We couldn’t be prouder and more excited to say that we have officially reached episode 50! From all of us at the show, we want to extend a heartfelt and resounding “thank you” to all the amazing guests who have shared their travel therapy stories, advice, and personalities with us and the rest of the travel community. 

On a bittersweet note, this episode marks the final appearance by our wonderful host, Daryan Van Dellen, who will be pursuing other endeavors and undoubtedly making her mark wherever she goes. Until we know what the future holds for the podcast, we will be halting new episode releases. To keep up with exciting new travel therapy content, make sure to follow @medtravelers—and for all our SLPs out there, check out our @slpfulldisclosure podcast!

In the meantime, to our travel fam—we could not have done any of this without you. Your dedication to following our journey and joining us for each episode along the way has been the reason we love what we do. We only hope that we have provided you with many laughs, interesting stories, and support from the road, to show how much you mean to us. 

Until next time, travel fam!

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

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On this episode, we got to talk with the traveling Nortons about their experiences renovating and living in an Airstream and exploring Northern California. Special guests, Hannah Norton, DPT, and Ryley Norton, DPT, shared the inspiration behind building out an old Airstream for travel therapy, the advantages and disadvantages of living in a mobile home, travel therapy in Northern California, and more. 

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!

We Discuss

• (0:00) Show introduction and Hannah’s and Ryley’s career backgrounds
• (3:45) Hannah’s and Ryley’s initial draw to travel therapy
• (5:50) The Norton’s first travel assignment in Georgia
• (9:38) Deciding to renovate an airstream 
• (15:33) Advantages and disadvantages of traveling in an Airstream 
• (28:13) Travel therapy in Northern California 
• (34:43) Activities to do in Northern California 

About Hannah Norton, DPT & Ryley Norton, DPT

Ryley and Hannah are both physical therapists who have recently transitioned from travel therapy life to permanent positions in northern California. They live in a travel trailer with their dog and love to travel to new places to hike and explore on the weekends. To follow Hannah and Ryley on their future adventures, check them out on Instagram!

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

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On this episode, we dove into Home Health Care and the best aspects of travel therapy. Special guest, Dr. Dani Sunga, PT, DPT, joined us to share her travel PT experience, detailing the best ways to break into Home Health, working in a big city as a female PT, travel therapy in Boston, and more. 

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!

We Discuss

• (0:00) Show introduction and Danielle’s career background 
• (2:33) Preparing to work in different clinical settings 
• (5:08) Navigating a first travel PT assignment during COVID 
• (8:44) Why Home Health?
• (10:49) Breaking into home health 
• (15:18) Home Health in a city as a female PT
• (24:14) Travel Therapy in Boston
• (28:18) Final thoughts on Home Health 

About Dr. Dani Sunga, PT, DPT 

Dani is a travel PT currently on her fifth travel assignment in Boston. Originally from NJ, she got her DPT from Rutgers in 2019 and then went straight into travel therapy, hoping to get out of her comfort zone, meet new people, try out different settings, and travel the country. Since then, Dani has been lucky enough to do all of those things and more! Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, painting, being a foodie, and exploring new cities/towns while taking in all the views! To keep up with Dani’s travel adventures, make sure to follow her on Instagram!

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

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On this edition of Next Stop, we head up to the Pacific Northwest to talk about Washington. Special guest, Stephanie Camper, PT, DPT, brought us through the beginning of her travel journey, stopping in Washington to discuss amazing outdoor activities to do there, must-see spots, exploring Seattle, and more.

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!

We Discuss

• (0:00) Show introduction and Stephanie’s career background 
• (4:30) Learning how to make effective travel arrangements on the go
• (7:22) Putting in notice during a travel assignment 
• (10:22) Stephanie’s travel experience in New Mexico and Texas
• (14:50) Deciding to travel in Washington 
• (17:18) The culture in Washington 
• (19:34) Outdoor activities in Washington 
• (24:49) Must-See spots in Washington 
• (28:29) Washington packing essentials
• (30:54) Exploring Seattle, WA
• (33:10) Getting involved in the Washington community 
• (37:05) Washington eats and drinks 
• (40:47) Parting advice for future Washington travelers

About Stephanie Camper, PT, DPT

Stephanie is a solo travel PT currently living in Moses Lake, WA. She is originally from Illinois and has been a traveler for just under a year. She has taken assignments in New Mexico, Texas, and Washington so far, and hopes to get up to Alaska next summer. She spends most of her time getting outside to hike, camp, fish or hunt and loves getting involved in the towns she moves to.

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

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On this packed episode, we spoke with a travel OT about her experience starting travel therapy as a new grad during the COVID pandemic. Special guest, Katelyn Byrne, MS, OTR/L, told some incredible and exciting stories, detailing the journey to her first assignment, starting at a new facility during the height of COVID, road tripping through a snowstorm to South Dakota, and more. 

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/ to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!

