Show Summary:

Thinking about homeschooling as an OT—or wondering how to create a values-aligned life that balances career, family, and passion projects? In this episode, I’m joined by OT mom and entrepreneur Sarah Collins to explore why OTs are uniquely equipped to pursue homeschooling. Sarah shares her journey, how her OT skills naturally support a homeschooling lifestyle, and the lessons she’s learned juggling business, motherhood, and education. Whether you’re curious about homeschooling or exploring alternative career paths, this conversation is full of insights and inspiration.

In today’s episode, we’re chatting about:

• How Sarah’s OT background shapes her approach to homeschooling

• The natural overlap between OT skills and teaching kids at home

• Lessons from balancing business ownership, motherhood, and homeschooling

• Encouragement for OTs considering nontraditional career and family paths

Guest Bio:

Sarah Collins, MSOT, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist and homeschooling consultant dedicated to helping parents align homeschooling with their children’s unique needs. Through her platform HomeschoolOT, she provides personalized consultations, teaches month-long courses on key topics, fosters community through group and individual coaching, and speaks at national conferences. Her work empowers parents to build learning environments that support their children’s development and passions.

Connect with Sarah:

• Purchase: A Chameleon Tale- A Colorful Sensory Story

• Follow Sarah on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

• Connect with The Homeschool OT Community: Website | Podcast