145 – Doing Better: A Dialogue on Diversity – Maurice Goodwin and Lauren Sharpe
Theresa sits down for a candid conversation with Lauren Sharpe-Payne and Maurice Goodwin. They discuss their unique and individual experiences as SLPs of color, what we can do to promote diversity within the profession, and how to move forward in a positive direction....
144 – Christie Miller MS, MHA, MAG, CCC-SLP – SLPs in Leadership & Management Roles
Have you ever thought about taking the next step in your career and applying for a management role? If so, this episode is for YOU! Christie explains why many SLPs are natural born leaders, and how we can take those skills and apply them to excel in managerial...
143 – So you want to be a pediatric feeding specialist? THIS is where to start – Hallie Bulkin MA, CCC-SLP, COM
In this episode, Theresa talks to Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, COM. They discuss the foundations of pediatric feeding and swallowing, orofacial-myofunctional therapy, tethered oral tissue, and more! Check out Episode 143 and get the show notes here:...
142 – Promoting Dysphagia Awareness – Gabriela (Gabi) Constantinescu PhD, R.SLP, S-LP(C)
June is Dysphagia Awareness Month! The Swallow Your Pride Podcast is recognizing this milestone by chatting with Dr. Gabi Constantinescu. She believes that our role as clinicians goes beyond assessment and treatment. Gabi’s work focuses on alleviating the stigma our...
141 – Cracking the Legal Code: Mobile FEES in California – Tyler Q. Dahl Juris Doctor (J.D.), California Certified Attorney, Certified Tax Coach
I sit down with Tyler Dahl to discuss the legalities involved in starting a mobile FEES practice in the state of California. Tyler is a business attorney who has taken an interest in helping SLPs increase access to FEES procedures. This episode is sponsored by Utterly...
140 – Michelle Graham MS, CCC-SLP – COVID Real Talk: Unique Challenges & the ‘New Normal’
Are you tired of talking about COVID yet? Trust me, I get it. We’ve covered all the major topics from PPE, FEES, and even SLP finances in times of COVID. One thing we haven’t covered yet is how to actually FEED our patients! That’s right. In this week’s episode #140...
139 -Christina Skoglind & Jessica Lasky – The Elephant in the Room: FEES during COVID-19
In episode 139 of The Swallow Your Pride Podcast, we’re addressing the COVID-FEES debate head on! I sit down with two SLPs, Jessica Lasky and Christina Skoglind, who have successfully developed policies and procedures for safe delivery of FEES services in their...
138 – Alexandra Brandimore Ph.D. CCC/SLP – Airway Protection: Dysphagia, Dystusssia & Tangible Treatment Tools
We’re talking about all things airway protection! In episode 138, the brilliant Dr. Alexandra Brandimore dives into the close link between swallowing and cough. In this episode, you’ll hear about tangible tools to evaluate and treat dysphagia + dystussia, particularly...
137 – Lauren Barnathan M.S., CCC-SLP – From SLP to Stroke Survivor: Lauren’s Story
Lauren Barnathan, M.S., CCC-SLP tells her personal story of suffering from an ischemic CVA. From the initial onset of symptoms, her last memories before intubation, and even a swallow evaluation administered by her colleagues — she covers it all! She shares her unique insights as a SLP-turned-patient, and describes how this experience has forever impacted her clinical practice.
In this episode:
-Emergent interventions and rationale for treatment of stroke
-Approaching education and treatment of neuro patients
-The mental recovery process after stroke
-The importance involving patients and families in developing a personal/ functional plan of care
136 – Craig Goldslager CeXP and MBA – SLP Finances- Planning, Saving, & Getting by in a Pandemic
This week’s episode is all about SLP money! Join me for a conversation with Craig Goldslager, the founder of a financial planning firm dedicated specifically to SLPs.
135 – The Next Generation of SLPs: COVID CFs and CCCs
The COVID outbreak has had a profound impact on the entire world and healthcare system. We praise our healthcare professionals and workers on the frontline; however, we often do not stop to think about the impact COVID has on the next generation of healthcare professionals. Graduate students and Clinical Fellows are the future of our field. Many of them have waited their entire lives to take the next steps in their career, but for most, plans are on hold due to COVID. Download the show notes here: bit.ly/SYPpodcast135
134 – Kelsey Day, M.S., CCC-SLP – COVID-19: A Dive into Decision Making and Delivery of Care
I know I say this every week, but really… This week’s episode is GOOD! Episode 134 is jam packed with relevant COVID updates from one of my very favorites, Kelsey Day. This veteran podcast guest takes a deep dive into decision making and delivery of care for...
133 – Heather Maillet, M.A., CCC-SLP – The First Wave: From a Frontline SLP in Seattle
Stop what you’re doing and download this week’s episode of SYP! In episode 133, Heather Heather Maillet takes us back to February, when patients from a SNF in Seattle first started arriving at her hospital with coronavirus symptoms. She shares how her team took on the...
132 – At the Table with Martin Brodsky & Paula Leslie: A Conversation on COVID19
Are you confused and overwhelmed by the amount of conflicting information that is constantly coming out about COVID19? In this week’s episode of SYP, The world renowned Martin Brodsky and Paula Leslie, sit down for a candid conversation on speech pathology in the...
131 – Jacqueline Connell MS, CCC-SLP – COVID-19: On the front lines with an Acute Care SLP in NYC
This week’s episode dives back into COVID-19 with a unique perspective from the lead SLP at the epicenter of our country’s coronavirus pandemic in New York. Jacqueline Connell provides us with insight to changes occurring daily in her hospital’s speech department....
130 – COVID-19: From quality of life to live saving
Tonight I did a solo episode about our role in COVID-19. There’s so much misinformation out there and really just a lack of information in general. I want to encourage you to interpret the recommendations for yourself and your facility and be a team player to help...
129 – Mary Burns, MS, CCC-SLP – Building a Successful Exercise Program (That Patients Adhere To!)
I know what you’re thinking, but no this is not a podcast episode for physical therapists! Our ability as speech pathologists to create exercise programs for patients with dysphagia is crucial. That’s why I am so excited for you to tune in to this week’s episode with...
128 – Peter Belafsky, MD, PhD – Reflux, Dysphagia, and the Role of the SLP
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between LPR and GERD? What about the treatment options for reflux? On that note, what IS the role of the SLP in these situations? In this week’s episode of Swallow Your Pride, Dr. Peter Belafsky and I dive into all of...
