Martina Tierney Podcast
Episodes
2.8 Black Belt in Organising & Tidying | Sharon McNulty, Joyful Spaces
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Martina Tierney Podcast, Martina is joined by Sharon McNulty, founder of Joyful Spaces, for a deeply honest and insightful con...
2.7 How Important is 24 Hour Postural Care? | Norma Findlay, Tierco Healthcare
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast, Martina speaks with Norma Findlay, Head of Clinical Operations at Tierco Healthcare, to explore the tr...
2.6 Don't Die With the Music in You | Claire Bowes, Founding Director of Omagh Music Academy
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast, Martina speaks with Claire Bowes for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about resilience, t...
2.5 When extreme burnout causes FND | Lisa McHugh, Country Artist & Ciara Duffy, EnableOT.
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast, Martina speaks with Occupational Therapist Ciara Duffy and country music star Lisa McHugh for an ...
2.4 Size Doesn't Matter... Until it does | Tracey Carr, Plus Size Consultant.
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
World Obesity Day Special – Equity, Language and Dignity in Bariatric Care with Tracey CarrReleased on World Obesity Day, this episode of The Martin...
2.3 Tissue Viability - Our Shared Responsibility | Melanie Stephens, University of Salford
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast, I sit down with Dr Melanie Stephens, Tissue Viability Nurse and Associate Professor, to explore a topi...
2.1 Love is spelled T.I.M.E | Martin Tierney Managing Director, Tierco
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast, I sit down with Martin Tierney, Managing Director of the Tierco Group, and my son.This is a deeply per...
2.2 Hit the Target Miss the Point | Shane Elliot, NI Housing & Health Lead.
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast, I’m joined by Shane Elliott, Housing and Health Lead for Northern Ireland and occupational therapist...
18. Attack The Process, Not The Person | Helen Hughes, Patient Safety Learning Hub
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast, I sit down with Helen Hughes, Chief Executive of Patient Safety Learning, alongside our own D...
17. Remove That Mental Health Hat | Dr Bel Youngson, Retired Stroke OT & PhD in Diabetes
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast, I sit down with Bel Youngson, Chief Operating Officer at Hertfordshire Independent Living Ser...
16. Imposter Syndrome, Leadership & Better Days | Rachel Brimblecombe, OT & Founder of Better Rehab
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Brimblecombe - founder of both Better Rehab and Better Days, to uncove...
15. Leadership and Elizabeth Casson Trust | Dee Christie OBE, Chair of Casson Memorial Trust
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dee Christie OBE has been an Occupational Therapist for over 51 years - a career defined by leadership, compassion, and an unwavering belief in the po...
14. Housing, Mentoring & an Ancient Charity | Kate Sheehan FRCOT & Housing Design Specialist.
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Sheehan has been an Occupational Therapist for nearly four decades, and her passion for housing as a cornerstone of health and wellbeing shine...
13. Healthcare & Lean. Who Cares? | Ryan Tierney, Lean Made Simple Podcast Host
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast is live — and it’s a special one. I sat down with my son, Ryan Tierney, the driving force behind...
12. A Bullet for my Boss | Paraig O'Brien, Housing Adaptations OT
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paraig O'Brien is my former boss and an inspiration to me. He has transformed policy around Housing Adaptations for people with disabilities in hi...
11. Stroke, Long Covid & The Open Door | Charlie Chung, AHP Stroke Lead in Scotland
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Chung presented this year's Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture in the UK "Do You Hold the Door Open for Others?" I loved the thin...
10. Turning Trauma into Triumph | Kirsty Ryan, Seating Specialist OT, Ireland
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Years after a devastating car accident, Kirsty Ryan told her story live on national radio - unknowingly setting in motion a reunion with the Occupatio...
9. From Profound Dyslexia to Huntington's Hero | Alex Fisher, Huntington's Disease Specialist OT
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I was honoured to welcome Alex Fisher, an extraordinary Occupational Therapist and fierce advocate for those living with Huntington’s Disease, to th...
8. Let's Start a Nursing Home Revolution | Maureen Clements
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚲 The paediatrician said he’d never ride a bike, they were sure of it.But Maureen Clements wasn’t... Instead of focusing on what her son couldn...
7. Family Ties & Fresh Air Therapy | Anna O'Loughlin & Clare McMonagle
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some stories don’t just stay with you - they shift how you see the work we do.I sat down with two incredible Occupational Therapists and lecturers a...
6. Pt 2 - Expert witness OT & medico-legal training | Norma Findlay, Expert Witness & Postural Specialist OT
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in early 2025, we learn about Norma Findlay's fascinating work in the medico-legal field and her passion for postural management. “I ha...
6. Pt 1 - When Vibrational Energy Attracts | Norma Findlay, Expert Witness & Postural Specialist OT
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: This is what happened when the cameras stopped rolling... or so they thought! This special conversation between Martina and gues...
5. “Shall we Call it Proportionate Care?” | Deborah Harrison, A1 Risk Solutions
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Martina interviews Deborah Harrison, Nurse, Founder and Clinical Director at A1 Risk Solutions and they talked about:✨ ‘Single Handed Care’ vs ‘...
4. A Long-haul Flight Every Single Day | Jonathan Tierney, Seating Matters
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"A long-haul flight is a strain on the body because an airline seat is not made to measure. Those of us who are able, can change position, get up...
3. Like a Phoenix I Rise | Odeth Richardson, Chair of Council for RCOT and BAOT
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Martina interviews Odeth Richardson, Head of Service for Occupational Therapy in Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals and Chair of Council for RCOT and BAOT....
Trailer | What to Expect from the Martina Tierney Podcast!
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is this the healthcare podcast for you?!Hi, I'm Martina Tierney, an Occupational Therapist, educator and founder of 'Seating Matters'. I&#...
2. The Only OT who has Ever Treated me | Karen Murphy, Upper Limb Therapist & Independent OT
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Martina Tierney interviews Karen Murphy, an Upper Limb Therapist & Independent OT"Karen is the only Occupational Therapist to have ever treat...
1. Scared a Little, but Excited a lot! | Martina is Interviewed by her son Jonathan
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seating Matters Commercial Director (and Martina's son!) Jonathan Tierney interviews Martina about her life, career, The Power of OT book and what ins...