In Episode 43 of OT Conversations That Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker welcomes Katie Lewis, an occupational therapist, historian, PhD candidate at McMaster University, and the recent recipient of the E. Sharon Brintnell Lectureship Award in Advancing Occupational Therapy. Together, they explore the history of occupational therapy in Canada during the Rehabilitation Era (1950-1985), examining its impact on the profession’s holistic roots. Through oral history interviews, extensive archival research, and theories of gender and professionalization, Katie provides valuable insights into the challenges and growth the profession experienced. Tune in for a fascinating discussion!