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ShoOT the Breeze

22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

The STB podcast is a show geared toward the discussion of topics in and around Occupational Therapy and other interests from the hosts, three occupational therapy students. We aim to provide light hearted banter that will create an environment that will make everyone smile, laugh, and think about the topics discussed.
*May contain strong opinions/views and language.

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Episodes

Episode 20: Does the Classroom prepare you for Fieldwork

November 10, 2021 01:14 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

In this episode of STB Dustin and Andrew give their takes on whether or not the material they learned in the classroom readily prepared them for fieldwork and what adjustment and advice they have to improve the classroom experience in order to make the jump from classroom to clinic easier. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 19: Fieldwork updates and Trevor's fieldwork experience

August 27, 2021 19:01 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

In this episode of shoOT the breeze, we talk with a returning guest Trevor about his fieldwork experience in Early Intervention  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 18: Talking about Fieldwork and some updates

June 10, 2021 23:36 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

On this episode the goon squad discusses some updates with the podcast and how our fieldwork has been going for the first 2 weeks. Share with a friend! Please! Do it! Please! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 17: Pelvic Floor with Sarah from Pelvic Floor and More Part 2

April 08, 2021 12:12 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MB

In this episode of STB we wrap up our interview with Sarah.  In this part we focus on various topics like Pregnancy, Diastasis Recti, and treatment that goes into these topics.  If you like the episode give us a great review and share with a friend --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 16: Pelvic Floor OT with Sarah of Pelvic Floor and More Part 1

April 01, 2021 12:14 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

In part 1 of this two part interview we discuss what Pelvic floor OT is, what the pelvic floor is, and some evaluation that goes into it.  Please share if you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 15: Hand Therapy with Bob Phillips of LowCountryHands

March 25, 2021 12:47 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

In this episode of STB we sit down to interview Bob Phillips, who is a hand therapist based in the state of Georgia.  We discuss various topics in and around Hand therapy including common diagnoses and treatment strategies, amputations, if they take OT students and how that works, and more.  If you enjoy the episode consider leaving us a 5 star rating and share this with a friend! Please and thank you --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https:/...

Episode 14: Adult TBI Caregiver and OT student

March 19, 2021 00:22 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this episode of STB we sit down with Connor's mentee to discuss his first year in the OTD program, and his role as a caregiver for adults with TBI.  Please share with a friend. We're desperate for listens.  Also give us a 5 star rating please --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 13: Student Debt

March 12, 2021 01:50 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB

In this episode of STB we discuss Student debt within the OT field.  We discuss how much a student can rack up, how to minimize it, how to pay it off. *We are NOT experts.  What we say is based off of research, opinions, and anecdotes.  If there is something you do not agree with that is fine and you are allowed to have a different opinion --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 12: School-Based OT

March 04, 2021 13:44 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

On this episode of STB we sit down with a school based OT to discuss the ins and outs of school based OT.  The episode will be split into two parts with part 2 being about his side business and his specialized handwriting paper.  We hope you enjoy and if you do please share with a friend --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 11:From Political Science to OT. How does that happen?

February 25, 2021 23:26 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

In this episode of STB we sit down with a fellow classmate to discuss her journey from being a Poly Sci and french major in undergrad to wanting to be an Occupational Therapist --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 10: Working as a Social Worker and jumping to OT

February 18, 2021 13:35 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this episode of STB we sit down with a fellow classmate to discuss her time as a Social Worker and why she decided to make the transition from SW to OT.  If you like this episode please for the love of the good Lord share it with a friend.  If you didn't like the show blame Dustin. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 9: Disc Golf and Occupation

February 11, 2021 21:48 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MB

In this episode of STB we talk with our good friend and fellow classmate Trevor about Disc golf and what it means to him as a future OT and, how he can use it in the clinic, and some of the adventures he has gone on.  We hope you enjoy this light hearted discussion. *May contain strong language and opinions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 8: Mentorship in OT school

February 04, 2021 14:10 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this episode of STB, we sit down with two students from our program who help run the mentorship program at our institution.  We discuss the mentorship program, why we are involved in it, the challenges we have faced during COVID, the benefits that can come from being apart of a mentorship program while in school, and other stuff. We hope you enjoy. If you enjoyed this episode share with a friend. If you didn't like it, blame it on Connor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: Th...

Episode 7: From Classroom to Clinic

January 28, 2021 17:33 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this episode of STB we probe the mind of another one of Connor's friends (who knew he had more than one) who recently became an OTR/L.  We discuss her transitioning from a student to a new clinician, the NBCOT exam, and other crap. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 6: Hand OTA Interview

January 21, 2021 14:04 - 26 minutes - 25 MB

In this episode of STB we sit down with Jacob Mesh, a COTA working in a hand clinic.  We discuss a plethora of topics ranging from what a treatment session looks like, to preparing for the COTA boards, to interprofessional relationships, to Connor's hairline, and other various topics about living the COTA life. *May contain strong language and opinions.  If that offends you then you probably should not listen to the closing remarks.  You have been warned. Disclaimer: STB does not condone t...

Episode 5: Opioids and Occupation

January 15, 2021 00:43 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

On this episode of the STB podcast Two guest stars join the boys to discuss research they conducted on individuals recovering from opioid addiction and the role various occupations play in a person's recovery!  We hope you enjoy and if you like the episode tell a friend and if you didn't then pretend like it never happened *Surprisingly does not contain strong language*  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 4: 2020 Review, 2021 Preview

January 07, 2021 21:24 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this episode of the STB podcast the goon squad reviews what ever the hell 2020 was and how it impacted them personally, professionally, academically, and what happened in the world of OT that year.  They also discuss what to expect for 2021.  We hope you enjoy and if you like the podcast go ahead and follow us, and share with friends, families, and enemies. *May contain strong languages and opinions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https:...

Episode 3 Part 2 (Diversity in OT)

January 01, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this portion of the episode, we discuss Dalton's current fieldwork experience as he gives us an insight as to what we may expect when it is our turn to go onto fieldwork.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 3 Part 2: Daltons Fieldwork Experience

January 01, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this portion of the episode, we discuss Dalton's current fieldwork experience as he gives us an insight as to what we may expect when it is our turn to go onto fieldwork.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 3: Diversity in the OT field

December 24, 2020 15:39 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this episode of the STB podcast we welcome two guest stars to join our discuss on the current diversity (or lack thereof) seen in the Occupational Therapy profession.  We discuss what the diversity in the profession is, where it has been, how we think it will progress, what is being done to promote diversity in the OT profession, and the potential impact a more diverse OT profession could have on patient/client care. Dalton Discusses his Level II fieldwork experience. Jen discusses how ...

Episode 2: The Toolbox analogy

December 18, 2020 01:29 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this episode of the STB podcast we discuss the toolbox analogy, what makes up the toolbox, what goes in the toolbox, and discuss what is more important: The toolbox or the tools. *Contains strong language and opinions* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(Probably not) The Greatest Pilot Episode Ever

December 10, 2020 14:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Welcome to the Pilot episode of the STB podcast.  Today we are introducing the podcast and the hosts.  Hopefully we don't bore you to tears to bad today.  We hope you enjoy the low quality audio, discussions, and jokes as we start this journey off with a pew. *Warning* May contain strong opinions and Language.  Listener discretion is advised. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app