Reaching your pOTential: Recent Episodes
Amber E., MS, OTR/L
The RYP Podcast is to engage and inspire all OTs in any part of their journey and people from all walks of life to strive to reach their fullest potential in life. Through discussing personal new grad OT experiences, study guides/tips for the NBCOT, & deep & authentic conversations with other OTs, health professionals, and everything in between, you will be encouraged, motivated & inspired.
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In this episode, you will meet Julia Rosenthal, a Pelvic Floor PT located in Brooklyn, NY to discuss the beauty of Pelvic Floor Therapy and its benefits.
Follow Julia on IG @empower_physical_therapy
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In this episode, you will meet Cliff Means, a Black male nurse working in the Telehealth setting discussing the importance of identifying the importance of masculinizing healthcare professions that are assume to be feminine.
Follow Cliff on IG: @cliffcleans
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In this episode, you will be introduced to Angela Fuentes, an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about advocating for justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (JEDI). From discussing the important traits of the Occupational Justice Framework, you will learn different strategies to advocate for your community from the micro level to the macro level.
Follow Angela on IG: @responsive_ot
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In this episode, you will meet Africa Kenyah, a former Occupational Therapist who made the decision to leave the field for a career in Tech due to burnout. You will learn what burnout looks like and how Occupational Therapy can assist with you shape the career you will love.
Follow Africa on IG: @africakenyah | Youtube: Africa Kenyah The Coding Therapist | www.yourstretchbreak.com
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In this episode, you will be introduced to Patrice Maynard, an Occupational Therapist running her own pediatric OT private practice. She will talk about the various experiences in her life that has shaped her to becoming an OT to advice she wish she knew when becoming a contractor.
Follow Patrice on IG: @maynardmilestones and Facebook: Maynard Milestones
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In this episode, you will be introduced to Dr. Any Hughes, a Black and Panamanian Physical Therapist, residing in FL and specializing in the outpatient setting working with people in various sports and performance levels. Hear her story and learn how she stands out with her various styles of coaching and training in the saturated Physical Therapy world.
Follow Any on IG: @hughesa03
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In Part 2, Amber and Dana discuss their values when it comes to fitness including our thoughts behind older adults aging and various strength training styles like kettlebell training and animal flow that can promote healthy living and moving.
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In Part 1 of "What is Fitness?", you will meet Dana Clarfield, a 55-year old personal trainer from FL who discusses her insight on fitness and movement from her introduction to “fitnessing” in the 80s and how it has evolved becoming a personal trainer.
Follow Dana on IG: @danastaysfit
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In this episode, we will discuss the application process of obtaining your OT license in various states.
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In this episode, we will discuss what travel therapy is, how did Amber get into Travel OT and some tips one should know prior to choosing this setting.
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We are back after almost a year long hiatus and this episode is a quick update on what I have been up to as well as what to look forward to in the next episodes in this new season.
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In this episode, we will discuss the myths spoken about Occupational Therapy and debunking them.
In this episode, Amirra, a pediatric OT, joins Amber on the RYP Podcast to discuss her passion about not only Early Intervention (EI), but mentoring others on changing the mindset when talking about money & budgeting.
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In this episode we will discuss the COVID-19 vaccination, the risks/benefits, and eliminating the myths behind the vaccination.
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In this episode, we will discuss the experiences of an OT working on the COVID Floor of a SNF.
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In this episode, we will discuss the feelings and experiences of burnout and the tips to decrease the feelings of burnout.
In this episode, I discuss the similarities, but mostly the differences between a SNF (skilled nursing facility) and HH (home health) based on my job experiences so far.
In this episode, you will learn about my new transition from OT in Home Health to a SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility).
In this episode, we will meet Ashley, an OT, with a unique story of the roles she played during her OT journey.
In this episode, we have Anthony Lucio, an OT from Texas, on the RYP Podcast to discuss his previous careers prior to becoming an OT.
Meet Brandon aka Sprint Ravers, who discusses his role as a teacher's assistant and how he "reaches his pOTential" working with high school students with special needs.
Follow Sprint Ravers on IG: @sprintspecialist__ & his Podcast on YouTube: The Millennial View Podcast
In this episode, Joi, a Black female OT from CA, joins the Reaching Your Potential Podcast to discuss an important ADL (activity of daily living) self-care task that is not considered as challenging in the field of OT.
Follow Joi on IG: @joi_eternallife
Meet Vonte, a Black male OT working in the Home Health & SNF (Skilling Nursing Facility) settings out in California. In this episode, we discuss the truth behind working in both settings, which OT school won't teach you.
Follow Vonte on IG @_vontegrindstead
April is Occupational Therapy Month! This episode we will discuss AOTA's 2021 motto for OT Month: Passion, Purpose, and Possibility.
Do you know what a COTA (Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant) is? The differences and similarities between a COTA and OTR? Check out this episode and meet Fatima, a COTA out in TX working in the pediatric setting and our discussion on the importance on mental health.
Find Fatima on IG @fmyusuf
Meet Mikayla, an OT student who joins me in the discussion on an important topic of "Occupational Balance" and how we can strive to have balance while being engaged in various meaningful occupations in our lives.
Follow Mikayla on IG: @mikaylatheamazon and @slaylafit_ & her Youtube Channel: Mikayla the Amazon
In this episode, the Reaching your pOTential Podcast invites Victor Agunbiade on to be H.O.T. (Honest, Open, and Transparent) about his role as a Black Physical Therapist and the racist/prejudice experiences he has faced so far in the field. When being faced with verbal and physical mistreatment, how do you handle it? Listen in to find out.
