From Dublin to Down Under: OT Education, Practice and Evolution , with lecturer Yvonne Pennisi
Yvonne Pennisi is an impassioned Occupational Therapy lecturer in University College Cork. Hailing from the sun-kissed shores of Australia, Yvonne tells us of her journey from practicing OT to craft...
12 Mai 202435min
Connection and engagement as a therapist supporting autistic children with Gina Davies, creator of Attention Autism
Gina Davies, a specialist Speech and Language Therapist, shares her journey to understanding and developing expertise in relation to autism throughout her career. She discusses her realisation that tr...
28 Apr 202441min
How can OTs support women through the menopause? Role emerging practice with Emer Fenlon.
Jen, Emer, and Aideen discuss menopause and its impact on women. Emer, an Irish Occupational Therapist who specialises in menopause, shares her journey into this field, starting with a project in univ...
21 Apr 202429min
Occupational Therapy Northern Ireland, putting the Occupational Therapy in Occupational Health
Corinna Keaney and Margaret McEvoy, the founders of Occupational Therapy Northern Ireland, discuss their services in occupational therapy and occupational health. They highlight the growing demand for...
14 Apr 202432min
A Global Perspective, Occupational Therapy in Dubai with Adam Griffin 'Adam the OT'
Adam Griffin, an Occupational Therapist from Ireland, shares his experience of working and living in Dubai. He discusses the challenges of adapting to a new culture, the value of Irish OTs in Dubai, a...
7 Apr 202433min
Rap, Hip Hop and increasing diversity in Occupational Therapy with Musician Raphael Olympio
In this episode we speak with Raphael Olympio, a Cork-based artist and Occupational Therapy student. He shares his experiences with racism and isolation, the impact of music on his life, his transitio...
24 Mar 202432min
First Episode Psychosis, a different perspective, with Bridget Harney
Bridget Harney is the HSE Occupational Therapist who worked with John O'Brien (Season 1, Episode 6). In this episode, Jen, Bridget, and Aideen discuss the role of psychosis in young adults and the se...
10 Mar 202434min
The road to resilience: Discussing recovery from burnout with Sarah English
In this episode we talk to Sarah English about her personal experience of burnout and recovery from burnout. We look at how to recognise the stages of burnout you may be at and practical strategies to...
3 Mar 202434min
