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135. OT Imposter Syndrome Is Killing Your Business: How High-Achieving Occupational Therapists Get Unstuck

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

134. Energy Is Everything: The One Business Asset Occupational Therapists Keep Neglecting

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki explores one of the most overlooked yet critical factors behind sustainable business success… energy...

133. From Blood Pressure Meds to Closing His Clinic: How OT Ivan Hardcastle Built a Freedom Business in 2 Years

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you an Occupational Therapist feeling burnt out… stuck in back-to-back sessions… and wondering if there’s another way to use your OT skills?...

132. Why OT Business Owners Avoid Their Numbers, and What To Do Instead, with Accountant Fiona Jansen

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most OT business owners avoid their numbers.Not because they don’t care.Because they don’t understand them. And when you don’t understand your n...

131. You’re Not Busy. You’re Out of Control.

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You’re not overwhelmed. You’re out of control. That’s not harsh, it’s accurate. Because if you look closely… Your calendar is full...

130. A Day in My Life and Why I Designed It This Way

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What If Your Business Was Built Around Your Life… Not The Other Way Round? Today’s episode is a little different. No strategy breakdown. No funnel...

129. Flip Your Business Model: Success Should Not Drain You

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You built a successful business. Clients are coming in, the calendar is full, the team is growing, and from the outside everything looks brilliant. So...

128. What Do You Actually Want to Be Known For as an OT?

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What do you actually want to be known for as an occupational therapist? It is a question that most OTs rarely stop to ask themselves. Between paperwor...

127. How To Keep Selling When The High Drops

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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. Peopl...

126. So You Want To Start A Business. Start Here First.

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Freed...

125. Did You Accidentally Create a Business You Are Trapped In?

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

124. An OT’s Journey: Living Abroad, Starting a Business, Creating Freedom

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Podca...

123. Why Good OTs Leave: The Hidden Cost of Compromised Values

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why so many passionate occupational therapists quietly walk away from the profession, even when they still care deeply about th...

122. The Messy Start of Business (Why Nothing Feels Clear)

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a business rarely looks like the polished launches you see online. Instead, it’s confusing, overwhelming, lonely, and often deeply uncomfor...

121. Burnout Is Not a Badge of Honour. It Is a Choice.

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom podcast, Beki Eakins challenges one of the most deeply ingrained beliefs ...

120. Empower Mum Method: The OT Business Born on Maternity Leave

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

119. Every OT Who Sends Paper Handouts Needs This Episode with Laura Simmons

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you're an OT (or allied health professional) still sending paper handouts, long follow-up emails, or stick-figure drawings, this episode will compl...

118. 2025: I Outgrew the System and Didn’t Look Back

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 N...

117. OTs Creating Freedom: Real Stories of Business, Burnout & Purpose (Special Episode)

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s possible for occupational therapists beyond burnout, rigid systems and traditional career paths? In this special compilation episode, host Be...

116. Obsession Is the Gateway: Why Hyperfocus Builds Freedom

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is obsession a flaw or a superpower? In this episode, Beki Eakins explores why hyperfocus, intensity, and drive are essential for Occupational Therapi...

115. Benefits That Box You In: Why Your “Security” Is Costing You Wealth

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A practical guide for OTs ready to build an online business safely while earning alongside their current role. In this empowering episode, Beki Eakins...

114. The OT Path to Freedom: Burnout Recovery, Alignment & Farm OT with Alex Viera

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins reconnects with former client and paediatric Occupational Therapist ...

113. Ageing as an Occupational Transition: Why OTs Are the Ones to Lead

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s powerful episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, host Beki Eakins explores a conversation that most occupational therapists rarely hear inside...

112. Dog with a bone: Anna Willis on Sensory Smart Parenting

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re an Occupational Therapist feeling stretched by long waiting lists, high demand, or the emotional weight of supporting neurodivergent famil...

111. Your Hormones Aren’t the Problem. Your Business Model Is - with Renae Fieck

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you have ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you are constantly pushing yourself to keep up in your business or workplace, this episode will ...

110. Building a Freedom-Led Online OT Practice with Somatic Work featuring Sarita Sloane

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, host Beki Eakins ( Business Mindset Coach, and Lifestyle Mentor for OTs) speaks with Sarita Sloane, Occupat...

109. Supervision with a difference: scaling well-being NOT workloads. Lynsay’s OT Supervision Revolution.

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this empowering episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins talks with Lynsay McFarlane-Shaw, a pioneering Occupational Therapi...

108. Do I Need Kajabi or Not?

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So many clients, and contacts ask us this question, so we decided to break it down in detail. In short - if you are not yet making money, then in most...

