Podcast

182 – Doing, Being, Becoming Collective ft Brad Williams

In this episode, Brock sits down with Brad from The Becoming Collective to unpack what it really means to come into alignment with the profession of occupational therapy — and what happens when we drift away from it. Brad opens up about the origins of The Becoming Collective, how it started as a space for meaningful connection and reflection, and…

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181 – Leading Change and Shaping the Future of Occupational Therapy with Professor Elspeth Froude

In this episode of Occupied, Dr Jessica Levick chats with Professor Elspeth Froude — Professor of Occupational Therapy and National Head of the School of Allied Health at the Australian Catholic University. Elspeth shares insights from her leadership journey in academia, her passion for advancing the profession globally, and her role as Chair of the WFOT…

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180 – Knowledge Translation and Lifelong Learning with Dr Kieran Broome

In this episode of Occupied, Dr Jessica Levick is joined by Dr Kieran Broome — occupational therapist, educator, and researcher, to explore how we can bridge the gap between what we know and what we do. We unpack the concept of knowledge translation and why it’s essential for meaningful, evidence-informed occupational therapy practice. Kieran shares insights into how OTs…

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179 – Private Practice with a Recovering People Pleaser ft Joey Peppas

In this episode, I’m joined by Joey Peppas, an occupational therapist running her own private practice. Together, we dig deep into the less-talked-about realities of our profession—being a people pleaser, battling imposter syndrome, and the unique personality traits that often draw us into OT in the first place. Joey shares her experiences of navigating private practice,…

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178 – Life and Leadership with the new AOTA President – Dr Arameh Anvarizadeh

I sit down with Dr. Arameh Anvarizadeh, the newly elected president of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). We dive into her journey into occupational therapy, the experiences that shaped her leadership, and the values guiding her work at the highest level of the profession.

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177 – A New Clinical Reasoning Model with Dr Craig Greber

Craig shares insights into the origins of this innovative approach, how it can enhance occupational therapy practice, and why clinical reasoning remains critical to the profession.

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176 – Reflections from the 2025 Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference

Brock and Jess chat and explore her firsthand experiences attending the 2025 Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference.

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175 – Academia Highs and Lows

They discuss the genuine highs, the unexpected lows, and share personal insights about navigating life as educators, researchers, and clinicians.

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174 – Recovery-Oriented Practice in Mental Health with Martin Staines

Dr Jessica Levick speaks with Martin Staines, an Advanced Occupational Therapist with a deep commitment to recovery-oriented practice in mental health.

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173 – OT Australia’s Chief Occupational Therapist Michelle Oliver

In this episode of Occupied, I sit down with Michelle Oliver, Australia’s first-ever Chief Occupational Therapist, for an inspiring and insightful conversation about her journey, her vision for the profession, and the evolving landscape of occupational therapy in Australia. We dive into: Whether you’re a student, clinician, or leader in health, this episode will leave you reflecting on…

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