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Occupied

Brock Cook
Occupational Therapy
Mental Health
Critical Thinking
Burnout
Evidence-Based Practice
Work-Life Balance
Research Literacy
Communication Skills
OT Practice
Stress Management
Assistive Technology
Whiteness
Systemic Racism
Sexual Health
Healthcare Professionals
Phd
Knowledge Translation
Model Of Child Engagement
Cultural Safety
Health Care

A podcast about Occupational Therapy for Occupational Therapists.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes188Founded8 years ago
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In this episode I'm unpacking Michael Easter's The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self — his argument that modern life has engineered discomfort out of almost everything, and what that's quietly costing us phy... more

In this episode, I reflect on the first month of a new self-development routine built around getting up earlier, journalling, habit tracking and taking a bit more time to reflect. I talk about what I’ve been trying and what I’ve noticed so far. Devel... more

In this episode of Occupied, Jess sits down with Adam Lo OAM to explore an inspiring career spanning clinical practice, leadership, advocacy, and the arts. Adam shares his experiences working in Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) and disc... more

In this episode of Occupied, Brock sits down with Mallory Reilly, an occupational therapist who never quite felt like she fit the traditional OT mould. Rather than forcing herself into a version of practice that didn’t feel right, Mallory forged her ... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Lo
Occupational Therapist with Disaster Recovery focus in Mental Health
Disaster recovery mental health team, Metro South Health
Episode: 193 – Leading with Creativity and Advocacy: Adam Lo OAM
Angus Buchanan
Experienced Occupational Therapist; academic leader and editor of OT Journal
Curtin University; OT Journal
Episode: 191 – Leadership, Inclusion & Impact ft Angus Buchanan
Greg Santucci
Pediatric Occupational Therapist, expert in sensory integration and Model of Child Engagement
Private practice; Children's hospital network
Episode: 190 – Born to be a Pediatric OT ft. Greg Santucci
Courtnee Bertucci
Graduated with honors in Occupational Therapy, engaged in discussions about her experiences as a new OT.
Episode: 187 – 12 Months of Following Along the Newgrad Experience ft Courtnee Bertucci
Emilie Chong
Occupational therapist specializing in mental health and sexual health
Episode: 186 – Intimacy, Identity, and OT Practice ft Emilie Chong
Professor Mandy Stanley
Veteran occupational therapist with a focus on older adults and occupational therapy education.
Episode: 185 – An Incredible Career in the Greatest Profession ft Prof Mandy Stanley
Dr. Kieran Broome
Superstar occupational therapist specializing in chronic disease and private practice.
Episode: 180 – Knowledge Translation and Lifelong Learning with Dr Kieran Broome
Jess Levick
Occupational Therapist with a background in mental health and academia.
Episode: 2 Fast 2 Curious: Occupied Reloaded
Lindsay DeLong
A prominent figure in the Occupational Therapy space, known for her online persona EquipMeOT.
EquipMeOT
Episode: 169 – EquipMeOT ft Lindsay DeLong

Hosts

Brock
Host of Occupied
Jess
Co-host of Occupied Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • I Relate

    I have listened to the episode with Erik. I can identify with some much, especially the photography and social media feedback. Where can we see your photos?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1WeeBee
    United States5 years ago
  • Very informative & many influential guests!

    Wow, I’m 3 episodes down and I’m a fan already! One of the most informative OT podcasts. There were many ah-ha moments. Thought provoking content! Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndyyLee
    United States6 years ago
  • Best OT podcast by farrrr

    Entertaining, engaging and structured. Learn new information while still being fun to listen to !! Please keep this podcast - if you get burnt out, build your team ! I’m sure a lot of people would love to be involved :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laylahkani
    Australia6 years ago
  • Such a breath of fresh perspective

    I am fairly new to listening to these podcasts, I listen to them occasionally when there is an episode that aligns with a practice area I am either working in or want to work in eventually. Every time they are great! I like the perspective taking that happens and the casual discussion. These are not lectures to learn the basics of a concept, but rather a really thoughtful discussion around the topic. I find that listening to a related podcast while I am doing professional development in that are... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shayylynnn
    Canada6 years ago
  • More OT, less autobiography

    I was hoping to hear more about the guest’s work in corrections and meditation but instead I got a rambling account of the host’s limited experiences and perspective on the topic. As a host if you talk enough that you lose your direction or have to ask the guest if there was a question in your monologue than maybe hosting isn’t for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    your brother's girlfriend
    Canada7 years ago

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Guests bring diverse expertise from clinical, academic, and private-practice backgrounds.
The show is praised for being informative, engaging, and accessible to non-specialists.
Listeners value practical OT guidance and candid host conversations.
Many episodes emphasize reclaiming occupation in care and reducing burnout.

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193 – Leading with Creativity and Advocacy: Adam Lo OAM
Q: How does your PhD relate to your clinical work and what were the key findings?
The PhD, completed after years of work, examined the effectiveness of arts-based activities in promoting mental well-being and reducing psychopathological symptoms, showing significant associations between creative engagement and improved mental health outcomes in families affected by mental illness.
193 – Leading with Creativity and Advocacy: Adam Lo OAM
Q: Tell us about your current role and how it differs from what you did earlier in your career.
Adam describes a trajectory through child and youth mental health into disaster recovery, focusing on psychosocial support, community resilience, and multidisciplinary collaboration, while maintaining an occupational therapy lens across the lifespan.
166 – Call out your Whiteness ft Helen Harrington and Marielle Turner
Q: What did you feel after the presentation at the conference?
We were amazed by the number of attendees and the positive feedback, especially from First Nation OTs who thanked us for our efforts.
166 – Call out your Whiteness ft Helen Harrington and Marielle Turner
Q: Marielle, how did OT find you?
I started studying health sciences and arts, observed OTs in my mom's clinic, and was drawn to the infinite possibilities in occupational therapy.
169 – EquipMeOT ft Lindsay DeLong
Q: Is it something you think is still viable for someone to start now?
Yes, as long as they are consistent and have something of value to offer.

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What is Occupied about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on occupational therapy practice, policy, and career pathways, often featuring seasoned clinicians, educators, and researchers who share practical frameworks, personal stories, and critical perspectives on how OT fits into broader healthcare and community settings. Topics frequently cover client-centered care, occupation-based approaches, burnout, lifelong learning, and the evolving role of OT in private practice, education, and public health, with a distinctive emphasis on inclusion, social impact, and real-world application over theory alone. Noteworthy is its candid, practitioner-led lens, patient-centered storytelling, and a willingness to challenge traditional schooling and clinical models while highlighting actionabl... more

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1. Adam Lo
2. Angus Buchanan
3. Greg Santucci
4. Courtnee Bertucci
5. Emilie Chong
6. Professor Mandy Stanley
7. Dr. Kieran Broome
8. Jess Levick

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