OT 4 Lyfe

OT 4 Lyfe

Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L

OT 4 Lyfe looks to go beyond the typical discussion of topics relating to occupational therapy.

27 minutes 46 seconds

What I Would Tell My Fieldwork Student Who Just Finished
Discussion Points:
- Be you
- Adovcate
- Never stop learning
- Build your community
- Live the lyfe you want to be living
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23 August 2023, 7:00 am
21 minutes 26 seconds

Talking About Self-Talk
Discussion Points:
- Thousands of thoughts per day, majority tend to be negative
- Saying becomes believing
- My “called out” moment
- Reframing the negative
- Negative self talk as a student
- Negative self talk as a practitioner
- Implications for practitioners
- Implications for clients and their families/ caregivers
Mentioned Resources:
- Monarch Health and Wellness
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- Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe
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10 July 2023, 7:00 am
19 minutes 9 seconds

Would You Change Your OT Speciality?
Discussion Points:
- Why I love working in early intervention
- Other settings I could see myself working in
Mentioned resources:
- Early Intervention for Motor Performance- OT Potential Podcast
- Why We Love Early Intervention- The Real OTs of Early Intervention
- Incorporating Dogs into Animal Assisted Therapy
- Bunnies and Ducks and Llamas, Oh My!
- How To Train a Therapy Dog
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- Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/
- Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe
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26 June 2023, 7:00 am
31 minutes 9 seconds

Want to Be an OT Entrepreneur?
Discussion Points:
- Introducing OTPreneur
Mentioned resources:
- OTPreneur Podcast
- OT Schoolhouse
Connect with the show:
- Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/
- Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe
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- Ask me a question
- Leave me a voicemail
- To subscribe to the podcast, click here
- Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ot4lyfe
12 June 2023, 7:00 am
1 hour 12 minutes

Mindfulness in Occupational Therapy
Michelle and Sarah discuss:
- Michelle’s first experience with mindfulness
- What is mindfulness? Mediation? Yoga?
- Benefits of mindfulness
- Negative implications or misconceptions of mindfulness
- Mindfulness and Occupational therapy
Mentioned Resources:
- Apps
  - Headspace
  - Calm
  - Insight Timer
    Finding Your Anchor (Michelle’s meditation)
- Books
  - Full Catastrophe Living- Jon Kabat-Zinn
  - Wherever You Go, There You Are- Jon Kabat-Zinn
  - The Body Keeps Score- Bessel Van Der Kolk
  - A Still Quiet Place- Amy Saltzman
  - The Mindful Way Through Depression- Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, Jon Kabat-Zinn
Connect with Michelle
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram Link: @girl.gone.crunchy
- Website URL: www.incorporatemindfulness.com
- Podcast: https://www.incorporatemindfulness.com/blog/
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- Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/
- Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/
- Instagram:@ot.4.lyfe
- Twitter: @ot4lyfe
22 February 2023, 8:00 am
21 minutes 15 seconds

4 Ways Podcasting Made Me a Better Practitioner
Discussion Points:
- Finding and using your voice
- Making connections within and outside the profession
- Reflections and shifts in perspective
- Loving OT even more than I thought I did
- Special shout out to:
- Get on the Mailing List here
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- Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe
15 February 2023, 9:59 pm
51 minutes 28 seconds

What Death Can Teach Us About Lyfe
Discussion Points:
- His first experience with death
- Discovering his true identity as a doctor
- Finding your passion
- Is it weird to talk about money and healthcare?
- Best and worst piece of advice given in regards to money
- The biggest thing he has learned as a hospice doctor when it comes to death and money
- Financial independence
- Why did he decide to write a book and what impact does he hope it has
Mentioned resources:
- Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robins
- The Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware
Connect with Jordan:
- Buy the book: https://jordangrumet.com/#bookrelease
- Podcast: earnandinvest.com
- Website: jordangrumet.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/earnaninvest
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/earnaninvest
- Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/earnandinvest
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- Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/
- Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe
18 July 2022, 7:00 am
1 hour 10 minutes

Attending a World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress
Olga, Emma, and Sarah discuss:
- A memorable moment from a past congress
- Traveling to a congress
- Collaborating with OT practitioners from across the globe
- What we’ve learned from attending a WFOT congress?
- Professional and personal impact from attending a WFOT congress
- Tips for making the most of the congress
- Ways to be involved
- Things to consider outside of the congress
Mentioned Resources:
Connect with the Guests
- Emma George, PhD MPH, MHID, B App Sc (OT)
  - Email: [email protected]
  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmKGeorge
  - Website: https://researchers.adelaide.edu.au/profile/emma.george
- Olga Asrun Stefánsdóttir
  - Email: [email protected]
  - Website: https://www.unak.is/english/moya/ugla/staff/olga-asrun-stefansdottir
Connect with the Show
- Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/
- Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe
Sponsor: World Federation of Occupational Therapists
27 June 2022, 7:00 am
19 minutes 5 seconds

The Power of Showing Up
Topics discussed:
- The opportunity I was honored to be a part of
- The power of doing and not just saying or telling
- Always learning
- How our personal lives can shape our professional lens
Mentioned Resources:
Connect with the show:
- Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/
- Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe
1 June 2022, 4:30 am
1 hour 58 seconds

Limb Differences and Occupational Therapy with Audrey Spikes
Audrey and Sarah discuss:
- Pivotal moment in your lyfe in regards to your limb differences
- Importance of language
- Types of limb differences
- Congenital versus acquired limb differences
- Her experience going from patient to practitioner
- Mental health implications for people with limb differences
- Advocating for herself and others
- Disclosing your disability on job applications
- Parenting kids with limb differences
- Occupational therapy’s role in working with people with limb differences
Mentioned Resources:
Connect with Audrey
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram Link: https://instagram.com/theamplifiedot
Connect with the show:
- Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/
- Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/
- OT 4 Lyfe Discord Server: Click here to create a free account and sign in
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe
29 April 2022, 7:00 am
31 minutes 51 seconds

We Bought A... And Other Lyfe Insights
Discussion Points:
- Lyfe update
- Imposter syndrome
- Disconnect from the profession
- Creative slump
- Recovering perfectionist
- Changes coming to the show
Mentioned resources:
- OT 4 Lyfe Discord Server: Click here to create a free account and sign in
- Occupied episode: Occupied Update
- What About the Mama episode: A Little Update
- Earn and Invest episode: How Much Should You Share?
Connect with the show:
- Subscribe: https://ot4lyfe.com/subscribe/
- Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe
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Contact the Show
- Ask me a question
- Leave me a voicemail
- To subscribe to the podcast, click here
- Website: https://ot4lyfe.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ot4lyfe
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ot4lyfe
9 March 2022, 8:00 am
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