{"podcast":{"title":"OT Yourself to Freedom","slug":"ot-yourself-to-freedom-6665935","podcast_index_feed_id":6665935,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147507728/feed","website_url":"https://www.bekieakins.com/podcasts/ot-yourself-to-freedom","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/site/179514/podcasts/d06ca5-5218-60d1-a300-5b5b7a25c83f_74f4d125-12ed-4e35-a132-2e3121e2fa4a.jpg","author":"Beki Eakins","episode_count":147,"summary":"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 Freedom? Hit play and let’s get started.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T14:23:16.078907+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ot-yourself-to-freedom-6665935"},"episode":{"title":"136. OT Pay in 2026: Why Occupational Therapists Are Still Underpaid and the One Shift That Changes Everything","slug":"136-ot-pay-in-2026-why-occupational-therapists-are-still-underpaid-and-the-one-shift-that-changes-everything","published_at":"2026-05-08T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ot-yourself-to-freedom-6665935/136-ot-pay-in-2026-why-occupational-therapists-are-still-underpaid-and-the-one-shift-that-changes-everything","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ot-yourself-to-freedom-6665935","url":"https://www.bekieakins.com/podcasts/ot-yourself-to-freedom/episodes/2149203459","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149203459.mp3","summary":"You studied for years. You carry complex caseloads. You change people’s lives. So why does your pay as an occupational therapist still feel… limited? In this episode of OT Yourself to Freedom Podcast, Beki dives into the reality of OT salaries in 2026, and why so many occupational therapists feel financially capped despite their skills and experience. This is an honest conversation about money in healthcare, the trade-off between income and fulfilment, and the one shift that can change how you earn completely. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why occupational therapists are still underpaid in 2026 • The real reason OT income has a ceiling in traditional roles • Why moving up bands or into management doesn’t always solve it • The hidden cost of trading time for money in healthcare • What “security” in an OT job really means • The shift from selling time to selling transformation • How private pay and online business models change your earning potential Who this is for: This episode is for occupational therapists who: • Feel underpaid or financially stretched • Are questioning their long-term career progression • Want to earn more without burning out • Are curious about alternative income streams or online business   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&n…","meta_description":"You studied for years. You carry complex caseloads. You change people’s lives. So why does your pay as an occupational therapist still feel… limited? 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