This podcast provides information about how to understand human health and well being from many perspectives. From the importance of creative art activities to how to keep your brain healthy by your food choices, if you want to improve your physical, mental or social health the Wizard Occupational Therapy podcast is the place to be. It isn't just for health professionals, it's for anyone interested in understanding physical and mental health; and how the things we do on a daily basis can benefit us at any age.
Wizard OT Contacts
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A story with a point to reveal a truth - Anica Jansson (Ep. 11)
This episode is a discussion with a Speech Pathologist colleague (Anica Jansson, Anecdote Clinical Support). We discuss a wide variety of topics in relation to communication, choke risk management and the world of NDIS funded therapy.
Put your pre-conceived ideas of what you think Speech Pathologist's do and enjoy this insightful conversation.
Anecdote Clinical Support - https://www.anecdoteclinical.com/ (https://www.anecdoteclinical.com/)
WIZARD OT
W: www.wizardot.com (http://www.wizardot.com)
IG: @wizard_ot
PODCAST CREDITS
Music by Frenic
W. www.thisonerecords.com (http://www.thisonerecords.com)
G: @djfrenic
Podcast logo by Baxter
W: www.whosbaxter.com (http://www.whosbaxter.com)
IG: @baxter_tck
22 Jan 2024
Going solo - Noor Jwad (Ep. 10)
Conversation with Noor Jwad, who is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist in Sydney. The conversation covers:
Her journey to becoming an Occupational Therapist;
Challenges related to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS);
Leaving her country of origin due to military conflict;
How to avoid burning out as a newly qualified Occupational Therapist.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Noor's Website: https://relatefirst.com.au/ (https://relatefirst.com.au/)
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WIZARD OT
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IG:@wizard_ot (https://wizard_ot/)
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Music by Frenic (This One Records):
W: http://www.thisonerecords.com/ (http://www.thisonerecords.com/)
IG: @djfrenic (https://djfrenic/)
Podcast Logo by Baxter
IG: @baxter_tck (@baxter_tck)
23 Sept 2023
Melbourne therapy studio - Gavin Symes (Ep. 9)
It's been a fair while since the previous Wizard OT podcast, but that's because our main focus has been in relation to opening the Wizard OT therapy studio in Melbourne. This episode gives a brief overview of what we are aiming to achieve with the studio by providing feelings of safety, connection, belonging and opportunities for creative expression.
This podcast provides information about how to understand human health and well being from many perspectives. From the importance of creative art activities to how to keep your brain healthy by your food choices, if you want to improve your physical, mental or social health the Wizard OT podcast is the place to be. It isn't just for health professionals, it's for anyone interested in understanding physical and mental health; and how the things we do on a daily basis can benefit us at any age.
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WIZARD OT
W: www.wizardot.com
IG: @wizard_ot
17 Apr 2023
Sensory processing basics - Gavin Symes (Ep. 8)
This episode is the audio version of an information session provided by Wizard OT in relation to understanding why sensory processing applies to everybody and everyone no matter their age. It covers what the eight senses are; how sensory information is processed and influences how a person experiences the world; and how it can be a powerful tool to calm or excite how we feel both inside and out.
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WIZARD OT
W: www.wizardot.com
IG: @wizard_ot
24 Mar 2023
Street art therapy information session - Gavin Symes (Ep. 7)
This episode is the audio version of a recent Wizard OT information session all about the physical, mental and social benefits of engaging in street art related activities. It delves into the neuroscience of play; how physical , mental and social health can be influenced by creative expression involving movement of the body; and a wide variety of other interesting topics.
