Martina Tierney Podcast

• 13. Healthcare & Lean. Who Cares? | Ryan Tierney, Lean Made Simple Podcast Host

  The latest episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast is live — and it’s a special one. I sat down with my son, Ryan Tierney, the driving force behind Lean at Seating Matters. From the chaos of our early factory days, to discovering Lean, to building a culture that improves outcomes for patients worldwide - Ryan shares how passion, purpose, and small daily improvements transformed not only our business, but the lives of those we serve.💡 In this episode, you’ll hear:Why Lean and occupational therapy are more alike than you thinkHow respect for people and resources drives real changeThe role of visualisation and purpose in creating a meaningful future 🎧 Also available on:🎙️Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4345sYc🎥Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4cgxB2B I’d love to hear what you think - your feedback helps shape future episodes. If you know a healthcare professional with a powerful story to share, please let me know, drop me an email or text anytime at [email protected] / +44 7918 905 297 Thanks so much for tuning in and supporting the show!Martina 

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• 12. A Bullet for my Boss | Paraig O'Brien, Housing Adaptations OT

  Paraig O'Brien is my former boss and an inspiration to me. He has transformed policy around Housing Adaptations for people with disabilities in his native Northern Ireland and across the UK. He shared some eye-opening experiences of being an Allied Health Professional during the Northern Irish "Troubles" conflict period such as the time he was shot or when there was an attempted car-jacking as he tried to deliver bathing equipment to a service user. Cross-departmental collaboration has been a theme throughout his career where he has sought to combine the skillsets of Product Designers, Researchers, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with the feedback from service users and their caregivers to make sure that equipment and services for those living with disabilities really meets their needs. Occupational Therapy is a family affair for Paraig, he was originally inspired by his Aunt Brenda and his daughter as an OT is also now the Long Covid lead for Ireland. Paraig and I discussed our personal experiences of injury and how it has allowed us to really feel what it is to be a patient - vulnerable from loss of function and relying on the help of healthcare professionals in our rehabilitation. Paraig shares his passion for being a keen musician and a sailor. He reflected on how he has had to use his OT skills in a voluntary role he has in a local sailing club for people with issues with mental health or physical disabilities. ***  I’d love to hear what you think of this episode - your feedback helps shape future episodes. If you know of a healthcare professional with a powerful story to share, I’d love to connect. Drop me an email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠.If you like what you've heard I'd be really grateful if you could share it with your friends and on social media. Thanks so much for listening and supporting the show!⁠⁠Martina

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• 11. Stroke, Long Covid & The Open Door | Charlie Chung, AHP Stroke Lead in Scotland

  Charlie Chung presented this year's Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture in the UK "Do You Hold the Door Open for Others?" I loved the thinking behind it... Are we helping others to reach their potential? Am I aware when someone is holding a door open for me, presenting me with an opportunity to grow? Do I accept that opportunity? In this episode we discuss Charlie's storied career so far where he has combined in-depth academic research with very practical application by Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Professionals.He has great knowledge and experience in neurological conditions, particularly Stroke care, having helped create the Stroke Pathway in NHS Lothian. Charlie has been appointed as lead for Post-COVID syndrome in NHS Lothian where they are working to understand it better and finding which treatments might help those living with the condition.We also found out that he is a karaoke king and musician! Charlie tells us about his musical adventures and a Scottish connection to The Beatles.*** I could have recorded another full episode with Charlie, there is lots more still to talk about with him so I hope he'll come back to record another episode. I’d love to hear what you think of this episode - your feedback helps shape future episodes. If you know of a healthcare professional with a powerful story to share, I’d love to connect. Drop me an email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠.If you like what you've heard I'd be really grateful if you could share it with your friends and on social media. Thanks so much for listening and supporting the show!⁠⁠Martina

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• 10. Turning Trauma into Triumph | Kirsty Ryan, Seating Specialist OT, Ireland

  Years after a devastating car accident, Kirsty Ryan told her story live on national radio - unknowingly setting in motion a reunion with the Occupational Therapist who had changed everything for her years before.That OT helped restore Kirsty’s dignity, voice, and purpose - and ultimately inspired her to become an OT herself.*** This episode release was scheduled to coincide with Kirsty's wedding to her partner Kevin! 💍💐Share your marriage tips for the happy couple in the comments below or leave a simple note of congratulations! Kirsty continues to inspire many not only through her work as an Occupational Therapist, a Seating Specialist and as Clinical Training Manager at Seating Matters but also through her powerful personal journey - from patient to Occupational Therapist, and now, to becoming a voice of hope and purpose for others.*** I’d love to hear what you think of this episode with Kirsty - your feedback helps shape future episodes. As with Kirsty's life experience, if you know a healthcare professional with a powerful story to share, I’d love to connect. Drop me an email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠.If you like what you've heard I'd be really grateful if you could share it with your friends and on social media. Thanks so much for listening and supporting the show!⁠⁠Martina

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• 9. From Profound Dyslexia to Huntington's Hero | Alex Fisher, Huntington's Disease Specialist OT

  I was honoured to welcome Alex Fisher, an extraordinary Occupational Therapist and fierce advocate for those living with Huntington’s Disease, to the podcast this week. In this powerful episode, Alex shares deeply moving stories from her volunteer work in Venezuela - where she’s bringing education, dignity, and hope to families impacted by Huntington’s Disease.One story left us speechless: a man, abandoned and alone… but thanks to Alex, he didn’t die that way.💙 Her dedication is nothing short of inspiring, and it’s a privilege to help share her mission.At Seating Matters, one of our phrases that we live by is that we are here to "Give Caregivers the Means to Care." I feel like Alex, her caregiver programme and her whole mission in Venezuela is the perfect embodiment of giving caregivers the means to care and I'm in awe of her work.***Quote from Alex: "I saw that someone who had listened to one of Martina's previous podcasts had said it was like (& I'm paraphrasing) feeling refreshed after having a cuppa with a good friend. I'm seconding that! When I recorded this episode, the warmth & curiosity into the Power of Occupational Therapy from Martina and those at her company is what shines through. If you're not an #Occupationaltherapist, take 30 minutes to listen to the breadth of what OT can bring to your community."🎥Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oq3jnJF4rg8*** I’d love to hear what you think of my chat with Alex, your feedback helps shape future episodes. And, just like Alex, if you know a healthcare professional with a powerful story to share, I’d love to connect. Drop me an email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠.If you like what you've heard i'd be really grateful if you could share it with your friends and on social media. Thanks so much for listening and supporting the show!⁠⁠Martina ⁠

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