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Brock Cook & Jessica Levick
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183 - Lived Experience and Practice: A Conversation with Mental Health Nurse Ayden Riethmuller
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 shares…
173 – OT Australia’s Chief Occupational Therapist Michelle Oliver
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…
172 – Navigating Complex Clinical Environments with Dr Theo Theodoros
In Episode 172 of Occupied, co-host Dr Jessica Levick speaks with consultant psychiatrist Dr Theo Theodoros to explore the realities of working in challenging, complex and high-pressure healthcare…
2 Fast 2 Curious: Occupied Reloaded
Welcome back to the Occupied Podcast! After a significant hiatus, we’re rebooting with fresh perspectives, exciting content, and most importantly, a brand-new co-host—Jessica Levick. In this special…
170 – Digital Identity Influencers and Mental Health ft Dr Jessica Levick
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Jessica Levick to explore the intersection of identity, social media, and the commercialisation of mental health. Together, we unpack the growing influence of…
169 – EquipMeOT ft Lindsay DeLong
In this inspiring episode of Occupied, I sit down with the multi-talented Lindsay DeLong, an occupational therapist and online content creator known for her innovative videos on assistive…
168 – Critical Thinking 101
In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the fascinating topic of Critical Thinking and its significance in our daily lives. We aim to unravel the mysteries of this crucial skill set,…
167 – How to improve your Interviewing
Today’s episode is all about mastering interviews, whether you’re sitting in the hot seat or the one steering the conversation. We’re unpacking everything from breaking down interview myths to…
166 – Call out your Whiteness ft Helen Harrington and Marielle Turner
Welcome to the latest episode where we explore the intricate dynamics of racial identity, privilege, and the role of white individuals in addressing systemic racism. In this episode, I’m joined by…
165 – Celebrate the Little Wins
Never in my wildest dreams did I see us getting here. Last night we clocked over….half a million downloads!! That’s right…500,000
164 – OTAus2023 Reflections
1 Month on from the OT Australia National Conference in Cairns and these are some reflections from the event! Look after yourself, look after others, and always keep…
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