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The Podcast that shows OTs how to build a life of freedom using skills they already have!Tired of feeling overworked, underpaid, and stuck in a system that doesn’t value your worth? It’s time to break free.Welcome to OT Yourself to Freedom, the only podcast that teaches Occupational Therapists across the world how to sell high-ticket offers online — using the skills they already have. Hosted by Beki Eakins, a former OT turned business coach, this podcast dives deep into: ✔ How to create a profitable, freedom-based business without burnout ✔ The truth about selling high-ticket offers (and why it’s the fastest way to success) ✔ The long way vs. the shortcut to freedom – no sugar-coating, just facts ✔ Real stories from OTs who’ve made it (or are making it right now!)We don’t do fluff. We don’t do overwhelm. We give you the real, actionable strategies to take your OT skills online, build a business that actually pays, and create a life you love. Ready to OT Yourself to
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- Yesterday39 min
162. What Could I Actually Sell in an OT Online Business?
What can you actually sell in an online occupational therapy business? It's one of the most common questions I hear from OTs who want to move beyond traditional, time-for-money practice. And it's often the question that stops people from getting started. You might have years of clinical experience but no idea how to turn it into an online offer. Perhaps you've got too many ideas and can't decide which one to pursue. Or maybe you have a clear idea but aren't sure how to package it into something people will actually pay for. In this episode, Beki Eakins explores how Occupational Therapists can turn their existing knowledge, skills and experience into a high-value online offer. Rather than simply transferring face-to-face therapy onto Zoom or creating another course, the focus is on building a structured programme around a meaningful transformation. Beki explores five building blocks that can form part of an online OT offer: coaching and mentoring, accountability, education, community, and practical or holistic support. She also explains why your first business idea might not be your strongest, why you don't necessarily need another qualification, and why testing your offer with paying customers before creating the entire programme can save you a lot of wasted effort. If you're an Occupational Therapist considering an online business, struggling to decide what to sell or wondering how to turn your expertise into something more scalable, this episode will help you start looking at the possibilities differently. In this episode, Beki covers: The three types of OTs who struggle to decide what to sell. How to identify your purpose, strengths and unique positioning. Why your first business idea might only be the starting point. The five building blocks of a high-value online OT offer. Why simply recreating face-to-face therapy online is not the answer. How to validate an offer before investing time in building a course. The Kitchen Test: recognising the problems you already have the skills to help solve. Why people buy transformation, not simply information. How to package your expertise into a signature programme. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call : https://otfreedom.bekieakins.com/widget/booking/JfKQUgoHVwsRF5gqBs4W About the Host <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-
- 1 weeks ago46 min
161. OT Parent in Business: Follow Your Spark, Not the Hustle
What if building a successful OT business isn't about working harder, doing more or following somebody else's formula? For many Occupational Therapists, starting a business is about creating more freedom, doing meaningful work and having greater control over their time. But when you're also navigating parenthood, changing priorities and your own personal growth, the way you work may need to change, too. In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins is joined by Meg Smeraglia, OTR/L, to explore what it means to build a business that genuinely fits your life, rather than forcing yourself into a model that leaves you exhausted. Together, they discuss why there is no single right way to build a business, how self-understanding can influence the way you work, and why following what genuinely interests you can lead to a more fulfilling professional life. They also explore the fear of judgement within the OT profession, the pressure to fit into traditional expectations, and how Occupational Therapists can begin to recognise their unique strengths and bring more of themselves into their work. Whether you're an OT parent, considering entrepreneurship or already running a business that no longer fits your current season of life, this conversation is an invitation to rethink the hustle and find a more sustainable way forward. In this episode, you'll discover: Why there's no single right way to build an OT business. How parenthood can change your values, priorities and approach to work. Why understanding yourself matters when creating a sustainable business. How fear of judgement and professional expectations can hold Occupational Therapists back. Why you don't have to copy somebody else's business model to succeed. How to recognise your strengths and build around what genuinely interests you. Why personal growth and business growth often happen together. How to move away from hustle culture and create a business that supports your life. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call : https://otfreedom.bekieakins.com/widget/booking/JfKQUgoHVwsRF5gqBs4W Meet Meg Smeraglia Meg Smeraglia, OTR/L, is a Lifestyle Designer who blends her expertise in Human Design and holistic Occupational Therapy with practical, whole-person support. She helps clients better understand themselves a
