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05 Oct 2020The Emotionality of Practice00:19:18

Takeaways:

  • Remembering that what we are doing is making an impact in the lives of our clients
  • Emotionality of practice

Mentioned Resources: 

 

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Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/81

11 Feb 2019How Deep is Your Love For OT with Michael Roberts01:22:15

Dr. Michael Roberts, OTD, OTR/L, is the founder and current program director of the master’s degree program in Occupational Therapy at Regis College, in Boston Massachusetts. He has a strong passion for all things occupational therapy, as well as educating and empowering current occupational therapy students. His clinical background focused on adult physical dysfunction (inpatient, outpatient, and home care) with a specialty in oncology rehabilitation. He has completed research in fieldwork performance and next generation gaming consoles (Nintendo Wii) for health and wellness purposes, as well as presented at numerous state and national conferences, and independent oncology rehabilitation seminars. Dr. Roberts is the creator and host of the “I Love OT Podcast”, a show that highlights what is special, exciting, unique, and rewarding about the field of occupational therapy. His dedication and excitement for our profession pours out through his words as he shares wonderful stories and insightful wisdom from his OT experiences.

Sarah and Michael discuss:

  • Michael’s current OT life
  • Scope of working as a clinician vs being an educator
  • His journey from clinical OT to being in academia
  • Working in the home environment with children and adults
  • The importance of being a fieldwork educator and what it provides for students, practitioners, and clients
  • His research in fieldwork education
  • Setting up an open communicate and a reflective process during the fieldwork process
  • How student’s own ideas and activities foster the therapeutic process
  • Thinking outside the box for each individual client
  • Importance of occupation based practice within the natural environment
  • Challenging aspects of OT/ getting knee deep in our client’s lives
  • Memorable stories from the field
  • How OTs have keen observation skills within their practice and in their personal lives
  • Why Michael got into podcasting
  • What he loves about OT
  • Staying curious and continuing to learn within our profession

Find the I Love OT podcast here: http://iloveotpodcast.libsyn.com/

Twitter: @otdaddy

Instagram: @realotdaddy

23 Nov 2018A Special Episode Full of Thanks00:17:06

It’s Thanksgiving in the US and that means it’s time to sit down and reflect on all the things in your life that you are thankful for. Sarah sits down to contemplate all the things and people she is thankful for in her life, including:

  • The ability to impact the lives of her clients
  • Being a fieldwork educator and impacting the next generation of OT’s
  • Opportunities for volunteering abroad and the ability to travel
  • Elaine at CRECER
  • Olga at Háskólinn á Akureyri
  • Pushing through the limiting beliefs to get the Podcast live
  • The guests that took a chance to record before the podcast went live
  • The Level II Fieldwork students that recorded the mini-series.
  • Mastermind Mind groups with Leo, Debra and Alexis, Jayson & Abby
  • Alex and Kiara for putting together show notes and helping fine tune ideas.
  • Brock Cook at the Occupied Podcast - www.brockcook.com
  • Sarah’s husband Ray for setting up all the background, promoting and editing.
  • The listeners and community that is building around this podcast

A giveaway - snap a picture of a review in your favorite podcast player and email it to sarah@ot4lyfe.com

Thanks again everyone!

18 Jul 2022What Death Can Teach Us About Lyfe00:51:28

Discussion Points:

  • His first experience with death
  • Discovering 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 money
  • The biggest thing he has learned as a hospice doctor when it comes to death and money
  • Financial independence
  • Why did he decide to write a book and what impact does he hope it has

Mentioned resources: 

Connect with Jordan: 

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09 Mar 2022We Bought A... And Other Lyfe Insights00:31:51

Discussion Points:

  • Lyfe update
  • Imposter syndrome
  • Disconnect from the profession
  • Creative slump
  • Recovering perfectionist
  • Changes coming to the show

Mentioned resources: 

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01 Apr 2019Double Timing Documentation with Jason Gonzales00:53:54

Jason and Sarah discuss:

  • Concepts such as efficiency, time management, prioritization, and redundancy
  • Learning in different ways
  • Lack of consistency in school-based reports
  • Common problems and complaints when writing reports
  • His personal experience and OT journey
  • How he identifies problems and then does something about it
  • What led him to develop Double Tim Docs and what it is
  • Tips for therapists to improve their own documentation process

You can find out more about Double Time Docs here: www.doubletimedocs.com

You can contact Jason here:

20 Aug 2019Minding Our OT Business with Laura Park Figueroa01:55:07

Sarah and Laura discuss:

Email: laura@outdoorkidsot.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/outdoorkidsot

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

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

Website: http://www.mindyourotbusiness.com

Podcast: https://www.mindyourotbusiness.com/podcast

19 Nov 2018Making A Difference Around The Globe With Lauren Stanley-Alpert00:48:26

Having a love for travel and pediatric occupational therapy, Lauren Stanley-Alpert, MS, OTR/L, C/NDT felt the drive to combine her two passions. After struggling to find reliable organizations to volunteer with, she decided to create her own organization to provide a more affordable, responsible, and sustainable volunteer experience for other therapists. Therapists Without Borders aims to connect occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech language pathologists to individuals and communities across the globe that have a significant need for therapy services while making sure that the services provided has a long lasting positive effect on the population.

They discuss:

  • Attending the 2018 World Federation of Occupational Therapists conference
  • Issues with current international volunteer opportunities
  • Sustainability of carry over of services for people with special needs
  • Importance of researching volunteering opportunities
  • What to expect when volunteering
  • Dealing with difficult experiences and differences abroad
  • Why people should be interested in volunteering in less fortunate areas

Website: http://twbinc.org

Instagram: @properjetiquette

16 Nov 2020It's Okay to Take a Break00:17:56

Takeaways:

  • Self-care is ongoing 
  • It’s ok to ask for help
  • We need more conversations self-care as healthcare practitioners

Join in the Discussion: 

Answer the Question of the Month

Catch the full episode: 

https://ot4lyfe.com/87

04 Jan 2021Working in a Behavioral Inpatient Mental Health Unit with Danielle Miles00:49:21

Danielle and Sarah discuss: 

  • How she got interested in behavioral inpatient mental health
  • What it looks like to work in this area
  • Frequency and duration of services
  • Common diagnoses and typical ages
  • Navigating the differences in the units she works on
  • Limiting biases before working with a patient
  • Her role as an OT and types of interventions
  • Therapeutic use of self
  • It’s okay to ask for help
  • What lights her up as an OT
  • The power of voice
  • Stigma in mental health
  • The hardest and the best part of her work
  • Maintaining your own mental health while working in this practice area

Mentioned Resources: 

Connect with Danielle

12 Jun 2023Want to Be an OT Entrepreneur?00:31:09

Discussion Points:

Mentioned resources: 

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04 Oct 2021Pregnancy, Perspective, and an Emergency Procedure00:59:01

Discussion Points:

  • My emergency surgery experience
  • Planning for having a baby with work and finances
  • Positioning at night for optimal comfort while pregnant
  • Navigating pregnancy/ motherhood while also being an OT practitioner
  • The role of OT in postpartum depression
  • Advice to parents when you don’t have kids of your own

 

Mentioned Resources: 

 

For more information, check out www.ot4lyfe.com. 

10 Sep 2019Preparing for the Challenge - OTA Fieldwork: Part 1 of 401:38:09

EJ, Chantal, and Sarah discuss:

  • Their previous level 2 fieldwork placement
  • Getting experience in many practice areas as an OT student
  • Hardest parts of their first fieldwork placement
  • Challenges with documentation and relating the treatments to the big picture
  • Transitioning from classroom to clinical practice
  • Learning to take chances and not be afraid to make mistakes
  • Preparing for their next Level 2 placements in mental health
  • Having fieldworks back to back
  • Excitement and nerves going into their last placement
  • What they are most excited about and what they are most nervous about
  • Importance of developing an open line of communication with your supervisors
  • The students’ perceived strengths and weakness going into fieldwork
  • Being resourceful when not knowing the answers
  • How to be a good student
  • The importance of asking questions
  • Differences between OTA and OT fieldwork
  • Advocating for yourself as an OTA student
  • Social media resources for OT and OTA students
18 Mar 2019The Ins and Outs of the AOTA Conference00:30:47

Attending conferences is a great way to learn new things and connect with people within the occupational therapy community. And one of the biggest events each year within the United States is the American Occupational Therapy Association conference. This episode details specifics about what the AOTA conference looks like, how to prepare, and tips on how to make for successful conference experience.

