racial identity, privilege, and the role of white individuals in addressing systemic racism. In this episode, I'm joined by Helen Harrington and Marielle Turner and we embark on a journey of self-reflection and understanding. We delve into the concept of white privilege, and its impact on healthcare today. We

165 – Celebrate the Little Wins

Sep 14 2023 7 mins  
Never in my wildest dreams did I see us getting here. Last night we clocked over….half a million downloads!! That’s right…500,000 164 episodes500,000+ downloads98 amazing guests174+hours of original content released225+hrs of recording556gig of raw audio files160 countries reached58 different podcast apps2.5 websites2 MacBook Pro's4 MicrophonesStill only 1 tech issue (to

164 – OTAus2023 Reflections

Jul 20 2023 44 mins  
1 Month on from the OT Australia National Conference in Cairns and these are some reflections from the event! Look after yourself, look after others, and always keep Occupied [email protected]@me.com

163 – Do we all need to be Occupational Scientists?

Jul 19 2023 16 mins  
Was listening to OT & Chill recently and something from this episode triggered my brain into thought! Occupational Scientists are important but do we all need to be qualified occupational scientists? Look after yourself, look after others, and always keep Occupied [email protected]@me.com

162 – Trauma Informed Occupational Therapy ft Marie Bell

Jul 14 2023 50 mins  
I explore my friend, Marie's, journey into working with kids with trauma and some of the considerations that need to be made by clinicians when working in this kind of area.  Look after yourself, look after others, and always keep Occupied [email protected]@me.com

161 – ALL ABOUT OCCUPATION ft Assoc Prof Genevieve Pepin

Jul 03 2023 54 mins  
Genevieve Pepin Associate Professor Higher Degree Research Director Deakin University, Australia Session title Occupational Therapy and Eating Disorders…. Seriously, it is that hard to understand? Session details (CW & TW // eating disorders) The main aim of this presentation is to share the evolution of the role of occupational therapists in the field of eating diso

160 – Catching Up with Ms OT Flourish ft Mandy Chamberlain

Jun 28 2023 82 mins  
If you're on social media and don't know Mandy then are you really on social media? Mandy is not only a beautiful person but has been in the online space helping therapists and students grow and learn into the profession. https://www.instagram.com/p/CsAJU7lOA9L/ Look after yourself, look after others, and always keep Occupied [email protected]@me.com