OT Yourself to Freedom

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 therapist feeling emotionally drained, disconnected from your work, or silently questioning whether you can keep going, this episode will help you understand what is really happening beneath the surface, and what your body has been trying to tell you all along.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode In this conversation, Beki dives deep into: Why many OTs experience moral exhaustion rather than simple burnout What a values ladder is, and how it influences your energy, motivation, and wellbeing How healthcare systems can force clinicians to sacrifice their highest values just to survive Why autonomy, integrity, and human connection matter more than productivity targets How constant documentation and tick-box assessments erode therapeutic relationships The physical cost of misaligned work (pain, fatigue, headaches, nervous system shutdown) Why “burnout” is often actually value grief How losing control over your diary and clinical judgement impacts creativity and fulfilment What changes when you build work around your values instead of the system’s A powerful reflection question to help you identify which value is being violated right now This episode is especially relevant if you have been searching for answers around: occupational therapist burnout leaving occupational therapy lack of autonomy in healthcare emotional exhaustion in OTs creating meaningful work as an OT Key Takeaway for Occupational Therapists You did not train to become an OT to stare at screens, rush human connection, or work against your clinical judgement. You trained because you care. And when your ability to practise with integrity, presence, and purpose is stripped away, your nervous system responds. Often through heaviness, resistance, fatigue, or disengagement. As Beki explains, this is not a mindset problem. It is a values violation.   A Question to Reflect On If you are currently feeling controlled, resentful, or trapped in your OT role, Beki invites you to ask: Which value on your ladder is being sacrificed right now, and who benefits from that sacrifice? Then ask your body: How long am I willing to pay this price?   Considering a Different Way Forward? Beki also shares how occupational therapists can reclaim autonomy by creating aligned, freedom-based online businesses, where you: Control your diary Decide how long you spend with clients Create offers that reflect your highest values Rediscover creativity, energy, and fulfilment If you have: 3 to 10 hours per week: OT Yourself to Freedom Membership 10+ hours per week: OT Freedom Collective (6-month intensive support programme) Both are designed to help OTs build meaningful income without sacrificing their health, family, or values. Links to Beki’s free mindset meditation and programme details can be found in the episode resources.   Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease..   Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here   About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.

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 from scratch. If you’re questioning whether you’re doing it right, wondering if you’ve got what it takes, or feeling stretched in every direction, this episode will help you understand that nothing has gone wrong. This is the process. Beki shares why chaos is normal at the start, how freedom can feel frightening before it feels empowering, and what really helps you move through this stage faster and with less emotional strain. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why the beginning of business feels messy, disorientating, and intense How entrepreneurship differs from traditional careers. No approval, no safety net, just you Why fear gets louder in your first year and how it actually keeps you sharp How waiting for permission holds you back and how to stop doing it Why most early fears are exaggerated and rarely linked to real risk The impact of loneliness as a solopreneur and why community matters Practical Tip from Beki: Keep a running list of tasks that drain you. Anything repetitive or unenjoyable becomes a future delegation or automation task. This simple habit protects your energy and helps your business grow sustainably. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.  

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, your values, and your life. This episode is an honest invitation to stop normalising exhaustion, martyrdom, and over-giving, particularly within occupational therapy, healthcare, and purpose-driven businesses, and to start taking ownership of the small, daily choices that quietly lead to burnout. If you are already feeling tired, bracing yourself for the year ahead, or telling yourself “this is just part of the job”, this conversation is for you. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

