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OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 73: Future Directions for Occupational TherapyIn her final episode as CAOT host, Justine Jecker is joined by Paula Rowland, an OT turned organizational scholar and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, and Richard Kellowan, a clinician–educator with two decades of experience across Canada, Ireland, and the UK, for a reflective and forward-looking discussion on the evolving landscape of the profession.The trio explores how occupational therapy has transformed over the past two decades, how personal perspectives shift from training to mid-career practice, and how OTs can navigate increasing system complexity while elevating their role. Together, they imagine bold, thoughtful directions for...
2025-12-1749 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoÉpisode 72 : Oser sortir du cadre – Affirmer son identité en ergothérapiePlongez au cœur de l’identité professionnelle en ergothérapie avec cet épisode animé par Soëla Bandaly, qui met en lumière le parcours multidimensionnel de Danielle Boivin, ergothérapeute forte de plus de 20 ans d’expérience.Cet échange explore comment les ergothérapeutes peuvent affirmer leur rôle, se positionner dans des milieux parfois rigides et oser sortir du cadre traditionnel. Danielle partage son parcours professionnel riche en découvertes, ses motivations à imaginer et innover, ainsi que ses réflexions sur la santé mentale, la passion durable et le leadership au quotidien. Un épisode profond, inspi...
2025-12-1041 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 71: Women’s Health “This is Not an Even Group Project”Women’s health-focused occupational therapists Amanda Hall and Katherine Lemay join host Justine Jecker for a conversation that shines light on the roles, realities, and health experiences of women, both as clients and as the majority of OTs and OTAs.Despite over a century of women-led practice, dedicated spaces to explore women’s health remain limited. This episode considers women’s occupations, persistent global inequities, and the implications of male-centered research.Delve into this important and historically underrepresented topic to understand how women’s health is understood and addressed, and how occupational therapy can better support women’s well...
2025-11-2749 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 70: Pelvic Health in Occupational TherapyExplore how occupational therapy can play an important role in supporting individuals experiencing pelvic pain, incontinence, trauma, and perinatal challenges with occupational therapists, educators, and leaders Lara Desrosiers and Karina Jackson.Pelvic health is a deeply personal and often overlooked aspect of daily life that influences emotional, physical, and mental well-being—one that occupational therapists are well positioned to address. Lara and Karina join host Justine Jecker to share their clinical experience and advocacy journey and shed light on the growing recognition of pelvic health within the profession. They emphasize the importance of collaboration, acce...
2025-11-1749 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoÉpisode 69 : Découvrez le programme Auto-ajuste : Pour un véhicule adapté à ses besoinsDécouvrez le programme Auto-ajuste, une initiative conjointe de l’Association canadienne des ergothérapeutes et de la CAA qui vise à aider les conductrices et conducteurs à adapter leur véhicule à leurs besoins afin d'assurer une conduite plus sécuritaire et confortable. L'animatrice Soëla Bandaly s'entretient avec Brenda Grant, ergothérapeute et collaboratrice du programme pour discuter d'outils pratiques, des formations offertes et des façons d’organiser un événement Auto-ajuste dans sa communauté. Cet épisode, diffusé dans le cadre du Mois de l’ergothérapie, souligne l’apport essentiel des ergothérapeutes à la sécurité routière et au bien-être au quoti
2025-10-3029 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoÉpisode 68 : Repenser l’accessibilité pour vivre sans barrièresExplorez l’accessibilité comme pilier d’une société véritablement inclusive! Bien au-delà du respect des normes, elle vise à permettre à chacun de se déplacer, d’habiter, de participer et de profiter d'un environnement physique, social et culturel de façon sécuritaire, autonome et digne. Dans le cadre du Mois de l’ergothérapie, et en lien avec la Conférence canadienne sur la réadaptation à la conduite automobile et le transport (18–19 novembre 2025 à Ottawa), l’animatrice Soëla Bandaly accueille Stéphanie Gamache. Ensemble, elles discutent des enjeux d’accessibilité du domicile et de l’environnement, de l’importance de fav...
2025-10-2343 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 67: Accessibility in Driver RehabilitationDriving is one of the most complex occupations that humans engage in, requiring a combination of physical, cognitive, neurological, and mental skillsets, which makes it a field that occupational therapists are uniquely suited to provide support in. In this third episode of our five-part bilingual OT Month accessibility series, Tamalea Stone and Maura DuLong, OTs with decades of clinical experience in the field, explore the state of driver rehabilitation practice in Canada, join host Justine Jecker to discuss opportunities to advance clinical, academic, and research work in this area, and reflect on why driver rehabilitation is a cornerst...
2025-10-1548 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 66: Airline accessibility – Where do we start?From environmental assessments to inclusive policy development, occupational therapists have a unique role to play in making air travel more accessible. Our guests this episode join us from Université Laval: Ernesto Morales is an OT and professor with a background in architecture and design whose research focuses on inclusive accessibility and design solutions; and David Gotti is a PhD candidate and occupational therapy student who has researched accessibility and inclusion in international air travel extensively.Together, with host Justine Jecker, they explore strategies such as educating airline staff, advising on environmental modifications, and advocating for accessi...
2025-10-0946 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 65: Accessibility in Occupational Therapy PracticeFrom education and practice gaps to interprofessional collaboration, learn how occupational therapy can expand its role in shaping inclusive spaces, services, and tools that enhance accessibility in the first episode of our five-part, bilingual OT Month series on accessibility!OTs Teresa Platt and Jaime Jones join us to discuss accessibility in the Canadian occupational therapy context. Together, they unpack what accessibility truly means – the meeting point between people’s capacities and the design and demands of built environments – and explore why OTs are uniquely positioned to identify and address barriers.Join us for this thoughtful conversation on...
2025-09-2545 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 64: Anti-Oppressive Documentation in Occupational Therapy PracticeSince their first presentation in 2021, occupational therapists and scholars Marie-Lyne Grenier and Janna MacLachlan have engaged thousands of health professionals in rethinking the ways documentation can uphold or challenge systems of power. In our latest episode, they join host Justine Jecker to reflect on how anti-oppressive documentation is reshaping occupational therapy practice.Learn what anti-oppressive documentation means, explore lessons learned from students and practitioners, and consider the profession’s next steps, including the implications for continuing education, and core occupational therapy curricula. This conversation invites us to imagine documentation as a tool for equity and meaningful change.You can also...
2025-09-1044 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoÉpisode 63 : Lever les tabous : sexualité, intimité et ergothérapieLa sexualité — un sujet aussi essentiel que délicat. Trop souvent absente des discussions cliniques, elle demeure pourtant une composante importante du bien-être occupationnel.Dans cet épisode, notre animatrice Soëla Bandaly s’entretient avec Louis-Pierre Auger, ergothérapeute, pour explorer le rôle de l’ergothérapie dans l’accompagnement de la sexualité et de l’intimité, notamment en contexte de limitations fonctionnelles, de maladie ou de transitions de vie. Ensemble, ils explorent les obstacles à son intégration en pratique et proposent des pistes concrètes pour l’aborder de manière éthique, inclusive et respectueuse. Un échange ri...
