Wizard OT podcasts

Going Solo – Noor Jawad (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:www.relatefirst.com.au‍WIZARD OT

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‍Music by Frenic (This One Records):

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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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Sensory Processing Information – 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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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.

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Four doctors of health to improve physical and mental health

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/

Meaningful movements to alleviate pain – Bronnie Lennox Thompson

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/

Health promoting lifestyle habits – Peter van der Sande Lacoste

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):https://www.thisonerecords.com/@djfrenic

(Instagram) Podcast logo by Baxter:@baxter_tck

Natural podiatry – Andrew Bryant

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.

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Having hope when experiencing persistent pain – Nathalie Khan

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/

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Graffiti art therapy – Claire Rye

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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MUSIC – Frenic:https://www.thisonerecords.com/music