127 – Megan Hedlund, M.D., M.S., CCC-SLP – From Speech Pathologist to Anesthesiologist – How Our Worlds Connect
Have you ever considered going to medical school? In this week’s episode of Swallow Your Pride, the incredible Meg Hedlund fills us in on her journey from speech pathologist to anesthesiologist and critical care doctor. We dive into her journey, areas of...
126- Kelsey Day MS, CCC-SLP – Forget Gold – Using the Platinum Standard to Customize Treatment for Dysphagia
We’ve all heard the debate about VFSS and FEES, but what if I told you that many patients benefit from BOTH evaluations? (Yes, you read that right!) In this week’s episode, we discuss using FEES and VFSS as complimentary examinations, implementing critical...
125 – Giselle D Carnaby MPH, PhD – RPE, Research, and Real Life
Ever wondered how to rate fatigue? Maybe you’ve heard your patients complain about it but not known how to apply this information in your clinical practice. And what about research? How do we understand research and then apply the information we learn? In this...
124 – Lysa Johnson MS, CCC-SLP – PDPM: Where are We Now?
This week’s episode dives back into PDPM. The incredible Lysa Johnson provides us with her expertise on this topic. We cover the changes that have occurred with this transition, ways in which SLPs can advocate for our services, the importance of understanding...
123 – Lauren Hermann, MS, CCC-SLP – Improving Relationships Between Radiologists and Speech-language Pathologists: Research, Resources, and the RSNA
Improving our relationship with radiologists can sound like a daunting task, but it’s one that is crucial to what we do as speech-language pathologists. On this week’s episode of Swallow Your Pride, the incredible Lauren Hermann discusses this very topic...
122 – Kathleen Holterman M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Coding with Katie – Group Swallowing, Evaluation vs. Treatment, and More!
This week’s episode dives into everyone’s favorite topic – coding and billing 😂 On a serious note, Katie not only tackles this topic, but made me laugh in the process. Trust me when I say this episode is not only informative, but also fun! So grab...
121 – Katherine Hoener MA, CCC-SLP – Advocating for Change, Finding Your “Why”, and Access to Instrumental Evaluations in Rural Settings
This week on the Swallow Your Pride Podcast we are discussing access to instrumental evaluations in rural settings. My amazing guest Kate Hoener dives into her experience advocating for use of instrumental evaluations. Tune in to learn about ways in which Kate has...
120 – Denise Rule, MS, CCC-SLP – Mobile FEES in California and Going Against the Grain
How many times have you heard that you can’t do mobile FEES in California? (Yes, an annoying amount of times!) Well our guest for this episode didn’t accept the status quo, and explored the reasonings why. She is the owner of the very first mobile FEES...
119 – Tamatha Rutherford MCD,CCC/SLP – Important Considerations for the Development of a Head and Neck Cancer Program
Head and neck cancer continues to be a growing area of our field. Numerous SLPs have expressed their challenge in working with these patients because of the lack of information available to us at this time. So what should we include in a program for head and neck...118 – Beth Cormell, MS, CCC-SLP – Navigating the Acute Care World – Changes, Case Studies, and Challenges
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in acute care? (Or maybe you already know just how challenging it can be!) Beth Cormell is with us this week to give us her expertise in acute care. We discuss everything from changes in acute care, challenging cases, and why Beth...
117 – Maggie Donaker, MS, CCC-SLP – PRN – What’s in a Name? Defining the PRN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
Working as a speech pathologist in a PRN role can be one way to get your foot in the door, or it can be a full time hustle. On this episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, we discuss all things PRN – the good, the bad, and what ASHA has to say on the topic....
116 – Georgia Malandraki PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Understanding Neurophysiology of Swallowing – Part 2
We are back with part two of my conversation with the incredible Dr. Georgia Malandraki. In this episode, we continue our discussion about the neurophysiology of swallowing. Dr. Malandraki lends us her expertise on compensation vs. rehabilitation, the role of the...
115 – Kelly Salmon SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT-LANA – Part 2: The Head and Neck Cancer Niche
In continuing my conversation with Kelly Salmon, we discussed her special niche – working with head and neck cancer patients. In this episode we discuss everything from elective laryngectomies to use of NMES for patients with head and neck cancer (YES we went...
114 – Georgia Malandraki PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Understanding Neurophysiology of Swallowing Part 1: Foundational/Theoretical Knowledge
Questioning the difference between compensation and rehabilitation? Why do we need to understand neurophysiology of swallowing? On this episode of The Swallow Your Pride podcast, the amazing Dr. Georgia Malandraki dives into these important topics and more. To share...
113 – Kristen West MA-CCC SLP – Dysphagia in the Schools
Dysphagia in the schools – a topic that NEEDS to be discussed. Have you ever thought about how feeding and swallowing may impact a child’s education? What happens when the SLP in the schools has never worked with someone with dysphagia before? Does the law...
112 – Kelly Salmon, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT-LANA – Alphabet Soup – Continuing Your Education after Grad School
Ever considered continuing your education after grad school? On this week’s episode we dive head first into that topic – covering the ABC’s that follow the amazing Kelly Salmon’s name! To share your thoughts: – Join the MedSLP Newbies...
111 – Contemplating a Move to Medical SLP? Some Things to First Consider
In this session, we discussed the ASHA Code of Ethics as it pertains to treating patients with proper training, five areas that the learner will need further training in, and five ways to obtain further training in the medical SLP field. For ASHA CEUs go to...
110 – Elizabeth Wikane, MS CCC-SLP, CBIS – Continuing the Conversation – In-services, Keeping Your Sanity, and Building Relationships
And we are BACK with another captivating conversation with Elizabeth Wikane. In this episode of Swallow Your Pride we dive back into discussion about the various roles an SLP can play, how to keep your sanity, and using your resources wisely. Tune in to learn and...
109 – Elizabeth Wikane, MS CCC-SLP, CBIS – The Many Roles of an SLP – From ICU to Home
From bedside to home health, speech pathologists do it all. We are expected to walk into a room and be the expert on disorders we may have only just learned about. What is it like to work in all of the various settings? How do we stay on top of all of the information...
108 – Maryanne Weatherill Ph.D., CCC-SLP – Motivation: A Universal Problem
Ever have those days where you just don’t feel like getting your work done? (Yeah, me too!) Did you know that there are actually numerous factors that impact a person’s motivation? As clinicians, motivation can be a difficult challenge we face when trying to help our...
107 – Elizabeth Lipton Daly, MS, CCC-SLP and Ed Steger, MS, President of E2 Scientific Corp – Introducing the Tongueometer
Ever dreamed of a lingual strengthening device only to be doused in the cold water of a $1000 price tag? Enter, the Tongueometer! This new lingual strength training device offers loads of features including shareable data, biofeedback, and a free app. And the price is...
