Welcome to Our Stories: Connecting Beyond the Story, an ATRA podcast. This podcast creates space for conversations that move beyond storytelling to explore purpose, practice, and impact in recreational therapy. Through shared experiences and professional insight, we connect the stories we hear to the work we do every day—supporting professional growth and effective practice across settings.
Our Stories
Claim This Podcastby American Therapeutic Recreation Association
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42 episodes
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Welcome to Our Stories: Connecting Beyond the Story, an ATRA podcast. This podcast creates space for conversations that move beyond storytelling to explore purpose, practice, and impact in recreational therapy. Through shared experiences and professional insight, we connect the stories we hear to the work we do every day—supporting professional growth and effective practice across settings.
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Recent Episodes
June 8, 2026
Intentional Integration: Leveraging Adaptive Sports for Wellness Advocacy and Veteran Reintegration
<p>In this episode of Our Stories: Connecting Beyond the Story, we dive deep with Nicole Entrup, into the transformative power of adaptive sports and their critical role in holistic wellness advocacy and the veteran reintegration journey. Transitioning from military service to civilian life presents unique physical, mental, and emotional challenges. Discover how intentional, structured adaptive sports programs serve as a powerful catalyst for healing, building community, and reclaiming purpose.</p><p>Whether you are a veteran, a wellness advocate, or someone passionate about the incredible impact of adaptive sports, this episode offers profound insights into human resilience and intentional community building.</p><p>Learn more about ATRA:</p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://www.atra-online.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">atra-online.com</a></li><li>Intensives: <a href="https://www.atra-online.com/intensives" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">atra-online.com/intensives</a></li><li>Annual Conference: <a href="https://www.atra-online.com/so-cal" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">atra-online.com/so-cal</a></li></ul>
April 6, 2026
The LOVE Approach for Living with Dementia: A Family Ecosystem Perspective
<p>In this episode of Our Stories: Connecting Beyond the Story, we sit down with <strong>Vicky Pitner</strong>, a seasoned CTRS and dementia support coach, to discuss a paradigm shift in how we support families living with memory loss.</p><p>Drawing from over four decades of experience and her own personal history, Vicki introduces her <strong>LOVE Approach </strong>—a humanistic model that moves beyond the clinical "caregiver" label to focus on the health of the entire family ecosystem.</p><p>Whether you are a practitioner looking to deepen your clinical practice or a family member seeking a more hopeful path forward, this episode offers a heartfelt and practical guide to finding meaningful connection in the midst of dementia.</p><p><strong>Connect with Vicki Pittner:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="vickypitner.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">vickypitner.com</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Book:</strong> The Love Approach (Available on Amazon)</p></li></ul><p><strong>Learn more about ATRA:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://atra-online.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">atra-online.com</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Intensives:</strong> <a href="https://www.atra-online.com/intensives" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">atra-online.com/intensives</a></p></li></ul>
March 2, 2026
Senses Activation and Nature-Based Therapeutic Practices: A Conversation with Re-Tx Yourself
<p>This episode of Our Stories: Connecting Beyond the Story explores how sensory activation and nature-based therapeutic techniques can enhance client engagement and support positive outcomes within recreational therapy practice. Guest <strong>Sami Dowling</strong>, founder of <strong>Retreat Yourself</strong>, joins the show to discuss foundational concepts of sensory activation, practical examples of nature-based interventions, and the research supporting biophilic engagement.</p><p><br></p><p>Participants will gain practical tools applicable to both clinical and community-based environments, with a focus on adapting these approaches across diverse populations and settings.</p><p>If you want to learn more about nature-based practices or attend an upcoming retreat, you can reach out to Sami through the following channels:</p><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://RETXyourself.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">retxyourself.com</a> </p><p><strong>Social Media:</strong> Follow <strong>@retxyourself</strong> on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram for active updates and resources.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode was pre-approved for 0.1 CEUs.</p>
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