OT 4 Lyfe

Discussion Points: Be you Adovcate Never stop learning Build your community Live the lyfe you want to be living   Connect with the show:  Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/  Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/ _________________________________ Contact the Show Ask me a question Leave me a voicemail To subscribe to the podcast, click here

Discussion Points: Thousands of thoughts per day, majority tend to be negative Saying becomes believing My “called out” moment Reframing the negative Negative self talk as a student Negative self talk as a practitioner Implications for practitioners Implications for clients and their families/ caregivers Mentioned Resources: Monarch Health and Wellness Connect with the show:  Subscribe: https://ot...

Discussion Points: Why I love working in early intervention Other settings I could see myself working in  Mentioned resources:  Early Intervention for Motor Performance - OT Potential Podcast Why We Love Early Intervention - The Real OTs of Early Intervention Incorporating Dogs into Animal Assisted Therapy Bunnies and Ducks and Llamas, Oh My! How To Train a Therapy Dog Connect with the show:  Subs...

Discussion Points: Introducing OTPreneur Mentioned resources:  OTPreneur Podcast OT Schoolhouse Connect with the show:  Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/  Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe _________________________________ Contact the Show Ask me a question Leave me a voicemail To subscribe to the podcast, cli...

Michelle and Sarah discuss:  Michelle’s first experience with mindfulness What is mindfulness? Mediation? Yoga? Benefits of mindfulness Negative implications or misconceptions of mindfulness Mindfulness and Occupational therapy Mentioned Resources:  Apps Headspace Calm  Insight Timer  Finding Your Anchor (Michelle’s meditation) Books Full Catastrophe Living - Jon Kabat-Zinn Wherever You Go, There...

Discussion Points: Finding and using your voice Making connections within and outside the profession Reflections and shifts in perspective  Loving OT even more than I thought I did Special shout out to:  Brock Cook Effie Parks Dominica Lumazar David Hirsch Kwaku Agyemang Emilia Dewi Audrey Spikes Devlynn Neu Michelle De Jesus Get on the Mailing List here Connect with the show:  Subscribe: https://...

Discussion Points: His first experience with death Discovering his true identity as a doctor  Finding your passion  Is it weird to talk about money and healthcare?  Best and worst piece of advice given in regards to money The biggest thing he has learned as a hospice doctor when it comes to death and money Financial independence Why did he decide to write a book and what impact does he hope it has...

Olga, Emma, and Sarah discuss:  A memorable moment from a past congress Traveling to a congress Collaborating with OT practitioners from across the globe What we’ve learned from attending a WFOT congress? Professional and personal impact from attending a WFOT congress  Tips for making the most of the congress Ways to be involved  Things to consider outside of the congress Mentioned Resources:  WFO...

Topics discussed:  The opportunity I was honored to be a part of The power of doing and not just saying or telling Always learning How our personal lives can shape our professional lens Mentioned Resources:  100 Episode Celebration: Why of OT Schoolhouse Thoughts on How OTs Can Talk About OT I'm Bringing Occupation Back (Yeah!) Connect with the show:  Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/  Web...

Audrey and Sarah discuss:  Pivotal moment in your lyfe in regards to your limb differences Importance of language Types of limb differences Congenital versus acquired limb differences Her experience going from patient to practitioner Mental health implications for people with limb differences Advocating for herself and others Disclosing your disability on job applications Parenting kids with limb...

Discussion Points: Lyfe update Imposter syndrome Disconnect from the profession Creative slump Recovering perfectionist Changes coming to the show Mentioned resources:  OT 4 Lyfe Discord Server: Click here to create a free account and sign in Occupied episode: Occupied Update What About the Mama episode: A Little Update Earn and Invest episode: How Much Should You Share? Connect with the show:  Su...

Discussion Points:  What I wished I would have known when I was an OT student Lessons learned from the field International volunteer experiences Overcoming challenges Mentioned Resources:  Slides from Winston-Salem State University  presentation World Federation of Occupational Therapists Learning How To Money with Joel Larsgaard Your Money Questions Answered with Mindy Jensen Contact the Show:  S...

Discussion Points: My emergency surgery experience Planning for having a baby with work and finances Positioning at night for optimal comfort while pregnant Navigating pregnancy/ motherhood while also being an OT practitioner The role of OT in postpartum depression Advice to parents when you don’t have kids of your own   Mentioned Resources:  What About the Mama Podcast- episode 23 Recognizing the...

