The Passion Occupational Therapy Podcast

In this episode of the Passion Occupational Therapy Podcast, Parish sits down with Chris Antartis from Rebel Recruitment, a specialist in allied health recruitment across Australia.

From door-to-door sales to shaping careers in occupational therapy, Chris shares his inspiring journey and gives listeners an insider look into the OT job market, what’s trending, what’s changing, and what to watch out for.

Together, Parish and Chris dive deep into:
🌏 The current landscape of OT jobs in Australia

💬 What employers really look for beyond the résumé

⚖️ Why flexibility, work-life balance, and support matter more than ever

🚩 The red flags to spot in job ads

🧠 How to align your personal values and professional goals when job hunting

Whether you’re a new grad exploring your options or an experienced OT looking for your next move, this episode is packed with real-world advice to help you find a role that truly fits you.

🎧 Tune in to hear how to navigate your career with confidence, clarity, and purpose, straight from someone who lives and breathes allied health recruitment.

When Storm Menzies broke her dominant hand, she quickly discovered just how inaccessible the beauty world can be. That moment sparked an idea and eventually, ByStorm, a brand reimagining beauty tools through an inclusive and adaptive lens.
In this episode, we dive into Storm’s inspiring journey from a background in health sciences to becoming a founder and innovator. She opens up about the challenges of designing adaptive beauty tools, the stigma surrounding assistive products, and her mission to make inclusivity the norm, not the niche.
We also explore how occupational therapists can play a powerful role in shaping accessibility, not just in clinical settings, but in industries like beauty, design, and product development.

Tune in to discover:
✨ The story behind ByStorm Beauty’s creation
💄 What it takes to design truly inclusive products
🧠 How OTs can drive innovation in everyday accessibility
🌍 Why changing perceptions around disability matters

Whether you’re an OT, a designer, or someone passionate about inclusive innovation, this conversation will leave you inspired to see beauty and accessibility in a whole new light.

Ever had a client ask, “Why are we doing this?” and you froze? Or maybe your supervisor challenged a recommendation, and you stumbled over your explanation? You’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m diving deep into what clinical reasoning really is, why so many struggle with it, and how to build the confidence to explain your decisions with clarity and conviction.
We’ll unpack:
Why clinical reasoning feels so hard (and what it’s NOT).

The 3 levels of reasoning you may move through, from beginner to advanced.

Practical strategies you can start using right now to strengthen your clinical reasoning.

Why you can’t develop strong reasoning in isolation, and how mentoring helps you bridge the gap.

By the end, you’ll know exactly how to move from guessing to confidently backing up your clinical decisions.

👉 Ready to unlock your reasoning skills?
Sign up for access to my free mini-course, “Unlock Your Clinical Reasoning”

For over two years, I’ve been living through a journey I never expected, one that has tested me mentally, emotionally, and physically, and transformed my life in ways I’m still processing.

It’s the reason I’ve been so quiet on the podcast and on socials.
It’s the reason some days I could barely show up at all.
And it’s something I’ve never spoken about publicly… until now.

In this raw and honest episode, I open up about what’s really been happening behind the scenes, how it’s shaped my own occupations, and why it’s changed the way I think about my role as an OT.

If you’ve ever faced a season that completely shifted your world, personally or professionally, this one’s for you.

Follow me and connect on Instagram @parish.rawlins

🧠 Episode Summary:
In this episode, Parish is joined by Justin from WheelieWorx as they bust common myths about wheelchairs, from the idea that “all wheelchairs are basically the same” to whether power assist makes users “lazy.” Together, they explore the clinical, functional, and human elements of wheelchair prescription, and how important it is for OTs to develop genuine confidence and clarity in their clinical reasoning.
You’ll hear real talk from two OTs with different perspectives and lived experience in the wheelchair space, and why it’s so important we move away from the “tick-a-box” approach to scripting.

🧰 Resources & Next Steps:
🎓 Want to build your confidence in wheelchair scripting? Join Parish’s mentoring circle.

🎧 Catch our earlier episodes on clinical reasoning and assistive tech roles.

👥 Connect with Us:

Parish (@parish.rawlins) – Instagram

Justin (WheelieWorx) – Instagram