Podcasts

For OT practitioners on the go and those who are looking for some interesting, educational listening.

Hosts: Eric Widera, MD; Alex Smith, MD

"We invite the brightest minds in geriatrics, hospice, and palliative care to talk about the topics that you care most about, ranging from recently published research in the field to controversies that keep us up at night. You’ll laugh, learn and maybe sing along." 

Episode of note: Palliative Rehab?!?: Ann Henshaw, Tamra Keeney, and Sarguni Singh
Runtime: 51min 3sec

(excerpt from GeriPal Podcast website)

Host: Maddy Chamberlain, MOTR/L

OT Flourish covers a wide range of topics relating to the care of older adults. From best practices in skilled nursing to tips for overcoming refusals to the unique needs of older adults with developmental disabilities, OT Flourish is a great resource for OT practitioners looking to enrich their practice.

Episode of note: Hospice & Palliative Care in OT
Runtime: 1hr 53sec

Host: Gregg VandeKieft, MD, MA; Hear Me Now Providence
Runtime: 41min 55sec

"Carlos' journey from working as an occupational therapist in a hospital to hospice care was an easy transition. As he began to look for work in hospice, Providence had decided to incorporate occupational therapy into hospice. Carlos shares some stories of why he loves the work he does for those facing the end of their lives."
(excerpt from Archive.StoryCorps.org)

Hosts: Caitlin Doughty, Louise Hung, Sarah Chavez

"Welcome to your mortality, humans! This deathcast will dispel myths about death and dead bodies, dive into history and dark tales you’ve never heard before, and hopefully make you less afraid to talk about the inevitable. Your death nerd hosts... aim to educate their audience about death in a unique, relatable, and entertaining way; and sometimes (ok, all the time) they let things get delightfully bizarre."
(excerpt from Order of the Good Death website)

Host: Rotating host

When You Die "is hosting the conversation you've been avoiding—we break the ice on all things death-related from green burial to grief with the leading minds of their fields." Meet an end-of-life veterinarian, palliative care and hospice specialists, death doulas, and other guests who have a lot to say about how we live and die, and how practitioners can help.
(excerpt from Spotify.com)

Host: Holly Ignatowski

"When a loved one dies, honoring their memory is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure their legacy lives on. Join... end-of-life experts for thoughtful and meaningful discussions about ways to remember a life, grieve and support others." Legacy work and redefining roles and routines following a death are invaluable roles for OT practitioners and this podcast serves as a resource for developing one's practice.
(excerpt from Remembering A Life website)