In this warm, honest, and emotionally rich episode, Mia sits down with Darwin-based occupational therapist and founder of Palm Tree OT, Emma Podsiadly to unpack the deeply personal story behind her heart-led private practice.

Emma is a paediatric OT, mum to two gorgeous young children, and small business owner. She is always optimistic, and the kind of friend (and therapist!) who will cheer you on and go to in to bat for you!

With a background in education and a strong respect for the power of relationships, Emma brings a collaborative and unapologetically passionate approach to supporting children, their families and teachers.

Emma shares her winding path to OT from her early years studies to her to her incredible OT prac in Bali to her move to Darwin that shaped her creativity and grit. We hear how she built a values-aligned business while raising two children under three, and how a gut feeling (and a nudge from her husband) eventually became a thriving practice — one rooted in community, sustainability, and joy.

Together, Mia and Emma explore:

This episode is a love letter to slow growth, to building your business your way, and to the deep power of showing up as yourself — even (especially) when it’s scary.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re ready to start something — or whether you’re allowed to build a business that feels genuinely good — this one is for you.

This is truly SUCH a special and inspiring episode for all therapists and allied health practitioners at all stages of the journey xx

You can find Emma at Palm Tree OT here: https://www.instagram.com/palmtreeot/

You can find details for The Freedom Therapist Club here: https://www.thefreedomtherapist.com.au/club