Integrative OT

Welcome to the Bonus Episode all about the occupation of Earthing/Grounding! I cannot wait to hear what y'all think about this mini-bonus episode. 

Welcome to Episode 22! Are you in a role as pet-owner? Thinking about becoming a pet owner or do you engage in the occupation of animal-assisted therapy? This episode will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy with all the benefits that come from pets of all kinds! Check out the links below to the articles and organization websites mentioned:

- https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2018/02/power-pets#:~:text=Interacting%20with%20animals%20has%20been,support%2C%20and%20boost%20your%20mood
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=SPBz8raet8_DU-VF&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.physio-pedia.com%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjQsMTY0NTA2&feature=emb_share&v=9DZ3xtF8sks
- www.handinpaw.org
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6917924/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8698107/
- https://psychcentral.com/health/equine-assisted-psychotherapy#benefits-and-limitations

On Episode 21 of Integrative OT's podcast we dive into perimenopause & menopause. What is it? Why do women experience such awful symptoms with this & what occupations can we engage in that can help those symptoms? According to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) we can learn a lot about this transitional period and help alleviate the symptoms. 

When most people think of the occupation of self-care, they think of bubble baths that smell lovely and maybe even foot rubs? Well that's exactly what we're talking about today! How is that some scents calm us and others excite? What exactly is the science behind how foot rubs are beneficial for our health? Dive in to episode 20 and get those answers and more! 

In Episode 19, my husband, Zach, and I discuss Values-Based Parenting...why we chose it, what it is & how it's making a difference in the lives of our children. Tune in and let me know what you think! 

Article on Values-Based Parenting: https://www.boystown.org/parenting/article/Pages/values-based-parenting.aspx

Self-compassion is something that most of us are lacking in, yet is hugely important to our mental health. Check out this episode to get real life examples and activities you can do to beef up your self-compassion. 

Self-Compassion test: https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-test/

EFT tapping locations:

• top of your head (middle)
• 3rd eye (middle of forehead)
• L eyebrow
• Corner of L eye
•  Under L eye
• Under nose
• Under mouth
• Under L collarbone
• Under L armpit on ribs
• L hand, each finger
• L pinky side of hand, under knuckle

Mmmm food...one of my favorite occupations is eating! In this episode we take a deep dive covering a LOT of nutrition topics from dieting, to what are micro and macros, to what exactly does organic even mean? Check out Episode 17 of Integrative OT's podcast to see for yourself why eating the rainbow matters! If you're not fighting disease, you're feeding it!

Sleep is crucial to our very existence...but why exactly? What does sleep do for us, how do we "make the most" of our sleeping time & what occupations can we put into play during the day that will help us through the night?

Episode 15 is about all things menstrual health. What are the phases, what do they look like symptom wise and how can we aid in supporting these fluctuations throughout the month? Check it out and let me know what you think!

US Women's World Cup article: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/uswnt-innovative-period-tracking-player-performance-world-cup-64339368

In episode 14, we get a deep dive into what OTs can do for kids in the school system. I talk with my friend & fellow OT, Michelle, who has worked basically her whole career in schools. Check it and let me know what you think on social media!