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.

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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

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