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 conversation explores the emotional impact of becoming a parent, the loss of confidence many mums experience, and how occupational therapy skills are uniquely placed to support mental wellbeing in early motherhood. Helen also shares how she built a freedom-based online business as an occupational therapist while on maternity leave, navigating broken sleep, identity shifts, and the realities of caring for young children. This episode is a must-listen for occupational therapists who feel called to create work that aligns with their values, lifestyle, and lived experience. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here About Helen Helen Buteux is a highly specialist paediatric occupational therapist with over a decade of experience supporting babies, young children, and their families in the early years. Her work combines strong clinical foundations with a compassionate understanding of motherhood. Helen supports new and expecting mums to feel calm, confident, and connected during early motherhood by caring for both the baby and the mother. Her work is rooted in three core pillars: Your Body, Your Baby, and Your Bond, recognising that when a baby is born, a mother is born too. Using an evidence-based yet gentle approach, Helen helps mums understand infant brain development, sensory play, motor milestones, emotional regulation, and matrescence, the identity shift into motherhood. Alongside this, she supports mums to protect their own wellbeing, confidence, and sense of self. As a mum herself, Helen understands first-hand how overwhelming early motherhood can feel, particularly when expectations do not match reality. Her work blends clinical expertise with lived experience to create a judgement-free space where mums can stop comparing, start trusting themselves, and feel empowered in their parenting choices. Helen is the creator of The EmpowerMum Method, a preventative and nurturing approach to early years development and maternal wellbeing, designed to help families thrive rather than just cope. You can find Helen on Instagram at @becoming_a_mummy, where she shares honest conversations about motherhood, baby development, and rebuilding confidence in the early years. Email: Email : helenbuteuxot@gmail.com Facebook : Helen Buteaux About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

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 went from paediatric OT to accidental tech founder, building a platform now used by clinics across Australia and internationally to help therapists bridge the gap between therapy sessions and real life, without burning out on admin.  In This Episode, You’ll Learn: - Why paper handouts fail (and what works better)- How Theratrak helps therapists turn session activities into engaging, trackable home programs- How gamification (badges, rewards, avatars) increases child and family engagement- What OTs need to know before building an app or digital product- The real costs of creating an app—and why revenue matters early- How digital tools can reduce travel, time, and cost barriers to therapy- Why therapists feel more confident when they can actually see what happens at home- How Laura manages mindset, confidence, and resilience as a female founder in tech- What “freedom” really looks like when you design a business around your values Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here About the Guest: Laura Simmons Laura Simmons is an Australian occupational therapist, digital health innovator, and founder of Theratrak, a platform transforming how therapists deliver home programs and engage with clients. With more than a decade of experience across paediatric, school-based, community, and clinic settings, Laura has built her career around solving practical challenges faced by OTs, families, and disability service providers. Inspired by the creativity and problem-solving at the heart of OT, Laura developed a passion for paediatrics early in her career. Her clinical work highlighted how much time therapists spent on documentation, follow-ups, and coordinating with families, sparking the idea for Theratrak. Today, Theratrak is used by clinics across Australia and internationally to create programs in minutes, support multi-carer collaboration, enable real-time client updates, and streamline waitlist management. Laura is recognised as a leader in digital transformation, advocating for practical, accessible technology that enhances practice and empowers therapists to deliver more personalised, impactful care. Want a 20% discount? Just mention the OT Yourself to Freedom podcast in the "where did you hear about us?" section, then you will receive a unique 20% discount code. Connect with Laura: Website: https://www.theratrak.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theratrak  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theratrak  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theratrak/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-simmons-a0447a95/  About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

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, emotionally and energetically. Beki reflects on walking away from traditional OT work in the UK, the frustration of rigid systems, paperwork and hierarchy, and the deep inner knowing that she was finished with employed OT work for good. She shares how freedom has evolved over six years, from a risky leap into the unknown to a sustainable, values-led business that supports family life and personal wellbeing. The episode also explores parts of business ownership that are rarely spoken about. The mental load, the responsibility, the fear during quieter months, and the reality that freedom does not mean less responsibility. It means choosing the responsibility you are willing to carry. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

