The Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast
Episodes
Innovation, Seating and the Power of OT with Martina Tierney
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Martina Tierney reflects on more than 40 yearsin occupational therapy and on her journey to founding Seating Matters. She shares the evolution from be...
Adventure, Autonomy and Occupational Possibility with Jack Kavanagh
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving conversation, Jack Kavanagh shares his journey following a life-changing spinal cord injury. From grief and identity loss to red...
Taming the Imposter Monster! A conversation about how to feel good enough.
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Áine O Dea and Jen Trzeciak delve into the complexities of imposter syndrome, particularly within the context of occupational th...
Occupation, Identity and the Burn In Model: Rethinking Occupational Therapy with Rhiannon Crispe
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome Rhiannon Crispe, occupational therapist, coach, speaker, and founder of the OT Lifestyle Movement. Based...
OT Meets Tech: Jessica Kennedy on empowering teachers online
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jen Trzeciak and Dr Áine O’Dea are joined by Jessica Kennedy, an innovative occupational therapist, entrepreneur, and businesswoma...
Speak Up! Jill Martin on mental health, advocacy and changing the conversation
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Jill Martin, a UK-based occupational therapist with a career spanning over three decades in mental health. From her...
Press Record: Jane Browne on the power of podcasting
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we welcome Jane Brown from Jane Assists, who speaks about her journey from an emergency nurse to podcast production. Jane discusses the benefit...
From Canada With Courage! Carlyn Neek's path to empowering others
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re joined by the inspiring Carlyn Neek, an occupational therapist, coach, and host of The Brave OT Podcast. Carlyn is the f...
Pages of Possibility: Sarah Gannon on Disability, Family and Writing Books
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast, we welcome Sarah Gannon Governey, a Senior Occupational Therapist. Sarah shares her journey...
Therapist to Trailblazer, a conversation with Kim Barthel
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast, we are honoured to welcome internationally renowned occupational therapist, teacher, speake...
Welcome to Season 5: Innovation in Occupational Therapy
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 5! Your hosts Jen Trzeciak and Dr. Áine O Dea are delighted to introduce the fifth season of the Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast...
A Fare Well and a Fáilte
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this sneaky extra episode of the Irish Occupational Therapy podcast, hosts Jen Trzeciak and Aideen Ruttledge discuss Aideen's decision to step back...
Executive Functioning Tools for Teens with OT Michelle Murray
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we interview Michelle Murray from Anchor Therapy, who discusses the importance of executive functioning skills in young people, particularly tho...
Living with and supporting others with PDA: a conversation with Sorcha Rice
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Sorcha Rice, an autistic occupational therapist, shares her insights on Pathological Demand Avoidance / Persistent Drive for Aut...
Young People and Gender Identity: Insights with Niall Kirrane
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Irish Occupational Therapy podcast, hosts Jen Trzeciak and Aideen Ruttledge interview Niall Kirrane, a clinical specialist in o...
Understanding School-Based Anxiety with Lorraine Madden
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Irish Occupational Therapy podcast, hosts Jen Trzeciak and Aideen Ruttledge welcome Lorraine Madden, an educational psychologi...
Empowering Conversations About Sex and Identity with Sarah Sproule
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Irish Occupational Therapy podcast, Aideen Ruttledge and Jen Trzeciak welcome Sarah Sproule, an occupational therapist and sex...
Navigating College and Career as a Neurodivergent OT with Hannah Daly
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Irish Occupational Therapy podcast, Hannah Daly, a specialist occupational therapist and advocate for neurodiversity, shares h...
Welcome to Season 4: Supporting Young Minds
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 4 of the Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast focuses on some of the challenges faced by teenagers and young people. We hear from OTs and other h...
Creating Magical Mealtimes with The Feeding Therapist Teresa Foley
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teresa Foley, a children's occupational therapist and founder of Shooting Stars Private Clinic, discusses specialized feeding therapy for children wit...
Inspiring Playfulness at Home with Sensory Submarine Founder Grace Magennis
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace Magennis, an occupational therapist and founder of Sensory Submarine, shares her journey of creating play experiences for children. She emphasis...
From Potty to Proud with Toilet Training Expert Ann Costigan
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode clinical nurse specialist Ann Costigan discusses the topic of toilet training and constipation in children. She shares her expertise a...
Powerful Parenting Insights with Parent and Autism Advocate Gráinne McElvanny
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gráinne McElvany, creator of Sonny's Dream, shares her journey as a parent of two autistic children and the challenges they face. She emphasises...
Clarifying Communication and Connection with Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Sarah Kelly
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation speech and language therapist, Sarah Kelly, discusses the importance of individualised communication strategies for children. She...
Craving those ZZzzs with Family Sleep Expert Patricia Flynn
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Patricia Flynn, a perinatal and paediatric occupational therapist and researcher, discusses the importance of sleep for parents ...
Raising Kids: OT Wisdom for Everyday Parenting Challenges
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Season 3- this is a limited series focused on the basics of parenting. Speaking to Occupational Therapists and other experts in the field ...
OT in hospitals: A Conversation with OT Manager Claire Murphy
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Claire Murphy is the Occupational Therapy Manager at Cavan and Monaghan Hospital. With a wealth of clinical experience spanning mental health an...
