Reaching your pOTential
By Amber E., MS, OTR/L, RKC
Reaching your pOTentialMar 21, 2023
S4, E11: Pelvic Floor Therapy
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
S4, E10: Masculinizing the Nursing Profession
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
S4, E9: Let's AdvOcaTe
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
S4, E8: From OT to Tech
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
S4, E7: Private Practice
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
S4, E6: Reaching your Potential...as a Physical Therapist
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
S4, E5: "What is Fitness?" Pt 2: Sharing the Value of Finessing
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.
S4, E4: "What is Fitness?" Pt 1: Discovering the Beauty of Movement
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
S 4, E 3: Getting your OT License
In this episode, we will discuss the application process of obtaining your OT license in various states.
S4, E2: Reaching your pOTential...in Travel Therapy
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.
S4, E1: Welcome Back!
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.
S3, E7: OT Myths
In this episode, we will discuss the myths spoken about Occupational Therapy and debunking them.
S3, E6: Let's Talk About Money
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.
Follow Amirra on IG: @marvelousmirracles.ot
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Freebie Resource: https://www.marvelousmirracles.com/the-wealth-building-mirracle-freebie
EI Website & Blog: https://www.therealots.com
EI Instagram: @the.real.ots.of.ei & https://www.instagram.com/the.real.ots.of.ei
S3, E5: The Vaccination Discussion
In this episode we will discuss the COVID-19 vaccination, the risks/benefits, and eliminating the myths behind the vaccination.
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S3, E4: COVID Floor
In this episode, we will discuss the experiences of an OT working on the COVID Floor of a SNF.
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S3, E3: Burnout
In this episode, we will discuss the feelings and experiences of burnout and the tips to decrease the feelings of burnout.
S3, E 2: SNF vs. HH
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.
S3, E1: New OT Job
S2, E21: Mother, Wife & OT
In this episode, we will meet Ashley, an OT, with a unique story of the roles she played during her OT journey.
S2, E20: The Career Change
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.
S2, E19: Losing a Patient
This episode discusses the emotions felt when experiencing death in the workplace.
S2, E18: Not all Heroes wear Capes
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
S2, E17: The Black Hair Care Perspective
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
S2, E16: The Truth Behind OT
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
S2, E15: Happy OT Month!
April is Occupational Therapy Month! This episode we will discuss AOTA's 2021 motto for OT Month: Passion, Purpose, and Possibility.
S2, E14: OTR & COTA Collab
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
S2, E13: Occupational Balance
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
S2, E12: Let's Keep it H.O.T.
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
S2, E11: I am "ThatOneOT"
S2, E10: FineTuned with Marcey
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
S2, E9: We have the Power (Black History Month Series Finale)
S2, E8: OT TedTalk (Black History Month Series)
S2, E7: OTD vs. MSOT (Black History Month Series)
S2, E6: I’m a Black OT & Proud (Black History Month Series)
S2, E5: OT Talk with Dr. Riqiea (Black History Month Series)
S2, E4: CVA and Intimacy (Black History Month Series)
S2, E3: The First Discharge (D/C)
In this episode, we discuss the feelings and some tips when approaching your first discharge (d/c) after treating a patient for some time.
S2, E2: New Year, New Hair, Who Dis?
In this episode, we will discuss the challenges of being a Black OT when it comes to various hairstyle changes.
S2: E1: Happy New Year!
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
E18: What is OT?
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.
E17: My First OT Job
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.
E16: Neuro (Pt. 2)
This is the continuation of our Neuro discussion, speaking on important dx such as CVA, SCI, and different neurological syndromes.
E15: Neuro Dx (Pt. 1)
In this episode, we will discuss a few neuro diagnoses (ie: MS, ALS, PD) that can be seen in clients in the OT profession as well as interventions that can be applied with each diagnosis.
E14: My NBCOT Story
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.
E13- Pediatrics (Part 2)
Part 2 of the Pediatrics Episode (From 19 months to 6 years old).
E12: Pediatrics (Part 1)
This is a 2 part episode. In this episode, we will discuss some important information when thinking of a baby within 0 months to 18 months.
E11- UE and Hand Dx
E10: OT Interview Experience & Tips
In this episode, we will discuss what I learned from my OT interviews and some tips on crushing your own OT interview.
E9: How Did I Get Into OT?
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.
E8: Resources for the NBCOT
Want to know resources that worked to help me pass the NBCOT? or didn't work? Listen to this episode to find out which resources made the cut.