106 – Lysa Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP – Just a Date on the Calendar: Diving Deep into Myths about PDPM, the Interdisciplinary Team, & More
October 1st is upon us BUT before you freak out, listen to this episode. Lysa Johnson is here to discuss all things PDPM and why it’s not something we should be scared of. (Remember, it’s not our services that our changing, just the way we get paid!) Tune in and get...
105 – Devin Roscillo M.A. CCC-SLP and Empowerment Mentor – Crafting Resumes and Crushing Interviews
You’re an SLP, right? Not an MBA-weilding super business person? That’s OK, because Devin Roscillo is here to empower us all by laying out a step-by-step how to guide on crafting resumes and cover letters and how to crush the interview for your dream job....
104 – Laurie Sterling MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Convention Confidential
Ever wondered what all the behind-the-scenes planning looks like for the ASHA convention? Or how to get your talk accepted? Or how to get involved in selecting talks yourself? Laurie Sterling is the woman behind the curtain for this year’s convention in Orlando,...
103 – Hillary Cooper, MA, CCC-SLP – Introducing the Dysphagia Outreach Project
Hillary saw a problem. Some of her patients in rural Louisiana just couldn’t afford their thickener, and had to choose between paying the electric bills, putting food on the table, or thickener. So Hillary Cooper started a nonprofit organization called the Dysphagia...
102 – Zachary M. Smith MS, CCC-SLP – Sensation and the Myth of Silent Penetration
Sensation just as important as motor function, but often overlooked. Now there’s no need to clutch your pearls or your cold laryngeal mirror, because Zach Smith is here to explain what you need to know about sensation. Have you found yourself writing that your...
101 – Casey Lewis MS, CCC-SLP, CNT, NTMTC, NANN – Navigating the NICU – Relationships, Respiration, Research, and More
I know you’ve been wanting more information on the role of speech pathologists in the NICU. As both a speech pathologist and a mom, this topic is close to my heart. That’s why I am so excited for episode 102 with the wonderful Casey Lewis. In this episode, Casey helps...
100 – Susan Langmore PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – On the Origin of FEES and Predictors of Aspiration Pneumonia
All hail Dr. Susan Langmore, First of Her Name, Queen of Dysphagia Research Society, Predictor of Aspiration Pneumonia, and Mother of FEES! It’s episode 100 so we pulled out the big guns. Dr. Langmore takes us back to the origin of FEES. And you know how every...
099 – Katlyn Gollin MA, CCC-SLP – Accountability and Standards in Student Supervision
Have you had a rough time supervising a student? You aren’t alone! Students may struggle for a myriad of reasons, but there are resources out there to help you support them, and guidance for what to do if even that isn’t getting them up to snuff. Katlyn...
098 – Caitlin Saxtein MS, CCC-SLP – On PEGs and Palliative Care
Wondering what the real difference is between palliative care and hospice? Or when a PEG is worth all the trouble we know they cause? Caitlin Saxtein shares research and information on these topics and more. One study found that 78% of SLPs thought that PEGs were OK...
097 – Russ Campbell, PT, CEO of AmpCare – How NMES Can Impact Swallowing Kinematics and What Systems Can Do It
Russ Campbell is back for another episode on Ampcare’s ESP and how it stacks up against other NMES systems on the market. Russ tackles swallowing kinematics and the nitty-gritty of NMES parameters to help you get the most from each swallow therapy session. There...
096 – Kristie Knickerbocker M.S. CCC-SLP – When Personal and Professional Collide: The Patient Side of Dysphagia
What if your family member was the one with dysphagia? Would it change your management plan? Would you want them drinking thickened liquids? Would you want their SLP to talk over every detail with you? Kristie Knickerbocker unfortunately found herself in this...
095 – Kathryn “Kate” Williams M.S., CCC-SLP – Compassion Fatigue & Burnout: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions
If you’re feeling overworked & under-appreciated, this one’s for you. Kate Williams is getting a doctorate all about compassion fatigue and burnout, especially as they apply to SLPs. If you’re feeling stressed, you’re not alone. 70% of SLPs...
094 – Nicole Rogus-Pulia PhD, CCC-SLP – Alzheimer’s Dementia and the Oral Microbiome
Dr. Nicole Rogus-Pulia joined us this episode for a deep dive on saliva research. She summarizes tons of research not only about xerostomia in typical aging and Alzheimer’s but also about practical clinical information you can use tomorrow. Dr. Rogus-Pulia also...
093 – Edgar Vincent Clark M. Ed. CCC-SLP – Baby, Don’t Fear the Payor: PDPM Starts in October
Have you been hearing scary campfire stories about PDPM? You are not alone! Friend of the podcast Edgar Vincent Clark is back to share some calming & inspiring words about this much-feared transition. As he tells us, “adversity breeds opportunity.”...
092 – Erica McLean M.S., CCC-SLP – R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find Out What It Means to SLP
Feel like you get pushed around in your facility because nobody knows what you do, why you want what you say you need, or why you can’t just do things like the last SLP? It’s tough out there for a young SLP. Respect can be a difficult thing to earn, but...
091 – Karen Wheeler Hegland PhD CCC-SLP – Ahem, You’re Overlooking Cough
If you’re working with patients with Parkinson’s disease, or anyone else with cough dysfunction, (and really, who doesn’t?) Dr. Karen Wheeler Hegland’s got info for you. Cough assessment isn’t scary or only for specialized research...
090 – Michael Crary, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, F-ASHA – McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program
The day has come for us to discuss the famous and beloved MDTP! Dr. Crary walks us through its research history, what MDTP can really do, and common misconceptions. He also shares some exciting new upcoming changes planned for this year (including hope for expanded...
089 – Lori Burkhead Morgan, Ph.D., CCC-SLP – Feeling the Sparks: sEMG Biofeedback and How to Ask for It
Dr. Lori Burkhead Morgan is here to talk about her famous articles on exercise science as it applies to dysphagia (specificity is the name of the game, and it turns out strength may not be the belle of the ball). Dr. Morgan also spells out the what, how, and why of...
088 – Kellie Green, MA, CCC-SLP – Transitioning to MedSLP the Right Way: A Testimonial
Remember WAAYYYY back in episode 16 when Dr. Jamie Fisher talked all about how to transition to becoming a medical SLP the right (ethical) way? Kellie Green does! And she’s here to talk about what it looks like when you follow the yellow brick road (hint:...
