Integrative OT

Welcome everyone to Integrative OT's last podcast episode! I have so enjoyed having everyone here to follow along on this journey & sincerely hope you've been able to walk away with new knowledge that has helped strengthen your occupational participation and engagement!  For my last episode, I interviewed the lovely Allie Parsons, Functional Nutritionist (website  https://www.offbeet...

Have you ever heard of Spiritual Direction? If you have, have you ever wondered what it's all about? What is the difference in spirituality and religion? How is this different than biblical counseling? Randi is an amazing human being & I have had the pleasure of getting to know her better over the last 2 years or so. If you're interested in reaching out to her please email her at 4Ra...

Join Integrative OT this July with a re-release of a very popular episode: Occupational Therapists are the original life coaches. Enjoy!

This episode is dedicated to my SIL! It's all about risky play and creativity. I hope you feel empowered to let your children run wild ;) Enjoy!

Today we are talking with Dr. Stephanie Perez, PT from Empowered Wellness about all things pelvic floor health! We discuss all the things: pee, poop, sex, and help after birth (so may not be suitable for little ears).  Check Stephanie out here:  empoweredwellnesspt.com & pelvicptmama on IG 

I've had a couple of people ask about more information on primitive reflexes, so I thought I would put out a bonus episode on what primitive reflexes are, which ones OTs' look at & why and how we test them. 

Join Emily with Little Fern Forest and me as we discuss Forest Kindergartens and all things Nature Based OT :)  If you are interested in learning more about her program, she is on IG at Little Fern Forest or at her website here:  https://www.littlefernforest.com/

Welcome to Episode 3! I've done it...I have found a functional medicine pediatric nurse practitioner in Birmingham!! Jenn is so warm, approachable & down to earth. She is also incredibly knowledgable and works with not only kids- but the whole family! Please give this episode a listen and reach out to her today :)  Jenn's website: wellrootedal.com Instagram: jennd_functional_np

Hello everyone! As spring is quickly approaching, I wanted to put out this re-release from season one on the bountiful and wonderful effects of Grounding aka Earthing. Get barefoot in the grass and enjoy :) 

Welcome back to Season 3! I am stoked to have the beautiful, talented Allie Parsons with us today and talk all things food :) Below you will find Allie's information if you want to get in touch further. As always, let me know what you think! Happy listening.  Allie's website:  https://www.offbeetholisticfdn.com/ Allie's book "Wilted Women":  https://www.amazon.com/Wilted-W...

In Season 3, podcasts will come monthly instead of bi-monthly.  I wanted to start this season off with a re-release. Here we hear from two of my favorite people and my two massage therapists as they give us an inside look into massage and its many benefits. I chose to re-release this episode in the winter in order to remind you all that self-care is so vital & necessary and even moreso in the...

Grief is so hard, all the time, but especially around the holidays. We recently lost our dog of 12.5 years, my therapy pup Rio, and one of my best friends recently lost her mom. So this re-release is honor of Ama and for all of you out there who are grieving your special person this holiday season. I send all my love through this time! 

Hey guys! This episode was from really early on in season 1, but it's on the lymphatic system and it's role in our immune, gut & skin health so I wanted to put it back out into the Podcast Universe since this is the time of year everyone seems to be getting sick! 

Book: Discovering the inner mother a guide to healing the mother wound and claiming your personal power by Bethany Webster

Join Integrative OT in learning about breath work and it's many offerings. Breathing is an occupation none of us think about often, but Diane shares what can happen when we intentionally focus and hold space for our most innate, unconscious occupation.  Get in touch with Diane here: dianeb402@gmail.com Visit her class on 30A here: www.balance30A.com

I have had a few friends ask about the perimenopause transition for women, so here is your podcast, friends! I hope you find the information helpful for supportive occupations during this journey. Remember: love your bodies and give them the grace & rest they need during this time!

In this episode, I have a special guest: Camille DeSantis, LMT. Here we talk about a group we created: Heeling Cancer for all cancer survivors in the Birmingham, AL area. Give it a listen and reach out if you'd like to join, share with someone who might enjoy it, or pass along to a healthcare provider you think might like to be our guest hiker for the day! You can check out the list of hikes...

Hello & welcome back from a summer break! I am excited to share with you today the long-promised Part 2 of the functional nutrition podcast. Today we dive into how nutrition impacts hormones from cortisol to estrogen and everywhere in between. I also discuss circadian rhythm and sleep giving practical tips on how to live your healthiest life through nutrition and sleep!

I am super pumped for this episode as it is essentially the culmination of my doctoral project for my degree! I talk alllll things climate change/sustainability from an occupational lens. We dive deep into looking into how our occupations either help or harm the planet and what we can be doing better. If you're interested in the references, please reach out & I can supply you with those :...

Join Integrative OT for Episode 9 all about the similarities between dyslexia, ADHD and executive dysfunction. 

In this episode, we dive deep into the effects of trauma on the body, how moving our body helps and specifically into the occupation of dance. I have attached the references mentioned in the podcast for further reading if anyone is interested! Enjoy :) https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daac172   https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01389 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-022-09363-4 https://doi.org/10.108...

Happy OT Month! In Episode 7 we are diving into my favorite occupation: play! I will discuss the neuroscience behind play, what skills it helps develop and take away tips for how to best play with your child to build executive functioning and resiliency. We will even hear from fun guests on the importance of play :) Hope you enjoy!

Hey guys! Join me today as I interview Rene Yerby, PT, CST and learn about craniosacral therapy. I am so excited to have her share her wisdom and knowledge and excited for you to hear about it and hopefully try something new in your holistic wellness journey!

In this episode, we dive into psychosocial components of women across the lifespan.