OT & Chill

OT & Chill

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OT & Chill episodes

  • Episode 63 – OT & Chill Is Back

    Episode 63 – OT & Chill Is Back

    After a bit of a break, I am finally back and hope to regain consistency with the episodes. I hope to continue bringing great conversation about all things Occupational Therapy. In this episode, I speak about some of the changes I have made to the podcast and also play snippets of some of the episodes coming out

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    16 min
  • Episode 62 – OT & South Africa
    Episode 62 – OT & South Africa
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    In this episode, I speak with Aimee Isaacs who is an Occupational Therapist based in South Africa. We talk about what it is like working in South Africa as an Occupational Therapist. Barriers people face in accessing therapy and how she is trying to change this with the Self-Care Studio space on Instagram & YouTube. You can check out Aimee’s work via her social media handles below.
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    Instagram: theselfcarestudio_ct
    Twitter: @aimee13051
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@aimeetheot7405
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theselfcarestudio_ct
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    55 min
  • INTERLUDE – The OT Show With Wonderful OTs

    INTERLUDE – The OT Show With Wonderful OTs

    I attended the OT Show on Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 and captured and some thoughts from those who attended and presented. I spoke briefly as part of the BAMEOTUK presentation. It would be great if you continued to support the wonderful work that the Affinity Groups here in the UK are doing. You can follow them on the social media links below.

    BAMEOTUK Twitter

    BAMEOTUK Instagram

    AbleOTUK Twitter

    ableots Instagram

    LGBTQIAOTUK Twitter

    lgbtqiaplusot Instagram

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    21 min
  • Episode 61 – Conversation With Kit Sinclair

    Episode 61 – Conversation With Kit Sinclair

    In this episode, I speak with Kit Sinclair. Kit is an Occupational Therapist based in Hong Kong who has dedicated her life work to the profession. Kit has been involved in the development of the profession in Asia and other parts of the world. She has also been part of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy at different level including Presidency. In the episode, we discuss her work and also her part in creating learning modules for Disaster Management & Preparedness and work with displaced people in Occupational Therapy.

    Kit refers to WFOT Learning for modules about disaster management and working with displaced people if you want to learn some more.

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    45 min
  • Episode 60 – Retire But Share The Knowledge

    Episode 60 – Retire But Share The Knowledge

    In this episode, I speak with Sue Hilsdon, a retired Occupational Therapist who wants to continue sharing her knowledge and support current Occupational Therapists. Sue recently wrote an article discussing this topic in the OTNews. In this episode, we expand on it with regards to her journey into retirement, the passion she has for the profession and the benefits of retired professional remaining active in the profession.

    You can follow Sue on Twitter: @Retired_AHPs

    Please listen all the way to the end of the episode as I have a very special request.

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    45 min
  • Episode 59 – BAMEOTUK Symposium Intro

    Episode 59 – BAMEOTUK Symposium Intro

    In this episode, you will hear the introduction I gave at the BAMEOTUK Symposium which happened online on 10th September 2022. It was a fantastic event organised by members of BAMEOTUK. All the presentations from the wonderful speakers on the day were recorded and can now be found on the BAMEOTUK YouTube Channel.

    You can support BAMEOTUK in putting together another great symposium but donating whatever you can at their GoFundMe page.

    Check out their new website too BAMEOTUK Website

    You can follow @BAMEOTUK on Twitter for updates on what they have going on.

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    19 min
  • Episode 58 – Wheelchair Services
    Episode 58 – Wheelchair Services
    In this episode, I speak with Lauren Osborne, an Occupational Therapist specialising in Wheelchair Services. We discuss some of the skills needed for this area, importance of posture management, what a “typical” day looks like and difficulty in recruiting to this specialist area of practice along with many other topics.
    You can follow Lauren on Twitter: @LaurenOsborneOT
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    45 min
  • Episode 57 – Living With Multiple Sclerosis

    Episode 57 – Living With Multiple Sclerosis

    In this episode, I speak with Alex Deans, a young man living with Multiple Sclerosis. He shares his lived experience of his condition, some of the challenges he faces and how he is using his experience to help others through personal training. You can find out more about Multiple Sclerosis by visiting www.mssociety.org.uk.

    You can follow Alex on social media (Instagram: wok.works)

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    56 min
  • Episode 56 – Standing For RCOT Chair of Council
    Episode 56 – Standing For RCOT Chair of Council
    Odeth Richardson, a UK based Occupational Therapist is a candidate for the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Chair of Council seat. She joins me on this episode to discuss reasons why she is standing for this position and the changes she would like to push through with the assistance of other council members.
    If you based in the UK and are a member of RCOT, you would have received your ballot papers by now. Voting ends of 29th April at 12 noon so get voting now! Make sure your voice is heard.
    You can follow Odeth on social media (Twitter: @OdethRichardson)
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    27 min
  • Episode 55 – Unpicking Hidden Occupations
    Episode 55 – Unpicking Hidden Occupations
    Continuing with the Occupation and Occupational Science mini-series, I am joined by Mike Sy who shares his thoughts on Occupational Science. We have a discussion about what this area of work means to him and especially why it is important in his context. We also have a discussion around his research interest areas and some of the work he has done around the area of beauty and hidden occupations associated with this.
    You can follow Mike on social media (Twitter: @drmikesyot)
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    57 min

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