Evolved Living Podcast

You asked a careful question about your scope and got an answer delivered with total certainty and no source. Maybe it came in a comment thread, maybe in a team meeting, and you felt yourself shrink a little inside a profession you spent years training for. If that has happened to you, this essay is for you, and so is the free journal club I’m hosting this Saturday. Details are at the end, or you...

It’s Tuesday afternoon… You’re sitting in a care conference, IEP meeting, team meeting, or nursing station listening to someone explain why your client doesn’t need OT. You know what you have observed. You know what the client has told you. You know there is more happening here than what fits neatly into the criteria being used to make the decision. Maybe a discharge plan is being made and you wer...

What happens when the people delivering healthcare actually participate in deciding how that care is valued? Right now, we have an opportunity to do exactly that. CMS is accepting public comments on the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, and the deadline is September 14, 2026 . If you are a U.S.-based occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech-language pathologist, or a...

I wrote this piece in response to some discourse I was tagged in around OT’s role in sports medicine and supporting high performance athletes. The reflection is specifically in response to this three-part LinkedIn series: Part 1: What OT Adds to Sports Medicine Read the original post on LinkedIn Part 2: Collaboration and Professional Roles Read the original post on LinkedIn Part 3: Advocacy, Scope...

Here is a voice-over of the article for those who prefer audio Hi everyone! I’m thrilled to share this episode with you today. If you’ve been following this podcast since it started in 2023, you might know it grew out of my doctoral capstone project during my time in the University of Utah’s Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate program from 2019 to 2023. This journey unfolded during the challenges...

Why this Occupational Science series matters If you are an occupational therapy practitioner in the United States, chances are you are already using occupational science. You just might not have been given the words for it yet. That gap is part of why I created this Occupational Science Alphabet Series , a public learning series designed to make occupational science more accessible and more visibl...

Evolved Living Podcast with Dr. Josie Jarvis OT Global Conversations: Cross-Discipline Collaboration in Epidemiology, Occupational Science, Disability, and AIwith Emmanuel Ampomah Boadi --- Episode Overview In this episode of the Evolved Living Podcast, Dr. Josie Jarvis welcomes Emmanuel Ampomah Boadi, a Ghana-based researcher working at the intersection of occupational science, epidemiology, bios...

When I first learned about evidence-based practice, I remember staring at that glossy triangle, the research hierarchy pyramid , with meta-analyses gleaming at the top like sacred scripture. It was comforting at first. Finally, a clear map of what counts as truth. But once I entered practice, that tidy hierarchy started to crumble under the weight of real people’s lives. Human beings aren’t contro...

This month, I’m inviting occupational therapists, assistants, students, and allies to join a special conversation and art-making circle: 🌿 “Reclaiming the Roots of Care: Witches, Midwives, and Nurses—Reviving the Feminine Lineage of Healing through Occupation.” Together we’ll trace the story of how our field—and the U.S. medical system itself—was built on both the wisdom and the erasure of women,...

Last week I reacted live to a powerful post shared by Bill Wong in our community. The article in question — “Occupational Therapy and the ‘Seat at the Table’ Fallacy” by ABC Therapeutics — suggests that the push for higher credentials in OT (e.g., mandatory OTD) has been mis-directed: “A degree doesn’t grant influence. Credentials open doors, but they don’t dictate what happens once you step throu...

Listen to the full episode → 🎧 Multigenerational Panel on Delayed Exposure to Occupational Science and Its Impact on OT Practice 🌎 Reclaiming Our Collective Voice When I think about the roots of occupational therapy and occupational science, I often imagine our profession as having lived under a kind of conservatorship — not unlike the cultural story of Britney Spears. For much of our history, O...

I hopped on live this week after a rich conversation in the Practical OT Facebook group (hi Chris! 🙌).Chris shared The Intentional Relationship Model — Renee Taylor’s seminal text on therapeutic use of self and the relational core of practice (and yes, the IRM lineage connects to Gary Kielhofner and MOHO). That post opened a door I care deeply about: Why do so many of us still feel hesitant—or “n...

Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Evolved Living Podcast, host Dr. Josephine Jarvis welcomes Lennée Reid a multi-talented Creole, queer, neurodiverse artist and healer, Lennée Reid. As the nation navigates the tumultuous aftermath of election week, they engage in a heartfelt conversation about art, activism, and the urgent need for unity in challenging times. Lennée opens up about Uni...

