• A story with a point to reveal a truth - Anica Jansson (Ep. 11)
    Feb 19 2024

    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/

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    Music by Frenic

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    48 mins
  • Going solo - Noor Jwad (Ep. 10)
    Jan 22 2024

    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/

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    51 mins
  • Melbourne therapy studio - Gavin Symes (Ep. 9)
    Sep 23 2023

    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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    10 mins
  • Sensory processing basics - Gavin Symes (Ep. 8)
    Apr 17 2023

    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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    36 mins
  • Street art therapy information session - Gavin Symes (Ep. 7)
    Mar 24 2023

    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

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    34 mins
  • Four doctors of health to improve physical and mental health - Jess Farmer (Ep.6)
    Feb 9 2023

    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/

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    55 mins
  • Meaningful movements to alleviate pain - Bronnie Lennox Thompson (Ep. 5)
    Jan 27 2023

    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/
    • Pain Concepts For Practice: Occupational Therapists: https://healthskills.wordpress.com/courses/

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Health promoting lifestyle habits - Peter van der Sande Lacoste (Ep. 4)
    Jan 5 2023

    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/
    • Painful Yarns - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6004523-painful-yarns
    • CHEK Institute - https://chekinstitute.com/
    • Mad in America Podcast - https://www.madinamerica.com/mia-radio/
    • Music by Frenic (This One Records): http://www.thisonerecords.com/ @djfrenic (Instagram)
    • Podcast logo by Baxter: @baxter_tck (Instagram)

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    1 hr and 15 mins