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Developing as a Leader (Episode 32) Sep 07, 2018

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Alondra Ammon, an occupational therapist who entered the field of OT as a first-generation Salvadorean/Haitian American and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, talks about developing as a leader through activities in OT school and in the community, via presenting at professional conferences, and as a participant in the American Occupational Therapy Association's Emerging Leaders Development Program. She also shares about her work on projects that raise awareness on the importance of creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce to better serve clients, along with addressing topics that relate to underrepresented practitioners within the profession.

Challenging One's Mindset: Debriefing after WFOT Congress (Episode 31) Aug 24, 2018

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Jami Flick and Orli Weisser-Pike, occupational therapists who attended and presented at the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) Conference in Cape Town, South Africa in May 2018, share about their experiences leading up to and attending and presenting at the conference. (On a side note, Jami and Orli are the first repeat-guests on this show!)

Driving Rehab (Episode 30) Aug 10, 2018

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Occupational therapist and driving rehab specialist Susie Touchinsky talks about her role as an OT with a specialty certification in driving rehab. She shares about how she found out about OT (shout out to all the high school guidance counselors out there who know about OT!!) and her passion for providing exceptional care for all drivers through work with clients in her private practice, contributing to the field and the community through her advocacy efforts, and sharing her knowledge with others through lectures, publications, presentations, volunteer work, and educational offerings. See the show notes at www.OnTheAir.us

Engagement with the OT Community (Episode 29) Jul 27, 2018

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Jessica Kersey and Natalie Barnes, hosts of the Glass Half Full podcast, are the guests on this episode. Jess and Natalie talk about how engagement in the occupational therapy community helps to shape one's career through inspiration, education, support, and mentorship. They talk about how they met and how they started their podcast as well as their passions and how that relates to what each of them is currently doing in the field.

Occupation Centered Practice (Episode 28) Jul 13, 2018

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Occupational therapist Mandy Chamberlain shares about her passion for working with the older adult population and her work as the founder of SeniorsFlourish.com, host of the podcast Seniors Flourish, and as a mentor new grads and OT students through her membership site, The Learning Lab. She also discusses her dedication to helping other OT practitioners working with older adults be the best they can be through education, resources, tips and videos.

Sharing Resources (Episode 27) Jun 29, 2018

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London-based occupational therapist Tara Whiteford talks about her work as the co-founder and co-owner of Look Hear Australia, a free resource library for allied health professionals and families of children with unique educational and healthcare needs. She reveals about how Look Hear Australia was formed, how it got its name, and what the vision and mission of the organization is as well as how others can connect and share resources through the group.

Trusting the Process (Episode 26) Jun 15, 2018

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Tamara Calhoun discusses the processes leading her into practice as an OT in acute care, to her decision to pursue a post-professional OTD, and to her research, which centers on increasing cultural competency among rehabilitation professionals in order to better serve the African American community.

Defensive Documentation (Episode 25) Jun 01, 2018

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Jill M. Steinburg is an attorney specializing in litigation in the field of medical malpractice, nursing home liability, product liability, and premises liability. She has over 30 years of experience in the field and through her work has gained considerable insight into the documentation practices of OT practitioners and other healthcare professionals. On this episode, Jill discusses the importance of documenting observations and care in specific ways, both for continuity of care and to avoid lawsuits.

Community-based Practice (Episode 24) May 18, 2018

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Nerida Hyett is an OT working as a lecturer in the OT program at La Trobe University Bendigo in Victoria, Australia. She has worked in community health, alcohol and drug services, youth mental health, and project management. Nerida's research is in the area of consumer and community participation, and she is developing a model of community-centered practice for use in OT. On this episode, she discusses her path into the profession of occupational therapy and her work and research in community-based practice.

More About Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (Episode 23) May 11, 2018

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Amy Mooney, MS, OTR/L, our guest for Episode 22, is back to continue the discussion about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, or "ME," through the lens of an OT practitioner and as a mother of a child with this condition. On this episode, Amy talks about the distinct role of occupational therapy in working with individuals with ME, and she calls for a shift in thinking that is sure to resonate with OT practitioners and others interested in and involved with ME.

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