whole family mindset magic, with occupational therapist Ivan Hardcastle [S3E5]
On this episode of Hoorf, host Elle Billing welcomes Ivan Hardcastle, an occupational therapist whose 15-year journey led him to make a radical choice - stepping away from a high-stress, high-volume clinical partnership to create a private practice centered on quality care. These days, Ivan runs an innovative online coaching program helping parents and school staff support children with emotional regulation and sensory needs. The conversation takes a creative turn as Ivan shares his passions for theater and woodworking, essential elements of maintaining balance in life. His perspective on slowing down and building genuine connections resonates deeply. As an OT who prioritizes both practical skills and human connection, Ivan brings a refreshing approach to the care-based fields that emphasizes genuine understanding over quick fixes.
Links to Ivan’s website, as well as all other resource links, are in the full show notes at hoorfpodcast.com
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Guest Spotlight: Ivan Hardcastle
image: Ivan Hardcastle is a white man in his early 40s, with short brown hair and a trim brown beard flecked with grey. He is posing in front of a vast canyon, with a wide cheerful smile, and deep, warm smile lines crisscrossing his face.
Ivan Hardcastle is a registered and licensed occupational therapist with experience since 2007 in parent and professional education and clinical outpatient pediatric settings. He specializes in education and treatment of emotional regulation, autism, sensory integration dysfunction, pediatric incontinence, and a wide variety of additional pediatric diagnoses and disorders. Ivan has been a local and state presenter since 2008 for schools, behavioral specialists, Early Years Idaho Health and Welfare State Conference, PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) Idaho Conference, Idaho Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, and varied other in-person and virtual presentations. Ivan helps families and professionals grow and succeed through high quality online coaching that transforms families and individuals.
Website: https://www.castletwinfalls.com