Podcast-affiliated platform around parenting from an Occupational Therapy perspective, tightly woven with the importance of music's role in supporting emotional and self-regulation. Brought to you by the delightful Trish, Principal OT & Director of Planted Parenting, and cohost Music & Primary Teacher Jayne Nelson, Founder and Director of Fiddlesticks Performing Arts. Their warmth, melodic voices, longstanding friendship, and original music will bring you into the current day of being inclusive of all neurotypes you live with, and encounter, in our ever-diverse world.
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OT for Two Season 2 Episode 5: When to ask for help
Understanding your child's neurotype isn't about fitting them into a label — it's about seeing how they experience and process the world.
In this episode, we explore why taking the time to understand your child's strengths, challenges, and unique ways of learning is so important. Knowing this helps you advocate for them, access the right support, and find strategies that actually work.
We talk about how early support can make a huge difference, why no one is meant to do it alone, and how asking for help is a strength — not a failure. This episode is for anyone who wants to understand their child better and help them thrive.
12 Mar 2026
OT for Two Season 2 Episode 4: Square Peg, Round Hole - Supporting Kids Who Think Differently
In this episode of OT for Two, we explore what it feels like to be a square peg in a round hole.
Many of the systems around us — school, routines, expectations, even the way we define "success" — were designed with neurotypical brains in mind. For neurodivergent kids (and adults), that can mean constantly feeling like they're the wrong shape for the spaces they're expected to fit into.
In this conversation, Trish and Jayne share insights from their professional and personal lives about what happens when we stop trying to force children to fit the mould, and instead start creating environments that work for the way their brains naturally think, learn and move through the world.
26 Feb 2026
OT for Two Season 2 Episode 3: In Your Own Way
Not all brains learn the same way — so why do we expect them to?
In this episode, Trish and Jayne unpack the quiet pressure many children feel to learn in one "acceptable" way: sitting still, making eye contact, hands in lap, whole body listening. But what if that model simply doesn't fit the brain in front of us?
This episode is a gentle (but honest) nudge to move away from prescriptive learning expectations and toward something far more powerful: meeting each child in the way their brain works best.
12 Feb 2026
OT for Two Episode Season 2 Episode 2: In Your Own Time - Why Development Isn't a Race
No two brains are wired the same — so why do we expect children to develop at the same speed? If you've ever found yourself worrying because another child "got there first," this episode is for you. We unpack why development isn't linear, why comparison steals perspective, and how to support your child, whether they need more time — or more challenge. With the right support, your child can keep moving forward in a way that works for their brain.
29 Jan 2026
OT for Two Episode Season 2 Episode 1: Comparison is the thief of joy
Comparison has a way of sneaking into parenting and stealing the joy — especially in mothers' groups, school yards, and scroll-heavy moments. In this episode of OT for Two, we unpack why "my way, my time" matters. Because children aren't spreadsheets, siblings aren't carbon copies, and development doesn't run on a group timeline. We talk confidence in your parenting choices, the spiral that comes from constant questioning, and why seeing your child as an individual (not a comparison point) changes everything. No race. No rankings. Just your child, in their own time and space.
14 Aug 2025
Episode #10 - The Best Bits - Season One Wrap-Up!
Hosts [Host Name] and [Host Name] revisit Season One's most insightful discussions on topics from sleep to sensory meltdowns, offering listeners valuable takeaways.
31 Jul 2025
Episode #9: Sleep Like a Pro – Why Sleep Matters & How to Make It Happen
Occupational therapists explore the critical role of sleep for children's development, revealing how it impacts behavior and providing practical strategies for establishing effective bedtime routines in this interview.
17 Jul 2025
Episode #8: Feel the Beat - How Music Helps Kids Regulate
Podcast hosts Trish and Jayne explore how music supports emotional regulation for children at home and in the classroom, offering practical tips for incorporating music into daily routines.
3 Jul 2025
Episode #7: Surviving Task Transitions with Kids
OT For Two hosts Trish and Jayne discuss the challenges of task transitions for children, offering practical strategies like timers and songs to ease the process.
19 Jun 2025
Episode #6: You’re the Coach, Not the Captain
Pediatric OT Trish Lerk discusses how parents can coach their teenagers through challenges by offering support and encouragement instead of taking control, fostering independence.
5 Jun 2025
Episode #5: Boundaries Without Battles - Parenting Teens with Purpose
Industry experts discuss how parents can use clear boundaries and consistent frameworks to support teenagers, focusing on connection and collaboration to build life skills.
22 May 2025
Episode #4: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join ‘Em - Meeting Teens on Their Turf
Teens and their phones — an unbreakable bond stronger than most Wi-Fi signals. In this episode, Paediatric OT Trish Lerk dives into how we can stop battling screen time and start building real connection — by jumping into their world instead of dragging them out of it. Whether it’s learning their favourite game, vibing to their most-played song, or learning what the heck ‘Brawl Stars’ is, Trish shares playful, practical ways to meet teens where they're at (and maybe even have fun doing it). Less eye rolls. More connection. Possibly even some street cred.
8 May 2025
Episode #3: Emotional Storms Ahead? Grab a Paddle and a Snack.
You can’t change the wind, but you can direct the sail. Get in your child’s boat and let’s ride those emotional storms together! Trish spills the key formula (that’s not even hard; coz she has ADHD and things slip her mind before she’s even finished the thought). These steps to support coregulation (in any human being) will 1 million per cent change your world. Tune in and also get pumped for the worship conference that will be based on this podcast in 2026!
24 Apr 2025
Episode #2: Music, Regulation and the Brain
In this episode of OT for Two, Trish dives headfirst into the incredible ways music connects with the brain to support emotional and self-regulation. Ever wondered why that one song helps your kid calm down, or how rhythm can help with transitions and tricky moments? Join us as we unpack the science, sprinkle in some stories, and sing the praises of music (sometimes literally).
10 Apr 2025
Episode #1: Intro to OT for Two and your hosts
Let's get down to it, and get to know the voices behind OT for Two: Tricia Lerk and Jayne Neilson! Friends for over two decades, passionate about the impact music has within the space of regulation...we will bring you wholesome practice-based evidence around all your questions to do with children, teens, and even young adults. Grab your cuppa, start that basket of laundry folding, or settle into some chats as you drive.
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