OT Yourself to Freedom

What really happens when you become a mum, and why does no one talk about the emotional shift? In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast , host Beki Eakins is joined by her client Helen Buteux, an occupational therapist who supports mums through the transition into motherhood using both her professional OT training and her lived experience as a mum of two. This honest and grounding con...

If you're an OT (or allied health professional) still sending paper handouts, long follow-up emails, or stick-figure drawings, this episode will completely shift how you think about home programs. In this powerful and practical conversation, Beki Eakins is joined by Laura Simmons, an Australian occupational therapist turned digital health innovator and founder of Theratrak. Laura shares how she we...

In this deeply personal episode of the OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast , Beki Eakins shares a truthful reflection on 2025, six years after leaving the NHS as a Band 6 occupational therapist. This is not a training episode. There is no strategy or framework to follow. Instead, this episode offers an honest look at what it really means to build freedom as an occupational therapist, financially, emoti...

What’s possible for occupational therapists beyond burnout, rigid systems and traditional career paths? In this special compilation episode , host Beki Eakins brings together powerful conversations from across 2025, featuring occupational therapists from the UK, Australia, Canada and beyond who have created businesses, roles and lifestyles aligned with their values. You’ll hear honest stories abou...

Is obsession a flaw or a superpower? In this episode, Beki Eakins explores why hyperfocus, intensity, and drive are essential for Occupational Therapists building an online business and creating freedom.  You’ll Learn: Why obsession is a strength, not a flaw The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur Why visibility and consistency matter for OTs online How hyperfocus helps build expertis...

A practical guide for OTs ready to build an online business safely while earning alongside their current role. In this empowering episode, Beki Eakins explains how occupational therapists can start a profitable online business without taking big financial risks. Learn the mindset, strategy and practical steps to build freedom while still working your day job. So many occupational therapists dream...

In this inspiring episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins reconnects with former client and paediatric Occupational Therapist Alex Viera - now known for her transformational work with mothers through The Regulated Mama and for her bold move into creating a freedom-style OT business. This episode is essential listening for Occupational Therapists who are burnt out, craving a...

In today’s powerful episode of OT Yourself to Freedom , host Beki Eakins explores a conversation that most occupational therapists rarely hear inside traditional services — yet it’s one of the biggest opportunities for our profession: Ageing is not decline. Ageing is an occupational transition. And OTs are perfectly placed to lead the way. This episode challenges the fear-based, symptom-obsessed m...

If you’re an Occupational Therapist feeling stretched by long waiting lists, high demand, or the emotional weight of supporting neurodivergent families, this episode may be exactly what you need. In Episode 111, host Beki Eakins speaks with Anna Willis, a highly specialised Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner, about how she transitioned from a traditiona...

If you have ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you are constantly pushing yourself to keep up in your business or workplace, this episode will feel like a powerful exhale. In this conversation, Beki sits down with Renae Fieck , Occupational Therapist, cycle alignment mentor and author of Cycle Sync Your Business . Together, they explore why so many women in business (especially OTs transiti...

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, host Beki Eakins ( Business Mindset Coach, and Lifestyle Mentor for OTs) speaks with Sarita Sloane, Occupational Therapist, Yoga Therapist, and founder of Sunshine OT & Yoga . Sarita is also the creator of The Embodied OT Program - a transformational training that weaves somatic awareness, yoga philosophy, and nervous-system science into the core of o...

In this empowering episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast , host Beki Eakins talks with Lynsay McFarlane-Shaw, a pioneering Occupational Therapist and supervision specialist who’s redefining what true professional support looks like. Lynsay shares how she rebuilt her career after burnout, creating an Occupational Therapy supervision model that prioritises well-being, reflection, and growth...

So many clients, and contacts ask us this question, so we decided to break it down in detail. In short - if you are not yet making money, then in most cases it is the wrong decision to use Kajabi.  If you decide you wish to explore our offer on Kajabi, and receive our support then you can either send me a message, saying Kajabi, and we can discuss it more. Or you can get started using this af...

