The Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast

• Taming the Imposter Monster! A conversation about how to feel good enough.

  In this episode, Dr. Áine O Dea and Jen Trzeciak delve into the complexities of imposter syndrome, particularly within the context of occupational therapy. They explore how imposter syndrome manifests, its psychological underpinnings, and its impact on professionals despite evidence of success. The discussion highlights the importance of organisational support, cognitive reappraisal, and the role of coaching and supervision in managing these feelings. They also touch on the broader implications of imposter syndrome as a symptom of systemic issues like burnout and compassion fatigue.If you are interested in finding out more about the upcoming 'How to set up in private practice' course, please follow this link: https://radianceconsultinghub.com/courses-events/

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• Occupation, Identity and the Burn In Model: Rethinking Occupational Therapy with Rhiannon Crispe

  In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome Rhiannon Crispe, occupational therapist, coach, speaker, and founder of the OT Lifestyle Movement. Based in Australia, Rhiannon has become widely recognised for her work in advocating for occupation as lifestyle medicine and for supporting OTs across the world to reconnect with their professional identity, values, and purpose.Rhiannon shares her personal journey of stepping into private practice, the challenges she faced with burnout and misalignment, and how she rediscovered her passion for occupational therapy. We explore her documentary work, her conversations with some of the giants of our profession, and her drive to strengthen our collective voice by reclaiming the language of occupation.A highlight of this conversation is Rhiannon’s introduction of the Burn-In Model a powerful, visual framework co-created with Michelle Lukan to help OTs and other professionals move from burnout towards “burning in”: living and working in alignment, reigniting their flame, and embracing the meaningful occupations that light them up.This is an inspiring conversation about identity, resilience, and the future of occupational therapy one that will encourage you to reflect on your own flame, your gifts, and what it means to truly live and practice in alignment.About - The OT Lifestyle Movement

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• OT Meets Tech: Jessica Kennedy on empowering teachers online

  In this episode, Jen Trzeciak and Dr Áine O’Dea are joined by Jessica Kennedy, an innovative occupational therapist, entrepreneur, and businesswoman who has reshaped howtherapy can reach families, schools, and communities.Jessica’s career has taken her from working with children and young people in Australia and Ireland to founding My OT & Me. Building on this success, Jessica co-founded Gabadoo, apioneering telehealth service that provides timely, tailored occupational therapy and speech and language therapy consultations for parents and teachers. Through Gabadoo, Jessica and her team are reimagining how we support schools, teachers, and families by offering coaching, consultation, and practical, individualised strategies that can be implemented in real time. In this conversation, Jessica shares her journey into entrepreneurship, the evolution from hands-on home andschool-based practice to innovative telehealth models, and the lessons she’s learned along the way about participation, sustainability, and building capacity for those who support children every day. Join us as we explore how Jessica is using creativity, technology, and occupational therapy values to drive meaningful change in practice.Bringing therapy home: Exploring parents’ experiences of telehealth for children with developmental coordination disorderGabadoo - Access to Occupational Therapy & Speech Therapy within hourshttps://myotandme.com

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• Speak Up! Jill Martin on mental health, advocacy and changing the conversation

  In this episode, we’re joined by Jill Martin, a UK-based occupational therapist with a career spanning over three decades in mental health. From her early days in NHS psychiatry to delivering a powerful TEDx talk on the hidden magic of OT, Jill has been a passionate advocate for the profession and its unique role in supporting recovery.After experiencing burnout within the NHS, Jill retrained in coaching and psychology but soon returned to her OT roots, realising the depth, regulation, and holistic impact of occupational therapy was what people really needed. In 2020, alongside her business partner Nikki Green, she co-founded Purpose People, a thriving independent practice now home to a 30-strong team of OTs and OT assistants, supporting adults with mental health needs across London.In this conversation, Jill shares her journey of stepping outside the traditional boundaries of OT, the challenges and rewards of building a private practice, and the importance of standing tall as occupational therapists in a world that often overlooks our value. Her passion for community, creativity, and clinical integrity shines through, offering both inspiration and practical insights for OTs everywhere.Ted Talk - The hidden Magic of Occupational Therapy

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• Press Record: Jane Browne on the power of podcasting

  Today, we welcome Jane Brown from Jane Assists, who speaks about her journey from an emergency nurse to podcast production. Jane discusses the benefits of podcasting, highlighting how it supports clinicians in practiceby sharing information and knowledge with clients, as well as creating social media content. She shares how her services have helped to take the pain out of podcasting for busy health professionals or those who are nervous aboutstarting.  To find out more about Jane, check out the links below. ⁠https://janeassists.com/⁠

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