Episodes 79
Avg. Duration 58m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (35)
Since May 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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A podcast about Occupational Therapy for Occupational Therapists.

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192 – The Blessing of Not Fitting In ft Mallory Reilly

Jun 08, 2026 1h 46m

In this episode of Occupied, Brock sits down with Mallory Reilly, an occupational therapist who never quite felt like she fit the traditional OT mould. Rather than forcing herself into a version…

191 – Leadership, Inclusion & Impact ft Angus Buchanan

Apr 22, 2026 40m

In this episode of Occupied, Jess sits down with occupational therapist Angus Buchanan to explore a career that has spanned clinical practice, academia, and leadership as a Head of School. Angus…

190 – Born to be a Pediatric OT ft. Greg Santucci

Mar 30, 2026 1h 11m

Greg Santucci is an internationally recognised paediatric occupational therapist with over 26 years experience. He is a clinical leader, educator and creator of the Model of Child Engagement, known…

189 – From PhD to Practice: Evidence, Occupation & Knowledge Translation

Mar 20, 2026 22m

In this solo episode of Occupied, Dr Jessica Levick reflects on her PhD journey and explores what evidence-based practice really means for occupational therapists. Why does it take an average of…

188 – The Nitty-Gritty about Burnout

Mar 02, 2026 1h 22m

Burnout gets talked about a lot — but rarely with clarity. In this episode, Brock and Jess unpack the biology of burnout and challenge the flood of non-evidence-based ideas circulating online. If…

187 – 12 Months of Following Along the Newgrad Experience ft Courtnee Bertucci

Feb 23, 2026 1h 24m

More than a year in the making, this episode follows Courtnee Bertucci across three check-ins throughout her first year as a new graduate Occupational Therapist. Instead of a single retrospective…

186 – Intimacy, Identity, and OT Practice ft Emilie Chong

Feb 17, 2026 35m

Sex and intimacy are core parts of everyday life—but they’re often left out of healthcare conversations. In this episode, we chat with Emilie Chong about sexual expression as an occupation and the…

185 – An Incredible Career in the Greatest Profession ft Prof Mandy Stanley

Jan 25, 2026 1h 10m

In this special episode of Occupied, we sit down with Professor Mandy Stanley to reflect on an extraordinary career in occupational therapy as she steps into retirement. Mandy shares the story…

184 – 2025 in Review & Setting Intentions for 2026

Jan 19, 2026 44m

In this reflective end-of-year episode of Occupied, hosts Brock and Jess take a moment to pause, look back, and make sense of 2025 — both personally and professionally. Together, they unpack the…

183 – Lived Experience and Practice: A Conversation with Mental Health Nurse Ayden Riethmuller

Dec 01, 2025

In this episode of Occupied, Dr Jessica Levick sits down with mental health nurse Ayden Riethmuller to explore the powerful intersection between lived experience and professional practice. Ayden…

182 – Doing, Being, Becoming Collective ft Brad Williams

Nov 06, 2025 1h 8m

In this episode, Brock sits down with Brad from The Becoming Collective to unpack what it really means to come into alignment with the profession of occupational therapy — and what happens when we…

181 – Leading Change and Shaping the Future of Occupational Therapy with Professor Elspeth Froude

Nov 02, 2025 54m

In this episode of Occupied, Dr Jessica Levick chats with Professor Elspeth Froude — Professor of Occupational Therapy and National Head of the School of Allied Health at the Australian Catholic…

180 – Knowledge Translation and Lifelong Learning with Dr Kieran Broome

Oct 17, 2025 1h 37m

In this episode of Occupied, Dr Jessica Levick is joined by Dr Kieran Broome — occupational therapist, educator, and researcher, to explore how we can bridge the gap between what we know and what…

179 – Private Practice with a Recovering People Pleaser ft Joey Peppas

Sep 20, 2025 1h 27m

In this episode, I’m joined by Joey Peppas, an occupational therapist running her own private practice. Together, we dig deep into the less-talked-about realities of our profession—being a people…

178 – Life and Leadership with the new AOTA President – Dr Arameh Anvarizadeh

Sep 03, 2025 1h 15m

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Arameh Anvarizadeh, the newly elected president of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). We dive into her journey into occupational therapy, the…

177 – A New Clinical Reasoning Model with Dr Craig Greber

Jul 16, 2025 1h 30m

Join Brock and Jess as they chat with Dr Craig Greber about an exciting new model of clinical reasoning he’s helped to develop. Craig shares insights into the origins of this innovative approach, how…

176 – Reflections from the 2025 Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference

Jul 09, 2025 1h 19m

Brock and Jess chat and explore her firsthand experiences attending the 2025 Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference. She explores the highlights, key insights, and areas for improvement…

175 – Academia Highs and Lows

Jun 23, 2025 57m

In this candid conversation, Brock and Jess dive into the rewarding yet challenging world of academia within occupational therapy. They discuss the genuine highs, the unexpected lows, and share…

174 – Recovery-Oriented Practice in Mental Health with Martin Staines

Jun 09, 2025 36m

In Episode 174 of Occupied, host Dr Jessica Levick speaks with Martin Staines, an Advanced Occupational Therapist with a deep commitment to recovery-oriented practice in mental health. Martin…

173 – OT Australia’s Chief Occupational Therapist Michelle Oliver

May 23, 2025 59m

In this episode of Occupied, I sit down with Michelle Oliver, Australia’s first-ever Chief Occupational Therapist, for an inspiring and insightful conversation about her journey, her vision for the…

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