The Stand For It Podcast is about core American values and getting back to what really matters Freedom, Choice, and Independence. Brought to you by two real guys, Fred Castro, and Shawn Willbanks, sharing life's ups and downs and overcoming life's hurdles. The goal is to come together as Americans and abolish the divide regardless of race, gender preference, or political stance. Change is possible but it happens one person at a time “Starting with YOU!” Stand For It!
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The Swallow Your Pride Podcast was created with the purpose of diving deeper into the issues that speech-language pathologists face when working with patients with swallowing disorders. We’ll discuss many controversial topics in order to provide the LATEST evidence-based treatment strategies, and create a community of dysphagia clinicians who want to consume incredibly valuable insight and information. Our goal is to allow you to #swallowyourpride, and be open and willing to try the latest i ...
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A weekly podcast covering current events, American politics, and the 2016 election hosted by comedian Ramsey Badawi. Who Cares is the official unofficial podcast of the Trump Emperorship.
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336 – SLP by day, EMT by night: How Emergency Medical Tech Training Enhanced This SLP’s Practice
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As an SLP, you’re most likely to see a patient when they’re medically stable…but what if you could also be there from the start of their medical emergency? What if you were part of the team who hops in the ambulance, assesses how critical someone’s condition is, and provides the first attempt in stablizing their health until you can get them to the…
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From Destruction to Devotion: The Kurze Journey of Redemption – Part 1: A Husband, Father, and Coach Leading by Example
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In this episode of the "Stand For It" podcast, hosts Fred Castro and Sean Wilbanks are joined by special guest Daniel Mendez, who shares his transformative journey from a troubled youth entangled in gang violence to a devoted father and community mentor. Daniel recounts his pivotal moment in jail, where he decided to change his life upon learning h…
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🎙️ **The Stand For It Podcast: Episode Update - 30 Minutes with Shawn and Fred!** Join Shawn and Fred for a fast-paced, 30-minute deep dive into the latest happenings in their lives and what’s been weighing on their minds. From personal stories and adventures to insightful commentary on current events, this episode is packed with candid conversatio…
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335 -From Fashion to FEES to PhD: Theresa Richard’s origin story – Part 2
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Today, we're featuring Part 2 of an episode of the Speeching it Real podcast, where host Christy Ubieta asks Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S all the good questions. THIS is where you get to learn more about our beloved Swallow Your Pride Podcast and discover things like…. how Theresa almost didn’t become an SLP why […] The post 335 -From Fashio…
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334 – From Fashion to FEES to PhD: Theresa Richard’s Origin Story
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This week's episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast will be a little different… It's a podcast within a podcast. We'll call it…podception. Today, we're featuring an episode of the Speeching it Real podcast, where host Christy Ubieta asks Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S all the good questions. THIS is where you get to learn […] The post 334 – …
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333 – Can Intraoral Cameras Improve Dysphagia Management? Let’s Zoom In…
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You know how dentists have those intraoral cameras that let patients see what’s going on in their mouth? What if SLPs could use those as part of their dysphagia assessment? Or as part of their biofeedback during therapy to check for residue and to see if certain compensatory strategies work? Just imagine quickly peeking into a patient’s mouth with …
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332 – From Hedge Funds to Medical: Fred Stal’s Unique Journey
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“I’m looking for a guy in finance…” Okay, while that’s the start of a recent viral song, I spoke with an SLP who *was* in finance. Fred Stahl is a second-career medical SLP who shares how he went from hedge fund management to voice and dysphagia management for head and neck cancer survivors. Together we discuss why he left finance for speech pathol…
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331 – MBS vs FEES: Time to Dig Deeper into Instrumental Swallow Studies with Dr. Jessica Pisegna
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The Medical SLP version of a “Battle of the Bands” would be, without a doubt, a “Battle of the Instrumentals.” As in, which is better: MBS or FEES? The MBS has historically been viewed as the “gold standard” of instrumentals, but a LOT more research has come out about FEES since its introduction into the dysphagia world. And Dr. Jessica Pisegna is …
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330 – Makeup Lessons, TEP Clinics, Self-Dilation Programs, and More: Innovative Services for the Head and Neck Cancer Population
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If you want to serve the head and neck cancer population or HOPE to one day…you do NOT want to miss this episode! Jennifer Larssen, an SLP at the University of South Florida, shares her experiences in developing innovative programs for head and neck surgery patients. She shares innovative programs and tools like… ✅A groundbreaking laryngeal speakin…
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329 – A New Kind of Journal for Med SLPs? Decisions, decisions…
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Ever face a clinical decision for a dysphagia patient where each option feels too risky? Or maybe you stick to the conservative side of decision-making. Better safe than sorry…. Until you learn that what you thought was safe is actually harmful. How are we supposed to know? What can actually guide us toward making better […] The post 329 – A New Ki…
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328 – The Ultimate Exit Plan: An SLP Who Left Her Facility to Start a Global Virtual Voice Clinic with Melissa Grassia Chisholm
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When life hands you lemons, make lemonade, right? For a lot of SLPs, it can be hard to do that. Maybe we think our job would crumble without us. Maybe we think we have no other choice but to just accept the sour situations life throws at us. If you’re feeling trapped in a particularly unsavory situation right now, let THIS episode serve as your ins…
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327 – What Can Private Practice Look Like for Med SLPS? with Jena Castro-Casbon
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You can be a Med SLP outside the walls of the hospital. You can ALSO build your own schedule, set your own rates, and see who you WANT to see outside the walls of the hospital. How? Through private practice! Private practice isn’t *just* for pediatric therapists. In fact, there could be an argument that there’s an increasing DEMAND for medical SLP …
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326 – Jumping into Business: Tips, Strategies, Suggestions, and More with Ebony Green MS, CCC-SLP
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Have you ever considered jumping into the business side of speech pathology? While business classes aren’t a part of the SLP curriculum, they SHOULD be. As for now, one of the best ways to learn more about the business practices behind speech-language pathology is to hear from those are are actually doing it! Ebony Green, M.S., CCC-SLP, is here to …
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326 – Jumping into Business: Tips, Strategies, Suggestions, and More with Ebony Green MS, CCC-SLP
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Have you ever considered jumping into the business side of speech pathology? While business classes aren’t a part of the SLP curriculum, they SHOULD be. As for now, one of the best ways to learn more about the business practices behind speech-language pathology is to hear from those are are actually doing it! Ebony Green, M.S., CCC-SLP, is here to …
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325 – Reconstructing Hope with Meg Lico and Kaitlin Hanley
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Face transplants. Nope, that’s not just something you see on Grey’s Anatomy. It’s a real procedure and SLPs can support pre-operative evaluations, postoperative rehabilitation, and lifelong happiness for those who undergo this process. And in this week’s episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, you’ll get to hear from two SLPs who have direct exp…
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324 – You Can Automate That: Productivity and Efficiency Power Moves for MedSLPs
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Theresa is BACK this week with the recording of the fourth and FINAL day of the Effective SLP workshop! This is where four brilliant SLPs and Medical SLP Collective mentors came together to discuss all-things productivity and share their tips and tools to help medical SLPs do more ON the clock WITHOUT sacrificing their time OFF the clock. This week…
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323 – Tips & Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder
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In February, the MedSLP collective hosted a free four-day workshop to help medical SLPs accomplish more by doing less! This week, we’re sharing Day 3 of the workshop on the Swallow Your Pride Podcast! Who decided that burning out was a badge of honor? There’s a stigma across the board — that in order to succeed as an SLP, we have to push beyond our…
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Last month, the MedSLP Collective hosted a free four-day workshop to help medical SLPs accomplish more by doing less! This week, we’re going to share Day 2 of the workshop on the Swallow Your Pride podcast! Let’s face it, productivity can be a bit of a maze, with each facility and setting having its own unique calculations and expectations. But fea…
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321 – The Effective SLP: Productivity & Streamlining Success
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You’ve heard “qualified” SLP…. You’ve heard “seasoned” SLP… But what does it mean to be an “effective” SLP, particularly in the medical space?The truth is: as a medical SLP, you have more power over your productivity than you think.Speech-language pathologist, clinical mentor, and rehabilitation program development specialist, Lysa Johnson, returns…
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Life on Your Terms: The Remarkable Rise of Brad Abbott
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Brad Abbott is a man who has navigated life's twists and turns with resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to his core values. Raised in northeastern Colorado in a humble, rural setting, Brad grew up in a single-wide trailer house, where hard work and respect were paramount values instilled by his military veteran father. Despite t…
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320 – Becoming A Medical SLP with Chanelle Tignor
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Wondering how to start a medical career with your SLP graduate degree? Get ready for an episode packed with wisdom and inspiration as Theresa sits down with Chanelle Tignor, M.S., CCC-SLP, discussing her journey from graduate school to her medical career. Theresa and Chanelle walk you through the importance of exploring different settings, diving i…
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319 – Moving From Words to Numbers: What SLPs Should Know About Acalculia
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Adding, subtracting, dividing...we interact with math and numbers on a daily basis.It's more than just algebra skills. Even understanding which price is higher or lower than others is a part of our numeric duties. And SLPs have an important role in helping those with stroke or head injury improve their calculation skills.Which is why I'm SO excited…
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From Challenges to Triumphs: The Power of Perseverance
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"Robert Gust: From Challenges to Triumphs: The Power of Perseverance" is a compelling podcast series that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Robert Gust, a resilient individual who has conquered numerous obstacles to achieve success. From moving his family from Oregon to Missouri and laying it all on the line, Gust's story is one of unwavering…
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318 – The SLP’s Role in Oral Health Initiatives: Something to Flap Your Gums About
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Oral care has taken on a life of its own in the SLP world, and with good reason! We now know more than ever the importance of good oral hygiene and its impact on health - especially for people with dysphagia.But what can you actually do to move the needle in your facility so patient oral care is a higher priority? Particularly when it comes to prev…
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Overcoming Adversity: The Tyler Smith Story - An Amputee Entrepreneur's Journey
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In this episode of "Overcoming Adversity," we dive into the inspiring story of Tyler Smith, an entrepreneur who has conquered remarkable obstacles on his journey to success. Despite facing the challenges of being an amputee, Tyler's resilience and determination have propelled him forward in both his personal and professional life. Join us as we exp…
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317 – The ABCs of ACDF Surgery and Dysphagia
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Have you ever worked with a patient with swallowing difficulties post anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery? Or maybe you've noticed surgeons don't even acknowledge the implications ACDF surgery can have on swallowing….. Medical SLP and NYU doctoral student in the Swallow Research Lab, Brynn Jones-Restelli, opens up the conversatio…
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316. All Things Dentistry: Bridging the Gap Between SLPs and Dental Professionals
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Curious about how effective collaboration between dentists and SLPs will enhance advocacy and optimize patient care? Sara Davis and Sara Charney discuss their collaboration and the unique topic of speech pathology’s relationship with dentistry, in today’s episode. Sara Davis is a specialist in voice, swallowing, head and neck cancer, & airway disor…
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315 – Transforming Productivity: From Dreaded to Advantageous
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Are you frustrated with dreading productivity expectations at your facility? Or maybe you are fed up with feeling like you are constantly battling the clock…. This episode encourages you to reclaim productivity in your favor and your patients! In this episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast, have a conversation with Theresa Richard MA CCC-SLP, BC…
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314 – You Can Automate That: Productivity and Efficiency Power Moves for MedSLPs
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Productivity is one of those words that can leave a bad taste in your mouth, but why is that? In most cases, as medical SLPs, it’s because we don’t have much control over how productivity works. Or do we? Laura McWilliams M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S is back on the Swallow Your Pride Podcast to guide you on how to redefine productivity and efficiency at you…
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313 – The Human Behind the Dysphagia: A Holistic Approach for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
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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…
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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 demen…
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