On The Air

On this episode, Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L , and I continue our conversation from Episode 11 as we talk about mentorship in the field of occupational therapy, including the process for and benefits of becoming a mentor, finding a mentor, transparency and teamwork, and non-traditional mentors.

Sarah Putt, MA, OTR/L, shares about her background and her path into OT and into private practice. She talks about learning the business side of things in OT, working abroad, interprofessional work and relationship building, medical missions, and promoting OT in the field.

Karen Dobyns, OTD, MOT, OTR/L - also known as Miss Awesomeness - shares about how she got her nickname, the use of books as a therapeutic tool, her soon-to-be-released children's book, her work with the flow arts, and the importance of incorporating strategies to promote mental health in OT practice.

On this episode, Lindsey Bean-Kampwerth, OTD, OTR/L, ​Director of Assistive Technology at Paraquad, and Aimee Wehmeier, Paraquad's President and CEO, talk about the mission and efforts of Paraquad, including the heath and wellness center, the Bloom Cafe, and the role each plays within the organization.

On this episode, Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L, shares about his path into the field of OT, challenges and successes he has experienced in pursuing his aspirations as a leader in the field of OT, and his work in connecting with others on social media and as a TEDx speaker.

On the episode, Kendal Booker, MS, OTR/L, talks about Impostor Phenomenon, including what it is, how it can impact performance, and what one can do to address challenges related to this experience.

On this episode of On the Air, Teresa Britt, MSN, RN, discusses the importance of interprofessional development, debriefing, and critical reflection in both simulation in healthcare education and in clinical practice.

On this episode of On the Air, Orli Weisser-Pike, OTD, OTR/L, talks about the non-traditional routes she's taken in her career path and shares about her drive for creativity and her quest for lifelong learning.

On this episode of On The Air, Jami Flick, MS, OTR/L, talks about capacity building in developing countries and in underserved populations and shares about her passion for public health and community-based practice.

Miri Lee, OTR/L, OTD, is an occupational therapist and the founder of OTmiri.com, a website dedicated to helping OT students, recents graduates, and new practitioners through education, community and inspiration. On this episode, Miri shares about how she first learned about OT and how she has come to define the goal of her work as using various social media and online platforms to promote meaningful engagement, connectedness, and support within the OT profession.

Catherine Hoyt, OTD, OTR/L, a pediatric occupational therapist and a founding member and Chair of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD), talks about her clinical practice and research interests and her experiences and ideas as a product developer and an advocate for diversity in the field of OT.

Anne Zachry, PhD, OTR/L, shares about how she first learned about the profession of occupational therapy, her favorite thing about OT, challenges in the field and in her career, and her advice for those preparing to enter the field of OT.