What it looks like?

  • Four days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday are full days, Sunday is a half day)
  • Pre-Conference institutes on Wednesday
  • Workshops, Short Courses, Research presentations, Conversations that Matter, Posters, Expo Hall, Alumni receptions
  • Presidential Address, Eleanor Clark Slagle Lecture, First Timer’s orientation, Fitness Events
  • Blood Drive and Book Drive this year

Benefits of going as a practitioner:

  • Continuing education units (up to 24)
  • Exposure to new research/ practice areas
  • Networking/ meeting like minded people
  • Inspiration and motivation

Attending as a student:

  • Some schools offer a conference scholarship
  • Student specific courses and presentations
  • Networking with other students and practitioners
  • Winning a free NBCOT exam

My favorite parts:

  • International Breakfast
  • Opening Ceremony
  • Keynote address
  • Grand Opening of the Expo Hall
  • Tweet Up
  • Meeting new friends and reconnecting with old friends

Tips to Prepare:

  • Business cards
  • Notebook and pen or notepad on phone to write down notes/ contact info for people you meet
  • Water bottle
  • Extra battery & charging cords for phones/ computers
  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Bring a sweater or coat
  • If going with a group, split up for courses and then share notes
  • Connect with people online beforehand
  • Be prepared that you can’t do it all

Other Resources:

If you have questions or comments, hit me up on social media:

14 Dec 2018Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 6 of 6 - Week 13: Reflections on the Experience01:03:41

The student’s first Level 2 fieldwork is over:

  • Feelings during the last couple of weeks
  • Level of growth and now possessing a new prospective
  • Structure of Level 2 fieldworks: back to back or having more schooling in between
  • AOTA Final Evaluation and the Student Evaluation of the Fieldwork Experience
  • Reflections on their perceived strengths and weaknesses from first episode
  • Recognizing their continued challenges and their biggest positive takeaways
  • Balancing self-care with demands of fieldwork
  • Overall feelings throughout their experience
  • Considerations of recording their experience
07 Jan 2019Notes From the OT School House with Jayson Davies and Abby Parana01:41:05

Pediatric occupational therapists work in a variety of settings which present their own challenges and advantages. School Based OT’s have their own distinct perspective on working in pediatrics and working in conjunction with teachers and school administrators to provide the most benefit to their clients. Jayson, Abby, and Sarah discuss a variety of topics relating to school based therapy.

They discuss:

  • Random findings in the laundry
  • Funny stories from the daily life of a pediatric OT
  • Helping kids understand more difficult parts of life
  • The job market for school based OTs across the US
  • The best and worst parts of school based OT
  • Finding and being mentors through your career
  • Advocating for other types of services for clients within the school settings
  • Experiences that led them to their passion in OT
  • Strategies on how to deal with and avoid burnout
  • Why they started their podcast
  • Professional development units by listening to podcasts

Follow Them on:

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otschoolhouse/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/OTSchoolHouse
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OTschoolhouse/

Contact:

  • Abby: Abby@OTSchoolHouse.com
  • Jayson: Jayson@OTSchoolHouse.com

OT School House Podcast:
https://www.otschoolhouse.com/podcast

Guidelines for OT Practices:
https://www.otschoolhouse.com/ot-practice-map

20% off Promo Code for OT School House Professional Development Credits: OT4LYFE

20 Apr 2020Creating Success in Non-Traditional Roles as an Occupational Therapy Assistant with Dave Merlo00:59:43

Dave and Sarah discuss: 

To Connect with Dave: 

01 Jul 2019The Why of OT 4 Lyfe with Sarah Putt00:16:30

Sarah discusses

21 Sep 2020Should You Pursue That Practice Area?00:27:22

Takeaways:

  • Shouldn’t doesn’t mean you can’t. If you’re interested in it, do it
  • Use what your client has and also understand their financial status
  • The importance of having a mentor

Mentioned Resources: 

Join in the Discussion: 

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Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/79

02 Nov 2020Addressing Sexual Health Across the Lifespan00:11:40

Takeaways:

  • Importance of addressing sexual health just as we address mental, physical and emotional health
  • Recognition of the lack of sexual health education within OT education
  • Sexual health needs to be addressed across the lifespan

 

Mentioned Resources:

 

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26 Jun 2023Would You Change Your OT Speciality?00:19:09

Discussion Points:

  • Why I love working in early intervention
  • Other settings I could see myself working in 

Mentioned resources: 

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26 Oct 202010 Lessons From 2 Years of Podcasting00:36:57

Talking Points: 

  1. The only way to get better at something is to research, learn, and practice
  2. The OT community is amazing
  3. People still do not know that OT podcasts exist
  4. Accountability is everything
  5. There’s so much more to podcasting than just talking into a microphone
  6. Being a Lifelong Learner
  7. Each listener takes away something different from each episode
  8. Accessibility of podcasts
  9. I love podcasts and podcasting
  10. Podcasting has changed my lyfe

 

Mentioned Resources: 

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25 Mar 2019Project: Sensory with Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill00:56:11

Sensory processing is a complex entity with lots of intricacies and is often times overlooked and misunderstood. As occupational therapists, it is our job to uncover underlying sensory processing and sensory modulation problems within our clients and then educate and provide tips and strategies to help them learn to integrate the information for success and optimal function within their daily lives. Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC and Jessica Hill, COTA/L come on the show to cover a broad overview of what sensory processing is, what it looks like, and some of their favorite activities to address sensory concerns.

Sarah, Rachel, and Jessica discuss:

  • Common misconceptions of sensory processing
  • What sensory processing and sensory integration is
  • An overview of the sensory systems
  • The fine line between typical sensory functioning and dysfunction
  • How they got into and interested in sensory integration
  • What the Sensory Project is and how it started

Their favorite sensory activities and equipment: The Hammock Swing

Sensory resources for therapists:

Find them:

07 Sep 2020Advice for OT & OTA Students01:07:20

Talking Points:

Mentioned resources: 

Leave me a voicemail: ot4lyfe.com/voicemail

03 Aug 2020Tips and Tricks To Get and Stay Organized00:48:35

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18 Feb 2019Exploring the Country Through Travel Therapy with Emily Ann Becker01:07:43

Travel therapy is a unique practice area that consists of traveling to different parts of the United States in order to provide therapy services to places in need. Usually, rotations last about 13 weeks and then the therapist moves on to another placement. Sometimes there can be a potential to sign on for additional time if the services continue to be needed. Emily Ann Becker, OTR/L, is a travel occupational therapist who is currently licensed in 6 states and works in a variety of different settings, including skilled nursing facilities and home health. She discusses the best and worst parts of working in travel therapy and how flexibility is essential. Throughout our discussion she sheds light on the complexities and opportunities that being a travel therapist provides, as well as her passion for helping to inspire others.

