Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT is a podcast series designed by students and faculty of the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy to inform and entertain occupational therapy practitioners, students, educators, and our friends; and to bring the voices of leaders, innovators and advocates in the field to a wider audience. ]]> https://chan.usc.edu/media/trojanstalkot audioboom.com Mon, 11 May 2026 13:07:39 +0000 en https://audioboom.com/i/38615150.jpg Trojans Talk OT https://chan.usc.edu/media/trojanstalkot false Trojans Talk OT webmaster@chan.usc.edu 9d7f9bac-8af0-57a1-bfb9-7f492c657154 USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy https://audioboom.com/channels/5064595.rss episodic S4 Ep2: Doctoral Capstone Showcase in Pediatrics with Jadyn Koss https://audioboom.com/posts/8820107 2 Doctoral Capstone Showcase in Pediatrics with Jadyn Koss 4 1312 false full On this episode of the Trojans Talk OT Podcast, co-hosts Mason and Esther interview Jadyn Koss, a recent graduate of USC Chan’s Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program. 

Jadyn Koss completed her OTD residency in the early intervention pediatric setting and joined us on the episode to showcase her unique doctoral capstone project, which focused on revitalizing parent education for her patient population. In addition to her capstone showcase, we had the pleasure of hearing from Jadyn’s personal experience within the Level 2B-Capstone process. 

Listen in and hear her first-hand advice about navigating the OTD Capstone experience, embracing the pediatric patient landscape, thriving in OT school, and everything else along the way!]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:39 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-12-17:/posts/8820107 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT S4 Ep1: Welcoming Our New Co-Host: Esther Kim https://audioboom.com/posts/8789650 1 Welcoming Our New Co-Host: Esther Kim 4 901 false full On this episode of the Trojans Talk OT Podcast, co-hosts Mason and new-to-the-podcast Esther Kim kick off the 4th season by introducing Esther, who talks about her passions and shares her personal story of what brought her into occupational therapy.

They discuss transitioning into the third and final year of their Occupational Therapy Doctorate program and dive into level 2B fieldwork and capstone projects in the adult physical rehabilitation setting.

Join us to learn about our brand new co-host and get a sneak peek at this season's future episodes!]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:30:53 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-10-10:/posts/8789650 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT S3 Ep3: The Occupation of Student Leadership https://audioboom.com/posts/8766933 3 The Occupation of Student Leadership 3 1642 false full On this episode of the Trojans Talk OT Podcast, Co-Hosts Mason and Jaida discuss the ins and outs of student leadership opportunities for USC Chan OT students.

Join in to hear the breakdown of USC Chan Division opportunities, including identity-based affinity spaces and nationally recognized organizations.

Additionally, hear from special guest Alyssa Dharmawan, current 2nd year OTD student, and co-chair of the Occupational Therapy and Science Council (OTSC) at USC Chan, as she describes her passions for pursuing student leadership opportunities in graduate school, key takeaways from her year in the position, and her organization’s biggest accomplishments!]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2025 01:42:57 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-23:/posts/8766933 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT S3 Ep2: Breaking Down Occupational Therapy Conference Season https://audioboom.com/posts/8661525 2 Breaking Down Occupational Therapy Conference Season 3 2061 false full On this episode of the Trojans Talk OT Podcast, Co-Hosts Mason and Jaida break down one of the most exciting seasons of professional and academic occupational therapy: Conference Season. Mason “hit the streets” to hear from two current occupational therapy students about their experience attending AOTA Hill Day. Additionally, hear from special guest Dr. Samia Rafeedie, President of the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC), who came onto the podcast to give us the inside scoop of this year’s annual OTAC Conference. Listen in to hear us discuss the key details of OT conferences, from firsthand experiences to expert advice, and importantly, learn more about student opportunities to attend them.]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:07:18 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-02-28:/posts/8661525 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT S3 Ep1: New Hosts, and a New Season of Trojans Talk OT https://audioboom.com/posts/8587521 1 New Hosts, and a New Season of Trojans Talk OT 3 2171 false full Welcome to Season 3 of the Trojans Talk OT Podcast! In this season’s pilot episode you will get to know your co-hosts, Mason Suba & Jaida Cruz, and explore their unique experiences discovering OT, finding USC Chan, and moving to Los Angeles. Stay tuned for future episodes, featured guests, and more!]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:40:16 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2024-10-10:/posts/8587521 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT S2 Ep2: The Longest Year Became Even Longer: OT's Treatment Development of Long COVID w/ Dr. Jamie Wilcox https://audioboom.com/posts/8059951 2 The Longest Year Became Even Longer: OT's Treatment Development of Long COVID w/ Dr. Jamie Wilcox 2 2164 false full The pandemic led a lot of healthcare workers into uncharted territory and even more so when long COVID brought patients to search for answers at healthcare facilities where they didn't quite exist yet. Listen to this episode where Elaina interviews Dr. Jamie Wilcox, a recognized leader in COVID-19 and post-COVID care about long COVID and OT's role in treating its impact on clients' daily occupations.