2025-08-1342 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 62: Occupational Therapy: A Palliative Approach to Care - We're all made of stardustRooted in person-centred, values-driven care, occupational therapy supports individuals facing life-changing circumstances to live fully—at every stage of their journey. In this episode, occupational therapist Julie Wilding and physician Dr. Samantha Winemaker join host Justine Jecker to explore the role of OT within a palliative approach to care.Together, they discuss how OT’s holistic lens aligns with palliative principles to enhance quality of life, uphold dignity, and support ongoing engagement in meaningful activities. Discover how working collaboratively, welcoming the unknown, and leading with presence can reshape your relationship with, and understanding of, pall...
2025-07-1745 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 61 : Arts-Integrated Occupational TherapyWe often describe occupational therapy as both an “art” and a “science”—but how often do we truly integrate arts-based methods into our practice?In this episode, host Justine Jecker is joined by occupational therapists Nichol Marsh and Justin Monton to explore what it means to practice arts-integrated occupational therapy. Drawing from their experiences as both artists and clinicians, they discuss how creative expression—through visuals, sound, movement, touch, and more—can serve as a powerful tool for healing, connection, and meaningful engagement.The episode opens with a land acknowledgment for Manitoba, recognizing the impact of wildfires on Ind...
2025-07-0349 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoÉpisode 60: Milieux émergents et rôles innovants en ergothérapieDécouvrez les stages réalisés en milieux émergents et aux rôles novateurs en ergothérapie. Ces expériences, souvent en dehors des cadres traditionnels, permettent d’ouvrir de nouvelles perspectives pour les personnes étudiantes et de faire valoir la profession dans des contextes peu explorés. Avec nos personnes invitées, Benjamin Pandev-Girard, ergothérapeute, et Ève Thibeault, étudiante en ergothérapie, nous abordons les apprentissages, les défis, et surtout le potentiel transformateur de ces stages pour la pratique et l’avenir de l’ergothérapie. Une invitation à imaginer, créer, et investir là où les besoins sont bien réels… m...
2025-06-1137 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 59: Substance Use HealthWith over 80% of people in Canada using substances, it’s time to reframe the conversation and recognize substance use on a spectrum that centers health, not illness, as the foundation for care and equity in our healthcare system.Join health systems educator Shawn Fisk and OT leader Gord Unsworth, with host Justine Jecker, to explore how adopting a substance use health lens can help dismantle systemic stigma. Together, they challenge the dominant “addictions-only” approach that delays care until crisis and advocate for a more inclusive, health-centered model.Tune in to learn and reflect on ways you can...
2025-05-2145 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoÉpisode 58: TCC et violence conjugale: quelle est la place des ergothérapeutes?Explorez un enjeu critique, méconnu et trop souvent ignoré : la violence conjugale et les traumatismes craniocérébraux chez les femmes survivantes. L’animatrice Soëla Bandaly s’entretient avec l'ergothérapeute et chercheuse Carolina Bottari pour examiner les répercussions profondes de ces blessures invisibles sur la santé, la sécurité et les occupations quotidiennes, tout en incitant à réfléchir au rôle de l’ergothérapie dans leur accompagnement. Participez à cette conversation incontournable pour approfondir votre compréhension, enrichir votre pratique et soutenir une approche plus humaine et éclairée.Ressources:Violence...
2025-04-3043 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 57: Social Occupational Therapy – Leading Systemic ChangeSocial occupational therapy is a concept that refers to politically and ethically framed practices that target individuals, groups, or systems to enable justice and social rights for people experiencing disadvantageous social conditions (Barros, Ghirardi, and Lopes, 2005). In this episode our guests, Canadian OT Keri Chambers and Brazilian OT Ana Malfitano, with host Justine Jecker, explore this unique field of practice and how any occupational therapy practitioner can address the social context of one’s environment. Tune in to hear about the role occupational therapy practitioners can play in driving systemic change to ensure the profession can effectively addr...
2025-04-0949 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 56: Evidenced-based practice – Do journals still matter?Join Dr. Brenda Vrkljan, Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy (CJOT) and professor at McMaster University, and host Justine Jecker to explore why, amongst ongoing debates about accessibility, responsiveness, and the evolving definition of "evidence," peer-reviewed journals remain important today. Brenda reflects on her journey to becoming CJOT’s Editor-in-Chief, the challenges of engaging newer generations of occupational therapy practitioners with scientific journals, and her thoughts on the future of academic publishing in occupational therapy.
2025-03-2639 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoÉpisode 55 : La COVID-19 de longue durée et le retour au travailLa pandémie de COVID-19 a profondément transformé le quotidien des individus, des communautés et des professionnels de la santé, entraînant des défis sans précédent et nécessitant une adaptation rapide de la pratique et de la recherche en ergothérapie. Dans cet épisode du Balado Conversations qui comptent en ergo, l’animatrice invitée, Josée Séguin, accueille deux expertes en la matière : la professeure et ergothérapeute Émilie Lagueux et l’ergothérapeute Dobrochna Litwin. Ensemble, elles explorent les répercussions de la COVID longue sur l’ergothérapie, les défis rencontr...
2025-03-1951 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 54: Music as an Occupation: Bringing Two Loves TogetherOTA and Juno-nominated R&B artist Angie Akhinagba – known musically as Zenesoul – explores the intersection of occupational therapy and creative expression with host Justine Jecker. By day, Angie supports patients in the rehabilitation department at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, but in every spare moment, she’s crafting soulful music, often from the front seat of her car. Dive into conversation with Angie to hear how she seamlessly blends her passions for therapy and music, highlighting creativity as an essential occupation. You’ll discover how personal passions can enrich professional practice!
2025-02-2629 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoÉpisode 53: Promouvoir l’ergothérapie : des mots aux actionsExplorez le rôle essentiel des ergothérapeutes en tant que facilitateurs de changement avecSoëla Bandaly, notre nouvelle animatrice de la version francophone du balado, et ergothérapeutesAnne Pascale Ménard etGiovanni Arcuri. Ensemble, ils abordent des stratégies pour simplifier le langage, renforcer l’identité professionnelle et favoriser la collaboration interprofessionnelle. Ce nouvel épisode de Conversations qui comptent en ergo met en lumière l’importance du bien-être mental et des approches préventives en ergothérapie. Rejoignez-nous pour une discussion qui invite à repenser la pratique afin d’avoir un impact optimal auprès de la clientèle. Cet épisod...
2025-02-1251 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 52: Transitioning from study to practice - support for new occupational therapy practitionersDiscover the resources and support available to you as you approach graduation and begin your new career as an OT or OTA. CAOT has been helping new occupational therapy professionals navigate this important passage for decades, and can equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate your transition into the profession with ease.
Tune in to hear Christine Dettwiler, CAOT’s Membership Team Manager, and Dustin Gelowitz, a new graduate leader, as they chat with host Justine Jecker about the unique pathways to practice, and how CAOT can help you be prepared for...
2025-01-2933 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 51: Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Occupational TherapyIn 2025, OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast will focus on innovative educational practices shaping the future of occupational therapy. To kick off this theme, Episode 51 highlights a capstone course for second-year occupational therapy students at McMaster University.