086 – Emily Tricarico MA, CCC-SLP – Advocacy: A Segue to Interprofessional Education
Public speaking may top many “greatest fear” lists, but there’s more than one way to inservice your colleagues. Whether it be doctors, nurses, or administrators, these are people you may already be seeing on a daily basis—so why not strike up a conversation and open a...
085 – Luis F. Riquelme, CCC-SLP – Representation Matters (And You Get It By Voting)
Luis Riquelme joins us this week to talk about a wide variety of issues facing MedSLPs, and to outline a vision of what our profession and education might look like in the future. (Is medSLP even a specialty, or more the summation of the stuff we ALL–even school...
084 – Craig Coleman CCC-SLP – Advocacy and ASHA Elections
This episode our guest is Craig Coleman, who is running for ASHA VP of Planning. Craig breaks down how we can use get ASHA on our side and best advocate for the tools we need. (Hint: Talk to the SIGs, and when you contact ASHA, do it as a horde of individuals rather...
083 – Jennifer Kizner M.Ed CCC/SLP, BCS-S – Let’s FEES It Up! How to Start an Endoscopy Program – Part 2
We continue our talk this week on the intricacies of FEES competence with Jennifer Kizner. Jennifer also shares how to toe the line of describing without diagnosing when things look funky in the pharynx. Can you define exophytic? Pedunculated? Time to learn! Show...
082 – Jennifer Kizner M.Ed CCC/SLP, BCS-S – Let’s FEES It Up! How to Start an Endoscopy Program
What’s that? We haven’t talked enough about FEES for you? Fear not. Here to grant all your wishes, Jennifer Kizner delves deep into what it takes to start scoping. In this two part episode, Jennifer talks about not only what’s needed for individual competency, but...
081 – Christina H. Kang, M.M., M.S., CCC-SLP – Feeling the Pressure: Muscle Tension Dysphagia
How many times per day do most dysphagia therapists hear, “I don’t have a swallowing problem, there’s just some phlegm in my throat” or, “Food just gets stuck in my throat”? These complaints might usually lead us to think about GERD, but what if there is more going...
080 – Taylor Evans M.Ed, CCC-SLP – Attention IRFlings: All About Inpatient Rehab – Part 2
Inpatient rehab has its own quirks, just like SNFland, home health, and acute care. Taylor Evans is here to show us the lay of the land. Just what does a typical IRF stay look like? And how does the new push for group therapy fit in to the picture? Taylor Evans is...
079 – Taylor Evans M.Ed, CCC-SLP – Attention IRFlings: All About Inpatient Rehab
Inpatient rehab has it’s own quirks, just like SNFland, home health, and acute care. Taylor Evans is here to show us the lay of the land. Just what does a typical IRF stay look like? And how does the new push for group therapy fit in to the picture? Taylor guides us...
078 – Jessica Lasky, MS, CCC-SLP – Ethically Speaking: The Entanglement of Billing and Treatment Efficacy
We all know we have to do right by our patients, but we don’t usually think about how billing comes into it. We are clinical staff, not accountants, and there isn’t usually a business incentive for our employers to keep us informed on these points. BUT…can you really...
077 – Jessica Lasky MS, CCC-SLP – You Had Me at Hello, or Why to Reach Out to Other SLPs to Advance Your Career
All you have to do is ask! You know how they ask you why you want to be an SLP on your grad school applications and we all write about how we just want to help people? But you really mean it? SLPs are nice, helpful people. You probably have more resources at your...
076 – Laurie Wennerholm MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Dysphagia without Aspiration: A Closer Look at Total Laryngectomy
But I thought they couldn’t aspirate? Right….but there is still dysphagia. See all that residue? This affects quality of life. If you have to swallow 10 times per bite, you might start to wonder if you energy could be better used on other pursuits. When pressure gets...
075 – Kelsey Day M.S., CCC-SLP – Volunteer Yourself! (The Secret to Starting Treatment of ICU Vent Patients)
Kelsey Day picks up where we left off last time. Now you have your assessment done, where do we go in treatment with trach patients in the ICU? Biofeedback, pitch glides, ice chips, and expiratory training may all be a part of the answer. We also talk about how to...
074 – Kelsey Day M.S., CCC-SLP – Wait and See Is Not the Way: Trach, Vent, & Swallow in the ICU
When is it too soon to see trach patients? In the OR. After that, they’re fair game. Kelsey Day explains how the PT ICU model of early mobility is a path we can follow as SLPs to get in early to work with vent-dependent patients to stop (and hopefully reverse) disuse...
073 – John Holahan, MBA Founder of SimplyThick – Through Thick and Thin: Xantham Gum and IDDS Implementation
If you’re into grainy sludge, feel free to skip this episode. For the rest of us, John Holahan, founder of Simply Thick, is here to talk about xanthan gum, rheology, and IDDSI. Even though xanthan gum sounds like a substance mined on a distant planet, it’s been around...
072 – Meredith Oakey Ashford, MA, CCC-SLP – Palliative Care: Discussions in Dysphagia at a Crossroads
For patients with mod-severe to severe dysphagia who are unable to eat, tube feeding might not be the answer…but where does that leave you? Palliative care discussions are a delicate balance of learning about the patient’s goals, beliefs, and plans, while staying...
071 – How to Finally Feel Fulfilled in Your Career as a Medical SLP
This was a really random, solo, vulnerable episode that I decided to record at noon today. Not your average interview nor what I had planned, but something that’s been bugging me. I’ve had so many conversations lately with MedSLPs that are just so burnt...
070 – Michelle Deghan, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – How do you solve a problem like edema? All things ACDF
How do you solve a problem like edema? Even in ideal ACDF recovery, patients will have edema. Watching, waiting, and working on adjunctive dysphagia therapies are all a part of the answer. Despite often being an elective surgery, ACDF can result in terrible...
069 – Sonja Molfenter, Ph.D., CCC-SLP – On Pharyngometry and Presbyphagia, Big Pharynx, Weak Pharynx
Dr. Sonja Molfenter took an ASHA convention break to discuss her new study titled Volumetric Changes to the Pharynx in Healthy Aging: Consequence for Pharyngeal Swallow Mechanics and Function. She used MBS in combination with a pharyngometry (special throat sonar) to...
068 – Martin B. Brodsky, Ph.D., ScM, CCC-SLP and Paula Leslie, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, FRCSLT – Part 2 of At the Table: Blogging away the Researcher-Clinician Divide
Dr. Paula Leslie and Dr. Marty Brodsky are back for part 2 of our jam session “At the Table…” In this episode we tackle if *MORE* content really is the magic sauce to get all dysphagia clinicians up to speed or if we need to back the bus up and focus on critical...