We Discuss

• (0:00) Show introduction and Katelyn’s career background 
• (10:48) Applying for travel therapy vs. permanent jobs 
• (15:26) Katelyn’s journey to her first assignment
• (16:47) Securing housing for your first travel assignment (MINI)
• (22:29) Travel therapy in a remote location 
• (26:07) Starting at a new facility during COVID 
• (36:16) Finding a new assignment as a couple (MINI)
• (43:57) Road tripping to South Dakota (MINI)
• (1:00:12) Evaluating the travel therapy experience 

About Katelyn Byrne, MS, OTR/L

Katelyn is originally from North Alabama, received her bachelor’s from Auburn University and her master’s in occupational therapy from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Katelyn discovered travel therapy in pursuit of her first OT job after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her experience includes 3 SNF assignments in TX, SD, and CA. She has a passion for the outdoors, photography, and healthy living. Travel therapy has fueled not only the development of those passions but her insight and skillset as a young professional. To keep up with Katelyn’s travel therapy adventures, make sure to follow her on Instagram!

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

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On this episode, we got to cover a bunch of different topics with an SLP currently traveling in her RV. Special guest, Emma Panepucci MS, CCC-SLP, brought us around the country to some of her favorite travel therapy destinations, discussed her blossoming thrifting business, shared her experiences working in schools, and more in a packed show!

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!

We Discuss

• (0:00) Show introduction and Emma’s career background
• (6:24) Emma’s favorite travel destinations 
• (15:33) Emma’s thrifting side hustle 
• (21:45) Advice for people interested in thrifting
• (23:43) Permanent vs. travel therapy in schools 
• (28:11) Working in a school during COVID
• (31:26) Practicing teletherapy in an RV 
• (35:17) Advice for permanent employees looking to travel 

About Emma Panepucci MS, CCC-SLP

Emma has been an SLP in the school setting for 10 years, working as a traveler for the past 3. She enjoys the freedom of living on the East Coast, West Coast, or somewhere in between while full-timing in a travel trailer with her husband, cat, and several bins of thrifted clothing for her reselling side business.

Where you can find Emma online:

• Instagram - rethreadandroam   
• Instagram Shop - shop.rethreadandroam
• Poshmark Closet

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben

Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

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On this episode, we had a fun and informative conversation with a travel OT who has been accompanied on the road by her furry friend! Special guest, Morgan Lauchnor, OTR/L, looked back to the beginning of her travel career and brought us through her journey, sharing her experience traveling as a new grad in Ashland, Oregon, her decision to bring her puppy, Zoe, into her life, pet advice for other travelers to keep in mind, and more.

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!

We Discuss

• (0:00) Show introduction and Morgan’s career background
• (8:42) Morgan’s first travel therapy assignment 
• (10:47) Advice for new grads to know before their first assignment 
• (15:32) Establishing travel therapy career goals 
• (19:43) Traveling in Ashland, Oregon
• (24:15) Deciding to get a dog as a travel therapist 
• (27:58) Raising a new puppy as a travel therapist 
• (34:04) Making pet arrangements for each travel therapy assignment 
• (39:26) Additional advice for travel therapy with pets 

About Morgan Lauchnor, OTR/L

Morgan has been a traveling occupational therapist for just under 2 years, starting right as a new grad and moving from PA to the west coast so she could live out her dream of seeing the country and all that it has to offer while working her dream job. She’s been on 5 assignments in SNFs, from OR to CA, to TX, and NC and is planting some temporary roots in Asheville so she can get some inpatient/outpatient/home health experience working PRN for a hospital network. She travels with her mini-Aussie pup Zoey who has been the best adventure buddy. To continue following along on their adventures, make sure to check out her Instagram!

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben

Show Notes – Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

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On this episode, we sat down with a travel therapy dynamic duo to talk about traveling as a pair and achieving financial independence. Special guests, Whitney Eakin, PT, DPT, ATC, and Jared Casazza, PT, DPT, brought us through their travel therapy journey from the start, sharing their insights into approaching assignments as a travel pair, budgeting goals for financial freedom, taking advantage of time off between assignments, and more. 

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!

We Discuss

• (0:00) Show introduction and Whitney’s & Jared’s travel therapy background
• (2:06) Approaching assignments as a travel therapy pair 
• (9:48) Collaborative planning as a travel therapy pair 
• (12:52) The pros and cons of working together as a travel therapy pair
• (15:33) Benefits and challenges of traveling as a pair 
• (23:17) Advice for other travel therapy pairs 
• (29:01) Approaching finances as a travel therapist 
• (33:49) Budgeting goals for financial freedom 
• (39:11) Financial planning as a part-time travel therapist 
• (42:52) Taking advantage of free time between assignments 
• (50:22) Whitney’s & Jared’s company, Travel Therapy Mentor

About Whitney Eakin, PT, DPT, ATC & Jared Casazza, PT, DPT

Jared Casazza and Whitney Eakin are a traveling physical therapist couple who have maximized their careers as Travel PTs to achieve financial independence and travel the world! Their many adventures since beginning their travel journey as new grad PTs in 2015 have included: traveling to 46 US states, living the full-time RV life for several years, visiting over half of the US National Parks, and exploring over 30 countries internationally. They are currently located in Hawaii for a dream Travel PT contract. Via their online business, Travel Therapy Mentor, they’ve mentored and educated thousands of clinicians and students to help them pursue their own travel healthcare careers, achieve financial freedom, and create lifestyles of their dreams. 

To keep up with Whitney and Jared and contact them for help in your travel therapy career, find them on: 

• Instagram
• Travel Therapy Mentor Website
• Travel Therapy Online Course
• FifthWheelPT Blog

About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben

Show Notes – Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

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