Hosted by former-OT turned business coach Beki Eakins, OT Yourself To Freedom is a podcast for occupational therapists who want practical strategies, honest stories, and business insights to help them build a life and career with more freedom.
In early January 2026, Theratrak Founder and Occupational Therapist Laura Simmons, was featured on the podcast sharing her story of starting a tech company to improve the lives of allied health professionals.
“Let's get rid of the paper handout. Let's get rid of the 40 minute emails that nobody likes writing out.” - Laura Simmons, Occupational Therapist & Founder of Theratrak
Listen on Spotify to OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast with Laura Simmons
Listen to the episode with Laura on OT Yourself To Freedom to learn more about:
Why paper handouts and long follow-up emails often fail (and what works better).
How Theratrak helps therapists send home therapy activities and track what happens between sessions.
How gamification (badges, rewards, avatars) supports engagement for children and families.
What therapists should know if they ever want to build a digital product: cost, sustainability, and the reality of “making it work.”
How digital tools can reduce travel/time barriers and increase clinician confidence by showing what’s actually happening at home.
Mindset, confidence, and resilience as a female founder in tech.
“Our research found that parents feel more confident with therapy programs when using Theratrak. We have other research that shows how a clinic used Theratrak to bridge the gap for waiting lists - then those parents were more engaged in therapy long-term. We know parents feel more confident when using Theratrak.” - Laura Simmons, Occupational Therapist & Founder of Theratrak
This episode is for allied health professionals, and in particular for Occupational Therapists, who want home programs to actually stick - without chasing families, rewriting the same instructions, or spending evenings on admin.
Laura shares why Theratrak was built, what changes when therapy is easier to deliver and easier to follow at home, and why visibility of progress matters for clinicians and families alike.
