I am Steph! Thank you for being here! I am an occupational therapist, reiki master, specialised kinesiologist, and above all, a human being learning to express my authentic self! I specialise in neurodivergent affirming practice and trauma informed care. I am an AuDHDer (Autistic and ADHD) I also have CPTSD and a dissociative disorder. This podcast was named Alphabet Soup after I looked at my diagnosis rap sheet! I then realised none of this defined me, and I felt called to share with you my ...
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Chrissie Davies, affectionately known as The Child Charmer, is on a mission to change the way the world views children's behaviour. Every week on this podcast, Chrissie will use her 26 years of knowledge to educate, inspire and guide families and educators on how to use therapeutic approaches to support behavioural responses in children. In Chrissie's world, there is no such thing as bad or naughty children. Just some gorgeous little human beings looking for connection, guidance, empathy, an ...
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Embark on a journey to success with the Startup Founder Roadmap, your go-to guide for navigating the challenging yet rewarding world of startups. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just launching your first venture, this podcast is your compass for building, growing, and leading a thriving startup company. Join us for insightful solo episodes where we break down essential startup concepts in our "Startup Definitions" series. From understanding the nuances of Minimum Viable Products to ...
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From Amazon to Entrepreneurship: Anderson's Story
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Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling entrepreneurial journey as we sit down with Anderson Salgado, a former Amazon executive who left the corporate world to chart his own path. You'll hear Anderson recount his days managing Amazon's beauty category, the rigorous interview process, and the moment he realized that success didn't equate to fulfillment. …
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Exploring the diagnostic criteria for ADHD and Autism with Psychologist Amanda Moses
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The topic of the diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD seems to be coming up a lot lately and so I thought what better way to explore than to consult an expert like Amanda Moses! Not only is Amanda a diagnosing psychologist but she specialises in the more internalised presentation of ADHD and Autism which can so often go unrecognised. Enjoy! Conn…
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From Job to Entrepreneur: Ben Robertson's Story
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Join us for an inspiring episode where we chat with Ben Robertson about his transition from a traditional job to entrepreneurship. Ben candidly shares his journey of overcoming fears and misconceptions about needing a billion-dollar idea to succeed. He emphasizes the value of starting small and taking manageable steps to achieve financial independe…
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Unlocking AI-Driven Financial Empowerment with Surmount's Logan Weaver
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Can artificial intelligence revolutionize the way you manage your finances? Logan Weaver certainly thinks so. In this episode, we welcome the brilliant mind behind Surmount, a cutting-edge platform that uses AI to empower individuals in making smarter financial decisions. Logan shares the deeply personal story of his grandmother's financial struggl…
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Exploring Affirming Practice in Rural Health Care with Holly The OT!
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In this chat with Holly we explore neurodivergent affirming care in rural health. Holly has such an incredible and unique role working in some very remote areas and she explains how important building relationships is when developing a true understanding of the needs of a community. Holly is such a breath of fresh air to listen to and she always sh…
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Navigating the AI Landscape for Modern Creators
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Take a front-row seat with AI technology pioneer Stephan Fair as he unveils the thrilling journey of artificial intelligence from its nascent stage in 2019 to the brink of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which he predicts could arrive by 2026. Stephan shares profound insights into the rapid evolution of AI and stresses the necessity of wides…
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Revolutionizing Workouts and Coding with Yogi Codes' Get Jacked App
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Unlock the secrets to entrepreneurial success and fitness innovation with Yogi Codes, the brilliant mind who turned a job loss into a life-changing opportunity. Join us as Yogi recounts his accidental journey into entrepreneurship during a global crisis, revealing the risks of traditional employment and the freedom found in self-starting ventures. …
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Debunking Dissociative Identity Disorder with Tarese and Co
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Welcome to what I hope to be the first of many chat with the wonderful Tarese and Co, DID system! After my recent chats about dissociation and trauma with Kizzy, I was keen to keep the ball rolling and talk to Tarese and co about their experience! As well as being a qualified therapist, Tarese and Co are also a fashion designer and social media per…
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Matrescence and Neurodiversity with Nicole Amery
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Join me as I have a deep and enlightening conversation with Nicole Amery, OT, mother, and passionate advocate for affirming practice. Nicole speaks to us about matrescence; the journey of shift in identity that one goes through when becoming a mother. Nicole expresses that her work takes place in the intersection of matrescence and neurodivergence.…
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Mastering Venture Capital Fundraising: Insights from Steph at OpenVC
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What if the dynamics of venture capital fundraising were as emotional and nuanced as dating? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Steph from OpenVC, where we explore the often-overlooked psychological aspects of raising funds for early-stage tech companies. Steph breaks down the misconceptions about venture capital, likening it to the high-…