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 about leaving the NHS, navigating burnout, overcoming imposter syndrome, building online and private practice businesses, and redefining what success looks like as an OT. From paediatrics and dementia care to leadership, embodiment, social media and ethical business growth, these conversations highlight the depth, creativity and impact of occupational therapy worldwide. This episode is designed to inspire occupational therapists heading into 2026, whether you’re curious about business, craving more flexibility, or simply wanting to reconnect with why you chose OT in the first place. In This Episode, You’ll Hear About: • Creating freedom-based OT businesses • Burnout, boundaries and nervous system regulation • Online work, private practice and alternative models • Leadership, confidence and authenticity as an OT • Ethical income, impact and alignment • Global OT perspectives and shared professional values Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

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 expertise and momentum Why freedom comes after intensity, not before   Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here 00:55 – Why obsession and hyperfocus are misunderstood traits for Occupational Therapists 03:32 – How hyperfocus creates flow, productivity, and entrepreneurial momentum 06:49 – The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur for OTs building a business 10:09 – Why obsession helps you push through failure, rejection, and discomfort 21:41 – Reframing hyperfocus as a gift for creating freedom and long-term success About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.    

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 of creating more freedom, increasing their income and enjoying their work again, but fear of financial risk often stops them from getting started. In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins answers one of the most common questions OTs ask: “How can I start a business without risking everything?” Beki breaks down why traditional brick-and-mortar business models are outdated for modern OTs and explains how you can build an online, freedom-based business using your existing OT skills, free tools and just 10–12 hours per week, all while keeping the safety of your current role. From global client success stories to practical guidance on offers, mindset shifts, and income planning, this episode gives you a realistic and empowering roadmap to start earning online as an occupational therapist. Whether you’re a solo parent, the main earner or simply craving more flexibility, Beki shows how you can grow your business gradually, sustainably and confidently. You’ll also learn why there’s never a “perfect” time to start, how to navigate the temporary “sacrifice season”, and what to do to protect your financial stability while building your business on the side. If you’ve been waiting for permission to pursue the life you want, this is it. This episode is perfect for OTs wanting: Less burnout and more autonomy A flexible online income stream Financial security while growing a business Step-by-step guidance from an experienced OT business mentor A clear pathway into freedom-based entrepreneurship Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here03:45 The problem with outdated OT business models 05:50 How OTs worldwide are creating online income 06:20 Helping OTs design and package profitable offers 06:50 How many hours you really need (and how to find them) 10:00 Starting with free tools (Zoom, Canva, social media) 14:50 Understanding the “sacrifice season” 17:00 Juggling business with parenting and family life 18:35 What happens when an OT finally creates time freedom 20:00 Why rolling income creates safety 22:30 Lean months vs big months 24:10 Imperfect action → faster business growth 26:15 Playing small vs permission to grow 28:50 The cost of not starting 31:00 Your action step: What would you do if you couldn’t fail? About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.      

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 autonomy, or curious about building a flexible, values-aligned OT business. Alex shares how she moved from clinical exhaustion into a life and business led by intuition, nervous system regulation and authenticity. In this conversation, Beki and Alex dive into: - burnout among paediatric OTs- nervous system regulation for therapists and mothers- OT entrepreneurship and freedom-style business models- human design and energy-aligned marketing-  authentic content creation without fear-  the journey from 1:1 coaching to digital community- nature-based practice and the emerging Farm OT model- combining motherhood with meaningful, sustainable work- healing your nervous system to unlock clarity and confidence This episode is perfect for Occupational Therapists wanting more control, flexibility, emotional wellbeing, and purpose-driven business growth. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Connect with Alex Viera Alex Viera is a paediatric OT and the creator of The Regulated Mama, where she helps overwhelmed mothers and neurodivergent women find calm through nervous system regulation. After leaving the traditional OT world behind, Alex now blends her clinical skills with intuitive, heart-led coaching—and is stepping into nature-led practice with her new Farm OT project. Instagram: @the.confident.parent The Regulated Mama App: community, coaching & tools https://linktr.ee/the.confident.parent   00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 03:20 – Taking the Leap of Faith into OT Entrepreneurship 06:15 – Quitting the 9–5 OT Job & Building an Online Community 10:10 – Human Design, Projector Energy & Making Business Work for You 14:05 – Healing, Fear of Judgement & Posting Authentic Content 17:30 – Ego, Nervous System Patterns & Emotional Safety in Business 21:22 – The Birth of The Confident Parent & The Regulated Mama App   About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

