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OT 4 Lyfe looks to connect and inspire occupational therapy practitioners of all kinds. Join us as we go in depth to explore the research, issues, and people that influence the lives of OT students, practitioners, and their clients. Because for us, occupational therapy is more than just a job.... Show More

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The OTpreneur Journey

March 1, 2021 • 29 min

Discussion Points:

Finding your why in OT entrepreneurship

Barriers and hurdles faced when starting a company

The most important thing every OT entrepreneur needs to have

Mentioned Resources:

Spotlight Interview with Sarah Putt: Transcending Your Comfort Zone as a Private Practice Entrepreneur

Mistakes and Mindset in Entrepreneurship

Minding Our OT Business with Laura Park Figueroa

The Business Side of Occupational Therapy with Brandon ...

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Shifting the Mindset From Clinician to CEO

February 22, 2021 • 62 min

Trish and Sarah discuss:

Do OT practitioners need to go to business school to become a successful entrepreneur?

The why behind starting her business

What she knew about business before she started and how she learned along the way

Going from working in your business versus on your business

Becoming a CEO

How she went from running a private practice to coaching other OT entrepreneurs

The hardest thing for OT entrepreneurs to overcome

Ownin...

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A Look Back on Lyfe

February 15, 2021 • 85 min

Mentioned Episodes:

Episode 50: A Year in the Lyfe

Episode 100: The Good, the Bad, and Like Umm Ya Know th Ugly

Working in a Behavioral Inpatient Mental Health Unit with Danielle Miles

Navigating Life with Cancer-Related Lymphadema with Emilia Dewi

Flourishing as an OT Practitioner Through Personal Experience with Mandy Chamberlain

Trauma Sensitive Care for Healthcare Practitioners with Taelor Millsap

The Impact of OT in the Prison Sett...

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100 Episodes: The Good, the Bad, and Like Umm Ya Know the Ugly

February 8, 2021 • 100 min

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:

Unpacking Colonized Thinking

Dev (they/them) and Brock (he/him) Deep Dive into Gender, Identity and St...

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Reflections from the OT Community

February 1, 2021 • 58 min

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?

Dr. Sakshi Tickoo @sex.love.andot

Brock Cook @occupiedpodcast

Alexis Joelle @8alexisjoelle

Anna @beyondcovid

Nancy @lovelyy_ot

My reflections

Lyfer of the Month

Next question of the month:

What questions do you have about money in occupational therapy?

Cal...

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The Power of Incorporating Animals into Therapy

January 25, 2021 • 21 min

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

Mentioned Resources:

Bunnies and Ducks and Llamas, Oh My!

Incorporating Dogs into Animal Assisted Therapy

Temple Grandin Books

Americans With Disabilities Act and American Kennel Club resources

Join in the Discussion:

Answer the Question of the Month

Catch the full...

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How To Train a Therapy Dog with Crystal Cabrera

January 18, 2021 • 46 min

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 interes...

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Talking About Mental Health

January 11, 2021 • 15 min

Takeaways:

The value of therapeutic use of self

Talking more about mental health to break the stigma

Importance of mental health

Mentioned Resources:

Recognizing the Importance of Self Care for OT Practitioners with Nancy

It’s Okay to Take a Break

Danielle Delorenzo Talks Infant Mental Health

Occupied Podcast Episodes

This Is Me- Patches of OT

Mental Health BOOT Post

Strong Minds Club

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Answer the Question of the Mont...

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Working in a Behavioral Inpatient Mental Health Unit with Danielle Miles

January 4, 2021 • 49 min

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 ...

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OT Gift Ideas

December 28, 2020 • 45 min

Talking Points:

Question of the Month- What are your favorite OT related gift ideas

Allie Watkins @patchesofot ~ Unicorn OT mug

Olivia Cheng @ot_liv ~ @learn_pal

Lauren Burns @burns_lauren_ot ~ pulse oximeter, Shannen Marie OT, Becoming OT, OT 4 Lyfe

Shannon @motivatemindsot ~ Calm and Headspace apps, Aroma Therapy, Doterra

Emilia Dewi @the_lymph_therapist ~ Rock Tape

Candie Cintron @spunky_sightseer ~ Diaphra...

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How To Better Define and Promote the Profession

December 21, 2020 • 15 min

Takeaways:

Definition of occupational therapy

How to better promote the profession

Mentioned Resources:

Bringin’ Occupation Back

Thoughts on How OT’s Can Talk About OT

Join in the Discussion:

Answer the Question of the Month

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

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The Other Half of Occupational Therapy

December 14, 2020 • 70 min

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:

Danielle’s previous e...

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The Student Mindset During a Pandemic

December 7, 2020 • 14 min

Takeaways:

Shift the mindset

Cultivating good self-care habits while in school

My tip for current OT/OTA students

Mentioned Resources:

Advice for OT & OTA Students

Leading From Where You Are with Ijeoma Ikpeze

From OT School to New Grad OT with Jordan McCauley

Fresh Perspectives From First Year OT Students with Alex, Christina, and Regina

Crafting Your Life for Success with Intention and Purpose with Andy Nielsen

Fieldwork Resources

Rac...

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Becoming an Occupational Therapist: OT School

November 30, 2020 • 69 min

Rachel and Sarah discuss:

The hardest part/biggest challenge during OT school so far

Her favorite part of OT school

The transition from in person to distance learning secondary to the pandemic

Navigating the personal and professional stress during this time

Advice for current or soon to be students

Questions for me as a fieldwork educator

Resources:

Rachel’s Previous Episodes:

The Very First Steps in Becoming an OT

Becoming an Occupational...

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November 23, 2020 • 62 min

Talking Points:

Question of the Month- What are your favorite continuing education courses that you have taken and why?

Ushma @worldofot ~ Star Institute

Annabeth Knight @thefannypacktherapist ~ Every Move Counts

Erin Jeffords @theotadvocate

Glen Gillen’s Management of the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity

Mary Warren’s vision courses

Physical Agent Modalities Credential Courses

LSVT

Kate Tudor @OT_KateT ~ Acceptance and Commitment...

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It's Okay to Take a Break

November 16, 2020 • 17 min

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

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Recognizing the Importance of Self-Care for OT Practitioners with Nancy

November 9, 2020 • 61 min

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:

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

Youtube: ht...

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Addressing Sexual Health Across the Lifespan

November 2, 2020 • 11 min

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:

OT After Dark Podcast

Join in the Discussion:

Answer the Question of the Month

Chime in your thoughts on the episode

Catch the full episode: https://ot4lyfe.com/84

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10 Lessons From 2 Years of Podcasting

October 26, 2020 • 36 min

Talking Points:

The only way to get better at something is to research, learn, and practice

The OT community is amazing

People still do not know that OT podcasts exist

Accountability is everything

There’s so much more to podcasting than just talking into a microphone

Being a Lifelong Learner

Each listener takes away something different from each episode

Accessibility of podcasts

I love podcasts and podcasting

Podcasting has changed my lyfe

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Sex, Love, and Occupational Therapy with Sakshi Tickoo

October 19, 2020 • 65 min

Dr. Sakshi Tickoo and Sarah discuss:

How she became interested in mental health, sexuality, and OT

OT in India

Sexuality for all age groups

Importance of consent

Her definition of sexual health

Sex as an activity of daily living (ADL)

Conditions and misdiagnosed conditions

Occupational therapy’s role in sexual health

Connect with Dr. Sakshi Tickoo

Email: sex.love.andot@gmail.com

Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/sex.love.andot/

Fa...

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