In this episode of the Built ByYou Podcast, host Heidi Carpenter engages in a compelling conversation with leader Vik Pagpatan, a Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Board of Directors and an Associate Professor at SUNY Downstate in New York. Vik shares his passion for fostering inclusivity within occupational therapy and reimagining the profession’s role in healthcare.

Vik and Heidi explore how practitioners can elevate their practice beyond traditional roles to embody a humanistic and intentional approach to care. Tune in as Vik reflects on how technology, societal challenges, and the distinct therapeutic connections healthcare professions offer can shape the industry's future. Whether you're a practitioner or curious about OT’s transformative potential, this episode offers thought-provoking insights and inspiration.

In this episode of the Built ByYou podcast, host Heidi Carpenter chats with Dana Solomon, Founder of the Pelvic Health Clubhouse. Dana shares her transition as an occupational therapist from pediatrics to pelvic health and entrepreneurship, driven by the lack of relevant client and clinician-centered resources. This gap led her to create her own materials with aesthetics and function in mind. She has now established a supportive community for clients with pelvic health resource needs and the health professionals who support them.

Dana and Heidi discuss the importance of self-awareness in personal and professional growth, and how our businesses often act as reflections of the founder’s inner world. Dana highlights the role of occupational therapists in pelvic health, the power of collaboration, and the importance of normalizing conversations around pelvic health.

Tune in to join Heidi and Dana for an insightful conversation on pelvic health, entrepreneurship, and the significance of self-discovery.

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