Emily and Sarah discuss:

  • Being licensed in multiple states and the differences in state law.
  • The trials and tribulations of being a travel OT
  • The variety of settings that travel therapy provides
  • The ability to specify the new jobs you are presented
  • The best and worst parts of being a travel therapist
  • How much the placement companies help you with your placements
  • The personality that you need to be a travel therapist
  • The importance of self-care
  • Tips to becoming a travel OT
  • Tax implications of travel OT placements
  • Possibilities of international travel therapy
  • Choosing one word as a focus for the year

Email: ebecker815@gmail.com

Instagram: @emilyann815

22 Mar 2021Embrace Every Opportunity00:17:49

Takeaways:

  • Navigating every experience as a learning opportunity 
  • Sarah’s level 2 fieldwork experiences 
  • Learning throughout her years as a new grad
  • Figuring out this past year as a business owner
  • There is always something to learn even when things don’t go as planned

Mentioned Resources: 

 

Connect with the Show

 

Join in the Discussion: 

15 Mar 2021Level II Fieldwork During a Pandemic01:23:06

Allison, Allie and Sarah discuss: 

  • One word to sum up your experience in level 2 fieldwork as a whole
  • What their placements were supposed to look like and what they ended up being like
  • Thoughts about their safety working with patients in-person during a pandemic
  • Tips to advocate for yourself as a student
  • Tips to prepare for level 2 fieldwork
  • Setbacks and challenges they faced
  • Importance of navigating occupational balance  as a student and practitioner
  • Experience with teletherapy as a student
  • Advice for students currently on or about to embark on the fieldwork journey
  • Insight to share with fieldwork educators from the student perspective

Mentioned Resources:

Connect with Allison

Connect with Allie 

01 Jun 2022The Power of Showing Up00:19:05

Topics discussed: 

  • The opportunity I was honored to be a part of
  • The power of doing and not just saying or telling
  • Always learning
  • How our personal lives can shape our professional lens

Mentioned Resources: 

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05 Nov 2018Limiting Beliefs, Accountability and Masterminds with Leo Valenzuela00:47:14

Ultra-running and endurance hikes test one’s ability to overcome exhaustion, mental blocks, and limiting beliefs. Besides being a favorite occupation of Dr. Leo Valenzuela PT, DPT, they have also taught him many life lessons that he has utilized in order to start his own physical therapy private practice, Los Leones Physical Therapy. Sarah and Leo meet to chat about how they formed a mastermind group in order to accomplish their goals of starting a PT practice and an OT podcast. They discuss the importance of community and how it held them accountable and taught them pivotal skills in pursuing their dreams.

They discuss a range of topics including:

  • Ultra-running and endurance hikes
  • Pushing limits and challenging yourself
  • Starting a private practice
  • Hardest part of getting it off the ground
  • Pushing past boundaries
  • Maintaining consistency
  • Most exciting part of starting his own business
  • Going against the grain
  • Importance of having a community
  • Helping with finances, marketing, website design
  • Motivation from others who are also wanting to start something
  • Our favorite physical therapy podcast and Facebook group
  • The PT Entrepreneur Podcast
  • PT Entrepreneur on Facebook
  • Mastermind groups
  • Being held accountable
  • Changing your life personally and professionally
  • Limiting factors and impostor syndrome
  • Setting goals to be better than the month before
  • Failing forward
  • Advice for others wanting to start their own practices

The PT Entrepreneur Podcast

You can reach out to Leo at Los Leones Physical Therapy: LosLeonesPT@gmail.com

On Instagram: @losleonespt

Or at his site: https://www.losleonespt.com/

18 Jan 2021How To Train a Therapy Dog with Crystal Cabrera00:46:15

Crystal and Sarah discuss: 

  • Why she decided to train her dog to be a therapy dog
  • Difference between therapy dogs, service dogs, and emotional support animals
  • Considerations of incorporating dogs into therapy
  • Steps to train a therapy dog
  • Hardest and best parts of the training program
  • Intersection of occupational therapy and therapy dog training
  • Considerations to be a therapy dog handler
  • Advice for therapists or students who might be interested in training therapy dogs

 

Connect with Crystal

23 Nov 2020Recommended Continuing Education Resources01:02:12

Talking Points:

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09 Nov 2020Recognizing the Importance of Self-Care for OT Practitioners with Nancy01:01:09

Nancy and Sarah discuss: 

  • Her work in a skilled nursing facility
  • Best advice from a resident that she has received
  • Her role as an OT in a skilled nursing facility 
  • Navigating insurance 
  • Changes to her role because of the Covid-19 pandemic
  • The impact of the pandemic on her patients and herself
  • Recognizing the importance of self-care as a healthcare professional 

Connect with Nancy: 

16 Nov 2018Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 3 of 6 - Week 5: Bridging the Gap Between Student and OT Practitioner00:48:24

After 5 weeks of their Level 2 fieldwork, Rachelle and Maya are back to debrief about their experiences so far. They are just about halfway done and being expected to do more and more every week. Their caseloads are increasing and the demands are becoming more challenging as they bridge the gap between student and practitioner. They discuss:

  • Daily and weekly responsibilities
  • Adjusting to the high demands of fieldwork
  • Tough conversations with parents
  • Importance of seeing things in context
  • Interactions with supervisors, students, and other professionals
  • Importance of taking initiative and advocating for yourself
  • Benefits of reaching out to school faculty for guidance during fieldwork
  • Favorite experiences from fieldwork thus far
24 Jun 2019Unlocking the Potential of Occupational Therapy with Sarah Lyon01:02:01

Sarah and Sarah discuss

Contact Her:

Email: sarah@otpotential.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/otpotential
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otpotential/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otpotentialcom/

OT Potential: https://otpotential.com/
OT Potential Podcast: https://otpotential.com/ot-potential-podcast

15 Feb 2021A Look Back on Lyfe01:25:40

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Check out my other projects: 

20 May 2019Uncorking Topics in Occupational Therapy with Miranda Rennie01:10:49

Sarah and Miranda discuss:

  • Her current OT role working in outpatient neuro and also teaching at a local university
  • How she first heard about occupational therapy
  • Transitioning from student to new practitioner
  • Tips for incorporating evidence into practice
  • Advocating for evidenced-based practice
  • Collaborating with others using evidence to advance the profession
  • A fun fact about Parkinson’s medication interactions
  • Starting a PhD program
  • Research as a practice area
  • Surround yourself with people that support and challenge you to pursue your dreams
  •  OT Uncorked
  • OT Potential
  • The Rainbow OT

Twtiter: https://twitter.com/OTuncorked

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

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

Website: OTuncorked.com

Podcast Link: https://feeds.transistor.fm/ot-uncorked

08 Jul 2019Battling The Burnout with Erika del Pozo01:13:00

Sarah and Erika discuss:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joy.energy.time/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyenergytime/

10 Feb 2020Diverse OT: Leadership and Advocacy for Minorities in Healthcare with Michelle DeJesus01:00:34

Michelle and Sarah discuss: 

Contact Michelle:

Instagram: instagram.com/michelled_ot

Website: michelledot.com

15 Jul 2019Creating Confidence and an Occupation-Based Mindset with Alexis Joelle01:18:45

Sarah and Alexis discuss:

  • OT settings within the hospital
  • What is acute care?
  • Planned and unplanned hospital stays
  • Supporting clients in the beginning of their journey
  • Typical length of stay in acute care setting
  • Importance of education within the initial session/ evaluation
  • Similarities of Acute Care and Early Intervention practice areas
  • Getting experience in other practice areas to guide our current practice area
  • Episode with Dr. Michael Roberts- How Deep is Your Love for OT? https://ot4lyfe.com/23/
  • Differences in working with planned and unplanned hospital stay clients
  • Challenges working in acute care setting
  • Ableism
  • Occupation-centered practice within the hospital setting
  • Advice for people that are in a system where occupation-based practice is not at the forefront
  • Being a mentor and life long learner
  • Her consulting company: creatingconfidenceinOTs.club
  • AcuteCare4OT on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173309566418639/

Email: info@alexisjoelle.com

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/8alexisjoelle

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/8alexisjoelle/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/8alexisjoelle

Website: https://www.alexisjoelle.com/

27 Jul 2020The Power of Movement and Social Media00:18:03

Takeaways:

  1. Power of social media
  2. Influence of movement on all the body systems
  3. Why we need to fall
  4. Movement during the pandemic

Mentioned Resources: 

Join in the Discussion: 

Answer the Question of the Month

Chime in your thoughts on the episode

Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/71

12 Nov 2018From Occupational Therapist to Entrepreneur with Cami Culwell00:59:56

Occupational therapy and entrepreneurship have a lot in common. Cami Culwell, MA, OTR/L was having trouble with existing bags during her day to day practice as a treating therapist. Clinitote was born out of a drive to make something that is vital to every practitioner’s life more functional and fashionable. Sarah and Cami cover a lot of topics during their talk including:

  • Their most memorable experiences as OT’s
  • How to deal with the loss of a client
  • Importance of having a mentor
  • The challenges of starting a business
  • Implementing work/life balance
  • Overcoming criticism
  • Advice for an aspiring entrepreneur
  • How being an OT has helped overcome the challenges of being an entrepreneur

You can contact her on:

Facebook: @clinitote

Instagram: @clinitote2017

For a 30% discount on any Clinitote purchase use the promo code: OT4LYFE30

16 Sep 2019From Observation to Taking the Lead - OTA Fieldwork: Part 2 of 400:58:03

EJ, Chantal, and Sarah discuss:

  • How they feel after completing 3 weeks of fieldwork
  • Shifting from observing to leading their own groups
  • Distinguishing OTs unique value in mental health services
  • What to do when your treatment plan backfires?
  • Therapeutic use of self
  • Learning to read the patients
  • Daily and momentary goals
  • How their days are structured
  • Differences in supervision
  • The emotional toll of working in mental health
  • The role of our own biases
  • Changes in responsibilities expected in the next few weeks of fieldwork
  • Advice for students going into fieldwork
15 Jun 2020Thinking Outside the OT Box00:13:06

Takeaways:

  • The rheumatoid arthritis journey
  • Implications of RA symptoms on all areas of life
  • Thinking outside the box

Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/66 

Join in on the discussion

10 May 2021The Occupation of Being Pregnant01:58:44

Miranda and Sarah discuss: 

Connect with Miranda

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08 Feb 2021100 Episodes: The Good, the Bad, and Like Umm Ya Know the Ugly01:40:04

Brock and Sarah discuss:

  • Our biggest podcast mistakes
  • What we have learned throughout this journey
  • The best and hardest parts of starting and continuing to do an OT podcast
  • Changes we have seen with OT podcasts since we started
  • Important components to a podcast
  • What's changed over the years
  • The future of our shows 

Mentioned resources: 

Connect with Brock

Contact the Sarah

30 Nov 2018Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 4 of 6 - Week 6: Halfway Through Fieldwork and Experiencing the Midterm Review01:01:47

It’s Midterm and Rachelle and Maya have completed 6 of their 12 weeks of fieldwork. Sarah reconnects with Rachelle and Maya to discuss details regarding the AOTA midterm evaluation and to get updates in regards to their current fieldwork experience. We’ll hear information about:

  • AOTA midterm evaluation
  • Communication with supervisors
  • Pros and cons of videotaping students during treatment sessions as a learning tool
  • Student’s progress towards becoming an entry-level practitioner
  • Challenge of incorporating occupation-based treatments
  • Documentation challenges and strategies to address them
  • Exposure to non-clinical roles as an occupational therapist
  • Advice for other students as they embark on Level II fieldwork experience
  • Effect of fieldwork experience on Rachelle and Maya’s future aspirations as occupational therapists
08 Oct 2019From OT School to New Grad OT with Jordan McCauley01:24:03

Sarah and Jordan discuss: 

  • Today is a big day, why is that?
  • Experiencing back to back fieldworks
  • When did he find out about OT?
  • How the Level 1 Fieldworks were integrating within his program
  • One thing he wished he knew going into his level 2 fieldworks
  • Realization of balancing life with fieldwork
  • Challenges he faced during his rotations
  • Managing self-care
  • Resources for Level 2 students
  • Importance of community 
  • OT Exam study resources
  • What’s next for him?
  • His capstone project trip to Guatemala

Find more Resources here: https://ot4lyfe.com/resources/

Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanot_/

17 Dec 2018OT Round Table: The Best Parts, The Hardest Parts and What We Wish Others Understood About OT02:13:37

As occupational therapy clinicians, our jobs drastically shape our values and perspective on life. We share a unique outlook and approach to meaningful engagement in all of life’s occupations. Today is the first round table session in which Brock and Erika, a few OTs from different practice areas, come together to discuss topics within the field.

Guest Panelists:

  • Brock Cook, BA OccThy - Lecturer - James Cook University - Mental Health
  • Erika Downs, COTA/L, MSG - Geriatrics

We discuss the following topics:

  • The beach
  • Apps & social media: MySpace, Facebook, Marco Polo
  • Structure of our jobs in per diem, home health, mental health, and academia
  • Hardest parts of current jobs
  • Limitations on our jobs as a therapist imposed from our healthcare systems
  • Dealing with tough cases and death of a client
  • What we wish more people knew about occupational therapy
  • Why people do not know what occupational therapy is
  • Our favorite/ last watched TV show
  • Mental health as a practice area in the United States and Australia
  • Our paths to the field of occupational therapy
  • Importance of gaining exposure in numerous practice areas
  • Best parts of being an occupational therapist
25 May 2020Why You Need to Find Your Passion in OT00:13:06

Sarah discusses:

  • Current dementia statistics according to the World Health Organization as of 2019
  • Why this episode was a tough one for her
  • What she learned about working in dementia care
  • Brock’s episode with Teaming with Dementia with Brooke George
  • Finding your passion within the field of occupational therapy
  • Importance of self care
  • Realization of compassion fatigue

Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/64

Share your takeaways and join in the discussion here: https://ot4lyfe.com/community

24 Oct 2018Voices from the OT Community at the 2018 AOTA Conference00:44:33

Every year, occupational therapy professionals and students come together to celebrate the profession and connect with like-minded individuals at the American Occupational Therapy Association conference. It is always a good time and this year’s conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah,was no different. Join us as we hear from fellow conference goers straight from the halls of the conference and hear about their experience attending this year’s event.

  • Amy- VA pediatric mental health, Virginia
  • Cami Culwell- Clinitote
  • Kat- Winston Salem State University
  • Cynthia- School-based OT Phoenix, AZ
  • Dominic Lloyd-Randolfi- @NewGradOT, New Grad Occupational Therapy
  • David S. McGuire- @davidsmcguire- Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association
  • Dr. Bill Wong- @billwongOT
  • Leah, Bria, Davonte, and Asiya- Florida A&M University
  • Grant Mitchell- Millennial OT, @millennialot
  • Irene Ghattas- @insidemyotbrain
  • Dr. Karen Jacobs- @KarenJacobsOT- Boston University: Sargent College
  • Pat- San Jose State University
  • Rachel- exploring sensory integration materials
  • Rosaleigh, Emily, Cat, and Elyse- University of Alabama Birmingham
  • Serena, Alexandra, and Serena- University of Southern California: Mrs. TH Chan Division of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
  • Lesly - Cincinnati State
08 Apr 2019Helping Autistic Kids Learn, Play and Thrive with Meg Proctor01:00:08

Meg and Sarah discuss:

  • Common misconceptions about autism
  • Looking at the broader picture of autistic children
  • Utilizing the right tools for each individual child
  • Importance of evaluation and re-evaluation
  • Meg’s journey into specializing in autism
  • Finding the right mentor who aligns with your purpose and values
  • Working in early intervention and how that shaped Meg’s current work
  • Common questions from other therapists about autism and play
  • Selecting the right goals for working on play skills with children with autism
  • Identifying play skill goals versus social play goals and when to use them
  • Using simple activities to increase generalization from during therapy to the child’s daily routine
  • Utilizing a balance between using resources within the client’s homes and bringing a therapy bag
  • Use of naturalistic strategies to get them to start imitating
  • Scaffolding up or down to adjust the strategies to teach them skills, especially when they are rigid
  • How to structure your sessions
  • Meg’s company Learn Play Thrive

Contact her:

http://www.learnplaythrive.com

Coupon Code for OT 4 Lyfe Listeners: OT4Lyfe25

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OTandAutism/

Email: meg@learnplaythrive.com

09 Dec 2019Early Intervention with an OT Mom with Danielle Delorenzo01:46:25

Sarah and Danielle discuss:

  • Navigating early intervention assessment as a parent and a therapist
  • A blessing and a curse of being an OT going through this process
  • Roles of being a mom, an OT, getting her doctorate, and now being a therapy mom
  • The importance of having a “village”
  • The defining moment that made her seek out help
  • Developmental trajectories
  • Being the first person as an EI OT to tell parents that something is wrong
  • Caregiver dyad and regulation
  • How having a child in early intervention has impacted her as a therapist
  • Parental guilt
  • Being present in the moment through mindfulness
  • Value of working with the parents and families in early intervention
  • Being an expert means being a life long learner
  • Questions she had from the mom side
  • Dealing with people staring at our kids when we are out in public
  • Using video-taping to facilitate therapy and parental education
  • One piece of advice for therapists?
  • Her blog Mornings with an OT Mom: https://morningswithanotmom.com/
  • Her episode on the OT Schoolhouse Podcast: https://www.otschoolhouse.com/episode38