In this honest and powerful episode, Beki Eakins talks about one of the most misunderstood topics for occupational therapists in business: SALES. Beki shares how her life and business changed because someone was brave enough to sell to her. She opens up about how ethical selling is not about being pushy or manipulative, but about helping others transform their lives. If you’ve ever felt uncomforta...

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom , Beki speaks with Brad Williams about his journey from baker to occupational therapist, and how his passion for helping others led him to create the groundbreaking Drive With Me programme. In the episode, Brad shares why freedom is not only about more time off. It is also about financial security, stability for staff and families, and creating programs th...

Do your daily habits actually reflect your goals? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom , Beki delivers a truth-bomb disguised as a goblin and one that’s about to get seriously real about the gap between your dreams and your actions. What if a little version of Beki sat on your shoulder for 7 days, watching your every move? Would she see you building the business and life you say you want? Or...

In this episode, Beki takes you behind the scenes of what freedom truly means when you step away from traditional OT systems. From witnessing the beauty of a lunar eclipse in North Wales to world schooling her children in Kenya and Australia, she shares how creating an online occupational therapy business gave her the choice to live deliberately, in alignment with her values. You will discover: Wh...

Ready to reignite your passion for occupational therapy and create a career that fuels you instead of draining you? In this inspiring episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins chats with Rhiannon Crispe, Australian occupational therapist, founder of the OT Lifestyle Movement, and co-creator of the groundbreaking The Burn In Model. Rhiannon shares how she moved from traditional hospital and re...

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast , business mindset and lifestyle coach Beki Eakins is joined by Rachel Elliott , an Australian occupational therapist with more than 20 years of experience, primarily in paediatrics. Rachel shares her professional journey — from working in public health to building a group private practice, and ultimately creating her current business, Nurturin...

What does success really mean for occupational therapists? Is it the size of your clinic, the number of staff you employ, or the impact you have on families? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom , Beki speaks with Alyce Svensk , an experienced paediatric OT and business mentor, about the courage it takes to close a thriving practice and redefine what freedom looks like as an OT entrepreneur....

Welcome to the 100th episode of OT Yourself to Freedom. One hundred conversations about freedom. One hundred lessons in business, alignment, and energy. One hundred reminders that OTs are not meant to be boxed in, burnt out, or stuck in systems that do not give back. In this special milestone episode, Beki reflects on the journey from OT burnout to building a thriving online business, coaching hun...

In this episode of OT Soft Freedom Podcast , host Beki Eakins sits down with Lisa Baxter Hong , an experienced occupational therapist turned entrepreneur, to explore how she transitioned from running a successful brick-and-mortar practice to becoming a global leader in online dementia care education. If you are an occupational therapist (OT) who has ever wondered how to align your business with yo...

In this empowering episode of OT Yourself to Freedom , business mindset and lifestyle coach Beki Eakins dives deep into the real reason many Occupational Therapists stay stuck - and how to break free. If you’ve been waiting for more time, more energy, or more qualifications before creating your dream business, this episode is your wake-up call. Beki shares powerful mindset shifts inspired by Bob P...

Welcome back to OT Yourself to Freedom! In this soul-nourishing episode, I’m joined by Kelsey, an inspiring OT, entrepreneur, and deeply intuitive human for a conversation about the power of the pause . Together we unpack what it means to trust yourself , how to honour your own timing in business, and why rest can be a radical act of alignment. Kelsey shares how she navigated uncertainty, release,...

Are you constantly overthinking, planning everything to a tee, and still not making the moves you want in business? This episode is for the high-achieving OTs, the perfectionists, and the planners who feel stuck despite giving it their all. Beki is joined by Aaron Shaw , Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, Strength Coach, and Host of the Healthspan Digest podcast, for an honest and p...