OT & Chill

Episode 63 – OT & Chill Is Back After a bit of a break, I am finally back and hope to regain consistency with the episodes. I hope to continue bringing great conversation about all things Occupational Therapy. In this episode, I speak about some of the changes I have made to the podcast and also play snippets of some of the episodes coming out If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 62 – OT & South Africa . In this episode, I speak with Aimee Isaacs who is an Occupational Therapist based in South Africa. We talk about what it is like working in South Africa as an Occupational Therapist. Barriers people face in accessing therapy and how she is trying to change this with the Self-Care Studio space on Instagram & YouTube. You can check out Aimee's work via her social media handles below. . Instagram: theselfcarestudio_ct Twitter: @aimee13051 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@aimeetheot7405 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theselfcarestudio_ct . If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). . Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

INTERLUDE – The OT Show With Wonderful OTs I attended the OT Show on Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 and captured and some thoughts from those who attended and presented. I spoke briefly as part of the BAMEOTUK presentation. It would be great if you continued to support the wonderful work that the Affinity Groups here in the UK are doing. You can follow them on the social media links below. BAMEOTUK Twitter BAMEOTUK Instagram bameotuk@gmail.com AbleOTUK Twitter ableots Instagram ableots@gmail.com LGBTQIAOTUK Twitter lgbtqiaplusot Instagram lgbtqiaplusot@gmail.com If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 61 – Conversation With Kit Sinclair In this episode, I speak with Kit Sinclair. Kit is an Occupational Therapist based in Hong Kong who has dedicated her life work to the profession. Kit has been involved in the development of the profession in Asia and other parts of the world. She has also been part of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy at different level including Presidency. In the episode, we discuss her work and also her part in creating learning modules for Disaster Management & Preparedness and work with displaced people in Occupational Therapy. Kit refers to WFOT Learning for modules about disaster management and working with displaced people if you want to learn some more. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 60 – Retire But Share The Knowledge In this episode, I speak with Sue Hilsdon, a retired Occupational Therapist who wants to continue sharing her knowledge and support current Occupational Therapists. Sue recently wrote an article discussing this topic in the OTNews. In this episode, we expand on it with regards to her journey into retirement, the passion she has for the profession and the benefits of retired professional remaining active in the profession. You can follow Sue on Twitter: @Retired_AHPs Please listen all the way to the end of the episode as I have a very special request. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 59 – BAMEOTUK Symposium Intro In this episode, you will hear the introduction I gave at the BAMEOTUK Symposium which happened online on 10th September 2022. It was a fantastic event organised by members of BAMEOTUK. All the presentations from the wonderful speakers on the day were recorded and can now be found on the BAMEOTUK YouTube Channel. You can support BAMEOTUK in putting together another great symposium but donating whatever you can at their GoFundMe page. Check out their new website too BAMEOTUK Website You can follow @BAMEOTUK on Twitter for updates on what they have going on. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 58 – Wheelchair Services In this episode, I speak with Lauren Osborne, an Occupational Therapist specialising in Wheelchair Services. We discuss some of the skills needed for this area, importance of posture management, what a “typical” day looks like and difficulty in recruiting to this specialist area of practice along with many other topics. You can follow Lauren on Twitter: @LaurenOsborneOT If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 57 – Living With Multiple Sclerosis In this episode, I speak with Alex Deans, a young man living with Multiple Sclerosis. He shares his lived experience of his condition, some of the challenges he faces and how he is using his experience to help others through personal training. You can find out more about Multiple Sclerosis by visiting www.mssociety.org.uk. You can follow Alex on social media (Instagram: wok.works) If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 56 – Standing For RCOT Chair of Council Odeth Richardson, a UK based Occupational Therapist is a candidate for the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Chair of Council seat. She joins me on this episode to discuss reasons why she is standing for this position and the changes she would like to push through with the assistance of other council members. If you based in the UK and are a member of RCOT, you would have received your ballot papers by now. Voting ends of 29th April at 12 noon so get voting now! Make sure your voice is heard. You can follow Odeth on social media (Twitter: @OdethRichardson) If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 55 – Unpicking Hidden Occupations Continuing with the Occupation and Occupational Science mini-series, I am joined by Mike Sy who shares his thoughts on Occupational Science. We have a discussion about what this area of work means to him and especially why it is important in his context. We also have a discussion around his research interest areas and some of the work he has done around the area of beauty