In this episode, I have a conversation with Audrey Kao — a registered social worker (RSW) and practicing therapist based in Toronto, Canada. She also creates content on Youtube where she shares & discusses tools for improving our work lives, relationships, and overall mental health.
***If you are a healthcare professional contemplating switching or pivoting careers/ job settings… this episode is for you!
“Popular Career Advice I Wish I Ignored”
> https://youtu.be/dCHKHjHd-iw?si=yuQ1nwAXpn3zV_lU
(0:52) Who is Audrey Kao?
(2:18) Navigating the “early days” of figuring out what career or profession you might want to pursue
(9:03) Audrey’s experiences starting out as a new grad social worker in the hospital setting
(10:47) Quick shoutout to occupational therapists out there :)
(11:48) The moment you felt the need to leave and pivot from your role as a hospital social worker | reflecting on meaningful work & burnout
(17:32) 2 important lessons you learned from your social work experience
(22:46) Self-care & burnout
(26:02) Finally taking the leap : transitioning to being a therapist
(28:35) Why did you decide to focus on “relationships & attachment” as a therapist?
(32:32) The importance of nourishing our meaningful relationships and connections | navigating friendships as adults
(35:40) Why did you decide on private practice as a therapist?
(38:51) What is your “typical” day like as a therapist?
(42:43) What are some of your favorite aspects of being a therapist?
(44:10) What are some of the challenging aspects in your current role as a therapist?
(46:21) Any memorable stories with patients in your therapy practice so far?
(47:47) What piece of advice might you give a college student interested in becoming a therapist?
(50:24) Motivation/story behind starting your YouTube channel?
(56:50) Discovering Audrey’s Youtube Video “Popular Career Advice I Wish I Ignored” [ https://youtu.be/dCHKHjHd-iw?si=yuQ1nwAXpn3zV_lU ]
(1:04:08) Final piece of advice for anyone hesitant about leaving their job and pursuing what they truly want to do?
(1:06:58) BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND
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