Episode 3 is focused on how and why OTs can be involved in research. With us today we have Kathryn Lambert and Justine Jecker, who engage in a conversation about what OTs bring to the table when doing research, involving patients and clients as partners, and what message they have for OTs who want to engage in research but do not have the time or resources to enroll in in a 4-year PhD or longer. 

Caleigh and Holly return for a continued in depth conversation about Pride month topics, relevance to their personal and professional lives, and lessons learned from what it means to find a community. This unfiltered, raw conversation highlights what it means to find and express identity authentically, and how we can all support each other to feel validated and safe. 

The purpose of this week’s episode is to dive into topics related to occupational justice for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, the unique needs of queer and trans folks when accessing health care, and considerations on how we can become allies with these communities. We have two occupational therapists with us today, Caleigh and Holly, who will discuss 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, pride month and more!

In this first episode of the podcast series, Holly Reid and Justine Jecker introduce the vision and purpose of the podcast. They situate themselves and describe their journey as occupational therapists. Upcoming topics and ideas are discussed, along with identifying the need for this podcast series.