Years after a devastating car accident, Kirsty told her story live on national radio - unknowingly setting in motion a reunion with the Occupational Therapist who changed everything for her.

That OT helped restore Kirsty’s dignity, voice, and purpose - and ultimately inspired her to become an OT herself.

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.

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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

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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 ⁠⁠⁠martina.tierney@seatingmatters.com⁠⁠⁠.

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 ⁠

🚲 The paediatrician said he’d never ride a bike, they were sure of it.But Maureen Clements wasn’t... Instead of focusing on what her son couldn’t do, she got him on a horse and painted the reins red and green to help him learn right and left.And eventually, she got him on a bike. She ran behind him with a video camera and tears in her eyes because this boy, once written off, went on to win cycling medals at the Special Olympics.🥇Maureen, a Community OT with Glasgow City Council, brings heart, ingenuity, and an unshakable belief in her clients.🎧 Hear her incredible story in this latest episode of The Martina Tierney Podcast

🎥Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MartinaTierneyOT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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I’d love to hear what you think of this episode — your feedback helps shape future episodes. And if you know a healthcare professional with a powerful story to share, I’d love to connect.

Drop me an email at ⁠⁠⁠martina.tierney@seatingmatters.com⁠⁠⁠.

If you like what you've heard i'd be really grateful if you could share it with your friends and networks.

Thanks so much for listening and supporting the show!⁠⁠

Martina ⁠