The Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast

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A show that brings you the most up to date information, insights and chat from Occupational Therapy (OT) services across Ireland. This podcast has something for everyone interested in health and wellbeing. Hosted by OTs Jen Trzeciak and Dr Áine O'Dea, you will hear from people in range of areas of service provision, research and education. Get inspired, form connections and find out from experts in the field about how Occupational Therapy can support everyone's health and wellbeing. Disclaimer: This podcast is for the purpose of education only and is not a replacement for therapy.

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It's a Balancing Act! Developing healthy habits as busy OTs with Jen Trzeciak and Aideen Ruttledge 01.10.2023 36:04

Aideen and Jen discuss the importance of work-life balance and signs of burnout. Both share their experiences of feeling of overwhelm at different stages of their careers. Jen shares the moment she realised she was feeling burnt out and had to make changes in her life with Aideen discussing why she finds maintaining a healthy work life balance easier said than done due to technology and working fr...

Communication Is Key: Advice On Raising the OT Profile with Social Media Expert Caroline O' Neill 24.09.2023 33:58

In this episode, we have special guest, Caroline O'Neill. Caroline is a digital creator, entrepreneur, and the founder of Digg For Success, an organisation that helps businesses utilise social media to grow their brand and achieve success. She is also the co-founder of the Northern Ireland Social Media Awards, recognising excellence in the digital realm. Caroline's passion for making a difference...

Developing A Tool Box To Navigate Trauma: Insights from the OT Coach Padraig Danaher 17.09.2023 36:26

In this episode we talk to Padraig Danaher, The OT Coach. Padraig is an Occupational Therapist with a focus on trauma, sensory-attachment, positive psychology, and coaching. Padraig joins us to share his expertise and insights on his unique approach to working with young people who have experienced trauma. Throughout the episode, Padraig emphasises the importance of building a toolkit of different...

Multiple Perspectives: Navigating the system with paediatric specialist, researcher, and parent Eavan Rooney 10.09.2023 37:10

Eavan Rooney is an inspirational OT who has worked in services at the cutting edge of international best practice. When Eavan realised that HSE services couldn't meet the needs of some paediatric clients in her community, so set up her own clinic to meet these needs. In this episode Eavan tells us: why she chose to move back into working in the HSE how having a daughter who was born with a physica...

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! Introducing the Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast with Jen Trzeciak and Aideen Ruttledge 03.09.2023 35:01

Welcome to the first episode of the Irish Occupational Therapy podcast! In this exciting debut, your hosts Jen Trzeciak and Aideen Ruttledge introduce themselves and their reasons for starting this podcast. Both are experienced Occupational Therapists who share a passion for the profession and a desire to promote it in Ireland and beyond. Jen and Aideen take us on a journey through their personal...

Introducing The Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast (trailer) 17.07.2023 0:40

Welcome to the Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast, hosted by Occupational Therapists Jen Trzeciak and Aideen Ruttledge. We delve into the world of Occupational Therapy and its benefits for people of all ages and abilities. Our aim is to provide valuable insights to Occupational Therapists, healthcare professionals, OT service users, and anyone interested in the field. Through expert interviews, we...