Join guests Sandra Moll and Briano DiRezze, OTs and McMaster University faculty, and host Justine Jecker as they discuss design thinking and entrepreneurship in occupational therapy.
The conversation explores how the McMaster course bridges design and business education with occupational therapy, strengthens connections with the occupational therapy entrepreneur community, and emphasizes the importance of exploring business-related competencies and st...
2025-01-1639 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 50: Examining our Self-Worth as Leaders in the OT ProfessionIn episode 50 of OT Conversations That Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker is joined by OT Katie Churchill and former OT Amanda Björn to explore the intersection of professional identity and leadership in occupational therapy. They discuss why many OTs relinquish their title when stepping into formal leadership roles like CEO or Director, the challenges of maintaining a protected title, and how self-worth shapes leadership in the field. Tune in for a reflective conversation on the “art of occupational therapy” and the critical role of clear communication in defining professional identity and building meaningful connections.
2024-12-1840 min
Hands In MotionSustainability in TherapyOn this episode, we are joined by Ben Mortenson and Janet Craik, both occupational therapists in Canada who have done extensive work on sustainability in healthcare. They share with us the pillars of sustainability and how we as therapists can do our part to ensure economic, social and environmental sustainability. Guest Bios: Janet Craik holds a Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy from Queen's University and a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Toronto. Her involvement as an occupational therapist includes many years as a front-line practitioner, manager, author, educator, and former Executive Di...
2024-12-1635 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 49: Facilitating Meaningful Change in Occupational Therapy PracticeIn this episode of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker is joined by occupational therapists Anne-Pascale Ménard and Giovanni Arcuri for a conversation on empowering OTs as transformative change makers. They discuss the critical role of de-jargonizing OT to build stronger client connections, help practitioners reclaim their professional identity, and strengthen interprofessional collaboration, ultimately driving meaningful change in practice. With their expertise in mental health and OT education, Anne-Pascale and Gio also emphasize the value of centering mental well-being, preventative care, and collaborative approaches to improve outcomes for those accessing occupational therapy services.
2024-12-1250 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 48: Identifying Foundational Skills to Advance Occupational Therapy PracticeIn Episode 48 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker sits down with occupational therapist and influencer Adam Ly to explore how OT practitioners identify and build on foundational skills to advance the profession, notably in the area of cognitive rehabilitation. They discuss the importance of grassroots-level education, advocacy, and innovative strategies for sustainable system transformation and the need for OT practitioners to get actively involved in post-licensure education both as participants and leaders. With advancements in AI, interprofessional collaboration, and complex knowledge systems, Adam emphasizes how understanding and strengthening core foundational skills is key to becoming effective advocates and...
2024-11-2750 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 47: Critical Conversations – Challenging the Dominant CultureIn Episode 47 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker and occupational therapist Stephanie Bizzeth delve into the impact of dominant cultural practices on occupational therapy service delivery. Drawing on their shared experience organizing and facilitating the CAOT 2024 Professional Issues Forum on Mental Health with a team of researchers and clinicians, they reflect on critical discussions around equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) practices, as well as the systemic structures that continue to reinforce dominant cultural norms. Together they explore the fluid nature of dominant culture and ways to challenge, transform and influence dominant Eurocentric norms within the Ca...
2024-11-1353 min
The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with Occupational Therapy TrailblazersEp. 35: Mindfully Occupied, Out and About Mental Health OT With Guest Sarah GoodToday we're diving into all things mindfulness in occupational therapy. Our guest today is a fellow Canadian OT who works in mental health, Sarah Good. In this episode, we explore how mindfulness can be used as a powerful intervention to enhance occupational engagement and not just as an end in itself. Sarah shares her unique approach of seeing clients in their homes or outdoor settings, integrating nature into therapy to help clients reintegrate socially post-pandemic. We also discuss how our clients find us and are funded for occupational therapy with a mental health focus and the fle...
2024-11-0449 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoÉpisode 46: L’ergothérapie et les équipes de soins primaires : Les défis du QuébecDans l'épisode 46 de Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le balado, l'animatrice invitée Josée Séguin reçoit Brigitte Vachon, ergothérapeute et professeure, ainsi que Mylaine Breton, professeure et bachelière en ergothérapie. Toutes deux sont des pionnières dans l'intégration de l'ergothérapie au sein des équipes de soins primaires au Québec. Ensemble, elles discutent des défis liés à la promotion, à la clarification du rôle des ergothérapeutes et à leur intégration dans les équipes interprofessionnelles de soins primaires au Québec. Avec une population vieillissante et des besoins de santé de plus en plus com...
2024-10-2435 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 45: Hope, Belonging, Meaning, PurposeIn Episode 45 of OT Conversations That Matter: The Podcast host Justine Jecker is joined by Indigenous occupational therapist and PhD candidate Jen Bertoni, returning to the podcast exactly three years after her first appearance. Jen, who is pursuing her Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation and Health Leadership at Queen’s University, reflects on her journey exploring culture, equity, and justice in occupational therapy practice in northwestern Ontario. Together, they discuss lessons learned and unlearned, the importance of self-reflection and mentorship to process personal narratives and biases, and how Jen's connection with her ancestral community has shaped her understanding of cult...
2024-10-0948 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 44: Relationship-Focused Occupational TherapyIn Episode 44 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker is joined by Holly Reid, an Indigenous OT and PhD candidate, to explore collaborative relationship-focused occupational therapy. This approach emphasizes the importance of relational connections between therapists, individuals, and communities. Drawing from the Promoting Occupational Participation textbook, they discuss four key components: contextually relevant relationships, nuanced interactions, safety, and rights-based self-determination. Through personal and professional insights, they examine the meaning of being "in relationship," its evolution in OT education, essential relational protocols, and how relationships shape occupational engagement. Tune in for valuable perspectives on enhancing OT practice.
2024-09-1854 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 43: The Historical Rehabilitation Era: A Pivotal Chapter in Canadian Occupational TherapyIn Episode 43 of OT Conversations That Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker welcomes Katie Lewis, an occupational therapist, historian, PhD candidate at McMaster University, and the recent recipient of the E. Sharon Brintnell Lectureship Award in Advancing Occupational Therapy. Together, they explore the history of occupational therapy in Canada during the Rehabilitation Era (1950-1985), examining its impact on the profession’s holistic roots. Through oral history interviews, extensive archival research, and theories of gender and professionalization, Katie provides valuable insights into the challenges and growth the profession experienced. Tune in for a fascinating discussion!
2024-08-1455 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 42: Trauma-Informed Care in Everyday PracticeIn Episode 42 of OT Conversations That Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker is joined by occupational therapist Gisele Craswell, and social worker Heather Boynton, to explore the significance of trauma-informed care in daily practice. Trauma's impact is now widely recognized, encompassing personal, collective, childhood, and intergenerational trauma. Despite this awareness, healthcare providers often struggle to stay updated on trauma-informed care practices. Together, they discuss how occupational therapy and social work are crucial in addressing trauma's effects and in promoting recovery. Through approaches such as holistic assessments, creating safe spaces, developing coping strategies, sensory integration, and identifying meaningful occupations, therapists can...
