Alexis has been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome [EDS] and has had to fight for herself ever since. In this episode, Alexis shares the journey to her diagnosis and how she had to advocate for herself in many situations that she felt like there was a bias against her because of her diagnosis or medical history. Alexis, herself, is in school to become a doctor of physical therapy and also chats about how she hopes to create a better experience for others who might be going through something similar. 

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In this episode, Curtis, an Occupational Therapist himself, talks all about Occupational Therapy. Occupational Therapy is often confused in the healthcare system with other therapies, but it is it’s own unique division of healthcare.

Curtis talks about what differentiates Occupational Therapy from other therapies, he talked about working with a vulnerable population during covid, and he shares his thoughts on how Occupational Therapy can be better utilized in the healthcare system. He also mentions misunderstandings that some may have about Occupational Therapy and clarifies the role.

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In this episode, Chrisel, an Occupational Therapist, shares her insights into the profession. Chrisel focuses on the value that Occupational Therapists can provide, and she talks about the many different reasons why someone might consider seeing an Occupational Therapist.

One thing that Chrisel mentions that is important to here is her message to parents: ‘It’s Not Your Fault’. Chrisel talks about how sometimes parents can feel hurt and guilty if their doctor suggests Occupational Therapy for their child. It’s not their fault that their child might be a little behind in developmental stages; it’s not their fault that their child might benefit from seeing an Occupational Therapist.

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