Our Stories: Connecting Beyond the Story

By American Therapeutic Recreation Association

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Welcome to Our Stories: Connecting Beyond the Story, an ATRA podcast. This podcast creates space for conversations that move beyond storytelling to explore purpose, practice, and impact in recreational therapy. Through shared experiences and professional insight, we connect the stories we hear to the work we do every day—supporting professional growth and effective practice across settings.

Episode Date
Innovative Models in Recreation Therapy: Integrating Experiential Learning & Global Cultural Competency
Sep 28, 2026
Intentional Integration: Leveraging Adaptive Sports for Wellness Advocacy and Veteran Reintegration
Jun 08, 2026
The LOVE Approach for Living with Dementia: A Family Ecosystem Perspective
Apr 06, 2026
Senses Activation and Nature-Based Therapeutic Practices: A Conversation with Re-Tx Yourself
Mar 02, 2026
The Journey to Arts and Rec: A Recreational Therapy Entrepreneur's Story with Julie Quill
Mar 09, 2025
Cultural Connections in Recreational Therapy: What Study Abroad Taught Us
Feb 28, 2025
Creating Safe leisure Spaces: The Role of Libraries in Community Mental Health with Lake Seif
Jan 14, 2025
The Power of Team Building in Recreational Therapy with Jeff Witman
Dec 09, 2024
Loneliness, Connection, and the Recreational Therapist's Role in the Community with Steve Wheeler
Oct 28, 2024
Don't Say "No," Say "How?": Fostering Inclusion at Overnight Camp and Beyond with Keshet
Oct 14, 2024
Overcoming Adversity through Adaptive Sports with Lonnie Bedwell
May 24, 2024
Connecting through Education with Brit Oom
May 17, 2024
The Ripple Effect of Connection with Jennifer Hinton
May 10, 2024
Engagement: Brave, Small Steps with Tara Shibbani
May 01, 2024
Believing in the Impact You Make with Dawn
Apr 19, 2024
Embracing Change: The Path to Resilience with Dyann
Apr 15, 2024
(Re)Connections and Community in Recreational Therapy with Brent Wolfe
Apr 05, 2024
From Business Mogul to Camp Founder with Dick Sesler
Dec 01, 2023
How to Find your Niche, and have a Purpose Driven Career during the Hard Days with Meagan Young
Oct 06, 2023
Accepting Life After Brain Injury with Carole Starr
Sep 22, 2023
Why Be Involved? with Dawn DeVries
Sep 08, 2023
Try New Experiences! with Sami Santana, Sorrell Santos, and Christine
Aug 25, 2023
Bonus Episode: Office Hours with Dyann!
Aug 24, 2023
Mental Health, Burn Out, and Finding your "Why" with Veronica Rosales
Jun 23, 2023
Get out of your comfort zone, take a calculated risk with Chelsea Farrington
Jun 09, 2023
How to Live Again with Dan Bigley
Mar 31, 2023
Practicing Empathy with Eric Oba
Mar 17, 2023
Staying Curious with Stefan Wickli
Mar 03, 2023
2023 Recreational Therapy Month Mini-Series: Paving the Way with Tracey Crawford
Feb 24, 2023
2023 Recreational Therapy Month Mini-Series: Pioneering the Profession with Martha Judge
Feb 21, 2023
2023 Recreational Therapy Month Mini-Series: Staying Open to Opportunity with Dr. Breliesha Gilbert
Feb 10, 2023
2023 Recreational Therapy Month Mini-Series: Mentorship with Debbie Robinson and Kelsey Shull
Feb 03, 2023
Episode 10: Recreational Therapy with Refugees with Emily Kegel and Vincenza Alfano
Apr 19, 2022
Episode 9: A Catalyst for Adventure with Eric Gray
Apr 12, 2022
Episode 8: Reimagining our Identity with Taylor Hooker Burns
Mar 29, 2022
Episode 7: Monster Trucks and Motivation with Christopher Byrd
Mar 15, 2022
Episode 6: Making the World a Better Place with Randa Branson
Mar 08, 2022
Episode 5: Who has time for play? with Brent Wolfe
Mar 01, 2022
Bonus Episode: RT Month Recap and Podcast Reflection
Feb 28, 2022
Episode 4: Finding Community with Rocio Alfaro-Miller
Feb 22, 2022
Episode 3: Pursuing Joy with Jeremy Maddox
Feb 15, 2022
Episode 2: Chronic Illness and Slow Leisure with Brandie Magee
Feb 08, 2022
Pilot Episode: Adaptive Sports with Dave Mengyan
Jan 15, 2022