# 139. Why OTs Are Perfectly Positioned to Lead the Somatic Nervous System Revolution with Sarita Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/ot-yourself-to-freedom-6665935/139-why-ots-are-perfectly-positioned-to-lead-the-somatic-nervous-system-revolution-with-sarita Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/ot-yourself-to-freedom-6665935/139-why-ots-are-perfectly-positioned-to-lead-the-somatic-nervous-system-revolution-with-sarita.md Podcast: [OT Yourself to Freedom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ot-yourself-to-freedom-6665935) Published: 2026-05-29T06:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.bekieakins.com/podcasts/ot-yourself-to-freedom/episodes/2149209953 Audio file: https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149209953.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ot-yourself-to-freedom-6665935/episodes/139-why-ots-are-perfectly-positioned-to-lead-the-somatic-nervous-system-revolution-with-sarita Duration seconds: 2144 ## Resource Occupational Therapy is changing. More Occupational Therapists are questioning burnout, stress, and the sustainability of traditional practice models, and exploring new ways of working that support both client outcomes and practitioner wellbeing. In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom , we explore how somatic practices and nervous system regulation are transforming the way OTs work, think, and support their clients. This conversation goes beyond theory and into real clinical application, looking at how Occupational Therapists can integrate body-based approaches safely, ethically, and within scope of practice. We discuss OT burnout, trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, and why so many practitioners are feeling disconnected from the profession they once loved. This episode also highlights how understanding your own nervous system can directly impact your clinical presence, confidence, and long-term career sustainability. Whether you are an early career OT, an experienced clinician, or someone exploring a more aligned and holistic approach to practice, this episode will challenge how you think about Occupational Therapy today. 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… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ot-yourself-to-freedom-6665935/episodes/139-why-ots-are-perfectly-positioned-to-lead-the-somatic-nervous-system-revolution-with-sarita/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/ot-yourself-to-freedom-6665935/139-why-ots-are-perfectly-positioned-to-lead-the-somatic-nervous-system-revolution-with-sarita.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.