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OT Potential Podcast | Occupational Therapy CEUs

Sarah Lyon, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy
Advocacy
Dyslexia
Knowledge Translation
Capstone Experience
Pelvic Health
Pain Management
Executive Cognitive Function
Mental Health
Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Korro
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Continuing Education
Neurodivergence
Holistic Occupational Therapy
Artificial Intelligence
Public Health
Sensory Processing Differences
Team Approach
Strength-Based Treatment Approach

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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Henry Hoffman
Co-founder of Sabo, known for neuroplasticity-based treatment and extensive experience in stroke rehabilitation.
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Episode: #126 Neuro Recovery After Stroke with Henry Hoffman
Michelle Burlyga, OTRL
Major in the US Army Reserve and experienced occupational therapist with a specialization in mental health care
Episode: #125 Intro to Mental Health OT with Michelle Burlyga
Katie Jordan
CEO of the American Occupational Therapy Association
American Occupational Therapy Association
Episode: #124 What is OT in 2026? with Katie Jordan and Angela Macauley
Angela Macauley
CEO of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Episode: #124 What is OT in 2026? with Katie Jordan and Angela Macauley
Britt St. John
Occupational Therapist and Assistant Professor at the University of Washington
University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Episode: #123 Selective Eating and Autism with Britt St. John
David Foster
PhD holder and member of the founding team at Scalable Learning.
Scalable Learning
Episode: #122 AI in Education with David Foster and Melissa Kimmerling
Melissa Kimmerling
Program Director for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program at Augustana University.
Augustana University
Episode: #122 AI in Education with David Foster and Melissa Kimmerling
John Hutchinson
Co-founder of CARE Counseling and expert in payer relationships
CARE Counseling
Episode: #121 Negotiating with Payers with John Hutchinson and Chad Herzog
Chad Herzog
VP of Operations at Aroris, specializing in negotiation strategies for health providers
Aroris
Episode: #121 Negotiating with Payers with John Hutchinson and Chad Herzog

Host

Sarah Lyon
Host of the podcast and a licensed occupational therapist, focusing on bridging research and practice in occupational therapy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 186 ratings
  • Must-Listen for Busy OT’s

    I absolutely love this podcast and the format of summarizing a journal article to inform the conversation on a topic. It’s incredibly convenient to listen during my commute and then take the quiz to earn CEU’s (side note, there is a membership cost for getting CEU’s). The content is always up-to-date, relevant, and rooted in evidence based practice. Hosts and guests are very insightful but not intimidating, so I even like listening to episodes that are outside my current practice field of peds. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emmyj28
    United States6 months ago
  • Easy to apply new info learned

    These podcasts have been very helpful in learning about new research and then hearing from someone who can help figure out how to apply that research to your practice right away. My focus is pediatrics and there seems to be more episodes geared towards adults but there have been some more pediatric articles and discussions more recently. It is an easy way to work your way through some ceus while learning very applicable information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tgkaine
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing resource

    This podcast is so valuable to stay updated with latest research while earning professional development units! Highly recommend the podcast and club!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OTmamaAV
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best podcast for OT practitioners

    OT Potential takes new research and pulls out exactly what practitioners need to know to improve their practice. The guest experts bring fresh perspectives and make each episode feel conversational and engaging. As a student I have learned so much not just about the latest evidence, but what clinicians are actually doing to put that evidence to work. Highly recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alana Woolley
    United States2 years ago
  • Breath of fresh air +

    Sarah is so kind and respectful!! She speaks eloquently, listens and creates an open, comfortable environment to explore ideas and share perspectives. It’s helpful!!

    So well done, down to earth , direct and exciting content Thank you Sarah for reigniting the flame, opening up possibilities, sharing the knowledge, bringing us together and recognizing the vital roles we can play in the future. I’m in.....!! Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rosallea
    United States5 years ago

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#125 Intro to Mental Health OT with Michelle Burlyga
Q: For someone who's trying to break into the field, what's your advice?
Be honest about your lack of experience, and instead focus on instances where you applied mental health skills in any job, as the ability to connect with others is more important than specific experience.
#125 Intro to Mental Health OT with Michelle Burlyga
Q: What do you want all OTs to know about what you've learned to carry into their own settings?
The dialectic concept where two things that seem to be opposite can both be true at the same time is important, emphasizing that OTs have a unique ability to see the whole person within a collaborative framework.
#124 What is OT in 2026? with Katie Jordan and Angela Macauley
Q: How does NBCOT plan to support collaborative advocacy?
NBCOT will support advocacy by providing data insights about the workforce and encouraging practitioners to engage with their communities.
#124 What is OT in 2026? with Katie Jordan and Angela Macauley
Q: What should practitioners focus on as occupational therapy evolves into 2026?
Practitioners should focus on leveraging technology to enhance the partnership with clients and on maintaining strong advocacy efforts.
#120 Vision Remediation and OT with Alicia Reiser
Q: How did you get interested in vision remediation?
Alicia detailed her journey through various settings, transitioning into outpatient care, and recognizing the need for effective concussion treatments.

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1. Henry Hoffman
2. Michelle Burlyga, OTRL
3. Katie Jordan
4. Angela Macauley
5. Britt St. John
6. David Foster
7. Melissa Kimmerling
8. John Hutchinson

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