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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127. OT Online Business: How to Keep Selling After a Launch That Didn't Go to Plan

When a Launch Doesn’t Go the Way You Expected You put yourself out there. You promoted your offer. You hosted the webinar, event, or workshop. People showed interest… and then everything went quiet. If you’ve ever...
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126. How to Start an OT Business: What Every Occupational Therapist Needs to Know First

You do not need more qualifications, more time, or more confidence to start a business. You need to start. In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins breaks down what actually matters when...
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125. Trapped in Your OT Business? How Occupational Therapists Accidentally Lose Their Freedom

Did you leave employment for freedom… only to feel more trapped than ever? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki explores why so many occupational therapists unintentionally build businesses that...
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124. OT Abroad: How One Occupational Therapist Built an Online Business While Living Overseas

What happens when your OT career is suddenly put on pause because life takes you abroad? In this inspiring episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins sits down with occupational therapist and...
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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. Starting an OT Business Feels Messy — Here's Why That's Normal and What to Do Next

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. OT Burnout Is Not Inevitable: Why Occupational Therapists Keep Burning Out and How to Stop

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. How This OT Built a Business on Maternity Leave, with Helen Buteux

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: Leaving the NHS as an OT: 6 Years On — What Happened When I Outgrew the System

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. OT Success Stories: Real Occupational Therapists Share How They Beat Burnout and Built Freedom Businesses (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. OT Hyperfocus and Drive: Why Your Obsession Is the Key to Building an Online Business That Works

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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