Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill, are two passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who answer your questions related to all things sensory, occupational therapy, parenting, self-care, nutrition, and health, from a therapist’s perspective. Providing raw, honest, fun ideas, and strategies, for parents and families to implement into daily life. Great for those who work with children with sensory processing disorder, special needs, autism, and ADHD. This podcast is brought to you b ...
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Earn your OT CEUs by listening to our episodes for free, then logging into the OT Potential Club to take a short quiz and download your certificate. Each week (with breaks for major holidays), we host a live-recorded conversation exploring cutting-edge trends, timely hot topics, and the most impactful developments shaping occupational therapy today. Our expert guests help you pull out actionable insights you can apply immediately in practice. Designed for both occupational therapists, occupa ...
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A place where we explore research, amplify autistic voices, and change the way we think about autism in life and in professional therapy practice. Visit learnplaythrive.com/podcast/
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Strata Studios is the best resource to help you grow your PT or OT Clinic. StrataPT combines your EMR and Billing into one automated system to increase revenue and achieve a 99.99% reimbursement rate for Physical, Occupational, or Speech Clinics. Recently, StrataPT was ranked the #1 Ranked EMR and Billing System in Outpatient Therapy & Rehab from KLAS Research Book a demo with our team today 👉 stratapt.com
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Welcome to Ideas at Play, the go-to podcast for busy pediatric occupational therapy professionals! Whether you're in school-based settings, early intervention, or outpatient practice, we bring you evidence-based strategies, practical tips, and engaging discussions to support your OT practice with children, teens, and young adults. Each episode features: A deep dive into recent pediatric OT research and how to apply it. "Nailed It or Failed It," where we share what’s working—and what isn’t—in ...
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Arthritis life features real patient stories, expert advice, life hacks and more to help you feel more empowered and less alone. Host Cheryl Crow shares her insights from both as a rheumatoid arthritis patient for over twenty years and as an occupational therapist, a health profession that focuses on empowering people with health challenges to function in their daily lives. This podcast also includes reflections on how you can have the best quality of life possible despite chronic pain, anxi ...
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My name is Jena Castro-Casbon, MS CCC-SLP (of The Independent Clinician and The Private Practice Solution). I am part of a group of private practitioners who have taken client care into our own hands. We are skilled clinicians who pride ourselves on providing high-quality care to our clients and their families. We are fighting against productivity requirements, administrative red tape and unnecessary restrictions. We started our own private practices to take control of our professional and p ...
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The Research Works podcast is designed for health professionals in the area of child health, where we discuss emerging, modern, evidence based research - the behind the scenes stories, interviews with world renowned authors and researchers, material that never made the papers and a breakdown on how you can implement this into your clinical practice.
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🎙️ The Evolved Living Podcast with Dr. Josie Jarvis, PP-OTD, MA-OTR/L, BA, BS Hosted by occupational therapist, occupational scientist, and open citizen science advocate Dr. Josie Jarvis, The Evolved Living Podcast explores how we can bridge art, science, and wisdom to co-create more liberatory, ecological, and collaborative systems of care. Each episode invites critical yet compassionate dialogue across disciplines—connecting practitioners, educators, researchers, and community members who ...
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Occupational Therapy Insights is a show for parents, educational professionals, and occupational therapists, that delves into the world of occupational therapy. Here occupational therapy is broken down into its simplest form for all to understand. The show is hosted by Dr. Frederick Covington, an occupational therapy professor, author, award winning inventor, and occupational therapy private practice owner.
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The AOTA Podcast provides a behind-the-scenes look at everything AOTA, including the latest studies, advocacy efforts, events, and more. Episodes with Everyday Evidence in the title sort through the latest research to provide you with the skills to help improve client outcomes.
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The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast powered by Nacre Consulting (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) is a much-loved conversation for those wanting to hear real life Australian Allied Health business stories, adventures, and the occasional confession. The outstanding guest list includes Allied Health Business Owners and wonderful small business supporters such as accountants, marketers, bookkeepers, IT wizards, virtual assistants, lawyers and more. As you know, it ta ...
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Just like the practice of Occupational therapy itself, this podcast is currently a work in progress! Naturally OT is an Occupational Therapy podcast, where we explore OT and a variety of other health related topics! I hope to be able to share my passion for Occupational therapy and so much more, as well as explore stories from other therapists and healthcare professionals, interviews with students and new grads, and explore practical strategies that everyone can use from the OT field!
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We are an occupational therapy (OT) podcast striving to narrow the research gap and help practitioners translate research into practice as simply as possible. We are shifting perspectives in OT research and practice from what happened, to how to make good things happen. We tell stories, portray OT culture, and identify principles for practitioners to improve the health outcomes of their clients.
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You want to start an occupational therapy business, but don't know where to start. This show will teach you actionable tips to go from OT practitioner to OTpreneur.
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The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with Occupational Therapy Trailblazers
Carlyn Neek - OT Entrepreneur Coach, Educator, Founder of ACTivate Vitality
The BRAVE OT Podcast with Carlyn Neek is all about empowering occupational therapists to step-up, level-up, blaze some trails, and maybe engage in a little conscious rebellion in service of the profession, our clients, our work, our businesses, and living our mission wholeheartedly. We are all about keeping it real, doing hard things, unhuslting, being curious, trying new things, growing through our challenges, and finding joy and fulfilment along the way. Really, we are OTing ourselves and ...
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Pain Reframed is a podcast for physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapy assistants and other health care providers about pain and how pain is managed in our society. Pain is a large issue right now and we will bring powerful and helpful insights on how we can manage pain in a much more efficient and effective way. Pain Reframed is committed to changing language and practice patterns across disciplines and points of care in order to reduce the unnecessary suffering that ...
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A day in the life of an occupational therapist. Fun, silly, and heart touching vignettes rarely shared by therapists. God didn't intend for therapists with amazing ideas and tidbits to not be shared with others. This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and pass on ideas you just gotta share!
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OTs Gone Rogue is a podcast for occupational therapists who are ready to think differently, lead boldly, and create meaningful work beyond traditional practice. Hosted by Melissa LaPointe, this show features honest, unfiltered conversations with clinicians, thought leaders, and innovators who are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship, leadership, women’s health, and professional identity. From real-life case studies to stories of courage, reinvention, and doing business differently, OTs Go ...
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For more than 15 years Nomad Podcast has been hosting conversations with theologians, activists and contemplatives from across the Christian spectrum and beyond. Reflecting on our evangelical heritage we explore the possibilities of a more inclusive, generous and hopeful faith.
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Kali Dayton, DNP, ACNP-BC, is an ICU nurse practitioner and consultant on a mission to create Awake and Walking ICUs. She hands the microphone to ICU survivors and bedside caregivers to reveal the realities of ICU experience and patients' journeys after discharge. The big picture of sedation and immobility is discussed and we explore how to improve short and long-term patient outcomes. We shift the vision from transferring out of the ICU to walking straight home after the ICU. www.DaytonICUc ...
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An original podcast series produced by the Florida Chiropractic Association, created specifically for Doctors of Chiropractic. We talk about topics directly impacting everyday practice, the profession and the importance of staying connected with FCA.
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A collection of knowledge and insights from brilliant clinicians in the field of neuromotor development and childhood disability to inspire, motivate and provide you with the tools to help the amazing kids you treat develop their potential www.wiredondevelopment.com
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Welcome to the Tai Chi for Therapists Podcast where we explore evidence-based tai chi and qigong in clinical settings.
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Are you ready to learn the skills you need to support a lifetime of making? Then you're in the right place! My mission is to motivate and empower artists like you through education, mindful-living, and movement! In each episode, I will make information about the body more accessible by teaching you the tips, tricks, and strategies I use in my everyday routine. You'll also get to listen in on honest conversations with experts from around the world. I hope this podcast inspires you to create a ...
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Welcome to The Relentless Podcast by Sandra Weber owner of integrated body work. The whole concept behind this podcast is to provide you a platform of practitioners and specialist and individuals that are striving their hardest to be conquering the mental, physical, & emotional sides of life because we can't separate ourselves out into those individual parts and be successful we have to look at all of those components to be a completely happy and truly healthy person
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The Amplify OT Podcast is your go-to show for making sense of healthcare policy, advocacy, and reimbursement in occupational therapy. Hosted by Clarice Grote—occupational therapist, founder of Amplify OT, and self-proclaimed policy nerd who actually enjoys reading the long documents most people avoid—this podcast breaks down complex systems so you can navigate them with confidence. No matter where you are in your occupational therapy journey—student, new grad, educator, or experienced clinic ...