Send us a text This multi-generational podcast discussion is brought to you by the occupational power of music linking the intersectional life paths of Miles Davis, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, John White, Josie Jarvis, Jian Jones, and Avery Geata with an invitation to explore music as a powerful medium for developing and expanding our collective Occupational Lens both within and outside of the O...

Send us a text The podcast interview discusses maternal health disparities, the importance of collaboration between occupational therapists and physical therapists, and the role of technology and personal experiences in empowering women and improving healthcare outcomes, with a focus on trauma-informed, individualized care and systemic change. Released in Tandem with AOTA SPECIALTY CONFERENCE: Wom...

Send us a text This Podcast discusses a conversation with Angel, a Tacoma Area tattoo artist, about her journey into the tattoo industry, the skills required, the therapeutic aspect of her work, the need for more diversity and representation in the field, and her community work with the Hundredth Monkey art organization, with future steps including sharing resources on trauma-informed practices, p...

Send us a text Learn essentials to develop your own intergenerational Occupational Profile Informed by Occupational Science Here: https://eln.upcoach.com/organizations/i/x9V5a6WydwaVTsGBXqwfUon13Fewi4nHAj6QYPMyQl2fwmKkPL Dr. Josie Jarvis sits down with her parents, Julie and Wade Jarvis, to learn about their occupational histories and how their experiences have shaped Josie's own occupational...

Send us a text This thought-provoking podcast brought together Dr. Jian Jones, Dr. Josie Jarvis and special guest Dr. Arameh Anvarizadeh to discuss the power of hip hop culture in advancing occupational therapy. They explored how hip hop represents activism, creativity and driving positive change through storytelling and community. Dr. Arameh shared her vision of bringing more diverse voices into...

Send us a text Just in time to decolonize Thanksgiving, even in "progressive" Pacific Northwest Seattle Suburbs where exclusive and protective...does not always mean...safe...for everyone... Check our Hawaiian Artist and Indigenous Human Rights Activist Malialani Dullanty! Please consider following her work on instragram : https://www.instagram.com/malialani/ And supporting her Patreon !...

Send us a text This is a very meaningful podcast discussion for me as I not only get to catch up with a dear college friend I also get to deeply explore the occupational impact of how one's life path can evolve after acquiring a profound neuro divergence early in life. Ashley and I's paths in our early twenties crossed quite a bit however I never would have guessed I would ever become a...

Send us a text Announcements The first 3 modules of my Online Doctoral Capstone Course Foundations of Occupational Science is available now for free for a limited time: https://engage.evolvedlivingnetwork.com/ If you are in the Tacoma Area or are a fan of the Social Justice Sewing Academy and would like to be involved in supporting the adaptation of their workshops to focus on disability justice a...

Send us a text Announcements The first 3 modules of my Online Doctoral Capstone Course Foundations of Occupational Science is available now for free for a limited time: https://engage.evolvedlivingnetwork.com/ If you are in the Tacoma Area or are a fan of the Social Justice Sewing Academy and would like to be involved in supporting the adaptation of their workshops to focus on disability justice a...

Send us a text ***Trigger Warning: Discussion of Suicidal Ideation, Gender-Based Violence and Harassment, and explicit language*** Continuing our exploration of the evolution of the Contemporary Arts and Crafts Movement we are joined today by Matthew Boudreaux the creator of Mx. Domestic where we explore navigating experiences of Gender-Based Occupational Deprivation and how creative expression an...

Send us a text Trailblazing OTs: Neurodivergence, Mentorship, and Building Inclusive Communities Description: In this thought-provoking and insightful podcast episode, Dr. Bill Wong, a trailblazing occupational therapist (OT), and the host Josie Jarvis engage in a candid conversation about the intersection of neurodivergence and OT. They dive into the importance of mentorship and the role it plays...

Send us a text Shifting Perspectives and Supporting Neurodivergent OTs Description: In this episode of the Engaging Occupational Science Podcast, the conversation delves into the importance of shifting perspectives within the occupational therapy (OT) community. The discussion focuses on partnering with the disability community, building relationships, and considering the well-being of individuals...