In this episode, Brock sits down with Brad from The Becoming Collective to unpack what it really means to come into alignment with the profession of occupational therapy — and what happens when we drift away from it.

Brad opens up about the origins of The Becoming Collective, how it started as a space for meaningful connection and reflection, and how the group evolved (and sometimes dissolved) as members navigated burnout, personal growth, and the realities of professional life.

Together, Brock and Brad explore:

• 🌊 The natural ebb and flow of professional identity — and how OTs can lose (and rediscover) their sense of purpose.
• 🔥 Burnout, disillusionment, and the courage it takes to pause and realign.
• 🧩 Why models and frameworks aren’t just academic tools, but anchors for reasoning, reflection, and reconnection with occupation.
• 🤝 The importance of community, vulnerability, and staying curious about who we are becoming as practitioners.

This episode is a grounded, honest reflection on growth, drift, and renewal — reminding us that returning to the core of our profession often starts with reconnecting to ourselves.

Check out the Becoming Collective here:

The free Clarity Collection guide 1 download: https://thebecomingcollective.kit.com/07b16351bc
The OT Re-Alignment Experience page: https://becoming-realign-landing.lovable.app/
The Becoming Collective page: www.thebecomingcollective.com

Email: hello@thebecomingcollective.com

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-williams-6a408343/

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Host: Brock Cook
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In this episode of Occupied, Dr Jessica Levick chats with Professor Elspeth Froude — Professor of Occupational Therapy and National Head of the School of Allied Health at the Australian Catholic University. Elspeth shares insights from her leadership journey in academia, her passion for advancing the profession globally, and her role as Chair of the WFOT World Congress to be held in Thailand in 2026.

Together, Jess and Elspeth explore the evolving landscape of occupational therapy education, research, and international collaboration, and discuss how occupational therapists can stay grounded in occupation while responding to global challenges.

A thoughtful and inspiring conversation for anyone passionate about the future of occupational therapy and the power of leadership to create meaningful change.

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Host: Dr Jessica Levick
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In this episode of Occupied, Dr Jessica Levick is joined by Dr Kieran Broome — occupational therapist, educator, and researcher, to explore how we can bridge the gap between what we know and what we do. We unpack the concept of knowledge translation and why it’s essential for meaningful, evidence-informed occupational therapy practice. Kieran shares insights into how OTs can stay curious, reflective, and engaged in lifelong learning, no matter where they are in their career journey.

Whether you’re a student, clinician, or academic, this conversation will leave you inspired to think critically, learn continuously, and translate knowledge into everyday action.

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Host: Dr Jessica Levick
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