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Front Loading: A must have therapeutic tool in education
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Have you ever heard of the therapeutic tool called 'Front Loading?" There’s a really strategic approach to front loading -and the entire purpose it to set kids up for success – not heighten them or push them to escalation. It is about providing children with just the right amount of information, setting clear and achievable expectations, providing …
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What we can all learn from Augie Pullman & Mr Tushman
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If you recognise the names Augie Pullman & Mr Tushman, then chances are you may know what this solo episode is centred on. An amazing book titled "Wonder." Chrissie shares during this solo episode the importance of parents relinquishing control and encouraging their children to step out in the big wide world away from the safety of the family nest.…
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This episode comes with a trigger warning for discussion of sexual assault and victimisation. This was another uplanned episode, brought about by a recent discussion I had. I was reminded of a horrifying ststistic. That 9 in 10 autistic woman have experienced sexual abuse, domestic abuse or rape in their life. This is part of my story and a reflect…
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Ever wondered how to navigate the rocky terrain of building and scaling a SaaS business? SaaS expert Matt Wolak joins us to share his remarkable journey from the early days of SaaS to multiple successful exits. Matt opens up about the unique challenges he faced and how perseverance, mentorship, and adaptability became his guiding principles. Discov…
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Diving into Dissociation with Kizzy Searle, Trauma Informed Speech Therapist
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Join me and Kizzy in this dive into the experience of dissociation and how this links in with the neurodivergent experience. Kizzy and I always end up in such a flow state when we connect and share our experiences. Connect with Kizzy at www.attunedspeech.com.au LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kizzysearle/ Instagram is @attunedspeech Kizzy also…
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Why language matters so much for our PDAers with Steph Robertson
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Buckle in - this is is a bit of a longer one - as our topic of Pervasive Drive for Autonomy(PDA) is so complex, we needed more time to unpack this at times, perplexing, nervous system disability, and how it shows up in our kids at home and in school. Both Chrissie & Steph have lived experience of raising a little PDAer, and they have learnt so much…
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Exploring Trauma Informed Care with Kizzy Searle, Speech pathologist
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In this episode I am sharing an interview with the amazing speech pathologist Kizzy, from Attuned Speech, about all things neurodivergent affirming and trauma informed practice! This inerview was conducted last year (2023) and I share in anticipation for our new episode coming soon! In this chat we cover: The importance of pets and animals :) Kizzy…
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Autistic people are often ‘monotropic’. Monotropic minds tend to have their attention pulled more strongly towards a smaller number of interests at any given time, leaving fewer resources for other processes. It seems not only autistic people may experience monotropism and it may be more widly experienced by neurodivergent people, such as ADHDers. …
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The Contrasts at the Intersection of Being an Autistic ADHDer- Chat with Adina Levy
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In this casual chat, Adina and I talk about our lived experience of being both autistic and an ADHDer, also known as an AuDHDer. In what ways do they complement each other? In what ways do they contradict each other? Listen to find out! Come and have a laugh with us! Connect with Adina here: www.playlearnchat.com Neurodivergent Business Coaching & …
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10. Regulation Rituals with Sally Galloway
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We use the term dysregulated ALOT when it comes to our kids and their big emotions - but what does this actually mean? And why are we expecting kids to have their emotions sorted by the age of 6 once they hit formal education, when most adults find keeping their cool in stressful situations difficult? Are we expecting way too much, too soon from ou…
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9. Let's teach kids the way their brain learns with Kristy Hayworth
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What if we taught children the way the brain actually learns? The days of a one size fits all model in education are OVER, and it is time that we started to really understand the importance of adapting our educational practices to be more aligned with a child's actual neurotype. We have go to work with them - NOT against them. In fact, the more we …
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8. Supporting communication through Social Stories with Dr. Kathryn Hackman
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What is a social story and HOW can it be of benefit to kids in schools? Today we are learning more about this powerful, but incredibly under utilised therapeutic tool that can be easily embedded in our educational practices as a way of ensuring that our communication is not being lost in translation. Used by the Autistic community for many years, i…
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7. The importance of debriefing after a crisis in the classroom
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Today, The Child Charmer is educating us about the importance of professionally debriefing in education after a critical incident. It is a supportive tool that has been used in Specialist Educational settings for decades. Chrissie explains just how important they are when working with volatile kids- and why we simply MUST be adopting this protocol …
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Interview with neurodivergent sparkle, Adina Levy!
