From educating restaurant staff to bringing recipes to support groups, it’s important to humanize dysphagia care.  And when it comes to fostering that approach with the head and neck cancer population, Theresa Yao, SLPD, MEd, MS, CCC-SLP will be the first to speak up! Tune into this week’s episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast podcast to explore a holistic approach to managing dysphagia. Going beyond the bedside, Theresa shares the importance of considering personal factors, environment, and social participation alongside the swallowing impairment itself.  What does it mean to create a dysphagia-friendly community? How can you advocate for it? What extra steps can you take to help your patients with head and neck cancer - or dysphagia in general - feel more empowered?  Grab your notepad and prepare to get inspired. You won’t want to miss this! Get the show notes for this episode here: https://syppodcast.com/313 Timestamps: Theresa Yao's background (00:01:21) The journey to voice and swallowing disorders (00:02:05) The importance of a whole-person approach (00:05:51) The whole person approach to dysphagia (00:06:51) Viewing patients as whole persons (00:08:51) The impact of dysphagia on social interactions (00:10:13) Involving patients in treatment planning (00:12:14) Creating dysphagia-friendly environments (00:15:58) The role of support groups in dysphagia management (00:17:55) The support group and patient empowerment (00:18:44) Support group advocacy and volunteer efforts (00:20:50) Community outreach and resources (00:21:57) Benefits of support groups for clinicians (00:25:14) Community engagement and awareness (00:27:06) Multidisciplinary team approach (00:28:28) Patient-reported outcome measures and quality of life assessment (00:30:44) Whole person approach and qualitative research (00:33:29) The post 313 – The Human Behind the Dysphagia: A Holistic Approach for Head and Neck Cancer Patients appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Have you ever wondered how much you can actually do as an SLP when it comes to dementia care? One of the most common misconceptions about dementia care in general is that not much can be done. It’s a progressive disease after all, right? This is where medical SLPs can shine, and Adria Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP is here to talk about it! Adria is a dementia consultant who teamed up with an OT to create a dementia program and traveled around to different facilities to teach this program. In this week’s episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Theresa and Adria explore the importance of understanding dementia stages and supporting caregivers. They address misconceptions about therapy for patients with dementia and cover recent changes in billing that allow for caregiver training without the patient present, including the potential for caregivers to receive financial support for their services.  If you support individuals with dementia and their caregivers in any capacity, you won’t want to miss this episode! Get the show notes at: https://syppodcast.com/312 Timestamps: The need for better dementia care (00:02:36) The role of speech therapists in dementia care (00:07:01) Understanding dementia staging (00:10:10) Caregiver support and collaboration (00:14:27) Challenges of caregiver role (00:19:01) Therapist-patient communication (00:19:22) Billing for caregiver time (00:21:25) Caregiver payment and reimbursement (00:23:09) Medicare and Medicaid services program (00:24:54) Support for caregivers (00:25:18) Speech-language pathologists in hygiene ADLs (00:27:19) Communication issues in hygiene ADLs (00:29:06) Training and competence for SLPs (00:32:07) Communication intervention in hygiene ADLs (00:33:49) Challenges and learning experiences (00:36:27) Role of SLPs in caregiving (00:37:09) Therapist Collaboration (00:37:22) Collaborative Care (00:40:20) Specialization Communication (00:42:26) Encouraging Learning (00:44:07) The post 312 – Navigating Dementia Care as an SLP: Tips and Insights from a Dementia Consultant appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

“Wherever you're working, whatever setting you're working in, whatever profession you are, if you're working with humans, you should be trauma-informed.” Rachel Archambault, MA, CCC-SLP dropped ALL the mics within the first three minutes of our discussion in today’s episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast! Trauma-informed care, empathy, and just the human touch are all crucial in our profession, but there’s an obvious tension between meeting productivity standards and providing this level of care. It’s palpable. Does our current productivity model harm the quality of care we can provide? What does trauma-informed care look like, and what can we actually do to make it work without stressing over time-based codes and RVUs? Tune in to this week’s discussion and see what Rachel has to say about it and join her call to action! Get the show notes: https://syppodcast.com/311 Timestamps: Introduction (00:00:02) Discovering Trauma-Informed Care (00:01:33) Challenges in Implementing Trauma-Informed Care (00:04:23) Advocating for Change (00:06:01) Impact of Trauma-Informed Care (00:09:14) Six Pillars of Trauma-Informed Care (00:13:35) Looking at the conversation through a trauma-informed lens (00:14:15) Trust and transparency in provider relationships (00:15:23) Fostering trust and transparency with clients (00:16:58) Peer support, collaboration, and mutuality (00:17:26) Empowerment, voice, and choice in therapy (00:20:21) Consideration of cultural, historical, and gender issues (00:23:09) Personal experiences with trauma-informed care (00:24:50) Trauma-informed care (00:28:03) Cultural and religious considerations (00:29:33) Resources for trauma-informed care (00:31:38) Training and implementation (00:34:14) Connect with Rachel (00:35:38) The post 311 – Compassion Over Metrics: Prioritizing Trauma-Informed Care as Medical SLPs appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever received orders to see a patient with head and neck cancer AFTER they’ve started (or completed) radiation and/or surgery. A million times yes. It’s one of those common cases where speech-language pathology is an afterthought. But in reality, we should be brought into the discussion before any treatment begins! Katie Moore is all too familiar with this, which is why she passionately advocated for a head and neck cancer program in her department AND for specialized training to address complex impairments (like post-radiation fibrosis and lymphedema.) Tune in to this week’s episode of The Swallow Your Pride Podcast to hear how Katie implemented a new program and rallied for support for SLPs to achieve the level of training they deserve. Oh, and get ready to feel a surge of inspiration! Download the show notes at: https://syppodcast.com/310 Timestamps: Challenges in Healthcare Administration (00:02:01) Implementing Speech Therapy Services (00:03:21) Advocating for Inclusion (00:05:32) Self-Initiative and Research (00:08:06) Building Trust and Collaboration (00:11:42) Continuing Education and Funding (00:13:24) Advocating for Specific Training (00:14:51) Navigating Financial Approvals (00:16:16) Understanding Business Administration (00:17:29) Calculating Results for Proposals (00:22:34) Patience and Career Trajectory (00:26:37) Foundation Funding and Program Development (00:28:34) Financial Assistance for Patients (00:29:17) Learning from Interdisciplinary Conversations (00:30:27) Challenges in Patient Care (00:31:23) Team Collaboration in Patient Care (00:32:40) Unforeseen Surgical Procedure (00:34:11) Overcoming Challenges in Patient Care (00:35:48) Culmination of Professional Journey (00:40:04) Final Thoughts on Professional Growth (00:40:37) The post 310 – No Longer the Afterthought: Developing a HNC program and funding for specialized training appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Imagine walking into a room where a team of physicians, physical therapists, and dietitians are sitting at the table discussing wound care. Would you pause and slowly back out the door, hoping no one noticed? Or would you pull up a seat at the table and join the discussion? Ashley Muñoz López not only pulls up a seat, but she builds a bigger table! In this episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, host Theresa Richard and guest Ashley Muñoz López, MBA, MS, CCC-SLP, BCSS, discuss the importance of integrating speech-language pathology into the broader healthcare ecosystem. They focus on wound care prevention in the ICU, with Ashley sharing her experience of being nominated for a team quality and safety award for her efforts in this area. Tune into this episode to understand your roles as an SLP when it comes to preventing wounds in the ICU, interdisciplinary considerations, and HOW you can snag that seat at the wound care table. [powerpress] Get the show notes: https://sypodcast.com/309 The award for team quality and safety (00:02:17) Speech therapy's role in preventing wounds in the ICU (00:03:39) Realizing the impact of SLPs on wound care (00:07:22) Collaborating with Other Professionals (00:11:03) Speech-Language Pathologists on Wound Care Teams (00:12:49) Using Innovative Approaches in Nutrition (00:14:18) The importance of a multidisciplinary approach (00:21:03) Addressing length of stay concerns (00:21:59) Advocating for a role in wound care teams (00:23:04) The award-winning wound care project (00:31:13) The importance of sharing achievements (00:32:10) Encouraging change in practice (00:32:38) The post 309 – From Bedside to Bedsores: How Can Speech Therapy Help Prevent Wounds in the ICU? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

You know when a patient complains about swallowing difficulty and you do an instrumental, but everything looks fine? Excuse my lack of eloquence here, but…what the heck? This is often referred to as functional dyspahgia, and in this week’s episode of The Swallow Your Pride Podcast, I had the absolute joy of talking about it with Jaimie Anderson MS, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS. Together we discuss the challenges that come with significant swallowing complaints that don’t align with swallow studies, what functional dysphagia is, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Jaimie even throws in an analogy to help us better understand this mystery. Tune in and let us know what you think! Get the show notes: https://syppodcast.com/307 Timestamps: The challenges of diagnosing and treating patients with significant swallowing complaints (00:03:11) Introduction to functional dysphagia and its criteria (00:07:44) Excluding other potential causes of dysphagia before considering functional dysphagia (00:08:46) The challenges of limited treatment options (00:09:50) Diagnosing functional dysphagia (00:10:33) Inclusionary criteria for functional disorders (00:11:41) The challenges of diagnosing and treating patients with functional dysphagia (00:18:18) The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in treating patients with functional dysphagia (00:19:45) The role of education and counseling in treating functional dysphagia (00:26:01) The software vs hardware analogy (00:26:49) Functional paralysis and neurological manifestations (00:28:15) Importance of education and counseling (00:31:49) The history of functional dysphagia (00:35:51) The challenges of diagnosing and treating dysphagia (00:37:09) Treatment options for functional dysphagia (00:39:47) The contact information and webinar announcement (00:44:58) The post 307- The Curious Case of Functional Dysphagia: What to do when the swallow looks fine, but doesn’t feel fine. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

So you want to work in the NICU. First of all - cheers to that! You have a major goal to help some of the most fragile (but also resilient) tiny humans we can help, which is exciting and inspirational! But how the heck do you do it? What does the journey of a non-NICU SLP look like while becoming a NICU SLP? Khaki Brown, MS CCC-SLP, CNT is here to help! Khaki is an SLP and NICU infant feeding specialist who dedicates part of her time supporting new SLPs in their journey towards helping medically fragile infants through her business, Khaki Feeds Babies. In this episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, you’ll learn about the challenges and rewards of working in the NICU, the importance of continuing education, and the significance of building relationships within the field. Brown shares her journey from wanting to be a teacher to becoming an SLP and provides tips for those interested in working in the NICU. This episode leans hard into the importance of self-learning, mentorship, and understanding the developmental needs of infants in the NICU. Get the show notes at: https://syppodcast.com/308 Timestamps: Khaki's Journey to the NICU (00:02:27) Learning in the Externship (00:06:00) Tips for Getting into the NICU Setting (00:08:00) The importance of building connections with NICU professionals (00:09:18) Limited coursework on pediatric feeding in graduate programs (00:10:25) The multifaceted approach to feeding in the NICU (00:14:38) The importance of involving the entire team (00:17:58) Partnering with parents for feeding goals (00:19:12) Building rapport with nurses in the NICU (00:20:35) The importance of direct care in the NICU (00:27:32) Tips for breaking into the NICU (00:28:01) Closing remarks and call to action (00:28:17) The post 308 – Becoming a NICU SLP: Tips, Strategies, Suggestions, and More with Khaki Brown appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Calling all pediatric MedSLPs who want to grow their therapy skills! The FREE MedSLP Summit is just around the corner, and we’re dedicating an entire DAY to pediatric MedSLP therapy approaches on Sunday, December 3rd! Curious about myofunctional therapy? Want to improve your pediatric AAC skills? Maybe you want to see what MedSLPs are doing today for feeding therapy from NICU to toddlerhood (and beyond). Today’s Swallow Your Pride Podcast episode will introduce you to four of the speakers you’ll be learning from on Sunday! I’ve interviewed them in the past because I knew they were making massive impacts on our field, so today I’ll be replaying portions of those episodes. Get to know them a bit! Find out what they specialize in, what their experience has been like, and what they’ve been up to. Don’t forget to register for the FREE MedSLP Summit at www.medslpcollective.com/summit so you can absorb up to *seven* hours of pediatric medical SLP therapy brilliance! Go to https://syppodcast.com/306 to get the links to the full episodes of all these speakers. The post 306 – Look Who’s Talking Part 2: Get to Know Some of Our Pediatric MedSLP Summit Speakers appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Pssst...did you know that the FREE MedSLP Summit is happening this weekend? It's online...up to 14 hours of education...and 100% dedicated to today's therapy approaches (the what, the how, the why, the wow). And YES, a recording WILL be available to catch the replay! But who the heck is speaking? What's their background? Are they like...cool and knowledgeable? Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! In today's episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, I'm going to introduce you to 5 of the brilliant and kind MedSLPs who will be speaking for this weekend's MedSLP Summit. I'm bringing back clips from prior discussions I've had with them on the show so you can get a sneak peek into their background and their passion. Today's episode will focus on some of our adult-focused speakers who will be presenting on Saturday, December 2nd. You'll quickly learn why the MedSLP community loves them! Don't forget: you can grow your therapy skills with them this weekend when you register for the MedSLP Summit at https://medslpcollective.com/summit Visit https://syppodast.com/305 for full episode links to these podcasts. The post 305 – Look Who’s Talking: A Blast From the Past with Some of Our Brilliant Summit Speakers appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

So you have a patient with dysphagia…what do you immediately start considering? Diagnosis…comorbidities…past medical history…past surgical history…current diet recs… ☝️Those are the typical go-to “textbook” checklist items, but there are other incredibly important considerations that will affect how you evaluate and treat your patient. These considerations impact your clinical recommendations and what matters most to your patients - and they deserve to be honored. I’m talking about cultural and religious considerations in dysphagia - which is exactly what Michelle Weber Dehgan MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Kiana Gardner MA, CCC-SLP dive into this on this week’s episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast! Together, we discuss the importance of cultural sensitivity in managing dysphagia. Michelle and Kiana highlight the significance of considering patients' cultural preferences, dietary restrictions, and access to food during evaluations and treatment recommendations. They share the results of a survey conducted among SLPs that highlight the challenges in accommodating nutritional preferences and religious and cultural beliefs. Tune in, take notes, and talk about what you learn with colleagues! Get the show notes at https://syppodcast.com/304 The importance of considering cultural preferences (00:04:34) Considering access to food and alternative options (00:06:50) Considering allergies and dietary restrictions (00:07:52) The Cultural Acceptance of a Simple Food (00:08:55) Impact of Hospital Menus on Patient Preferences (00:10:25) Survey Results on Speech Pathologists' Practices (00:12:20) Fasting during Ramadan and cultural rituals (00:17:56) Food preferences and cultural barriers (00:19:11) Patient-centered approach and cultural humility (00:22:06) Assumptions and Perspective (00:28:59) The therapy scheduling challenge (00:36:56) Catering to different cultural groups and partnering with food nutrition corporations. (00:46:41) The psychological impact of not being able to honor cultural or religious practices in the hospital. (00:47:44) The post 304 – Cultural Sensitivity in Dysphagia: Nourishing Patients Beyond Nutrition appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Is it ever “normal” for infants to cough during feeding? Does it make a difference whether they’re breastfed or bottle-fed? What should med SLPs actually understand and implement when it comes to infant feeding? Infant feeding and our role as med SLPs is one of my FAVORITE topics to discuss, and my heart practically did a break dance when I got to sit down with Katlyn McGrattan, PhD, CCC-SLP, to discuss THIS very topic! Katlyn is an SLP and a researcher at the University of Minnesota. She lives, eats, and breathes the world of pediatric feeding and swallowing (seriously, as a hobby, she and her husband are developing a medical device to better diagnose infant feeding goals). Tune in to this week’s episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast where Katlyn discusses research on infant feeding and swallowing disorders, the importance of understanding the physics behind milk flow, and what med SLPs should understand when it comes to working in this corner of our field! Get the shown notes at: https://syppodcast.com/303 Timestamps The Normal Cough Study (00:02:05) Feeding Metrics of Healthy Term Babies (00:08:08) Comparison of Breastfed and Bottle-fed Infants (00:04:59) Immature Feeding and Stress Cues in Infants (00:09:58) Challenges in Identifying Normal Infant Feeding Behaviors (00:13:31) Hydrostatic Pressure and Milk Flow (00:19:49) Influence of Bottle Nipples on Milk Flow (00:22:44) Global Accessibility of Bottle Nipples (00:25:32) The Bottles and Nipples Dilemma (00:26:26) Research on Infant Swallowing in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (00:29:09) Non-Invasive Method to Evaluate Swallowing Integrity (00:34:32) The need for speech pathologists in neuromuscular clinics (00:35:24) The importance of training in working with pediatric populations (00:36:03) The post 303- What’s Considered “Normal” in Infant Feeding: A Discussion with Katlyn McGrattan. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

“I have a pretty controversial topic. I'm usually known for pushing the boundary a little bit.” ☝️If there were ever a sequence of words that will make heads turn and ears perk, it’s THAT! Join me in this week’s episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast where I had the absolute honor of digging into SLP challenges, gray areas, and pushing the envelope in our field with Monica Lupo, M.A., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, CDP, LSVT-C, CLTS. Monica is the owner of Speak Your Legacy Inc., a private practice and mobile FEES business serving adults and pediatrics in New York. During this discussion, Monica challenges SLPs to ask themselves questions like…“Why do I practice the way I do?” and “How can I change what I’m doing?” Monica shares which hill she will die on, mobile FEES, and holes in our scope of practice (my head almost snapped with how hard I was nodding). Tune in and join the discussion! Get the show notes: https://syppodcast.com/302 TIMESTAMPS: Challenging the current practices in speech-language pathology (00:02:10) The need for more research and mentorship in dysphagia (00:04:26) The Competency of Getting FEES Passes (00:09:14) The Blurred Scope of Practice and Lack of Guidance (00:10:59) The Need for FEES in the Home and Insurance Coverage (00:15:25) Advocacy for patient care (00:19:56) Considering comfort and preferences in choosing a scope (00:32:08) The debate on topical anesthetic and lubricants (00:39:08) Challenges and adaptability in FEES procedures (00:42:37) Collaboration and teamwork (00:46:22) Building networks and partnerships (00:49:54) The need for more mentors in the field (00:53:46) Challenges of accessing mentorship in remote areas (00:54:55) The post 302 – Guidelines, Gray Areas, and Gaping Holes: Navigating the Blurred Lines in Medical Speech-Language Pathology appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

While the early 2000s hailed power couples like Brangelina and Bennifer, I’m WAY more excited to shine the spotlight on the dynamic duo on today’s podcast episode 🤩 Leon Daley M.A., CCC-SLP and Athanasia Svenning M.A., CCC-SLP are SLPs who specialize in dysphagia and operate a mobile FEES business together called Daley Dysphagia Diagnostics (while currently planning their wedding on top of it all!)  Together we discuss their journey in starting their mobile fees business and the challenges they face in introducing fees as an alternative to video studies in hospitals.  We get granular and discuss the challenges of navigating the business and insurance side of their practice, marketing as SLPs, and the need for continuous learning and collaboration in our field.  Tune in to get inspired! Get the show notes at: https://syppodcast.com/301 Starting the business and the challenges [00:03:09] Experience with fees and becoming advocates [00:06:19] Educating providers about fees [00:09:18] Challenges in getting contracts with doctors [00:11:19] Exclusive contracts as a roadblock [00:17:07] Navigating additional speech pathology services [00:20:44] The need for expanding services and reaching more patients [00:21:21] Collaboration and referral in private practice [00:23:29] The importance of food and community in dysphagia treatment [00:33:17] Presenting on burnout at ASHA conference [00:35:40] The post Navigating the Challenges of a Mobile FEES With Your Business (and Life) Partner: Athanasia and Leon’s Journey. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Today we’re excited to bring to you the 300th episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast 🎉 This week, Theresa Richard is bringing it back to the very reason this podcast came into existence 299 episodes ago: addressing the gap in dysphagia education and clinical practice. Timothy Stockdale is this week’s special guest to discuss these gaps, what’s being done about it, and what other med SLPs should consider when growing their knowledge and skills. Timothy is a medical SLP and the Director of Education and Business Enablement for Aspire Respiratory Products, and he provides us with excellent insights and words of wisdom for SLPs wanting to do what’s best for those with swallowing disorders. Tune in to dig deeper into dysphagia literature, patient autonomy, collaboration, holistic approaches to dysphagia therapy, respiratory muscle strength training, advocacy, and being vulnerable in our pursuit of knowing and doing better. Get the show notes: https://syppodcast.com/300 Timestamps:  The importance of understanding normal, functional, and disordered swallowing [00:06:03] Challenges in diagnosing dysphagia accurately [00:02:23] Taking a holistic approach to dysphagia management [00:05:40] The importance of patient-centered care [00:10:07] Challenges with traditional feeding therapy approaches [00:11:35] The need for collaborative conversations with patients [00:14:38] The importance of patient autonomy [00:19:06] The role of education in empowering patients [00:19:58] The need for a whole-body approach in dysphagia management [00:21:19] The importance of continual improvement [00:29:01] Vulnerability and authenticity in clinical practice [00:30:24] Advocating for instrumentals and understanding healthcare reimbursement [00:33:40] The importance of understanding cost and readmission rates [00:39:23] Advocating for better productivity in healthcare settings [00:42:33] Redefining productivity in speech-language pathology [00:45:14] The importance of terminology [00:47:54] Final thoughts on leadership and authenticity [00:49:00] Appreciation for spreading information [00:50:03] The post 300 – Bridging the Gap Between Dysphagia Education, Research, and Practice: The Ultimate Soapbox appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Have you ever worked with an athlete or a young patient who fears exercise because it can trigger what feels like an asthma attack? Or maybe you’ve helped someone who feels like they can’t breathe when they smell a strong perfume or have acid reflux. Only none of this is asthma…it’s a form of airway-induced obstructions.  In this podcast episode, Sara Davis, an SLP and the founder of Vox Fit discusses exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (formerly known as vocal fold dysfunction/paradoxical vocal fold movement disorder) and inducible airway obstruction due to other triggers. She opens up about the impact of high stress and pressure on individuals with upper airway disorders and the importance of behavioral therapy in managing symptoms.  Learn about the use of scopes for biofeedback, techniques for managing airway conditions, and the role of education and empowerment in helping patients understand and manage their symptoms. Understand the importance of tailoring breathing techniques to specific sports and activities and the need for individualized treatment. You’ll walk away from this episode with a greater understanding of airway-induced obstructions, desensitization training, and techniques for addressing exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction.  Get the show notes and references: https://syppodcast.com/299 Timestamps: The conference on upper airway disorders and conditions [00:01:09] Establishment of the Global Initiative for Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (GLO) [00:02:22] Inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) and exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) [00:05:01] The fear cycle and high stress [00:06:55] Importance of the first visit and education [00:08:07] Differentiating upper airway disorders from asthma [00:11:26] The role of scope for biofeedback teaching [00:13:31] Understanding the larynx as a gatekeeper [00:14:50] Teaching breathing techniques and gaining control over the airway [00:18:08] Establishing Triggers and Sensory Awareness [00:20:31] Managing Cough and Throat Clearing [00:21:36] Breathing Techniques for Vocal Fold Opening [00:22:43] Modifying breathing techniques for sports [00:27:53] Assessing exercise-induced condition [00:30:55] Desensitization training for triggers [00:33:32] Reducing sensory receptors in the larynx [00:35:35] Ellerby techniques for exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction [00:36:58] The importance of fullness and depth of breath [00:40:09] Breathing techniques during high-intensity exercise [00:41:17] The benefits of respiratory muscle trainers and nasal breathing [00:42:09] The post 299 – Airway Induced Obstructions: What are they, and why should Med SLPs know? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you in your business skills as an SLP? What about your leadership skills? Whether it’s public speaking or knowing how to use an Excel spreadsheet, we should have a deeper understanding of business skills and healthcare leadership as SLPs. That’s exactly what Theresa Richard and Laura McWilliams dive into in today’s episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast! It’s easy for Med SLPs to have “clinical tunnel vision” when pursuing continuing education and professional development opportunities. But we shouldn't JUST focus on the clinical side of our career! Tune in to see what Laura’s unique experience with leadership as a med SLP has taught her and what you can do as a clinician tomorrow to begin building your own business leadership skills. Get the show notes with citations list at syppodcast.com/298 The importance of expanding skills [00:02:05] The relevance of basic business tools [00:04:15] The value of business understanding [00:05:35] The importance of effective communication and collaboration [00:07:01] Understanding workplace culture and leveraging it for evidence-based practice [00:09:13] Creating a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing [00:13:39] Establishing norms and culture [00:19:09] Working groups for standardized practice [00:21:19] Collaborative decision-making [00:22:02] The importance of time logistics [00:24:57] The role of project management and gap analysis [00:27:29] Broadening professional growth and encouraging innovation [00:29:07] The importance of partnerships in driving change [00:32:47] Assessing and improving team culture [00:34:02] Being the solution and changing the conversation [00:37:45] The importance of self-assessment and quarterly reflection [00:41:41] The value of culture and self-awareness in the workplace [00:42:26] Leaning into what feels right and supporting others [00:44:12] The post 298 – What Should SLPs Know About Business and Leadership? A Discussion with Laura McWilliams appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Why rely on tongue depressors when you can give your patients a portable workout device that comes with an app to track their tongue strength, endurance, and exercise results?  That device exists! And it’s improved… Elizabeth Daly and Ed Steger are back on the Swallow Your Pride Podcast with exciting updates on the Tongueometer - a handheld lingual manometer that measures tongue and lip strength and endurance. From Android and iOS compatibility to bluetooth connections to two new research studies using the Tongueometer, this is a dysphagia therapy device all med SLPs should be aware of. Get the show notes with references here: https://syppodcast.com/297 Timestamps: Updates on the Tongueometer device [00:01:18] Recent publications on the Tongueometer [00:09:33] Comparing Validity of Tongueometer and EOP [00:10:04] Concurrent Validity Study by James Curtis [00:12:12] Patient Populations Using Tongueometer [00:17:11] The reimbursement codes for remote therapeutic monitoring [00:20:33] Gamification of the app [00:21:21] Insurance reimbursement process [00:26:32] The post 297 – The Tongueometer: We’ve got updates! appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

“It flipped the whole household upside down. None of our meal times are quote-unquote normal...it's totally dysfunctional chaos.” ☝️This is the real and raw experience of Diane Wolff, dysphagia cookbook author and caregiver for her mother with dementia and impaired swallowing. This experience led Diane to write Essential Puree - The A to Z Guidebook: 67 Delicious Recipes for the Dysphagia Diet & Soft Food Diet, a cookbook addressing this overlooked aspect of care, including tips on simplifying recipes, cleanup, and food storage for families dealing with time constraints or challenges.  In this episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Theresa and Diane discuss the caregiver’s journey and the need for more resources and solutions for loved ones living with dysphagia. From ditching food molds to piping puree onto colorful plates, Diane shares several of her recommendations to promote better dining experiences for everyone impacted by dementia and swallowing disorders. If Med SLPs can agree on anything, it’s that food is more than sustenance. It’s a way to connect, share love, and find joy in life. This episode dives into all of that and more with vulnerability and forward-thinking. Get the show notes: https://syppodcast.com/296 Timestamps: The importance of nutrition for seniors with swallowing disorders [00:03:08] Challenges of feeding a child with a feeding disorder [00:04:30] Creating easy and nutritious pureed meals [00:05:25] The importance of atmosphere and using pretty plates [00:10:07] Using a xanthan gum thickener for food consistency [00:11:18] Cooking the same recipe for the patient and the family [00:13:33] The nutritional status of the speaker's mother [00:21:30] Developing a line of pureed foods for hospitals and home healthcare [00:22:50] Patient and caregiver education on pureed foods and tools for the kitchen [00:27:07] Boosting the immune system during COVID [00:31:34] Collaboration between speech pathologists and other professionals [00:32:17] The caregiver's perspective [00:33:35] The post 296 – A Caregiver and Her Cookbook: How one woman’s caregiving journey inspired a cookbook for dysphagia care appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Did you know there’s a team of clinicians who come together each day in New York City to conquer dysphagia? In this episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Theresa Richard interviews Dr. Anaïs Rameau, laryngologist and trailblazer of New York City’s first multidisciplinary dysphagia clinic! Together they discuss the concept, logistics, and benefits of an integrated swallowing disorder center that calls together a powerhouse team of dysphagia-serving healthcare professionals. This type of comprehensive care should be more accessible, and it’s up to us to get the ball rolling. So, sit back, hydrate, and enjoy this inspirational episode. Get the show notes at https://syppodcast.com/295 The history of multidisciplinary dysphagia clinics [00:02:27] The Japanese transdisciplinary approach [00:06:39] Patient selection for multidisciplinary clinics [00:08:54] The assessment and intervention process [00:11:22] Logistics of the clinic and future considerations [00:12:36] Collaboration and teamwork in the clinic [00:13:43] The Dream Team of Multidisciplinary Specialists [00:21:44] The Role of Laryngeal ENTs and Manometry [00:25:27] Benefits and Challenges of Multidisciplinary Teams [00:28:55] The post 295 – The First Multidisciplinary Dysphagia Clinic in New York City: A discussion with the MD who started it all appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

The word “cancer” is often cloaked in feelings of uncertainty and fear - understandably so. But what can a medical SLP do to help? What’s our role in the world of oncology? In this podcast episode, host Theresa Richard interviews Heather George about her experience as an SLP working with oncology patients and the role of palliative care in dysphagia management. They discuss the challenges of navigating treatment for patients with complex medical conditions, the importance of taking a holistic approach to patient care, and the need to address patient concerns and fears. They also touch on the difficulties of managing differing opinions among healthcare providers. If you serve this population or hope to one day, this episode is for you. Get the show notes with references at syppodcast.com/294 [00:03:29] The role of palliative care in dysphagia management [00:04:27] Understanding the differences between rehabilitation and palliative care [00:06:53] Considering the medical status and prognosis in dysphagia management [00:10:31] The multifactorial components of swallowing difficulties [00:10:40] Highlighting the need to consider the patient's specific diagnosis and how it impacts their swallowing difficulties. [00:13:09] Managing the dynamic between providers and dysphagia treatment [00:20:32] Importance of reflecting on personal biases as clinicians and how it can influence communication with patients and physicians. [00:21:37] The impact of presenting information in a fear-inducing manner and the importance of discussing risks and benefits in a balanced way. [00:22:25] The speaker's personal experience of realizing the need to present both professional and personal perspectives when discussing treatment options with patients and their families. [00:29:05] Understanding the Patient's Medical Condition [00:30:06] Collaborating with the Medical Team [00:32:16] Navigating Difficult Conversations [00:38:20]Palliative Team Consultation [00:39:42] Exploration of consulting the ethics department for added insight and evaluation in complex situations. [00:40:43] Supporting Patients Transitioning to Hospice [00:48:26] Being cognizant of language and writing in a more respectful and patient-centered way. The post 294 – SLPs and Cancer: What’s our role? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

So a patient walks into a fluoroscopy suite, points to their throat, and says “I have trouble swallowing.” You do the VFSS, and their oropharynx looks…okay! Maybe even within normal limits! Now what? *The esophagus has entered the chat* In this podcast episode, Theresa Richard interviews Dr. Watts, a speech-language pathologist, researcher, and clinician scientist at the University of South Florida known for her work with esophageal dysphagia.  Get the show notes: https://syppodcast.com/293 The passion for esophageal dysphagia [00:02:19] The development of the REST protocol [00:03:30] Future research and expansion of the REST protocol [00:06:06] The nature of modified barium swallow [00:10:17] Screening protocol and next steps [00:11:23] Importance of multidisciplinary team [00:13:58] The implementation of esophageal dysphagia education [00:19:58] The prevalence of esophageal dysphagia and the need for further investigation [00:20:59] The importance of counseling and referrals in dysphagia management [00:23:06] The Art and Science of Fluoroscopy [00:29:04] Standardized Protocol for Reporting Results [00:30:18] Describing Aberrant Movement and Reporting Failed Screening [00:31:19] The post 293 – The Esophagus Has Entered the Chat: Understanding and Addressing Esophageal Dysphagia with Dr. Watts appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Exploring diet consistencies (including the great bread debate)... Identifying barriers of modified barium swallow studies (and what to do about them)... Encountering tough pills to swallow (literally)… ☝️ These are just three of the topics Theresa Richard and Gavin Levy discuss in the most recent episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast! Together, Theresa and Gavin look at evidence-based practices for medical SLPs while sharing their personal experiences on the job. Through this discussion, key takeaways focus on involving SLPs in dietary conversations, clinical documentation verbiage that reflects dietary needs when designing menus, and collaborating with caregivers, dieticians, and other medical professionals to further gain knowledge and improve patient outcomes. Timestamps: Implementations of Soft and Bite Size Diets: The Role of SLPs (05:44 - 10:58) Where Does Bread Fit in Alterations Diets? (10:59 - 16:15) Exploring the Benefits of Modified Diets for Patients on Altered Diets (16:15 - 21:25) Risks and Benefits of Video Fluoroscopy for Swallowing Studies (21:25 - 26:29) Advocating for Better Communication in Swallow Studies: Involving a Multidisciplinary Team (26:29 - 31:22) Team-Based Recommendations for Patient Care (31:23 - 36:06) The Role of Environment in Swallowing and Testing Outcomes (36:06 - 40:53) A Conversation on Safety,Staff Shortages, and Modifying Diets for Skilled Nursing Facilities (40:54 - 45:42) The Role of Speech Therapists in Medication Administration and Swallowing Studies (45:42 - 50:39) The Impact of Aspiration on Decision Making (50:40 - 55:35) Embracing Change and Connecting Research in Speech Therapy (55:35 - 01:00:34) Exploring Physical Therapy, Coordination of Respiration and Swallowing, and Dementia (01:00:34 - 01:03:22) The post 292 – How We Practice and What We Consider: A Discussion on Clinical Experience and Evidence with Gavin Levy appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

