OT Yourself to Freedom

Feeling trapped under a mountain of admin? Sick of reports, red tape, and the never-ending paperwork grind? This episode of OT Yourself to Freedom is your official permission slip to ditch the paperwork and start building a business that offers real OT business freedom.

Host Beki Eakins shares her raw and honest journey from burnout and bureaucracy to a thriving, freedom-based business - proving you don’t need to stay stuck in the traditional OT system. If you’re ready to explore independent OT work, do things your way, and create a life and business that feels good, this episode is for you.

Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief.

Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership:

Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose.

Connect with Beki

Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease..

Follow Beki:

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Main topic

00:00 Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission

00:44 Welcome to the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast

01:22 The Struggles of Occupational Therapists

02:31 Breaking Free from Bureaucracy

03:13 Creating a Freedom-Based Business

04:00 Beki's Personal Journey

09:15 The Big Lie and Breaking the Rules

16:25 Practical Steps to Ditch the Paperwork

20:19 Join the OT Yourself to Freedom Membership

About the Podcast

OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom

Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

In this eye-opening episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki dives deep into the infamous world of cold DMs - the messages that can either create genuine, life-changing connections or have business owners breaking out in a cold sweat.

Let’s be honest... cold DMs have a bad name, and today we’re unpacking why that is, what’s really behind the emotional charge, and how occupational therapists can approach connection ethically and authentically.

If you’ve ever hated being sold to, felt scared of reaching out, or worried about rejection - this episode is for you. Expect powerful mindset shifts, practical strategies, and a fresh perspective on how to build real relationships that feel good and lead to business growth.

Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief.

Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership:

Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose.

Connect with Beki

Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease..

Follow Beki:

Book an Inspiration Call: Click here

Main topic

00:00 Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission

00:56 The Controversial Topic of Cold DMs

02:40 Personal Experiences with Cold DMs

04:32 The Evolution of Sales Perception

05:10 Helping OTs Create Freedom

05:50 Understanding Cold DMs and Sales Strategies

07:46 Emotional Reactions to Sales

09:48 Personal Sales Stories and Boundaries

16:47 Positive Outcomes from Online Networking

24:36 Mindset Meditation for Confidence and Self-Belief

25:20 Overcoming the Fear of Rejection

30:43 The Importance of Connection in Sales

33:25 Authentic Outreach Strategies

35:01 The Role of OTs in Problem Solving

38:09 Building Genuine Relationships Online

47:34 Final Thoughts and Membership Offers

About the Podcast

OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom

Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins shares why running your own business is the ultimate path to freedom, flexibility, and financial growth. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job, limited by your salary, or unsure how to make more money without working longer hours, this episode will flip your mindset.

Beki dives into how business ownership allows you to earn more, work less, and create a lifestyle that works for you - without being controlled by an employer, set wages, or limited holiday time. If you're an OT ready to break free and take control of your future, this episode is for you!

✅ Why traditional job security is a myth
✅ How running a business allows you to make money when you need it
✅ The key mindset shifts to earning more without working more
✅ How to build a business around your life instead of fitting your life around work
✅ Why business is simply about helping people - and getting paid for it
✅ The biggest fears that stop OTs from starting a business - and how to move past them

Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief.

Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership:

Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose.

Connect with Beki

Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease..

Follow Beki:

Book an Inspiration Call: Click here

Main topic

00:00 Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission

00:48 The Freedom of Running Your Own Business

01:37 Challenges of Traditional Employment

02:35 Mindset and Business Strategies

06:28 Financial Realities and Opportunities

07:56 Designing a Business for Freedom

15:11 Overcoming Fear and Failure

17:22 Steps to Start Your Own Business

19:19 Conclusion and Call to Action

About the Podcast

OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom

Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins explores paradigms - the invisible mental patterns shaping your reality. Have you ever wondered why you keep facing the same struggles in business, finances, or life? It’s not just luck - it’s your subconscious programming at play.

Beki breaks down how deep-rooted beliefs influence your success, why some people stay stuck in cycles of overwork or undercharging, and - most importantly - how to shift your paradigm to create real change. If you’re an OT looking to build an online business and free yourself from old limitations, this episode is for you!

✅ What a paradigm is and how it controls your success
✅ Why your subconscious beliefs, not just your actions, shape your reality
✅ The biggest mindset traps keeping OTs stuck in struggle
✅ How to reprogram limiting beliefs around money, success, and self-worth
✅ Simple yet powerful steps to shift your paradigm and unlock a new reali

Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief.

Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership:

Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose.

Connect with Beki

Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease..

Follow Beki:

Book an Inspiration Call: Click here

Your paradigm shapes your life. If you feel stuck in struggle, undercharging, or overworking, it’s time to reject that old programming and create a new reality. Start rewiring your mind, shift your beliefs, and step into the success and freedom you truly deserve.