Email: morningswithanotmom@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mornings.with.an.ot.mom/

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

Website: https://morningswithanotmom.com/

28 Sep 2020Pediatric Therapy From the Parent's Perspective with Effie Parks00:54:32

Effie and Sarah discuss:  

  • The moment she found out about her son’s diagnosis
  • CTNNB1 syndrome
  • How it presents in her son
  • Her experience in early intervention
  • The impact OT has had on her and her son’s life
  • Her advice for OT practitioners working with families 
  • Memorable moments in OT so far
  • Hippotherapy
  • Parents trusting in therapists
  • Reflections on OT from a parent perspective
  • Her podcast
  • Resources

Connect with Effie

04 May 2020Trauma-Sensitive Care for Healthcare Providers with Taelor Millsap01:23:16

Sarah and Taelor discuss: 

 

Get in touch with Taelor

29 Apr 2019Becoming an Occupational Therapist: Starting an OT Program with Rachel Moore01:11:32

Sarah and Rachel discuss:

  • Link to first episode with Rachel: www.ot4lyfe.com/13
  • What her orientation looked like
  • The emotional rollercoaster it was applying to OT schools
  • What it felt like to get the acceptance letter into an OT program?
  • Appreciating when things don’t always go as planned
  • Volunteering not just in OT settings to understand the bigger picture
  • Being a floater in a hospital
  • Hippotherapy with a physical therapist
  • Getting a snapshot of our lives through the podcast
  • Fieldwork Mini Series: https://ot4lyfe.com/4
  • Advice for pre-OT students
  • What Rachel is most excited for about OT school and what she is most nervous about
  • Importance of building and growing your professional community as a student
  • Adjusting to changes in schedule and in life because of being in school
  • Pre-OT Success: https://otgrowth.com/
  • Standing out in you application
  • Moving from an atmosphere of competition during applications to collaboration within a program
  • Rachel turning the table on Sarah and asking her a few questions
  • Embracing the time you have in school
  • Paying attention to your self care while in school
  • How to be confident in asking questions
  • Getting involved in student leadership groups
09 Mar 2020Flourishing as an OT Practitioner Through Personal Experience with Mandy Chamberlain00:58:16

Sarah and Mandy discuss: 

  • Mandy's sister’s accident
  • Her experience finding her role within her family as a sister/daughter and healthcare professional
  • Recognizing the importance of family dynamics in the rehab journey
  • The tension she experienced during rehab between expectations and reality
  • Her role between the doctors, nurses, therapists, etc and her family
  • The pivotal moment with her sister’s OT
  • Navigating her role from a personal and professional standpoint
  • The ripple effect of traumatic accidents and rehabilitation on families
  • Knowing when and how to make appropriate referrals
  • Advice for therapists working with people & their families who have experienced a brain injury
  • Advice for families and caregivers going through an acquired accident
  • Where her sister is now
  • The one thing she wished she knew during the time of the accident and initial rehab journey
  • Traumatic Brain Injury: Unmet Support Needs of Caregivers and Families in Florida: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3866264/
  • Seniors Flourish
  • If you have gone through anything similar, you can email Mandy at: mchamberlain@seniorsflourish.com

Contact Mandy:

Email: mchamberlain@seniorsflourish.com

Website: http://seniorsflourish.com/

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/seniorsflourish

Instagram: https://www.instgram.com/seniorsflourish

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

24 Aug 2020Navigating Life with Cancer-Related Lymphedema with Emilia Dewi01:00:04

Emilia and Sarah discuss:  

  • Why the lymphatic system is important to her
  • Long term effects of lymphedema 
  • Overview of lymphatic system
  • Glymphatic system 
  • Importance of sleep
  • Link between autoimmune system and lymphatic system
  • Dr. Perry Nicholson- Lymph Mojo Body Aquarium 
  • Cancer related lymphedema 
  • Changes due to cancer related lymphedema 
  • Cancer and Trauma
  • Lymphedema and lifestyle
  • Risk reduction practice
  • Change Readiness Theory 
  • Planting the seed
  • Allowing choice after cancer
  • John Barnes Myofascial Release
  • Her favorite manual therapy techniques
  • Kinesio Taping for lymphedema management 
  • Cording 
  • Lipedema 

Connect with Emelia

22 Jun 2020Your Favorite Occupational Therapy Resources00:41:46

Answer the question of the month and be eligible to win some OT 4 Lyfe swag: 

How do you keep your OT brain and materials organized?

Leave a voicemail message: https://ot4lyfe.com/voicemail

Leave a comment in the community: https://ot4lyfe.com/question

29 Mar 2021Your Money Questions Answered00:48:28

Mindy and Sarah discuss:

  • Why do people need to have basic knowledge about money? 
  • Financial independence
  • What to focus on first with your money
  • Alternate sources of income for OT practitioners
  • Investing tips
  • Investing with student loans
  • Advice for paying off student loans
  • Negotiating salary
  • Navigating finances with a business

Mentioned resources: 

Bigger Pockets Money Podcast episodes

Connect with Mindy: 

Connect with the show: 

22 Oct 2018Inspiration, Sensory Integration and Zen with Roxie Fernandez00:53:21

Sometimes life takes twists and turns and might not end up how you expected it to. For Roxie Fernandez, the birth of her second son lead her to find her passion in the profession of occupational therapy. Over the years, Roxie moved from working with adults in a hospital to finding her niche working with children and specializing in sensory integration. Roxie shares her journey through being a student, an early occupational therapy practitioner, and eventually to opening her own private practice. Many topics are discussed, including:

  • Their favorite pieces of equipment to use in a sensory clinic
  • Roxie’s experience as a mother of a child with a disability
  • Transitioning from OT student to practitioner
  • Importance of having a mentor
  • OT as a constant learning process
  • The evolution of Roxie’s career that led her to opening her own practice
  • Zensory’s unique multi-sensory environment and what it offers to children and families
  • Favorite part about OT and the biggest challenges when working with kids with disabilities
  • Advice for practitioners working with parents of children with disabilities
  • Advice for parents of children with special needs
22 Feb 2023Mindfulness in Occupational Therapy01:12:46

Michelle and Sarah discuss: 

  • Michelle’s first experience with mindfulness
  • What is mindfulness? Mediation? Yoga?
  • Benefits of mindfulness
  • Negative implications or misconceptions of mindfulness
  • Mindfulness and Occupational therapy

Mentioned Resources: 

Connect with Michelle

Contact the Show: 

01 Jun 2020It's Not Just Joint Pain: Occupational Therapy's Unique Role in Arthritis Life with Cheryl Crow01:02:06

Cheryl and Sarah discuss: 

Get in touch with Cheryl: 

14 Sep 2020Working in Early Intervention as a New Grad with Amirra Johnson01:13:17

Amirra and Sarah discuss:  

  • What is early intervention?
  • How can families be referred
  • Typical assessments and frequency of evaluations
  • Informed Clinical Opinion
  • Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
  • Team Based Model
  • What a day in early intervention looks like (pre-covid)
  • Coaching Model in EI
  • What about all the driving?
  • The skill of scheduling and autonomy
  • Going bagless
  • Pros and cons of working in EI as a new grad
  • Tips for new grads working (or wanting to work) in EI
  • Resources

Connect with Amirra

21 Oct 2019Sensory Integration and the Transformation From Clinic to Home with Laura Petix01:32:53

Sarah and Laura discuss: 