The Wizard OT podcast continues to discuss topics from an Occupational Therapy perspective but is not just aimed at being for Occupational Therapists. Our aim is to inform all people in relation to a wide variety of ways to improve physical, mental and social health.WIZARD OT
W: www.wizardot.com (http://www.wizardot.com)
IG: @wizard_ot
9 Feb 2023
Four doctors of health to improve physical and mental health - Jess Farmer (Ep.6)
A conversation with the amazing Jess Farmer from Feanix Coaching in relation to how physical and mental health can be influenced by lifestyle choices. We discuss the importance of hydration; the wonders of sleep as an underlying foundation of health; how Jess started working in the health and wellness field; and a wide variety of other interesting subjects to take control of your own well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Jess' Website: https://faenixcoaching.co.uk/ (https://faenixcoaching.co.uk/)
WIZARD OT
W: www.wizardot.com
IG: @wizard_ot
This episode of the Wizard OT podcast is a conversation with the one and only Bronnie Lennox Thompson. A broad range of topics are discussed including: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood; why the 'medical model' approach to chronic persistent pain often doesn't bring about positive change; what the term 'occupation' refers to in the world of Occupational Therapy; how health promoting movement practice can take many forms beyond a prescriptive exercise program; and other interesting subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Bronnie's Website: https://healthskills.wordpress.com/ (https://healthskills.wordpress.com/)
Pain Concepts For Practice: Occupational Therapists: https://healthskills.wordpress.com/courses/ (https://healthskills.wordpress.com/courses/)
WIZARD OT
W: www.wizardot.com
IG: @wizard_ot
5 Jan 2023
Health promoting lifestyle habits - Peter van der Sande Lacoste (Ep. 4)
Back again for 2023, this episode of the Wizard OT podcast is with Peter van der Sande Lacoste who's a Musculoskeletal & Holistic Health Specialist based in Sydney Australia. We cover a broad range of topics such as how food and drink choices influence physical and mental health; how there is rarely a one size fits all approach to improving health and well being; and why he continues to be inquisitive in understanding the human organism
Mentioned in this episode
Peter's Service - https://www.theintegrativehealthcoach.com.au/ (https://www.theintegrativehealthcoach.com.au/)
Painful Yarns - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6004523-painful-yarns (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6004523-painful-yarns)
CHEK Institute - https://chekinstitute.com/ (https://chekinstitute.com/)
Mad in America Podcast - https://www.madinamerica.com/mia-radio/ (https://www.madinamerica.com/mia-radio/)
Music by Frenic (This One Records): http://www.thisonerecords.com/ (http://www.thisonerecords.com/) @djfrenic (//@djfrenic) (Instagram)
Podcast logo by Baxter: @baxter_tck (//@baxter_tck) (Instagram)
WIZARD OT
Website: www.wizardot.com (http://www.wizardot.com/)
Instagram: @wizard_ot (//@wizard_ot)
14 Dec 2022
Natural podiatry - Andrew Bryant (Ep. 3)
This episode of the Wizard OT podcast is a discussion with Andrew Bryant (Podiatrist) about what 'natural podiatry' is and how there are many reasons as to why someone might be experiencing foot pain. For anyone who thinks they know what a Podiatrist does, this very broad discussion regarding all aspects of physical and mental health will open your mind to a less stereotypical form of Podiatry.
WIZARD OT
W: www.wizardot.com (http://www.wizardot.com/)
IG: @wizard_ot (https://wizard_ot/)
7 Dec 2022
Having hope when experiencing persistent pain - Nathalie Khan (Ep. 2)
Chronic persistent pain is a worldwide issue often with treatment outcomes that can have negative outcomes. This episode of the Wizard OT podcast is a conversation with Natalie Khan who is an Occupational Therapist working in the chronic persistent pain field.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Natalie's Instagram: @theocc.gram
Noi Group Clinician Directory - https://www.noigroup.com/clinician-directory/ (https://www.noigroup.com/clinician-directory/)
WIZARD OT
W: www.wizardot.com (http://www.wizardot.com/)
IG: @wizard_ot (//@wizard_ot)
30 Nov 2022
Graffiti art therapy - Claire Rye (Ep. 01)
Discussion with Claire Rye about why she decided to study to become an art therapist; how graffiti art fits into the therapy world; and why various forms of therapy are important to be aware to find what may work for different people.
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Wizard OT
WEBSITE: www.wizardot.com (https://www.wizardot.com)
INSTAGRAM: @wizard_ot
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