From Dublin to Down Under: OT Education, Practice and Evolution , with lecturer Yvonne Pennisi
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yvonne Pennisi is an impassioned Occupational Therapy lecturer in University College Cork. Hailing from the sun-kissed shores of Australia, Yvonne t...
Connection and engagement as a therapist supporting autistic children with Gina Davies, creator of Attention Autism
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gina Davies, a specialist Speech and Language Therapist, shares her journey to understanding and developing expertise in relation to autism throughout...
How can OTs support women through the menopause? Role emerging practice with Emer Fenlon.
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jen, Emer, and Aideen discuss menopause and its impact on women. Emer, an Irish Occupational Therapist who specialises in menopause, shares her journe...
Occupational Therapy Northern Ireland, putting the Occupational Therapy in Occupational Health
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Corinna Keaney and Margaret McEvoy, the founders of Occupational Therapy Northern Ireland, discuss their services in occupational therapy and occupati...
A Global Perspective, Occupational Therapy in Dubai with Adam Griffin 'Adam the OT'
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Griffin, an Occupational Therapist from Ireland, shares his experience of working and living in Dubai. He discusses the challenges of adapting t...
Rap, Hip Hop and increasing diversity in Occupational Therapy with Musician Raphael Olympio
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Raphael Olympio, a Cork-based artist and Occupational Therapy student. He shares his experiences with racism and isolati...
First Episode Psychosis, a different perspective, with Bridget Harney
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget Harney is the HSE Occupational Therapist who worked with John O'Brien (Season 1, Episode 6). In this episode, Jen, Bridget, and Aideen discus...
The road to resilience: Discussing recovery from burnout with Sarah English
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Sarah English about her personal experience of burnout and recovery from burnout. We look at how to recognise the stages o...
Exploring the OT role with people Type 1 Diabetes and other chronic conditions, with Michelle Lowry
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the role of Occupational Therapy in managing chronic health conditions, particularly diabetes. Michelle Lowry shares her pers...
From ADHD challenges to triumphs, with Aoife Flynn, The ADHD OT
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aoife received a formal diagnosis of ADHD 10 years after initial suspicions that she may have the condition. Aoife talks about her experience of livin...
Looking back and looking forward to season 2 with your hosts Jen and Aideen
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aideen and Jen reflect on the first season of the Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast, discussing highlights and learnings. They share their surprise a...
Weighing up the options in accessing and working in Occupational Therapy services in Ireland
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen and Aideen discuss working as an OT in each sector. The security of the public sector compared to the autonomy of the private. The opportunity to ...
Meeting Diverse Needs at School: Insight into working with OTs with special needs teacher Sarah Devlin
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we meet with Sarah Devlin a special needs teacher and member of the senior management team in a Dublin based school. Sarah is an advocate for ...
Debunking the myths and focusing on the positives of Dyspraxia and DCD with Dr Áine O' Dea
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Áine O' Dea, is an Irish Occupational Therapist and an expert in dyspraxia and developmental coordination disorder (DCD). She is also a clinical...
Back to Nature: Discovering EcoSensory Therapy with Claire Pemrick and Chris West
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Claire and Chris share how immersing their Occupational Therapy practice in nature led to a passion which provided opportunities for change, growth an...
Creating Inclusive Spaces: Empowering people with sensory sensitivities with Emma Connolly of 'Flourish and Be'
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we speak with Emma Connolly, a Clonakilty based Occupational Therapist and founder of 'Flourish and Be' Sensory Inclusive hair salon. Em...
Unleashing the Power of Play: A conversation with Aoife Costello, founder of OT-ABC
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Aoife Costello, a passionate paediatric Occupational Therapist who loves using developmental toys and products to su...
Capturing Life's Moments: Exploring the transformative power of photography and OT with John O'Brien
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have the privilege of hearing John O'Brien's remarkable story. John, a talented photographer based in Dublin, has overcome anxiety,...
It's a Balancing Act! Developing healthy habits as busy OTs with Jen Trzeciak and Aideen Ruttledge
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aideen and Jen discuss the importance of work-life balance and signs of burnout. Both share their experiences of feeling of overwhelm at different sta...
Communication Is Key: Advice On Raising the OT Profile with Social Media Expert Caroline O' Neill
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have special guest, Caroline O'Neill. Caroline is a digital creator, entrepreneur, and the founder of Digg For Success, an organis...
Developing A Tool Box To Navigate Trauma: Insights from the OT Coach Padraig Danaher
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Padraig Danaher, The OT Coach. Padraig is an Occupational Therapist with a focus on trauma, sensory-attachment, positive ps...
Multiple Perspectives: Navigating the system with paediatric specialist, researcher, and parent Eavan Rooney
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eavan Rooney is an inspirational OT who has worked in services at the cutting edge of international best practice. When Eavan realised that HSE servic...
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! Introducing the Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast with Jen Trzeciak and Aideen Ruttledge
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the Irish Occupational Therapy podcast! In this exciting debut, your hosts Jen Trzeciak and Aideen Ruttledge introduce...
Introducing The Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast (trailer)
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Irish Occupational Therapy Podcast, hosted by Occupational Therapists Jen Trzeciak and Aideen Ruttledge. We delve into the world of Occ...