2024-07-1151 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 41: Wholistic Health in Occupational Therapy: Preventative and Nature-AssistedIn Episode 41 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker is joined by occupational therapists Nancy Rushford and Thomas Lovell to consider the meaning of wholistic health in occupational therapy. This episode highlights how OTs go beyond responding to injury and illness to promoting overall health and well-being through preventative and nature-assisted approaches. Discover how occupational therapy enhances stress management, ergonomic design, body mechanics education, falls prevention, environmental modifications, and community-based programming. Tune in to hear Nancy and Thomas share their personal journeys of integrating wholistic strategies in their personal and professional lives to foster optimal health and improve q...
2024-06-1251 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 40: Changing Occupations, Changing Identities?In Episode 40 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker dives into what it means to change occupations with guests Mary Julieth Rivera Rincon and Laura García Diaz. Having spent their early lives outside of Canada, Julieth and Laura share their experiences maneuvering different industries, embracing newfound passions, and engaging in life transitions in the “Canadian culture”. Motivations driving these pivotal shifts, such as professional advancement, personal fulfillment, and adapting to a dynamic job landscape, are highlighted in this discussion. Tune in to hear more about self-assessment strategies, skill honing, and networking essentials that have helped Julieth an...
2024-05-1643 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 39: Beyond Surviving into ThrivingIn Episode 39 of OT Conversations that Matter, host Justine Jecker is joined by occupational therapists Michèle L. Hébert and Nadine Larivière for an important discussion on suicide prevention within occupational therapy. Focusing on the new Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) Position Statement, the conversation highlights the need to thrive and live, moving beyond the idea of survival. This podcast episode comes on the heals of years of advocacy and numerous publications from the Addressing Suicide in Occupational Therapy Practice Network. Its debut en franglais, marks a first for the podcast seamlessly blending English and French, a true repre...
2024-04-1728 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 38: Homelessness and OccupationIn episode 38 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker explores the intersection of occupational therapy and homelessness in collaboration with occupational therapists Becky Marval and Laurence Roy. Together, they discuss the multifaceted approach to acknowledging and addressing homelessness through meaningful occupation using humanistic approaches. From evaluating self-care skills to addressing environmental barriers, OTs empower individuals to regain daily living skills and prepare for housing transitions while providing vital support for mental health challenges, substance use, and social integration. Tune in to learn more about how OTs connect clients with community resources, vocational training, and social activities, fos...
2024-04-1045 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 37: Becoming Occupational Therapy: Passion, Mission, Profession, VocationIn Episode 37 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker is joined by Australian occupational therapist Bradley Williams. Together, they discuss the profound ways occupational therapy fosters meaningful engagement, drawing from eastern ways of knowing such as the Japanese concept of Ikigai which acknowledges the intersection of passion, mission, profession, and vocation. Exploring the interweaving of an occupational therapy professional's work, beliefs, values, passions, and goals, this podcast discussion invites listeners to unravel the essence of occupation and passion in a shared quest for fulfillment.
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2024-03-2745 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 36: Wholistic Occupational Therapy with Criminalized Populations: Remembering our HumanityIn Episode 36 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker and occupational therapist Crystal Dieleman, explore holistic occupational therapy service provision with persons in prison and forensic mental health settings, and with clients who have a criminal record. Today, 1 in 7 adult Canadians have a criminal record, but are not in prison or forensic settings. This discussion sheds light on how societal factors influence participation in criminal occupations and emphasizes the need for OTs/OTAs to address personal and professional biases and provide equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their past experiences.
2024-03-1346 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 35: Reclaiming our OT Mental Health IdentityFor episode 35 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker is joined by occupational therapist Skye Barbic to discuss the expansive scope of occupational therapy in mental health service delivery. Together, they unpack the profound impact OT has on wholistic well-being and the significance of meaningful occupation. Occupational therapists across Canada are tirelessly advocating for acknowledgment as essential mental healthcare providers. To better understand the current state of affairs, Skye and Justine explore the historical and contemporary perceptions surrounding occupational therapy, especially within current mental health contexts. This episode serves as a navigational compass, guiding the profession on i...
2024-02-1557 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 34: Artificial Intelligence in Occupational Therapy: Pushing the LimitsIn episode 34 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker explores the transformative potential of AI with occupational therapists Shelley Vaisberg and Sarah Brzeszkiewicz. From revolutionizing assessment to streamlining administrative tasks and enhancing interventions, this discussion considers the various ways AI is influencing occupational therapy practices and clinical settings. Tune in for a captivating conversation at the intersection of technology and human wellness!
2024-02-1443 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 33: Canadian Health Systems Transformation: Primary Care as the First DominoIn Episode 33 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker explores the reshaping of Canadian health systems with guests Dr. Ivy Bourgeault and Dr. Ivy Oandasan. Dr. Bourgeault, a Professor at the University of Ottawa, leads the Canadian Health Workforce Network and focuses on gender perspectives in health workforce research. Dr. Oandasan, a Professor at the University of Toronto, specializes in interprofessional education and family medicine. Both became co-leads of a $45.3 million federal-funded project, "Team Primary Care: Training for Transformation." As leaders in health systems transformation, their work significantly impacts occupational therapy amid nationwide discussions on reshaping...
2024-01-1749 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 32: Team-Based LeadershipIn Episode 32 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host, Justine Jecker, explores team-based leadership with guests, social worker Gayle Adams-Carpino and occupational therapist Kathryn Wise. Aligned with its strategic priorities, CAOT is dedicated to empowering OTs and OTAs to be influential leaders. The podcast dives into understanding interprofessional competencies in the context of leadership while navigating the shift towards team-based care. Together, Justine, Gayle, and Kathryn skillfully unpack the intricate nuances of team-based leadership within the dynamic landscape of healthcare. Join us to hear more about Gayle and Kathryn's experiences and insights.
2023-12-2142 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 31: Internationally Educated Occupational Therapists (IEOTs)In Episode 31 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker is joined by Stefanie Matos and Husna Harmi, two internationally educated occupational therapists (IEOTs). Stefanie and Husna openly share their unique international journeys, shedding light on the various joys and challenges encountered while studying and working abroad. They also explore the hurdles faced during the transition to a new country, offering valuable insights into the complexities of professional integration for IEOTs, a process which in Canada is overseen by the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations (ACOTRO) through the Substantial Equivalency Assessment Systems (SEAS) program.
2023-12-1335 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 30: Occupational Therapists Engaging in PsychotherapyIn Episode 30 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, the host, Justine Jecker, explores the intersection of occupational therapy, mental health, and psychotherapy. Accompanying her to discuss the various theories and practices within the psychotherapeutic realm are occupational therapists, Sandeep Marwaha and Sarah Good. In the world of occupational therapy, navigating the nuanced landscape of psychotherapy and mental health remains challenging but essential. Join the discussion as they unravel the complexities and shed light on how occupational therapists actively contribute to shaping the evolving narrative of mental health in Canada.
