Occupational therapy's surprising origin story is deeply rooted in war, trauma, and the human instinct to heal through meaningful activity. The profession's history and principles continue to hold relevance in modern healthcare, offering a holistic approach to healing and restoration.

Takeaways

• Occupational therapy is grounded in restoring purpose, confidence, safety, self-efficacy, identity, and actual function.
• Humans heal through context, meaning, connection, and doing.

Chapters

• 00:00 Occupational Therapy's Role in Human Restoration

Katy Owens shares her journey of self-discovery and how she found her passion for occupational therapy later in life. Her experiences in martial arts, the Coast Guard, and as a patient led her to the realization that OT was the perfect fit for her holistic and human-centered approach to healing.

Takeaways

• Late bloomer
• Discovering OT

Chapters

• 00:00 Late Bloomer

A quick introduction to this new podcast launching in early 2026. Follow along to learn practical tips to help you feel better, with a little pain science along the way.