Outspoken OT

Outspoken OT

Hosted by: Michelle Eliason, MS, OTR/L, ITOT

This podcast says what needs to be said in occupational therapy—conversations that impact practitioners far beyond the boundaries of “occupation.” When occupational therapy practitioners speak up and engage in the...

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Episode 6: Equality’s Out, Equity’s In — But What Does That Mean for OT?

Episode 6: Equality's Out, Equity's In — But What Does That Mean for OT? In this episode of Outspoken OT, Michelle Eliason examines one of the most significant changes introduced in the 2025 AOTA Code of Ethics: the...
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Episode 5: We Are Giving Our Own Profession Away

Episode 5: We Are Giving Our Own Profession Away Introduction Occupational therapy has never lacked value—but we often struggle to communicate that value. In this episode of Outspoken OT, Michelle explores how the...
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Episode 4: What ACOTE’s 2023 Revisions Mean for the Future of OT Education

Episode 4: ACOTE 2023 Standards — Preparing the Next Generation or Lowering the Bar? Introduction Occupational therapy education shapes every future practitioner who enters our profession. In this episode of Outspoken...
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Episode 3: Growing in Number, Shrinking in Value

Episode 3: Growing in Number, Shrinking in Value Introduction Occupational therapy is often described as one of the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with strong employment projections and increasing demand...
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Episode 2: The Ethics No One Wants To Talk About

Episode 2: The Ethics No One Wants to Talk About Michelle introduces one of the most difficult conversations facing occupational therapy today: ethical distress. This episode explores what happens when workplace...
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Episode 1: Scope Creep, Ego, and the OT Identity Crisis

Episode 1: Who Cares Who Does What? The Real Scope Problem in Occupational Therapy  Episode Purpose The inaugural episode of Outspoken OT introduces the mission and philosophy behind the podcast while addressing one...
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