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2023-11-2956 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 29: Exploring the Role of OT in Eating Disorders and Disordered EatingFor episode 29 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker explores the vital but often overlooked area of practice supporting eating disorders and disordered eating. Joined by occupational therapists Elyse Trudell and Sossy Sahakian, this episode offers a glimpse into how occupational therapy professionals assess, intervene, and provide support to individuals on their path towards enhanced physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being in the context of their relationship with eating and wellness. Join us for an informative discussion that sheds light on a growing area of practice within occupational therapy.
2023-11-1548 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 28: Occupational Therapy in Primary Care Teams - Saskatchewan and ManitobaIn Episode 28 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast. Host, Justine Jecker dives into the second part of our series on occupational therapy within Primary Care teams with OTs Rachel Degan from Saskatchewan and Lisa Diamond-Burchuk from Manitoba. Our aim with this series is to connect OTs from diverse regions, shedding light on how occupational therapy is shaping Primary Care nationwide. Our first episode featured insights from Ontario and British Columbia. In this episode, we center our focus on the heart of Canada, offering a comprehensive view of our profession's role within this landscape. Discover how occupational therapists contribute to pre...
2023-10-2540 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 27: Occupational Therapy in Primary Care Teams - British Columbia and OntarioIn Episode 27 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker initiates a two-part series exploring the role of OTs within Canadian Primary Care teams. This discussion stems from insights gained at the 2023 CAOT Conference in Saskatoon, highlighting OTs' significance amid Canada's Health Human Resource crisis and the call for an expanded role in primary care in a paper entitled Occupational Therapy and Primary Care: A Vision for the Path Forward by Donnelly and colleagues (2022). Our guest OTs, Maryann Gardhouse and Gina Hargreaves, shed light on how OTs operate across diverse clinic settings, leveraging interprofessional support, and caring for clients...
2023-10-1138 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 26: Let Food Be Thy Occupation...For episode 26 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker explores the significance of what we eat, how we eat, whom we eat with, and where our food comes from with occupational therapist Ryan Osal and local food activist Justin Cantafio. Together they discuss the role of food as medicine and the diverse occupations involved, from seed to table, in settings like farmers' markets and healthcare clinics. Tune in for a conversation on the intersections of sustainable food systems and occupational participation.
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2023-09-1353 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 25: OT & OTA Partnerships: The Future is Now!For episode 25 host Justine Jecker is joined by occupational therapists (OTs) Dianna Fong-Lee and Heather Gillespie. Their discussion centers around Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTAs) and their vital roles within the profession. This episode continues the exploration initiated in the first OTA-focused podcast, episode 21, shedding light on the variety of ways OTAs are trained in Canada. Dianna and Heather, known for their work on OT and OTA collaboration, also contributed to the 2019 OTA/PTA Vision Project, advocating for enhancing the roles of OTAs and PTAs in the profession.
2023-08-1639 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 24: How to Practice Occupational Therapy Sustainably?On Episode 24 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker delves into the topic of sustainable occupational therapy practice with guest occupational therapists Janet Craik and Ben Mortenson. This episode builds upon the insightful discussions from Episode 22, which considered the role of occupational therapy in the context of planetary health and climate change. The conversation explores "sustainable health equity" and how the well-being of our society is intricately intertwined with the health of our planet. Tune in today to discover actionable steps to foster a healthier future for both your community and the environment!
2023-07-1240 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 23: Innovative Practices Within and Outside of Occupational TherapyFor episode 23 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker is joined by occupational therapist Jennifer Berg-Carnegie and Carol MacDonald. Together, they delve into the topic of 'traditional' versus 'non-traditional' occupational therapy and innovative practices. With their extensive backgrounds as entrepreneurs spanning several decades, Jennifer and Carol share their thoughts on the significance of embracing innovative approaches within the ever-evolving dynamics of the profession. Join us as we explore the exciting intersection of tradition and innovation in occupational therapy
2023-06-1435 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 22: Planetary Health: What Role do We Play?In this episode, host Justine Jecker welcomes occupational therapist, Giovanna Boniface, and family physician, Myles Sergeant, to discuss the importance of planetary health and sustainable action in the face of climate change. As climate change impacts every person on the planet and their daily occupations, it is crucial for clinicians to understand the opportunities for engagement and action. With a focus on expanding knowledge, time, and resources towards sustainable action, the conversation explores how occupational therapy can contribute to a bottom-up approach in addressing climate change. Tune in to the first episode of a three-part series to learn more abo...
2023-05-1742 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 21: Building Capacity in Occupational Therapy Service Delivery with OTAsFor episode 21 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker is joined by occupational therapist assistant (OTA) Debra Cooper, and occupational therapist (OT) Teresa Avvampato. Together they explore intra-professional collaboration and its links to building capacity in occupational therapy service delivery. They share with us their thoughts on strengthening OT & OTA relationship building and how the profession could better support the development of these relationships.
2023-04-1334 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 20: Growing Occupational Therapy LeadershipFor our March episode host Justine Jecker, is joined by guest OTs Shiyen Shu and Gillian Barrie. Through discussing questions such as "could OTs have more of an impact around the world if they knew how to be better leaders?" and "how can we support leadership development for OT graduates, clinicians, and OT leaders?" they explore what it means to grow leadership in occupational therapy.
2023-03-1533 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 19: Occupational Therapy "For the Love of it!"For episode 19 of OT Conversations that Matter: the Podcast, host Justine Jecker is joined by special guest Phillip Wendt, OT & President of CAOT. Together they explore the motivators to becoming an occupational therapy practitioner and the links that unify OTs everywhere. Phillip shares with us how his journey to becoming President of CAOT and his experience working with people with varying health conditions has shaped his views of the profession.
2023-02-2236 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 18: Reflective & Reflexive PracticeFor episode 18 of OT Conversations that Matter: the Podcast, host Justine Jecker is joined by guest OT Monique Lizon to discuss reflective and reflexive practice. Monique, is completing a Master of Public Health with a Specialization in Indigenous and Northern Health at Lakehead University and is currently a Policy Analyst at CAOT; she shares with us her reflections and some lessons learned throughout her research journey which focused on the response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada Calls to Action by OT professional associations and regulatory bodies.
2023-01-2536 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 17: NeurodiversityFor episode 17, host Justine Jecker is joined by guest OTs, Naomi Hazlett and Melissa Croskery. Together they discuss neurodiversity's origin, its evolution since 2020, and the understanding and relationship OTs have with neurodiversity and neurodivergent clients.
2022-12-1440 minOT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 16: National Leadership: Supporting the Canadian Occupational TherapistIn this episode, host Justine Jecker is joined by occupational therapist Julie Entwistle to discuss leadership. While leadership is not a new topic in health care, or in occupational therapy, its recent prominence in national discourse led us to engage in discussions on specific styles of leadership and how those might be reflected in day-to-day practice. Julie is a fervent leader who has donned many hats throughout her career including that of clinician, business owner, regulator, and Board Director.
2022-11-2333 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 15: Promoting Occupational Participation: Collaborative Relationship-Focused Occupational Therapy - A discussion with the editorsFor OT Month, OT Conversations That Matter: the Podcast is releasing a special extended episode focusing on the new textbook Promoting Occupational Participation: Collaborative Relationship-Focused Occupational Therapy. For episode 15, our host Justine Jecker is joined by OTs Gayle Restall and Mary Egan, editors of the new textbook representing over three dozen authors.
Through answering questions from our members about the new book, this episode explores the fundamental purpose of occupational participation and the book’s emphasis that occupational therapy is focused on collaborative relationships with individuals, families, communities, and populations. Considered an evolutionary advancement in our thinking, the...
2022-10-2550 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoÉpisode 14 partie 2 : Explorer l'identité professionnelle des ergothérapeutesPour l'épisode 14 partie 2 de OT Conversations that Matter : Le podcast, Émilie Montour, Responsable de projet à l'ACE, anime notre tout premier épisode en français sur le thème de l'identité professionnelle. Émilie est en compagnie de Yasmine Frikha, une ergothérapeute canadienne d'origine française qui fait actuellement son doctorat sur le thème de l'identité professionnelle à l'Université Laval au Québec. Yasmine a été motivée à approfondir le concept d'identité professionnelle lorsqu'elle a constaté, à travers son expérience clinique au Québec, qu'il s'agissait d'un enjeu courant dans la profession. Au cours de cet épisode, Yasmine et Emilie explorent les nomb...
2022-09-1334 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 14 Part 1: Exploring OT Professional IdentitiesFor episode 14 of OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast, our host Justine Jecker is joined by Yasmine Frikha, a Canadian OT originally from France who is currently doing her PhD work on the topic of professional identity at the University of Laval in Québec. Yasmine was motivated to dive deeper into the concept of professional identity when she recognized, through her clinical experience in Quebec, that it was a common practice issue. During this episode, Yasmine and Justine explore the many reasons that lead clinicians within our profession to question their professional identity and what could help day-to-day p...
2022-08-0537 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 13: Global Health - An International Perspective on OT PracticeIn this episode, Emmanuelle Pichard-Jolicoeur, OT & CAOT Global Health Practice Network Co-Chair, and Deb Cameron, OT and founder of the International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation at the University of Toronto, join us to talk about the Global Health Practice Network, what it means to be a global health OT and how being a Global OT ties into the concepts of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
2022-06-2736 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 12: Vision & Occupational TherapyDr. Shirley Ha, neuro-rehabilitative optometrist (OD) and Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, and Pamela Chinchilla, vision therapist and former practising optometrist in Colombia, join us to talk about OTs working alongside vision specialists. We explore different ways OTs and ODs could successfully build interprofessional relationships to better support and inform each other's practises and ensure optimal client care.
2022-05-2631 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 11: Advocacy as a Professional ImperativeEmilie Montour, CAOT Policy Analyst, and Holly Reid, OT and UBC PHD student, join us to talk about advocacy within the OT profession. We look at where advocacy is included in the new Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada (2021) and what these advocacy competency indicators may look like in practice. We also explore the relationship between advocacy, OTs and their clients, and social, economic, political, legal and institutional barriers to participation and occupation.
2022-04-1241 min
Squats and Thoughts29 - Occupational Therapy? Never Heard Of It.In this episode Mel interviews Elle on all things occupational therapy since she is currently a first year student occupational therapist. She answers questions all the way from what even is occupational therapy to common misconceptions to the various practice areas and so so so much more. It's a long conversation but you'll likely step away a little more informed on all things OT. This is a very broad overview of the profession and is by no means comprehensive or exhaustive, but if you are looking for more information feel free to reach out to Elle directly through our...
2022-03-041h 36
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 10: Socially Accountable MentorshipJoy-Ann Perry and Amie Tsang join us to talk about socially accountable mentorship and their work with Occupational Therapists for Equity Advancement (OTEA). OTEA is an independent network of Occupational Therapists from historically marginalized groups, founded by Black, Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ occupational therapists that collectively support the enhancement of inclusion, diversity, equity and access within occupational therapy in the Greater Toronto Area. This is a group that grew out of the University of Toronto, but we are not formally tied to university. Today’s episode will focus on discussing OTEA's creation, experiences, and programs that are being recognized by OT...
2022-03-0228 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 9: Outdoor accessibility & adventureToday we are joined by Anna Braunizer and Tanelle Bolt. We will be talking about branching away from the medical model and toward thinking about occupations beyond basic self-care. As the pandemic continues to disrupt our way of life, we can reflect on how COVID has changed individual and societal level awareness of how spaces are designed and used.
2022-01-3023 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 8: Culturally Appropriate Health Care Services?This episode features occupational therapists Jennifer Bertoni and Justine Jecker. To close the 2021 year, we will be talking about culturally appropriate interprofessional health care services for First Nations and Indigenous populations. Both of our speakers today have worked with First Nations populations in northwestern Ontario with communities identifying as Anishinabek peoples. They both have a focus on culturally safe health care practices and how interprofessional teams appropriately service the needs of those in First Nation communities. If you'd like to connect with Jen, she can be reached at j.bertoni@queensu.ca
2021-11-3034 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 7: Social accountability - Engagement with BIPOC PopulationsIn this episode we return to the discussion surrounding social accountability to explore common downfalls and the ever-growing opportunities for change. This is the first episode with a guest who isn’t an occupational therapist but who has been strongly tied to the world of occupational therapy over the past few years. Thank you to Samira Omar for joining us!
2021-11-0340 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 6: Social accountability and social activismThis episode focuses on social accountability with considerations of how this contrasts social activism. Holly and Justine engage in a conversation about what it means to be accountable and who we are accountable to, what constitutes activism, and how disrupting and professionalism can co-exist.
2021-10-0531 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 5: OTs and Change AgencyThis episode we were joined by Justine Jecker and Melissa Croskery to discuss occupational therapists as change agents. This was examined in the context of where our profession came from over time, and where we can hope to be going over the next 100 years. We consider change agency in a generalist context and from the perspective of leadership, and discuss whether OT can exist without change agency.
2021-09-1032 min
The CAOT Blog Talk Radio Show#427 - Christian Author, Alan T. BlackListen to the Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) Blog Talk Radio Show Friday (August 20) at 2 p.m. (EST) for a LIVE interview with Christian author, Alan T. Black.As noted on his website, Alan grew up in the United Methodist Church. While he proudlys embrace his background and personal history within the United Methodist Church, Alan does feel that ultimately what is important is not the denomination that you are a part of. What matters most is the relationship that you have with the Lord. He believes part and parcel to any relationship is the level of commitment t...
2021-08-2030 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 4: Intersecting identities & OTs historical contextWelcome to Episode 4 of Conversations that Matter: the podcast. Today’s discussion will center on intersecting identities and compounding forms of discrimination. Justin Turner and Holly Reid, two occupational therapists, will engage in a conversation on double-discrimination related to queerness and race, as well as discuss how the historical context of occupational therapy has been either a support or barrier to accessing healthcare services.
2021-08-1234 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 3: Exploring how any occupational therapist can engage in researchEpisode 3 is focused on how and why OTs can be involved in research. With us today we have Kathryn Lambert and Justine Jecker, who engage in a conversation about what OTs bring to the table when doing research, involving patients and clients as partners, and what message they have for OTs who want to engage in research but do not have the time or resources to enroll in in a 4-year PhD or longer.
