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OT & CHILL

This podcast from UK-based OT Kwaku Agyemang started in September 2019, and covers a wide range of topics, so you’re sure to find something that appeals to you! At time of writing, there are over sixty episodes, which covers everything from how OTs operate in other countries, to conversations with occupational therapists about their areas of expertise, and advice for student OTs. Episode 31 is a particularly interesting listen, and features OT Alice Hortop (who you may know from our previous issue) discussing the benefits and appropriateness of using humour in therapeutic interactions.

@OTAndChill

Moxie Ot Podcast

Moxie OT aims to keep OTs up-todate on evidence-based practices, and wants to help OTs “increase their moxie”. It’s led by American OT Sarah Zera, who has been working as an OT for over twenty years. The podcast covers a huge range of topics, with occupational therapists from all areas of practice joining Sarah. Episodes seem to be uploaded on an ad-hoc basis, so subscribing will be the best way to keep up with the interesting topics presented to listeners of the Moxie OT Podcast!

Instagram: @MoxieOTPodcast

Rcot Podcast Collection

A really interesting series of podcasts from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists that’s small but very informative. The podcast ran for a year, so there are a few episodes to tide you over on long commutes! The episode “The Robots are Coming: The Future Role of Technology in Occupational Therapy” is a particularly interesting one, featuring RCOT’s professional adviser Paul Cooper discussing the role tech will play in OT as we move into the future. RCOT also provide transcripts, which is a fantastic option for those who aren’t able to listen to the collection but would still like to take in the fascinating content.

Search “RCOT” on Spotify

Spill The Ot

As the name suggests, this podcast aimed to “spill the tea” (that’s providing the real talk about the profession, not carelessly discarding a cuppa) about what it’s like to be an occupational therapist. Hosted by an anonymous OT, the podcast ran for almost 50 episodes until 2020, but its content is still very relevant, providing a safe, judgement-free zone for people to examine their relationship with the profession, and the parts they might want to change. The podcast makes for a really refreshing listen while still celebrating the profession.

Search “Spill the OT” on Spotify

Bounceot Podcast

From the award-winning occupational therapy social enterprise BounceOT, Meaningful Conversation aims to create conversations between occupational therapists and parents or carers surrounding the topic of purposeful play. The BounceOT team chat about their respective journeys; the episode where OT Julia Wilson explains how she works remotely from Canada as a play resource officer for the company is short and sweet, but extremely interesting. The episodes are a little shorter form than many other podcasts, which makes them very easy to digest when you just need something to fill a little time.

Instagram: @BounceOTPodcast

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