Keeping Up with the Occupations

Listen in to learn what Season Six has in store for you!

Come along to learn about what OT ‘looks like’ in some traditional settings such as acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and long-term care.  These settings can seem similar at first but do have very different populations, goals, and treatment plans.  This episode may help solidify your interest in the profession of OT and may help you ‘see yourself’ working in these settings.

This episode explores OT’s role in different OT settings such as Outpatient, Schools, Academia, and Entrepreneurship.  Occupational Therapy Practitioners can be found in many settings.  Listen in to learn what OT ‘looks like’ in these four settings.  And sprinkled in are our setting specific OT Hot Takes! 

In this episode of Keeping Up with the Occupations, we explore the often overlooked role of occupational therapy in sports performance. From debunking common myths to breaking down how OTs enhance physical, cognitive, and mental skills, we highlight how they help athletes not just return to play but truly excel. Tune in to discover why, if sports are occupations, occupational therapy belongs on th...

This episode explores a topic that is often underrepresented in occupational therapy: the role of OT in supporting individuals experiencing addiction and recovery. We are joined by a special guest, Jamie, who is in long-term recovery from substance use. She shares her personal journey, the challenges she has faced, and the meaningful ways occupational therapy contributed to her recovery process.

In this episode of “Wait… That’s OT??”, we explore how occupational therapy supports the mental health and daily functioning of college students. From stress, anxiety, and burnout to sleep difficulties, time management, and social withdrawal, we discuss how these challenges impact everyday life and academic success. Through a relatable student case study, we highlight how OT helps build routines,...

Listen in as OT students ask and educate! “Tell me, What is OT?”

 In this episode, occupational therapy students share insights into both traditional and non-traditional roles in the field. From "typical" to innovative settings, they discuss how OT isevolving and how they're finding many unique paths possible for their careers. A fresh, inspiring look at what it means to be an OT today!

DISCLAIMER: These OT students are role playing pelvic health OTs in this episode to educate about the role occupational therapists play in pelvic health. Through evidence-based insights and simulated conversations,you'll gain a deeper understanding of how occupational therapy can support this often-overlooked area of care and enhances quality of life.  References: Heagy, K. R. (2025). Pelvic f...

This episode discusses the impact of invisible illness andthe role of occupational therapy. Listen as two people with different invisible illnesses share their story and learn tips on how occupational therapy can assist in the process of increasing quality of life through meaningful activities.

Whether you're deep into OT school, just starting to exploreit, or simply wondering what occupational therapists actually do day-to-day, this episode is for you.  This episode dives into one of the most important (and eye-opening) parts of OT education: fieldwork. It’s the moment you step out of the classroom and into the real-world clinics, schools, hospitals, community centers, and beyond.

Listen in as a diverse group of graduate students discuss the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion on college campuses and in the occupational therapy profession.

This interview style episode explores workplace wellness. Listen to learn a bit about how you can stay healthy and well at your job.

Have you ever wondered what occupational therapists do in the school setting? Listen to learn more while your hosts interview teachers and play a game!

Learn how fitness fits into the occupational therapy profession. From the benefits of being a fit practitioner to the benefits of having occupational therapists in fitness centers...OTs 'fit'!!

Sometimes students can struggle to provide occupation based occupational therapy treatment while on fieldwork. Barriers to the provision of occupation focused sessions are discussed and solutions suggested.

In this episode, students interview non-OTs to determine if they know the difference between occupational and physical therapy. Do you know the difference? Listen to find out!

Students attended the American Occupational Therapy Association Conference in Orlando this year. Here, they share some advice and tips they learned along the way. You will hear from students and conference presenters. You won't want to miss these topics!

Listen in as students interview their friends about their perception of Occupational Therapy (OT); and learn what OT really is and how occupational therapists can address clients' mental health.

This game show format episode advocates for sleep as an important occupation. Listen to learn some techniques to improve the quality of your own sleep!

Learn the science behind brain breaks and how they can be used in our daily lives.  In addition, how can OTs use brain breaks in their OT practice?  Listen on to find out!

Considering an occupation in OT?  Or just want to know more about what OT is?  Listen to this informational episode to learn more!

Listen to learn about what occupations occupational therapists address with clients at each stage of the lifespan; and hear from people in those stages about what occupations they find important to them.

Listen to this round table discussion about the occupation of exercise and how to promote inclusivity in the fitness world.

Listen in as 5th year Occupational Therapy students discuss the difference between occupational and physical therapy based on perspectives of a variety of students and scholarly sources. The episode dives into the misconceptions and the true difference between the professions.