192 – The Blessing of Not Fitting In ft Mallory Reilly
From Occupied by Brock Cook
June 8, 2026 · 1h 46m
About this episode
Brock Cook interviews Mallory Reilly about her unique approach to occupational therapy and the challenges of fitting into traditional professional roles.
In this episode of Occupied, Brock sits down with Mallory Reilly, an occupational therapist who never quite felt like she fit the traditional OT mould. Rather than forcing herself into a version of practice that didn’t feel right, Mallory forged her own path — blending her OT knowledge, clinical reasoning, and passion for physical training into a practice that feels authentic, meaningful, and impactful. This conversation explores what it feels like to not quite belong in the expected professional boxes, the courage it takes to build something different, and how occupational therapists can use their unique interests and strengths to shape practice in ways that truly fit. We explore the breakdown of the profession from an occupational science perspective to see if we can find why many people experience this misalignment. Instagram: @OccupiedPodcastFacebook: Occupied Podcast Host: Brock Cook Subscribe now and never miss an episode!
People in this episode
Host: Brock Cook
Guest: Mallory Reilly
Topics covered
- occupational therapy
- professional identity
- authentic practice
- clinical reasoning
- physical training
- occupational science
Keywords
- occupational therapy
- Mallory Reilly
- authentic practice
- clinical reasoning
- physical training
- professional identity
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Organizations: Occupied Podcast
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