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 messaging dominating social media and shines a light on what ageing really is: a series of evolving roles, routines, identities and occupations that require skilled, holistic support. If you’re an Occupational Therapist interested in expanding beyond the paediatric world, building a freedom-based online business, or stepping into a niche with enormous demand, this episode is essential listening. What This Episode Covers How social media algorithms distort our perception of ageing Why OTs’ views on ageing are often unintentionally skewed The neuroscience behind midlife brain changes Historical perspectives: When ageing was honoured, not feared   Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

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 traditional, high-pressure clinical service into creating Calm Club - a parent-led online programme that is transforming home life for families. This conversation explores what happens when we stop focusing solely on “fixing the child” and instead support parents to understand sensory needs and develop their own self-regulation. By shifting the model, outcomes improve, families feel more empowered, and practitioners reduce burnout while reclaiming their time and energy. What You’ll Learn in This Episode - Why traditional one-to-one OT services often lead to exhaustion and waiting lists- The importance of supporting the parent’s nervous system as well as the child’s- How sensory integration can be embedded into everyday family routines- The practical steps involved in shifting from a clinic-based approach to an online programme- What sustainable, neuroaffirming practice looks like in real home environments- How Calm Club creates more capacity, calm and connection for families and practitioners alike If you’re considering evolving your practice, offering support online, or simply want deeper insight into sensory regulation within families, this episode will be valuable, grounding and inspiring. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Meet Anna Anna Willis is a highly specialised occupational therapist and Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner. She is the director of Active Play Therapies, an independent Dorset based occupational therapy and clinical psychology practice. Anna set Calm Club up following the never ending demand for sensory-based support for neurodiverse children, and her own experience of becoming a parent and experiencing overwhelm, requiring her to put her regulation theory and skills into direct practice for herself and her family.   Anna loves being creative and playful, and following this passion to support neurodiverse families is creating a growing platform to support parents to tap into this for themselves. Calm Club pulls on sensory integration theory, emotional regulation techniques and play - for all ages. Anna is passionate about combining her ‘bricks and mortar’ and online worlds together to create a truly excellent service for families to feel supported, whilst allowing Anna the time to spend with her own family.  You can follow Anna at @annawillisot on Instagram and Anna Willis OT on Facebook. To find more about Calm Club, click here. 01:25 – Starting Active Play Therapies Anna shares how and why she moved from the NHS into independent paediatric OT practice. 04:53 – The Waiting List Problem The moment Anna realised the traditional model was no longer sustainable for her or for families. 06:17 – The Birth of Calm Club How becoming a parent and experiencing overwhelm reshaped her understanding of regulation and support. 10:38 – Supporting the Family System, Not Just the Child The shift from intervention on the child to empowerment with the parent. 31:52 – Money Mindset & Sustainable Practice Anna reflects on pricing, accessibility, and why charging appropriately allows better quality support. About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

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 transitioning online) struggle with burnout, lack of consistency, emotional highs and lows, and ongoing fatigue. The truth is this: Your hormones are not the issue. Your business model is. Most productivity systems, business strategies, and workplace structures were designed for male hormonal patterns (a consistent 24-hour cycle). Women’s bodies function on a 28-day cycle with phases that shift energy, focus, emotional capacity, and creativity. When you learn to work with your cycle instead of against it, your business becomes easier, more spacious, more aligned, and more successful. This episode is perfect for: • Occupational Therapists feeling burnt out or overwhelmed • Female entrepreneurs wanting more ease and sustainability • Women craving success without sacrificing wellbeing • OTs transitioning to online private practice or coaching • Anyone who wants to understand their hormones, energy and workflow more deeply What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why women are not meant to work the same every day • How your menstrual cycle influences clarity, focus and motivation • What burnout really means for high-achieving women and OTs in healthcare • How to plan content, launches and business tasks around your cycle • Why rest is not laziness, but a strategic performance tool • How to build a business model that supports your wellbeing and income Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here About Renae Fieck Renae Fieck is an Occupational Therapist, cycle alignment specialist, podcast host and author of Cycle Sync Your Business. She supports women to grow their income and impact by aligning their work with their menstrual cycle, nervous system and natural energy patterns. Her work blends neurophysiology, hormonal awareness and feminine leadership to help women build sustainable, fulfilling businesses without burnout. Instagram: @renaefieck Website: https://www.renaefieck.com Book: Cycle Sync Your Business  Link to order: http://members.renaefieck.com/a/2148108413/JCQ27Lzo Order the Book Mentioned in This Episode Cycle Sync Your Business by Renae Fieck A practical guide for women who want to work in alignment with their biology, not against it. Order here: http://members.renaefieck.com/a/2148108413/JCQ27Lzo Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:02 How Beki discovered Renae’s book 2:18 Renae’s background as an Occupational Therapist 3:00 The personal experience that shifted her entire approach to work and life 5:30 The problem with “hustle culture” and constant output 7:15 Why women burnout more in business and healthcare roles 9:26 How cycle syncing improves productivity and energy 12:01 What happens when women push through instead of resting 14:30 Understanding the four phases of the menstrual cycle 18:12 How to structure work tasks around your natural rhythm   About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

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 occupational therapy practice. Sarita invites OTs to return to their bodies, reclaim presence as their most powerful therapeutic tool, and build practices that are grounded, sustainable, and aligned. Her work directly addresses the burnout so many OTs experience, offering pathways back to nourishment, ease, and meaningful impact. Together, Beki and Sarita explore how OTs can transition from traditional service delivery into freedom-based, online practice models that allow more spaciousness, creativity, and autonomy. They discuss human design, somatic attunement, the emotional realities of business-building, and the importance of creating work that feels good for both therapist and client. This episode is for any Occupational Therapist seeking more flexibility, deeper fulfilment, and a practice rooted in authenticity rather than overwork. In this Conversation:• The Embodied OT approach to presence and nervous system safety• Supporting OTs to move beyond burnout into aligned, nourishing practice• Integrating somatic wisdom and yoga into occupational therapy• Creating a freedom-based online OT business model• Human Design as a tool for clarity and energetic alignment• Moving from 1:1 work into scalable programmes• The balance between passion, sustainability, and grounded business strategy Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Meet Sarita Sarita Sloane is an Occupational Therapist, yoga therapist, and founder of Sunshine OT & Yoga. She is the creator of The Embodied OT Program—a transformational training that weaves somatic awareness, yoga wisdom, and nervous-system science into the heart of occupational therapy. Her work invites OTs to return home to their bodies, reclaim presence as their most powerful therapeutic tool, and lead from inner alignment rather than exhaustion. Blending evidence-based practice with embodied wisdom, Sarita guides therapists to move beyond burnout and into grounded, authentic service - where their work becomes not just sustainable, but deeply nourishing and impactful for themselves and their clientshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/somatic.embodied.ot Key Timestamps01:58 Sarita’s journey from dance and yoga into occupational therapy05:14 Building a freedom-led occupational therapy business09:47 Using Human Design to understand alignment in business12:04 Inside The Embodied OT Programme23:46 The honest challenges and growth edges in entrepreneurship34:17 Sarita’s vision for the future of embodied OT practice About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

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 rather than endless workload demands. Together, Beki and Lynsay explore how OTs can thrive in practice, strengthen their boundaries, and lead change across the profession. If you’re an Occupational Therapist in the UK looking for ways to prevent burnout, deliver better supervision, or build a values-led OT business, this episode is a must-listen. What You’ll Learn - How to transform supervision into a driver of well-being and retention- The mindset shifts every OT needs to grow with confidence- Practical strategies for sustainable OT business and private practice- How effective supervision prevents burnout and supports career longevity- Why upskilling supervisors strengthens the entire Occupational Therapy profession Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Meet Lynsay:  With 30 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Lynsay McFarlane-Shaw is widely regarded in her field. After dedicating 20 years to the NHS, Lynsay transitioned into independent practice, founding her own OT business to support children, young people, and families in school and community settings. Lynsay’s passion for Occupational Therapy extends to professional occupational therapy supervision, where she has become a key figure supporting therapists inside and outside statutory healthcare roles. Recognising the critical role of supervision in job satisfaction, retention, and well-being, she provides tailored supervision that meets the unique needs of therapists in diverse practice settings, including sole practitioners, emerging roles, and occupational therapy business leaders. In 2024, Lynsay presented her innovative Long Arm Occupational Therapy Supervision Model at the Royal College of Occupational Therapy’s Children, Young People, and Families conference, sparking widespread interest. In November 2025, she will present at the OT Show, highlighting the role of OT supervision in wellbeing and burnout prevention. She continues to advocate for the importance of supervision through podcasts, social media, and efforts to publish her model. Lynsay’s reputation as a sought-after OT supervisor is built on her dedication to empowering therapists through accessible, high-quality supervision. With the imminent launch of supervision skills training for healthcare professionals, she is advancing her mission to elevate professional standards and support the well-being of therapists across the UK and beyond. From Basics to Brilliance Supervision Skills Training, join the waiting list and get 25% off the first cohort of the training in 2025. www.otsupervisor.com/ot-supervisors-toolkit Contact Lynsay across social media: www.instagram.com/lynsayotsupervisor www.facebook.com/Lynsay.McFarlaneShaw www.linkedin.com/in/lynsay-mcfarlaneshaw Email: Lynsay@OTsupervisor.com Website: www.OTsupervisor.com Key Timestamps [02:15] — Lynsay’s turning point: from surgery and burnout to founding her supervision practice. [07:30] — Mindset over mechanics: what holds most OTs back from sustainable success. [14:10] — Supervision as the secret to burnout prevention and therapist well-being. [27:45] — Introducing From Basics to Brilliance: Lynsay’s OT Supervision Skills Training. [44:20] — The future of Occupational Therapy supervision - scaling well-being across the profession. About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

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 affiliate link, and receive a free 30 day trial. Once you have it, let me know and we will send you access for our Kajabi support programme. Affiliate link -  https://app.kajabi.com/r/k7F5dL6a/t/rpqep8ct   Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online busi Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Key Timestamps [00:00] Introduction — Building a Freedom-Based OT Business [02:00] The Short Answer: No — Kajabi Can Slow You Down at the Start [09:00] When Kajabi Becomes Useful — Scaling and Automation [18:00] Why Kajabi Stands Out — Freedom and Efficiency [35:00] Final Thoughts — Structure Creates Freedom About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

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 uncomfortable about selling your services or offers, this episode will help you see that selling is serving. It’s how you invite others into the next version of themselves. Through personal stories and real experiences, Beki shows how sales, when done with heart, courage and integrity, can completely change your life and the lives of your clients. What You’ll Learn Why selling is an act of service and a way to help people grow How to overcome the fear and ego that stop so many OTs from showing up The truth about “bad investments” and how to make every one worthwhile The mindset and systems that guarantee a return on any programme or mentor Why confidence in your offers is the key to building a freedom-based business   Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online busi Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Key Timestamps 01:00 – “I am where I am because somebody sold to me” and why that matters 03:30 – The heart-centred meaning of ethical selling for OTs 10:00 – The story of the first stranger who changed Beki’s life with one message 17:20 – How to turn a so-called bad investment into valuable growth 25:50 – Why staying silent about your work is not humble, it’s harmful About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.  

