by Jordan Agabin
Curious about occupational therapy? My name is Jordan and I am a new grad occupational therapist (OT) excited to share my occupational therapy journey. Whether you are pre-OT, applying to OT school, a current OT student, or a new grad OT like myself ...this is for you! Welcome to the Once Upon OT Podcast, where we talk about becoming the best OT we can be through interviews, reflections, and stories. After all, we can’t spell story, without OT
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July 13, 2026
<p>In this episode, I am joined by Alyssa a current OTD student finishing up her doctoral capstone at USC</p><p>Alyssa reflects on her occupational therapy journey thus far & what's next for her moving forward!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong></p><p><strong>(1:00) Alyssa, what is your occupational therapy story?</strong></p><p>(4:15) Occupational therapy Program Experience — why USC, cohort, fav/not so favorite classes</p><p>(10:48) Unique experiences in your program </p><p>(15:40) Talking fieldwork 2 experiences — A) Community-based Mental Health site B) Pediatric Mental Health (Capstone) : what was it like for you? Overall lessons learned</p><p>(20:57) If a current fieldwork 2 student is struggling in their clinical rotation at this time …. what might be something that you share with them?</p><p>(22:23) <strong>Alyssa’s Doctoral Capstone</strong></p><p>(27:56) Looking ahed at what’s next & upcoming on your OT journey</p><p>(29:45) <strong>story behind “@thebloomingtherapist”</strong></p><p>(34:09) A student starts their OT program tomorrow, what might be something you tell them?</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebloomingtherapist/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/thebloomingtherapist/?hl=en</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebloomingtherapist/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/thebloomingtherapist/?hl=en</a></p>
June 23, 2026
<p>In this episode, I am joined by Bea Fontano BSN, RN - a traveling emergency room (ER) nurse who shares her nursing journey</p><p><br></p><p>Bea reflects back on the memorable days of nursing school (Seton Hall University where we briefly crossed paths) and also on the early days as a new graduate nurse entering & navigating the field</p><p>_________________________</p><p><strong>INSTA:</strong></p><p><strong> @bay_uhhh</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bay_uhhh/">https://www.instagram.com/bay_uhhh/</a></p><p><strong>@once_upon_ot</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/once_upon_ot/">https://www.instagram.com/once_upon_ot/</a></p><p>_________________________</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong></p><p>(0:36) Bea’s Nursing Journey</p><p>(2:29) <strong>Reflecting back on your Nursing School experience</strong></p><p>(7:40) Mindset starting out as a new graduate nurse </p><p>(10:39) Deciding to switch specialities - working in the Emergency Room (ER) </p><p>(13:36) <strong>ER Travel Nursing</strong> — WHY? What’s it like?</p><p>(17:00) A “typical” day in the life in your current role as an emergency room nurse</p><p>(20:41) <strong>Favorite & least favorite/challenging aspects of being a nurse</strong></p><p>(23:13) Burnout & stress management - thoughts?</p><p>(25:31) <strong>Memorable moments as a nurse</strong></p><p>(28:49) Long-term goals </p><p><strong>(29:40) FINAL PIECES OF ADVICE</strong></p>
June 17, 2026
<p>In this episode, I am joined by Sarah - an occupational therapist with her own private practice in early intervention. She answers my curious questions about her occupational therapy journey and discusses the array of experiences she has garnered over the years.</p><p><br></p><p>** whether you are an occupational therapy student or practitioner -- <strong>if you have the slightest bit of interest in private practice or OT entrepreneurship</strong> - then this episode is for you :)</p><p><br></p><p>insta: @ot.4.lyfe</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/ot.4.lyfe/?hl=en</a></p><p>insta: @once_upon_ot</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/once_upon_ot/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/once_upon_ot/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong></p><p>(0:50) Sarah’s Occupational Therapy Story</p><p>(3:22) Occupational Therapy School Experience </p><p>(9:02) Fieldwork 2 Experiences </p><p>(13:34) <strong>Perspectives as a fieldwork 2 student and as a Fieldwork Educator</strong></p><p>(22:52) Entering the field as a new graduate occupational therapist</p><p>(31:23) <strong>Present day work as an OT — running a private practice specializing in early intervention</strong></p><p>(36:49) A “typical” day in the life in your current role</p><p>(41:38) “OT-preneur” podcast</p><p>(46:09) <strong>Any advice for a student or new grad OT interested in entrepreneurship?</strong></p><p>(55:51) Present-day Sarah, current headspace, thoughts about your occupational therapy future</p><p><br></p><p>BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND. </p><p><br></p>
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Curious about occupational therapy? My name is Jordan and I am a new grad occupational therapist (OT) excited to share my occupational therapy journey. Whether you are pre-OT, applying to OT school, a current OT student, or a new grad OT like myself ...this is for you!
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