The Brave OT Podcast

By: Carlyn Neek
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  • The Brave OT Podcast with Carlyn Neek is all about empowering occupational therapists to step-up, level-up, blaze some trails, and maybe engage in a little conscious rebellion in service of the profession, our clients, our work, our businesses, and living our mission wholeheartedly. We are all about keeping it real, doing hard things, unhuslting, being curious, trying new things, growing through our challenges, and finding joy and fulfillment along the way. Really, we are OTing ourselves and each other. All of the intro and outro music was graciously provided by Hal Curties, a local Calgary musician and someone who has contributed to my personal and professional growth in so many ways.
    2022
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  • Ep. 38: Sisterhood in the Storm - Understanding Perimenopause with Guest, Dr. Fiona Lovely

    Ep. 38: Sisterhood in the Storm - Understanding Perimenopause with Guest, Dr. Fiona Lovely
    Jan 15 2025

    I am thrilled to share this authentic and vulnerable conversation with you. My guest is Dr. Fiona Lovely. You may know her from her mindblowing podcast, Not Your Mother's Menopause.

    With two decades of experience, Dr. Lovely is a trailblazer in women's health. Specifically focusing on the menopause transition, perimenopause and menopause.

    Stick with us on this vulnerable and passionate conversation because in it, we share stories of our own experiences and highlight how community and connection are the bedrock for growth and healing in a health system that has only begun to prioritize women's health.

    Dr. Lovely helps us understand the growing evidence and debunks misconceptions in the menopause narrative. Spoiler alert, but there's a lot in here about social justice and a little bit of swearing.

    We talk about the mental and physiological shifts women encounter during this time of renovation in our bodies and in our brains, and some myths about cognitive decline.

    This episode is packed with wisdom, practical advice, and a heartfelt big sister kind of conversation. Whether you're an occupational therapist, someone in their 30s and 40s experiencing symptoms you didn't know were perimenopause, or you're simply interested in understanding this vital aspect of health, there's so much here for you.

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    Links to resources mentioned in the podcast:

    Dr. Fiona Lovely's Website: drlovely.com

    Podcast: Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely

    Menopause Doula Society

    Dr. Lisa Musconi - Neuroscience & Women's Health

    AMS Menopause Symptom Scorecard

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    Are you a therapy business owner seeking a community of support as the whole person at the centre of your business?

    We will be accepting applicants to the ACTivate Vitality program and community in late January. Let's see if this is a good fit for you by visiting our site.

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    A shoutout to our sponsor, Jane.app

    Jane is an EMR with heart. Book your demo today and be sure to use the code VITALITY for a one month grace period.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep. 37: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in OT, A Practical Guide

    Ep. 37: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in OT, A Practical Guide
    Nov 26 2024
    When I learned ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), it changed my OT practice and it changed how I navigate my own life. This is why I have created so many things that include ACT concepts - the ACTivate Vitality coaching program for OT business owners who want to thrive without the hustle, the ACTivate Vitality Personal Development Planner, and the Practical ACT for OTs course... that last one has a Black Friday promo coming out later this week.

    This podcast is taken from a presentation I did recently in a Facebook group for mental health OTs called MHOT ~ A Collective. It's a helpful introduction to using ACT as a modality in your OT practice to facilitate occupational engagement, particularly when clients are stuck in patterns of avoidance of difficult thoughts, feelings, or sensations.

    ✴️✴️Head to the Practical ACT for OTs course website to sign up to be notified when the Black Friday early bird registration and promo opens up or when the course officially starts toward the end of January, 2025.✴️✴️

    Here are some resources mentioned in this episode:

    Balance Works OT - Carlyn's OT practice

    Balance Works - Carlyn's personal and professional develoment services

    • ACTivate Vitality Program and Mastermind for OTs who want to THRIVE without the HUSTLE
    • ACTivate Vitality Personal Development Planner
    • Practical ACT for OTs Clinical Education
    • Vitality Guide - free download with ACT starter resources
    ACT Made Simple Facebook Group Choice Point - Russ Harris
    MHOT ~ A Collective Facebook Group Article Cited: Dindo L, Van Liew JR, Arch JJ. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Transdiagnostic Behavioral Intervention for Mental Health and Medical Conditions. Neurotherapeutics. 2017 Jul;14(3):546-553. doi: 10.1007/s13311-017-0521-3. PMID: 28271287; PMCID: PMC5509623.
    Shoutout to our sponsor, Jane, the all-in-one practice management software we love. To see how Jane can help you reclaim your evenings and weekends, head over and meet Jane to book a personalized demo and, if you’re ready to get started, you can use the code VITALITY at the time of sign-up for a 1-month grace period applied to your new account.
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    58 mins
  • Ep. 36: Erin Clarelli on Challenging Norms with Neurodiversity-Affirming OT

    Ep. 36: Erin Clarelli on Challenging Norms with Neurodiversity-Affirming OT
    Nov 17 2024
    This discussion with our guest, BRAVE OT, Erin Clarelli, brings together heart and mind as we dive into conversations that challenge norms, embrace unique perspectives, and foster the growth and vitality we strive for every day in our professional and personal lives.

    I am beyond excited to welcome Erin Clarelli to the pod! Erin is a force in the world of OT, deeply committed to mental health, self-compassion, and creating supportive spaces for neurodivergent individuals. She is highly involved in the non-, minimally, and unreliably speaking autistic community in her own private practice, SUNRISE Therapies. She is a passionate advocate and ally and a supportive agent of change for occupational therapists in this specific area of the autistic community.

    Erin is here to share her wisdom, insights, and stories that will inspire you to rethink your approach, nourish your passion, and perhaps even spark a little bit of rebellion against the status quo.

    Be sure to check out Erin's online courses and mentorship programs at OT Level Up and download the free OT Impact Blueprint. Follow Erin on social:
    Instagram - Sunrise Therapies
    Facebook - Erin Clarelli
    ________________________________ The ACTivate Vitality Personal Development Planner is available on Amazon. Learn more and find links to purchase on Carlyn's Website.

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    To see how the Jane.app can help you reclaim your evenings and weekends, head over and meet Jane to book a personalized demo. As a listener of The BRAVE OT Podcast, you are invited to use the code VITALITY at the time of sign-up for a 1-month grace period on your new account.
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    54 mins

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