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109. Supervision with a difference: scaling well-being NOT workloads. Lynsay’s OT Supervision Revolution.

In this empowering episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins talks with Lynsay McFarlane-Shaw, a pioneering Occupational Therapist and supervision specialist who’s redefining what true professional support looks like.

Lynsay shares how she rebuilt her career after burnout, creating an Occupational Therapy supervision model that prioritises well-being, reflection, and growth rather than endless workload demands. Together, Beki and Lynsay explore how OTs can thrive in practice, strengthen their boundaries, and lead change across the profession.

If you’re an Occupational Therapist in the UK looking for ways to prevent burnout, deliver better supervision, or build a values-led OT business, this episode is a must-listen.

What You’ll Learn

- How to transform supervision into a driver of well-being and retention
- The mindset shifts every OT needs to grow with confidence
- Practical strategies for sustainable OT business and private practice
- How effective supervision prevents burnout and supports career longevity
- Why upskilling supervisors strengthens the entire Occupational Therapy profession

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Key Timestamps

[02:15] — Lynsay’s turning point: from surgery and burnout to founding her supervision practice.
 [07:30] — Mindset over mechanics: what holds most OTs back from sustainable success.
 [14:10] — Supervision as the secret to burnout prevention and therapist well-being.
 [27:45] — Introducing From Basics to Brilliance: Lynsay’s OT Supervision Skills Training.
 [44:20] — The future of Occupational Therapy supervision - scaling well-being across the profession.

About the Podcast

OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom

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