Spirited Conversations - Engaging and Elevating Pediatric OT
Episodes
34. From Sensory Surplus to Praxis: a developmental approach
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean for sensory integration to be a developmental theorym and how does that change the way we see the children in front of us?In ...
33. Another look at Praxis: Stories from the OT Clinic
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the clinical reasoning behind a case study of Cory's involving a 3.5-year-old boy. We do our best to link the exper...
32. Unpacking Clinical Language: Eye Control and the Vestibular System
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re wrestling with something that comes up all the time in clinic: how do we explain the tricky clinical terms (like ocular contr...
31. Wonder, Safety, and the Power of Showing Up
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the complexities of neurodiversity, sensory modulation, and the importance of safety and curiosity in therapy and life. ...
30. Exploring Shared Language: Modulation and Regulation
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of sensory modulation and regulatory systems, discussing how we understand these elements and how they...
29. When Science Meets Therapy: the art of co-regulation
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into a fascinating discussion about the intersection of scientific research and therapeutic practice. Tracy shares a heartfel...
28. Therapeutic Power of Playfulness
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, we explore the transformative role of play and playfulness in paediatric occupational therapy from multiple perspectives. ...
27. Ayres Just Right Challenge & Adaptive Response
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the principles of adaptive responses and just right challenges as laid out by Jean Ayres in sensory integration therapy....
26. Following a Child's Lead.
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the often cited but widely misunderstood concept of 'Follow the Child's Lead'. Through our personal anecdotes, theoreti...
25. Sensory Over Responsive and Sensory Diets
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a detailed conversation about sensory modulation and its application in the field of occupational therapy. It examines various types o...
24. Interoception with KIM BARTHEL
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is our first ever Guest Episode, and who better to talk to than Kim Barthel!!In this episode we continue to discuss interoception and making sens...
23. Understanding Interoception and its Role in Sensory Processing
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the relationship between interoceptive processing, conscious and subconscious as well as how that relates to the polyvagal ...
22. Somatosensory Foundations of The Self
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we discuss the importance of the somatosensory system in forming our sense of self through our relationships and how it shapes neurodevel...
21. Somatosensory Processing and Praxis
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the interplay between feed forward and feedback in the somatosensory system. Learn how this impacts our ability to perform skill...
20. Somatosensory Processing - Tactile, Proprioception and so much more.
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered what somatosensory processing and breaking down what that really is and how we can observe it in our sessions then this episod...
19. Sensory 'Seekers' - Vestibular Discrimination Part 1
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is our first attempt to discuss some of the vestibular based contributions to why some children just never. stop. moving. In comparison t...
Good Things Are Coming
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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18. Polyvagal Theory and Co-regulation
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have a listen as we reflect with Tracy on the 2022 PVI Gathering & Unyte Safe and Sound Summit. We discuss many things Polyvagal (big thanks to Dr...
17. Vestibular Based Treatment - A Case of Gravitational Insecurity
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this episode as Tracy describes the treatment process for a young woman with gravitational insecurity. Show notes on our website (coming ...
16. What's the Go With Reflexes?
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was inspired by a lister!Most of us have had this quandary in our learning as professionals - how to think about reflexes holistically, d...
15. Rhythm, Routine and Predictability
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"We have to give predictability to allow for flexibility, and we have to give rhythm to allow for a-rhythm" - Tracy Murnan Stackhouse 2022Th...
14. The Surprises of Treatment
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode we continue with our case from episode 3. Michelle walks us through the next surprising steps of the treatment journey and how she follow...
13. The Journey of Becoming Relational Therapists
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this discussion we talk through the tension we have as therapists to step through our list of activities for each session and the need of the chi...
12. Imitation as a foundation for Action and Social Connection
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we explore the neurological and developmental concept of imitation. We dive into how it unfolds developmentally in a social context and ...
11. Executive Functions Continued
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode continues on from episode 10 in exploring executive functions in treatment. We wander across a few different topics throughout including ...
Celebrating Genevieve Jereb
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 11th of January our profession lost a wonderful colleague, who had an incredible influence on so many lives around the world, particularly th...
10. Emerging Executive Functions
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wow we've made it to episode 10! This episode brings us another case discussion. We explore how executive functioning (EF) and effortful control ...
9. Social Skills In Treatment: Attuning and Teaching
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode takes us further along the path of social emotional development. We dance with the dilemma of knowing when the right time is in treatment...
8. Social Emotional Development - Go Slow to Go Fast
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are back and taking our conversations into the realms of social-emotional development. If you haven’t heard episode 7 it will be helpful to go ba...
Update!
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hang in there! We’ll be back soon. Show notes on our website (coming soon):spiritedconversationspodcast.com Want to do the SpIRiT Course? You can f...
7. Treatment and Sensory Modulation
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we work to put the concepts from the last two episodes together with a clinical case. As always show notes can be found here:www.spirite...
6. Sensory Modulation: Part 2
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
These two Modulation episodes are packed full!! Definitely don't skip this one, it's packed with gold. So exciting that the SpIRiT course i...
5. Sensory Modulation: Part 1
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to dive into sensory modulation, a very unique and incredibly important topic. Show notes at www.spiritedconversationspodcast.com Show note...
4. Sensory Discrimination for Skilfulness
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss sensory discrimination for the purpose of skilfulness. Enjoy the process as we ask why the brain needs details! Show notes at ...
3. The Power of Praxis
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Show notes on our website (coming soon):spiritedconversationspodcast.com Want to do the SpIRiT Course? You can find it here:https://dfxlearningjourney...
2. Our Stories and Why We’re Here.
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our first episode gives you a little behind the scenes of how we landed where we are today and why we are really excited about starting this podcast. ...
1. Why Posture Matters
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we discuss a young man who demonstrates so clearly why posture is so important and how it can have such a profound impact on handwriting ...