2021-07-2836 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 2 Part 2: Pride Month UnfilteredCaleigh and Holly return for a continued in depth conversation about Pride month topics, relevance to their personal and professional lives, and lessons learned from what it means to find a community. This unfiltered, raw conversation highlights what it means to find and express identity authentically, and how we can all support each other to feel validated and safe.
2021-06-2840 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 2 Part 1: Pride Month & OT: Allyship and appreciating diversityThe purpose of this week’s episode is to dive into topics related to occupational justice for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, the unique needs of queer and trans folks when accessing health care, and considerations on how we can become allies with these communities. We have two occupational therapists with us today, Caleigh and Holly, who will discuss 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, pride month and more!
2021-06-2828 min
OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast / Conversations qui comptent en ergo : Le baladoEpisode 1: Introduction to Conversations that Matter: The PodcastIn this first episode of the podcast series, Holly Reid and Justine Jecker introduce the vision and purpose of the podcast. They situate themselves and describe their journey as occupational therapists. Upcoming topics and ideas are discussed, along with identifying the need for this podcast series.
2021-06-1022 min
The CAOT Blog Talk Radio Show#416 - Iraqi War Veteran, Minister & Christian Author, Jean TurnerListen to the Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) Blog Talk Radio Show Friday (3/5/21) at 2 p.m. (EST) to hear a LIVE interview with Christian author and minister, Jean Turner.With a 25-year, Army career (that included serving in the Iraqi War and providing nursing support to the people of New Orleans post Hurricane Katrina), Min. Jean Turner has taken a warrior’s approach at inspiring others to be good stewards of their health. Min. Jean's commitment to the well-being of others is reflected in fitfoxy50&BEYOND℠, her signature wellness and lifestyle management program that is geared to the specific...
2021-03-0530 min
The CAOT Blog Talk Radio Show#415 -Christian Author, Deirdre Renee GardnerListen to the Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) Blog Talk Radio Show Friday (2/19/21) at 2 p.m. (EST) to hear a LIVE interview with Christian author, Deirdre Renee Gardner.Deirdre Renee Gardner, also known as “Dee,” resides in Baltimore, Maryland with her beautiful, young, adult daughter and a sweet dog, named Bella; both bring joy to Dee's life. She is a Christian and a member of the New Psalmist Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop Walter S. Thomas, Sr. She is a licensed, certified, Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the field of victim services for over 25 years. Her ...
2021-02-1931 min
Elevation Radio1Is there a Book In You ? CAOT CEO Dr. Lynn Pinder ...Baltimore's WONDER WOMANWe love to hear the word. Rappers speak the word. Preachers preach the word. You've been moved to write the word but..you delay. procrastinate, stop stalling . Maybe you just don't know how? Today is your day. The answer is being provided today...i present Dr. Lynn Pinder, CEO of The Christian Authors On Tour, a comglomerate of Writing Warriors who praise God in : Novels, Short Stories, Childrens Books, Seminars, Workshops & Visual Media. She teaches ! She is a TV Hostess & Executive Producer. Journalist & local Acrivist & resident " Community Heroine" ...Baltimore's " WONDER WoMAN ! Dr. Lynn Pinder !!!
2021-02-141h 01Elevation Radio1Is there a Book In You ? CAOT CEO Dr. Lynn Pinder ...Baltimore's WONDER WOMANWe love to hear the word. Rappers speak the word. Preachers preach the word. You've been moved to write the word but..you delay. procrastinate, stop stalling . Maybe you just don't know how? Today is your day. The answer is being provided today...i present Dr. Lynn Pinder, CEO of The Christian Authors On Tour, a comglomerate of Writing Warriors who praise God in : Novels, Short Stories, Childrens Books, Seminars, Workshops & Visual Media. She teaches ! She is a TV Hostess & Executive Producer. Journalist & local Acrivist & resident " Community Heroine" ...Baltimore's " WONDER WoMAN ! Dr. Lynn Pinder !!!
2021-02-141h 01
The CAOT Blog Talk Radio Show#414 - Interview with Christian Author, Troy R. SmithListen to the Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) Blog Talk Radio Show Friday (2/5/21) at 2 p.m. (EST) to hear a LIVE interview with Christian author, Troy R. Smith. Troy R. Smith is an author and founder of a financial planning start-up. An advocate for spreading God’s love to those in need, he and his wife also founded The Body, a nonprofit with the goal of providing food, shelter, health, education and career-planning services to the homeless. Troy recently authored his first book, Symbolism of Truth: Love, and is working to release two additional books. Call (563) 999-3025 ...
2021-02-0531 min
The JeneralistS2 E4 Rachel ThibeaultConversation with Rachel Thibeault. An international researcher and OT
Topics include: Resilience, Meaning Focused Evaluation, Community based and driven development and social justice.
Guest: Rachel Thibeault, O.C., Ph.D, FCAOT.
Host: Jen Taubensee OT (Reg) BC
Music by David Hyde
An occupational therapist who also holds a Ph.D. in psychology, Rachel specializes in Community-Based Rehabilitation, psychological resilience, and peer support in vulnerable populations. For the past 40 years, as a clinician or as part of her teaching and research career at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the...
2021-01-151h 20
The CAOT Blog Talk Radio Show#413 - Interview with Christian Author, Cheryl WilliamsListen to the Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) Blog Talk Radio Show on Friday (12/18/20) at 2 p.m. (EST) to hear a LIVE interview with Christian author & CEO, Cheryl Williams. Cheryl Williams is a CEO, educator, author and lyricst. Cheryl is the autthor of several books including Some Reasons Why Kids Gone By and Tears Left Uncried. In addition to writing boks, Cheryl enjoys writing song lyrics, plays and screenplays. She also enjoys teaching. Cheryl has been featured on various TV and radio programs in Baltimore and abroad. A widow and two-time contender in the " Miss Big and Beautiful" Beauty...
2020-12-1830 min
The CAOT Blog Talk Radio Show#412 - Interview with Christian Author & Pastor, Chenelle B. PriceListen to the Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) Blog Talk Radio Show on Friday (12/04/20) at 2 p.m. (EST) to hear a LIVE interview with Christian author & pastor, Chenelle B. Price. Chenelle B. Price is the Assistant Pastor of True Divine Kingdom Ministries International in Cincinnati, OH. Pastor Chenelle is a woman of God known for her gifts not only in Cincinnati, but in various cities across the nation. The founder of Let Every Voice Empower LLC., the Dear Sister Women's Empowerment Movement and LEVE Book Publishing, Pastor Chenelle has received various awards for her service to the Kin...
2020-12-0429 min
The CAOT Blog Talk Radio Show#411 - Christian Author & Pastor, Apostle Tonya of Esther Crown MinistriesListen to the Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) Blog Talk Radio Show on Friday (11/20/20) at 2 p.m. (EST) to hear a LIVE interview with Christian author & pastor, Apostle Tonya of Esther Crown Ministries.Apostle Tonya radiates with an unbridled love for our heavenly Father. When you first meet her, you will quickly realize that she has a heart for God that immediately draws you into wanting to connect to the same love of the Father that pours so sincerely out of her. Apostle Tonya lovingly shares God's word with anyone who will listen. For she knows that it is t...
