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73. Nature, Mindfulness, and OT: The Sarah Good Episode

In this episode of the OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki Eakins, Business, Mindset, and Lifestyle Coach for Occupational Therapists, welcomes Sarah Good, an occupational therapist from Ottawa, Canada. Sarah shares her journey from working in palliative care to building a freedom-based private practice focused on mental health, mindfulness, and nature-based therapy.

They discuss the impact of mindfulness on therapists and clients, exploring methods like walk-and-talk therapy and forest bathing. Sarah also shares the challenges and rewards of running a flexible OT business, the role of self-care in sustaining a long-term OT career, and how she helps OTs integrate mindfulness into their own work.

If you’ve ever wondered how to blend mindfulness, nature, and occupational therapy while creating a career that feels aligned and fulfilling - this episode is for you.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

  •  How mindfulness helps therapists prevent burnout and improve client care
  • The power of walk-and-talk therapy and forest bathing in mental health
  •  Why balancing work and life is essential for a sustainable OT career
  • How Sarah transitioned from palliative care to private practice
  • The challenges and rewards of running a flexible OT business
  • How mindfulness can be integrated into OT practice
  • The role of nature in healing and mental wellbeing

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Connect with Sarah

Sarah Good is an occupational therapist and mindfulness educator based in Ottawa, Canada. She runs a private practice supporting clients with mental health challenges, persistent pain, and rehabilitation needs. She also trains OTs worldwide in mindfulness-based practice through her Mindful OT Mastery Programme and Mindfulness Community of Practice.

Email: [email protected]

Mindful OTs Fb group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulots

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-good-76a59aa3/

Fb: https://www.facebook.com/sarahgoodOT

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 businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease..

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Main Topic : 

00:00 Introduction to Beki Eakins and Her Mission

00:44 Special Guest Introduction: Sarah Good

01:49 Sarah's Journey and Work in Occupational Therapy

04:12 The Role of Mindfulness in Sarah's Practice

08:30 Impact of Mindfulness on Clients and OTs

14:45 Integrating Nature into Therapy

25:28 Challenges and Successes in Building a Therapy Business

35:12 Connecting with Sarah and Final Thoughts

About the Podcast

OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom