# Occupied A podcast about Occupational Therapy for Occupational Therapists. Page: Feed: --- ## [193 – Leading with Creativity and Advocacy: Adam Lo OAM](https://www.occupiedpodcast.com/193-2/) _2026-08-03_ In this episode of Occupied, Jess sits down with Adam Lo OAM to explore an inspiring career spanning clinical practice, leadership, advocacy, and the arts. Adam shares his experiences working in Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) and discusses the unique role occupational therapists play in supporting children, young people, and their families. We also dive into his passion for the… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/occupiedot/content.blubrry.com/occupiedot/Adam_Lo_Occupied_Episode.mp3) ## [192 – The Blessing of Not Fitting In ft Mallory Reilly](https://www.occupiedpodcast.com/192-2/) _2026-06-08_ In this episode of Occupied, Brock sits down with Mallory Reilly, an occupational therapist who never quite felt like she fit the traditional OT mould. Rather than forcing herself into a version of practice that didn’t feel right, Mallory forged her own path — blending her OT knowledge, clinical reasoning, and passion for physical training into a practice that feels authentic, meaningful, and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/occupiedot/content.blubrry.com/occupiedot/192-The_Blessing_of_Not_Fitting_In_ft_Mallory_Reilly.mp3) ## [191 – Leadership, Inclusion & Impact ft Angus Buchanan](https://www.occupiedpodcast.com/191-2/) _2026-04-22_ In this episode of Occupied, Jess sits down with occupational therapist Angus Buchanan to explore a career that has spanned clinical practice, academia, and leadership as a Head of School. Angus shares reflections from his recent keynote address at the National Occupational Therapy Conference in Adelaide in 2025, offering honest insights into how his thinking has evolved over time, particularly in… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/occupiedot/content.blubrry.com/occupiedot/Angus_Buchanan_Jess_Occupied_Podcast_Recording.mp3) ## [190 – Born to be a Pediatric OT ft. Greg Santucci](https://www.occupiedpodcast.com/190-2/) _2026-03-30_ Greg Santucci is an internationally recognised paediatric occupational therapist with over 26 years experience. He is a clinical leader, educator and creator of the Model of Child Engagement, known for making complex neurodevelopmental concepts practical and usable. We sat down and chatted about where it all started and the keys to the development of the Model of Child Engagement. Paediatrics is… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/occupiedot/content.blubrry.com/occupiedot/190-Born_to_be_a_Pediatric_OT_ft_Greg_Santucci.mp3) ## [189 – From PhD to Practice: Evidence, Occupation & Knowledge Translation](https://www.occupiedpodcast.com/189-2/) _2026-03-20_ In this solo episode of Occupied, Dr Jessica Levick reflects on her PhD journey and explores what evidence-based practice really means for occupational therapists. Why does it take an average of 17 years for research to reach routine clinical practice? Why does strong evidence alone fail to change systems? And what responsibility do clinicians hold in translating knowledge into real-world care?… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/occupiedot/content.blubrry.com/occupiedot/Occupied_Ep_189-Research_and_PhD_Journey.mp3) ## [188 – The Nitty-Gritty about Burnout](https://www.occupiedpodcast.com/188-2/) _2026-03-02_ Burnout gets talked about a lot — but rarely with clarity. In this episode, Brock and Jess unpack the biology of burnout and challenge the flood of non-evidence-based ideas circulating online. If you’ve ever been told burnout is “just stress,” “just poor boundaries,” or something you can fix with a weekend off… this conversation is for you. We explore what’s actually happening in the nervous… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/occupiedot/content.blubrry.com/occupiedot/188-The_Nitty-Gritty_about_Burnout.mp3) ## [187 – 12 Months of Following Along the Newgrad Experience ft Courtnee Bertucci](https://www.occupiedpodcast.com/187-2/) _2026-02-23_ More than a year in the making, this episode follows Courtnee Bertucci across three check-ins throughout her first year as a new graduate Occupational Therapist. Instead of a single retrospective reflection, we captured her experience in real time — documenting the emotional shifts, clinical growth, and evolving professional identity as it unfolded. Together, we unpack confidence, imposter… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/occupiedot/content.blubrry.com/occupiedot/187-12_months_of_the_Newgrad_Expereince_ft_Courtnee_Bertucci.mp3) ## [186 – Intimacy, Identity, and OT Practice ft Emilie Chong](https://www.occupiedpodcast.com/186-2/) _2026-02-17_ Sex and intimacy are core parts of everyday life—but they’re often left out of healthcare conversations. In this episode, we chat with Emilie Chong about sexual expression as an occupation and the role of occupational therapists in supporting clients’ intimacy and wellbeing. We cover: Why sex is considered an occupation Barriers to intimacy and participation The OT role in sexual health How to… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/occupiedot/content.blubrry.com/occupiedot/Emilie_Chong_Occupied_Podcast.mp3) ## [185 – An Incredible Career in the Greatest Profession ft Prof Mandy Stanley](https://www.occupiedpodcast.com/185-2/) _2026-01-25_ In this special episode of Occupied, we sit down with Professor Mandy Stanley to reflect on an extraordinary career in occupational therapy as she steps into retirement. Mandy shares the story behind her journey in OT — from early clinical practice to leadership, academia, and shaping the profession at a national level. This conversation is part history lesson, part mentorship session, and part… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/occupiedot/content.blubrry.com/occupiedot/185-Mandy_Stanley.mp3) ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/s9EFeJh6s7W3) _2026-01-25 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [184 – 2025 in Review & Setting Intentions for 2026](https://www.occupiedpodcast.com/184-2/) _2026-01-19_ In this reflective end-of-year episode of Occupied, hosts Brock and Jess take a moment to pause, look back, and make sense of 2025 — both personally and professionally. Together, they unpack the highs, the hard bits, and the unexpected lessons that shaped the year, before turning their attention to what lies ahead. Rather than rigid resolutions, this conversation focuses on values, direction, and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/occupiedot/content.blubrry.com/occupiedot/184-2025_Occupied_in_review.mp3)