Are you ready to change your paradigm? Let’s make it happen!

Main topic

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:51 Understanding Paradigms

07:54 Impact of Paradigms on Business

13:31 Changing Your Paradigm

22:41 Personal Paradigm Shifts

25:12 Conclusion and Call to Action

About the Podcast

OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom

Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins talks about recognising when you need a reset. If you're constantly running on empty, ignoring the signs, and feeling burnt out, this is your reminder to stop and take care of yourself.

Beki shares her own struggles with stress and how she learned to reset using movement, breathwork, and self-care. She explains why ignoring stress makes it worse and how making time for yourself actually helps you work better and feel happier.

This episode will help you break the cycle of burnout and find simple ways to reset your mind and body so you can enjoy your work and life again.

- The signs your body gives you when you need a reset
-  Why pushing through stress and burnout doesn’t work
-  How conscious connected breathwork can shift emotions and energy
-  The power of movement, rest, and tuning into your body’s needs
-  Why choosing yourself is the key to long-term success
-  How a simple daily body scan can help you reset and regain control

Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief.

Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership:

Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose.

Connect with Beki

Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease..

Follow Beki:

Book an Inspiration Call: Click here

Main topic

00:00 Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission

00:48 Understanding Anxiety and Stress in OT Careers

01:35 Personal Story: Recognizing and Managing Anxiety

03:28 Helping OTs Create Their Own Freedom

04:12 Overcoming a Recent Bout of Anxiety

05:30 The Power of Breathwork and Self-Care

09:26 The Importance of Rest and Self-Worth

14:19 Daily Practices for Reducing Stress

16:36 Final Thoughts and Membership Options

About the Podcast

OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom

Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins, Business, Mindset, and Lifestyle Coach for Occupational Therapists, welcomes Sarah Good, an occupational therapist from Ottawa, Canada. Sarah shares her journey from working in palliative care to building a freedom-based private practice focused on mental health, mindfulness, and nature-based therapy.

They discuss the impact of mindfulness on therapists and clients, exploring methods like walk-and-talk therapy and forest bathing. Sarah also shares the challenges and rewards of running a flexible OT business, the role of self-care in sustaining a long-term OT career, and how she helps OTs integrate mindfulness into their own work.

If you’ve ever wondered how to blend mindfulness, nature, and occupational therapy while creating a career that feels aligned and fulfilling - this episode is for you.

Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief.

Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership:

Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose.

Connect with Sarah

Sarah Good is an occupational therapist and mindfulness educator based in Ottawa, Canada. She runs a private practice supporting clients with mental health challenges, persistent pain, and rehabilitation needs. She also trains OTs worldwide in mindfulness-based practice through her Mindful OT Mastery Programme and Mindfulness Community of Practice.

Email: [email protected]

Mindful OTs Fb group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulots

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-good-76a59aa3/

Fb: https://www.facebook.com/sarahgoodOT

Connect with Beki

Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease..

Follow Beki:

Book an Inspiration Call: Click here

Main Topic : 

00:00 Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission

00:44 Special Guest Introduction: Sarah Good

01:49 Sarah's Journey and Work in Occupational Therapy

04:12 The Role of Mindfulness in Sarah's Practice

08:30 Impact of Mindfulness on Clients and OTs

14:45 Integrating Nature into Therapy

25:28 Challenges and Successes in Building a Therapy Business

35:12 Connecting with Sarah and Final Thoughts

About the Podcast

OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins talks about burnout, frustration, and feeling stuck in the OT profession. If you’re tired of endless admin, long meetings, and feeling like your work doesn’t make a real impact, this is for you. 

Beki explores the allure of job security, the cost of staying in your comfort zone, and why discomfort is often a sign that it's time to make a change. She also shares her personal story of realising she had lost her passion and the pivotal moment that led her to create a business aligned with her purpose.

Key Takeaways:

Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief.

Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership:

Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose.

Connect with Beki

Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease..

Follow Beki:

Book an Inspiration Call: Click here

Main topic
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Feeling Stuck in OT?
02:30 – Burnout is Not the End – It’s the Start of Something New
05:00 – Why We Stay in Jobs That Make Us Unhappy
10:00 – My Wake-Up Call: The Day I Knew I Had to Leave
15:00 – Discomfort Pushes You to Grow
18:00 – Taking the First Step – Even if You’re Scared
22:00 – Making Space for Change
30:00 – Time: The Biggest Excuse OTs Use
40:00 – The Pivot: How to Move from Employment to Freedom
50:00 – Final Words – You Are Not Stuck!

About the Podcast

OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom

Clare Welsh is an ex-burnt out educator turned Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach. She helps burnt out teachers shift out of Survival mode into Balance and Thrive. And helps frustrated therapists fall in love with, and get more consistent clients from Instagram!