  • Her favorite weekend occupation 
  • The lack of lunch breaks as a pediatric OT
  • My secret to hot lunches on the go: https://amzn.to/3212ums
  • Laura’s favorite food 
  • Our sensory quirks
  • How she explains sensory processing to parents
  • Facilitating parents to be validated with their feelings
  • The importance of education for the caregivers in order to carry-over techniques at home
  • Bridging the gap between working in the clinic environment and home or school
  • Using the just right challenge for the kids and when providing strategies for the parents
  • How she structures her sensory treatments
  • Following the child’s lead
  • Celebrating the small wins
  • Her path into OT 
  • Her journey with sensory difficulties with her daughter
  • How she navigates being an OT and a mom
  • The impact of being a parent of a child with sensory needs on her practice as an OT
  • Advice for therapists
  • What is the meaning behind the name The OT Butterfly?
  • Teachers Pay Teachers- The OT Butterfly: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Ot-Butterfly
  • Classroom Sensory Strategies Guidebook: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Sensory-Strategies-Editable-Guidebook-for-Teachers-4704627

Instagram: https://instagram.com/theotbutterfly

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

Website: https://www.theotbutterfly.com

07 May 2019Being Well and Finding Balance in Life with Brynne Terry01:14:12

Sarah and Brynne discuss:

  • Her current role as a OTD student
  • Stressful time periods for students and practitioners
  • How to define wellness
  • How stress impacts a person’s life
  • Implementing strategies before getting stressed to maximize effectiveness
  • Engaging in occupations to alleviate stress i.e. painting with watercolors, walks, being in nature
  • Picking one thing to focus on, rather than a bunch of different tasks that add to your to-do list
  • Keystone habits
  • Strategies to manage stress
  • Mindful meditation
  • Finding pockets to implement strategies
  • “You can do anything, but not everything”
  • The power of saying no
  • Removing sorry for your vocabulary and asserting your communication
  • Tips for staying organized
  • Time Tracker: https://www.bewellbalance.com/timemanagement
  • How the time of day impacts productivity/ motivation
  • Prioritizing yourself

Contact Brynne:

Email: brynne.terry@gmail.com

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

Website: https://www.bewellbalance.com/

06 Apr 2020Learning How To Money with Joel Larsgaard01:14:18

Joel and Sarah discuss: 

Get in touch with Joel:

23 Sep 2019Midterm Evaluations and the Final Weeks of Placement - OTA Fieldwork: Part 3 of 401:02:53

Chantal, EJ, and Sarah discuss:

  • Their current feelings heading into the last 2 weeks of fieldwork
  • Feelings about midterm scoring
  • What going through the midterm looked like
  • Importance of self reflection during fieldwork
  • What their day-to-day looks like in fieldwork
  • The importance of having other students with you on fieldwork
  • Practice supervision for OT and OTA students
  • Reflections on expectations and managing the role of the student
  • Becoming your own therapist and not just an imitation of your supervisor
  • The last two weeks of fieldwork and beyond
  • Finding a job as a new grad
22 Apr 2019Finding Your Community: 2019 AOTA Recap00:16:33

Sarah shares:

  • Arriving and checking in early to avoid lines

  • Attending the SIS Networking Reception

  • Developmental Disabilities, Academic Education, Children & Youth, Productive Aging, Home & Community Health, Mental - Health, Rehabilitation & Disability, Sensory Integration & Processing, Work & Industry

  • For more information about SIS: https://www.aota.org/Practice/Manage/SIS.aspx

  • Making plans, but not sticking to them

  • Making the most out of your time at conference

  • Attending the International Breakfast and other World Federation of OT events

The Keynote Address and Opening Ceremony

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiEHc2yJUss&feature=youtu.be

Tweet Up

  • @OTBrianNY
  • @davidsmcguire
  • @BillWongOT
  • @TheOTtoolbox: https://www.theottoolbox.com/
  • @MissJamieOT: https://www.missjaimeot.com/
  • @AlondraLaOT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcga78K3rcZ4EK9ja-28lw

IG Meet Up

  • @taelormadeot: https://taelor-madeot.com/
  • @shannenarie_ot: https://shannenmarieot.com/
  • @therainbowot
  • @clinitote: https://clinitote.com/
  • @otreference
  • @allisontheotstudent: https://allisontheotstudent.home.blog/
  • @mermaidsandot
  • @carolineb_ot: https://barefootblogger59947443.wordpress.com/
  • @ae_the_ot
  • @jordanot_
  • @occupational.tiffany
  • @joy.energy.time: https://www.joyenergytime.com/
  • @lgthefitot: https://www.laurenpgrabowski.com/

Meeting other OT Podcasters

  • Mandy Chamberlain: https://seniorsflourish.com/
  • Dr. Michael Roberts: http://iloveotpodcast.libsyn.com/
  • OT After Dark: https://otafterdark.com/
  • Ericka Del Pozzo: https://www.joyenergytime.com/podcast/
  • OT Uncorked: http://otuncorked.com/

Meeting up past podcast guests

  • Ijeoma Ikepeze: Episode 20: https://ot4lyfe.com/20
  • Brandon Seigel- Episode 26: https://ot4lyfe.com/26
  • Cami Culwell- Episode 7: https://ot4lyfe.com/7

Expo hall

  • More Cow Belt: http://www.morecowbelt.com/
  • Seeing Previous students
  • Meeting up with you the listener

Investing in yourself

Mark your calendar for next year March 26-29, 2020

05 Aug 2019Transitions and Reflections of a Millennial OT with Grant Mitchell01:11:16

Sarah and Grant discuss:

Email: MillennialOT@gmail.com

Twitter: Twitter.com/millennialOT

Instagram: Instagram.com/millennialOT

Facebook: Facebook.com/MillennialOT

Youtube: Youtube.com/MillennialOT

23 Aug 2023What I Would Tell My Fieldwork Student Who Just Finished00:27:46

Discussion Points:

  • Be you
  • Adovcate
  • Never stop learning
  • Build your community
  • Live the lyfe you want to be living

 

Connect with the show: 

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11 Jan 2021Talking About Mental Health00:15:07

Takeaways:

  • The value of therapeutic use of self
  • Talking more about mental health to break the stigma
  • Importance of mental health

Mentioned Resources: 

Join in the Discussion: 

20 Jul 2020Can Movement Change the World with Kim Lowack00:56:38

Kim and Sarah discuss:  

  • Influence of movement across the lifespan
  • Effects of movement disruptions
  • Overview of vestibular system
  • Development of the nervous system
  • Why crawling is so important
  • Making it fun is all that matters
  • Focusing on the underlying reflexes to address higher level skills
  • The under appreciated system
  • Identifying the issue and then taking a step back
  • Importance of movement for geriatric population
  • Dr. Harold Blomberg Rhythmic Movements

Connect with Kim:

15 Feb 20234 Ways Podcasting Made Me a Better Practitioner00:21:15

Discussion Points:

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02 Nov 2018Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 1 of 6 - Week 0: Excitement and Trepidation as Fieldwork Begins00:39:33

For occupational therapy students, going on a fieldwork rotation is exciting and also a little nerve-wracking. It is the time that they finally get the chance to integrate the information that they learned in the classroom and apply it directly into practice. We had the opportunity to chat with two Masters level students, Rachelle and Maya, who are about to embark on their first Level II fieldwork experience. This episode will be the first of 6 as we follow along with them over their 12 week rotation. Sarah and the students will delve into the following topics:

  • Transitioning from the classroom into a practice setting
  • Students’ strengths and weaknesses going into their first Level II
  • Students’ feelings and emotions before beginning fieldwork
  • Current level of preparation and methods to further prepare before starting fieldwork
  • Working with clients and caregivers in various settings
  • Importance of self-care throughout fieldwork
  • Models of student supervision
  • Advice to students from a supervisor’s point of view
  • Meaning of occupational therapy to students
10 Aug 2020Making Shoes For All Abilities with Joseph DiFrancisco01:02:53

Joseph and Sarah discuss: 

  • The why behind starting Friendly Shoes
  • Safety and aesthetics of adaptive shoes
  • The deeper meaning behind shoes
  • Sneakerheads
  • Why you can’t just go bigger to fit AFOs in shows
  • The OT brain in shoe development
  • Importance of making mistakes
  • Taking the first step to starting a business
  • Why Friendly?
  • Bringing occupational therapy to the forefront
  • Coupon Code for 25% off Friendly Shoes for Lyfers: OTRULES

Connect with Joseph:

14 Dec 2020The Other Half of Occupational Therapy01:10:42

The Other halves discuss: 

  • Their definition of occupational therapy
  • How they learned about OT
  • Things they’ve learned from having an OT spouse 
  • Applying an OT perspective to their jobs
  • If they ever get sick of hearing their spouse talk about OT?
  • The best and worst parts of the field of occupational therapy
  • Social media and the profession  
  • How to promote the profession better
  • One word to describe OT 

Mentioned Resources: 

Connect with Mark & Laura

Connect with Sean & Miranda

Connect with Chris & Danielle

Connect with Ray & Sarah

28 Dec 2020OT Gift Ideas00:45:16

Talking Points:

Mentioned resources: 

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29 Apr 2022Limb Differences and Occupational Therapy with Audrey Spikes01:00:58

Audrey and Sarah discuss: 

  • Pivotal moment in your lyfe in regards to your limb differences
  • Importance of language
  • Types of limb differences
  • Congenital versus acquired limb differences
  • Her experience going from patient to practitioner
  • Mental health implications for people with limb differences
  • Advocating for herself and others
  • Disclosing your disability on job applications
  • Parenting kids with limb differences
  • Occupational therapy’s role in working with people with limb differences

Mentioned Resources:

Connect with Audrey

Connect with the show: 

25 Nov 2019A Year in the Lyfe00:48:39

Mentioned episodes: 

If you have any reflections, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. You can find me at my 

Email at sarah@ot4lyfe.com

Instagram: @ot.4.lyfe: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/

Twitter: @ot4lyfe: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe

Facebook: ot4lyfe: https://www.facebook.com/ot4lyfe

Youtube: ot4lyfe: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFF2ukMIUASrAJWi0xd4ug

13 Jul 2020Bad For Practice Assumptions Are00:10:59

Takeaways:

  1. Fundamentals transcend practice areas
  2. Assumptions can be bad for practice
  3. Going beyond occupation

Mentioned Resources: 

Join in the Discussion: 

Answer the Question of the Month

Chime in your thoughts on the episode

Catch the full episode: 

https://ot4lyfe.com/69

09 Nov 2018Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 2 of 6 - Week 2: Moving from Observation to Hands-On Practice00:43:13

Maya and Rachelle return to the podcast with two of their twelve weeks of fieldwork completed. We touch base with them to see how everything is going, shed some light on what the beginning of fieldwork could look like, and discuss strategies for making the jump from observation to hands on practice. The following topics are covered:

  • Current successes and challenges in fieldwork
  • Managing difficult behaviors in pediatrics
  • Supervisory experience
  • A typical day as a Level II student
  • Time commitments and management during and outside of fieldwork
  • Exposure to notes and documentation
  • Transitioning from observing to leading sessions
  • Reviewing client population and ages
  • Work/ life balance
11 Nov 2019Living Life One Day at a Time with TaeJun Lee01:17:26

Sarah and TJ discuss: 

  • His interest in obstacle course racing
  • 9/13/2003- The day of his accident
  • What his life looked like before
  • The extend of his injuries from the accident and then once in the hospital
  • The perspective of going through inpatient care
  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center: http://dhs.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dhs/rancho
  • Coping with medical professionals, his family, and friends thinking that he might also have a brain injury
  • Getting better one day at a time
  • Why he preferred to go to physical therapy over occupational therapy
  • Progression of his recovery, sensation, and movement
  • His willingness to work and fail in order to make progress in therapy
  • Spent about 5 months with little to no movement 
  • Overcoming the trauma and the injury 
  • Transitioning to going home
  • Continuing his therapy and rehabilitation on his own
  • His path into becoming a COTA/L
  • How his accident and personal experience with therapy has influenced him as a therapist
  • Finding a job with a disability
  • Recognizing his physical limitations and using other ways to manage his treatment sessions
  • His progression of interests in fall prevention, pain, kinesiotaping, movement, soft tissue, technology and apps, assistive technology, ergonomics of video gamers
  • Importance of collaboration
  • His healthcare collective 
  • His blog- One Day at a Time 365: http://www.onedayatatime365.org/

Connect with TJ:

Email: taejun.lee@gmail.com

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

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

Twitch: Twitch.tv/jeetsu

23 Mar 2020Thoughts on COVID-19 with Sarah Putt00:38:55

Sarah discusses:

  • The beginning of when I first started to hear about COVID-19
  • Stories from from friends who live in Venice
  • Cancellation of conferences (i.e: AOTA)
  • The moment that I realized COVID-19 was a big deal
  • Cancellation of fieldwork, students, and volunteers
  • Weighing the risks and the unknowns
  • Navigating the changes with my family
  • Disruption of our typical roles and routines
  • Having important conversations while not alarming others
  • Being on the same page with my family
  • Reflections of the changes from a business perspective
  • Keeping myself, my employee, and our clients and their families safe
  • Isolation and early intervention
  • Challenges and Benefits of Teletherapy
  • Mindset during this uncertain time
  • Importance of routines and structure for mental and physical health
  • We are are doing our part
  • Announcing “The OT Roundtable” podcast: http://theotroundtable.com/
  • Resources: https://ot4lyfe.com/best-of-occupational-therapy-03-18-2020/
12 Oct 2020Your Favorite Creative Treatment Ideas01:04:04

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25 Jan 2021The Power of Incorporating Animals into Therapy00:21:30

Takeaways:

  • Not all service and therapy animals are the same
  • Recognizing how and when or when not to utilize animals in therapy 
  • The power of incorporating animals into therapy 

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08 Nov 202112 Lessons From 12 Years as an Occupational Therapist00:28:46

Discussion Points: 

  • What I wished I would have known when I was an OT student
  • Lessons learned from the field
  • International volunteer experiences
  • Overcoming challenges

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07 Dec 2020The Student Mindset During a Pandemic00:14:45

Takeaways:

  • Shift the mindset
  • Cultivating good self-care habits while in school
  • My tip for current OT/OTA students

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22 Feb 2021Shifting the Mindset From Clinician to CEO01:02:00

Trish and Sarah discuss: 

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21 Jan 2019Leading From Where You Are with Ijeoma Ikpeze00:46:11

Ijeoma (EJ) Ikpeze OTA/S is a OTA student at Erie Community College who recently finished her school work and is about to embark on her first Level II fieldwork. She has a passion for leadership and profound interest in promoting the profession of occupational therapy. EJ is currently the only student and only OTA representative in the AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program. Sarah and EJ discuss her experiences, including:

  • OTA school workload and her interests for fieldwork
  • Learning and getting comfortable with practicing in early intervention
  • Getting exposure to a variety of practice settings
  • Going back to get an Associates Degree after getting a Bachelor’s degree
  • Being accepted into the AOTA Emerging Leadership Development Program
  • Going to “Hill Day” at the Capitol Hill in Washington DC to lobby for OT
  • What defines a leader and being a leader as an OT
  • Getting involved state legislature to make a difference

More info about the AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program:
https://www.aota.org/Education-Careers/Advance-Career/ELDP.aspx

Contact her at: ijeomaikpeze@gmail.com

15 May 2020Mentorship and Little t Trauma: Takeaways from Episode 6200:10:57

Sarah discusses:

  • Importance of mentorship 
  • Small t traumas can be just as impactful 
  • Medical conditions, diagnoses, conditions, and injuries can be trauma
  • “Connection before correction”

Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/62

To share your takeaways from the episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/community/

26 Feb 2019The Power of Play in Clinic Based Therapy with Francesca Avalli01:19:19

We all discover occupational therapy through different ways and it is always fascinating to hear how each therapist is first introduced into this wonderful profession. Our guest today is the whole reason that our host Sarah became an occupational therapist in the first place after meeting her while she worked at a local preschool. Francesca Avalli, MS, OTR/L has a wealth of knowledge from her years working in pediatrics, both in the school and clinic setting, and has a passion for the profession of occupational therapy that is undeniable. She runs her own pediatric clinic in Los Angeles, California and created an awesome product called Handee Band to facilitate her client’s strength and growth.

