OT Yourself to Freedom

Why do some Occupational Therapists build successful businesses while others give up before they ever gain momentum? In this episode of   OT Yourself to Freedom , Beki Eakins explores one of the biggest misconceptions about building an online Occupational Therapy business. It's not a lack of talent, qualifications or even money that stops most OTs. It's underestimating the energy required to...

What if the very thing making you a brilliant occupational therapist is also stopping your business from growing? In this episode, I explore one of the hardest lessons I've had to learn as an OT entrepreneur: letting go of control. Many occupational therapists build businesses that depend entirely on them. Every client, every decision and every problem sits on their shoulders. The result is more p...

Are you an occupational therapist whose diary is packed, yet you still feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and financially stuck? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom , Beki Eakins explores one of the most common patterns she sees among occupational therapists, particularly OT business owners and private practice clinicians. Many OTs believe their biggest challenge is time management, marketing, or...

What if the future of occupational therapy doesn't belong to the people who play it safe? In this thought-provoking episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki explores why occupational therapists are uniquely positioned to create change, challenge outdated systems, and build innovative careers that align with their values. Across the UK, Australia, Canada, the USA and beyond, OTs are faci...

What happens when Occupational Therapy no longer feels aligned with the life you want to live? In this inspiring episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins sits down with Occupational Therapist and entrepreneur Mel Homan, founder of Premium Sensory, to discuss her journey from OT burnout to building a thriving business that creates meaningful impact for children and families. Like...

Are Occupational Therapists being protected by their communities, or are they being held back by them? In this thought-provoking episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast , Beki explores a controversial topic that many Occupational Therapists experience but few openly discuss: the culture of fear surrounding business, money, entrepreneurship, coaching programmes, and alternative career paths w...

Occupational Therapy is changing. More Occupational Therapists are questioning burnout, stress, and the sustainability of traditional practice models, and exploring new ways of working that support both client outcomes and practitioner wellbeing. In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom , we explore how somatic practices and nervous system regulation are transforming the way OTs work, think, and...

Are you an Occupational Therapist feeling burnt out, emotionally exhausted, underpaid, or stuck in a career that no longer feels aligned, but still unable to walk away? In this powerful episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins explores the hidden danger of the “so-so” life many Occupational Therapists find themselves trapped in. Not miserable enough to leave, but not fulfilled enough to trul...

What if the thing holding your OT business back isn’t strategy… but ego? Not the loud, arrogant kind. The quieter version that disguises itself as perfectionism, overthinking, “being ethical”, or constantly waiting until you feel ready. In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins explores the hidden ways ego keeps occupational therapists stuck, invisible, and afraid to fully sho...

You studied for years. You carry complex caseloads. You change people’s lives. So why does your pay as an occupational therapist still feel… limited? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki dives into the reality of OT salaries in 2026, and why so many occupational therapists feel financially capped despite their skills and experience. This is an honest conversation about money in...

You have the degree. The experience. The qualifications. So why do you still feel like a fraud? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins breaks down why imposter syndrome is one of the biggest reasons occupational therapists stay stuck when building an online business. This is a direct, honest conversation about what is actually holding you back, and why “waiting until you’re...

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom , Beki explores one of the most overlooked yet critical factors behind sustainable business success… energy. Not strategy. Not funnels. Not perfect messaging. But the actual physical, mental, and emotional energy required to keep showing up long after the initial excitement fades. After working with hundreds of occupational therapists and entrepreneurs, Be...

Are you an Occupational Therapist feeling burnt out… stuck in back-to-back sessions… and wondering if there’s another way to use your OT skills? In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast , Beki speaks with former client, and Occupational Therapist Ivan Hardcastle, who is closing his paediatric clinic to move fully online as an ADHD parent coach. After being told by his doctor he was “k...

Most OT business owners avoid their numbers. Not because they don’t care. Because they don’t understand them. And when you don’t understand your numbers, growth feels stressful. Decisions feel risky. Scaling feels uncertain. In this episode, Beki Eakins sits down with accountant Fiona Jansen to talk about why business owners ignore their finances, and what to do instead. This conversation breaks d...

You’re not overwhelmed.  You’re out of control. That’s not harsh, it’s accurate.  Because if you look closely… Your calendar is full Your time feels gone Your results aren’t matching the effort That’s not because you’re doing too much. It’s because there’s no clear control over: what you say yes to what actually matters what moves things forward Most people stay stuck here because “overw...

What If Your Business Was Built Around Your Life… Not The Other Way Round? Today’s episode is a little different. No strategy breakdown. No funnels. No scaling tactics. Instead, I’m taking you inside something much simpler… A completely normal Wednesday. Not a highlight reel. Not a “perfect day”. Just a real look at how my life actually flows when a business is designed intentionally. Because when...

You built a successful business. Clients are coming in, the calendar is full, the team is growing, and from the outside everything looks brilliant. So why does it still feel exhausting? In this episode, Beki Eakins speaks directly to occupational therapists who already run a successful business but feel stretched, boxed in, or quietly wondering if there is a better way to work. Many OT entrepreneu...

What do you actually want to be known for as an occupational therapist? It is a question that most OTs rarely stop to ask themselves. Between paperwork, caseloads, targets and the daily pressure of clinical work, many therapists end up simply trying to get through the week. But according to Beki Eakins, most OTs did not spend years training just to become average clinicians quietly blending into t...

When a Launch Doesn’t Go the Way You Expected You put yourself out there. You promoted your offer. You hosted the webinar, event, or workshop. People showed interest… and then everything went quiet. If you’ve ever experienced that strange moment after launching something where you start questioning everything, this episode is for you. In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom , Beki talks about wh...

You do not need more qualifications, more time, or more confidence to start a business. You need to start. In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast , Beki Eakins breaks down what actually matters when starting a business,  and why so many capable people stay stuck in planning mode. If you have been thinking about starting for months (or years), this will challenge you to stop wai...

Did you leave employment for freedom… only to feel more trapped than ever? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast , Beki explores why so many occupational therapists unintentionally build businesses that mirror the very jobs they wanted to escape. If your diary is full, your business looks successful on paper, but you feel exhausted, stretched, and constantly “on” - this episode is for...

What happens when your OT career is suddenly put on pause because life takes you abroad? In this inspiring episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast , host Beki Eakins sits down with occupational therapist and entrepreneur Rachel Dexter to explore her journey from NHS clinician to business owner, after relocating overseas and being unable to practise as an OT. Rachel shares how moving to Denma...

Have you ever wondered why so many passionate occupational therapists quietly walk away from the profession, even when they still care deeply about their clients? In this powerful episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast , Beki Eakins explores the real reason behind OT burnout. It is not just workload, staffing shortages, or long days. It is compromised values . If you are an occupational the...

Starting a business rarely looks like the polished launches you see online. Instead, it’s confusing, overwhelming, lonely, and often deeply uncomfortable. In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom podcast , Beki Eakins speaks honestly about the messy beginning of entrepreneurship. The fear, the self-doubt, the lack of structure, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with building something fr...

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom podcast, Beki Eakins challenges one of the most deeply ingrained beliefs in caring professions and entrepreneurship, that burnout is inevitable and even admirable. Burnout is not proof that you care more. It is not a sign that you are doing meaningful work. It is a warning that you are out of alignment with your body, you...