Occupied

Occupied

A creative project exploring all things Occupation, Occupational Science, and Occupational Therapy

Episodes

177 – A New Clinical Reasoning Model with Dr Craig Greber

July 16, 2025 • 90 mins
Craig shares insights into the origins of this innovative approach, how it can enhance occupational therapy practice, and why clinical reasoning remains critical to the profession.
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176 – Reflections from the 2025 Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference

July 9, 2025 • 79 mins
Brock and Jess chat and explore her firsthand experiences attending the 2025 Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference.
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175 – Academia Highs and Lows

June 22, 2025 • 57 mins
They discuss the genuine highs, the unexpected lows, and share personal insights about navigating life as educators, researchers, and clinicians.
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174 – Recovery-Oriented Practice in Mental Health with Martin Staines

June 8, 2025 • 18 mins
Dr Jessica Levick speaks with Martin Staines, an Advanced Occupational Therapist with a deep commitment to recovery-oriented practice in mental health.
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173 – OT Australia’s Chief Occupational Therapist Michelle Oliver

May 23, 2025 • 59 mins
In this episode of Occupied, I sit down with Michelle Oliver, Australia’s first-ever Chief Occupational Therapist, for an inspiring and insightful conversation about her journey, her vision for the profession, and the evolving landscape of occupational therapy in Australia. We dive into: Michelle’s personal career path—from clinical practice to national leadership What the role of Chief Occupational Therapist entails and ...
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172 – Navigating Complex Clinical Environments with Dr Theo Theodoros

May 18, 2025 • 23 mins
Dr Jessica Levick speaks with consultant psychiatrist Dr Theo Theodoros to explore the realities of working in challenging, complex and high-pressure healthcare environments.
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2 Fast 2 Curious: Occupied Reloaded

May 12, 2025 • 5 mins
Welcome back to the Occupied Podcast! After a significant hiatus, we're rebooting with fresh perspectives, exciting content, and most importantly, a brand-new co-host—Jessica Levick. In this special reboot episode:Meet Jessica Levick: Get to know Jessica, her professional background in Occupational Therapy, and her vision for the future of Occupied.What's Changing: Brock and Jessica discuss why the podcast took a break, what's b...
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170 – Digital Identity Influencers and Mental Health ft Dr Jessica Levick

November 20, 2024 • 84 mins
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Jessica Levick to explore the intersection of identity, social media, and the commercialisation of mental health. Together, we unpack the growing influence of social media personalities on mental health narratives, discussing both the opportunities and the challenges this creates for individuals seeking support. We delve into how this trend impacts perceptions of identity and mental well-being an...
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169 – EquipMeOT ft Lindsay DeLong

March 4, 2024 • 80 mins
In this inspiring episode of Occupied, I sit down with the multi-talented Lindsay DeLong, an occupational therapist and online content creator known for her innovative videos on assistive technologies. Lindsay shares her journey of merging her passion for occupational therapy with her creative flair, offering listeners a unique perspective on how assistive technologies can enhance lives. She delves into the challenges and rewar...
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168 – Critical Thinking 101

February 16, 2024 • 31 mins
In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the fascinating topic of Critical Thinking and its significance in our daily lives. We aim to unravel the mysteries of this crucial skill set, often overlooked yet essential for personal growth and informed decision-making. We'll discuss practical strategies for nurturing a critical mindset, share insights from experts in the field, and provide listeners with actionable tips to ap...
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167 – How to improve your Interviewing

February 4, 2024 • 18 mins
Today’s episode is all about mastering interviews, whether you're sitting in the hot seat or the one steering the conversation. We’re unpacking everything from breaking down interview myths to post-interview protocols in a way that's easy to digest and even easier to put into action. First off, we're tackling what really happens in an interview, shining a light on the realities versus the common myths. Making a stellar first imp...
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166 – Call out your Whiteness ft Helen Harrington and Marielle Turner

December 12, 2023 • 76 mins
I'm joined by Helen Harrington and Marielle Turner and we embark on a journey of self-reflection and understanding. We delve into the concept of white privilege, and its impact on healthcare today.
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165 – Celebrate the Little Wins

September 14, 2023 • 7 mins
Never in my wildest dreams did I see us getting here. Last night we clocked over….half a million downloads!! That’s right…500,000 🫣
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164 – OTAus2023 Reflections

July 21, 2023 • 44 mins
1 Month on from the OT Australia National Conference in Cairns and these are some reflections from the event! Look after yourself, look after others, and always keep Occupied Brock@brockcookOTbrock.cook@me.com
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163 – Do we all need to be Occupational Scientists?

July 19, 2023 • 16 mins
Was listening to OT & Chill recently and something from this episode triggered my brain into thought!
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162 – Trauma Informed Occupational Therapy ft Marie Bell

July 14, 2023 • 50 mins
I explore my friend, Marie's, journey into working with kids with trauma and some of the considerations that need to be made by clinicians when working in this kind of area.  Look after yourself, look after others, and always keep Occupied Brock@brockcookOTbrock.cook@me.com
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161 – ALL ABOUT OCCUPATION ft Assoc Prof Genevieve Pepin

July 4, 2023 • 54 mins
The main aim of this presentation is to share the evolution of the role of occupational therapists in the field of eating disorders.
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160 – Catching Up with Ms OT Flourish ft Mandy Chamberlain

June 28, 2023 • 82 mins
If you're on social media and don't know Mandy then are you really on social media? Mandy is not only a beautiful person but has been in the online space helping therapists and students grow and learn into the profession.
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159 – The Independence Myth

June 17, 2023 • 20 mins
What does being Independent mean? why does it always seem to be an OT's goal for their clients? Is it even possible? A long time bug bear that I decided to have a deeper look into. Part of this ep looks at info from the included article. 
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158 – ALL ABOUT OCCUPATION ft Karina Sanson-Fisher

June 7, 2023 • 40 mins
Karina Sanson-Fisher Occupational therapist in Mulubinba (Newcastle), Australia Instagram @doing.therapy Session title Doing Drugs: Occupational therapy and alcohol and other drugs Session details This session explores an occupational therapy role working with people who use alcohol and other drugs, and provides my own experiences of finding and maintaining occupationally focussed practice in this space. For more and ho...
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