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Latest Episodes

182 – Doing, Being, Becoming Collective ft Brad Williams
November 06, 2025

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 drift away from it.Brad opens up abou

181 – Leading Change and Shaping the Future of Occupational Therapy with Professor Elspeth Froude
November 02, 2025

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 University. Elspeth shares insights from her leadership

180 – Knowledge Translation and Lifelong Learning with Dr Kieran Broome
October 17, 2025

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 we do. We unpack the concept of knowled

179 – Private Practice with a Recovering People Pleaser ft Joey Peppas
September 20, 2025

In this episode, Im joined byJoey Peppas, an occupational therapist running her own private practice. Together, we dig deep into the less-talked-about realities of our professionbeing a people pleaser, battling imposter syndrome, and the unique persona

178 – Life and Leadership with the new AOTA President – Dr Arameh Anvarizadeh
September 03, 2025

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 experiences that shaped her leadership, and the

177 – A New Clinical Reasoning Model with Dr Craig Greber
July 16, 2025

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 it can enhance occupational therapy practice, and

176 – Reflections from the 2025 Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference
July 09, 2025

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 from her perspective. Adding depth to the conversation, y

175 – Academia Highs and Lows
June 22, 2025

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 personal insights about navigating life as educators, researc

174 – Recovery-Oriented Practice in Mental Health with Martin Staines
June 08, 2025

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 reflections from his extensive clinical experience,

173 – OT Australia’s Chief Occupational Therapist Michelle Oliver
May 23, 2025

In this episode ofOccupied, I sit down withMichelle Oliver, Australiasfirst-ever Chief Occupational Therapist, for an inspiring and insightful conversation about her journey, her vision for the profession, and the evolving landscape of occupational th