What if supervision wasn’t just about ticking boxes—but about growth, confidence, and coming back to yourself?

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by UK-based OT Supervisor Lynsay McFarlane-Shaw, who shares her 30-year journey from NHS clinician to independent OT and supervisor. We dive deep into the evolving role of supervision, how to de-NHS yourself (yes, that’s a thing!), and why prioritising your own well-being isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

Expect real talk on:

• The hidden emotional load of allied health work
• Breaking free from productivity culture
• Building supervision relationships that actually support you
• Why reflecting on wins (not just challenges) changes everything
• How to show up confidently without the ‘professional mask’

Whether you supervise others, are being supervised, or just want to rethink how you show up in your OT world—this one’s for you.

🎁 Lynsay also shared a special freebie for your supervision journey:

Free PDF Download:

https://www.otsupervisor.com/Supervising-success-OTsupervision-wellbeing-burnout-prevention

Use this PDF to plan and reflect on your needs, bringing attention to your values and boundaries and creating space for self-compassion. Sharing this in your OT supervision sessions helps you explore this with your supervisor to develop a deeper understanding and connection.

You can connect with Lynsay via the links below:

https://www.otsupervisor.com/https://www.instagram.com/lynsay.mcfarlaneshawhttps://www.facebook.com/Lynsay.McFarlaneShawhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lynsay-mcfarlaneshaw

🎉 Plus! A special bonus for my listeners thanks to OTAUS 2025:

As a Friend of the Podcast, you can register for the OTAUS 2025 Conference and access Early Bird pricing, saving up to $265 on your ticket!
And that’s not all—one lucky listener will also go into the draw to win two Gala Dinner tickets for Thursday 26 June. Think good food, great company, and a night to celebrate with your OT peers.

👉 Head to this link to grab your exclusive offer