“Every unique symptom is a call to explore beyond the known territories of our field.” -Autumn Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC ☝️Who can argue with that? In this podcast episode, Theresa welcomes Autumn Henning as her guest, who specializes in infant and pediatric feeding and orofacial functional disorders. They discuss the importance of practice-based evidence, collaboration, functioning vs functional therapy, and trying different treatment strategies. They emphasize the need to consider the bigger picture and connect different systems in the body. Finally, Theresa and Autumn touch on a component of therapy we’re all too familiar with: provider burnout and the significance of self-care.  Tune in to today’s Swallow Your Pride Podcast episode: Oral Dysfunction Can Lead to That? Discussions with an Orofacial Functional Specialist. Get the handout here: https://syppodcast.com/291 Timestamps: The importance of orofacial dysfunction [00:03:52] Functional therapy and its implications [00:03:52] Referral sources and interdisciplinary care [00:06:16] Practice Based Evidence [00:10:01]  Clinician Experience and Trying New Approaches [00:10:40] The Interconnectedness of Symptoms [00:14:09] Interprofessional Collaboration [00:18:41] Provider Burnout [00:19:52] The Power of the Comeback [00:24:56] The post 291 – Oral Dysfunction Can Lead to That? Discussions with an Orofacial Functional Specialist. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Pediatric feeding difficulties aren’t just physical…they can be traumatic, too.  While everyone can agree that caring for and nourishing our little ones is a top priority, access to the research and knowledge on pediatric feeding disorders remains elusive. Why? What can be done about it? And what should medical SLPs understand? In this podcast episode, host Theresa Richard interviews Jaclyn Pederson, the CEO of Feeding Matters, a nonprofit organization focused on pediatric feeding disorders. They discuss their personal experiences with pediatric feeding disorders and the importance of a holistic approach to addressing feeding issues. They also touch on topics such as the challenges of conducting research in the field, the importance of evidence-based practice in feeding therapy, and the difficulties of integrating feeding therapy into insurance coverage. They emphasize the need for ongoing support for families and the importance of recognizing and addressing the trauma involved in feeding difficulties. Overall, the episode highlights the work of Feeding Matters in advocating for and supporting those affected by pediatric feeding disorders. Get the notes and handouts here: https://syppodcast.com/290 Timestamps:  [00:02:23]  Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month  [00:06:35]  The Consensus Paper on Pediatric Feeding Disorder  [00:07:40] The Need for Identifying Pediatric Feeding Disorder  [00:09:47] The importance of awareness and recognition of feeding difficulties  [00:11:55] The need for further research and education in feeding  [00:18:35] Challenges in implementing evidence-based practice in feeding [00:19:41] Importance of evidence-based practice and considering the clinician's experience and family's expectations in treatment.  [00:20:49] Challenges when research doesn't align with personal experiences, the need for a global approach, and the importance of considering the family's dynamics in treatment. [00:22:46] The need for space to adapt treatment approaches, the readiness of families to receive information, and the integration of therapy into the natural home feeding environment. [00:29:25] Insurance Challenges  [00:30:21] Integration of Feeding Therapy into Insurance  [00:36:28] Healing Feeding Trauma  [00:37:38] The Trauma Involved with Feeding  [00:39:08] The Impact of Trauma on Feeding  [00:41:14] Supporting Parents and Caregivers The post 290 – Understanding Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Insights from Feeding Matters CEO Jaclyn Pederson appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

How confident are you in your trach and vent knowledge? What about the interprofessional collaboration, patient advocacy, and therapeutic techniques we should be fighting for with this population?  In this episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Rachael Silveira, a passionate tracheostomy specialist, teamed up with Dr. Nicole López, a surgical critical care fellow, to address the gaps in tracheostomy care they witnessed. They noticed that patients were falling through the cracks and not receiving the optimal care they deserved. And let me tell you, their journey to revolutionize tracheostomy care is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Get the show notes at: https://syppodcast.com/289 [00:02:48] Collaboration and Advocacy for Tracheostomy Care [00:06:41] Roles of Surgeons and Speech-Language Pathologists in Tracheostomy Care [00:09:15] Culture Shift in Tracheostomy Care [00:10:17] Gaining Knowledge in Tracheostomy Care [00:11:50] Collaboration and Education in Tracheostomy Management [00:18:02] Inline pacing and ventilator settings [00:19:26] Collaboration between SLPs and physicians [00:22:39] Setting patients up for success in the next level of care [00:26:17]Collaboration and Communication in Tracheostomy Care [00:27:25]The Impact of Providing a Voice to Patients [00:28:02] The Ideal Course and Setup for Tracheostomy Care [00:34:26] Evaluating Secretions and Managing Tracheostomy [00:35:09] Tube Exchange and Downsize Considerations [00:39:00] Collaboration and Communication in Tracheostomy Care [00:43:49] Importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in tracheostomy care and patient outcomes. [00:44:01] Challenges in tracheostomy management and the need for better communication and education. [00:45:11] Advocacy for the use of fees (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) in tracheostomy patients and its impact on patient care. The post 289 – Tracheostomy Care Isn’t What It Used to Be: Insights from an SLP and a Surgeon appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Disarming SLPs… Guiding SLPs… Standing by SLP… ☝️These are just three powerful purposes of mentorship in our field.  And in part 2 of our mentors episode, MedSLP Ed Mentors Isabel, George, Jessica, and Lori continue to share their humanizing insights into the world of medical SLP mentorship and bring heartwarming stories to the discussion. Stories like perseverance in the fluoroscopy suite when a young SLP felt the pressure to call it quits - but she chose a different route… Stories like breaking barriers, building programs, and doing what feels like the impossible in the medical settings as an SLP…. All thanks to the right mentorship. This episode is a celebration of mentorship and its profound impact on our professional journeys. I hope it sparks your curiosity and inspires you to either seek a mentor or become one. Remember, mentorship doesn't have to be a formal, long-term commitment. It can be as simple as sharing a piece of advice, a resource, or a word of encouragement. So, are you ready to dive into the world of mentorship? Tune into our latest podcast episode and let's explore this journey together! The student mentorship success story [00:01:06] Accomplishments of mentees [00:03:56] Successes of mentees [00:05:50] The importance of collaborative mentorship [00:10:40] Creating a supportive and relaxed mentoring environment [00:11:48] Finding common ground in mentorship [00:16:03] The importance of mentorship [00:20:41] Finding the right mentor [00:21:54] Recognizing when to move on from a mentor [00:23:03] Get the Show Notes: https://syppodcast.com/288 The post 288 – Disarming SLPs and Unleashing Potential: From Supporting through Sticky Situations to Celebrating Successes, They’ve seen it all. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Four med SLPs come together and spill the beans on how SLPs can grow their careers and confidence like never before.  It all boils down to one simple word… Mentorship. In this episode of the Swallow Your Pride podcast, host Theresa Richard and a group of med SLP mentors dive deep into the world of mentoring and its impact on their careers *as well as* the careers of those they’ve mentored. Guests Isabel Lawton, George Barnes, Jessica Gregor, and Dr. Lori Burkhead Morgan share their personal experiences with mentorship, from finding mentors during externships to creating supportive environments for colleagues. They emphasize the importance of collaboration and the reciprocal nature of mentorship, where both mentors and mentees can learn and grow. But mentorship doesn't have to be formal or long-term. It can be as simple as reaching out to someone for advice and support. The speakers discuss different mentorship styles and how they can adapt to meet the needs of each individual. They also share success stories, where mentorship led to job promotions, program implementations, and positive changes in patient care. So, if you're ready to take your career to the next level, don't underestimate the power of mentorship. Tune in to this episode and discover how seeking guidance can transform your professional growth. Subscribe, leave reviews, and share the podcast to spread the word about the importance of mentorship in the field of speech-language pathology. Get the show notes: https://syppodcast.com/287 Find out more about the MedSLP Ed Certification Program: https://medslped.com/certification [00:01:13] Discussion about the importance of mentorship in the field of speech-language pathology and the lack of formal requirements for mentoring in the profession. [00:02:10] Introduction of the speakers and their experiences in the field of speech-language pathology, including their areas of expertise and involvement in mentoring. [00:07:12] Discussion on the significance of mentorship, drawing parallels between the corporate world and the clinical side, and the value of observing and learning from others. [00:10:13] The speakers discuss the significance of mentoring in their careers and the value of nurturing relationships with colleagues and students. [00:10:58] The speakers emphasize that mentorship is a two-way street, where everyone has the opportunity to give back and support others in the field. [00:12:45] The speakers highlight the informal nature of mentorship in the field and express their willingness to help others with clinical or career questions. [00:18:59] The speakers discuss their different mentoring styles, including being responsive, asking for feedback, and adapting to the mentee's communication style.  [00:20:57] The speakers emphasize the importance of effective communication in mentoring, such as talking it out, engaging in conversations, and using video calls to understand and support the mentee. [00:23:18] The speakers highlight the value of giving space and time in mentoring, allowing the mentee to come to their own conclusions and providing support through discussion-provoking questions. The post 287 – Med SLP Mentorship: The What, Who, How, and Why… appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

While most people associate PT with OT (sometimes as if they’re just one person, even!), there’s some serious magic that can come out of the SLP and PT partnership… And that’s exactly what we dive into in this week’s episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast! In this episode,  Megan Kane-Mangol MS, CCC-SLP, and Kris Zwemer MSPT discuss the benefits of working together as co-owners of a private practice. From individual practice to group theater and exercise programs, they emphasize the ability to provide comprehensive care in one setting and the flexibility of private practice. Megan and Kris share examples of programs they offer at their practice, including a theater group for patients with Parkinson's. They also stress the importance of community and shared interests for individuals with a diagnosis. The speakers advocate for the need for more multidisciplinary clinics and engaging with other clinicians to provide a more fulfilling life for patients. Get the show notes: https://syppodcast.com/286 [00:02:39] -Megan Kane-Mangol MS, CCC-SLP, and Kris Zwemer MSPT discuss the benefits of working in a multidisciplinary team, including the ability to address multiple issues in the same setting.  [00:08:13] - Megan talks about creating programming outside of the therapy room, specifically a collaboration with a local theater for patients with Parkinson's. [00:09:23] - Discussion on how the pandemic affected their private practice and how grassroots marketing helped them grow. [00:12:49] - The importance of involving caregivers and family members in therapy sessions and providing support and resources for them. [00:13:50] - The power of asking simple questions like "how are you?" and the impact it can have on patients and their families. [00:17:07 - 00:21:00] - Kris and Megan discuss the various exercise and wellness programs they offer, including a fitness class for people with motor impairments, osteoporosis wellness program, and a Speak Out program for Parkinson's patients. [00:21:00 - 00:22:48] - Megan talks about the importance of building a sense of community among patients and caregivers, and how it helps with marketing. They also discuss plans to offer art therapy and cooking classes. [00:25:15 - 00:25:55] - Theresa and Megan discuss the concept of modified cooking classes for people with dysphagia, and how to modify gourmet dishes to fit a dysphagia diet. [00:25:56] - Theresa talks about the importance of finding a community of people who share similar experiences and interests, especially after receiving a diagnosis. [00:27:07] - Megan discusses the difficulties in getting referrals from neurologists and how they have had to find other means to reach out to potential clients. [00:30:32] - Kris emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in treating patients with speech and swallowing issues and encourages clinicians to recognize their limitations and seek out other experts to help meet the needs of their patients.  [00:33:27] - The speakers discuss the benefits of working in a multidisciplinary team, including the ability to catch things that other team members may not recognize. [00:34:53] - The importance of referring out to other partners when a patient's needs fall outside of a clinician's scope is discussed. The post 286 – When an SLP and PT Start a Business Together: Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Multidisciplinary Practice appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Calling all peds med SLPs! Are you and the pediatricians who serve your young clients BFFs?  No? Then this episode is for you!  In the latest episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Michelle Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC and Tessa Gonzalez, MD discuss the importance of collaboration and communication among healthcare professionals when working with medically complex children and their families. Tessa Gonzalez, a pediatrician and mother, believes that finding the right team of professionals to care for a child with complex medical needs is crucial. She emphasized the importance of trusting the professionals on the child's care team and finding the right people to make decisions. Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, a speech-language pathologist in Staunton, VA, is the acclaimed host of “First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional” a weekly Speech Therapy Podcast that addresses “all thangs” Pediatric Speech Therapy and is presented by SpeechTherapyPD.com. Michelle authored, "Chasing the Swallow: Truth, Science, and Hope for Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders". She is an accomplished lecturer; traveling across the nation delivering courses on best practices for evaluation and treatment of the medically complex infant, toddler, and child with respect to their pediatric oropharyngeal dysphagia, pediatric feeding disorder, as well as language acquisition within the framework of Early Intervention. She stressed the need for improvement in interprofessional education and practice and praised the Council of Academic Programs for Communicative Sciences and Disorders for their efforts in this area. Collaboration in Medical Practice [00:11:23] The speakers discuss the importance of collaboration and communication between medical professionals and specialists, as well as the benefits of multidisciplinary clinics. Importance of Referrals [00:15:48] Tessa Gonzalez emphasizes the importance of knowing who to call and when to refer patients to other professionals in order to provide the best care possible. Finding the Right Team [00:18:06] Tessa Gonzalez, a pediatrician and mother, shares her experience of finding the right team of physicians, therapists, and teachers to help make decisions for her child with multiple medical complexities. Requesting Referrals and Access to Healthcare [00:19:08] Michelle Dawson, a speech pathologist, discusses the challenges of requesting referrals and finding the right specialist for a child with feeding disorders, and the unique barriers to access to healthcare in different parts of the country. Handling Professional Disagreements [00:23:07] The speakers discuss how parents can handle disagreements between professionals when there are discrepancies in how to handle a specific child or case, and the importance of finding the right fit for the family. Early intervention [00:26:04] The importance of early intervention in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, and the emotional intelligence needed to work with families. State interpretation of IDEA Part C [00:30:32] The differences in interpretation of IDEA Part C between states and the need for more standardized practices in pediatric care. Empowering Caregivers [00:38:05] The importance of empowering caregivers, especially those from historically disadvantaged backgrounds, is discussed, with examples of programs like the Power of Two from Feeding Matters. Care Coordination [00:39:25] Discussion on the importance of care coordination and how it is a crucial part of the state regulations for license professionals. Collaboration with Families [00:41:09] The role of educating families on how to advocate for their child and how parents are professionals on their kids. Acknowledging their role as professional caregivers to their children and collaborating with them as part of the team.

Imagine walking into a patient’s room - but before you can introduce yourself, they burst into tears. Your patient has aphasia and can’t communicate what’s running through their head - at least not in the way they used to be able to. You try your best to ask questions and offer support, but it only leads to more frustration… What do you do? Mental health matters just as much as communication does, which is exactly why I brought on a Rehab Psychologist and Med SLP to share how they collaborate to better serve patients with aphasia. In this episode Gina Danner PhD, and Jessica Sharon MS, CCC-SLP discuss the overlap between their professions and the importance of collaboration in maximizing outcomes for people with aphasia. They emphasize the importance of addressing anxiety and depression in patients with aphasia, and the need for collaboration in providing support for both patients and their caregivers. Get the show notes: https://syppodcast.com/284 Watch the MedSLP Summit Recordings: https://medslpcollective.com/summit Here's a glance at the episode: [03:04] -  Gina Danner and Jessica Sharon discuss the lack of confidence and formal training in working with patients with aphasia and the need for more education and collaboration between mental health professionals and speech-language pathologists. [05:00] - Gina Danner explains her role as the only inpatient rehab psychologist at JFK Johnson Rehab Institute, and how she supports patients and collaborates with speech-language pathologists. [08:40] - The speakers discuss the importance of addressing emotional needs in patients with aphasia and the lack of confidence and formal training in working with these issues. [11:16] - The speakers talk about the importance of collaboration and referral between speech-language pathologists and mental health professionals, using an example of a patient who expressed self-harm. [14:49] - The speakers discuss the devastating impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations, particularly those with aphasia, and the need for educational materials in an aphasia-friendly format. [6:39] - The difficulties of working with isolated patients during the pandemic and the impact it had on medical professionals' mental health. [10:00] - Discussion on the lack of confidence and formal training in working with patients with aphasia and the need for more education. [18:00] - Discussion on the unique role of a psychologist in an inpatient rehabilitation facility and the importance of communication and collaboration between care providers. The post 284 – How Mental Health Professionals and SLPs Collaborate to Support Patients with Aphasia appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, John Holahan, founder of SimplyThick®, joins us to discuss his new book, "Modern Dysphagia Cooking." The book provides guidance on how to make dysphagia-compliant dishes at home, and John shares the inspiration behind the book and the process of writing it. They discuss the challenges of using the IDDSI pyramid and how it can be overwhelming for some people. John emphasizes the importance of focusing on the end-user and making sure that the recipes are flexible enough to accommodate different preferences. The book includes recipes, techniques, and detailed descriptors and testing methods documents to help people prepare dysphagia-compliant food at home. They also discuss the benefits of the book for home health patients and SimplyThick®'s efforts to provide education and support to people with dysphagia. Timestamps: Discussion of "Modern Dysphagia Cooking" book [00:02:27-00:06:15] - John Holahan discusses the inspiration for and process of writing his new book, "Modern Dysphagia Cooking," which provides guidance on how to make dysphagia-compliant dishes at home. Techniques for Making Dysphagia-Compliant Dishes [00:06:56] - John Holahan discusses the techniques for making dysphagia-compliant dishes and how they help healthcare professionals and consumers. Challenges in Making Dysphagia-Compliant Dishes [00:08:04] - Theresa Richard and John Holahan discuss the challenges in making dysphagia-compliant dishes and how to overcome them. Overview of "Modern Dysphagia Cooking" [00:12:29] -John Holahan and Theresa Richard discuss the content of "Modern Dysphagia Cooking" and how it goes beyond a simple cookbook. The Importance of Nutrition [00:14:04] - Discusses the importance of nutrition and strategies to add more calories to dysphagia-compliant dishes. Shaping Food for Increased Calories [00:14:54] - Explains a study that found a significant increase in calories when food is shaped and discusses the benefits of shaping food for dysphagia patients. Challenges with Bread [00:17:15] - Discusses the challenges of bread for dysphagia patients and a recipe for a dysphagia-compliant bread alternative. Techniques for Pureeing Meat [00:20:52] - John Holahan discusses the key to pureeing meat and the importance of using extremely thick liquid to achieve the right consistency. Using Bone Broth for Protein [00:21:27] - Theresa Richard talks about using bone broth to add protein to her son's diet and the delicate balance of piling on calories while ensuring safe swallowing. Techniques for Dysphagia-Compliant Pasta [00:23:28]  John Holahan shares his technique for making dysphagia-compliant pasta, including boiling it in twice the amount of water and pureeing it cold with milk and butter. Home Health Patients [00:27:12] - Theresa Richard talks about her experience with home health patients and how a cookbook like "Modern Dysphagia Cooking" would have been helpful for them. Building a Resource Kit [00:27:53] - John Holahan discusses the process of creating the cookbook and the idea behind building a resource kit for families and SLPs. Importance of Visual Learning [00:29:22] - John Holahan talks about the importance of visual learning and how the cookbook's website will feature videos to help families and patients learn how to make dysphagia-compliant dishes. Live Streams [00:33:22] - John Holahan talks about the twice-a-month live streams called "Lunch with SimplyThick®" where they answer questions and show how to make dysphagia-compliant dishes. Cookbook Availability [00:37:00] - Theresa Richard asks John Holahan where people can get the cookbook "Modern Dysphagia Cooking," and he answers that it's available on Amazon and their website. Patient-Centered Care [00:38:17] - John Holahan emphasizes that their techniques are not special,

What do your HNC patients *really* want you to know? My guest this week is spilling the tea from her own personal triumph over HNC... Yvonne McClaren has faced the unthinkable - from a tonsil cancer diagnosis to a partial glossectomy (and tonsillectomy and lymphadenectomy), but has gone on to change the outlook for other HNC patients through her work as a passionate patient advocate. She's a chef, soup savant, contributing author to university curricula, and podcast host. Yvonne’s goal is to bridge the gap between SLPs /Dietitians and home kitchens with lived experience as a passionate foodie who promotes the social implications of meals with those that we love. She brings her experience, passion, and enthusiasm to this episode which is a must-listen for all SLPs. Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear a discussion about: *What head and neck cancer patients wish SLPs knew *How Yvonne turned her experience with HNC into an empowering program for other patients *Yvonne's perspective on instrumental swallow studies *Yvonne's journey with HNC, how it impacted her, & what it taught her Listen to the full episode here: https://syppodcast.com/282 As always, thanks for listening! The post 282 – Finding Purpose After Diagnosis: A Patient’s HNC Triumph – Yvonne McClaren WOMT appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

What in the health does your pelvic floor have to do with your voice? More than one might think... SLPs work from the diaphragm to the glottis, and pelvic health PTs work from the diaphragm to the pelvic floor. It would only make sense that we collaborate because, like every other part of the body, it truly is all connected. Dr. Sara Sohn, pelvic floor PT, and Ashley Michaelis, voice SLP, have partnered together to bring their expertise and experience to Swallow Your Pride listeners and SLPs, and PTs everywhere. In this episode, this dynamic duo shares insights, clinical examples, and a collaborative approach that reveals just how connected the pelvic floor and voice really are. Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear a discussion about: *Interdisciplinary collaboration between a pelvic floor PT and an SLP *Research in this area *How the anatomy of the voice and pelvic floor are similar *What questions to ask your patients to identify dysfunction in this connection Listen to the full episode here: https://syppodcast.com/281 As always, thanks for listening! The post 281 – The Voice – Pelvic Floor Connection – Sara Sohn DPT, PT, WCS and Ashley Michaelis MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Have you harnessed the truly transformative power of play and patience for peds clients? We’re talking world-shifting, life-changing, tear-jerking, heart-string-tugging growth here! Erin Forward (SLP) and Karen McWaters (OT) use creative activities, sensory exploration, and play-based, connection-focused interventions to help their clients unbundle their language skills, feel safe in their environment, and express their truest selves. They infuse joy, curiosity, and security in each session and their results are nothing short of inspirational. The dynamic duo shares insights, tips, and tricks for parents and professionals, revealing how play can be a powerful tool to unlock a child's full potential in this inspirational episode. Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear a discussion about: 🙌 Interdisciplinary collaboration 🙌 A practice-changing case study 🙌 Meaning-making in play and working with other disciplines 🙌 Research regarding the meaning-making process Thank you, Erin and Karen, for all you do for your clients and for sharing your gifts with other therapists! Listen to the full episode here: https://syppodcast.com/280 As always, thanks for listening! The post 280 – Patience and Play in Peds: Meaning-Making Makes the Difference appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

If you've never looked forward to a conversation about productivity, and maybe even cringe every time you hear that word, my guest in this episode is about to change your mind! Lysa Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP is the go-to gal for discussions on productivity, and she brings her A-game to this episode. Lysa is a program development specialist (one of many hats that she wears) and is spilling the tea on what exactly productivity is, how it's measured, and what the EMR algorithm thinks you should be doing all day. She shares insightful information from her perspective in a leadership position and applicable advice for clinicians in the trenches to advocate for themselves and change the narrative around productivity. Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear discussion about responses to the survey including: -What is productivity -Productivity vs efficiency - Negotiating productivity - Ethics in productivity - What can we do to make a change If productivity feels like a snooze-fest for you, this episode will feel like a shot of espresso! Thank you, Lysa, for all you do for our field and for sharing this impactful info for SLPs! Listen to the full episode here: https://syppodcast.com/261 As always, thanks for listening! The post 279 – Algorithms Aren’t Just for Social Media: Getting to the Bottom of Legal and Ethical Productivity – Lysa Johnson MAS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Speech-Language Pathologists often express that opportunities available to other therapy disciplines or other medical professionals appear to be closed off to them. Their reasoning is that the perception of what speech-language pathologists do and the nature of our training impedes our ability to advance. In this week’s podcast, my guest Vince Clark and I will continue to explore this perception. We designed a survey in 2021 that was accepted as an ASHA Convention presentation. Unfortunately, due to complications from Covid, we were unable to present it at that time. The survey was designed to determine why SLPs feel that leadership and career advancement eludes them. We will use this tool to determine patterns that may enlighten the profession as we seek to train our future leaders. This is preliminary raw data, but eventually, we hope to shape this into a useful tool in the future. Our goal is to begin work that will empower SLPs. Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear discussion about responses to the survey including: “I don't feel that SLPs get a chance at leadership.” “How could I possibly manage a multidisciplinary team?” “How do I get a raise or a promotion in my job as an SLP?” “What skills should I focus on education-wise in order to become a leader?” Listen to the full episode here: https://syppodcast.com/278 As always, thanks for listening! The post 278 – Taking Charge: Discussing SLPs and Leadership Roles in the Med SLP World: Part 2 – Edgar Vince Clark, M. Ed., CCC/SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Have you ever wondered what your patients who can't communicate with you wish you knew? Or maybe you've wondered what happens to your patients after they leave your facility... And what is Guillian-Barre like for the patient? This episode has all the answers (and maybe even some that you didn't know you needed to hear!) In this episode of SYP, have a conversation with Kristin Dolan, SLPD, CCC-SLP, and her former patient, turned good friend, Lynn. Lynn is a Guillian-Barre syndrome survivor and is now advocating for patients who are fighting GBS. Kristin and Lynn share their experience of working together as clinician and patient as well as how their relationship evolved into friends and fellow advocates. Lynn shares important lessons for healthcare providers and Kristin shares her approach to helping patients with more than "just" speech and swallowing. This episode is inspirational for patients and providers, alike! Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear about: -How Kristin provides "wholistic" care for her patients -What Lynn wishes providers knew when she was the patient -How Lynn is helping GBS patients -The impact of the positive delivery of information from medical professionals Listen to the full episode here: https://syppodcast.com/277 As always, thanks for listening! The post 277 – Guillain-Barre Syndrome from the Patient’s Perspective – Kristin Dolan SLPD, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Speech-Language Pathologists often express that opportunities available to other therapy disciplines or other medical professionals appear to be closed off to them.  Their reasoning is that the perception of what speech-language pathologists do and the nature of our training impedes our ability to advance. In this week’s podcast, my guest Vince Clark and I will explore this perception.  We designed a survey back in 2021 that was accepted as an ASHA Convention presentation. Unfortunately, due to complications from Covid we were unable to present it at that time.  The survey was designed to determine why SLPs feel that leadership and career advancement eludes them. We will use this tool to determine patterns that may enlighten the profession as we seek to train our future leaders. This is preliminary raw data, but eventually we hope to shape this into a useful tool in the future. Our goal is to begin work that will empower SLPs.  What are your thoughts on being a leader as an SLP? Does your facility hire SLPs for leadership positions? Do you desire to move into a leadership roles? Join us as we discuss SLPs opinions on this topic. Some of the responses we got in return were very surprising! The post 276 – Taking Charge – Discussing SLPs and Leadership Roles in the Med SLP World – Vince Clark M. Ed., CCC/SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

As SLPs, we are often dreaming of the changes we'd like to make in our facilities to help patients have better outcomes and to have our skills and services utilized more fully. Maybe we dream of earlier trach downsizes, fewer PEGs, and more consults on the critical patients who need us most... My guest this week is back with part two of Curating a Multidisciplinary Tracheostomy Dream Team to show us the way! In this episode of SYP, I continue the conversation with Rachael Silveira, MA, CCC-SLP about her experience with curating the dream team through a tracheostomy team initiative! She shares the details of what previous research shows and what the research on the trach team at her hospital found, who to go to when looking for your physician champion, and what they could do differently in future research. Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear about: -The change in hospital culture as a result of the trach team -How to find the physician champion for your trach team -The importance of being a team player on the interdisciplinary team -Additional research on trach teams to guide your own initiative Listen to the full episode here: https://syppodcast.com/275 As always, thanks for listening! The post 275 – Curating a Multidisciplinary Tracheostomy Dream Team – Part 2 – Rachael Silveira M.A., CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Have you dreamt of improving patient outcomes, reducing adverse events for your facility, and establishing yourself as the go-to team member for all things trachs and valves? My guest this week is showing us how she's done exactly that! In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Rachael Silveira, MA, CCC-SLP about her experience with curating the dream team through a tracheostomy team initiative! She shares the details of why the team is needed, who is on the team, how she got buy-in, and what the outcomes of teams like this one are for our patients. Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear about: -Why a trach team is important for patients AND facilities -The timeline of the trach team initiative -What the data showed from the trach team -How to educate colleagues and family members about trachs and valves Listen to the full episode here: https://syppodcast.com/274 As always, thanks for listening! The post 274 – Curating a Multidisciplinary Tracheostomy Dream Team – Part 1 – Rachael Silveira M.A., CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Have you ever looked back on your career only to realize you're not where you ever thought you'd be, but exactly where you're supposed to be? My guest this week is sharing how she went from being laser-focused on being a mobile FEES provider to building a multidisciplinary private practice that serves of their community AND their clinicians. In this episode of SYP, have a conversation with Sarah Rapillard, MS, CCC-SLP, about her journey from a brand new mobile FEES provider to a multidisciplinary private practice owner! Sarah shares the challenges and triumphs of her experience, how serving her community has helped her grow, and how leadership skills helped prepare her before she stepped into a leadership position. She encourages SLPs to get involved with volunteer opportunities, be a solution-finder for your community, and keep your mind open to new ideas and opportunities for your career! Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear about: *How Sarah works to “humanize healthcare” with her company *The value of leadership skills, even if you’re not in a leadership position yet *How Sarah is able to meet her community’s needs through her practice *Sarah's mindset through the process of building her business Listen to the full episode here: https://syppodcast.com/273 As always, thanks for listening! The post 273 – From Mobile FEES to a Multidisciplinary Private Practice: The Story of a Rural SLP – Sarah Rapillard, MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Gavin Levy is back with part 2 of Swallow Instrumentals Through a Critical Thinking Prism! As a med SLP, you've likely received an instrumental report or two in your career. But what do you do when it leaves you with more questions than answers? My guest this week is asking me the tough questions on behalf of SNF (and every other setting that receives these reports) SLPs everywhere! After meeting at ASHA, Gavin brought up the idea of this conversation but was anticipating being a listener, not the interviewer. Once you listen, you'll agree that he was the best SLP for the job. Gavin asks some tough and stimulating questions that need to be asked of our field! He brings his passion, enthusiasm, genuine inquisitive nature, and desire to learn to this chat and leaves you rethinking the way certain parts of the SLP world work. Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear about: -Is the swallow instrumental the needle in the haystack? -If timing is everything, when should you do a swallow study? -Is objectivity actually subjective? -To follow a protocol or not to follow a protocol? Get the Show notes at: syppodcast.com/272 The post 272 – Swallow Instrumentals Through a Critical Thinking Prism: Part 2 – Gavin Levy, MA, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

As a med SLP, you've likely received an instrumental report or two in your career. But what do you do when it leaves you with more questions than answers? My guest this week is asking me the tough questions on behalf of SNF (and every other setting that receives these reports) SLPs everywhere! In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation unlike any other in SYP history with Gavin Levy, MA, CCC-SLP entitled, Swallow Instrumentals Through a Critical Thinking Prism. After meeting at ASHA, Gavin brought up the idea of this conversation but was anticipating being a listener, not the interviewer. Once you listen, you'll agree that he was the best SLP for the job. Gavin asks some tough and stimulating questions that need to be asked of our field! He brings his passion, enthusiasm, genuine inquisitive nature, and desire to learn to this chat and leaves you eager for part two. Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear about: *What's an instrumental really worth? Its weight in gold? And are they all worth the same? *What is considered SLP competency for administering a swallow instrumental? *What time constraints do SLPs face that may affect the validity of an instrumental study? Stay tuned for part two of this conversation next week! Get the Show notes at: syppodcast.com/271 The post 271 – Swallow Instrumentals Through a Critical Thinking Prism: Part 1 – Gavin Levy, MA, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Would you ever consider seeing a child with PFD via teletherapy? If you're most people, you'd probably prefer to see them in person. But what happens when a pandemic shuts the world down and those children still need therapy? My guest this week is sharing how she went from being skeptical and feeling like there's no way teletherapy could work for PFD clients to seeing parents become empowered, confident partners helping their children make leaps and bounds of progress through teletherapy. In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Robin Vincent, MS, CCC-SLP, about treating clients with PFD via teletherapy during and after the pandemic. While most people might prefer to treat PFD clients in person, there are some major perks to utilizing teletherapy for this population that often get overlooked! Robin shares her experiences, her tips for SLPs who want to work with the PFD population, and some inspirational reminders that we can all use! Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear about: *How does PFD therapy work through a screen? *The importance of caregiver empowerment *How wide is the range of "typical"? *Why it's vital to always consider the caregiver burden created by our therapy Get the show notes at https://syppodcast.com/270 The post 270 – Teletherapy for PFD: The Unexpected Tool That’s Changing the Game appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Have you ever gotten a MBSS report and felt like you needed to do another study just to get the information you need to actually know how to treat the patient? Many SLPs have faced this dilemma that is not only wildly frustrating, but delays care, increases costs, and exposes patients to more radiation... BUT my guest this week created a solution and is sharing the details on how you can do the exact same thing for your community! In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Nikki Howell, CCC-SLP, about her experience in starting an MBSS Initiative that has transformed into a full-blown SLP Council for the SLPs in her area to collaborate! The project started as a way to improve the consistency of MBSS in the facilities in her area but has grown to be something MUCH greater that will have a long-lasting effect for patients and clinicians alike. Nikki is passionate about bettering our field, her education, and working together to improve patient care! In this episode, you'll hear about: *The beginning of the MBSS Initiative *How it has now transformed into an SLP Council *Goals of the council *How did Nikki find herself in a position to start the initiative? *Resilience tips for SLPs Listen to the full episode here: https://syppodcast.com/269 The post 269 – Better Together: The SLP Council Initiative with Nikki Howell, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Bret Stuckenschneider, MS, CCC-SLP, about his transition from an acute SLP to a clinical liaison with a national neuro-rehab company. The post 268 – SLP Alternatives: The Clinical Liaison – Bret Stuckenschneider MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

If you got a consult for a pediatric TBI patient, would you expect them to be like any other peds patient? Or maybe like your adult TBI patients? Or... maybe you have no idea what to expect at all! There is little research to guide our practice with this unique population, but my guest this week is changing that! In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Jessica Salley Riccardi, PhD, CCC-SLP, about her research in the pediatric TBI population. Jessica is the principal investigator of the BEaR Lab (Brain Injury, Education, and Rehabilitation) and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the questions they're seeking answers to, how this affects clinical practice, and how it might change policy in the future. She shares insightful info that SLPs can directly apply to their work today as well as considerations for the future work we have yet to do! Jessica has a deep passion and excitement for this population and shares her expertise in a way that is not only easy to understand, but that will also leave you excited to get back to your pediatric patients! In this episode, you'll hear about: -For SLPs, how is childhood brain injury different than adult brain injury? -What are some of the greatest challenges in childhood brain injury for clinicians and researchers? -How Jessica's research is contributing to SLP practice? -How this research might contribute to policy for people with brain injury and the professionals serving them? -Up-and-coming projects in the BEaR lab Get your show notes at https://syppodcast.com/267 The post 267 – Pediatric TBI: Real-life Research – Jessica Salley Riccardi, PhD CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

How many times have you had a dysphagia patient that is at the end of their life and someone suggests a PEG? Maybe they still want to eat, because food makes their life enjoyable, but they don't want to be a DNR? What's the SLP's role in the decision-making process in palliative dysphagia management? And where do we even begin to tackle these issues? My guest this week is answering ALL of these questions and dropping some major inspiration while she's at it! In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Mechelle Motsinger, MA, CCC-SLP about her experience in creating The Dysphagia Pathways Program, a decision-making guide for palliative management of dysphagia. She discusses her experience from her literature review to submission for publication and everything in between. Mechelle shares so many real-life situations in this conversation that SLPs will resonate with and find comfort in knowing they're not in this fight alone. Our field will be grateful for the guidance of The Dysphagia Pathways Programs for years and years to come. In this episode, you'll hear about: -What is The Dysphagia Pathways Program? -What is the SLP's role in palliative care? -Does a patient have to be a DNR if they don't want to follow the recommended diet? -How can SLPs have difficult conversations, hold space for their patients, and help their physician colleagues in the same breath? Get the show notes at https://syppodcast.com/266 The post 266 – The Dysphagia Pathways Program: Palliative Dysphagia Management – Mechelle Motsinger, MA, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Looking to get into the NICU or EI settings? My guest this week is sharing her experience working with these populations and some of the newer challenges they're facing. As the opioid epidemic continues to devastate far too many lives, our youngest patients unfortunately are included in that. Erin Redle Sizemore, PhD, CCC-SLP is sharing how SLPs can help these children in the NICU and EI to set them up for success long term. She is a wealth of knowledge about Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) and what development looks like for these children. Erin shares ideas for providing the best care for this population and how we can best prepare SLP grad students to work with these patients. Dr. Sizemore also gives us a peek into what it's like to start a brand new master's program for SLPs (the tough and rewarding parts!) when she's not serving her patients in the NICU! She's making such a massive impact on the future of our field, the patients we see, and the practices used. This conversation will leave you nothing short of awe-struck and inspired! In this episode, you'll hear about: -Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) -Speech, language, and feeding development in children with NOWS -Ideas for alleviating long-term difficulties for children with NOWS -Trauma-informed care -What it's like to be the program director for a brand new Master's program -The challenge of teaching all that SLPs need to know in grad school Get the show notes at syppodcast.com/265 The post 265 – Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome and the SLP – Erin Redle Sizemore PhD, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Are you a medical SLP or a school SLP? What if I told you that you don't have to choose? Sure, many SLPs work in schools and PRN in a medical facility on the weekends or during school breaks... But what about the SLPs who work in the schools and help their PFD kids in the academic setting? My guest this week is sharing how she's paving the way for PFD to be treated in the school setting in her community after seeing a need left unmet! After all, these kids are eating at school and don't get to check their PFD at the door... In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Lauren Pontoppidan Straughan, MA, CCC-SLP about pediatric feeding disorders, the weight PFD parents carry, and the many settings in which SLPs can help PFD patients (hint: it's not just for "medical" SLPs!) Lauren is deeply passionate and incredibly knowledgeable about PFD, but what I admire most about her after this conversation is her ability to meet families where they are and consider the entire picture of not just the patient, but their entire family when making recommendations and walking through the PFD journey with them. She's an asset to every family she encounters, her school team, and the entire field of speech-language pathology! In this episode, you'll hear about: -Getting into feeding/dysphagia when your CF was done in a school and the false dichotomy of the "medical SLP" vs "school SLP" -Challenges and benefits of each setting (school, clinic, home health) -Key differences in assessment and treatment of babies versus adults -Valuable courses for pediatric feeding -The role of the SLP for sensory feeding disorders Get the show notes at syppodcast.com/264 The post 264 – Pediatric Feeding in Real Life: From the NICU to the Schools – Lauren Pontoppidan Straughan MA, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

As SLPs, we often have BIG dreams of how we can improve our field, our facility, and the care our patients receive. All too often, these big dreams are suffocated by red tape and never come to fruition despite SLPs' most valiant efforts. It's certainly an uphill battle, but my guest this week is showing us how to pave our own path to the field of our SLP dreams. In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Katie Moore, MS, CCC-SLP, about her monumental achievements in her career, including building not one but two full-time positions in her outpatient rehab facility but also building an entire Head and Neck Cancer Clinic where she works hand-in-hand with her surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and the entire medical team to provide the best care for cancer patients (including pre-treatment education! *cue the clapping from SLPs everywhere*) Katie is tenacious and determined but she is also laser-focused on providing the highest quality of care to help her patients win. Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear about: -How to navigate hospital administration to expand speech therapy services -How to identify gaps in patient referral basis -Ways to advocate for your employer to support your continuing education needs while expanding services to better serve your patients -Why engaging in interdisciplinary conversations will increase your referral base -Ways to pave your own path when you feel like you keep hitting road blocks when trying to add or expand new services -What to do when you feel like throwing in the towel Get the show notes at syppodcast.com/263 The post 263 – The SLP Field of Dreams: If You Build It, The Patients Will Come – Katie Moore, MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Your patient is set to discharge at the end of the week, but you know their needs are high and their level of support at home won't be. How do you help ensure they're going to be prepared to go home and not get lost in the shuffle? How can SLPs best care for our patients after they're no longer under our care? My guest this week is sharing the answers to these questions and more! In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Alicia Brooms, MS, CCC-SLP, about the weight our recommendations hold and the best ways we can prep our patients for the next steps and the next level of care. Alicia is passionate about considering the patient's big picture, making recommendations that help the patient with more than what's on their plate, and adequately preparing them for the next stage of their recovery and return to their typical lives. She is a champion for interdisciplinary care and partnering with our case management and social work colleagues to ensure no patients are left to figure it all out on their own! In this episode, you'll hear about: *Relationship building with case managers and social workers *Enhancing goals/recommendations by using the Family-Centered Approach *Helping unfunded patients *Preparation patients for returning to work/school Get the show notes at https://syppodcast.com/262 The post 262 – Acute SLPs: Prepping Patients for the Next Steps – Alicia Brooms, MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

You have a new patient coming in with a diagnosis you’ve never heard of and you’ve got a whopping 12 minutes to prep. So, to Google you go! But, how do you know if that blog post or even podcast episode you found is actually credible or unbiased? Anyone can publish anything on a website or say anything on a podcast right? Who is there to regulate that info before you apply it to your practice? (Hint: it’s you!) My guest this week is sharing about critical review of resources found online for SLPs on the topic of dysphagia and if you’ve ever found yourself on the other side of a Google search, you won’t want to miss this one! In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with R. Jordan Hazelwood, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CCRE about some of the obstacles SLPs face today... or are they opportunities? I'll let you decide. Dr. Hazelwood shares her experience collaborating with an undergraduate student on a project that became her latest paper, Critical Review of Online Resources, Frequently Used by Certified SLPs for Dysphagia Management. She dives into the findings and shares her passion for studying the training of SLPs and ensuring they set out into the world well-equipped with not only clinical skills but just as importantly, critical thinking skills. In this episode, you'll hear about: * Critical Review of Online Resources, Frequently Used by Certified SLPs for Dysphagia Management * Training in best practices for dysphagia management * Who has better critical review skills? Students or seasoned clinicians? * Imposter Syndrome and clinical experience * Setting boundaries and finding balance Get the show notes at https://syppodcast.com/261 The post 261 – Competency, Critical Review, and Critique: Obstacles or Opportunities for Today’s SLP? – R. Jordan Hazelwood Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CCRE appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Have you ever let yourself daydream about having it all? A fulfilling career that empowers you to change lives on your own terms, a flexible schedule that allows you plenty of family time, AND enough energy to take care of yourself at the end of the day? It's not impossible! My guest this week is […] The post 260 – Venturing into Private Practice Voice Therapy – Ashley Michaelis MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Jill Rabin M.S. CCC-SLP/L IBCLC, the creator of the Adapted Baby Led Weaning Approach and co-author of the book, Your Baby Can Self-Feed, Too: Adapted Baby-Led Weaning for Children with Developmental Delays or Other Feeding Challenges. Jill is passionate about helping children with PFD not only overcome their immediate challenges but also preventing additional challenges down the line for these tiny clients. The post 259 – Safety, Growth, and Nourishment: The Truth About Baby-Led Weaning with Jill Rabin appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Sam Walker, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD about her experience in working with grad students through her programs, SLP Test Prep, SLP Grad Club, and SLP Grad Guide. The post 258-Advocacy, Flexibility, and Mental Health: Supporting Today’s SLP Grad Students with Sam Walker MS CCC-SLP, TSSLD appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Bianca Coulson shares her experience with spearheading a nutrition care committee and the creation of the Permissive Dysphagia Diet. The post 257 – Palliative Care and the SLP: Closing the Practice Gap – Bianca Coulson M.S., CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have a meeting of the minds and hash out your cases all together, in the same room, at the same time? The post 256 – Multidisciplinary Dysphagia Board: One Place, One Day, One Purpose, One Team appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Vanessa Neal PhD, CCC-SLP, a researcher and SLP with a passion for bridging the gap between researchers and clinicians. The post 255 – Bridging the Clinician-Researcher Gap for SLPs with Vanessa Neal appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

If motor speech disorders haven’t been at the top of your list of CEU topics, it may have been a while since you’ve studied them. You’re definitely not alone! My guest this week is here to refresh your memory and tie it all together for you. The post 254 – Motor Speech Disorders and the MedSLP with Kaila Stipancic appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

With the craziness of the past few years, especially for medical professionals, burnout has become more than just a buzzword. The post 253 – Combating Burnout and Elevating Patient Experience with One Tool: Compassion appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

I have a conversation with Mattie Murray Tegel, whom you may know as The Fresh SLP, about elevating our field to leave it even better for the next generation of SLPs, building confidence in new clinicians, and stepping into the impassioned SLP you are meant to be. The post 252 – The Fresh SLP: Stepping Into Your Best SLP Self – Mattie Murrey Tegels MA, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Catherine Andrea, PT, MPT, EdD about her passion of interprofessional collaboration, a skill that is often overlooked but vital for our practice. The post 251 – Interprofessional Collaboration: The Soft Skill You Didn’t Know You Needed – Catherine Andrea PT, MPT, EdD appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

If you're interested in PFD and believe in treating the entire patient through the evidence-based triad, you will thoroughly enjoy this conversation that shows us that PFD really is a team sport! The post 250 – The Team Sport of PFD with Melissa Gonzalez Ph.D., HSP BCBA-D; Clinical Psychologist appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this week’s episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Memorie Gosa about all things Pediatric Feeding! Memory shares her experience... The post 249 – All Things Pediatric Feeding appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall during neuro surgeries? Or maybe even scrub in on an awake craniotomy? My guest this week does exactly that, and is looking to teach SLPs how to integrate into their OR team as well! The post 248 – SLPs Scrubbing In: Awake Craniotomy from the SLP Perspective – Joel Starner, MA-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

If you've ever felt a little boggled by the talk of parameters, and placement, and the nitty-gritty of NMES, you will love this conversation where Dr. Matthew Dumican clears the muddied waters. The post 247 – NMES: What it is and what it isn’t – Matthew Dumican Ph.D., CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Katie Threlkeld shares her love for AAC, tips for medical SLPs to bring AAC to every patient, and her advice for SLPs with no AAC experience. The post 246 – AAC and the MedSLP: Embracing the Challenge – Katie Threlkeld M.S., CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

I have the privilege of talking with Jenny Mae Howard, MS, CCC-SLP about thriving as a Generalist SLP. The post 245 – From EI to SNF: Thriving as a Generalist SLP Across the Continuum of Care appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

I have the privilege of talking with Faith R Purnell, MS, CCC-SLP, & Jayne Miranda, MS, CCC-SLP about their passion, implementation science. The post 244 – Implementation Science: Bridging the Gap Between “Know Better” and “Do Better” appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Katie Seaver, CCC-SLP, talks about her role as an SLP working for Google. The post 237 – Why Google Hired an SLP: From Rehab to Transforming Tech, Our Work Matters appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 243 of SYP, I have the privilege of talking with Kara Larson, MS, CCC-SLP, about her role as director of a team of 18 SLPs who work solely on pediatric feeding and swallowing. The post 243 – Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing: From the NICU and Beyond appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 242 of SYP, I have the privilege of talking with Mallory Moore, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, CLT-LANA. Dr. Moore shares her journey through LANA certification. The post 242 – LANA Certified SLPs? Count us in! appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 241 of SYP, I have the privilege of talking with Rebecca Altounian, the CEO and Founder of SWIK™ Oral Suction System, a novel device to manage oral secretions in the mouth. The post 241 – Managing Secretions with SWIK: The Oral Suction System with Rebecca Altounain appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

When dysphagia meets dementia, SLPs play a vital role on the interdisciplinary team and should be a corner stone in care until end of life in this population. The post 240 – Mealtime Considerations for Patients with Dementia with Erin Butler, MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Neina Ferguson takes us through the journey of the creation of the Preterm Infant Feeding and Swallowing Lab. The post 239 – The Birth of the Preterm Infant Feeding and Swallowing Laboratory: from NICU to PhD and Back Again appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Transitional foods have been a brand new category introduced to SLPs in recent years, but how much do we really know about them? In this episode, Ekaterina Bruno M.Ed, CCC-SLP, BCS-S walks us through the research and explains the benefits that various populations have seen through their use. The post 238 – Transitional foods: How much do we really know about them? – Ekaterina Bruno MEd, CCC-SLP, BCS-S appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 236 of SYP, I have the privilege of talking with Dr. Rebecca Smith about her journey into the NICU and back again as she's pursuing her PhD. The post 236 – Landing and Leaving Your SLP Dream Job appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 235 of SYP, I have the privilege of talking with Dr. Bonnie Martin-Harris about the development and creation of the Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile. The post 235 – MBSImP: Past, Present, and Future appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 234 of SYP, I have the privilege of talking with Julia Tuchman about her experience of living with dysphagia for the last three decades. The post 234 – Dysphagia Naturally: Becoming the Resource You’ve Yet to Find – Julia Tuchman appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

I have the privilege of talking with Dr. Gregory Postma, MD, a laryngologist who's been around the world of head and neck and back again. Dr. Postma shares his experiences collaborating as a member of the interdisciplinary team, we discuss changes to our shared area of practice over the last few decades, and ways in which SLPs and laryngologist can continue to collaborate to provide the highest caliber of care for our patients. The post 233 – Laryngologists and SLPs: Head and Neck BFFs with Gregory Postma, MD appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

I have the privilege of talking with Nicole Langton- Frost, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S about her experience as an acute SLP who is now working in an administration role while maintaining a clinical role in the ICU and partnering with her research colleagues at Johns Hopkins. The post 232 – I See You: The Challenging Role of the SLP in Critically Ill Patients – Nicole Langton-Frost, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Have you ever wondered if your patients are *actually* doing an Effortful Swallow or Mendelsohn? Or if they adhere to their HEP? You’re not alone in this and Gabriela (Gabi) Constantinescu, PhD, R.SLP, S-LP(C) has a solution for you! The post 231 – Exercise, Sensors, and Adherence: Tools for Dysphagia Management appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Do you see swallowing as three phases or a continuum that can’t be separated? This difference will change the way you practice and improve the care your patients receive. Erin Reedy, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, joins me for episode 230 of SYP to share her research and experience working with swallowing from top to bottom and […] The post 230 – Holistic Swallowing: More than Just Three Phases – Erin Reedy PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

I have the pleasure of discussing all things laryngology with Dr. Yin Yiu, MD and Laryngologist! The post 229 – The Dream Team: Laryngologists and SLPs – Dr. Yin Yiu appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Brittany Krekeler, PhD, CCC-SLP discusses seeing each patient as an “n of 1” to find the specific recipe for success. The post 228 – Individualized Dysphagia Therapy: Throw the Cookbooks Away – Brittany Krekeler, PhD, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

I have the privilege of talking with Corinne Jones, PhD, CCC-SLP, about her experience with utilizing data to measure and demonstrate progress in our patients and motivate them throughout the therapy process. The post 227 – Clinical Data: The Key to Improving Patient Outcomes – Corinne Jones PhD, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Maria Berardi-Coladonato, MA, CCC-SLP, CDP shares the exact skills learned in the SNF that laid the foundation for acute, the importance of networking for SLPs, and her hopes for the future of our field! The post 226-Care Across the Continuum: The Journey from SNF to Acute – Maria Berardi-Coladonato, MA, CCC-SLP, CDP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

I have the privilege of talking with Nicole Large, BS, a second-year grad student who is wise beyond her years, and already contributing to the research of our field. Nicole shares her experience balancing it all: graduate school, clinicals, conducting research, and surviving a pandemic! The post 255 – Making an Impact in PFD Before Getting Your CCC – Nicole Large, BS appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 224 of SYP, I do a deep dive with Julie Peterson, MS, CCC-SLP, and radiologist, Dr. Steven Sireci, MD about the true price of the burden of dysphagia. The post 224 – The True Price of Unstandardized Dysphagia Assessment – Julie Peterson MS/CCC-SLP and Steven Sireci, MD appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Burkhead Morgan has decades of experience working in a level 1 trauma center and other medical settings serving vent-dependent patients and she is sharing tons of valuable insights and stories from her experience in this episode! The post 223 – The SLP’s Role in Trachs, Vents, and Respiratory Compromise – Dr. Lori Burkhead Morgan appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Jennifer L Kizner is sharing the details of her research experience from planning to completion, all that she learned in between, and how other SLPs can do the same. The post 222 – Walking the Walk of Clinical Research – Jennifer Kizner, CScD, M.Ed, CCC/SLP, BCS-S appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 221 of SYP, I have the privilege of talking with Jen Biener, M.S., CCC-SLP about the adults with developmental disabilities population that she is so incredibly passionate about. The post 221 – Adults with Developmental Disabilities: The Population that will Change Your Practice and Your Perspective – Jen Biener, MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Tim Zmudka, MS, CCC-SLP is sharing how he flipped the script for his facilities and scored a $38k grant to get FEES onsite! The post 220 – Being an Educated, Risk-Taking SLP – Tim Zmudka MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Morgan and Lori share the historical role of the SLP in the burn population and how they created a protocol from their clinical experience, collaboration with PT/OT colleagues, and applying research. The post 219 – Beyond the Burn: Standardizing SLP Practice Part 2 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

If the burn unit is uncharted territory for your SLP program, you’re not alone! Morgan Billinger, MS, CCC-SLP, and Lori Skinner, MS, CCC-SLP are joining me for episode 218 to change that! The post 218 – Beyond the Burn: Standardizing SLP Practice – Part 1 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

What if you had a tool that could help you help more patients to get great outcomes in a shorter amount of time? The post 217 – Parameters and Protocol: The Deal Makers in NMES – Teresa Biber Lomonte MS.CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Imagine a world where doctors request a pre-op dysphagia screen on every patient, every patient gets adequate oral care, and your colleagues request co-treats with you for optimal positioning and alertness for your patients. Sound like a dream? Not for Jo Puntil! The post 216 – “We Just Don’t Have A Lot of Aspiration Pneumonia Here”: Wisdom from a Veteran Critical Care SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

With over 20 years of experience, Walt Fritz, PT, is sitting down to take a deep dive into all things manual therapy with me. The post 215 – Mastering Manual Therapy with Walt Fritz appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

You may know her as @voicedok from TikTok where she shares edu-taining videos on all things laryngology, and Dr. Inna Husain is sitting down to share the latest in her field of specialty. The post 214 – Women in Medicine: The Latest in Laryngology – Inna Husain, MD appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Megan Parsons takes us on her journey of advocacy, marketing, and strategy that is Crafting the Clinic of Your SLP Dreams. The post 213-Advocacy, Marketing, and Strategy: Crafting the Clinic of Your SLP Dreams appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Ruth Stonestreet is a self-proclaimed "seasoned SLP" and has spent the majority of her career serving the pediatric feeding population. The post 212-Evolution of Pediatric Feeding from a “Seasoned SLP” appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Routine post-operative FEES? Could it be the future of the SLP role in the CVICU? The post 211 – Forging a (Speech) Path in the CVICU appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Alan Shikani joins me to talk about the benefits and details of the Shikani Heat Moisture Exchangers (HMEs) for tracheostomized patients. The post 210 – Heat Moisture Exchangers: Are Trach Patients Overlooked? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Alan Shikani Get's Rolling with the Shakanki Speaking Valve. He gives us an in-depth look at his creation, the Shikani Speaking Valve. The post 209-Get Rolling with the Shakanki Speaking Valve appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 208, Katlyn McGrattan, PhD, CCC-SLP, shares insights into her fascinating research: Establishing Normative Values for Signs of Aspiration in Non-Dysphagic Infants. The post 208-Infant Feeding Performance: What does a cough really mean? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Emily Rankin is sharing her story that takes her from ultrasound tech to SLP Grad Student and the MedSLP Collective Member of the Month. The post 207 – Thriving as a SLP Grad Student in Today’s World – Emily Rankin appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Swallow Your Pride podcast listeners submitted questions for the podcast creator, Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, in celebration of the 200th episode and 4 year anniversary of the podcast and she's answering each question in episode 206! The post 206-You Asked, She Answered! Question and Answer Session with Theresa Richard appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this week’s episode of SYP, I have the honor of talking with 3 SLPs from Tampa General Hospital. They discuss their experiences of creating a brand new CF position, mentoring CFs, and landing your dream acute CFY. The post 205 – Acute Clinical Fellowships: How to Create One and How to Land One appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Maggie Donaker and Kristin Winter have partnered together to share about their virtual support group for people living with dysphagia, Dysphagia Digest. The post 204 – The Tale of Two Dysphagia Survivors: How a Support Group Can Make All the Difference with Maggie Donaker, MS CCC-SLP, Kristin Winter, MEd CCC-SLP, Len Amato, and Tom LaGreca appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Lyndsay Parker, MS, CCC-SLP is giving us the details on reimbursement and billing in the SNF setting to empower SLPs to advocate more effectively, gain the respect of their colleagues, and get the tools they need to do their job without begging every time a patient needs a FEES or MBSS. The post 203 – Effectively Advocate by Understanding Reimbursement with Lyndsay Parker, MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Emily Baker, MS, CCC-SLP is on episode 202 of Swallow Your Pride to give you the details of dysphagia risk in your cardiopulmonary patients. The post 202- Dysphagia Risk in the Cardiopulmonary Patient with Emily Baker, MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Meg Folsom (formerly Heglund) was previously on episode 127 which happened to be our most downloaded episode ever! We asked her to come back to kick off the 200s episodes and also gain some inspiration about what it’s like to finally take the leap you want in your career. The post 201- It’s Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself! From SLP to Anesthesiologist – Meg Folsom, M.D., M.S. CCC/SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

If you’ve ever doubted ASHA’s support of SLPs, then listen up. This episode will give you a new appreciation for our professional association and partner in advocacy. The post 200- A Round of Applause for ASHA: Policy Changes + Partners in Advocacy- Monica Sampson, PhD, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Miles shares research findings related to the validated New Zealand Secretion Scale (NZSS), and how we can use this tool to enhance clinical decision making and quantify risk for our patients with dysphagia.  The post 199- Making Sense of Secretions: The New Zealand Secretion Scale – Anna Miles, PhD appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 198, we define neural plasticity, talk about why it matters to clinicians, discuss evidence for plasticity and dysphagia, and dive into the use of adjuvant therapies The post 198- Promoting Plasticity In Therapy with Dr. Kleim – Jeffrey Kleim Ph.D. Neuroscience appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Sonia Blue and Jan Pryor have a candid conversation about dysphagia survivorship, grief, hope, and healing. The post 197- Six and a Half Years NPO: A Story of Hope and Healing- Sonia Blue M.A., LMFT, Former President of NFOSD & Jan C Pryor PhC, CCC-SLP, BCS-S appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 196, we cover the prevalence of lymphedema, clinical indicators, treatment options and modalities, and getting over the barriers that keep many SLPs from stepping into the lymphedema world! The post 196 – Not just for PTs…SLPs work with lymphedema too! – Jenna P. Sturges, M.A., CCC-SLP, CLT appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 195, we discuss PRESS, a prognostic model of swallowing recovery and enteral tube feeding after stroke. The post 195 – Another Tool In the Toolkit: The PRESS Model to Predict Swallowing Recovery – Caroline Traub M.S, CCC-SLP and Marian Galovic MD appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Research estimates that there are nearly 1 billion adults living with obstructive sleep apnea worldwide. 1 BILLION! But what do we really know about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as speech language pathologists? The post 194 – Don’t Sleep on Sleep Apnea: The Link Between Swallowing & OSA- Kendrea L. (Focht) Garand PhD, CScD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CBIS, CCRE and Emma Wallace PhD appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

We look at the type of scale it is, how we interpret it, and the usefulness in both clinical and research contexts. The post 193 – The Penetration Aspiration Scale: A Closer Look – Catriona Steele Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Episode 192 is all about moving beyond the motor speech drills and empowering patients through advocacy, support groups, and movement. The post 192 – More than Motor Speech Drills: Meaningful Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease – Valeria “Libbie” Gary M.A., CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

We are exploring what it is like to work in a critical access hospital (CAH) with the small town SLP that does it all, Heather Riga. The post 191 – Small Town SLP: Working at a Critical Access Hospital – Heather Riga M.A. CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Ervin Sejdic joins me to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in dysphagia management, and the cutting edge research he’s doing with one of our field’s finest, Dr. James Coyle. The post 190 – Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, and…Dysphagia?? – Ervin Sejdic PhD appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 189 I am joined by Rebecca Flowers, inpatient rehab SLP extraordinaire. Rebecca shares her wisdom when it comes to disordered consciousness, and talks through the tools for meaningful assessment and treatment in this population. The post 189 – Disorders of Consciousness & The JFK Coma Recovery Scale – Rebecca Flowers MA CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Kristin Lyons MA, CCC-SLP joins me in episode 188 to discuss her role as a SLP for pediatric oncology patients. The post 188 – Exploring a New Niche: Pediatric Cancer & the SLP’s Role – Kristin Lyons MA, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Ashwini Namasivayam-MacDonald and Dr. Samantha Shune discuss their impactful research in the area of dysphagia-related caregiver burden. The post 187 – Caring For Our Caregivers: The Research Behind Dysphagia Related Caregiver Burden appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Elizabeth Krupinski joins me to discuss how the pandemic has highlighted the capabilities of telemedicine. The post 186 – Talking About Telehealth: Pre & Post-Pandemic- Elizabeth Krupinski PhD appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Updating your resume regularly will make you a more hirable candidate! But not everyone is a natural when it comes to crafting resumes. The post 185 – Crafting a Resume to Land Your Dream SLP Job – Emily Hornback M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Ed Steger tells his powerful story from head and neck cancer patient to becoming president of the NFOSD. The post 184 – From Patient to President of the National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders: Ed’s Story- Edward Steger appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 183, we take a look at the possibilities of quantifying dysphagia risk factors and predicting the likelihood of pneumonia. The post 183 – Calculating Aspiration Risk – George Barnes MS CCC/SLP and Doreen Benson MS CCC/SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

With increased laryngeal injuries due to prolonged intubations and an influx of patients in need of rehabilitation due to COVID-19, we have a huge opportunity as a profession. The post 182 – Part II Looking Back: One Year of COVID 19 – Dr. Martin Brodsky & Dr. Anna Miles #2 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

One year after the WHO declared the coronavirus a pandemic, we are taking a look at the ways it has changed us all. The post 181 – Looking Back: One Year of COVID 19 *PART 1* – Dr. Martin Brodsky & Dr. Anna Miles appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

John Holahan, the founder of SimplyThick, is here to discuss how we can all embrace IDDSI. John tells us about the exciting projects his company is working on behind the scenes (top secret recipes included), some facts about the decision making and implementation of IDDSI, and a plethora of resources available for SLPs to learn more about the framework. The post 180 – Embracing IDDSI- John Holahan MBA, BS appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 179, you will hear all about Dr. Reva Barewal's fascinating work in the areas of mastication, dysphagia, transitional food science, and the psychosocial implications of dysphagia. The post 179 – Chew on This: Dining Health & Dysphagia with the Founder of Savorease – Reva Barewal DDS, MS, Dipl ABDSM appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Lauren Hermann, M.S. CCC-SLP has teamed up with Dr. Benjamin Mervak, Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, to research the dynamics of the SLP + Radiologist relationship. The post 178 – Results are In! A Survey of Radiologists and SLPs: Key Findings, Unique Perspectives & Tips for Collaboration – Benjamin Mervak & Lauren Hermann appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Russ Campbell walks us through what electrical stimulation actually encompasses, what NMES is, and what the research says about E-stim as a treatment for dysphagia. The post 177 – Is Your “E-Stim” Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)? – Russell A Campbell PT and CEO of Ampcare, LLC appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Kelsey Day talks with us about the Clinical Writing for Dysphagia Diagnostics course and the need for more consistency in our field. The post 176 – How to Become Confident & Competent in Clinical Writing – Kelsey Day, MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 175, Dr. Sapienza takes us back to her days as a doctoral student to tell the fascinating story of the development of EMST The post 175 – One on One with the Co-Creator of EMST – Christine Sapienza Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

After 173 episodes of dysphagia-centric topics, we’re finally opening up a conversation about APHASIA with Megan Sutton! The post 174 – A First for SYP: All about APHASIA – Megan S. Sutton, MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Amanda Weissberg has made it her mission to spread awareness about this topic. She’s here to talk about crushing meds, collaborating with pharmacy, and the resources available to empower SLPs when it comes to pill dysphagia. The post 173 – Crushing Meds: What’s a SLP to do? – Amanda Weissberg M.S., CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

This week’s guests are Lyndsay Parker and Morgan Mendenhall, a SLP + RDN sister duo! Listen in as we discuss End of Life Feeding Decisions. The post 172 – End of Life Feeding Decisions: Integrating Nutrition and Swallowing Perspectives – Lyndsay Parker and Morgan Mendenhall appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. James Curtis reviews a substantial body of literature on FEES to enhance our endoscopic practice patterns and improve our ability to interpret what we see. The post 171 – All Things FEES: Part 2 – James Curtis PhD., CCC-SLP, BCS-S appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. James Curtis reviews a substantial body of literature on FEES to enhance our endoscopic practice patterns and improve our ability to interpret what we see. The post 170 – A Done For You Review: All Things FEES – James Curtis PhD., CCC-SLP, BCS-S appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Sarah Busser, Med SLP and Certified Brain Injury Specialist, is here to talk about promoting patient autonomy and the best approach to developing a treatment plan. The post 169 – Shared Decision Making in Dysphagia Management – Sarah Busser M.A., CCC-SLP, CBIS appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In Part 2 of her series on Total Laryngectomy, Kelly Salmon SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT-LANA, NDC covers the role of the SLP in the immediate post-operative phase within the acute care setting. The post 168 – Total Laryngectomy 101: Part 2 Post-Op – Kelly Salmon, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT-LANA, NDC appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Kelly Salmon is back to discuss all things laryngectomy. It is a great starting point if you are interested in learning more about this population, or you just need a little refresher! The post 167 – Total Laryngectomy 101 Part 1: The Pre-Op Phase – Kelly Salmon, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT-LANA, NDC appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Tune in to episode 166 of SYP as Kara Jones shares the lingering effects and lasting impact of her personal experience with COVID as a SLP. The post 166 – Kara’s COVID Story: A Firsthand Account – Kara A. Jones, M.A., CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