107. I am where I am because someone sold to me

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this honest and powerful episode, Beki Eakins talks about one of the most misunderstood topics for occupational therapists in business: SALES. Beki...

106. How personal drive can lead parents of neurodivergent learners to drive - with Brad Williams

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki speaks with Brad Williams about his journey from baker to occupational therapist, and how his passion ...

105. If I Became a Goblin on Your Shoulder, Would I See You Working Towards Your Goals?

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do your daily habits actually reflect your goals? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki delivers a truth-bomb disguised as a goblin and one ...

104. The Lifestyle of Freedom: Nature, Travel and Choice

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beki takes you behind the scenes of what freedom truly means when you step away from traditional OT systems. From witnessing the beau...

103. Igniting Change: Big Dreams and the The Burn In Model with Rhiannon Crispe

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to reignite your passion for occupational therapy and create a career that fuels you instead of draining you? In this inspiring episode of OT Yo...

102. Creating a Freedom-Based Business with Beki Eakins and Rachel Elliott

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, business mindset and lifestyle coach Beki Eakins is joined by Rachel Elliott, an Australian occ...

101. Freedom After the Storm: Redefining OT Success Beyond the Clinic with Alyce Svensk

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does success really mean for occupational therapists? Is it the size of your clinic, the number of staff you employ, or the impact you have on fa...

100. A Celebration of Freedom, Growth, and What’s Next

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 100th episode of OT Yourself to Freedom. One hundred conversations about freedom. One hundred lessons in business, alignment, and energ...

99. From Clinical to CEO: How Lisa Baxter Hong Built a Digital Empire in Dementia Care

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of OT Soft Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins sits down with Lisa Baxter Hong, an experienced occupational therapist turned entrepreneu...

98. Stop Waiting, Start Creating Your Freedom-Based OT Business

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this empowering episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, business mindset and lifestyle coach Beki Eakins dives deep into the real reason many Occupation...

97. Bigger Than Baby Steps: How This OT Built Two Businesses From Scratch with Kelsey Baker

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to OT Yourself to Freedom! In this soul-nourishing episode, I’m joined by Kelsey, an inspiring OT, entrepreneur, and deeply intuitive h...

96. Why Perfectionism Will Hold You Back in Business with Aaron Shaw

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you constantly overthinking, planning everything to a tee, and still not making the moves you want in business? This episode is for the high-achie...

95. Scaling Doesn’t Mean Selling Your Soul: Why More Growth Shouldn't Mean More Graft

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this empowering episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins – a business mindset and lifestyle coach – dismantles the harmf...

94. Are You Showing Up Ready? OT Strategies for Success

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, emphasise...

93. What I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Business

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, shares invalua...

92. Pivoting a busy OT practice to Get your time back

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, discusses how ...

91. Finding Freedom Through Meaningful Occupation: A Journey from Burnout to Purpose

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, shares he...

90. Is It a Pay Cut… or a Wake-Up Call?

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this deeply personal episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins — a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupation...

89. Doing Less, Receiving More – A Radical OT Business Shift

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom podcast, Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, delves into th...

88. Clients, Cash & Confidence – The OT Business Trifecta

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the OT Yourself Freedom podcast, business mindset and lifestyle coach Beki Eakins dives into the vital trifecta for a thriving occu...

87. Collaboration Over Competition: Why There's Room for All of Us; with Reina Olivera.

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this warm and insightful episode, Beki is joined by fellow occupational therapist and business coach, Dr Reina Olivera, for a conversation that pro...

86. Breaking Myths About Passive Income for Occupational Therapists

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the 'OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast', Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, discusses co...

85. Take the Busy Out of Business: The Shift OT Entrepreneurs Must Make Now

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the OT Self to Freedom Podcast, host Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, shares her pe...

84. Why Perfectionism Will Hold You Back in Business

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this honest and eye-opening episode, Beki Eakins explores the hidden cost of perfectionism—particularly for high-achieving occupational therapist...

83. Empowering OTs: Building a Freedom-Based Business with Clare Batkin

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists (OTs), discusses the journey of creating a fr...

82. Mindset and Energetics – The Engine of Your OT Business Success

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the OT Soft Freedom Podcast, Beki Ekins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, explores why mindset a...

81. No Business Idea? Uncover Your Hidden Genius with OT Freedom Collective

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the OT Soft Freedom Podcast, Beki Ekins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists (OTs), introduces liste...

80. OT is not suited to traditional healthcare systems - Reclaiming our Roots

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beki Eakins, a Business Mindset and Lifestyle Coach for Occupational Therapists, discusses the inherent conflict between the holistic...

79. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Why Occupational Therapists Struggle

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling like a fraud? You're not alone. In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins dives deep into imposter syndrome in occupational thera...

