Thank you for joining us on this listening and sharing journey exploring Canadian occupational therapy. With diverse guests, we discuss the joys, challenges, an...
Episode 54: Music as an Occupation: Bringing Two Loves Together
OTA and Juno-nominated R&B artist Angie Akhinagba – known musically as Zenesoul – explores the intersection of occupational therapy and creative expression with host Justine Jecker. By day, Angie supports patients in the rehabilitation department at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, but in every spare moment, she’s crafting soulful music, often from the front seat of her car. Dive into conversation with Angie to hear how she seamlessly blends her passions for therapy and music, highlighting creativity as an essential occupation. You’ll discover how personal passions can enrich professional practice!
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Épisode 53: Promouvoir l’ergothérapie : des mots aux actions
Explorez le rôle essentiel des ergothérapeutes en tant que facilitateurs de changement avecSoëla Bandaly, notre nouvelle animatrice de la version francophone du balado, et ergothérapeutesAnne Pascale Ménard etGiovanni Arcuri. Ensemble, ils abordent des stratégies pour simplifier le langage, renforcer l’identité professionnelle et favoriser la collaboration interprofessionnelle. Ce nouvel épisode de Conversations qui comptent en ergo met en lumière l’importance du bien-être mental et des approches préventives en ergothérapie. Rejoignez-nous pour une discussion qui invite à repenser la pratique afin d’avoir un impact optimal auprès de la clientèle. Cet épisode fait écho à l’épisode 49, Facilitating Meaningful Change in Occupational Therapy Practice.
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Episode 52: Transitioning from study to practice - support for new occupational therapy practitioners
Discover the resources and support available to you as you approach graduation and begin your new career as an OT or OTA. CAOT has been helping new occupational therapy professionals navigate this important passage for decades, and can equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate your transition into the profession with ease.
Tune in to hear Christine Dettwiler, CAOT’s Membership Team Manager, and Dustin Gelowitz, a new graduate leader, as they chat with host Justine Jecker about the unique pathways to practice, and how CAOT can help you be prepared for the exam, protected from liability, supported by our diverse resources and programs, and find a position that matches your distinct skills. CAOT is your career partner for life!
The Canadian OT Grad Guide: Start your career off right!
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Episode 51: Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Occupational Therapy
In 2025, OT Conversations that Matter: The Podcast will focus on innovative educational practices shaping the future of occupational therapy. To kick off this theme, Episode 51 highlights a capstone course for second-year occupational therapy students at McMaster University.
Join guests Sandra Moll and Briano DiRezze, OTs and McMaster University faculty, and host Justine Jecker as they discuss design thinking and entrepreneurship in occupational therapy.
The conversation explores how the McMaster course bridges design and business education with occupational therapy, strengthens connections with the occupational therapy entrepreneur community, and emphasizes the importance of exploring business-related competencies and strategic partnerships for advancing the profession.
Tune in now to hear about the benefits of equipping future occupational therapists with the skills to innovate and lead in a dynamic health care landscape!
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Episode 50: Examining our Self-Worth as Leaders in the OT Profession
In episode 50 of OT Conversations That Matter: The Podcast, host Justine Jecker is joined by OT Katie Churchill and former OT Amanda Björn to explore the intersection of professional identity and leadership in occupational therapy. They discuss why many OTs relinquish their title when stepping into formal leadership roles like CEO or Director, the challenges of maintaining a protected title, and how self-worth shapes leadership in the field. Tune in for a reflective conversation on the “art of occupational therapy” and the critical role of clear communication in defining professional identity and building meaningful connections.
Thank you for joining us on this listening and sharing journey exploring Canadian occupational therapy. With diverse guests, we discuss the joys, challenges, and complexities of today, creating a safe space to navigate our work, lives, and the world around us.
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