The year 2020 was difficult. We all faced our own unique challenges, but I want you to hear how my friend Casey Quinn-Daly has turned the challenges she faced into the catalysts for her personal and professional growth. The post 165 – Hindsight is 2020: Finding My SLP-Self – Casey Quinn-Daly M.S.Ed., CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Christoph Schmitz, an experienced medical device expert, discusses technology terminology, the endoscope industry, software considerations, the customer experience, and more! The post 164 – Purchasing FEES equipment: What You Should Know – Christoph Schmitz Dipl. Kfm., B.A. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Isabel Lawton gives us all the tools for talking when the stakes are high...emotional intelligence and crucial conversations for the Med SLP. The post 163 – Tools For Talking When The Stakes Are High – Isabel Lawton M.S. CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

This episode Is dedicated to all things BCS-S , or Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders. BUT, Before Selena and Theresa get Into the designation of BCS-S, they discuss the recent controversy In the dysphagia world. The post 162 – So You Want to be Board Certified – Selena Reece appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Andrea Hayes is back by popular demand to give a crash course in neuroanatomy. She shares fun and functional facts about the brain, along with practical applications for medical SLPs. The post 161 – A Lesson in Neuroanatomy – Andrea Hayes M.H.A., M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Kelsey Day and Catherine Wu of California Hospital Medical Center, a trauma and stroke center in downtown Los Angeles, are on the podcast to discuss the role of the SLP in the emergency room. The post 160 – The SLP Role in the Emergency Department – Kelsey Day, MS, CCC-SLP & Catherine Wu, MA, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Barnett is a palliative care physician who knows a thing or two about having empathetic conversations and delivering difficult news. The post 159 – Words Matter: A Palliative Care Physician’s Perspective – Michael David Barnett MD, MS, FACP, FAAP, FAAHPM appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Michelle Dawson of the First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional podcast talks about all things pediatric feeding disorders and early intervention. The post 158 – All Things PFDs and Early Intervention – Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Michael Groher takes a walk down memory lane and tells us about his early encounters with videofluoroscopy, electric stimulation, and modified diets. The post 157 – Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going – Michael Groher, Professor Emeritus, University of Redlands, ASHA Honors and Fellow appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Jordyn and Chelsie are alumni of a Historically Black University, practicing SLPs, roommates, and advocates for Black Indigenious and People of Color (BIPOC) in our field. The post 156 – Cultural Conversations, Continued – Jordyn Carroll M.S, CCC-SLP and Chelsie Esek, M.S., CCC-SLP, FCCS appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Ashli O’Rourke sits down with Theresa to discuss her journey from speech-language pathologist to laryngologist. The post 155 – From SLP to MD: Dr. O’Rourke’s Journey to Laryngology – Ashli O’Rourke M.S. M.D. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Theresa sits down with Andrea Hayes, acute care SLP supervisor with her BCS-S and M.H.A. degree, to discuss the tools and mindset needed to start out in the hospital setting. The post 154 – Competence + Confidence: Creating a Successful Career as a Med SLP – Andrea Hayes M.H.A., M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Candice Devlin and Rory O’Bryan of Duke Regional Hospital discuss oxygen therapy systems, flow versus FiO2, positive airway pressure, peer reviewed articles related to Heated Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula and dysphagia, and guidance for clinical practice in the HHFNC population. The post 153 – The Down Low on High Flow – Rory O’Bryan MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S and Candice Devlin MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Dr. Johnson talks about the need for a grassroots movement, holistic admissions process, infusing multiculturalism in our curriculums, and the differences between equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The post 152 – Let’s Discuss Diversity – Valerie Johnson Ph.D., CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

This week on SYP, I’m talking to AAC guru, Kacy Barron, about supporting our patients with complex communication needs in conjunction with dysphagia services. BOOM! Kacy shares her holistic approach, considerations for the different levels of AAC, tips for patient & family buy-in, functions of communication to target during dysphagia therapy, her favorite strategies, and […] The post 151 – AAC in Dysphagia Therapy – Kacy Barron M.A., CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

A candid conversation between Theresa and Jenna Castro Casbon about the businesses they’ve built and lessons learned along the way. The post 150 – Flexing Your Fear Muscle – Jena Castro-Casbon appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Hear how one university is paving the way for other CSD programs with its creation of a new COVID-centered course in the graduate Speech Language Pathology curriculum. The post 149 – Paving the Way in a Pandemic – Bari Hoffman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP and Vicki Lewis, M.A., CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Theresa sits down with Tamala Close, founder of the popular Facebook page, SLP Private Practice in Color. The post 148 – A Preview: The Cultural Humility Series – Tamala H. Close, MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

We know that patients with mental health issues make up a critically underserved population in our healthcare system. But, what do we know about our role as SLPs to serve these patients? Inside this episode, Michelle Bruno will: -General considerations when working with psychiatric patients and behavioral health disorders -Looking for red flags in a […] The post 147 – The SLP’s Role within the Psychiatric Population and Behavioral Health Unit – Michelle Bruno, M.S.,CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Theresa sits down with SLP-turned-entrepreneur, Tia Bagan, to discuss her story and the idea behind The EAT Bar. The post 146 – From SLP to Entrepreneur: The EAT Bar – Tia Bagan, MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Theresa sits down for a candid conversation with Lauren Sharpe-Payne and Maurice Goodwin about diversity in this episode. The post 145 – Doing Better: A Dialogue on Diversity – Maurice Goodwin and Lauren Sharpe appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Christie Miller explains why many SLPs are natural born leaders, and how we can take those skills and apply them to excel in managerial positions. The post 144 – Christie Miller MS, MHA, MAG, CCC-SLP – SLPs in Leadership & Management Roles appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Hallie Bulkin talks foundations of pediatric feeding and swallowing, orofacial-myofunctional therapy, tethered oral tissue, and more! The post 143 – So you want to be a pediatric feeding specialist? THIS is where to start – Hallie Bulkin MA, CCC-SLP, COM appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

June is Dysphagia Awareness Month! The Swallow Your Pride Podcast is recognizing this milestone by chatting with Dr. Gabi Constantinescu. The post 142 – Promoting Dysphagia Awareness – Gabriela (Gabi) Constantinescu PhD, R.SLP, S-LP(C) appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

I sit down with Tyler Dahl to discuss the legalities involved in starting a mobile FEES practice in the state of California. The post 141 – Cracking the Legal Code: Mobile FEES in California – Tyler Q. Dahl Juris Doctor (J.D.), California Certified Attorney, Certified Tax Coach appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Michelle Graham joins us to cover all the major topics from PPE, FEES, and even SLP finances in times of COVID. The post 140 – Michelle Graham MS, CCC-SLP – COVID Real Talk: Unique Challenges & the ‘New Normal’ appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 139 of The Swallow Your Pride Podcast, we’re addressing the COVID-FEES debate head on! Listen in! The post 139 -Christina Skoglind & Jessica Lasky – The Elephant in the Room: FEES during COVID-19 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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. We’ll cover: -Financial Planning During a Pandemic -The CARES Act -Where to find hidden money on your personal and business balance sheets -Taking advantage of concessions being made […] The post 138 – Alexandra Brandimore Ph.D. CCC/SLP – Airway Protection: Dysphagia, Dystusssia & Tangible Treatment Tools appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

On this episode, Lauren Barnathan, M.S., CCC-SLP tells her personal story of suffering from an ischemic CVA. The post 137 – Lauren Barnathan M.S., CCC-SLP – From SLP to Stroke Survivor: Lauren’s Story appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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. The post 136 – Craig Goldslager CeXP and MBA – SLP Finances- Planning, Saving, & Getting by in a Pandemic appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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. The post 135 – The Next Generation of SLPs: COVID CFs and CCCs appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Kelsey Day takes a deep dive into decision making and delivery of care for SLPs during the COVID era in this episode. The post 134 – Kelsey Day, M.S., CCC-SLP – COVID-19: A Dive into Decision Making and Delivery of Care appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In episode 133, Heather Maillet takes us back to February, when patients from a SNF in Seattle first started arriving at her hospital with coronavirus symptoms. The post 133 – Heather Maillet, M.A., CCC-SLP – The First Wave: From a Frontline SLP in Seattle appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

The world renowned Martin Brodsky and Paula Leslie, sit down for a candid conversation on speech pathology in the COVID19 era. The post 132 – At the Table with Martin Brodsky & Paula Leslie: A Conversation on COVID19 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Jacqueline Connell shares a unique perspective from the lead SLP at the epicenter of our country’s coronavirus pandemic in New York. The post 131 – Jacqueline Connell MS, CCC-SLP – COVID-19: On the front lines with an Acute Care SLP in NYC appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Join Theresa as she talks about about our role in COVID-19 and how to be a team player to help patients and facilities as best as we can. The post 130 – COVID-19: From quality of life to live saving appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Mary Burns shares what it takes to build a successful exercise program for patients with dysphagia including the law of specificity, the importance of recovery, how to make goals functional, and more! The post 129 – Mary Burns, MS, CCC-SLP – Building a Successful Exercise Program (That Patients Adhere To!) appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Peter Belafsky shares the difference is between LPR and GERD and what the SLP Role is in these situations. The post 128 – Peter Belafsky, MD, PhD – Reflux, Dysphagia, and the Role of the SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Meg Hedlund fills us in on her journey from speech pathologist to anesthesiologist and critical care doctor. The post 127 – Megan Hedlund, M.D., M.S., CCC-SLP – From Speech Pathologist to Anesthesiologist – How Our Worlds Connect appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this week’s episode, we discuss using FEES and VFSS as complimentary examinations, implementing critical thinking skills to personalize dysphagia evaluation and treatment, transitioning from gold to the platinum standard of care, and more! The post 126- Kelsey Day MS, CCC-SLP – Forget Gold – Using the Platinum Standard to Customize Treatment for Dysphagia appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Ever wondered how to rate fatigue? And what about research? Listen in as Giselle Carnaby weighs in on these topics. The post 125 – Giselle D Carnaby MPH, PhD – RPE, Research, and Real Life appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

This week’s episode dives back into PDPM. The incredible Lysa Johnson provides us with her expertise on this topic. The post 124 – Lysa Johnson MS, CCC-SLP – PDPM: Where are We Now? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Lauren Hermann discusses how to improve our relationship with radiologists (in turn, helping us provide our patients with better care!). The post 123 – Lauren Hermann, MS, CCC-SLP – Improving Relationships Between Radiologists and Speech-language Pathologists: Research, Resources, and the RSNA appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

This week’s episode dives into everyone’s favorite topic – coding and billing!  Kathleen Holterman helps us tackle this topic in this episode. The post 122 – Kathleen Holterman M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Coding with Katie – Group Swallowing, Evaluation vs. Treatment, and More! appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

My amazing guest Katherine Hoener dives into her experience advocating for use of instrumental evaluations in rural settings. The post 121 – Katherine Hoener MA, CCC-SLP – Advocating for Change, Finding Your “Why”, and Access to Instrumental Evaluations in Rural Settings appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

How many times have you heard that you can’t do mobile FEES in California? Denise Rule didn’t accept the status quo. Listen in! The post 120 – Denise Rule, MS, CCC-SLP – Mobile FEES in California and Going Against the Grain appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

So what should we include in a program for head and neck cancer patients? Tamatha Rutherford is here this week to share about this topic. The post 119 – Tamatha Rutherford MCD,CCC/SLP – Important Considerations for the Development of a Head and Neck Cancer Program appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

We discuss everything from changes in acute care, challenging cases, and why Beth Cormell believes that instrumental evaluations are important. The post 118 – Beth Cormell, MS, CCC-SLP – Navigating the Acute Care World – Changes, Case Studies, and Challenges appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Maggie Donaker discusses all things PRN – the good, the bad, and what ASHA has to say on the topic in this episode. The post 117 – Maggie Donaker, MS, CCC-SLP – PRN – What’s in a Name? Defining the PRN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Part two of my conversation with the Dr. Georgia Malandraki where we continue our discussion about the neurophysiology of swallowing. The post 116 – Georgia Malandraki PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Understanding Neurophysiology of Swallowing – Part 2 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In continuing my conversation with Kelly Salmon, we discussed her special niche – working with head and neck cancer patients. The post 115 – Kelly Salmon SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT-LANA – Part 2: The Head and Neck Cancer Niche appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Questioning the difference between compensation and rehabilitation? Tune in as Georgia Malandraki shares her thoughts on why we need to understand neurophysiology of swallowing. The post 114 – Georgia Malandraki PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Understanding Neurophysiology of Swallowing Part 1: Foundational/Theoretical Knowledge appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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? The post 113 – Kristen West MA-CCC SLP – Dysphagia in the Schools appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Ever considered continuing your education after grad school? Kelly Salmon covers the ABC’s that follow her name!  The post 112 – Kelly Salmon, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT-LANA – Alphabet Soup – Continuing Your Education after Grad School appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

We discuss 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. The post 111 – Contemplating a Move to Medical SLP? Some Things to First Consider appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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. The post 110 – Elizabeth Wikane, MS CCC-SLP, CBIS – Continuing the Conversation – In-services, Keeping Your Sanity, and Building Relationships appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Tune in to hear Elizabeth Wikane’s unique experiences working in various settings and learn about the resources she uses to stay at the top of her game. The post 109 – Elizabeth Wikane, MS CCC-SLP, CBIS – The Many Roles of an SLP – From ICU to Home appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Maryanne Wetherill fills us in on the theories of motivation and gives us ideas on how we can help better motivate our patients. The post 108 – Maryanne Weatherill Ph.D., CCC-SLP – Motivation: A Universal Problem appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Ever dreamed of a lingual strengthening device only to be doused in the cold water of a $1000 price tag? Enter, the Tongueometer! The post 107 – Elizabeth Lipton Daly, MS, CCC-SLP and Ed Steger, MS, President of E2 Scientific Corp – Introducing the Tongueometer appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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!) The post 106 – Lysa Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP – Just a Date on the Calendar: Diving Deep into Myths about PDPM, the Interdisciplinary Team, & More appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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. The post 105 – Devin Roscillo M.A. CCC-SLP and Empowerment Mentor – Crafting Resumes and Crushing Interviews appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Ever wondered what all the behind-the-scenes planning looks like for the ASHA convention? Laurie Sterling is here to share! The post 104 – Laurie Sterling MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Convention Confidential appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Hillary Cooper started a nonprofit organization called the Dysphagia Outreach Project, which is going to offer services like a dysphagia food pantry, support group setup program, and patient/caregiver/SLP educational materials, and more! The post 103 – Hillary Cooper, MA, CCC-SLP – Introducing the Dysphagia Outreach Project appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Zach Smith is here to explain what you need to know about sensation. Sensation just as important as motor function, but often overlooked. The post 102 – Zachary M. Smith MS, CCC-SLP – Sensation and the Myth of Silent Penetration appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

I know you’ve been wanting more information on the role of speech pathologists in the NICU. Casey Lewis is here to help! The post 101 – Casey Lewis MS, CCC-SLP, CNT, NTMTC, NANN – Navigating the NICU – Relationships, Respiration, Research, and More appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

All hail Dr. Susan Langmore, First of Her Name, Queen of Dysphagia Research Society, Predictor of Aspiration Pneumonia, and Mother of FEES! The post 100 – Susan Langmore PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – On the Origin of FEES and Predictors of Aspiration Pneumonia appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Katlyn Gollin struggled with her first student, but is here to share everything she learned from that experience and the successes of her second student! The post 099 – Katlyn Gollin MA, CCC-SLP – Accountability and Standards in Student Supervision appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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. The post 098 – Caitlin Saxtein MS, CCC-SLP – On PEGs and Palliative Care appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Russ Campbell is back for another episode on Ampcare’s ESP and how it stacks up against other NMES systems on the market. The post 097 – Russ Campbell, PT, CEO of AmpCare – How NMES Can Impact Swallowing Kinematics and What Systems Can Do It appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Kristie Knickerbocker shares her family’s story, and what she would want her grandfather’s SLP (and any other SLP, really) to know. The post 096 – Kristie Knickerbocker M.S. CCC-SLP – When Personal and Professional Collide: The Patient Side of Dysphagia appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Kate Williams is getting a doctorate all about compassion fatigue and burnout, especially as they apply to SLPs. The post 095 – Kathryn “Kate” Williams M.S., CCC-SLP – Compassion Fatigue & Burnout: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