067 – Martin B. Brodsky, Ph.D., ScM, CCC-SLP and Paula Leslie, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, FRCSLT – At the Table: Blogging away the Researcher-Clinician Divide
We’ve all been there. You’ve read the sentence 10 times, it’s in English (you think?) but you just don’t know what this researcher is telling you. It turns out that you aren’t beyond dumb, it’s a communication breakdown. Dr. Paula Leslie and Dr. Marty Brodsky are back...
066 – Megan Nosol – So You Want To Get Your PhD?
Have you philosophized and fantasized about getting your Ph.D.? But *maybe* the idea of retaking the GRE makes you want to run and hide? This episode, Megan Nosol discusses the barriers to getting started on a PhD, how to work around them. You’ll need to having clear...
065 – Tiffani Wallace, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Swallowing in their Natural Habitat: Home Health Dysphagia Therapy
Your patient may swear by the old gods and the new that they are thickening their liquids and doing their exercises, but are they really? Tiffani Wallace has found your beloved home programs covered in dust under the couch and is here to tell us where to go next. Home...
064 – Dr. Michelle Troche – Down with Dystussia! How Treatment of Cough Dysfunction Can Improve Dysphagia
Do you have your doubts that coughing into that funny blue plastic tube could really fix a swallow? Well Dr. Troche is back to lay out the (rock solid) research on respiratory muscle strength training and put those doubts to bed. Spoiler alert: It’s crazy how many...
063 – Dr. Michelle Troche – Hypotussic and Hurting: The Link Between Cough & Swallow
Now before you tell me you already know that cough is associated dysphagia, listen Linda, listen. This is no mere time to sit back and wait for your patient to cough. We are here for quantifiable information with high sensitivity and specificity! We’re talking peak...
062 – Yvette McCoy MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Elderly but Effective: A Presbyphagia Primer
“I’ve been swallowing for 87 years, I think I’d know if I had a problem.” Well Gerald, you may have a point. An old swallow is not always a bad swallow, and Yvette McCoy is here to tell us more.If we know what is expected as a part of the normal elderly swallow, then...
061 – Zachary Smith M.S., CCC-SLP – Call Me Maybe? Building Caseload in the Acute Care Setting
If you know there are patients at out there in your hospital who need you, but aren’t on your caseload, here’s what to do. Zach Smith describes actions you can take to get doctors and nurses to sit up, take notice of your speech department, and get those referrals...
060 – Rick McAdoo M.S., CCC-SLP – Pain Isn’t Gain (But Movement Is): Research and Rationale Behind the Effective Swallowing Protocol
E-Stim, NMES, ESP, oh my! Rick McAdoo of Ampcare guides us out of the electric alphabet soup, and towards clarity for this complex modality. Through trial, error, experimentation on Rick, and tons of research, Ampcare developed their ESP. Wondering if you have to...
059 – Jessica Conn MS CCC-SLP – The Real World: Rural SLP Edition, or How to Survive as the Only SLP in Town
“Theresa, when are you going to talk about the real world?” No time better than the present. This episode, we look at challenges faced by rural SLPs. Maybe you’ve been thinking to yourself that all this talk of imaging is fine and dandy at a fancy urban university...
058 – Martin B. Brodsky, Ph.D., ScM, CCC-SLP – A Systematic Review on Laryngeal Injury – Does it Have Any Impact on Voice and Swallowing Disorders?
How many times do you get patients with a voice or swallowing disorder and no obvious neuro diagnosis? What the heck might have possibly happened to them?Did you know that according to this paper, 49% of patients with laryngeal injury post extubation present with...
057 – Ed Bice M.Ed., CCC-SLP – What Does Neuroplasticity Have to do with Swallowing Therapy? Spoiler Alert: EVERYTHING!
Do you cringe when people start talking all about neuro in our field like that wasnt quite what you signed up for?Or maybe it super interests you, but still seems way over your head?Do you know that EVERYTHING we do in swallowing therapy revolves around...
056 – Jenny Reynolds M.S. CCC-SLP, CLC, CNT – Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing: Clinical Applications in the NICU setting
SLPs have an ever growing presence in the NICU and for the longest time we were limited with using videofluoroscopy for these little babies.Now with the advancement of FEES and awesome SLPs leading the charge to improve access to instrumentation in their facilities,...
055 – Pam Smith Ph.D., CCC-SLP- Don’t let yourself become old school… what CAN we do without an instrumental and how do we document patient choice?
What do you do if you just can’t get an instrumental assessment on your patient? Is there anything that you CAN do? Dr. Pam Smith is back for part 2 to explain what may or may not not be done to help your patient, and how to have those risk/benefit conversations...
054 – Pam Smith Ph.D., CCC-SLP How Do We Meet Our Administrators, Colleagues, Supervisors, and Patients Half Way?
*WE* all understand the importance of instrumental assessments, but some of our colleagues, supervisors, administrators, and even patients don’t!So how can we change that?How can we change the narrative to a language that they understand, so that everyone can...
053 – Joan Kelly Arsenault, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Costs Associated With NOT Getting Swallow Studies: Re-admissions, Aspiration Pneumonia, Mis-diagnoses, and Thickener
Are you still hesitant to order instrumental assessments? Do you watch your patient aspirate 1 sip of honey thick and shut down the study? Do you know all of the REAL reasons that we have to be sure we are ordering instrumentals assessments for our patients even the...
052 – Pam Holland M.A., CCC-SLP – Swallowing and Supervision: Students and Supervisors learning together!
Have you ever thought about taking a grad student but you weren’t sure how? Have you ever complained about the poor preparation that some grad students receive? How about being part of the solution instead of perpetuating the problem! Pam Holland from Marshall...
051 – Susan Butler, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Why Healthy, Normal Adults Aspirate and Why Your Patient Might Aspirate More Frequently on Milk and Not Water
Did you know that some healthy normal adults… aspirate?!? As many as 30%?!? Yup they do! Dr. Susan Butler is here to explain the research, why it might happen, and why some of our patients do not experience any respiratory concerns and others develop...
50th episode AMA: Ask me Anything! With Gerrita Morris and Tiffani Wallace
Thank you thank you for supporting this podcast to 50 episodes! Many of you have been requesting more episodes about me, so I somehow let my friends twist my arm and ask ME anything!No you will not learn a darn thing about dysphagia in this episode, but you might...
