OT Yourself to Freedom

OT Yourself to Freedom

Hosted by: Beki Eakins

The Podcast that shows OTs how to build a life of freedom using skills they already have! Tired of feeling overworked, underpaid, and stuck in a system that doesn’t value your worth? It’s time to break...

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123. Why Good OTs Leave: The Hidden Cost of Compromised Values

Have you ever wondered why so many passionate occupational therapists quietly walk away from the profession, even when they still care deeply about their clients? In this powerful episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom...
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122. The Messy Start of Business (Why Nothing Feels Clear)

Starting a business rarely looks like the polished launches you see online. Instead, it’s confusing, overwhelming, lonely, and often deeply uncomfortable. In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom podcast, Beki Eakins...
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121. Burnout Is Not a Badge of Honour. It Is a Choice.

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom podcast, Beki Eakins challenges one of the most deeply ingrained beliefs in caring professions and entrepreneurship, that burnout is...
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120. Empower Mum Method: The OT Business Born on Maternity Leave

What really happens when you become a mum, and why does no one talk about the emotional shift? In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins is joined by her client Helen Buteux, an...
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119. Every OT Who Sends Paper Handouts Needs This Episode with Laura Simmons

If you're an OT (or allied health professional) still sending paper handouts, long follow-up emails, or stick-figure drawings, this episode will completely shift how you think about home programs. In this powerful and...
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118. 2025: I Outgrew the System and Didn’t Look Back

In this deeply personal episode of the OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins shares a truthful reflection on 2025, six years after leaving the NHS as a Band 6 occupational therapist. This is not a training...
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117. OTs Creating Freedom: Real Stories of Business, Burnout & Purpose (Special Episode)

What’s possible for occupational therapists beyond burnout, rigid systems and traditional career paths? In this special compilation episode, host Beki Eakins brings together powerful conversations from across 2025,...
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116. Obsession Is the Gateway: Why Hyperfocus Builds Freedom

Is obsession a flaw or a superpower? In this episode, Beki Eakins explores why hyperfocus, intensity, and drive are essential for Occupational Therapists building an online business and creating freedom.  You’ll...
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115. Benefits That Box You In: Why Your “Security” Is Costing You Wealth

A practical guide for OTs ready to build an online business safely while earning alongside their current role. In this empowering episode, Beki Eakins explains how occupational therapists can start a profitable online...
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114. The OT Path to Freedom: Burnout Recovery, Alignment & Farm OT with Alex Viera

In this inspiring episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins reconnects with former client and paediatric Occupational Therapist Alex Viera - now known for her transformational work with mothers...
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113. Ageing as an Occupational Transition: Why OTs Are the Ones to Lead

In today’s powerful episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, host Beki Eakins explores a conversation that most occupational therapists rarely hear inside traditional services — yet it’s one of the biggest opportunities for...
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112. Dog with a bone: Anna Willis on Sensory Smart Parenting

If you’re an Occupational Therapist feeling stretched by long waiting lists, high demand, or the emotional weight of supporting neurodivergent families, this episode may be exactly what you need. In Episode 111, host...
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