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Occupied

Occupied

Written by: Brock Cook
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 A podcast about Occupational Therapy for Occupational Therapists.Brock Cook Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • 184 – 2025 in Review & Setting Intentions for 2026

    184 – 2025 in Review & Setting Intentions for 2026
    Jan 19 2026
    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 intentional growth as they set goals for 2026. This episode is an honest check-in about work, identity, creativity, burnout, momentum, and what it means to keep evolving as practitioners, educators, and humans. In this episode, we discuss: Key reflections and standout moments from 2025 What challenged us, stretched us, or changed our perspectives Lessons learned from projects, conversations, and community Letting go of what no longer serves us Setting meaningful, values-aligned goals for 2026 How intention, curiosity, and sustainability guide our plans moving forward Instagram: @OccupiedPodcastFacebook: Occupied Podcast Host: Brock Cook & Dr Jessica Levick Subscribe now and never miss an episode!
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    44 mins
  • 183 – Lived Experience and Practice: A Conversation with Mental Health Nurse Ayden Riethmuller

    183 – Lived Experience and Practice: A Conversation with Mental Health Nurse Ayden Riethmuller
    Dec 1 2025
    In this episode of Occupied, Dr Jessica Levick sits down with mental health nurse Ayden Riethmuller to explore the powerful intersection between lived experience and professional practice. Ayden shares his personal journey with mental health challenges and how these experiences have shaped his approach to care, compassion, and recovery-oriented practice. Together, they discuss the value of lived experience. This candid conversation highlights the strength that comes from vulnerability and the ways personal experience can enrich professional identity in mental health care. Whether you’re a clinician, student, or someone with lived experience, this episode offers an honest, hopeful look at what it means to support recovery — for ourselves and others. Instagram: @OccupiedPodcastFacebook: Occupied Podcast Host: Dr Jessica LevickSubscribe now and never miss an episode!
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    Less than 1 minute
  • 182 – Doing, Being, Becoming Collective ft Brad Williams

    182 – Doing, Being, Becoming Collective ft Brad Williams
    Nov 6 2025
    In this episode, Brock sits down with Brad from The Becoming Collective to unpack what it really means to come into alignment with the profession of occupational therapy — and what happens when we drift away from it. Brad opens up about the origins of The Becoming Collective, how it started as a space for meaningful connection and reflection, and how the group evolved (and sometimes dissolved) as members navigated burnout, personal growth, and the realities of professional life. Together, Brock and Brad explore: 🌊 The natural ebb and flow of professional identity — and how OTs can lose (and rediscover) their sense of purpose. 🔥 Burnout, disillusionment, and the courage it takes to pause and realign. 🧩 Why models and frameworks aren’t just academic tools, but anchors for reasoning, reflection, and reconnection with occupation. 🤝 The importance of community, vulnerability, and staying curious about who we are becoming as practitioners. This episode is a grounded, honest reflection on growth, drift, and renewal — reminding us that returning to the core of our profession often starts with reconnecting to ourselves. Check out the Becoming Collective here: The free Clarity Collection guide 1 download: https://thebecomingcollective.kit.com/07b16351bcThe OT Re-Alignment Experience page: https://becoming-realign-landing.lovable.app/The Becoming Collective page: www.thebecomingcollective.com Email: hello@thebecomingcollective.com
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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