2020-11-2030 min
The CAOT Blog Talk Radio Show#410 - Christian author & Life Mentor Coach, Debrayta "Dee" SalleyListen to the Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) Blog Talk Radio Show on Friday (10/16/20) at 2 p.m. (EST) to hear a LIVE interview with Christian author, Debrayta "Dee" Salley. Debrayta (Dee) Salley aka Dee Life Mentor Coach Founder of Debrayta Salley Enterprises, LLC is a Mother, Servant, Christian Author, Inspirational Speaker, Biblical Life Coach, Event Host and Wellness Advocate. Debrayta's life's mission is to empower paths, support growth, and inspire change. She supports/serves women of all ages through all phases of the transitions of life. She also helps women to break free from any place, space or rela...
2020-10-3030 minThe JeneralistS2 E3 PamelaConversation with Pamela Russel leader of OT-Works! serving vancouvera area in BC. Topics include: Being a leader, connecting as a team and coping and healing through stories
Guest: Pamela Russell, BSc, BSc(OT), MSc
Host: Jen Taubensee OT (Reg) BC
Music by David Hyde
Pamela graduated from OT school at McGill University 22 years ago. Prior to that she obtained a bachelors degree in biology and psychology, and a masters degree in physiology (when she decided she likes humans more than frogs!) She started her practice in BC, and began leading OT Wor...
2020-10-1935 min
The CAOT Blog Talk Radio Show#409 - Christian Fiction Author, Tracee Lydia GarnerListen to the Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) Blog Talk Radio Show on Friday (10/16/20) at 2 p.m. (EST) to hear a LIVE interview with Christian author, Tracee Lydia Garner. Tracee Lydia Garner is a best-selling author of 13 books. Tracee writes about heroes and heroines who have complex back stories and intricate emotional drama that ultimately attempts to hinder them from the life and the love they all deserve. When Tracee is not writing, she maintains her work for an area nonprofit as a case manager. She coaches other aspiring writers through the finishing of their books and helps them thr...
2020-10-1630 min
The CAOT Blog Talk Radio Show#408 - Christian Author, Sherabim JoyListen to the Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) Blog Talk Radio Show on Friday (10/2/20) at 2 p.m. (EST) to hear a LIVE interview with Christian author, Sherabim Joy. Sherabim Joy is the author of two fiction books, two non-fiction books, and one children’s book. One of her fiction books, After the Benediction, won a 2020 Christian Indie Award. Sherabim walks in God's anointing as she honors God through her service. An ordained evangelist in the Church of God In Christ, Sherabim is a certified Biblical counselor. She serves as both the women’s director of her local worship assembly...
2020-10-0230 min
The CAOT Blog Talk Radio Show#407 - Christian Author, Lena DennisListen to the Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) Blog Talk Radio Show on Friday (9/18/20) at 2 p.m. (EST) to hear a LIVE interview with Christian author, Lena Dennis.Lena Dennis is 65 years young and is living her best life! Married to Bruce Owen Dennis, Jr. for 24 years, Lena's passion is her God-given talent as a Seamstress. For the last 15 years, she has thrived as a successful business owner and CEO of Sew-So-Sassy, Inc. Prior to this, Lena worked at the Social Security Administration for 25 years. Along her journey, she has struggled with many life challenges. If it had not b...
2020-09-1830 min
MY OT JourneyGoal Setting and All Things OT with Karen Jacobs, OT, Ed.D., OT, OTR, CPE, FAOTAKaren earned a doctoral degree at the University of Massachusetts in Educational Leadership in Schooling, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Boston University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Karen is the Associate Dean of Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor of occupational therapy and the Program Director of the online post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy program at Boston University, College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. She has worked at Boston University for 36 years. Karen is a past president and vice president of th...
2020-05-2645 minThe JeneralistS2 E2 MoiraConversation with Moira exploring Sensory and Presenting Conferences. Topics include: creating and presenting a CAOT conference, reframing OT as lifestyle interventions and Moira shares how a change in the Autism diagnosis is leading to more funding for sensory related research and medical professionals turning to OTs for guidance on intervention.
Guest: Moira Peña, BPHE, BScOT, MOT Reg. (Ont.)
Host: Jen Taubensee OT (Reg) BC
Music by David Hyde
Moira Peña, BPHE, BScOT, MOT Reg. (Ont.) is an experienced occupational therapist who has dedicated her career to working with ind...
2020-01-061h 00
Elevation Radio1Campaign Against Counterfeits in Charm CityThis segment is slated to be very controversial, and so experts were needed to tackle this subject of "Campaign Against Counterfeits In Charm City !". My celebrity Co-Host, Professor Leroy Mckenzie, CEO of JNF Enterprises. a Publisher & Christian Author and Co-Host of the CAOT TV Show. We will interviw Dr. Paul Kelly, Host of "Pastor's Time" Christian Radio Show. Dr. Kelly Pastorial Board Advisor of the International Biblical Seminary School
2018-12-2847 min
Elevation Radio1Campaign Against Counterfeits in Charm CityThis segment is slated to be very controversial, and so experts were needed to tackle this subject of "Campaign Against Counterfeits In Charm City !". My celebrity Co-Host, Professor Leroy Mckenzie, CEO of JNF Enterprises. a Publisher & Christian Author and Co-Host of the CAOT TV Show. We will interviw Dr. Paul Kelly, Host of "Pastor's Time" Christian Radio Show. Dr. Kelly Pastorial Board Advisor of the International Biblical Seminary School
2018-12-2247 minElevation Radio1Campaign Against Counterfeits in Charm CityThis segment is slated to be very controversial, and so experts were needed to tackle this subject of "Campaign Against Counterfeits In Charm City !". My celebrity Co-Host, Professor Leroy Mckenzie, CEO of JNF Enterprises. a Publisher & Christian Author and Co-Host of the CAOT TV Show. We will interviw Dr. Paul Kelly, Host of "Pastor's Time" Christian Radio Show. Dr. Kelly Pastorial Board Advisor of the International Biblical Seminary School
2018-12-2247 min
College and Career Collaboratory[episode 6] What's Relevant to Every Career? Office Technology Courses and ProgramsIn this podcast Tacey Keylon, the Administrative Office Management Technology Coordinator at North Idaho College, discusses various computer application and office technology (CAOT) courses offered at NIC and at Lake City High School. Find out more on the relevance of these types of classes and how they can help anyone regardless of what they want to study.
2018-10-1919 min
Pain WavesOccupational Therapy for People in Pain with Katerina DikeakosChronic pain can make it more difficult to accomplish daily tasks, ranging anywhere from getting dressed to maintaining a full-time job. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) who personally experiences chronic pain, Katerina Dikeakos understands this firsthand. In this episode, Katerina provides insight on how the field of occupational therapy differs from other common therapies and explains how OTs can help people in pain manage better in their daily lives.To find out more about Katerina's work, visit https://www.vancouverot.ca/To find out more about the field of occupational therapy, visit http://www.caot...
2018-04-2036 min