Reaching your pOTential

We are back after almost a year long hiatus and this episode is a quick update on what I have been up to as well as what to look forward to in the next episodes in this new season.

In this episode, we will discuss the myths spoken about Occupational Therapy and debunking them.

In this episode, Amirra, a pediatric OT, joins Amber on the RYP Podcast to discuss her passion about not only Early Intervention (EI), but mentoring others on changing the mindset when talking about money & budgeting. Follow Amirra on IG: @marvelousmirracles.ot RYP Podcast: instagram.com/reaching.your.potential Website & Blog: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com Coaching Services: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/services Instagram: @marvelousmirracles.ot & https://www.instagram.com/marvelousmirracles.ot Freebie Resource: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/the-wealth-building-mirracle-freebie EI Website & Blog: https://www.therealots.com EI Instagram: @the.real.ots.of.ei & https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei

In this episode we will discuss the COVID-19 vaccination, the risks/benefits, and eliminating the myths behind the vaccination. RYP Podcast: instagram.com/reaching.your.potential

In this episode, we will discuss the experiences of an OT working on the COVID Floor of a SNF. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, we will discuss the feelings and experiences of burnout and the tips to decrease the feelings of burnout. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, I discuss the similarities, but mostly the differences between a SNF (skilled nursing facility) and HH (home health) based on my job experiences so far. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, you will learn about my new transition from OT in Home Health to a SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, we will meet Ashley, an OT, with a unique story of the roles she played during her OT journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, we have Anthony Lucio, an OT from Texas, on the RYP Podcast to discuss his previous careers prior to becoming an OT. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

This episode discusses the emotions felt when experiencing death in the workplace. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

Meet Brandon aka Sprint Ravers, who discusses his role as a teacher's assistant and how he "reaches his pOTential" working with high school students with special needs. Follow Sprint Ravers on IG: @sprintspecialist__ & his Podcast on YouTube: The Millennial View Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, Joi, a Black female OT from CA, joins the Reaching Your Potential Podcast to discuss an important ADL (activity of daily living) self-care task that is not considered as challenging in the field of OT. Follow Joi on IG: @joi_eternallife --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

Meet Vonte, a Black male OT working in the Home Health & SNF (Skilling Nursing Facility) settings out in California. In this episode, we discuss the truth behind working in both settings, which OT school won't teach you. Follow Vonte on IG @_vontegrindstead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

April is Occupational Therapy Month! This episode we will discuss AOTA's 2021 motto for OT Month: Passion, Purpose, and Possibility. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

Do you know what a COTA (Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant) is? The differences and similarities between a COTA and OTR? Check out this episode and meet Fatima, a COTA out in TX working in the pediatric setting and our discussion on the importance on mental health. Find Fatima on IG @fmyusuf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

Meet Mikayla, an OT student who joins me in the discussion on an important topic of "Occupational Balance" and how we can strive to have balance while being engaged in various meaningful occupations in our lives. Follow Mikayla on IG: @mikaylatheamazon and @slaylafit_ & her Youtube Channel: Mikayla the Amazon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, the Reaching your pOTential Podcast invites Victor Agunbiade on to be H.O.T. (Honest, Open, and Transparent) about his role as a Black Physical Therapist and the racist/prejudice experiences he has faced so far in the field. When being faced with verbal and physical mistreatment, how do you handle it? Listen in to find out. Follow Vic on IG: @__yesss_vic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

Meet Donielle (IG: @thatoneot), a Pediatric OT from Cali discussing her role as a school-based OT with a huge caseload & tips and tricks to overcome “Grad Season”, a season that ALL new grads will face when they enter their first official OT job or big "adult job" in general.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, you will meet Marcey, an OTD student finishing up her Doctoral degree at Jacksonville University. In addition to discussing her experience in her OTD program, we also talked about her business FineTuned, where the focus is to combine the need to focus on our mental and physical health. Follow Marcey on IG: @marcey_otds & @finetuned128etuned1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

Happy Black History Month! We are continuing the "Black History Month Series": celebrating Black OTs (students, new grads, and practitioners) who represent the < 5% of the profession. Meet Nancy (IG: @lovelyy_ot), my OT sis, who is a Ghanian-born OT and graduate from D’Youville College. In this episode, we discuss about her college experience, and her newest project, "Therapists of Color", with the goal to increase unity and create a safe space to discuss important topics that therapists of colors face on a daily basis. This episode is all about striving to increase advocacy of the health profession and use self-empowerment to make a difference regardless of the skin we are in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

Happy Black History Month! We are continuing the "Black History Month Series": celebrating Black OTs (students, new grads, and practitioners) who represent the < 5% of the profession. Meet Ted (IG: @tapinwithted), a 2nd year OT grad student at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center located in Memphis, TN. Ted identifies as a triple minority in the OT field: Black, Male, and with a genetic condition. In this episode, we talk about his experience as an OT student, his business, “Occupational Justice” , and his Youtube Channel, where he advocates and mentors other inspiring OTs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