Discussion Points:  Pregnancy Emergency surgery Labor and delivery Changes in routines  Meaningful occupations Mentioned Resources:  The Occupation of Being Pregnant Contact the Show:  Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/  Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe

Miranda and Sarah discuss:  Changes in our identities  since becoming pregnant Occupational transitions  during pregnancy Expectations of pregnancy versus reality The realness of brain fog  Maternal mental health  Impact of our work on family planning Pregnancy hacks Mentioned Resources:  Podcasts What About the Mama? Best of Both Worlds Instagram @thepassionatephysio @pregnant.postpartum.athlete...

Discussion Points: Types of occupational therapy associations The importance of being a member of your OT associations Benefits of OT associations Association conferences Cost and payment schedule of membership Non-OT associations OT 4 Lyfe & OT Schoolhouse Giveaway Mentioned resources:  For a chance to win a $50 giftcard, here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3tW1Owt Giveaway ends April 16, 2021 Americ...

Mindy and Sarah discuss: Why do people need to have basic knowledge about money?  Financial independence What to focus on first with your money Alternate sources of income for OT practitioners Investing tips Investing with student loans Advice for paying off student loans Negotiating salary Navigating finances with a business Mentioned resources:  Dave Ramsey Student Loan Planner SOFI Bigger Pocke...

Takeaways: Navigating every experience as a learning opportunity  Sarah’s level 2 fieldwork experiences  Learning throughout her years as a new grad Figuring out this past year as a business owner There is always something to learn even when things don’t go as planned Mentioned Resources:  Level 2 Fieldwork During a Pandemic: https://ot4lyfe.com/104 Fieldwork Resources   Connect with the Show Webs...

Allison, Allie and Sarah discuss:  One word to sum up your experience in level 2 fieldwork as a whole What their placements were supposed to look like and what they ended up being like Thoughts about their safety working with patients in-person during a pandemic Tips to advocate for yourself as a student Tips to prepare for level 2 fieldwork Setbacks and challenges they faced Importance of navigat...

Discussion Points: Finding your why in OT entrepreneurship Barriers and hurdles faced when starting a company  The most important thing every OT entrepreneur needs to have Mentioned Resources:  Spotlight Interview with Sarah Putt: Transcending Your Comfort Zone as a Private Practice Entrepreneur  Mistakes and Mindset in Entrepreneurship Minding Our OT Business with Laura Park Figueroa The Business...

Trish and Sarah discuss:  Do OT practitioners need to go to business school to become a successful entrepreneur? The why behind starting her business What she knew about business before she started and how she learned along the way Going from working in your business versus on your business Becoming a CEO How she went from running a private practice to coaching other OT entrepreneurs The hardest t...

Mentioned Episodes:  Episode 50: A Year in the Lyfe Episode 100: The Good, the Bad, and Like Umm Ya Know th Ugly Working in a Behavioral Inpatient Mental Health Unit with Danielle Miles Navigating Life with Cancer-Related Lymphadema with Emilia Dewi Flourishing as an OT Practitioner Through Personal Experience with Mandy Chamberlain Trauma Sensitive Care for Healthcare Practitioners with Taelor Mi...

Brock and Sarah discuss: Our biggest podcast mistakes What we have learned throughout this journey The best and hardest parts of starting and continuing to do an OT podcast Changes we have seen with OT podcasts since we started Important components to a podcast What's changed over the years The future of our shows  Mentioned resources:  Unpacking Colonized Thinking Dev (they/them) and Brock (he/hi...

Discussion Points: Question of the Month- What are your reflections from the year 2020? What did you learn? What obstacles did you overcome or are working to overcome? Dr. Sakshi Tickoo @sex.love.andot Brock Cook @occupiedpodcast Alexis Joelle @8alexisjoelle Anna @beyondcovid Nancy @lovelyy_ot My reflections Lyfer of the Month Next question of the month:  What questions do you have about money in...

Takeaways: Not all service and therapy animals are the same Recognizing how and when or when not to utilize animals in therapy  The power of incorporating animals into therapy  Mentioned Resources:  Bunnies and Ducks and Llamas, Oh My!  Incorporating Dogs into Animal Assisted Therapy Temple Grandin Books Americans With Disabilities Act and American Kennel Club resources  Join in the Discussion:  A...