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

Key takeaways:

If you’re feeling stuck or looking for inspiration to start over, Clare’s story is a powerful reminder that transformation is always possible.

Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief.

Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership:

Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose.

Connect with Clare Welsh:
Instagram: @selfingwithclare
Coaching Account: @selfingwithclarecoach

Connect with Beki

Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease..

Follow Beki:

Book an Inspiration Call: Click here

Main Topic : 

00:00 Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission

00:44 Meet Clare Welsh: A Special Connection

02:33 Clare's Journey Through Burnout

05:25 The Turning Point: Cancer Diagnosis and Resignation

06:51 Building a New Career: From Teacher to Therapist

11:49 The Power of Authenticity and Niche Marketing

21:10 The Impact of High-Ticket Offers

25:17 The Impact of Covid on Education

25:45 Transitioning from Teaching to Therapy

26:16 Building an Authentic Business

28:09 Creating Signature Programs

28:56 Growing a Social Media Presence

40:09 Balancing Business and Personal Life

45:07 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

About the Podcast

OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom

In this thought-provoking episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins, Business Mindset and Lifestyle Coach for Occupational Therapists, challenges listeners to evaluate their approach to life and business. Are you the "whinger," obsessing over problems and getting stuck in analysis paralysis? Or are you the "go-getter," embracing challenges with energy, creativity, and action?

Beki dives deep into the mindset differences, the impact these attitudes have on success, and how self-sabotage can hold you back. This episode offers actionable strategies to shift from a problem-focused mindset to one that thrives on taking imperfect action, moving the needle in your business and life.

Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief.

Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership:

Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose.

Connect with Beki

Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease..

Follow Beki:

Book an Inspiration Call: Click here

Key Takeaways:

Main Topic:

[00:00] Introduction: Meet Beki Eakins and the concept of "whinger vs. go-getter"

[01:00] The whinger mindset: Stagnation, self-sabotage, and barriers to success

[04:30] The go-getter mindset: Energised problem-solving and imperfect action

[07:00] How professional systems can condition OTs to overanalyse

[11:00] Real-world examples of go-getters who made the impossible possible

[15:00] Shadow work: Overcoming the saboteur and victim archetypes

[18:00] The power of surrounding yourself with doers and creators

[21:00] Practical tips to shift from whinger to go-getter mode

[22:30] Visualising success and celebrating small wins

Stop overthinking, start creating, and unlock the freedom you deserve. Listen to the full episode now!

About the Podcast

OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom.

In this thought-provoking episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins, Business Mindset and Lifestyle Coach for Occupational Therapists, speaks with the inspiring Tanya Peterson about the intersection of occupational therapy, pleasure, and sexuality. Tanya shares her unique journey from traditional OT roles to entrepreneurship, including the creation of her play café and her current focus on sexual wellness and nervous system regulation.

Tanya discusses the vital role of pleasure as a birthright, offering practical advice for OTs to feel confident addressing sexuality as an activity of daily living (ADL). She also introduces her educational course, ""Sensate Path : Empowering occupational therapists is sexual wellness"," designed to empower OTs to incorporate sexual wellness into their practice. This is a must-listen for OTs ready to break free from traditional constraints and embrace a fulfilling, freedom-based career.

“Pleasure is a birthright. I truly believe the world would be a much more accepting, compassionate place if we could own our pleasure as a source of empowerment instead of shame.” Tanya Peterson.

Tanya Peterson discusses the value of pleasure in daily life, and how we should all make this a priority. Tanya has a mission to help OTs feel empowered in sexual wellness, and feeling confident to address sexuality as an ADL.

Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation to build confidence and tackle money worries. 

Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership:

Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose.

Guest Highlight:
This episode features Tanya Peterson, a passionate occupational therapist specialising in sexual wellness and nervous system regulation. Tanya is the creator of "Sensate Path : Empowering occupational therapists is sexual wellness", an educational programme empowering OTs to integrate sexual wellness into their practice.

Website : https://www.tanyapeterson.me/

Sensate Path : The SensuWell Collective

Connect with Beki

Beki helps occupational therapists create a freedom-based business that aligns with their core values.

Follow Beki:

Book an Inspiration Call: Click here

 Main Topic:

[00:00] Introduction: Meet Beki Eakins and Tanya Peterson

[01:00] Tanya’s journey: From traditional OT roles to entrepreneurship

[04:00] Exploring sexual wellness and nervous system regulation

[07:00] The value of pleasure in daily life: A birthright, not a luxury

[12:00] Addressing societal taboos and integrating sexuality into OT practice

[20:00] Tanya’s second business: Empowering OTs through education

[25:00] Practical tips for OTs transitioning to freedom-based businesses

[37:00] Top tip: Slowing down to find pleasure in everyday life

About the Podcast

OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom.