Holly the OT Holly Gawthorne

Today’s podcast guest is the wonderful Sarah, who shares her brave leap from the familiar terrain of private practice into the bustling world of hospital occupational therapy. This episode will be helpful for those curious about life as a hospital OT or for those contemplating a shift. Sarah is so so wonderful, and is such an incredible advocate for trusting your instincts and not being afraid to try something new. Happy listening!!!!

Ever made a a mistake as an OT and thought it was the end of the world? Do you strive for perfectionism on the daily, and become completely unraveled when you make a minor slip up? Welllllll that is absolutely what I am NOT about. This ep is a light hearted look at all the mistakes I have made, as well as the mistakes we have ALL made (thanks to everyone for sending your stories in!). Mistakes don't have to be a bad thing. They are learning opportunities and give us s...

This weeks episode is incredibly vulnerable for returning guest Liv. We dive into Liv’s current burnout, professional exhaustion and the emotional toll it can have on even the most seasoned therapists. It's a journey of self-discovery, and the sometimes painful process of setting boundaries.I am so appreciative to Liv for being able to share this part of her journey with me, and I hope this raw chat brings some form of solace and support for any OT who has, or is, experiencing burnout.

This weeks ep is with the wonderful Kim Howard from Creativity and Beyond OT. Kim shared with me her incredible journey to where she is now as a successful business woman. Kim's journey to being an OT was not exactly linear, and involved a lot of personal triumph, perseverance and passion for helping those around her. Kim open's up on her own struggles with mental health and how that has shaped her into the incredible clinician she is today. Note/Trigger warning: We chat about emotional...

EP 51: From Graduation to Innovation with Joey (OT with Joey)Join me as I chat with the legendary Joey from OT with Joey. Joey shares her journey from being a new grad in covid times through to her her innovative ventures such as the Therapist's Planner, and the Bunny Ear Buddy. Joey is making waves clinically and across social media and she is just an absolute breath of fresh air. You guys will LOVE this chat. Joey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otwithjoey/Joey's ETSY Shop...

Episode 50 sees another therapist talks with Selah Dimech from @Neuroaffirm. Selah is an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting Neurodivergent adults and adolescents through evidence based neuro affirming approaches. Selah is leading the way having been the lead researcher for an article soon to be published in the International Journal of Disability, Development and Education as well as presenting at the National OT Exchange in 2022. Selah is building a really s...