So OT podcast

OT in drug and alcohol services with Jon Fisher

Occupational Health and Occupational Therapy, with Jo Vallom-Smith

In this episode I’m talking with Jo Vallom-Smith, an OT who works in Occupational Health. Jo talks about how well placed OTs are to work in this field, what the work is, and the network she has set up to connect OTs working in Occupational Health.
https://www.otforoh.com/

Headway, Case Management and Litigation with Gillian Webber

Hoarding with Brigitte Hoare

Brigitte is an OT who runs Red Squirrel, a company specialising in helping people with hoarding behaviours.

Sleep and Wellbeing, with Helen McNamara

In this episode I am talking with Helen McNamara, a specialist Occupational Therapist who works in the field of Sleep. Helen talks about why sleep is so important for us to maintain physical and mental health, the different stages of sleep, and what is happening to us whilst we’re asleep. Helen also advises on how we can sleep better, common sleep disorders, and her journey of starting up a private sleep service.
www.flourish-sleep-therapy.co.uk/

DisruptOT with Sheela Ivlev

In this episode I am talking with Sheela Ivlev, founder of DisruptOT, which aims to challenge ableism, racism and heteronormativity within the profession and beyond. Sheela talks about DisruptOT’s educational events and conferences, viewing occupational therapy from an international lens, writing a book, and much more.
www.disruptot.org

Scar Therapy with Joep Fernando

Joep Fernando is a specialist Occupational Therapist working in scar therapy. Joep talks about his experience working in hand therapy, scar management, and setting up the London Scar Therapy clinic. He explains what scars are, how they heal, therapeutic interventions, and the importance of a biopsychosocial approach. 
www.londonscartherapy.co.uk
 

The Occupational Therapy Hub with Jamie Grant

Jamie is the founder and director of The Occupational Therapy Hub, an online platform and app full of OT resources. Hear about his journey of starting up and developing the hub. 

Sensory Integration with Beth Smithson

Beth is an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner. In this episode she explains what sensory processing is, what the eight senses are, and how sensory processing can impact on occupations. She discusses assessment, interventions and how OTs can learn more.
https://www.sensoryintegrationeducation.com/

Starting a mental health social enterprise for young people, with Catherine Gray, Cup-O-T

Catherine talks about how she started up and runs a therapy and wellness mental health service for young people, including bushcraft skills, therapeutic photography and working in schools. 
 
https://cup-o-t.co.uk/