Follow Vic on IG: @__yesss_vic
Meet Donielle (IG: @thatoneot), a Pediatric OT from Cali discussing her role as a school-based OT with a huge caseload & tips and tricks to overcome “Grad Season”, a season that ALL new grads will face when they enter their first official OT job or big "adult job" in general.
In this episode, you will meet Marcey, an OTD student finishing up her Doctoral degree at Jacksonville University. In addition to discussing her experience in her OTD program, we also talked about her business FineTuned, where the focus is to combine the need to focus on our mental and physical health.
Follow Marcey on IG: @marcey_otds & @finetuned128etuned1
Happy Black History Month! We are continuing the "Black History Month Series": celebrating Black OTs (students, new grads, and practitioners) who represent the < 5% of the profession.
Meet Nancy (IG: @lovelyy_ot), my OT sis, who is a Ghanian-born OT and graduate from D’Youville College. In this episode, we discuss about her college experience, and her newest project, "Therapists of Color", with the goal to increase unity and create a safe space to discuss important topics that therapists of colors face on a daily basis. This episode is all about striving to increase advocacy of the health profession and use self-empowerment to make a difference regardless of the skin we are in.
Happy Black History Month! We are continuing the "Black History Month Series": celebrating Black OTs (students, new grads, and practitioners) who represent the < 5% of the profession.
Meet Ted (IG: @tapinwithted), a 2nd year OT grad student at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center located in Memphis, TN. Ted identifies as a triple minority in the OT field: Black, Male, and with a genetic condition. In this episode, we talk about his experience as an OT student, his business, “Occupational Justice” , and his Youtube Channel, where he advocates and mentors other inspiring OTs.
Happy Black History Month! We are continuing the "Black History Month Series": celebrating Black OTs (students, new grads, and practitioners) who represent the < 5% of the profession.
Meet one of true sisters in life and OT sister, Rozey (IG: @thefit_ot_nyc). Dr. Rozey is a former track athlete form Portland State University, a certified personal trainer (Fitness IG: @roze_stimulusfit), and a recent grad from Western New England University. We discussed her decision to go into OT, why a OTD vs. a MSOT program, her experience in her Doctoral program, and her passion and goal to combine OT and Fitness.
Happy Black History Month! We are continuing the "Black History Month Series": celebrating Black OTs (students, new grads, and practitioners) who represent the < 5% of the profession.
Meet Courtney (IG: @theoccupationalmindset) one of my favorite OT sisters/friend from OT school. We graduated in different years, but we bonded with the knowledge of knowing that we were the only Black OT students in our cohorts. In this episode, we talk about some moments we faced during our OT program as Black students as well as some things that we are most proud of being Black OTs.
Happy Black History Month! We are continuing the "Black History Month Series": celebrating Black OTs (students, new grads, and practitioners) who represent the < 5% of the profession.
Meet Dr. Riqiea (IG: @theeotprofessor) , a dope Black OT with 12 years of OT experience who dropped 💎s of wisdom and advice to inspiring OTs, new OTs, and everyone in between. Learn about how she learned about OT, how she found her passion with working with the adult population, and how she got into academia.
Happy Black History Month! We are kicking off the month with the "Black History Month Series": celebrating Black OTs (students, new grads, and practitioners) who represent the < 5% of the profession.
Meet Jessica (IG: @thickby_nature), a new grad from Washington University, discussing her love for OT and her recent research on working with patients with CVA (stroke) and discussing intimacy.
In this episode, we discuss the feelings and some tips when approaching your first discharge (d/c) after treating a patient for some time.
In this episode, we will discuss the challenges of being a Black OT when it comes to various hairstyle changes.
We're at the beginning of a new year, 2021. In this episode, we will discuss what we are still facing from 2020, but also some goals I want to achieve as we settle into the new year. What are your goals for the new year? Let me know by messaging me on IG: @reaching.your.potential or email me at reachingyourpotential96@gmail.com
In this episode, we take it back and discuss what Occupational Therapy (OT) is, the differences between Physical Therapy (PT) and OT, and some other hidden gems about OT that makes it so unique.
In this episode, I'll be discussing my experience on my first OT Job as a new grad OT. In December 2020, I started working as an OT in an outpatient/home health setting and I'll discuss my challenges as well as some tips I have for any one who is about to enter their first job of their dream career.
In this story time episode, I take you back on my journey on when I was on the journey to passing the NBCOT. This story was told to not be judged, but to encourage others who may be in the boat that I was in a few months ago. I hope my story uplifts you and keeps you persevering to your goal.
In this episode, we will discuss popular UE dx, nerves that are affiliated with hand deformities as well as splints. Make sure to grab a pen and paper for notes!
In this episode, we will discuss what I learned from my OT interviews and some tips on crushing your own OT interview.
I was late into the game when finding about OT, but listen to the story on how I found out about OT and ended up being in the BS/MS Occupational Therapy Program at my school.
This episode will be discussing the hidden gems of Fieldwork, the best part of any OT Program! You will hear the differences between Level I and Level II Fieldwork, thoughts on CIs (Clinical Instructors), & key tips to reaching your fullest pOTential in FW, you'll hear it here. Enjoy!
This episode will answer those Qs:
What is "Reaching your pOTential"? What is Occupational Therapy The mission & vision of the "Reaching your pOTential" podcast Episodes to look forward to in the future!