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OT Potential Podcast | Occupational Therapy CEUs

Sarah Lyon, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy
Artificial Intelligence
Maternal Health
Value-Based Care
Medicare
Clinical Decision Support
Continuing Education
Advocacy
Mental Health
Knowledge Translation
Patient Engagement
Grip Strength
Pelvic Health
Capstone Experience
Dyslexia
Health As a Vital Sign
Starting a Private Practice
Postpartum Care
Multiple Sclerosis
Pain Management

Earn your OT CEUs by listening to our episodes for free, then logging into the OT Potential Club to take a short quiz and download your certificate. Each week (with breaks for major holidays), we host a live-recorded conversation exploring cutting-edge trends, timely hot topics, and the most impactful developments shaping occupational therapy today.

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In talking to therapy start-ups this year, I've heard a common stumbling block: Credentialing.

And, honestly, I was shocked when I dug into the space. It feels like the seemingly boring task of getting credentialed with insurance has turned into wha... more

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In the United States, approximately 49,000 people die by suicide each year. And, unfortunately, the rate of suicide has increased substantially since 2000, up about 30%. 

Suicide remains among the 10 leading causes of death among persons aged 10-64 ... more

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Fixing healthcare is simple: More people need preventative, conservative care earlier.

But getting to this fix is a massively complex web of structural policy choices. The reality is that our modern healthcare system often misaligns incentives, rewa... more

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SEO has long been the absolute best way to maintain a consistent therapy client caseload for outpatient therapists. But, for therapists in all settings really, understanding and optimizing your digital real estate is often a secret sauce for career g... more

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Recent Guests

Kara Welke
Founder of Next Level Occupational Therapy and Home Therapy Solutions, expert in compliance, billing and private-practice systems
Next Level Occupational Therapy / Home Therapy Solutions
Episode: #141 Therapy Credentialing and Billing 101 with Kara Welke
Christine Weible-Cruz
Licensed clinical social worker; CAMS-certified; runs her own psychotherapy practice
Private practice; CAMS program
Episode: #140 Suicide Prevention for OT, PT and SLP with Christine Weible-Cruz
Dan Osborn
US Senate candidate, independent from Nebraska
Nebraska Senate campaign
Episode: #139 Healthcare, Therapy, and the Senate with Dan Osborn
Saroosh Khan
CTO and co-founder of Allia Health
Allia Health
Episode: #138 SEO for Therapists with Saroosh Khan
Ashley Halle
OT with a focus on interprofessional primary health care; former USC Chan program leader
University of Southern California (USC)
Episode: #137 OT in Primary Care with Ashley Halle
Preston Lockwood
Hand therapist, OTD, OTRL, CHT
Hand therapy community / OT Potential guest
Episode: #136 Osteoarthritis of the Thumb with Preston Lockwood
Megan Cornish
Licensed clinical social worker turned strategist who builds and scales ethical mental health brands
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Episode: #135 The Ethics of AI as Therapists with Megan Cornish
Christopher Gaskins
Neurorehabilitation entrepreneur, founder of NeuroSuite
NeuroSuite
Episode: #134 Starting an OT Practice in 2026 with Christopher Gaskins
Laura Latimer
OTRL, founder of Nomadicare
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Episode: #133 Intro to Travel Therapy with Laura Latimer

Host

Sarah Lyon
Host of OT Potential Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 192 ratings
  • Myra, MS, OTR/L

    Not only is this podcast a go-to for my CEUs, it really does keep me up-to-date.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Q33n3y
    United States4 months ago
  • Great for the OT profession!

    I have been listening to OT Potential for several years. It is an affordable and practical option for me to earn CEUs while driving! You can tell Sarah truly loves the profession and is doing a great thing by putting together thoughtful interviews and presenting research.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kristareads
    United States4 months ago
  • Stay stimulated

    OT Potential is a wonderful way to stay stimulated and up to date on issues affecting our current practices and world. I highly recommend joining and taking an hour or so each week to engage in its offerings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ihv4kids
    United States4 months ago
  • Evidence Based

    My go to for staying up to date on the latest evidence and research. Thoughtful discussion on the impact the research has on the occupational therapy profession.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ME_Fancy
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I absolutely love the content and really love what Sarah brings to the OT community! There is content that covers every area of practice and I learn something new every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S_Rosselot
    United States4 months ago

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Episodes are concise and evidence-based, great for commutes.
Listeners find it practical and CEU-friendly, with actionable takeaways.

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#141 Therapy Credentialing and Billing 101 with Kara Welke
Q: What final guidance would you give someone just starting to navigate credentialing and billing?
Invest in learning the process rather than outsourcing everything; build a solid foundation with credentialing, clearinghouse setup, and KPI-driven planning, then gradually delegate to admins or billing partners as the practice grows, so you stay connected to the client flow and financials.
#141 Therapy Credentialing and Billing 101 with Kara Welke
Q: How should a new practitioner approach the timeline for credentialing with Medicare and Medicaid, and when should they consider adding other payers?
Medicare credentialing can often take about a month, with Medicaid timelines varying by state; after establishing Medicare, practitioners can consider adding other payers or pursuing out-of-network options to test reimbursement and grow more flexibly before committing to all insurers.
#136 Osteoarthritis of the Thumb with Preston Lockwood
Q: What is the final takeaway for generalist OTs about thumb OA management?
Don't be intimidated; you have the core tools from graduate school—activity modification, joint protection, adaptive equipment, and patient education—and you should reach out to specialists (CHTs) when needed to support your patients.
#135 The Ethics of AI as Therapists with Megan Cornish
Q: What are the core ethical concerns you see with AI acting as a therapist?
The core concerns include lack of regulatory oversight, accountability gaps, potential for deceptive empathy, contextual misalignment, unfair discrimination, safety/crisis management failures, and the risk of AI replacing human clinicians rather than augmenting them.
#132 Deciding if a Child Needs OT with Alyson Stover
Q: How can clinics engage with primary care to support better referrals?
Clinics can co-locate or arrange open office hours, offer lunch-and-learn style consultations to providers, and develop simple screening tools that fit into regular pediatric workflows to identify when OT is needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About OT Potential Podcast

What is OT Potential Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on actionable, evidence-based occupational therapy practice across a range of topics from credentialing and billing to clinical decision-making and policy. Episodes often feature practitioners, researchers, and industry experts who break down complex topics into practical steps that clinicians can apply immediately, with a focus on expanding OT roles in primary care, advocating for reimbursement and access, and navigating technology-driven changes in documentation and AI. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on real-world impact—whether improving private practice viability, expanding OT in multidisciplinary teams, or staying current with the latest guidelines and research. The format tends to be concise, evidence-forward,... more

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