Holly the OT

Holly Gawthorne
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A judgement free podcast supporting student, new grads and early year occupational therapists!

  1. 10/14/2025

    Ep 77: Your Questions Answered - Living and Working in Darwin, NDIS Changes, Expanding a team and more!

    Send us a text Welcome back to Holly the OT Podcast! I popped a question box on my stories and you absolutely delivered. In this Q&A, I share unfiltered, honest thoughts on what life and work in the NT really look like, how I’d run the NDIS if I had a magic wand, and where I think OTA advocacy can keep pushing forward. I also chat about growing my practice without burning out, surviving placement with your sanity intact, finding (and thriving in) a new-grad role, and plenty more along the way. Happy Listening!

    55 min

  2. 08/18/2025

    Ep 76: Diving in to H2OT with Sam Harris

    Send us a text Welcome back to Holly the OT Podcast! This week I’m joined by the absolutely FABULOUS Samantha Harris, founder of h2OT. Sam talks us through her OT journey, from new grad to navigating life in London in 2020 (IYKYK!), and then returning home to Australia and launching the her own private practice (with a difference).  We dive (hehe) into all things business, occupational therapy, and everything in between. Sam share's about what it is really like being an aquatic OT, and how it really is the same as what a "land-based OT" does - just more fun ;) Sam’s got an infectious passion and energy and I know you will all LOVE this chat.  H2OT Website: https://www.h2otalliedhealth.com.au/ H2OT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h2ot_alliedhealth/?hl=en Happy listening 3

    1h 12m

  3. 07/14/2025

    Ep 75: Little Heroes, Big Impact: Ricardo's OT Journey

    Send us a text Welcome back to the Holly the OT Podcast! Today, I’m joined by Ricardo Rahme from Little Heroes OT to talk all things allied health business, being a male in a female-dominated field and breaking the mould of traditional 1:1 therapy. Ricardo shares his experience navigating burnout as a business owner and what he’s doing differently to avoid it happening again. It’s a fantastic episode no matter where you are in your journey. Thanks so much for coming on, Ric! https://www.littleheroesot.com/ https://www.instagram.com/littleheroesot/ https://www.instagram.com/rictheot/

    1h 18m

  4. 05/12/2025

    EP 74: THE RURAL SPEECHIE: Living, Working and Thriving in remote WA with Taylor Gartner

    Send us a text From Geraldton to Perth and all the way out to remote WA, Taylor’s journey as a speechie has taken her through some of the most stunning parts of the country. She’s got a big passion for rural health and knows a thing or two about the rewards and challenges of working in remote communities. Now running her own business, Taylor opens up about the tough call to leave a supportive and fulfilling role to do things a bit differently.  There’s something in this episode for everyone, whether you're just starting out, thinking about a career move, or dreaming of remote work life. I’m so excited to share Taylor’s story with you! https://www.instagram.com/bloomtogethertherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/theruralspeechie/

    50 min

  5. 03/17/2025

    73: Therapist Talks with Bradley Williams from The Becoming Collective

    Send us a text Episode 73 of Holly the OT podcast and I am joined by the WONDERFUL Bradley Williams. Brad is an incredibly kind and compassionate OT who has this incredible knack of making you think a little bit deeper about things.  You may know Brad through his work with the Becoming Collective, but in this episode Brad shares his journey of becoming and OT, what lead him to doing things differently through his clinical work and the overall mission of TBC.  Brad and I could chat for hours, and this definitely won't be the last you hear from him on the pod (because there is so much more we want to talk about!).  For now, enjoy this fabulous episode hearing all about Brad's journey to becoming the incredible OT he is today.  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thebe.comingcollective?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== https://thebecomingcollective.com/ Happy Listening!!

    55 min

  6. 03/17/2025

    72: Student Series with Sezzy (She Studies OT).

    Send us a text If your social media feed has any tinge of OT influence, you would already know who Sarah is, but this ep is all about getting to know the legend behind the incredible "she studies ot" social accounts.  Sezzy shares about her journey to studying OT, how Jason Derulo influenced her starting an OT insta account and what she is looking forward too once she graduates. Such a great chat that I think you will all LOVE! The link to THE Jason Derulo pod: https://open.spotify.com/episode/78odo6HxN6YJvknSlmPxuE?si=EGmG4oBIS3-XCQnMbf4zXg&nd=1&dlsi=5ca8e318efc94f45 Sarah's insta: https://www.instagram.com/shestudiesot Sarah's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shestudiesot?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Happy Listening!

    40 min

  7. 03/17/2025

    Ep 71: We are bacckkkkkkk! Q & A

    Send us a text G'day guys! Holly the OT podcast is back for 2025 - and we are kicking things off with a Q & A. These were the most common questions that were asked over on insta (so thanks so much for sending Q's through!!!).  I answer questions on expanding my business, moving interstate, what brings me the most happiness and SO much more.  Happy Listening!

    26 min

  8. 12/01/2024

    Ep 70: From a lap of Aus to a tech start up - The story of ClinicianX with Caitlin Stejskal

    Send us a text Holly the OT is very proud to be supported by Otuition - an online professional development community created by OT's for OT's. Use my code HOLLYOT15 for 15% off your annual subscription! https://otuition.com.au/ Welcome back to Holly the OT podcast! Today's guest is the absolute legend that is Caitlin Stejskal. Caitlin is the founder of ClinicianX - but before that, she was a burnt-out early year therapist who took off on a 14 month adventure around Australia. During her travels she got stuck into locum work in regional locations across the country, and found herself pondering on the lack of supervision available to OT's in these areas.  ClinicianX was born from the idea of making high quality supervision more accessible. ClinicianX gives supervisors the opportunity to showcase their experience and personalities, while also giving supervisees the chance to find support from someone who they know they'll gel with.  Caitlin shares about the journey to her tech start up, navigating the anxiety and fear of judgement as an early year therapist trying to do something different, the future plans for the platform and SO much more.  To learn more:  Website: www.clinicianx.com.au Caitlin's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-stejskal-263a5b211/?originalSubdomain=au

    1 hr
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A judgement free podcast supporting student, new grads and early year occupational therapists!

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  • Creator
    Holly Gawthorne
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Holly the OT
  • Show Website
    Holly the OT

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