This week on the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Dr. Nicole Rogus-Pulia joined us this episode for a deep dive on saliva research. The post 094 – Nicole Rogus-Pulia PhD, CCC-SLP – Alzheimer’s Dementia and the Oral Microbiome appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Have you been hearing scary campfire stories about PDPM? You are not alone! Friend of the podcast Edgar Vincent Clark is back to share! The post 093 – Edgar Vincent Clark M. Ed. CCC-SLP – Baby, Don’t Fear the Payor: PDPM Starts in October appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Respect can be a difficult thing to earn, but Erika McLean shares insights on how you can make it a realistic goal for you. The post 092 – Erica McLean M.S., CCC-SLP – R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find Out What It Means to SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Karen Wheeler Hegland shares research to help you make educated decisions about dysphagia management in patients with cough dysfunction. The post 091 – Karen Wheeler Hegland PhD CCC-SLP – Ahem, You’re Overlooking Cough appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Michael Crary walks us through its research history, what MDTP can really do, and common misconceptions. The post 090 – Michael Crary, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, F-ASHA – McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Lori Burkhead Morgan is here to talk about her famous articles on exercise science as it applies to dysphagia. The post 089 – Lori Burkhead Morgan, Ph.D., CCC-SLP – Feeling the Sparks: sEMG Biofeedback and How to Ask for It appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Kellie Green shares about what to look for in a workplace and what work you’ll need to put in on your own time to make the dream a reality. The post 088 – Kellie Green, MA, CCC-SLP – Transitioning to MedSLP the Right Way: A Testimonial appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Emily Tricarico introduces the SEGUE framework for successful advocacy conversations, so you have somewhere to start when you aren’t sure where to begin. The post 086 – Emily Tricarico MA, CCC-SLP – Advocacy: A Segue to Interprofessional Education appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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. The post 085 – Luis F. Riquelme, CCC-SLP – Representation Matters (And You Get It By Voting) appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Craig Coleman breaks down how we can use get ASHA on our side and best advocate for the tools we need. Listen In! The post 084 – Craig Coleman CCC-SLP – Advocacy and ASHA Elections appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Jennifer Kizner shares how to toe the line of describing without diagnosing when things look funky in the pharynx. The post 083 – Jennifer Kizner M.Ed CCC/SLP, BCS-S – Let’s FEES It Up! How to Start an Endoscopy Program – Part 2 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this two part episode, Jennifer talks about not only what’s needed for individual competency, but also how to get your facility’s FEES program up and running. The post 082 – Jennifer Kizner M.Ed CCC/SLP, BCS-S – Let’s FEES It Up! How to Start an Endoscopy Program appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

We have all heard of muscle tension dysphonia, and today Christina Kang leads us into the world of muscle tension dysphagia. The post 081 – Christina H. Kang, M.M., M.S., CCC-SLP – Feeling the Pressure: Muscle Tension Dysphagia appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Taylor guides us through the ins and outs particular to inpatient rehab, outlining the specific hurdles of this setting and how to jump them. The post 080 – Taylor Evans M.Ed, CCC-SLP – Attention IRFlings: All About Inpatient Rehab – Part 2 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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. The post 079 – Taylor Evans M.Ed, CCC-SLP – Attention IRFlings: All About Inpatient Rehab appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Jessica Lasky is back to talk about how to get ethical, and some great resources to support your best ethical practice. The post 078 – Jessica Lasky, MS, CCC-SLP – Ethically Speaking: The Entanglement of Billing and Treatment Efficacy appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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? The post 077 – Jessica Lasky MS, CCC-SLP – You Had Me at Hello, or Why to Reach Out to Other SLPs to Advance Your Career appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Laurie Wennerholm shares the latest research and current best practices for assessment and treatment of dysphagia in a population we never used to treat for dysphagia. The post 076 – Laurie Wennerholm MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Dysphagia without Aspiration: A Closer Look at Total Laryngectomy appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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? The post 075 – Kelsey Day M.S., CCC-SLP – Volunteer Yourself! (The Secret to Starting Treatment of ICU Vent Patients) appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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 atrophy. The post 074 – Kelsey Day M.S., CCC-SLP – Wait and See Is Not the Way: Trach, Vent, & Swallow in the ICU appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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. The post 073 – John Holahan, MBA Founder of SimplyThick – Through Thick and Thin: Xantham Gum and IDDS Implementation appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Meredith Oakey Ashford has come to share suggestions for conversation starters, mindset, and the SPIKES framework for delivering bad news. The post 072 – Meredith Oakey Ashford, MA, CCC-SLP – Palliative Care: Discussions in Dysphagia at a Crossroads appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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 out and wanting to leave the field, and it really is easy to blame the system, but what if we viewed things from a different lens? The post 071 – How to Finally Feel Fulfilled in Your Career as a Medical SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Michelle Deghan discusses how to approach complex cases post-ACDF—from evaluation and treatment techniques to the current research. The post 070 – Michelle Deghan, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – How do you solve a problem like edema? All things ACDF appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Dr. Sonya Molfenter discusses some of her prior work on normal variability, and what it means for you, the clinician. The post 069 – Sonja Molfenter, Ph.D., CCC-SLP – On Pharyngometry and Presbyphagia, Big Pharynx, Weak Pharynx appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Paula Leslie and Dr. Marty Brodsky are back for part 2 of our jam session “At the Table…” More Content or Critical Thinking? The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Paula Leslie and Dr. Marty Brodsky are back to discuss what we can do to bridge the researcher-clinician divide. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

This episode, Megan Nosol discusses the barriers to getting started on a PhD, how to work around them. The post 066 – Megan Nosol – So You Want To Get Your PhD? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Tiffani Wallace has found your beloved home programs covered in dust under the couch and is here to tell us where to go next. The post 065 – Tiffani Wallace, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Swallowing in their Natural Habitat: Home Health Dysphagia Therapy appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Troche also talks about the future of cough research ongoing in her own lab and how she is using biofeedback to work on improving accuracy of urge to cough. The post 064 – Dr. Michelle Troche – Down with Dystussia! How Treatment of Cough Dysfunction Can Improve Dysphagia appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Michelle Troche is here to remind us why we all fell in love with our frenemy cough in the first place, and to tell us how we can amp up our clinical practice if we pay attention to cough the right way. The post 063 – Dr. Michelle Troche – Hypotussic and Hurting: The Link Between Cough & Swallow appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

An old swallow is not always a bad swallow, and Yvette McCoy is here to tell us more in this episode of Swallow Your Pride. The post 062 – Yvette McCoy MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Elderly but Effective: A Presbyphagia Primer appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Zachary Smith talks through ideas for how to reach out and get everyone else as excited about swallowing and speech pathology as we all are. The post 061 – Zachary Smith M.S., CCC-SLP – Call Me Maybe? Building Caseload in the Acute Care Setting appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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. The post 060 – Rick McAdoo M.S., CCC-SLP – Pain Isn’t Gain (But Movement Is): Research and Rationale Behind the Effective Swallowing Protocol appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Jess Conn is here to tell us about what being an SLP in a rural area is really like. Can it be hard to get the mobile MBS van to make the 4 hour trip out to your facility? ABSOLUTELY! The post 059 – Jessica Conn MS CCC-SLP – The Real World: Rural SLP Edition, or How to Survive as the Only SLP in Town appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Brodsky was on to something when he decided to write this systematic review… and he’s here to spill the beans on what this paper CAN and can NOT tell us! The post 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? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Jenny Reynolds dives in to ALL the issues and roadblocks they had to overcome to get FEES going in their NICU. The post 056 – Jenny Reynolds M.S. CCC-SLP, CLC, CNT – Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing: Clinical Applications in the NICU setting appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Pam Smith is back to explain how to have those risk/benefit conversations with your patient and the family. The post 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? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

*WE* all understand the importance of instrumental assessments, but some of our colleagues don’t! Dr. Pam Smith is here with tips to help. The post 054 – Pam Smith Ph.D., CCC-SLP How Do We Meet Our Administrators, Colleagues, Supervisors, and Patients Half Way? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Joan Kelly Arsenault dives in to everything the SLP should be aware of when we deny or don’t give our patients a full and complete study. The post 053 – Joan Kelly Arsenault, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Costs Associated With NOT Getting Swallow Studies: Re-admissions, Aspiration Pneumonia, Mis-diagnoses, and Thickener appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Pam Holland from Marshall University is here to explain all of the ins and outs about supervising grad students and how it can be mutually beneficial for all involved! The post 052 – Pam Holland M.A., CCC-SLP – Swallowing and Supervision: Students and Supervisors learning together! appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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 learn about my love of […] The post 50th episode AMA: Ask me Anything! With Gerrita Morris and Tiffani Wallace appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

If you’ve ever worked with a patient with aspiration pneumonia then you should probably listen to this episode with Dr. Jim Coyle. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

This episode includes interviews that these students did with other professionals about OUR field and everything they want to know about US! The post 048 – Pam Holland, MA CCC-SLP – Part 2 – Interprofessional Education and Practice in Dysphagia: The Graduate Student’s Perspective appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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. The post 047 – Pam Holland, MA CCC-SLP – Interprofessional Education and Practice in Dysphagia: The Graduate Student’s Perspective appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Paula Leslie and Dr. Martin Brodsky join me, weighing in on audience-directed topics related to swallowing and dysphagia. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Edgar Vincent Clark dives in to some other myths about FEES and the benefits it provides to his patients and colleagues. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In Part 1 of this 2-part series, Edgar Vincent Clark and I dive in to something we are both overly passionate about… FEES! We discuss the history and dispel some myths about safety and pain. The post 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! appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Leslie Roerk is back with us for part 2 to help us with various treatment strategies for this population in this episode. The post 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? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Leslie Roerk dives in to everything the SLP should be aware of when assessing dysphagia in the dementia population, and the importance of utilizing the Global Deterioration Scale to guide us. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Raquel Garcia dives in to everything the SLP should be aware of when treating babies/kids with craniofacial anomalies or clefts. The post 041- Raquel Garcia, M.S.,CCC-SLP, BSC-S – Feeding Tips and Tricks for Infants with Cleft Palate & Craniofacial Anomalies appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Dr. Madison Macht, a critical care pulmonologist encourages SLPs to work together with MDs or physician extenders to allow for patient centered care. The post 040 – Madison Macht, M.D – Why SLPs and MDs Should Be Like Peanut Butter and Jelly and the Fallacy That Feeding Tubes Prevent Aspiration appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Taylor Evans dives in to all of the controversial topics that some SLPs do not believe to be within our scope of practice. The post 039 – Taylor Evans M.Ed, CCC-SLP – Intergenerational Intradisciplinary Dysphagia Education and History appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Matt Ward is back for part 3 of his interview to discuss how our recommendations can help our patients or hold them back from reaching their full potential, and it’s vital that we are well educated on the impact that all of our recommendations can have. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Matt Ward dives in to the importance of a protocol and how our reports can follow these patients for forever.  The post 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! appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In the first of this 3 PART episode, Matt Ward dives in to everything the SLP really, truly should understand before attempting to do instrumentals.  The post 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? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Are you just *DYING* to work in the NICU? Have no fear, Ramya Kumar is here in this episode to help you get started. The post 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. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In Part 2 of this episode, Julie Huffman dives in to everything the SLP should be aware of when treating dysphagia and how we MUST include the esophagus. The post 034 – Julie Huffman M.A., CCC-SLP – Part 2: Esophageal Dysphagia: How Much Do You Really Know? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Julie Huffman dives in to everything the SLP should be aware of when treating dysphagia and how we MUST include the esophagus. The post 033 – Julie Huffman M.A., CCC-SLP – Part 1: Esophageal Dysphagia: How Much Do You Really Know? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Dr. Debra Suiter is here to set the record straight. We dive into the research that was the impetus for the Yale Swallow Protocol, who is it for, who is it NOT for, and Dr. Suiter answers questions about the YSP submitted by our Patreon supporters. The post 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! appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss Karen Sheffler’s excellent rebuttal blog post on swallowstudy.com and also discuss an SLP Action Plan, and how we can grow from this article to advocate and educate our colleagues. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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 these patients with tracheostomies.  (listen to part […] The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In part 1 of this episode with Carmin Bartow, we discuss how and why to form a trach team in your facility. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss the Importance of multi-disciplinary care with other professionals, treating the entire person, and why SLPs are so resistant to FEES. The post 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? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Caroline Brindo discusses the underuse of the MBSS. We have this wonderful tool, and so many SLPs are not using it to it’s fullest potential. The post 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. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Tune in as we discuss the roadblocks that both acute care *AND* SNF SLPs face, and how we can build that bridge to boost continuity of care with special guest Brenda Arend, M.A., CCC-SLP. The post 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? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Eric Blicker discusses some really interesting research on the SLPs role in assessing and treating LPRD and its link to the COPD population. The post 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. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Walt Fritz breaks down the history of manual therapy, use of myofascial release, and using a patient directed approach in treating dysphagia. The post 022 – Walt Fritz, PT – The Inter- and Intra-rater Reliability of Palpation, Myofascial Release, and Manual Therapy using a Patient Directed Approach. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Dr. Martin Brodsky discusses when to assess or screen for swallowing function post extubation. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dan Weinstein talks about how to present a case on social media in order to get the best and most appropriate responses from your peers. The post 020 – Dan Weinstein, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Case Presentation on Social Media, Decision Making, Documentation, and Making Appropriate Referrals appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode with Russ Campbell from Ampcare, we learn all about parameters, placement, and plasticity! The post 019 – Russ Campbell, PT, CEO of Ampcare – IIb or not IIb – The Role of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Applied to Patients with Dysphagia appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, Selena Reese discusses why we need instrumentals and where to even begin with creating a FEES program. The post 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. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode with Jamie Fisher, we discuss some tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation FAQs as they relate to dysphagia. The post 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? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode with Jamie Fisher, we discuss how to transition to being a MedSLP the ethical way because there is a right and a WRONG way! The post 016 – Jamie D. Fisher, PhD, CCC-SLP Keeping it Real: Transitioning to being a Medical SLP the Right (Ethical) Way appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, we are with Rebecca Levy in Part 2 where we discuss ALL things thickened liquids – the good, the bad, and the ugly! The post 015 – Rebecca Levy M.S. CCC-SLP Thickened Liquids: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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 community for Medical SLPs with new peer-reviewed resources, handouts, and […] The post 014 – Dysphagia Cafe meets The Swallow Your Pride Podcast Live from the ASHA Convention! appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Rebecca goes through all 17 components of the MBSimp and provides evidence-based exercises for each swallowing impairment. The post 013 – Rebecca Levy M.S. CCC-SLP – Exercises, Exercises & More Exercises! Evidence-Based Treatment for Every Swallowing Impairment appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss the editorial – “When endoscopy is an option, what would you choose?” the safety of FEES, what SLPs should know about LPR/GERD, and a food- not medicine -solution. The post 012 – Dr. Jonathan Aviv: What SLPs Should Know about the Relationship Between Reflux and Dysphagia, the Safety of FEES, and the Acid Watcher Diet. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss how we can advocate for our patients AND our field. Hillary Cooper tells us how she has been successful with educating other professions and getting them on board and collaborating with us on our dysphagia treatment plans. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dr. Catriona Steele is an incredible, internationally known, ASHA Fellow who is currently a researcher at the Toronto Rehab Institute. She had 10 years of experience as a medical SLP before pursuing her PhD, and she is still very much involved at the clinical level in our field. Dr. Steele has over 80 peer-reviewed publications, […] The post 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. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss the cost of instrumental assessments, and how they are not only a cost savings, but can be revenue generating, and also the financials associated with therapy materials, as well as where to locate all of the regulations. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Today’s guest is Megan Nosol. Megan is extremely knowledgeable in the world of head and neck cancer. She is super intelligent, and has not only skimmed the literature, but she really dives in and thinks critically, and relays it so well in to her clinical practice. Megan is a graduate of the the University of […] The post 008 – Megan Nosol, M.S., CCC-SLP – The ABCs of HNC – Important Considerations for your Patient with Head & Neck Cancer appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode we discuss how to advocate to your boss for the tools you need to do your job, we discuss Dr. Langmore Predictors of Aspiration paper, and we discuss the importance of the evidence-based triad. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss palliative care in both the acute care and SNF settings. We dispel some myths about feedings tubes, thickened liquids, and how best to treat our end of life patients with dysphagia. Dan also touches on esophageal dysphagia and some things we should and shouldn’t do with treating that. The post 006 – Dan Weinstein, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Palliative Care in the Acute and SNF Settings, Feeding Tubes, Thickened Liquids, and Esophageal Dysphagia appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss why your “comfort level” doesn’t matter, and we can’t be emotional with our recommendations, and instead use evidence based practice in these decisions. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Nannette Crawford is an SLP with over 45 years of experience who wears many, many hats, and wears all of them very, very well. Her specialty is cognition, brain injury, and post concussive symptoms, but she works in an outpatient clinic where she also treats patients with dysphagia. The post 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. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

In this episode with Dr Ashford, we discuss how a poor immune system, poor oral, and the events of aspirating all must create the perfect storm in order to cause pneumonia. The post 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 appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Dysphagia Ramblings, Cranial Nerves and How to Make Your Patient Aspirate - In this episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, we discuss how cranial nerve exams should actually drive your therapy plans, and how watching your patient aspirate can be a good thing! Tiffani also discussed some of her most favorite treatment strategies and research papers that have helped to shape her dysphagia practice. The post 002 – Tiffani Wallace, M.A. CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Dysphagia Ramblings, Cranial Nerves, and Making Your Patient Aspirate appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

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