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This chat with Adina from Play Learn Chat and Neurodivergent Business Coaching and Consulting is just beautiful! We spoke about finding true joy in small moments and how we can learn to understand our unique needs across environments. Adina shares about her experience of discovering her own neurodivergence and how this has shaped her experience as …
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3. Neurodiversity affirming teaching with Claire Britton
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What does it mean to be a neurodiversity affirming educator? Well, it starts with having a set of principles and values that you bring to your classroom and the way in which you view each and every student in your care. It centres around having core beliefs that all communication styles and unique ways of learning are valid. It also means that you …
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4. What does it mean to be trauma informed with Rebecca Harris
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We use the term 'trauma informed' in education ALOT - but what does it actually look, sound and feel like on the ground in the classroom? Trauma informed practices centre more around a state of 'being, rather than doing' and it comes back to our own nervous system regulation, and our ability to "See the child NOT the behaviour." It means that we us…
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In this episode, Chrissie Davies - child behaviour specialist, shares her very raw, but important message about the importance of schools, teachers and families working together. She speaks openly and honestly, from her heart, as a mum who really just wanted to try to get an education for her kids. Chrissie and her family were met very abruptly wit…
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5. Educational Change Makers with Em Gentle
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Teacher retention is one of the leading challenges we are facing in our current Education System, with our incredible pre-service educators not lasting longer than 3-5 years in the profession. If we are to have any hope of creating educational change within our school system, it really starts with looking at how our beginning teachers can not only …
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6. Why we need more music in our classrooms with Pip Reid
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The research is in folks - brains LOVE music and if you aren't convinced, after this amazing episode with Pip Reid from Using Music you absolutely will be! There is so much research around the many benefits of incorporating more playfulness, tunes, movement and music to support nervous system regulation in classrooms and schools. AND- for our littl…
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1.Who is the Child Charmer and what does she stand for?
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'Chrissie Davies comes from an extraordinary position of being able to provide perspectives from so many complex angles including as a Behaviour Specialist, parent, advocate and voice for neurodivergent children who need our compassion the most, as an experienced educator, plus her own lived experiences. There's a reason why people far and wide ado…
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If you live with kids, work with kids or care about kids - then this podcast is for you! Let's revolutionise the way the world views and discusses children behaviour with Chrissie Davies: Child Behaviour Specialist. Chrissie Davies has been putting the 'chill' into children for 26 years, and she brings a wealth of knowledge to her consultancy pract…
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In this episode I share about beginning treatment for my scoliosis. I address the feelings associated with having an invible disability suddenly become a whole lot more visible! Another raw one here... Thanks so much for listening. Connect with me :) www.sgroccupationaltherapy.com Email: hello@sgroccupationaltherapy.com Come and join us on the soci…
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Interview with Zara, neurodivergent mother, therapist and all round goddess!
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Join me and the beautiful Zara as we talk about parenting neurodivergent children, discovering our own neurodivergence along the way and the amazing power of connection with those we feel safe around! Zara is such a soothing presence, and her energy is such a pleasure to be around! You can find Zara and her powerful work on Instagram and Facebook j…
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Listen in as I share the crucial art of the pivot, a strategy that can be the saving grace for startups struggling to gain traction. Pivoting isn't about giving up on your dreams—it's a savvy maneuver to shift gears and tackle a new problem with more promise. In this chapter, I open up about my own journey, revealing how altering my podcast agency'…
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Elevating Your Business Value and Mastering Your Exit Strategy with Brian from X10 Ventures
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Unlock the potential to escalate your business's worth and prepare for a profitable exit strategy with the guidance of Brian from X10 Ventures, a virtuoso in business scaling and acquisitions. Our conversation with Brian is a journey through his remarkable experience in taking a family-owned packaging company from $40 million to a staggering $60 mi…
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Listen in as we unwrap the freemium business model, a strategy that's not just for SaaS companies but for a broad range of industries looking to attract and convert customers. We share insights on how offering basic services for free can be a game-changer in not only software but also in coaching and agency services. Through real-world examples lik…
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The Intersection of Neurodiversity and Grief
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This was another uplanned episode, brought about by a loss in my family. Here I explore the experience of grief for neurodivergent people and how this can look different to what we might expect. If you are experiencing grief, it is okay to ask for help. Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Connect with me :) www.sgroccupationaltherapy.com E…
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Eric Grafstrom on Entrepreneurial Growth and Digital Transformation
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Embark on an entrepreneurial odyssey with me, Chris, as we navigate the high-stakes world of startups alongside seasoned veteran Eric Grafstrom. Imagine the rush of turning a bold idea into a flourishing reality – Eric knows it well and shares his rich tapestry of experiences, from the initial spark of innovation to the complex dance of scaling a b…
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Unlock the secrets to launching your startup with flying colors as we dissect a go-to-market strategy that doesn't bank on just a big budget or flashy PR. You'll get the lowdown on why a mix of content marketing, strategic partnerships, email outreach, and a strong social media presence can make your product irresistible to your ideal customer. We …
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Interview with Tilby; OT and founder of Connected Brain Body
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In this epic chat, Tilby (OT) and I dive into the concept of living the way we teach, walking the walk, showing ourselves the compassion and nurturing that we need in order to fill our cup and be our best selves for those we serve. We spoke about the core of OT as being a part of who we are, not just a profession and how our own experiences of the …
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Here we explore neurodivergent connection styles or neurodivergent culture... I chat a bit about info dumping, special interests, parallel play, body doubling, penguin pebbling and support swapping. Do these resonate with you?! HERE is the link to get the new Neurodivergent Friendly Self Identity Exploration Tool https://connect.sgroccupationalther…
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Leveraging SEO and Social Media for Startup Success ft. Pat Cooper
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Embark on a transformative journey through the world of digital marketing with the savvy guidance of Pat Cooper, a virtuoso with a decade of crafting online campaigns that resonate. This episode promises to provide a treasure trove of strategies for startups looking to navigate the bustling currents of the digital space. From leveraging the power o…
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Chasing Dreams and Parenting in the Startup World ft. Matt Verlaque
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Unlock the transformative power of entrepreneurship as we sit down with Matt, a SaaS Academy maestro, to discuss how starting a business can be about much more than the bottom line—it's about changing lives and building communities. From creating jobs that empower people to nurturing a culture that encourages growth, this episode shines a light on …
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Shaun Gold on Thriving in the Startup World Without Traditional VC
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Have you ever met someone who thrives on the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship? Meet Shaun Gold, a venture capitalist with a penchant for the road less traveled in the startup ecosystem. Shaun sits down with us to chat about his journey, one that's been paved with challenges he wears as badges of honor. It's not just about the financial wins o…
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Minimum Viable Product: How to Create an MVP
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Unlock the secrets to startup success with a deep dive into the world of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), a strategy that's more than just industry jargon—it's your entrepreneurial lifeline. I'm Chris, your guide on this adventure through the landscape of lean startups, and today I'm peeling back the layers of the MVP concept using the riveting Drop…
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Interview with Rhiannon Crispe, founder of The OT Lifestyle Movement
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Join me and the amazing and inspiring Rhiannon Crispe, founder of the OT Lifestyle Movement, as we discuss the importance of moving from a model of dependence to a model of dignity and how we can empower all people to be explore their true authenticity and purpose. Rhiannon shares her journey of how she came to embody her connection to what it mean…
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This episode was not the plan... But it is real. It explores the concept of radical self acceptance. I share how things are going; the good the bad and the ugly. I also share some persecttives that help me get through when it feels a bit tough. Thanks for listening and for holding space for me to unmask and begin to practice radical self acceptance…
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Interview with Natalia from Innersense OT!
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Join me and occupational therapist, Natalia as we explore all things holistic OT, neurodiversity, spirituality, unique expression, connection and humaness! Natalia is based Darwin in the Northern Territory and shares generously about her own experiences and how this has shaped the way she practices. We explore the importance of therapeutic use of s…
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This is a little a reflection on the effects of masking, the burnout that can come from it, the retreat into isolation and then the feeling of wanting to seek connection again... Does this resonate with you? HERE is the link to the webinar I mentioned, Authenticity and Connection. Feel free to share your thougts! Big love, Steph Occupational Therap…
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Interview with Bree Ridgeway; late diagnosed autistic, and down-right brilliant, woman!
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Join me in this inspiring interview with Bree Ridgeway. Bree is a 33-year-old lawyer who loves animals, being outdoors and generally learning in any capacity! Bree was identified autistic at 28 years old and openly shares her journey of discovering how she fits in the world and how her autistic gifts have helped her get to where she is today! Thank…
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