Resources provided by Dr. Jamie Wilcox
https://www.keckmedicine.org/covid-recovery-clinic/
https://www.wearebodypolitic.com/covid-19
https://www.meaction.net/resource/pacing-and-management-guide/
https://www.rcot.co.uk/conserving-energy

Music credits
Fashion Chill, by Coma Media
https://pixabay.com/music/beats-fashion-chill-11950/
Sexy Fashion Beats, by Coma Media
https://pixabay.com/music/beats-sexy-fashion-beats-simulate-11176/ ]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 03:39:37 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2022-04-04:/posts/8059951 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT S2 Ep1: Connections, CommunOT, and a New Era https://audioboom.com/posts/8006878 1 Connections, CommunOT, and a New Era 2 1859 false full Elaina kicks off Season 2 by interviewing one of the Trojans Talk OT podcast originators, Alyssa Concha-Chavez. They chat about how they discovered occupational therapy, their OT journeys, mentoring relationships, and how important community is to them in their personal and professional lives. Listen to also hear more about the early days of this podcast and where Season 2 is headed.

Music Credits
Fashion Chill by Coma Media
https://pixabay.com/music/beats-fashion-chill-11950/

Sexy Fashion Beats by Coma Media
https://pixabay.com/music/beats-sexy-fashion-beats-11176/ ]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:50:53 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2022-01-04:/posts/8006878 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT S1 Ep8: “The Longest Year” — a hospital-based occupational therapist reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic https://audioboom.com/posts/7975380 8 “The Longest Year” — a hospital-based occupational therapist reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic 1 1237 false full For so many frontline health clinicians around the nation and world, 2020 felt like the longest year of their entire careers. From the earliest hints of coming calamity in the spring, to receiving her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in December, hospital-based occupational therapist and University of Southern California faculty member Carnie Lewis looks back at “The Longest Year.” Published in the Fall 2020/Winter 2021 issue of the USC Chan Magazine.]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:12:54 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-08:/posts/7975380 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT S1 Ep7: Dilemmas of Disability: Language, Media, and Perceptions (Part 3) https://audioboom.com/posts/7975355 7 Dilemmas of Disability: Language, Media, and Perceptions (Part 3) 1 1269 false full Allison Cameron Gray, a talented young actress/comedian, uses humor to influence perceptions of disability.

Podcast Contributors
Allison Cameron Gray, Writer, Actress, and Comedian

Music Credits
Empty Rooms, by ghost
]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2021 23:08:10 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-07:/posts/7975355 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT S1 Ep6: Dilemmas of Disability: Language, Media, and Perceptions (Part 2) https://audioboom.com/posts/7975354 6 Dilemmas of Disability: Language, Media, and Perceptions (Part 2) 1 1469 false full We hear excerpts from a panel at Writers Guild of America, West on the portrayals of people with disabilities in television and film. This panel titled, People First: Real Disabilities, Reel Stories, was presented by Hollywood, Health & Society, a program of the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center.

Podcast Contributors
Ann Neville-Jan, Former associate chair of curriculum and faculty and associate professor
David Radcliff, writer and member of WGA Committee for Writers with Disabilities
People First: Real Disabilities, Reel Stories (full panel video at YouTube)

Music Credits
Borealis, by pjmny1
A new beginning, by bensound
Tenderness, by bensound
]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2021 23:05:20 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-07:/posts/7975354 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT S1 Ep5: Dilemmas of Disability: Language, Media, and Perceptions (Part 1) https://audioboom.com/posts/7975353 5 Dilemmas of Disability: Language, Media, and Perceptions (Part 1) 1 1429 false full In this three-part episode, we explore the dilemmas surrounding disability. Our student producers, Alyssa Concha, Robert Russow, and Carly Wasserman, discuss the way we talk about disability and how it is portrayed in media with Ann Neville-Jan and Allison Cameron Gray.
Dedicated to Dr. Ann Neville-Jan and her family.

Dr. Ann Neville-Jan talks about language and disability. She shares stories from her experiences living, working, and teaching as a woman with a disability.