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 that make impact sustainable. His current focus is building programs that deliver better outcomes for clients while giving his team clearer pathways to thrive. Whether you’re an OT looking for fresh ideas, a parent supporting a neurodivergent teen, or simply curious about how to create a business that changes lives, this episode offers valuable insight into freedom, innovation, and making a lasting impact. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online busi Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Meet Brad Williams   Brad Williams is the founder and CEO of Williams OT in Adelaide, a practice dedicated to mobility and driving independence. A late bloomer who spent a decade as a baker before studying occupational therapy, Brad started Williams OT in 2011 and now leads a 14-person team helping people with disabilities to drive and thrive.    With the help of Beki, Brad has created Drive With Me, a structured, evidence-informed online program that supports parents and teens with Autism, ADHD, or learning differences to build driving readiness and success. The program blends coaching, practical strategies, and staged progression with attention to executive function, emotional regulation, and safer decision-making.  While discussing the program, 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 that make an impact sustainably. His current focus is on building programs that deliver better outcomes for clients while giving his team clearer pathways to thrive.   Brad co-hosts the Drive-Able Podcast, is linked with the Get Home Safe Foundation, a road safety organisation, and contributes to OT Australia’s Driver Task Force. He is a leader in the driving with disabilities space and is now innovating new ways assistance can be provided so people don’t get left behind.   Williams OT website   Drive With Me program Australia   Drive With Me program global   Facebook Williams Occupational Therapy   Facebook Drive With Autism   Facebook Brad Williams   Instagram Williams OT   Instagram Drive With Autism   LinkedIn Brad Williams Key Timestamps 1:00 – Brad’s journey from baker to occupational therapist5:00 – Founding Williams OT and moving into driving assessments11:00 – The rise of neurodivergent learners and the need for Drive With Me16:00 – How Drive With Me supports parents and reduces wait times22:00 – Freedom, financial security and building a sustainable model About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.

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 would she witness self-sabotage, perfectionism, or patterns that keep you stuck? This episode will challenge you to look at your routines with radical honestyn not shame and finally get clear on whether you’re showing up for the freedom you claim to want. Whether you're an OT looking to launch your online business or just tired of running on the hamster wheel, this is your sign to course-correct and choose yourself.   Inside This Episode What you’ll learn: Why awareness is your first step to real change How daily routines quietly sabotage our biggest goals What your “goblin on the shoulder” would actually see The truth about your subconscious patterns and habits How to take radical responsibility without burnout   Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online busi Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Key time stamp 1:14 – The uncomfortable question that changed everything 4:00 – Would your habits make your goals proud? 8:57 – Back pain, burnout, and the body’s loud wake-up call 12:17 – Why your subconscious might be addicted to chaos 16:11 – The system that truly moves the needle forward About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.  

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: Why OTs often feel trapped by annual leave restrictions and rigid schedules, and how to break free The power of nature and travel in reconnecting to your purpose as an Occupational Therapist How building an online business allows you to design a lifestyle of choice, flexibility, and financial independence Real-life examples of replacing burnout and bureaucracy with awe, adventure, and aligned work Practical mindset shifts OTs need to move from “I can’t” to “I get to” Beki opens up about her move from urban Derbyshire to a working farm in North Wales, how she used her online business to travel the world with her children, and why control over what, when, where and with whom you work is the truest definition of wealth for occupational therapists. Whether you are an OT dreaming of leaving behind the rigid NHS system, craving more time with family, or longing to align your career with your values, this conversation will show you that freedom is not just possible, it is waiting for you. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online busi Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. nesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Key time stamp [00:01:00] – Why OTs should question traditional work setups and embrace lifestyle choice [00:05:00] – The move from urban Derbyshire to rural North Wales and the impact of nature on wellbeing [00:07:00] – How creating an online OT business unlocked the freedom to live and work anywhere [00:10:00] – Travel, world schooling, and the gift of showing children awe and resilience through global experiences [00:22:00] – Beki’s core message to OTs: you are not stuck, freedom is possible when you take control of your choices   About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.