- 2 weeks ago39 min
160. Occupational Therapist Business: How to Stop Fearing Judgement on Social Media
Why does being visible on social media feel so uncomfortable for so many occupational therapists? In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins is joined by Katja Naia to explore visibility, confidence, rejection and finding your voice in business. They discuss why OTs can become trapped in overthinking, rules and fear of judgement, even when there is a much bolder business idea they secretly want to create. Katja also shares how she supports entrepreneurs with voice work, nervous-system regulation and somatic practices to help them feel more grounded and confident when showing up online. The conversation also explores criticism, fear of rejection and what happens when you begin expressing stronger opinions and allowing more of yourself into your business. If you are an OT who second-guesses every post or worries what other people will think, this episode is for you. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call : https://otfreedom.bekieakins.com/widget/booking/JfKQUgoHVwsRF5gqBs4W Meet Katja Naia Katja Naia is a Voice Alchemist, singer, sound healer and sacred music producer. Through her work with voice, sound and embodied practices, she supports people to reconnect with their authentic expression and feel more confident sharing their voice. Her work brings together voice exploration, nervous-system awareness and somatic practices, creating space for people to explore what may be holding them back from expressing themselves fully. In this conversation, Katja shares her perspective on the fear of being judged, the stories we tell ourselves about how others might react, and how these fears can affect the way we express ourselves, both personally and professionally. Connect with Katja Naia Instagram: @katja.naia.medicine YouTube: @katjanaia Website: https://www.katja-naia.com/ You can also explore Katja’s music and other offerings through her website. About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for
- 3 weeks ago33 min
159. The OT Wage Kept Me Trapped. Time and Location Freedom Put Me Back in Control of My Family.
If someone you love got seriously ill tomorrow on the other side of the world, could you just get up and go? Or would you be sat in a staff room checking the rota, counting your remaining annual leave days, and worrying about who would cover your caseload? I’ve been in both positions. Years ago, when a family crisis hit, a low OT wage and a rigid work structure kept me trapped when my children needed me at home. A few weeks ago, when my mum suddenly needed open heart surgery in Australia, my reality looked completely different. This episode isn't about sipping cocktails on a beach while a business magically runs itself. It's an honest look at how building an online business for Occupational Therapists put me back in control of my family, and why time and location freedom are closer than you might think. IN THIS EPISODE The contrast between handling a major family medical crisis on an OT contract versus running my own business. What Daniel Pink’s research on autonomy and Bronnie Ware’s The Top Five Regrets of the Dying reveal about how clinicians work. The no-filter truth about leaving a low OT wage, working a 12-hour week, and relying on a team while travelling. How having an independent income gave me the strength to leave a marriage that wasn't working and take my kids away for three months. Why the 40-hour working week is a 100-year-old factory rule, and why time and location freedom come before full financial freedom. Three honest questions to ask yourself this week to start moving towards being "free enough". Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.
- 4 weeks ago28 min
158. OTs - You Don't Need Permission to Lead
Are you waiting for permission or another qualification before calling yourself a leader? Many Occupational Therapists spend years justifying their value and explaining what they do, conditioning themselves to shrink instead of claiming their space. Meanwhile, creators with zero clinical background are stepping onto digital platforms, influencing your target audience, and building massive reach. In this episode, Beki Eakins breaks down why OTs hold back from Occupational Therapy business leadership and how modern "social leadership" has completely replaced old institutional authority. Whether you are a confident practitioner scaling globally or catching yourself saying you are just a "jack of all trades," growing a freedom-based OT business requires stepping up online. Beki challenges the habit of hiding behind extra credentials and shows why taking action comes long before feeling ready. In this episode, you'll discover: • How workplace conditioning trains OTs to shrink rather than lead • Why modern social leadership allows anyone to build trust and influence online • The hidden cost to the profession when qualified OTs stay silent • Why readiness only shows up after you take imperfect action • How human design, performance coaching, and voice alchemy build business confidence Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.
- Oct 2, 202635 min
157. Something a Bit Leftfield Is the Whole Point: Why the Spiritual OTs Are Winning
What if the part of your work that feels a little too different is actually the thing that could make your OT business stand out? In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins explores spirituality, holistic practice and why so many occupational therapists keep parts of themselves hidden from their professional lives. From breathwork, meditation and yoga to human design, somatic practices, poetry and other less traditional approaches, Beki discusses what happens when OTs begin creating businesses that reflect more of who they actually are. She also explores the fear of peer judgement, the pressure to fit inside a traditional version of occupational therapy, and why an OT’s first business idea is not always their bravest one. This episode also looks at the importance of staying within appropriate professional, ethical and regulatory boundaries while finding a business model, voice and offer that genuinely feel aligned. If you are an OT who has ever wondered whether your interests are “too leftfield” for your professional life, this conversation is for you. Listen to Episode 157 now. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.
- Sep 25, 202630 min
156. Why Your OT Content Is Boring (And How to Fix It)
OTs, your content might be professional, accurate and completely forgettable. In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins explores why so much occupational therapy marketing sounds the same and why words such as “holistic”, “evidence-based”, “person-centred” and “bespoke” are not enough to make an OT business stand out. Beki looks at how clinical training can influence the way occupational therapists communicate online, why your audience cares more about solving their problem than the PDF or programme you created, and how storytelling, stronger copywriting and a recognisable brand voice can make your marketing more human. She also discusses what happens when OT business owners delegate social media or rely on AI before developing their own voice, and why written communication and confident selling are two skills every OT entrepreneur needs to develop. If you are an occupational therapist building an online business, private practice or personal brand and your content is not creating conversations, enquiries or sales, this episode will help you see why. Listen to Episode 156 now. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.
- Sep 18, 202634 min
155. The Deep Breath Moment: The Point Right Before a Client Makes It
What happens immediately before an OT business finally starts to move? Beki Eakins has seen the same pattern again and again with occupational therapists inside the OT Freedom Collective. A client can spend weeks or months overthinking, perfecting, changing direction and feeling as though nothing is working. Then something shifts. There is a decision, often accompanied by a very noticeable deep breath, and suddenly their visibility, confidence, action and sales momentum begin to change. In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki explores what she calls the deep breath moment, the point where an OT stops hiding, decides to back themselves and starts taking the actions they had previously been avoiding. Beki talks about the difference between genuine business-building and “busy work”, why visibility can feel threatening, how self-belief affects sales, and why breakthroughs are often followed by a wobble of self-doubt. She also explores the psychology and physiology behind the moment, including breathwork, nervous system regulation, decision-making and the space between what happens to us and how we choose to respond. If you’re an occupational therapist building a private practice, online OT business, programme or high-ticket offer and you feel as though you’ve been working constantly without really moving forward, this episode will give you something important to think about. Because sometimes the next level of your OT business doesn’t need another website, funnel or strategy. It needs you to stop hiding and make the decision. Listen to Episode 155 of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast now. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online business Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here About the Host Beki Eakins is a business mindset and lifestyle coach for occupational therapists. After leaving traditional OT practice, she has helped hundreds of OTs worldwide design aligned online businesses that support freedom, income, and purpose, without burning out.
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The Podcast that shows OTs how to build a life of freedom using skills they already have!Tired of feeling overworked, underpaid, and stuck in a system that doesn’t value your worth? It’s time to break free.Welcome to OT Yourself to Freedom, the only podcast that teaches Occupational Therapists across the world how to sell high-ticket offers online — using the skills they already have. Hosted by Beki Eakins, a former OT turned business coach, this podcast dives deep into: ✔ How to create a profitable, freedom-based business without burnout ✔ The truth about selling high-ticket offers (and why it’s the fastest way to success) ✔ The long way vs. the shortcut to freedom – no sugar-coating, just facts ✔ Real stories from OTs who’ve made it (or are making it right now!)We don’t do fluff. We don’t do overwhelm. We give you the real, actionable strategies to take your OT skills online, build a business that actually pays, and create a life you love. Ready to OT Yourself to
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