and hidden occupations associated with this. You can follow Mike on social media (Twitter: @drmikesyot) If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 54 – Simplifying Occupational Science Continuing with the Occupation and Occupational Science mini-series, I am joined by Ryan Lavalley who shares his thoughts on Occupational Science. We have a discussion about why work in this area is really important, how some of the research can assist therapist in advocating for their patients and also how it could possibly have an impact on policies. Ryan co-hosts a fantastic OT podcast called “Dr thOTs” so make sure to check it out. You can follow Ryan on social media (Instagram & Twitter: ryan_lavalley) If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 53 – Values and Occupations Continuing with the Occupation and Occupational Science mini-series, I am joined by Brock Cook to have a discussion about Values and Occupations. Brock shares his understanding of Occupational Science and why it is important for the profession. The episode on Brock's podcast referred to is “009 – How do values fit with OT practice?” The values research referred to is called “The Theory of Basic Human Values” developed by Shalom H. Schwartz You can hear more from Brock on his podcast by visiting www.occupiedpodcast.com. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 52 – Is it Occupational Therapy or Occupational Science? In the first of the Occupation and Occupational Science mini-series, I am joined by Miranda Cunningham to have a discussion about some of the issues surrounding Occupational Science and its application to Occupational Therapy practice. Towards the end of the episode, we also explore an area of interest for Miranda around the Occupational Life of those experiencing homelessness. Please visit OS Europe for more information about the network Miranda speaks about. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

As it OT Week in the UK (1st Nov-7th Nov)and the theme being Health Equity, I thought I would re-release Episode 24. Happy OT Week 2021 everyone. Episode 24 - Race & Health Inequalities . The link between race and health has been well documented in research and government reports. This was particularly apparent during the COVID pandemic with those from minority ethnic groups disproportionately passing away. . In this episode, I discuss the area of race and health inequalities with: . Andrea Wright - @IntegraTherapy Musharrat Ahmed Landeryou - @LecturerMish Dr Gita Ramdharry - @Gitaramdharry Shahedah Vawda - @Sha_Vawda . This episode was inspired by the Bridges Self Management webinar back in August. You can catchup with this below. . https://youtu.be/vt-q3pLSU7s . If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill) . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 51 – Student Internship with Rosalind Brooks & Sherri Kapadia In this episode, I am joined by Rosalind and Sherri to have a conversation about their experience of undertaking an internship at the Royal College of Occupational Therapist. We also discuss their student experiences and also their final year research. Both are very passionate about bringing something new into the profession and this comes across in the discussions as they prepare to enter the profession as fully qualified therapist. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 50 – Episode 50 A milestone episode for the OT & Chill podcast. In this episode, I review some of the wonderful episodes and provide the top 5 most listened to episodes. I share some of the plans for the future of the podcast and also share some great feedback received from some listeners. As I said in the podcast, if you have ever listened to just a snippet of any of the episodes, I just want to say a BIG MASSIVE THANK YOU! I look forward to the next 50 episodes! If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 49 – Conversation with Jennifer Creek In this episode, I am joined by Jennifer Creek who is a well-known and highly respected Occupational Therapist. Similarly to Sue Baptiste from episode from 48, Jennifer Creek has contributed extensively to the profession through her publications around occupational therapy and mental health and many other areas. In this episode, we have a conversation about a number of topics, such as clinical reasoning, OT theory, her passion for working with marginalised groups, identity of the occupational therapist and the history of how the profession came about. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 48 – Conversation with Sue Baptiste In this episode, I am joined by Sue Baptiste who is a well-respected Occupational Therapist. She has contributed extensively to the profession through her work with the WFOT. She is recognised as one of the founding members of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. She has also contributed to Occupational Therapy literature with work in books and journal articles. In this episode, we have a conversation about different topics including her interest in Problem Based Learning, chronic pain, transitioning into retirement and also an upcoming publication about the global outlook for the profession. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 47 – Box Positive In this episode, I am joined by Charles Delve (Twitter: @Charles_Delve), an Occupational Therapist and boxing coach based in the UK. Charles shares his work experience about the use of boxing in his practice, particularly with people diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. Charles breaks down the activity and how it can have a positive impact on helping people to engage in their activities of daily living. Check out some of his work via his twitter handle above, also on his Instagram (Box.Positive) and his website If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 46 – No Shame In Sharing In this episode, I am joined by Richard Barrett (Twitter: @RBarrettOT), an Occupational Therapist based in the UK. Richard shares his lived experiences of mental illness and adverse childhood experiences and how this inspired him to want to work with young people. Richard is also a mental health blogger. His blog “Therapy for the Therapist” is a fantastic blog where he shares his experiences and thoughts with the aim of reducing the continued stigma attached to mental illness. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 45 - RCOT Conference 2021 Review Farrah (OT Whats Your Focus? Podcast) and I put a call out for people to get to get together following the Royal Collage of Occupational Therapy 2021 conference had gone for them, thier learning and any other reflections. The episode starts with myself speaking with Steve Ford (CEO of RCOT) about his thoughts regarding the conference and future plans for the profession. Following this, you will hearing a variety of people who joined the relaxed and organic conversation to round off the 2 day conference. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and leave this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 44 – Student Led Occupational Therapy Society In this episode, I am joined by the committee members (Daisy Doncaster, Joyce Mutoko, Elizabeth Ollivierre & Rebekah Downing) from the London South Bank University Occupational Therapy Society. We discuss the opportunities and challenges of running a student led society, the value it adds to the student experience, the learning from it, what their past year has looked like and their hopes and aspirations for the future. You can follow the societies activities on twitter (@LSBUOTSOCIETY) and also on Instagram (lsbuotsociety) If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 43 - OT Apprenticeship & Role Emerging Placement In this episode, I speak to Megan Malpass (Twitter: @Megan_OT20 & Paige Lee (Twitter: @paigeOT1). They are currently undertaking the Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship routine to become a qualified therapists. We discuss some of the pros and cons of taking this pathway. We move on to discuss their most recent role emerging placement working in an Occupational Health department.  If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 42 – Unlocking OT Potential in Criminal Justice System In the final episode of the OT criminal justice system mini-series, I am joined by Crystal Dieleman. Crystal is currently an associate professor at Dalhousie University in Canada and has spent most of her career working and researching the area Occupational Therapy, mental health and criminal justice system. In this episode, we discuss topics such as ageing in prison, working in and out of institutional systems, challenging perspectives and development of a Justice Based Occupational Therapy Network. Crystal can be contacted via twitter (@CrystalDieleman), LinkedIn (Crystal Dieleman) and Email (crystal.dieleman@dal.ca) If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 41 – Developing OT In Scottish Prisons On this week’s episode, I am in conversation with Stephanie Morrison, an Occupational Therapist and Lecturer based in Scotland about her experiences and work in developing and promoting the role of Occupational Therapy in Scottish prisons. Stephanie shares some of the projects she has been involved in and the outcomes of these before moving on to discuss why she feels that a population/ public health approach should be taken when working with people in prison environments. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 40 – Prison & Sensory Approaches On this week’s episode, I am in conversation with Gisele Craswell, an Occupational Therapist based in Canada about the use of sensory approaches in prison environment. We discuss the sensory experiences of people in prison and the possible impact on functioning. We also discuss what the evidence says about sensory interventions and mental health, the challenges in providing sensory interventions in prisons and Gisele provides advice for OTs based in prison or forensic units who want to develop a sensory pathway. Gisele states that she is more than happy to answer any questions or have conversations with OTs about this area of practice so if you would like to get in touch, please drop me an email and I will link you up with her. Below are some of the resources Gisele has found useful in informing her practice. Tina Champagne’s (2011) book “Sensory Modulation & Environment: Essential Elements of Occupation” Julie O’Sullivan & Carolyn Fitzgibbons (2018) book “Sensory Modulation: Changing how you feel through using your senses” Karen Moore’s “Sensory Connection Program ot-innovations.com Tepou Sensory Modulation If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 39 – OT Service In Prison: Integrated Support Unit On this week’s episode, I am in conversation with Charlotte French (@charfrenchOT), an Occupational Therapist in a remand prison in the North East of England about her role in an Integrated Support Unit which aims to support people experiencing mental health difficulties. We discuss what the unit looks like and the interventions and assessments she completes with the people she works with in order to support them. We also discuss some of the challenges with transitions away from the unit and the potential difficulties this may throw up. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 38 – Youth Justice and OT Continuing with the OT in criminal justice system, in this episode, I am joined by Natalie Shearer (@NatalieS_OT) & Toks Odutayo (@TokunboTweetz) to discuss their work with young people in the community as part of the youth justice service in London. They share some of the opportunities and challenges of their roles and how they try and put the Occupational Therapy stamp on it. We also discuss the impact covid has had on their services and how they hope to develop the service they provide further. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and leave this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 37 - Long Covid and Me In this episode, I am joined by Helen Skiffington who shares her experience of Long Covid. Helen experienced the symptoms of covid back in March 2020 and continues to be affected until now. She talks about the impact it has had on her ability to engage in meaningful and productive activities such as work, exercise and other leisure activities. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms which may be related to or classed as Long Covid, please contact with your GP. Below are some resources and pages as recommended by Helen. Long Covid OT Support Group Long Covid Physio RCOT Covid Documents If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 36 – Standing For RCOT Council Seat For England In this episode, I am joined by Kalimah Ibrahiim to why she is standing for the RCOT council member seat for England. Members of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) in England have the democratic right to select a candidate for the seat of Council Member. With the ballots closing on Friday, 4th May 2021 at 12noon, I took an opportunity to have a conversation with Kalimah about what the position involves and the reasons behind her deciding to stand for it. Please make you get involved in the voting process if you are a member of the RCOT in England because your vote matters Kalimah can be found on Twitter (@KalimahOT) and Instagram (Kalimah_OT) if you would like to engage with her. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and leave this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 35 – Leading Healthcare In Prison In this episode, I am joined by Rachel Gibbs to discuss the healthcare provision in Northern Ireland prison service. Rachel has an Occupational Therapy background but is now in a senior leadership position. She discusses how she has used her leadership position to improve the prison healthcare system especially in relation to increase in allied health professionals. Rachel also share her thoughts on the role and impact Occupational Therapy can have in prison. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and leave this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 34 – Prison Mental Health OT In this episode, I am joined by Charlotte Wise & Katie Vaneker to discuss their roles working in mental health teams within a prison. We discuss what a typical day looks like and the challenges around this and the difficulty in maintaining an occupation focused practice in a highly restricted environment. Katie also shares her experience of having spent a month in a Nepalese prison. This is the first episode of the mini-series exploring the role and impact of occupational therapy within the criminal justice system. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and leave this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 33 – Be Your Own OT? In this episode, I chill with Victoria Roberts discussing the difficulty we as Occupational Therapist experience in using some of the concepts and theories in the profession on ourselves when we are experiencing burnout/ difficulties with work. Victoria shares her own personal journey in overcoming some of the difficulties she has experienced over the years as an OT and also during the Covid 19 pandemic. Below are books and podcast recommendations provided by Victoria. Burnout: The Secret to Solving the Stress Cycle. By Emily and Amelia Nagoski The Choice - By Edith Eger The Mind Management by Prof Steve Peters Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty The Happiness Lab Podcast The Five Minute Journal App Dr Chatterjee Feel Better, Live More Podcast Occupied Podcast Episode 98 If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and leave this podcast a review to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 32 - Parental & Perinatal Mental Health In this episode, I am in conversation with Sarah Maris-Shaw and Somia Jan about the Occupational Therapy role in parental and perinatal mental health working with women and babies. For more information about the role of the perinatal occupational therapist visit the e-learning link at NHS Health Education England: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/perinatal-mental-health/or/+ join the RCOT specialist section mental health. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and leave this podcast a review to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 31 - Use of Humour in Occupational Therapy In this episode, I speak again with Alice Hortop from Episode 27, about the use of humour in Occupational Therapy. Alice shares the benefits humour can have during therapeutic interactions and when it is or not appropriate to use it. We also discuss the impact humour/laughing/smiling can have on us as individuals working in stressful environments and how awareness of this is important. Below are some useful links to Humour4OT Facebook Group Laughology Book Raspberry Training and Therapy Dr Alex Korb - The Upward Spiral If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and review this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 30 – Hoarding & Occupational Therapy In this episode, I am in conversation in Brigitte Hoare. We have a discussion about hoarding and the role Occupational Therapy can have in this area. Hoarding is often viewed negatively but it is important to understand some of the experiences of those who may engage in this in. Brigitte shares her experiences working in this area with her own independent practice Red Squirrel. Below are links to some of the resources and websites she mentions. Understanding Hoarding Book Help For Hoarders Digging Out Book Enabling Spaces The Collyer Brothers If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and leave this podcast a review to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 29 – Occupational Therapy In Ghana In this episode, I am in conversation in Ann Sena Fordie. She is an Occupational Therapist based in Ghana. We discuss both the history and current state of the profession in the country. Ann also discuss about her position as the president of Occupational Therapy Association of Ghana (OTAG) and the impact the association are hoping to have on the wellbeing of the population of the nation. You can find both Ann and OTAG on Instagram. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and leave this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 28 – Sport For Confidence In this episode, I am joined by Lyndsey Barratt from award winning organisation Sport For Confidence. We discuss the role and impact of Occupational Therapy within the organisation, the power of sport and physical activity and her hopes and vision for the future of the organisation. You can follow Lyndsey and her colleagues on twitter @Sportforconf and @OT4PA and also on Facebook If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and leave this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 27 – Involuntary Childlessness In this episode, I talk with Alice Hortop about her personal experience of involuntary childlessness and the impact it can have on identity, mental wellbeing and the assumptions people may make of those without children. We touch on understanding the importance of both social connectedness and solitude when one may be experiencing difficult times. If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and leave this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 26 - Pathways To Purpose In this episode, I chill out with Hannah Manning to explore her journey into Occupational Therapy before discussing her current role and the use of nature and gardening within this. We finish off by diving deep into her mindset coaching work and how she helps individuals unlock thier purpose and potential. You can find out more about Hannah's mindset coaching work by visiting her website or catch her on Instagram at @hannahmanning If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and leave this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 25 – Let’s Talk Preceptorship Transition from a student to newly-qualified in practice can at times be a difficult one. Here in the UK, the preceptorship process is a way of helping newly-qualified Occupational Therapist to make that transition a little bit smoother. In this episode, I speak with 5 Occupational Therapists about their experiences of engaging in the preceptorship process in their first year of practice during the current Covid 19 Pandemic. Bethany Morgan-Davis - Instagram Fidelia Prosper - Instagram Katy Williams - Twitter Paul Wilkinson - Instagram Sophie Webb - Instagram Below are links to resources for newly qualified Occupational Therapists (UK perspective) Elizabeth Casson NQOT RCOT Career Development Framework OTHub Article OT and Chill Episode 3 If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill). Please rate and leave this podcast to help it get noticed by others. Also share it with colleagues and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 24 - Race & Health Inequalities . The link between race and health has been well documented in research and government reports. This was particularly apparent during the COVID pandemic with those from minority ethnic groups disproportionately passing away. . In this episode, I discuss the area of race and health inequalities with: . Andrea Wright - @IntegraTherapy Musharrat Ahmed Landeryou - @LecturerMish Dr Gita Ramdharry - @Gitaramdharry Shahedah Vawda - @Sha_Vawda . This episode was inspired by the Bridges Self Management webinar back in August. You can catchup with this below. . https://youtu.be/vt-q3pLSU7s . If you have any feedback on this episode or you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please drop an email to “otandchill@gmail.com” or DM via Twitter (@OT_Chill) or Instagram (otandchill) . Have a fantastic holiday season. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 23 - Cannabis and Occupational Therapy In this episode, I speak to Carlneshia Hunnicutt (OTD, OTR/L) and Emily Grullón (OTD, OTR/L) about the potential use of Cannabis in Occupational Therapy practice. This has been an area of interest to them since thier training and continue to engage in research about it. You can find Carlneisha and Emily at @CannabisOT on Instagram. Their publications can be accessed via the links before. Impact of Recreational and Medicinal Cannabinoids on Quality of Life and Occupation: A Scoping Review The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabinoids and Phonophoresis in Pain Management: A Scoping Review In the UK, there have been some recent legal challenges around the NHS guidelines around the use of medicinal cannabis for conditions such as epilepsy.  If you want to share your thoughts and opinions on what you hear, you can contact me via twitter (@ot_chill) Instagram (otandchill) and email (otandchill@gmail.com).  If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please drop me an email too on the address above. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 22 - Autism Series Part 6 - Autism and Occupational Therapy with Briana Miller In this final episode of the Autism Series, I speak to Briana Miller. We discuss her OT role working with Autistic children. We talk about the interventions she undertake as well the cultural impact on her practice. We touch upon the impact the covid pandemic has had on her work. Briana currently lives and works as an Occupational Therapist in Botswana at Meribah OT solutions. She is very passionate about connecting, collaborating, educating and advocating for families within the community. She is dedicated to improving the quality of life of ALL my clients. Briana hopes to spread disability awareness and advocate for individuals with disabilities! The clinic she works are are in need of assessments and any materials for Occupational Therapy interventions so If you would like to donate to the clinic and services being provided to children and adults with disabilities in Botswana please contact her via email (Email : BriTheOT@gmail.) or drop her a DM via her Instagram handle (@DrBRITHEOT) If you want to share your thoughts and opinions on what you hear, you can contact me via twitter (@ot_chill) Instagram (otandchill) and email (otandchill@gmail.com) If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please drop me an email too on the address above. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 21 - Autism Series Part 5 - Autism and Women with Hannah Hayward & Emma Kurran In Part 5 of the Autism Series, I speak with Hannah Hayward & Emma Kurran about Autism and Women. We discuss differences in presentation between men and women and some of the reasons behind this. We speak about the prevalence of Autism amongst women in the criminal justice system. Emma provides her lived experiences of how Autism has impacted on some of her occupations. We also touch upon the importance of understanding differences in sensory presentations. Emma can be found on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmakurran/ Hannah can be found on Twitter: @Hannahlhayward & via her website https://www.hannahhayward.co.uk/ Useful Links Twitter: @GillLoomesQuinn - Autism advocate on twitter Twitter: @AgonyAutie - Agony Autie gives honest, raw accounts of her experiences with her physical difficulties and being autistic YouTube: Neurodiversity – the key that unlocked my world - TED Talk YouTube: Women and Autism. Towards a Better Understanding | Sarai Pahla - TED Talk YouTube: Ellen Jones - Autistic women sharing her experiences. Mumsnet Spanning over a decade, Hannah’s extensive work in autism covers research, diagnosis, mentoring, care, training and education. She is highly experienced in delivering gold standard diagnosis of adolescents, adults and children and sees patients and their families both privately and through her ongoing work with primary care trusts. She is in the final stages of completing a PhD at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London on how we can better understand sex differences and similarities in the autism profile. Since 2012, Hannah has been delivering autism psycho-educational workshops with male and female offenders across London prisons. Having been part of a successful bid for government funding in early 2018, she is now partnering with St. Giles Trust to improve service provision for women with mental health and complex support needs in England’s Criminal Justice System. Hannah has dedicated herself to autism research and tirelessly advocates for increased public understanding of women on the spectrum, and indeed the greater well-being of all those with neurodiverse conditions. Emma Kurran is a 3D Artist and an Autistic woman. She was diagnosed at 18 years old whilst at university. She originally trained as a 3D Character Animator and worked on some amazing VFX films, including Jungle Book (2016), Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) and Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) for a few hectic years, then became a freelance animator and illustrator for a change in pace. She sometimes participates in autism studies at King's College London and once a year delivers a talk to students of MSc Clinical Neurodevelopmental Sciences about my experience as a woman living with autism. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

LISTEN UP...14th October 2020 is AHP DAY 2020!!! To celebrate, I put together an episode inviting different Allied Health Professionals to share something about their role, why they took it up and what their hopes are for the next coming year. I really enjoyed listening to all my fellow different colleagues tell a bit of their story...this makes me proud to be part of the 3rd largest workforce of professionals in the NHS. To find out more about AHP Day and Allied Health Professions in general, visit this website https://www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/role/ If you want to share your thoughts and opinions on what you hear, you can contact me via twitter (@ot_chill) Instagram (otandchill) and email (otandchill@gmail.com). If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please drop me an email too on the address above --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 19 - Graffiti…An Occupation For Our Practice? In this episode, I catch up with an OT from Episode 9, an occupational therapist to discuss Graffiti as an Occupation. We discuss his personal experiences of engaging in this occupation and how OTs can perhaps use it as an intervention in practice. Below are some of documentary/ short clips from Youtube we referred to. I hope you enjoy the episode and as always I would love to hear your feedback and thoughts. If you want to share your thoughts and opinions on what you hear, you can contact me via twitter (@ot_chill) Instagram (otandchill) and email (otandchill@gmail.com). If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please drop me an email too on the address above. Kings and Toys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1doHR9sPeQ&list=PL2E9EB8F9EF8ACA22 Styles Wars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4jniA9QsNI Graffiti Art Therapy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZNoKBRRqOU Graffiti For Grannies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XFfH34mZm0 Wall Therapy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW0xEyDS7Mk CHECK OUR THIS FANTASTIC PODCAST FOR MORE ABOUT GRAFFITI - TOY DIVISION - https://open.spotify.com/show/5HiztPTWAS72nsBYeszkVw?si=tP8Q8w5ZRkC5awOHUhGVvg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Conversations about sex with those we work with can at times be a tricky one to navigate. It is however an occupation most human beings engage in at some point in their lives and therefore is important that Occupational Therapists are able to work with this when it arises in practice. In this episode, I discuss all things sex with Dr Sakshi Tickoo. Dr. Sakshi Tickoo (she/hers) is a new grad Occupational Therapy practitioner, Personal Counsellor, and Student Mentor working in school-based, home healthcare, and telehealth settings for over a year now. She serves a diverse population of 3 years to 65 years of age and specialises in the areas of Sexuality and Mental Health-wellness and rehabilitation. She's also the founder of Sex, Love, And OT which is aimed at educating healthcare students/professionals and serving people who seek Sexuality, OT and Mental Health services. In her new venture to improve OT representation, she founded The OT Shop- India's first merch store to connect OTs around the world!" You can find out more about Dr Tickoo by visiting her websites below and following her across her social media sites. She also kindly provided a list of resources of people to follow on social media and websites to visit for all things sex and occupational therapy. Websites: Sex, Love, And OT: https://www.sexloveandot.com/ The OT Shop: theotshop.co.in Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SexLoveAndOT/ Instagram: @sex.love.andot | @the_otshop LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sakshi1997/ Resources- The Rainbow OT (IG & Website) Sexuality and Occupational Therapy by Dr. Breanne G (IG & Website) OT After Dark (Podcast) Institute for Sex, Intimacy & OT (Website) Sexuality and Occupational Therapy: Strategies for Persons with Disabilities (Textbook by Dr. Bernadette Hattjar) Sex, Love, And OT (IG & Website) If you want to share your thoughts and opinions on what you hear, you can contact me via twitter (@ot_chill) Instagram (otandchill) and email (otandchill@gmail.com). If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please drop me an email too on the address above. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

In part four of the autism series, I speak to Ben Jones, an autistic man, about his lived experiences of camouflaging. Ben discusses how camouflaging impacts his mental and physical well being. He also shares strategies he has used in the past to ensure that he is able to manage himself in different interactions he has had. Other episodes in the series include - - ADOS & ADI-R with Emma Woodhouse -Autism & Me With Rees Finlay & Daniel Grice - Cultural Perspectives on Autism with Adam Griffin & Emma Woodhouse. If you want to share your thoughts and opinions on what you hear, you can contact me via twitter (@ot_chill) Instagram (otandchill) and email (otandchill@gmail.com) If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please drop me an email too on the address above. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

In part three of the autism series, I speak to Emma Woodhouse and Adam Griffin about cultural perspectives on Autism. Adam works as an Occupational Therapist in Dubai & Emma is a Neurodevelopment Specialist and trainer in the ADOS & ADI-R. We discuss some of the cultural perspectives on assessments, interventions and impact of family dynamics when working with autistic children. Emma can be found on twitter (@Emmawoodhouse40) Adam can be found on instagram (adam.the.ot) and on YouTube at (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTVTIg85JJn8uBTfAvgisg) Other episodes in the series include - Autism and Occupational Therapy - ADOS & ADI-R with Emma Woodhouse - Camouflaging & Autism - Lived Experience with Ben Jones - Autism & Me With Rees Finlay & Daniel Grice - Females & Autism If you want to share your thoughts and opinions on what you hear, you can contact me via twitter (@ot_chill) Instagram (otandchill) and email (otandchill@gmail.com) If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please drop me an email too on the address above. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message

Episode 15 - Autism Series: Part 2 - Autism & Me - Lived Experience with Rees Finlay & Daniel Grice In part two of the autism series, I speak to two autistic young men who both received their diagnosis in their early twenties. We discuss what being autistic means to them, how the diagnosis has impacted them or not and whether or not they view autism as a disability. Rees can be found on twitter (@reesytime) and his website is https://reesfinlay.wixsite.com/website. Daniel can be reached on email at “danielj.grice1998@gmail.com”. Big shout out to Rees for designing the artwork for the series. Other episodes in the series include - Autism and Occupational Therapy - ADOS & ADI-R with Emma Woodhouse - Camouflaging & Autism - Lived Experience with Ben Jones - Cultural Perspectives on Autism with Emma Woodhouse & Adam Griffin - Females & Autism If you want to share your thoughts and opinions on what you hear, you can contact me via twitter (@ot_chill) Instagram (otandchill) and email (otandchill@gmail.com) If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please drop me an email too on the address above. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otandchill/message