Francesca and Sarah discuss:

  • Francesca’s current OT life
  • How her professional life has shifted since having a child
  • Working in the clinic setting
  • Starting a pediatric private practice
  • Her goal of mentoring and teaching newer occupational therapists
  • How Sarah and Francesca met
  • How Francesca inspired Sarah to become an occupational therapist
  • The difference between working for yourself and working for a company
  • The power of saying no and realizing boundaries as a therapist
  • Playing within the clinic setting
  • Her favorite treatment strategies and pieces of equipment
  • Teaching confidence to kids
  • Multiple uses of lycra within the clinic setting
  • Her most memorable moment as an OT
  • Managing client/parent relationships
  • How and why she created Handee Band
  • Who Handee Band can be used with

Find Handee Bands here: Handee Bands

Email: ot@therapyworksla.com

http://www.handeeband.com

Twitter: https://Twitter.com/handeeband

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

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

07 Dec 2018Level 2 Fieldwork Mini Series - Part 5 of 6 - Week 9: Struggling to Balance Fieldwork with Life00:50:02

It’s week 9 of Level II fieldwork and Rachelle and Maya are here to discuss their current state’s as they head into the last few weeks of their clinical rotation:

  • Current expectations at the end of their fieldwork
  • How to handle schedule changes
  • Strategies for documentation and report writing
  • The benefits of having a support system outside of OT
  • Work-life balance
  • Importance of working with the family in pediatrics

Coping strategies for dealing with the mental, physical, and emotional stress of fieldwork.

14 Jan 2019Happiness Through Movement, Education and Volunteering with Elizabeth DeBlasi01:14:45

Elizabeth DeBlasi, MS, OTR/L is a professor at Long Island University who woke up one night with a passion for international volunteer work. Within two weeks she was on a plane to Cape Town, South Africa to learn more about Therapists Without Borders. She and Sarah discuss their passions for pediatric therapy and how much they value sharing their knowledge around the world. They discuss:

  • How many hats OTs seem to wear on a regular basis
  • Getting to Cape Town with 2 weeks notice for WFOT
  • Finding your calling in OT and combining your passions
  • Empowering parents to make the primary difference in their child’s life
  • Passion for teaching and training students
  • Getting inspiration in the middle of the night
  • Balancing work with passions outside of work
  • Using yoga with sensory stimulation for young children
  • What happens at a Silence Retreat
  • Volunteer work within traveling, positive and negative experiences
  • Advocating for yourself and skills when volunteering
  • What makes Therapists Without Borders a great organization
  • How volunteering affects both the therapist and the client

Contact Elizabeth:
Instagram: @the.ot.movement

Find out more about Therapists Without Borders: http://twbinc.org

04 Feb 2019Crafting Your Life for Success with Intention and Purpose with Andy Nielsen from OT Growth01:41:24

Andy Nielsen, OTS is an business innovator having founded products like the patented 8Scape folder and a Facebook advertising company called Big Ocean Commerce. He currently attends A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona and is completing his masters in occupational therapy. Integrating his background in business and his holistic approach to healthcare, Andy started OT Growth, a website aimed at helping pre-OT students, current OT students, and OT practitioners succeed within the career. He is a family man who strives to lead a balanced life serving others and contributing to society in meaningful ways.

Sarah and Andy discuss:

  • Andrew’s early life as an entrepreneur
  • “Just Start” cause there is always more to learn
  • The book “The Power of Starting Something Stupid” by Richie Norton
  • Using OT’s creative skills to develop life changing ideas
  • Finding your calling in your life
  • Taking risks to find what keeps you engaged
  • Changing your mindset to handle failures
  • Setting up your life to prioritize your time
  • Considering the worst case scenario
  • Pushing through adversity to get to your goals
  • Setting yourself apart for your applications
  • The importance of advocating for OT

He graciously created a list of resources just for the OT 4 Lyfe Tribe, which can be found here: https://otgrowth.com/ot4lyfe

Link to the Design Your Freedom video

Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyknielsen

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andy.nielsen.355

31 Aug 2020Being a Lifelong Learner00:12:37

Takeaways:

  • The importance of networking and always learning
  • Paying attention to moving and your lymph system
  • Knowing our role as therapy practitioners

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Catch the full episode: 

https://ot4lyfe.com/76

04 Mar 2019The Business Side of Occupational Therapy with Brandon Seigel01:14:19

Understanding the business side of occupational therapy is pivotal for any therapist and practice owner to know. In order to be successful within our profession, we must be aware of the state of healthcare and be solid within our purpose as a clinician. Our guest today, Brandon Seigel, is a private practice business consultant and executive director of Wellness Works Management Partners with years of experience helping practitioners start, run, and advance their practices to the next level.

Brandon recently published a book called The Private Practice Survival Guide, outlining highly useful information for therapists and practice owners alike. He presents all over the country at local and state conferences and has an online course and private practice podcast launching soon. His goal is to help therapists in creating a business model that ultimately helps them excel both on a business side and on a clinical side.

Brandon and Sarah discuss:

  • Brandon’s current professional life
  • Wellness Work Management Partners- Consulting Firm
  • Works with private practices all over the country and internationally (OT, PT, SLP & physician)
  • Consultation services and management services
  • Executive Director at Every Child Achieves in Southern California
  • Speaking all over the country, including 3 courses at American Occupational Therapy Association
  • New book just released called The Private Practice Survival Guide
  • Creating a new private practice podcast
  • Importance of prioritization
  • Why he does what he does
  • His start business and then how occupational therapy came into play
  • Struggles in school as a child and how that played a role in his desire to help others
  • Going to community college, then the University of Southern California, and graduating from California State University Northridge
  • Starting the workforce after college with entrepreneurs and managing other companies and multimillion dollar projects
  • His company was moving to a different state as he was marrying an occupational therapist whose mother had a successful therapy practice which needed some business support
  • Revolutionized that company and then branched out to start his own consulting company
  • Always felt a calling to purpose
  • His willingness to help his clients at any time and any day
  • How Brandon and Sarah met
  • Power of clinical integrity
  • Our current state of healthcare
  • The most asked question that he gets from private practice owners
  • Recognizing a therapist’s cost to a company
  • Shifting the employee mindset
  • Knowing the responsibilities of the employer and of the employees
  • Tips for therapists to stand out when being considered for a job
  • Resume building strategies
  • Importance of writing a cover letter and quickly responding to any correspondence for a job that you apply for
  • Self-awareness and his biggest perceived weakness is something that is not self-aware
  • Be specific in your skills and attributes
  • Discussing financials upfront
  • How to cut ties with an employee?
  • Upcoming online course coming in 2019

Find his book here: The Private Practice Survival Guide

Contact Him:

Email: brandon@wellnessworksmp.com

Web: http://www.wellnessworksmp.com

Twitter: @wellnessworksmp

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

23 Dec 2019Bunnies and Ducks and Llamas, Oh My! with Mona Sams00:46:56

Sarah and Mona discuss: 

  • How she incorporates llamas into her OT sessions
  • What other animals she has at her practice
  • Why llamas are effective in therapy
  • LlamaFest: http://ctcroanoke.org/news/
  • How animals facilitate verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Introducing clients to animals when they are afraid of them
  • The importance of skilled therapy when using animals
  • Link to her research article: http://ot4lyfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/llamaOT.pdf
  • How she got interested in using llamas in therapy
  • Using llama hair for crafts
  • How she structures her sessions
  • Other considerations for using animals in therapy
  • The interconnectedness of all animals

Website: http://www.ctcroanoke.org/

Email: creativetherapycare@gmail.com

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

21 Dec 2020How To Better Define and Promote the Profession00:15:37

Takeaways:

  • Definition of occupational therapy
  • How to better promote the profession

Mentioned Resources: 

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Answer the Question of the Month

Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/93

01 Feb 2021Reflections from the OT Community00:58:45

Discussion Points:

  • Question of the Month- What are your reflections from the year 2020? What did you learn? What obstacles did you overcome or are working to overcome?
  • My reflections
  • Lyfer of the Month
  • Next question of the month: 
    • What questions do you have about money in occupational therapy? 
    • Call in with your questions and I will answer them, maybe with the help of some of my money expert friends
    • Answer here: ot4lyfe.com/questionofthemonth

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