Spill The OT: Real Talk Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology

Hi friends! Today we are talking to a lovely therapist named Angelika and she is sharing about her experiences being on an interview panel and taking a course on interviewing. If you are a new graduate, student, or therapist looking to switch jobs or career than you DO NOT want to miss this interview!! Angelika shares SO MANY helpful tips for interviewing that we decided to split the interview in half so you can fully absorb and digest all of these great suggestions. To follow Angelika and her journey you can find her: on IG @WanderlustLika and on YouTube @https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fpVN35z1fvOPk5DFvRCuQ

Welcome to season 3 friends! Today we are interviewing with an amazing therapist who shares about her passion for starting conversations around the historically (but fortunately changing!) "taboo" topic of menstruation. This therapist is choosing to remain anonymous and currently works in pediatrics where she found a lack of conversation and education for her clients. We shared an honest discussion about her aims with continuing the conversation and hopefully presenting at AOTA to continue this conversation to a much wider scope.  IG - TheBleedinOT

Hi everyone! Today is a little different - I am being interviewed! Katie, our interviewer today is an innovative and enthusiastic prospective OT student who has a myriad of experience in marketing and website design. Her positivity and kindness is infectious AND she has such high quality interviewing skills! This will be the last episode of season 2, please join us for season 3 premiering the first week of September! IG: @Spill_The_OT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZfXCBSHTS8V4BYp3crCcA

Hi everyone! Today we are talking with Ali and Holly, the CEOs and founders of Purpose Therapy Box. These amazing OTAs created a dynamic company to promote occupational therapy and wellness (and to bring cheer!) through boxes for seniors ("birthday" boxes, "thinking of you" boxes, and "sponsor a senior" boxes) as well as boxes for OT professionals/students. These wonderful women are driven, creative, and have a zest for life that is evident via all of the positivity they put into this world. Tune into this episode to learn more about their journey through entrepreneurship! Website: https://purposetherapybox.com/ IG: @PurposeTherapyBox

Hi everyone! Today we are talking to a fantastic OT, Andrea LeFlore. She is an occupational therapist in the Chicagoland area and recently graduated with her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She is a Research Specialist at UIC where she supports community-based participatory research, clinical peer mentor projects for people with disabilities, and performance-based assessments for Williams Consent Decree class members. She is the Director of Community Education on the Chicago Street Medicine team and a 2018-2019 Schweitzer Fellow. She contributes to various homeless workgroups including the MacNeal Medical Respite team for the homeless and the Alliance for Health Equity among Chicago Hospitals to address Housing and Health initiatives. Her experience in developing and conducting Participatory Community Assessments involved academic and community partnership formations with permanent supportive housing organizations in Chicago.

Hi everyone! Are you an empath? Me too! I am NO expert, but trust me I know that feeling of being told you are "too sensitive" and I'm here to help!

Hello! Today we are interviewing with a fantastic OT who lives and works in Sydney, Australia and she shares about her experiences working as a community-based occupational therapist. Tune in to hear about her work experience so far as an OT!  Instagram: larasworld__

Bio: Marissa is an occupational therapist who specializes in lactation and infant feeding. She owns and operates a private practice called Lactation & Development Resources which serves mothers perinatally and infants ages 0-6 months. Prenatally, she educates and empowers clients with evidence-based information about lactation, breastfeeding, and bottle feeding so that they can go into their birth as prepared as possible. Postpartum, Marissa offers a holistic and integrated approach to lactation support and feeding therapy in order to help her clients achieve their individual goals. Marissa is also passionate about helping other OTs as well as SLPs and PTs transition to specialize in this unique area of practice. She offers business consulting and mentorship for other therapists starting a Lactation practice. She is also one of the Co-Founders of The Lactation OT. Website: www.lactdev.com www.LactationOT.com Instagram: @lactdev @lactation_ot Facebook: Lactation & Development Resources The Lactation OT community The Lactation OT Summit details: www.LactationOT.com coupon code for 15% off The Lactation OT Summit All Access Pass: SPILLTHEOT Acuity Online Scheduler (affiliate link): https://acuityscheduling.com/?kw=YToxOTAwMjg0Mw%3D%3D Website builder: https://www.squarespace.com/ (Marissa is available for business consultation to help OTs learn how to design their own website or to do some/all of it for them, she has limited availability due to her caseload of breastfeeding dyads, so it is first come first serve with a waitlist option) Flodesk Email marketing (affiliate link): https://flodesk.com/c/0U8961 Spruce Health (secure messaging with a 2nd phone line): https://www.sprucehealth.com/ Thinkific online course hosting: http://try.thinkific.com/marissayahil3326 Marissa's online prenatal course for moms: https://lactdev.thinkific.com/courses/prenatal-breastfeeding