78. Ditch the Paperwork: How to Run an OT Business with More Freedom

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling trapped under a mountain of admin? Sick of reports, red tape, and the never-ending paperwork grind? This episode of OT Yourself to Freedom is ...

77. Debunking Cold DMs: Mindset, Strategies, and Authentic Connections for OTs

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this eye-opening episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki dives deep into the infamous world of cold DMs - the messages that can either create ...

76. Why Running a Business Gives You More Freedom

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins shares why running your own business is the ultimate path to freedom, flexibility, and financia...

75. What’s Your Paradigm? And how it rules your life.

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins explores paradigms - the invisible mental patterns shaping your reality. Have you ever won...

74. Pressing Your Reset Button

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins talks about recognising when ...

73. Nature, Mindfulness, and OT: The Sarah Good Episode

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins, Business, Mindset, and Lifestyle Coach for Occupational Therapists, welc...

72. No gas left in the tank?

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins talks about burnout, frustration, and feeling stuck in the OT profession. If you’re tired of ...

71. Stress, Success, and Starting Over: Lessons from Clare Welsh

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Clare Welsh is an ex-burnt out educator turned Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach. She helps burnt out teachers shift out of Survi...

70. Are You the Whinger or the Go-Getter?

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins, Business Mindset and Lifestyle Coach for Occupational Therapists, challenges...

69. Pleasure And Purpose: Tanya Peterson On OT And Sexuality

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins, Business Mindset and Lifestyle Coach for Occupational Therapists, speaks wit...

68. Why Paediatric OTs are so Ideally Suited to Online Business

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists, explores why paediatric OT...

67. Happiness in Action: Ivan’s Path to His Dream Life

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this uplifting episode, Beki Eakins chats with Ivan Hardcastle, an Occupational Therapist who has become a successful parent coach and educator. Iv...

66. Is Your Traditional OT Business Model Leading to Burnout?

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, we address the challenges of running a traditional OT (Occupational Therapy) business. Are you ...

65. Quality Over Quantity: Hanna’s Approach to OT Business and Wellness

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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64. Leaning into Trust and Surrender

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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63. From Burnout to Book Writing, with Brittany Ferri

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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62. The 3 Principles that Guarantee you Fast Results

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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61. The Tactics OTs are missing in Sales - with Rob Higton

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the OT Yourself to Freedom podcast! I'm so happy you made it here. As a Thank You for following me, I'm rewarding all listeners with a free...

60. Unleashing Your OT Genius: Building a Successful Online Business

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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59. Taking Risks to Build a Successful OT Online Business

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the OT Yourself to Freedom podcast! I'm so happy you made it here. As a Thank You for following me, I'm rewarding all listeners with a free...

58. The Power of Self-Belief: How Confidence Transforms Your OT Business

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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57. Find Your Authentic Sales Voice

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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56. OTs Rising

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 If you are looking for ideas and inspiration, listen to the podcast and then watch the OTs Rising Webinar Welcome to the OT Yourself to Freedom ...

55. Reflecting on growth and stepping inside the OT Freedom Collective with Lynsay McFarlane-Shaw, OT Supervisor.

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Beki and Lynsay reflect on growth when starting up an online OT business. Lynsay reflects on her own journey through the OT yourself t...

54. Moving into Alignment

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finding Alignment for Business Success and Personal Fulfillment In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom, Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifesty...

53. Total Freedom

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Redefining Freedom: A Journey from Overwhelm to Ease in Business In this episode of OT Yourself 2 Freedom, Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifesty...

52. The Darkness of the Entrepreneurial Guilt

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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51. Are you ready for Expansion?

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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50. How Human Design can help your Business

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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49. Why do OTs pull each other down?

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking the Cycle: Cultivating a Supportive OT Community In this episode of 'OT Yourself to Freedom,' Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle c...

48. Navigating unhelpful projections from family or friends

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating Projections in Your Entrepreneurial Journey In this episode of 'OT Yourself to Freedom,' Beki Eakins, a business mindset and lifestyle coac...

47. The Energetics of Content - Part 2

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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46. The Energetics of Content Part 1

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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45. You struggle to trust that you have what it takes?

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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44. An OT business with energy and functional medicine, with Troy Shelton

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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43. Embracing your Unique Journey

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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42. How to Strengthen Your Self-Identity

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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41. Speaking a Visual Language with Photographs, with Suzanne Fells

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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40. Building Your OT Business on Three Core Pillars

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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39. Take the BUSY out of BUSINESS

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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38. Pleasure and Energetics

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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37. It's ok to ruffle a few feathers

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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36. When you already have a business

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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