Holly the OT

Send us Fan Mail Holly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au/ Welcome to the OT PODCAST JOB BOARD - An interactive job board where you can hear directly from the businesses themselves. You'll hear about the fun parts...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast episode is with the incredible Parish from Passion OT! Parish is an incredible OT passionate about empowering ALL OT's through her podcast, social media and professional growth service. Parish is knowledgeable, thought provoking, holistic and just an absolute hoot! I hope you guys love this chat just as much as I loved recording it.  Parish's Instagram: http...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Holly the OT podcast! In this episode, I interview Leesa, The Mindful OT, about building professional resilience in the field of occupational therapy. Leesa shares her personal journey of burnout and how she discovered the importance of self-care and self-awareness. She emphasizes the need for OTs to prioritize their own well-being and offers strategies for managin...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s podcast guest is the wonderful Sarah, who shares her brave leap from the familiar terrain of private practice into the bustling world of hospital occupational therapy. This episode will be helpful for those curious about life as a hospital OT or for those contemplating a shift.  Sarah is so so wonderful, and is such an incredible advocate for trusting your instincts and no...

Send us Fan Mail Ever made a a mistake as an OT and thought it was the end of the world?  Do you strive for perfectionism on the daily, and become completely unraveled when you make a minor slip up?  Welllllll that is absolutely what I am NOT about.  This ep is a light hearted look at all the mistakes I have made, as well as the mistakes we have ALL made (thanks to everyone for sending your storie...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks episode is incredibly vulnerable for  returning guest Liv. We dive into Liv’s current burnout, professional exhaustion and the emotional toll it can have on even the most seasoned therapists. It's a journey of self-discovery, and the sometimes painful process of setting boundaries. I am so appreciative to Liv for being able to share this part of her journey with me...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks ep is with the wonderful  Kim Howard from Creativity and Beyond OT. Kim shared with me her incredible journey to where she is now as a successful business woman. Kim's journey to being an OT was not exactly linear, and involved a lot of personal triumph, perseverance and passion for helping those around her. Kim open's up on her own struggles with mental healt...

Send us Fan Mail EP 51: From Graduation to Innovation with Joey (OT with Joey) Join me as I chat  with the legendary Joey from OT with Joey. Joey shares her journey from being a new grad in covid times through to her her innovative ventures such as the Therapist's Planner, and the Bunny Ear Buddy. Joey is making waves clinically and across social media and she is just an absolute breath of fr...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 50 sees another therapist talks with Selah Dimech from @Neuroaffirm.   Selah is an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting Neurodivergent adults and adolescents through evidence based neuro affirming approaches. Selah is leading the way having been the lead researcher for an article soon to be published in the International Journal of Disability, Developm...

Send us Fan Mail Back for another episode, I am so lucky to be joined again by the wonderful Dave Jereb.  Dave has been busy since we last spoke, and has recently released a book! Challenging the Story is an invaluable resource that is going to change the way you think about behaviour and intervention. Dave shares about the journey in writing his book and everything else he has got planned for the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another ep of Holly the OT poddy! Back with a brand new mic (yewwwww) and some tips for starting out as a New Grad OT!!! Thanks so much for tuning in.  Follow me on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/hollytheot_podcast

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Holly the OT podcast for 2024. This episode I am unpacking the Ins and Outs for OT’s for 2024 (as submitted by you!!!).  Happy Listening! 

Send us Fan Mail One Final Questionable episode for the year, where you send in your questions and I give you my questionable answers! This week I discuss transitioning to OT from teaching, the prevalence of burnout in rural areas and how to respectfully quit your job.  To have your question answered on the next podcast, send me a DM on instagram (@Hollytheot_podcast).  https://www.instagram.com/t...

Send us Fan Mail BONUS EPISODE  A fun chat with the pods number 1 fan and all round legend, Kaine! Kaine is a FIFO Diesel Mechanic who know a thing or 2 about OT! A very non-serious look into our lives.  Hope you love it!

Send us Fan Mail This week I am joined  by the wonderful Chris Antartis, the director of Rebel Recruitment, as he unravels the secrets of successful allied health recruitment.  We dive into hot topics of: Starting your job hunt, LinkedIn, the benefits of using a recruitment consultant and so much more! Chris can be contacted through:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-antartis-recruitment/ https:/...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to episode 43 of Holly the OT podcast! Today's episode is with the wonderful Clare Batkin from Your OT Tutor.  Clare and I chat all things student placement, how to be a great clinical supervisor, navigating the NDIS as a new grad, the role of universities in preventing early year burnout and SO much more.  Clare shares about some exciting things in the works at...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Holly the OT Podcast! Today's Therapist Talks episode is with the incredible Justin Boulos, who is the face behind Wheelieworx.  Justin and I talk all things AT and Wheelchair prescription, the anatomy you need to know, tips for working with suppliers, good PD if you want to get into equipment and SO much more.  Check Justin out at: https://www.instagram.com/w...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Holly the OT! This weeks episode is another Questionable ep - your questions, my questionable answers.  1. Is travelling instead of starting my new grad year a good idea?  2. How to answer other students when you are on a school visit and they are asking why they can't come to OT 3. Is getting cold feet about a job normal? 

Send us Fan Mail G'day guys - welcome back to Holly the OT podcast! Today's episode is with the incredible Liv Stuchbery. Liv is an incredible OT who has been working for the past 18 months. In this time she has learnt the power of her own regulation in supporting families, how to truly collaborate with the families you are supporting and tackling intrusive thoughts as an OT.  Liv shares...

Send us Fan Mail G'day guys, welcome back to another episode of Holly the OT! This weeks episode is all about the questions you should be asking in your interview for your new graduate position! I cover understanding what really is a "new graduate program", how you can better understand what support is being offered to you, asking about pay and more! As always this episode is brough...

Send us Fan Mail G'day legends.  Episode 37 of the podcast is here with absolute legend of an OT, Maddie Doyle.  Maddie is based in the Hunter Region (NSW), and is incredibly experienced across a heap of OT areas.  Maddie shares her journey to become an OT after being told she would never get in, and how her career has progressed from there. Maddie shares some tips for the new grad job hunt,...

Send us Fan Mail G'day guys!  Welcome back to another episode of Holly the OT. Thanks so much for tuning in.  This weeks episode is "Questionable". Your questions - my questionable advice. This weeks focus is all about NEW GRADS. I cover:  - Ahpra rego - What to look for in a workplace  - Billables  - Pay  - What questions you might be asked in an interview, and more! As always, thi...

Send us Fan Mail G'day guys and welcome back to another ep of Holly the OT podcast! Today's episode is a quick rapid fire of things you can do to combat burnout: 1. Stop Apologizing 2. Verbalize your boundaries 3. Make the most of your supervision 4. Prioritize you OUTSIDE OF OT As always, this episode is brought to you by In Reach Co. (www.inreachco.com.au).  Follow me on Instagram: www...

Send us Fan Mail Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode of Holly the OT! I am so excited to have the wonderful Rob  Martinez on today's episode.  Rob is my old boss, and the owner of Outback Therapy and Raymond Terrace Therapy.  Rob shares his journey of becoming a Physiotherapist, his challenges as a New Graduate, what lead him to opening up 2 businesses and some exciting opportunities. ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Holly the OT! This week, I am chatting with Kaya Lyons and Lee Maitz; two incredible powerhouse OT's. Kaya and Lee are bringing the Body Mind Spirit tour around the country and you should definitely check it out. Separately and together, Kaya and Lee are doing incredibly innovative and person focused things across the OT profession. We are s...