049 – James Coyle PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Fellow – Aspiration Pneumonia Does Not Always Mean Dysphagia, Poor Clinical Indicators, and the Use of High Flow Nasal Cannulas
If you’ve ever worked with a patient with aspiration pneumonia then you should probably listen to this episode.Did you know that aspiration pneumonia does NOT always mean a diagnosis of dysphagia?Do you have any clue what you should know about a chest xray?Do...
048 – Pam Holland, MA CCC-SLP – Part 2 – Interprofessional Education and Practice in Dysphagia: The Graduate Student’s Perspective
How much do you collaborate with colleagues in other professions? Do you work side by side or not at all?!? Pam Holland from Marshall University and her group of graduate students are here to tell us all about their advocacy projects that they did this past semester....
047 – Pam Holland, MA CCC-SLP – Interprofessional Education and Practice in Dysphagia: The Graduate Student’s Perspective
How much do you collaborate with colleagues in other professions? Do you work side by side or not at all?!? Pam Holland from Marshall University and her group of graduate students are here to tell us all about their advocacy projects that they did this past semester....
046 – Martin B. Brodsky, Ph.D., ScM, CCC-SLP and Paula Leslie, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, FRCSLT … At The Table Of Instrumentals, Recommendations, and other Ethical Dilemmas
Welcome to the latest segment of the Swallow Your Pride podcast. I am delighted to have Dr. Paula Leslie and Dr. Martin Brodsky join me for what we hope to be a monthly roundtable discussion, weighing in on audience-directed topics related to swallowing and...
045 – Edgar Vincent Clark, M. Ed. CCC-SLP – Part 2: If a Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words, Then FEES Must Be Worth a Million
“If you’re not ordering FEES because you’re afraid of missing something, then you’re not ordering FEES for the wrong reasons.”In this episode, Vince Clark dives in to some other myths about FEES and the benefits it provides to his...
044 – Edgar Vincent Clark, M. Ed. CCC-SLP – When FEES Is Your Primary Tool: A Little History, Myth Busting, And How To Clean That Scope!
Do you use FEES? Do you have access to FEES? Do you think FEES is the new kid on the block? Do you think FEES is super painful, dangerous, and unsafe? Do you know how to clean that scope or will it eventually turn into a coat rack? In Part 1 of this 2-part series,...
043 – Leslie R. Roerk, M.S., CCC-SLP, CDP, BCS-S – Part 2: Treatment Strategies for Patients with Dementia: Now that we’ve diagnosed dysphagia, how the heck do we go about treating it with this population?
So now that we’ve diagnosed dysphagia in our patient with dementia, is there really, truly anything that we can do? Leslie Roerk is back for part 2 to help us with various treatment strategies for this population. If you’re interested in learning more...
042 – Leslie R. Roerk, M.S., CCC-SLP, CDP, BCS-S – How Do We Assess Dysphagia In Patients With Dementia? A Review Of The SLPs Role
How do you assess dysphagia in our patients with dementia? Just the normal oral mech exam? A FEES? A VFSS? Do you have to get creative? Maybe? We really just need to know a few key points about our patient and their progression in order to know the best way to assess...
041- Raquel Garcia, M.S.,CCC-SLP, BSC-S – Feeding Tips and Tricks for Infants with Cleft Palate & Craniofacial Anomalies
Do you work with babies or kids with cleft lips, cleft palates, or other craniofacial anomalies? Do you desire to work in a NICU or outpatient at a Children’s Hospital, and wish you knew more about how to treat these kiddos?In this episode, Rokki Garcia dives in...
040 – Madison Macht, M.D – Why SLPs and MDs Should Be Like Peanut Butter and Jelly and the Fallacy That Feeding Tubes Prevent Aspiration
Are you and the MD in your critical care unit like peanut butter and jelly? Well you should be, right? Most often times when our patients come off of sedation, the first thing they ask the doc is when they can eat or drink again, so naturally they should know to call...
039 – Taylor Evans M.Ed, CCC-SLP – Intergenerational Intradisciplinary Dysphagia Education and History
How much do you rely on your colleagues at work for dysphagia advice? Do you consider listening to their advice if they are less experienced than you? It’s time to break down the walls of “more experienced” vs. “less experienced” and...
038 – Matt Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP – Part 3 of a “Frank” Discussion: Why It Is So Crucial To Have A Solid Foundation In Dysphagia Prior To Completing Instrumental Assessments And Making Recommendations For Our Patients
How important is the recommendation section of our VFSS or FEES reports? Sure we can train a monkey to identify penetration or aspiration, but it takes a solid foundation in understanding dysphagia, aspiration, pneumonia, and the impact of diet modifications before...
037 – Matt Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP – The Importance Of A Protocol When Completing Instrumental Exams And How These Reports Can Follow Our Patients For Life!
Do you use a protocol when you perform your instrumental assessments? Should you? Are you aware of the benefits for other parties involved in our studies?How thorough are your reports? Do you write down everything? Or just a tiny bit? These reports follow our patients...
036 – Matt Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP – Part 1 of a “Frank” Discussion: How Truly Prepared Are You To Perform Instrumental Assessments and Make Recommendations For Our Patients?
How prepared are you to really do instrumental assessments and write SUPER thorough reports? I bet there’s always more for you to learn! There is so much that SLPs don’t know about anatomy, physiology, neurology, aspiration, and pneumonia that are critical...
035 – Ramya Kumar M.S., CCC-SLP – How Do I Get To Work in the NICU? What Makes a Neonatal Therapist vs. a Peds Therapist? And the Importance of Making Long Term Changes at the Early Stage.
Are you just *DYING* to work in the NICU? With the teeniest tiniest cutest things ever? But feel like it’s trying to crack a secret code to work there? Have no fear, Ramya is here to help you get started.In this episode, Ramya Kumar discusses tips and resources...
034 – Julie Huffman M.A., CCC-SLP – Part 2: Esophageal Dysphagia: How Much Do You Really Know?
How much do you REALLY know about esophageal dysphagia? I’m sure it’s not enough. Can we really rule in primary oropharyngeal dysphagia without ruling OUT esophageal dysphagia? Yeah news flash to me too! Holy cow I felt dumber than a box of rocks after...
033 – Julie Huffman M.A., CCC-SLP – Part 1: Esophageal Dysphagia: How Much Do You Really Know?
How much do you REALLY know about esophageal dysphagia? I’m sure it’s not enough. Can we really rule in primary oropharyngeal dysphagia without ruling OUT esophageal dysphagia? Yeah news flash to me too! Holy cow I felt dumber than a box of rocks after...
032 – Debra Suiter Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, F-ASHA – The Yale Swallow Protocol: What Exactly Is It, How Do I Do It, The Impetus For Research Leading To Its Development, and Answers To Many Other FAQs!
Have you heard about the Yale Swallow Protocol? Do you use it? Are you reluctant to use it? Do you feel it’s just too good to be true, and not right for your patients or facilities?In this episode, Dr. Suiter is here to set the record straight. We dive into the...
031 – Karen Sheffler M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Setting the Record Straight On the WashPo Article on 2/25/18, Now How Do We Use This To Our Advantage? An SLP Action Plan to Encourage Education, Advocacy, and Transdisciplinary Care
A recent article in the Washington Post on February 25, 2018, titled “Swallowing problems are a big killer, but the treatment can be horrible,” had many, MANY inaccuracies about our profession, and in fact did not even name our profession!In this episode,...
030 – Carmin Bartow, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Part 2 – How to Form a “Trach Team” in Your Hospital: Utilizing a Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach to Improve Outcomes in Both Speech AND Swallowing For Patients With Tracheostomies
In part 2 of this episode, we continue to discuss how and why to form a trach team in your facility. We discuss challenges that SLPs face when dealing with trach patients, the benefits of forming a trach team, and the SLPs role in improving speech and swallowing in...
029 – Carmin Bartow, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Part 1 – How to Form a “Trach Team” in Your Hospital: Utilizing a Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach to Improve Outcomes in Both Speech AND Swallowing For Patients With Tracheostomies
In part 1 of this episode, we discuss how and why to form a trach team in your facility. We discuss challenges that SLPs face when dealing with trach patients, the benefits of forming a trach team, and the SLPs role in improving speech and swallowing in these patients...
028 – Tiffany Turner, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S – The Importance of Multi-Disciplinary Care with Other Professionals, Treating the Entire Person, and Why Are SLPs So Resistant to FEES?
This is Episode 028 with Tiffany Turner, Tiffany is a board certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders. She owns a regional swallowing and voice clinic in Tulsa serving patients throughout Oklahoma for FEES, videostrosboscopy, and swallowing and voice...
027 – Caroline M. Brindo, MA/CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Are We Using the MBSS To It’s Fullest Potential? A Day In The Life Of A Mobile MBSSer.
In this episode, Caroline and I discuss the underuse of the MBSS. We read reports from SLPs all the time that only mention if a person aspirated or not and with what consistency, or even more maddeningly, a progress note that the patient “failed” their MMBS. We have...
026 – Diane Bahr, M.S., CCC-SLP, CIMI – PEDS! Lip Ties and Tongue Ties and Buccal Ties, Oh My! Typical Mouth and Airway Development in Utero to 7 Years
Diane Bahr is a visionary with a mission. For more than 30 years, she has treated children and adults with feeding, motor speech, and mouth function problems. While she is a speech-language pathologist by training, she has also honed her skills as a feeding therapist,...
024 – Brenda Arend, MA, CCC-SLP – The Dueling Banjos of Dysphagia: Why Didn’t My Patient Get a Swallow Study at the Hospital and What Can Be Done About It?
024 – Brenda Arend, MA, CCC-SLP – The Dueling Banjos of Dysphagia: Why Didn’t My Patient Get a Swallow Study at the Hospital and What Can Be Done About It?Tune in as we discuss the roadblocks that both acute care *AND* SNF SLPs face, and how we can build...
023 – Eric Blicker CCC-SLP.D BCS-S – When A Cough Can Mean 1,000 Things: Discovering The Link Between COPD, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease, And Dysphagia.
Do you know the impact that COPD can have on swallowing? Do you know the impact that laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) can have on swallowing? Do you know the impact that COPD can have on LPRD? Do you even know what LPRD is?In episode 023 of the Swallow Your...
022 – Walt Fritz, PT – The Inter- and Intra-rater Reliability of Palpation, Myofascial Release, and Manual Therapy using a Patient Directed Approach.
Are you palpating your patients? Do you know what you’re feeling for? What is the inter- and intra-rater reliability of palpation? What if it has alternate uses? Manual therapy has been a longstanding practice in the PT world, and benefits are just now being...
021 – Martin B. Brodsky Ph.D., Sc.M., CCC-SLP, F-ASHA – Crash ‘n’ Burn: Ending The 24 Hour Wait Time For Post-Extubation Assessment
In this episode, Dr. Brodsky discusses when to assess or screen for swallowing function post extubation – what has been done in the past, what is going on today, and what should you do tomorrow? Dr. Brodsky describes a life altering incident that has shaped his...
020 – Dan Weinstein, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Case Presentation on Social Media, Decision Making, Documentation, and Making Appropriate Referrals
Dan and I team up for a quick off the cuff “holiday edition” episode to present to *YOU* how to present a case on social media in order to get the best and most appropriate responses from your peers.Dan also tackles decision making, documentation, and the...
019 – Russ Campbell, PT, CEO of Ampcare – IIb or not IIb – The Role of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Applied to Patients with Dysphagia
Questions about e-stim? NMES?What the heck is it? What does it even do?In this episode we learn all about parameters, placement, and plasticity!Russ Campbell received his degree in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois in 1989. He is a...
018 – Selena Reece, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Does Starting a FEES Program Sound Like Too Daunting Of a Task? Here Are All Things To Consider.
Episode 018 of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast features Selena Reece. Selena Reece received her Master’s degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2003 and obtained Board Certification in Swallowing in 2015. She has worked in acute care, outpatient,...
017 – Jamie D. Fisher PhD, CCC-SLP Part 2! Trach/Vent FAQs: Do Trachs Cause Dysphagia? Is The Blue Dye Test Accurate? Why FEES In This Population?
Dr. Fisher is back for part 2 to discuss her main passion — trach and vent! In this episode, we discuss some tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation FAQs as they relate to dysphagia. Do trachs themselves directly cause dysphagia? Is the blue dye test accurate?...
016 – Jamie D. Fisher, PhD, CCC-SLP Keeping it Real: Transitioning to being a Medical SLP the Right (Ethical) Way
Dr. Fisher received her PhD in Speech Language Pathology from Vanderbilt University. She is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and clinical instructor with SA Swallowing Services and works at various hospitals, sub-acute care facilities, and rehab facilities. Dr....
015 – Rebecca Levy M.S. CCC-SLP Thickened Liquids: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
On episode 015 of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast we have Rebecca Levy back for a Part 2! Rebecca is an SLP currently in the role of Clinical Program Consultant for ACP’s Synchrony dysphagia program. Rebecca has worked in healthcare for over 11 years. Although she...
