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The Power of Showing Up

Wed, 1 Jun 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Topics discussed: The opportunity I was honored to be a part of The power of doing and not just saying or telling Always learning How our personal lives can shape our professional lens Mentioned Resources: 100 Episode Celebration: Why of OT Schoolhouse Thoughts on How OTs Can...

Limb Differences and Occupational Therapy with Audrey Spikes

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Audrey and Sarah discuss: Pivotal moment in your lyfe in regards to your limb differences Importance of language Types of limb differences Congenital versus acquired limb differences Her experience going from patient to practitioner Mental health implications for people with l...

We Bought A... And Other Lyfe Insights

Wed, 9 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Discussion Points: Lyfe update Imposter syndrome Disconnect from the profession Creative slump Recovering perfectionist Changes coming to the show Mentioned resources: OT 4 Lyfe Discord Server: Click here to create a free account and sign in Occupied episode: Occupied Update W...

12 Lessons From 12 Years as an Occupational Therapist

Mon, 8 Nov 2021 04:16:42 +0000

Discussion Points: What I wished I would have known when I was an OT student Lessons learned from the field International volunteer experiences Overcoming challenges Mentioned Resources: Slides from Winston-Salem State University presentation World Federation of Occupational T...

Pregnancy, Perspective, and an Emergency Procedure

Mon, 4 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Discussion Points: My emergency surgery experience Planning for having a baby with work and finances Positioning at night for optimal comfort while pregnant Navigating pregnancy/ motherhood while also being an OT practitioner The role of OT in postpartum depression Advice to p...

Lyfe Updates

Tue, 8 Jun 2021 19:58:31 +0000

Discussion Points: Pregnancy Emergency surgery Labor and delivery Changes in routines Meaningful occupations Mentioned Resources: The Occupation of Being Pregnant Contact the Show: Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/ Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/ Instagram: https://www.i...

The Occupation of Being Pregnant

Mon, 10 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Miranda and Sarah discuss: Changes in our identities since becoming pregnant Occupational transitions during pregnancy Expectations of pregnancy versus reality The realness of brain fog Maternal mental health Impact of our work on family planning Pregnancy hacks Mentioned Reso...

Occupational Therapy Associations

Mon, 5 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Discussion Points: Types of occupational therapy associations The importance of being a member of your OT associations Benefits of OT associations Association conferences Cost and payment schedule of membership Non-OT associations OT 4 Lyfe & OT Schoolhouse Giveaway Mentioned...