Back in 2021....finally!  Feel free to play "Where did you go?" by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones as you wait for this episode to download.  Quick explanation of where I've been and what I did, then a discussion of how best to build the best OT we can, for now and the future!

My new rescue Ricky says "I may be just a four-year-old beagle, but even I can tell that this episode is an absolute must listen!" 

I present evidence for OT's role in facilitating pet ownership for a variety of populations and propose a crazy idea.  Please let me know your thoughts and share this episode with all your OT-loving friends!

This episode has recommendations on setting your New Year's Resolutions in OT.  Whether you're a new student, new faculty, new practitioner, or starting level II fieldwork, there's something here for you!  Thanks for listening and Happy New Year!

This is the one where I give my take on the entry-level OTD mandate and make an Oran "Juice" Jones reference.  Enjoy!

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Sometimes OT is all fun and games!  Following up on last episode, this installment of the podcast describes two of my favorite collaborative board games and how to incorporate them into your practice.  Hope you enjoy!

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"These are a few of my favorite things..."

While talking to prospective students, I was extolling the value of OT as a career and talking about how you can do just about anything you want with an education in OT.  With this episode, I test whether that is actually true by searching for research about OT and skiing, baking, board games, and soccer!

School is back in session, and so is the I Love OT Podcast!  This episode celebrates what is unique and special about our practice, how we think, and what we do.  Also, there is something special that is shared by each and every one of the varied research articles and publications discussed in the episode.  Can you find the connection?  

Also, excited to announce I'll be presenting at the MAOT conference in October and the AOTA conference in April 2020!  Stop by and say hi!

Hello and happy summer!  This episode tests your knowledge of OT influencers.  Can you identify the speaker in each of the ten quotes in this episode?  Take a break, have some fun, and challenge yourself.  This one is a lot of fun!

It's that magical time when students are graduating and completing fieldwork, dreaming of a professional career as an OT practitioner.  In this episode, I talk about what the evidence says about your first year of practice, what you need to understand about professional practice beyond your textbooks, and make recommendations about how to structure your professional development plan for the coming year.

I also mention...cat juggling...?  Tune in and let me know what you think! See you at MAOT!

After a bit of a break, the latest episode is here! In this episode, I explain why "The Future" is a great reason for me and us to love OT.  I talk about how we build and ensure a strong future and value for our profession through our selection and development of the next generation of OT practitioners.  I talk admissions, GPA, GRE, fieldwork, and how it all relates to a strong and impressive future for the OT profession.  Tune in, tell a friend!