014 – Dysphagia Cafe meets The Swallow Your Pride Podcast Live from the ASHA Convention!
In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Waller of Dysphagia Cafe to discuss all of the happenings in LA at the 2017 ASHA Convention! We also discuss some of the “Best Of” Dysphagia Cafe!To learn more about the Medical SLP Collective, an exclusive...
013 – Rebecca Levy M.S. CCC-SLP – Exercises, Exercises & More Exercises! Evidence-Based Treatment for Every Swallowing Impairment
On episode 013 of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast we have Rebecca Levy. Rebecca is an SLP currently in the role of Clinical Program Consultant for ACP’s Synchrony dysphagia program. Rebecca has worked in healthcare for over 11 years. Although she spent the first 2...
012 – Dr. Jonathan Aviv: What SLPs Should Know about the Relationship Between Reflux and Dysphagia, the Safety of FEES, and the Acid Watcher Diet.
012 – Dr. Jonathan Aviv: What SLPs Should Know about the Relationship Between Reflux and Dysphagia, the Safety of FEES, and the Acid Watcher Diet.Dr. Jonathan Aviv, ENT joins us for Episode 012 of The Swallow Your Pride Podcast. Dr. Aviv is currently the...
011 – Hillary Cooper, MA – CCC-SLP – Dysphagia Island Can Be a Lonely Place – Why It’s So Important to Build Bridges With Your Interdisciplinary Team to Overcome Barriers
011 – Hillary Cooper, MA – CCC-SLP – Dysphagia Island Can Be a Lonely Place – Why It’s So Important to Build Bridges With Your Interdisciplinary Team to Overcome BarriersHillary Cooper is the owner of Speech Therapy Services of North Louisiana...
010 – Catriona Steele Ph.D., CCC-SLP, F-ASHA – The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative Framework, IDDSI Flow Test, & Skill-Based Training For Rehabilitating the Swallow.
010 – Catriona Steele Ph.D., CCC-SLP, F-ASHA – The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative Framework, IDDSI Flow Test, & Skill-Based Training For Rehabilitating the Swallow.The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative...
009 – Edgar Vincent Clark, M. Ed. CCC-SLP – The Financials Involved in Managing Dysphagia, and How instrumental Assessments Can Not Only Be a Cost Savings, But Revenue Generating For Your Facility
009 – Edgar Vincent Clark, M. Ed. CCC-SLP – The Financials Involved in Managing Dysphagia, and How instrumental Assessments Can Not Only Be a Cost Savings, But Revenue Generating For Your FacilityToday’s guest is one of my most favorite people in this...
008 – Megan Nosol, M.S., CCC-SLP – The ABCs of HNC – Important Considerations for your Patient with Head & Neck Cancer
008 – Megan Nosol, M.S., CCC-SLP – The ABCs of HNC – Important Considerations for your Patient with Head & Neck CancerToday’s guest is Megan Nosol. Megan is extremely knowledgeable in the world of head and neck cancer. She is super intelligent,...
007 – Yvette McCoy, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Advocating for the Tools You Need to Do Your Job, The Predictors of Aspiration, and the Evidence-Based Triad
007 – Yvette McCoy, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Advocating for the Tools You Need to Do Your Job, The Predictors of Aspiration, and the Evidence-Based TriadThis is episode 007 of the Swallow Your Pride podcast, and on today’s episode we have Yvette McCoy. She is...
006 – Dan Weinstein, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Palliative Care in the Acute and SNF Settings, Feeding Tubes, Thickened Liquids, and Esophageal Dysphagia
006 – Dan Weinstein, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Palliative Care in the Acute and SNF Settings, Feeding Tubes, Thickened Liquids, and Esophageal Dysphagia Today’s Swallow Your Pride guest is Dan Weinstein! Dan is a board certified specialist in swallowing and...
005 – Matt Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP – How the Yale Swallow Protocol Can Simplify and Improve the Accuracy of your CSEs and Re-thinking Rehab
005 – Matt Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP – How the Yale Swallow Protocol Can Simplify and Improve the Accuracy of your CSEs and Re-thinking RehabMatt is an SLP in the Nashville, TN area where he completes mobile FEES for SA Swallowing Services, and works PRN in a...
004 – Nannette Crawford M.A., CCC-SLP – Is this waiver worth the paper it’s written on? Ethical decision making, the importance of having a mentor, and to never stop learning.
004 – Nannette Crawford M.A., CCC-SLP – Is this waiver worth the paper it’s written on? Ethical decision making, the importance of having a mentor, and to never stop learning.Nannette is an SLP with over 45 years of experience who wears many, many hats,...
003 – John Ashford, Ph.D. CCC-SLP – The 3 Pillars of Pneumonia and Why Oral Care Should Be Considered an Oral Infection Control Program Instead
003 – John Ashford, Ph.D. CCC-SLP – The 3 Pillars of Pneumonia and Why Oral Care Should Be Considered an Oral Infection Control Program InsteadToday’s Swallow Your Pride guest is Dr. John Ashford!Dr. A is an incredibly knowledgeable educator and clinician....
002 – Tiffani Wallace, M.A. CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Dysphagia Ramblings, Cranial Nerves, and Making Your Patient Aspirate
002 – Tiffani Wallace, M.A. CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Dysphagia Ramblings, Cranial Nerves, and Making Your Patient AspirateToday’s Swallow Your Pride guest is Tiffani Wallace!Tiffani is one of my most favorite people in this world, she’s board certified in...
001 – Ed Bice, M.Ed., CCC-SLP – Dispelling the Fatigue Myth and How We Should NOT Sit and Watch Our Patients Eat
001 – Ed Bice, M.Ed., CCC-SLP – Dispelling the Fatigue Myth and How We Should NOT Sit and Watch Our Patients EatToday’s Swallow Your Pride guest is Ed Bice! Ed is one of the most intelligent and knowledgeable swallowologists out there. Somehow he is not a...
Intro to the Swallow Your Pride Podcast – Theresa Richard, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Welcome to the Swallow Your Pride Podcast. Here, you will find interviews with some incredible clinicians and researchers with some evidence based research and treatment strategies. These people have made a name for themselves within their space, and are making a...
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Introducing the newest podcast to join the Speech Science Network, Swallow Your Pride by Theresa Richard. Theresa Richard is a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, and owner and founder of Mobile Dysphagia Diagnostics. She completed her...This Month’s Featured Affiliates:
