179 – Private Practice with a Recovering People Pleaser ft Joey Peppas
In this episode, I’m joined by Joey Peppas, an occupational therapist running her own private practice. Together, we dig deep into the less-talked-about realities of our profession—being a people pleaser, battling imposter syndrome, and the unique personality traits that often draw us into OT in th…
178 – Life and Leadership with the new AOTA President – Dr Arameh Anvarizadeh
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Arameh Anvarizadeh, the newly elected president of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). We dive into her journey into occupational therapy, the experiences that shaped her leadership, and the values guiding her work at the highest level of the p…
177 – A New Clinical Reasoning Model with Dr Craig Greber
Join Brock and Jess as they chat with Dr Craig Greber about an exciting new model of clinical reasoning he’s helped to develop. Craig shares insights into the origins of this innovative approach, how it can enhance occupational therapy practice, and why clinical reasoning remains critical to the pr…
176 – Reflections from the 2025 Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference
Brock and Jess chat and explore her firsthand experiences attending the 2025 Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference. She explores the highlights, key insights, and areas for improvement from her perspective. Adding depth to the conversation, you’ll also hear reflections from a diverse r…
175 – Academia Highs and Lows
In this candid conversation, Brock and Jess dive into the rewarding yet challenging world of academia within occupational therapy. They discuss the genuine highs, the unexpected lows, and share personal insights about navigating life as educators, researchers, and clinicians. Expect reflections on …
173 – OT Australia’s Chief Occupational Therapist Michelle Oliver
In this episode of Occupied, I sit down with Michelle Oliver, Australia’s first-ever Chief Occupational Therapist, for an inspiring and insightful conversation about her journey, her vision for the profession, and the evolving landscape of occupational therapy in Australia.
We dive into:
Mic…
157 – Lessons I’ve Learned Pushing OT Into The Digital World
Absolutely honoured to be asked to deliver the keynote for the Wisconsin OT Association virtual conference. This is that presentation as well as the Q&A at the end of it for your consumption.
Look after yourself, look after others, and always keep Occupied
Brock@OccupiedPodbrock.cook@me.com
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192 – The Blessing of Not Fitting In ft Mallory Reilly
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…
194 – Self Reflection on my Personal Development Project
In this episode, I reflect on the first month of a new self-development routine built around getting up earlier, journalling, habit tracking and taking a bit more time to reflect.
I talk about what I’ve been trying and what I’ve noticed so far. Development shows benefits I’m starting to see, and…
195 – Book Club – The Comfort Crisis
In this episode I'm unpacking Michael Easter's The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self — his argument that modern life has engineered discomfort out of almost everything, and what that's quietly costing us physically and mentally. I'm looking at it through a…
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