Shows
The JeneralistS2 E5 SarahConversation with Sarah Good. Topics include: mindfulness as a restful occupation, empathy vs compassion and ways to incorporate mindfulness into your life and practice.
Guest: Sarah Good OT(Reg) ON
Host: Jen Taubensee OT (Reg) BC
Music by David Hyde
Sarah lives and works in Ottawa, Ontario as an occupational therapist and mindfulness teacher.
Both in her personal and professional life, she use nature and mindfulness meditation to bring calm and joy to each day- often incorporating a walk into treatment sessions or by leading a meditation.
She...
2021-03-1156 minThe 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 20The 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 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 00The JeneralistS2 E1 BronwenConversation with Bronwen exploring play. Topics include starting with spirit and strength, occupation is enough, and OT-ing yourself.
Guest: Bronwen Poultney MSc(OT) AB
Host: Jen Taubensee OT (Reg) BC
Bronwen graduated from the University of Alberta OT program in 2011, following an undergraduate degree in English and Psychology. Since then he has worked for Qi Creative Inc., a private practice in Alberta serving children and their families through success coaching, celebration of strengths and collaboration to create meaningful learning. Since 2017, Bronwen has worked part time for Qi, splitting his time between the Edmonton a...
2019-07-051h 03The JeneralistS1E3 PhillipA conversation with Phillip Wendt covering the topics of starting out, connecting to the larger OT community, diversity within the profession, and reframing physical activity as an ADL.**
Guest: Phillip Wendt MSc(OT) ON
Phillip is a registered Occupational Therapist holding a BScOT from the University of Wisconsin-Madisonand an MScOT from Queen’s University. He has also received additional education and specialization in home adaptation and universal design, chronic disease self-management, arthritis treatment, lifestyle redesign, and capacity evaluation. He has an intense passion for primary health care and his practice is focused on working with peopl...
2019-04-1750 min
The JeneralistS1E2 JustinConversation with Justin Turner covering the use self and stories, embracing uncertainty and OT as more than doing.
Guest: Justin Turner MOT (BC)
Host: Jen Taubensee MSc(OT) AB
Music by David Hyde
Contact the Jeneralist at thejeneralistpodcast@gmail.com
2019-03-2647 minThe JeneralistS1E1 LaurenAn interview with Lauren Leveille covering the topics of creating your own role, establishing your professional brand and making waves in big systems.
Guest: Lauren Leveille MSc(OT) AB
Host: Jen Taubensee MSc(OT) AB
Music by David Hyde
Contact the Jeneralist at thejeneralistpodcast@gmail.com
2019-03-1151 minThe JeneralistThe Jeneralist Podcast Season One TeaserHere's a teaser of The Jeneralist- A podcast for all things Occupational Therapy. Be sure to check back Spring of 2019 for the rest of this conversation and all of season one!
Guest: Sam Hart MSc(OT) Northern BC
Host: Jen Taubensee MSc(OT) AB
2019-03-0309 min