Podcast Contributors
Ann Neville-Jan, Former associate chair of curriculum and faculty and associate professor

Music Credits
Blue Circles, (ft. CSoul) by unreal_dm 
Reverie (ft. Pitx), by Ghost
Floating Shells, by Daysuit
La Madeline Au Truffe, by Jeris
Empty Rooms, by Ghost
]]> Sun, 07 Nov 2021 23:02:33 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-07:/posts/7975353 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT S1 Ep4: Innovative Access: Beyond getting in the door https://audioboom.com/posts/7974396 4 Innovative Access: Beyond getting in the door 1 1728 false full This short podcast highlights the innovative work of Roger Ideishi and Ingrid Kanics, two creative OTs collaborating with organizations outside of the healthcare field. We learn how OTs make great advocates for creating a more culturally rich and accessible community experiences for children with disabilities and their families. We hope you are inspired by the work of these great OTs!

Roger Ideishi
Dr. Ideishi is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA. His area of research and practice is concerned with access and participation of children with special needs and their families in everyday community experience. He serves as a clinical advisor to the accessibility programs at the Imagination Stage, Bethesda, MD; the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC; the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC; New Jersey Academy of Aquatic Sciences, Camden, NJ; and the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA. He has directed several community demonstration and research projects partnering with schools, preschools, and early intervention programs to develop inclusive and accessible programming at theaters and museums. He can be contacted at r.ideishi@usciences.edu.

Ingrid M. Kanics, OTR/L
Ingrid Kanics is the president of Kanics Inclusive Design Services, LLC. Feel free to contact her at inclusiveplay@mindspring.com, or visit Ingrid’s business Facebook page. Interested in more on inclusive play? Visit Play For Life.

Music Credits
Finally Moving (remix), by Pretty Lights.
Dope, by grapes (feat. alexplaysguitar), is licensed under a Creative Commons license.
Empty rooms, by _ghost, is licensed under a Creative Commons license.
The Joy Jacket, by Pitx (feat. Unreal_dm), is licensed under a Creative Commons license.
Maybe Tomorrow, by Pretty Lights.
Used with permission.
]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2021 06:35:10 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-05:/posts/7974396 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT S1 Ep3: ConFriends https://audioboom.com/posts/7974395 3 ConFriends 1 1230 false full This short podcast takes a close look at the OTAC Conference experience from the student perspective. We feature several interviews with students coming in from all over California representing Milligan College, the University of Southern California, San Jose State University, and the University of St. Augustine. We also hear from OTAC’s Alann Salvador and USC’s very own Sarah Kelly.

Music Credits
Artist: Pretty Lights
Albums: Filling Up The City Skies Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
Tracks: My Other Love, The Time Has Come, Maybe Tomorrow, Fill Your Eyes, At Last I Am Free
Used with permission.
]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2021 06:28:56 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-05:/posts/7974395 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT S1 Ep2: Not all fun and games, but kind of… https://audioboom.com/posts/7974392 2 Not all fun and games, but kind of… 1 835 false full This is the first of a series of podcast shorts (20 min or less) about conference experiences. This episode focuses on the Expo at the OTAC conference this past October. We hear about exciting new products in the world or rehab, and a reminder that OT associations are always there waiting for us to jump in and get involved. Conferences have a lot to offer… take a listen!

Podcast Contributors
Blue Marble Game Co., Forward Day & Ralph Santos.

Music Credits
café connection, by morgantj, is licensed under a Creative Commons license.
Twilight of the Cinema, by septahelix, is licensed under a Creative Commons license.
The Joy Jacket, by Pitx (feat. Unreal_dm), is licensed under a Creative Commons license.
Dope, by grapes (feat. alexplaysguitar), is licensed under a Creative Commons license.
Constructions normales (Je ne suis pas un remix), by vo1k1 (feat. Morusque), is licensed under a Creative Commons license.
]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2021 06:23:16 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-05:/posts/7974392 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT S1 Ep1: A Conversation with Dr. Samia Rafeedie https://audioboom.com/posts/7974379 1 A Conversation with Dr. Samia Rafeedie 1 4069 false full Episode 1 features Dr. Samia Rafeedie, a clinical professor of Occupational Therapy at USC. The three-part interview begins with a discussion regarding membership in professional organizations. Dr. Rafeedie passionately breaks down how other practices are infringing the domain of occupational therapy and calls to action everyone who has not yet joined AOTA or their state organization to help save the profession.]]> Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:28:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2021-11-05:/posts/7974379 Trojans Talk OT Trojans Talk OT