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Integrative OTS3E7: OT as Original Life Coach (Re-Release)Join Integrative OT this July with a re-release of a very popular episode: Occupational Therapists are the original life coaches. Enjoy!2025-07-0729 minIntegrative OTS1E6: The Occupation of Risky PlayThis episode is dedicated to my SIL! It's all about risky play and creativity. I hope you feel empowered to let your children run wild ;) Enjoy!2025-06-0122 minIntegrative OTS3E5: Pelvic Floor PTToday we are talking with Dr. Stephanie Perez, PT from Empowered Wellness about all things pelvic floor health! We discuss all the things: pee, poop, sex, and help after birth (so may not be suitable for little ears). Check Stephanie out here: empoweredwellnesspt.com & pelvicptmama on IG 2025-05-0140 minIntegrative OTBonus Episode: Primitive ReflexesI've had a couple of people ask about more information on primitive reflexes, so I thought I would put out a bonus episode on what primitive reflexes are, which ones OTs' look at & why and how we test them. 2025-04-1120 minIntegrative OTS3E4: Forest Kindergarten & OTJoin Emily with Little Fern Forest and me as we discuss Forest Kindergartens and all things Nature Based OT :) If you are interested in learning more about her program, she is on IG at Little Fern Forest or at her website here: https://www.littlefernforest.com/2025-04-0146 minIntegrative OTS3E3: Functional Medicine with Jenn deVilleneuveWelcome to Episode 3! I've done it...I have found a functional medicine pediatric nurse practitioner in Birmingham!! Jenn is so warm, approachable & down to earth. She is also incredibly knowledgable and works with not only kids- but the whole family! Please give this episode a listen and reach out to her today :) Jenn's website: wellrootedal.comInstagram: jennd_functional_np2025-03-0143 minIntegrative OTBonus Episode: Grounding (Re-Release)Hello everyone! As spring is quickly approaching, I wanted to put out this re-release from season one on the bountiful and wonderful effects of Grounding aka Earthing. Get barefoot in the grass and enjoy :) 2025-02-2714 minIntegrative OTS3E2: Occupation of Eating with Allie, FDNWelcome back to Season 3! I am stoked to have the beautiful, talented Allie Parsons with us today and talk all things food :) Below you will find Allie's information if you want to get in touch further. As always, let me know what you think! Happy listening. Allie's website: https://www.offbeetholisticfdn.com/Allie's book "Wilted Women": https://www.amazon.com/Wilted-Women-Cultivate-Healthy-Stand/dp/B0D6WKTYZH2025-02-0652 minIntegrative OTThe Occupation of Hands on Healing (Re-Release)In Season 3, podcasts will come monthly instead of bi-monthly. I wanted to start this season off with a re-release. Here we hear from two of my favorite people and my two massage therapists as they give us an inside look into massage and its many benefits. I chose to re-release this episode in the winter in order to remind you all that self-care is so vital & necessary and even moreso in the winter when we are all battling the cold & less sunshine or access to the Earth's healing frequency. Everyone needs a loving pair of hands on o...2025-01-231h 02Integrative OTS2E17: When Grief Occupies Your Time (Re-Release)Grief is so hard, all the time, but especially around the holidays. We recently lost our dog of 12.5 years, my therapy pup Rio, and one of my best friends recently lost her mom. So this re-release is honor of Ama and for all of you out there who are grieving your special person this holiday season. I send all my love through this time! 2024-12-1857 minIntegrative OTS2E16: Lymphatics (Re-Release)Hey guys! This episode was from really early on in season 1, but it's on the lymphatic system and it's role in our immune, gut & skin health so I wanted to put it back out into the Podcast Universe since this is the time of year everyone seems to be getting sick! 2024-12-0629 minIntegrative OTS2E15: Parent WoundBook: Discovering the inner mother a guide to healing the mother wound and claiming your personal power by Bethany Webster2024-11-0229 minIntegrative OTS2E14: The Occupation of BreathingJoin Integrative OT in learning about breath work and it's many offerings. Breathing is an occupation none of us think about often, but Diane shares what can happen when we intentionally focus and hold space for our most innate, unconscious occupation. Get in touch with Diane here: dianeb402@gmail.comVisit her class on 30A here: www.balance30A.com2024-10-1636 minIntegrative OTS2E13: PerimenopauseI have had a few friends ask about the perimenopause transition for women, so here is your podcast, friends! I hope you find the information helpful for supportive occupations during this journey. Remember: love your bodies and give them the grace & rest they need during this time!2024-09-2829 minIntegrative OTS2E12: Heeling CancerIn this episode, I have a special guest: Camille DeSantis, LMT. Here we talk about a group we created: Heeling Cancer for all cancer survivors in the Birmingham, AL area. Give it a listen and reach out if you'd like to join, share with someone who might enjoy it, or pass along to a healthcare provider you think might like to be our guest hiker for the day! You can check out the list of hikes via my website (www.bhamintegrativeot.com) or on my IG page :) Camille's infoBook a massage: https://www.mendingtreemassage.com/2024-09-0237 minIntegrative OTS2E11: The Occupation of Eating (Part 2)Hello & welcome back from a summer break! I am excited to share with you today the long-promised Part 2 of the functional nutrition podcast. Today we dive into how nutrition impacts hormones from cortisol to estrogen and everywhere in between. I also discuss circadian rhythm and sleep giving practical tips on how to live your healthiest life through nutrition and sleep!2024-08-241h 13Integrative OTS2E11: Occupation of Eating (Part 2)Hello & welcome back from a summer break! I am excited to share with you today the long-promised Part 2 of the functional nutrition podcast. Today we dive into how nutrition impacts hormones from cortisol to estrogen and everywhere in between. I also discuss circadian rhythm and sleep giving practical tips on how to live your healthiest life through nutrition and sleep!2024-08-191h 13Integrative OTS2E10: EcopationsI am super pumped for this episode as it is essentially the culmination of my doctoral project for my degree! I talk alllll things climate change/sustainability from an occupational lens. We dive deep into looking into how our occupations either help or harm the planet and what we can be doing better. If you're interested in the references, please reach out & I can supply you with those :) Link for carbon footprint: https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/carbon-footprint-calculator/Link for water footprint: https://www.waterfootprint.org/resources/interactive-tools/personal-water-footprint-calculator/2024-05-211h 02Integrative OTS2E9: Dyslexia, ADHD, Executive DysfunctionJoin Integrative OT for Episode 9 all about the similarities between dyslexia, ADHD and executive dysfunction. 2024-04-3043 minIntegrative OTS2E8: Occupation of Dance on Healing TraumaIn this episode, we dive deep into the effects of trauma on the body, how moving our body helps and specifically into the occupation of dance. I have attached the references mentioned in the podcast for further reading if anyone is interested! Enjoy :) https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daac172 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01389https://doi.org/10.1007/s10465-022-09363-4https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2007.7166https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.77S2-PO290 https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2021.75S2-RP292https://doi.org/10.1080/17432979.2021.1927188https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2020.612445...2024-04-1427 min