Happy Black History Month! We are continuing the "Black History Month Series": celebrating Black OTs (students, new grads, and practitioners) who represent the < 5% of the profession. Meet one of true sisters in life and OT sister, Rozey (IG: @thefit_ot_nyc). Dr. Rozey is a former track athlete form Portland State University, a certified personal trainer (Fitness IG: @roze_stimulusfit), and a recent grad from Western New England University. We discussed her decision to go into OT, why a OTD vs. a MSOT program, her experience in her Doctoral program, and her passion and goal to combine OT and Fitness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

Happy Black History Month! We are continuing the "Black History Month Series": celebrating Black OTs (students, new grads, and practitioners) who represent the < 5% of the profession. Meet Courtney (IG: @theoccupationalmindset) one of my favorite OT sisters/friend from OT school. We graduated in different years, but we bonded with the knowledge of knowing that we were the only Black OT students in our cohorts. In this episode, we talk about some moments we faced during our OT program as Black students as well as some things that we are most proud of being Black OTs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

Happy Black History Month! We are continuing the "Black History Month Series": celebrating Black OTs (students, new grads, and practitioners) who represent the < 5% of the profession. Meet Dr. Riqiea (IG: @theeotprofessor) , a dope Black OT with 12 years of OT experience who dropped

Happy Black History Month! We are kicking off the month with the "Black History Month Series": celebrating Black OTs (students, new grads, and practitioners) who represent the < 5% of the profession. In this episode, we have Jessica Marcus, a new grad from Washington University, discussing her love for OT and her recent research on working with patients with CVA (stroke) and discussing intimacy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, we discuss the feelings and some tips when approaching your first discharge (d/c) after treating a patient for some time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, we will discuss the challenges of being a Black OT when it comes to various hairstyle changes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

We're at the beginning of a new year, 2021. In this episode, we will discuss what we are still facing from 2020, but also some goals I want to achieve as we settle into the new year. What are your goals for the new year? Let me know by messaging me on IG: @reaching.your.potential or email me at reachingyourpotential96@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, we take it back and discuss what Occupational Therapy (OT) is, the differences between Physical Therapy (PT) and OT, and some other hidden gems about OT that makes it so unique. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, I'll be discussing my experience on my first OT Job as a new grad OT. In December 2020, I started working as an OT in an outpatient/home health setting and I'll discuss my challenges as well as some tips I have for any one who is about to enter their first job of their dream career. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

This is the continuation of our Neuro discussion, speaking on important dx such as CVA, SCI, and different neurological syndromes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, we will discuss a few neuro diagnoses (ie: MS, ALS, PD) that can be seen in clients in the OT profession as well as interventions that can be applied with each diagnosis. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this story time episode, I take you back on my journey on when I was on the journey to passing the NBCOT. This story was told to not be judged, but to encourage others who may be in the boat that I was in a few months ago. I hope my story uplifts you and keeps you persevering to your goal. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

Part 2 of the Pediatrics Episode (From 19 months to 6 years old). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

This is a 2 part episode. In this episode, we will discuss some important information when thinking of a baby within 0 months to 18 months. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, we will discuss popular UE dx, nerves that are affiliated with hand deformities as well as splints. Make sure to grab a pen and paper for notes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, we will discuss what I learned from my OT interviews and some tips on crushing your own OT interview. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

I was late into the game when finding about OT, but listen to the story on how I found out about OT and ended up being in the BS/MS Occupational Therapy Program at my school. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

Want to know resources that worked to help me pass the NBCOT? or didn't work? Listen to this episode to find out which resources made the cut. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, we will discuss some tips that will help clear your mind & gain (or regain) the confidence you need to take your board exam and PASS! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

In this episode, we will discuss some mnemonics that I used during the time I took & passed the NBCOT exam to break down the Qs and As in a way that is less intimidating or confusing.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

Here are some tips for new grads and OT students who will become new grads in the future! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

This episode will be discussing the hidden gems of Fieldwork, the best part of any OT Program! You will hear the differences between Level I and Level II Fieldwork, thoughts on CIs (Clinical Instructors), & key tips to reaching your fullest pOTential in FW, you'll hear it here. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

Let's talk about the guide to OT services: The OT Process! It's made up of 3 components: Evaluation, Intervention, and Outcomes & this podcast will break each component even further. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

On this episode, we will be discussing the 6 Code of Ethics that we MUST know when being in the OT profession. Grab a pen and notebook and jot some notes because this is going to be an important one for the profession and for the NBCOT exam. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

This video will answer your Qs: What is "Reaching your pOTential"? What is Occupational Therapy The mission & vision of the "Reaching your pOTential" podcast Episodes to look forward to in the future! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachyourpotential/support

These are the OT Ethics broken down for you to remember for the NBCOT! It’s so important to remember that being Ethical is one of the most important things when becoming an OT Practitioner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app