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No Connections, No Problem: Launching a Private Practice in a Brand-New Community with Courtney Welch
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32:21What if moving to a new town could be the perfect opportunity to start over—not just personally, but professionally? That’s exactly what Courtney Welch, founder of Champion Speech Therapy in North Port, Florida, did when she decided to take control of her career and open her own private practice. Courtney is a speech-language pathologist and owner …
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Occupational Therapy in Hospice & Palliative Care: Finding Purpose at Life's End
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1:17:26How does occupational therapy help people live meaningfully even as life nears its end? In this deeply human episode of the AOTA Podcast, we sit down with Lindsey Buddelmeyer, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, Christian Jacobus, MD, FACEP, FAAHPM, David Benthall, MS, OTR/L, BCG, and Heather McKay, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, to explore how occupational therapy practitioners…
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Navigating Seasons, Fierce Resilience & Sole Trader Realities
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44:31In this thoughtful conversation, Cathy Love is joined by Belinda McDonald, founder of NeuroSLP, to explore what it really takes to run a small-but-mighty sole trader practice in today’s Allied Health landscape. Drawing on more than 35 years as a Speech Pathologist supporting adults with neurological conditions, Belinda reflects on the seasons of he…
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Episode 208: From Survivor to Revolutionist- an ICU Nurse's Reflections on Both Sides of the ICU Bed
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1:01:44Erika Breivogel's journey through the ICU as a patient forever changed her as a person as well as transformed the care she now gives as an ICU nurse. In this episode she inspires up with her reflections of ICU culture vs. patient reality and what moves her to keep fighting the ICU revolution. www.DaytonICUConsulting.com Get CE credit for listening …
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Developing Resilience With Axial Spondyloarthritis: Cayla’s Story
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1:08:40She explains the key role nurse practitioners play in rheumatology and highlights the lifestyle habits, like movement and nutrition, that have made a real difference in her own health. Cayla also offers practical advice for communicating with healthcare providers and supporting yourself after a new diagnosis. Her story is an inspiring reminder that…
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#388 - Top 10 Sensory Gift Ideas for Kids & Adults (Holiday 2025 Guide)
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23:10Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be stressful or overwhelming 🎁 In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite sensory-friendly gift ideas for kids and adults, plus creative experience gifts that go beyond toys. We cover: Our top 10 sensory-friendly gift ideas for kids. Unique and practical gift ideas for adults. Why experience-based gifts can be so m…
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Ep. 41 The Thankful Therapist's Gift Guide (OT Style)
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31:42Holiday shopping with purpose starts here! This week we're sharing our favorite gift ideas for therapists, kids, and everyone on your list. Discover directories of disabled-owned businesses for fun new ideas, then hear about our favorite therapy products like light-up pop tubes, bubble tongs, and the bow-and-arrow set. We're also highlighting self-…
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#116: The Best Way To Monetize Your Expertise as a Therapist (Feat. Rafael Salazar)
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31:33Some conversations age well — and this is one of them. I sat down with Rafael Salazar, Owner & CEO of ProActive Rehab & Wellness, to talk about a challenge I see across the therapy world: Most clinicians were trained to treat patients… not to monetize their expertise or build additional revenue streams that create real financial breathing room. In …
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How to Support Autonomy in Regulation and Reduce Burnout for Autistic PDAers with Sorcha Rice
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4:08This conversation with Autistic OT Sorcha Rice covers regulation for Autistic PDAers from absolutely every angle. The theme Sorcha kept bringing us back to is how we can provide more autonomy for our clients in how they identify their regulation needs and how they access their regulation tools. Sorcha walks us through a case study detailing how she…
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From Business Major to Speech Therapist: How One SLP Built Her Dream Practice Early in Her Career with Abigail Meza
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29:32What if you could turn your business mindset into a meaningful career helping others? That’s exactly what Abigail Meza, founder of Shout It Out Speech Therapy in Chino Hills, California, did when she followed her curiosity and courage — into the world of speech-language pathology. Abigail didn’t take the traditional route to becoming an SLP as she …
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Helen Paynter - Faith, the Far Right and the Politics of Fear (N357)
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1:27:42As far-right movements gain visibility in Britain and beyond, many are drawing on Christian language, symbols and stories to justify exclusion and division. What happens when the gospel of love is co-opted by the politics of fear? In this conversation, theologian and Baptist minister Helen Paynter explores how theology, scripture and nationalism ar…
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Systems, Summer-Proofing & Supporting Women at Work
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43:05In this episode, Cathy Love and Nacre Consulting Business Manager, Layland Webb, get super candid and deliver an energetic roundup of what’s happening across the Allied Health business landscape. From taking a month off (and watching the business thrive), to deep commentary on summer-proofing, performance-based pay, and the realities of leadership …
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It's our final regular season episode of 2025! We hope you've enjoyed Season 5 of the ResearchWorks Podcast. From EACD to AACPDM, the conference video and interview series, our DMI and CME special, to the launch of the ResearchWorks Academy - 2025 has been the biggest year yet for the pod! In 2026, we plan to bring you even more of the latest resea…
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#120 Vision Remediation and OT with Alicia Reiser
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55:02We, at OT Potential, keep hearing stories of more and more OTs teaming up with optometrists to provide vision remediation interventions. (Vision remediation focuses on retraining the eye and brain connection. This is in contrast to low vision therapy, which focuses on compensation and adapting the environment to maximize remaining vision.) The need…
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Rheumer Has It: Our Most Exciting Takeaways from the ACR 2025 Rheumatology Conference
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33:08They also reflect on new insights into mental health, cognitive dysfunction, and the importance of the microbiome as part of lifestyle interventions. This episode offers hope, practical advice, and the latest research to help manage your condition more effectively. Episode at a glance: 00:00 Introduction to Rheumer Has It 00:30 Importance of the AC…
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#387 - Retained Primitive Reflexes: The Overlooked Cause of Struggles in the Classroom
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19:43Teachers and therapists often see students struggling with focus, posture, handwriting, or behavior but the root cause might not be what you think. Retained primitive reflexes can have a huge impact in the classroom. 📚 In this episode, you’ll learn: What primitive reflexes are and why they matter How retained reflexes show up in school settings Sim…
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Practices that Deeply Respect Children with Mick Olds
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56:24Have you ever thought about what it would look like to put respect for the Autistic children who are your clients – respect for them as full human beings – front and center in your work? This episode goes deep into what that looks like in practice. Mick Olds (The OccuPLAYtional Therapist) helps us learn how to translate therapy goals into kids’ nat…
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Ep. 40 Let's Talk Ayres SI, Autism, & Play with Dr. Heather Kuhaneck
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38:20Running in circles, flapping arms, spinning with ribbons—Heather Kuhaneck, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, explains why joining in play with kids creates the connection that makes therapy possible. As editor of Case-Smith’s Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, co-creator of the Sensory Processing Measure, and program director at Southern Connectic…
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How Motherhood and Myofunctional Therapy Sparked a Whole New Career Path with Elyse Scheeler
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36:11What if you could design a career that gave you flexibility for your family, fulfillment in your work, and the freedom to follow your passions? That’s exactly what Elyse Sheeler did when she created her private practice, Speaking Life: Speech Therapy and Wellness, in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. Elyse is a speech-language pathologist who began her ca…
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2026 on the Horizon - Thriving Kids, Pricing & Allied Health Business Change
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54:16Cathy Love is joined by Chantelle Robards for an essential year end conversation about what’s ahead for Allied Health businesses. From Thriving Kids negotiations and foundational supports to therapy guidelines, pricing reviews, and the evolving NDIA landscape — this episode unpacks what 2026 will mean for service providers, leaders, and teams acros…
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Episode 259 (Professor Olaf Kraus de Camargo)
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55:17Taking a strengths-based approach to developmental disability: the F-words for child development BMJ Paediatrics Open - Dr Olaf Kraus de Camargo “When challenges exist, children and families may benefit from supports that are tailored to their individual strengths and support needs, irrespective of whether or not a child has one or more diagnosed c…
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#119 OT and PT Collaboration with Rebeca Segraves
