The Brave OT Podcast Carlyn Neek

In this episode, we're joined by Mel Homan, a fellow OT who has turned her experiences with burnout into a transformative program for others. Whether you're an OT, a helping professional, or anyone navigating the challenges of a demanding career, this episode is packed with insights just for you. We share invaluable insights on overcoming hustle, nurturing our mental health, and the significance of building strong community ties.
Mel is extending an invitation for you to join her Facebook group, Building Fulfillment and Transformation, which is a great place to continue these discussions on getting out of burnout and you can learn more about her offerings at melhoman.com.
 
If you are an OT...
who has been listening and today’s discussion resonated with you, I’d love to know about it. A really great way to do this is to share the episode Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn and tag me in the post with any points on what you found helpful about it. 
 If you’re looking for more ways to enhance your vitality and well-being, I invite you to explore my ACTivate Vitality program. It’s designed specifically to create a community of support for OT business owners like you, aiming to get out of the things that hook us into overworking like self-doubt, perfectionism, and fear of failure and get on with loving how you live and work. https://www.balanceworks.online/avprogram
Remember, you’re not alone in your journey. Let’s continue to build on what we’ve learned today and support each other along the way. You learn from the people around you so make sure you’re surrounding yourself with media and peers who nudge you in the direction you want to be going.  Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with a colleague or friend who might benefit from our conversation.
 

In this episode, down-to-earth business coach, Brettany Sorokowsky shares many tangible tips to help you simplify your business, including some golden instructions on using ChatGPT to streamline your business marketing.
Brettany and I found each other because we share values around making your business work for you and not listening to the generic business coaching advice that is regularly thrown our way.
What do you love to do?
What is an indicator of success in your day?
How can you do what you love to achieve success by this definition each day?
If you want to reach Brettany, you can find her here:
Facebook
The Link
The Hive
Here are those ChatGPT instructions in case you don't want to take notes. She is specifically talking about turning a podcast into many pieces of content but you can start with any type of long-form content:
Transcribe the podcast episode (use an app like Otter.ai or Descript)
Copy and paste the interview into ChatGPT and ask for a summary, having programmed your ideal client info in for context
Ask ChatGPT for 5 newsletter topics
Ask for articles from those topics with specific word count.
Ask for 5 motivational quotes related to the topics and your ideal client’s struggles
Bulk Create in Canva (do a YouTube Search for how to use this feature, it's a gamechanger)
Schedule the posts in a social media scheduler
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If you're in the mood for spring cleaning your business so that it can feel fresh and light, I'd love to book a breakthrough session with you to see what we can do. BOOK HERE
 
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Our podcast sponsor, Jane, is offering listeners of The BRAVE OT Podcast a 1 month grace period when you create a new account with their clinic management software if you use the word VITALITY at sign-up. Book your appointment now to make the switch jane.app/switch I'm in the process of a seamless switch right now myself. They've been so helpful!
 

In this relatable episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast, I sit down with Jarrett Dottin, a trailblazing occupational therapist and business owner, who shares his inspiring transition from feeling overwhelmed to achieving a state of calm mastery in his professional and personal life. Discover how Jarrett embraced intentional choices, cultivated his own version of work-life balance, and harnessed his unique strengths to create a thriving practice that resonates with authenticity and purpose. 
You can find JD the OT online at jdtheot.com or check out his YouTube channel 
 
I am grateful to be one of the mentors in Jarrett’s corner. If you would like some guidance in pausing to reflect on what would make your business feel more aligned, The Thriving OT Reflective Business Workshop is available on-demand. You can Carlyn Neek, BA, BScOTn up and get instant access here: https://activatevitality.online/thriving-ot-workshop

This is part 2 of our discussion with Rebecca Rae-Hodgson, The Chronically Resilient OT. She shared a lot about her lived experience as am ADHD and Autistic OT who found her way to practicing OT in New Zealand while accommodating the energetic and nervous system regulation ups and downs of persistent mental and physical illnesses. 
In Part 2 we discuss how she’s crafting and curating her work to fit her strengths and needs in creative and brave ways. 
Make sure you visit her resources shop here https://www.chronicresilienceot.com/resources-shop
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In this episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast our guest, Rebecca Rae-Hodgson bravely shares her real and raw lived experience as a ADHD and autistic OT who has crafted a business and life that is sustainable while living with chronic illness. 
With the energetic and nervous system regulation ebbs and flows of fibromyalgia, borderline personality disorder, chronic fatigue and other persistent medical conditions, working in a typical OT job would not work for her. Just as she has crafted a home life that fits, she has curated a way of working that works with her strengths and needs. 
As we lean into this conversation with Rebecca Rae Hodgson, The Chronically Resilient OT, we would like to share a content warning to let you know that there is discussion of suicide, trauma and self harm. If you’d like to skip to more detail about how Rebecca is working now, Part 2 doesn’t come with the same content warning. 
Be sure to check out Rebecca’s work at https://www.chronicresilienceot.com/
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In this quietly inspiring episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast, we dive deep into the heart of what it truly means to define success on your own terms. Laura Bremner is my guest, and an exceptional occupational therapist and occupational performance coach from the UK. We explore the journey of stepping away from conventional measures of professional success to embrace a life full of occupations that create fulfillment, and true happiness.
Laura shares her story of cutting through the noise of endless growth and productivity to find a peaceful flow of doing what she loves in her job, with her family, and in her business. Her approach to success is not only about achieving professional goals but also about nurturing a life filled with joy, connection, and making an impact in what she does. This episode is a beacon for anyone feeling lost in the hustle of life, offering a new perspective on how to live more authentically and meaningfully.
After you listen, please:
Reach out to Laura Bremner and explore her incredible work at www.lbtherapy-ot.com
Reflect on your own Key Vitality Indicators, KVIs. What does success look like for you? Then share the episode with a friend so you can check in regularly on your KVIs together
Visit www.balanceworks.online/avprogram to discover how you can be a part of the life-changing ACTivate Vitality program and mastermind