Holly the OT

Ep 82: OT Q&A: Funding Changes, Business Direction & The Future of Allied Health

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993247/fan_mail/new] Gday guys, welcome back to the poddy 🤍 In this episode I answer your questions about all the things currently happening in the OT and NDIS world. We chat about Thriving Kids, the future of rural OT, diversifying caseloads and businesses and navigating all the fear and uncertainty online at the moment. I also answer questions about imposter syndrome, preparing for studying OT @ uni, my favourite PDs, the online OT creator space and where I hope the profession heads in the future. As always, this is just my opinion and experience.  Hope you enjoy!

81: Friday Pause and Ponder

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993247/fan_mail/new] Trying something a little different this week! If you’ve been listening to the podcast lately, you’ll know I’ve been pretty open about coming out the other side of burnout and trying to build better habits into my work weeks so I don’t end up back there again. One of the things I’m really trying to stick to is actually reflecting on my week instead of just pushing through to the next one. So in this episode, I’m basically talking through my Friday reflection using my Pause & Ponder Pad ! The highs, the tricky bits, what made me smile, where my energy and self-care sat this week and what I need heading into the weekend. My hope is that by sharing mine out loud it might encourage you to pause and think about your own week too. Reflection is one of those things we all know is helpful… but it’s very easy to skip when life gets busy. Happy Listening! https://hollytheot.com/products/pause-and-ponder-reflection-pad

80: Burnout Bounceback Part 2 | The slow climb out

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993247/fan_mail/new] Part 2 of the burnout bounce back series is here, and we are chatting about the slow crawl out of burnout  No magical fix, no huge life-changing breakthrough, just lots of tiny things that actually helped me start feeling human again. I talk about why my nervous system was absolutely cooked and the little shifts that helped (like less screen time, tiny walks, better routines, more connection, and being way kinder to myself instead of trying to fix everything overnight) If you’ve ever been burnt out and then also overwhelmed by the idea of "recovering" from burnout... same. This one’s for you

79: The Story of Flexxi Beauty with Bella Morton-Smith

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993247/fan_mail/new] Bella is the definition of OT brain + creative brain = making MAGIC In this episode, I’m joined by Bella (OT + ex-Mecca makeup artist) who’s about to launch Flexi Beauty, a seriously innovative makeup brush system designed for people with limited hand and wrist function. We chat all things: how the idea started, what it’s really like doing product development as a young OT, testing prototypes and why makeup absolutely counts as self-care and participation. If you love OTs doing cool stuff, you’re going to LOVE this one.

78: Burnout Bounceback Part 1: The lead up

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1993247/fan_mail/new] An episode I wish I never had to record, but one that will hopefully resonate with those on a similar journey.  Last year, I burnt out. This year, I’m making sure it never happens again. I’ve been on a huge journey the last 12 months and have learnt so much about what it means to live a balanced, healthy life and run my businesses sustainably. I’m going to share everything I think contributed and how I got myself out. Listen with kindness, and remember that everyone’s journey is different. This is mine.