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57:37OTs and PTs compete in many ways. We can be found competing over: Patient time Who gets to bill which code on which day Recognition And scope of practice But, as looming outside forces like AI and decreasing reimbursement rates threaten our professions, it is critical to change our postures toward interprofessional collaboration. And, there is no P…
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Helen’s “Gloriously Imperfect” Journey with Arthritis
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58:50They share words of wisdom for individuals newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, emphasizing kindness, self-compassion, and love. Helen also discusses the highlights of her experience in the Rheum to THRIVE program and how it helped her adjust to her new normal. Helen also shares how using the PERMA model from positive psychology (Positive emo…
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#115: How Smart Clinics Build a Golden Claim (Feat: Casey Peters)
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23:06We tried something new in this week’s Strata Stories: a straight-talking deep dive into billing. Our COO, Casey Peters, exposes the hidden billing mistakes that quietly eat up 15–20% of clinic revenue...and how to fix them. He breaks down: 💡 The blueprint for your ideal billing workflow ⚙️ What a “golden claim” actually looks like 📉 How to stop mon…
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Your New Favorite Authentically Autistic Characters in Kids' Pop Culture - BONUS EPISODE with Britton Payne
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41:16This isn't one of our normal podcast release days, and it isn't one of our typical topics, but this conversation is just too good not to share. This bonus episode is all about Autistic representation in media. In this episode, you’ll learn what comic books, TV shows, and more you should be recommending to your Autistic clients of all ages. Our gues…
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#386 - Don’t Force It: How to Support Kids Who Say “No” to Sensory Play
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20:27Is your child refusing sensory play you know would help them? You’re not alone — and it doesn’t always mean they’re being “defiant.” 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why kids say “no” to sensory activities How rapport & co-regulation make a difference When hunger, sleep, or illness affect behavior Simple ways to modify activities so kids succeed Th…
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What do early career occupational therapists really prioritize when choosing their first OT job? Spoiler alert: salary ranks 9th out of 16 factors. In this episode, we break down a fascinating Canadian study that surveyed early career occupational therapists about what actually matters in their job search—and the findings might surprise you. We rev…
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How to Reduce Aggressive Behaviors by Centering a Child's Worthiness with Rabecca Hand (NEW PATREON SERIES)
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10:16So many of us feel unsure how to best support Autistic kids who have aggressive behaviors. But often, what we are missing in the most foundational need for all humans: to feel worthy and to feel loved. In this powerful interview, Autistic educational consultant Rabecca Hand shows us how to examine the environment and adult interactions - before loo…
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Sami Awad – Christ Consciousness Under Occupation (N356)
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1:36:59Palestinian peace activist Sami Awad has lived his whole life under military occupation. He’s witnessed violence, loss, and deep injustice. Yet rather than turning towards hatred or certainty, he’s journeyed into a spirituality rooted in compassion, healing, and what he calls Christ consciousness — a way of seeing that refuses separation and fear. …
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From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Starting Niche Private Practice with Adults with Jackie Larsen-Robinson
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30:36What if you could stop feeling stretched thin and finally focus on the clients—and the kind of work—you love most? That’s exactly what Jackie Larsen-Robinson did when she launched her adult-focused private practice, Livewell Speech Therapy, in Provo, Utah. Jackie is a speech-language pathologist who started her career later in life—returning to sch…
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In this rerun solo episode, Cathy Love thinks out loud with Allied Health business owners about a trend many are now feeling: waitlists that aren’t what they seem. She explores why waitlists are dissolving, what your numbers are really telling you, and why relying on word of mouth alone is becoming an increasingly risky marketing strategy. Cathy al…
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Episode 258 (EACD - OCEANIA - AACPDM - ResearchWorks Academy)
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14:22A shorter than usual episode about the future of the pod - 2026 and beyond. We will be continuing our support of the Oceania (formerly AusACPDM) conference, the EACD conference and the AACPDM conference in 2026 with in-person, on-site, live broadcasts from Australia, Europe and the Americas! 2025 has also seen the team behind the pod launch the Res…
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Episode 207: Elevating ICU Culture, Practice, and Outcomes Through Verticalization Therapy
