In this episode, Nic joins Liam Fagan on the Performance Lab podcast to discuss autism, work, burnout and building a life that is genuinely sustainable. Drawing on lived experience and clinical practice, Nic explores how masking, people pleasing and rigid work expectations contribute to burnout for autistic adults and why nervous system safety matters more than pushing through. The conversation covers boundaries, time blocking, minimum effective dose, work sustainability and the invisible load many autistic people carry, alongside reflections on how an autism diagnosis reshaped Nic’s work and life.
In this episode of the Market Your Clinic podcast, Nic speaks with Gab about building Kintsugi OT as a profitable company of one without burning out. They explore how Nic stays aligned with his values through clear boundaries, a capped workload and turning away referrals that do not fit his niche. Nic shares the systems that keep the practice efficient, including referral checklists, report processes and a weekly case management block. They also discuss growing through relationships and referrers, starting with cold calls and using LinkedIn to build credibility. The conversation touches on working at a natural pace, applying the 80/20 principle, safe AI use in clinical work and the value of dedicated time for big picture planning.
In this OT and Yap episode, Nic joins Nick to explore what neuro affirming occupational therapy looks like for autistic adults, bridging clinical reasoning with lived reality. Nic explains the meaning behind Kintsugi OT and how the kintsugi philosophy informs his approach. They discuss PDA and why support worker education and low demand environments are often the highest leverage intervention. The conversation covers moving away from compliance and masking, practical examples of respectful care and how to avoid assessments and processes that unintentionally reward masking. Nic also outlines the invisible load using an energy battery analogy, shares simple strategies to reduce sensory and cognitive load and highlights the need for adult services to prioritise regulation first.