Hi Everyone! Today we are talking to Brittany Ferri. Brittany is an occupational therapist and founder/owner of Simplicity of Health, LLC. While the majority of her clinical experience is in mental health and cognitive rehab, she also has experience as a telehealth specialist, adjunct professor, consultant, and health literacy specialist. She has been quoted as a health expert in numerous publications, including NBC News, Creaky Joints, MyFitnessPal, Parade Magazine, and Care.com. Brittany has also authored several books: a therapy textbook entitled "Effective Occupational Therapy Documentation" and an Amazon children's book called "Why is there a person in my computer?" helps kids understand how teletherapy can help a range of health concerns. For more information, visit www.simplicityofhealth.com Books:  https://www.amazon.com/Why-there-person-computer-teletherapy/dp/1790536057/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=why+is+there+a+person+in+my+computer&qid=1583683162&sr=8-4 https://novapublishers.com/shop/effective-occupational-therapy-documentation/

Hello! Today we are talking to an amazing OT who works in a Northern Province in Canada. Jean-François has already accomplished so much in his career since graduation in 2017.  He is a true visionary with a mission to unite occupational therapists across the globe and he and two fellow OTs have created an Instagram page to help build community. Please tune in to learn all about his journey! Instagram: Over_The_Top_OT

Hello! Today we are talking to a fantastic occupational therapy doctoral student who is an ally and advocate for redefining gender identity. She shares about her own experiences and gives information and research to help therapists better support patients in the transgender community. Her infograph that she shares will be listed on my IG account: Spill_The_OT. Have a great day!

Hi everyone! Today we are talking to a fabulous OT doctoral student who completed her capstone on oncology and an at-home program for newly diagnosed patients. She found a gap in our current profession and eloquently shares her research and how OTs can be a great fit for helping newly diagnosed individuals cope early on in their treatment through alternative measures (mindfulness, yoga, etc.) This was a really interesting interview and if you'd like to learn more about her research please check out the link below. Have a great day! https://soar.usa.edu/capstones/19 Poster: https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonespring2020/21/ Instagram: @ot_yogii

Hi everyone! Today we are talking to a fantastic OT who works as a certified hand therapist in the outpatient setting. She shares about her experiences and perspective working this setting along with what an average day looks like and who she helps treat. She also shares some insight into how a seasoned OT or new grad can begin working in this niche setting. 

Hi everyone! Today we are talking to an occupational therapy doctorate student who researched a gap in our profession surrounding OT and sexuality. She shares about some of the stigmas surrounding this area and ways OTs can integrate this topic into our daily interactions with patients/clients. She also shares about a few assistive devices that can help clients. To follow her journey please check out her instagram @ots_letstalkaboutsex and her website: https://ots-letstalkaboutsex.com/ I hope you enjoy this episode!

Hi everyone! Today we are talking to an awesome occupational therapist who has worked in many settings across the country and now works as a university fieldwork supervisor for level I fieldwork students. She started her own LLC and 4+ years of pediatric OT experience as well as telehealth and yoga therapy. 

Hi everyone! Today we are talking to a wonderful therapist with over 20 years pediatric experience and she shares her passion for mentoring new grads. Angela Bender is a pediatric OT with over 20 years of experience. She owns a small pediatric therapy practice in southern Oregon, and her passion is mentoring clinicians newly entering the world of pediatric OT. She helps clinicians make the transition to a seasoned pediatric OT in less time, with less risk of burn out. Her goal is to create a community to that provides mentoring resources and products that solve the problem of limited time and resources for collaboration, job training and mentoring in healthcare today. Free Facebook group: Peds OT Mentoring Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/795743644180038/ Book: Pediatric OT The Guide For The New Clinician https://www.amazon.com/Pediatric-OT-Guide-New-Clinician/dp/B084QK93VB/ Course: Mentoring For The New Grad Pediatric OT https://www.nextlevelot.com/products soon to be featured on my website todayandbeyondtherapy.com You can reach her by email: angela@todayandbeyondtherapy.com

Hello! Today we are talking to an occupational therapist who incorporates aspects of alternative and holistic health into her practice as a home health therapist. She also shares how she created memory books and used reiki on patients during palliative/hospice care. She created an amazing porject called "Project Om" - check out their website to learn more to see how you can support or incorporate it into your own practice. http://4mamaearth.org/portfolio/project-om/

Hi! Today we are talking to a wonderful OT who has been practicing for 7 years. She began in inpatient rehab and has since transitioned to acute care in a hospital. Listen as she shares her story about the two different settings including productivity standards, scheduling, treatments, salary, and more!

Today we are talking to the wonderful Emmy Vadnais the co-founder of www.HolisticOT.org and holistic occupational therapist. She has over 20 years of experience and was kind enough to grace us with her wisdom and knowledge about what holistic OT is and how it can be used in practice. Tune in to learn more!

Hi! Today we are talking to an OT who recently traded her role in the skilled nursing facility for early intervention and hippotherapy! Tune in as we learn about her experiences working with horses and young children at this non-profit facility