Episode 3: Belonging-Centred Practice With Guest Alice Hortop

Episode 3: Belonging-Centred Practice With Guest Alice Hortop

Author: Carlyn Neek - OT Entrepreneur Coach, Educator, Founder of ACTivate Vitality December 16, 2022 Duration: 1:04:30

Well behaved women seldom make history. That is what Alice's shirt said when I met her in the UK in the fall of 2022. I knew we'd get along famously at that point. Alice Hortop has made conscious rebellion an art form. In this episode of The Brave OT Podcast, Alice shares how she sees human occupation as more belonging-centred than independence-focused and it makes a world of sense.  She describes the process she took to deconstruct the common concept and explored it with curiosity and experience to come up with another way of seeing our focus as occupational therapists. 

We talk a lot about navigating our own well-being as humans who happen to be occupational therapists including themes of overfunctioning, isolation, involuntary childlessness, striving, and productivity as a value. As serious as that sounds, you'll be sure to laugh along with us.

Please pop into my Facebook group, OTs Rising Together, and let's keep the conversation going.

Connect with Alice in her Facebook group, The Belonging Movement, to learn more about belonging-centred practice.


Hosted by Carlyn Neek, an OT entrepreneur coach and educator, The BRAVE OT Podcast | Real Conversations with Occupational Therapy Trailblazers is a space for honest dialogue about the evolving landscape of occupational therapy. This isn't about abstract theory; it's grounded in the real-world experiences of practitioners who are actively reshaping their careers and the profession itself. Each conversation delves into what it means to build a meaningful practice, whether that's in clinical settings, through entrepreneurial ventures, or by advocating for systemic change. You'll hear stories of navigating challenges, redefining success beyond burnout, and discovering innovative ways to serve clients. The discussions naturally weave together the science of occupational therapy with the practicalities of business and the social impact of the work. Listening to this podcast feels like joining a candid mentorship circle, one that values curiosity and growth over perfection. It’s for OTs who are ready to examine their assumptions, try new approaches, and find a deeper sense of fulfillment in their professional journey. Carlyn brings her perspective as the founder of ACTivate Vitality to these interviews, fostering talks that are both supportive and provocatively thoughtful, always aimed at empowering therapists to live their mission more fully.
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