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1:08:39What does verticalization therapy look like at the bedside? What does it take to get the entire ICU team engaged in optimizing verticalization beds? Jessica Cafferty, OTR/L and Jennifer Babb, PT, DPT join us to share case studies and insights into verticalization therapy in their ICUs! Get CE for listening to this episode and more! SapienCE Reflect…
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#118 AI Chat and Clinical Decision Support with Jen Weaver
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55:08One year ago, we released an OT Potential Podcast episode exploring what AI could conceptually mean for clinical decision support. Fast forward to today—and AI chats have become a regular part of the decision-making process for many healthcare providers. In fact, OpenEvidence now reports that 40% of U.S. physicians use their platform daily. At OT P…
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Patient Voices: Reflections from Rheum Champions
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34:28They discuss how they became Rheum Champions, their personal journeys with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, PCOS, and more, and the importance of community and support. The episode also highlights significant takeaways from the meeting, including research updates, the passion of the researchers, and the heartwarming sense of community. …
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#385 - 10-Month-Old Struggling With Solids? Here’s What Might Be Going On
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13:32Feeding challenges in infancy can feel overwhelming especially when solids are hard, weight gain is a concern, or oral motor skills seem delayed. In this episode, we respond to a real-life question from a parent about their 10-month-old struggling with solids and tongue movement. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why core and trunk strength impact ora…
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Ep. 38 Building Motor Skills & Social Communication with Autistic Kids
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37:03Want an OT intervention that tackles motor skills AND social communication? This week we're unpacking seated play intervention for autistic children—exactly what it looks like, why it works, and how occupational therapists can use these key ingredients in practice. We explore research revealing surprising BOT-2 results, the power of structured repe…
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Practices that Center Regulation, Cultural Identity, Authentic Communication, and Dignity with Christina Schmidt
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48:40SLP Christina Schmidt strives to work in a way that centers a client's regulation, their identity, and their dignity. If that resonates with you, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Christina shares in detail how we can best support our clients with communication needs, our AAC users, non-speakers, kids who communicate through delayed echolal…
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Letting Go Of Overwork: How a Sensory-Focused OT Designed a Private Practice to Escape Burnout with Bailey McBride
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40:06What if you could create a private practice that truly works for you—one that honors your energy, values, and clients? That’s exactly what Bailey McBride, occupational therapist and founder of The Glimmer Project in Houston, Texas, has done. Bailey’s journey began long before she became an OT. As the sister of an adult with Down syndrome, she grew …
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Diversify or Disappear? Building a Resilient Allied Health Business
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45:22In this episode, Nacre Consulting coaches Chantelle Robards and Layland Webb unpack why Allied Health businesses must move beyond a single funding source—and how to do it without derailing your core services. They cover the immediate push factors (e.g., Thriving Kids, support needs assessments, therapy guideline changes), then map out pragmatic ste…
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Episode 257 (Professor Andrew Whitehouse)
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43:40In 2024, a landmark review of the School Education Act 1999 was undertaken in Western Australia. Why? Because our education laws — drafted over 25 years ago — haven’t kept pace with modern understandings of disability, inclusion, or the rights of children and families. This review, driven by an expert panel with deep experience in education, disabi…
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Ep. 51: Redefining Brave When Everything Changes With Trish Williams
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1:14:09Ever wonder what happened to some of our OT entrepreneur trail blazers who went quiet? If you've been around OT social media or podcasts, you probably know Trish Williams from her brand, OTs Get Paid. In this raw, honest conversation, Trish opens up about why you haven't heard from her in more than a year and it's not the story you might expect. Th…
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Finding my Purpose while Living with Osteonecrosis and Osteoarthritis: Deb Andio’s Story
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50:43Beyond her personal battle, Deb has established a global support group for those with osteonecrosis and actively participates in the Arthritis Foundation's Live Yes! Connect groups. Highlighting the power of community support and advocacy, Deb's story is an inspiring testament to resilience and the importance of helping others navigate similar heal…
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