Best Med Slp Podcasts (2024)

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276: Executive Function Rundown, with Seth Perler, M.Ed. 32:44

12m ago32:44

32:44

Feeling frustrated by your child's disorganization, falling grades, and struggles with time management? Tune in to this episode of Beautifully Complex, where Seth Perler, M.Ed. and I explore the crucial role of executive function skills in your child or teen's life. Seth likens these skills to learning guitar chords — they're not innate, but they c…

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336 – SLP by day, EMT by night: How Emergency Medical Tech Training Enhanced This SLP’s Practice 38:03

8h ago38:03

38:03

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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275: Starting Scared, with Chrysty Lockhart 31:40

7d ago31:40

31:40

Are you tired of letting fear hold you back? The key to moving beyond that is turning what you view as failure into stepping stones to success. And you can teach your kids the same. In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I’m joined by Chrysty Lockhart, who shares her transformative journey from fearful to learning to push forward despite the fear.…

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274 Looking at Behavior Both Inside and Out, with Gabriele Nicolet, MA, CCC-SLP 47:07

7m ago47:07

47:07

Do you find it challenging to stay calm and mindful when your child is having a tough time in public? Gabriele Nicolet and I explore understanding kid’s behavior from both behavioral and neurophysiological perspectives. Gabriele, a seasoned speech therapist and parent coach, shares invaluable insights into decoding what behaviors signify about a ki…

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273: Getting Stuck in a Loop with Sarah Wayland, Ph.D. 42:32

5m ago42:32

42:32

Have you ever felt helpless as your child gets stuck in repetitive behaviors or meltdowns, leaving you wondering how to help them break free? In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I sit down with Sarah Wayland, Ph.D., to delve into the struggles and complexities faced by parents and kids, teens, and young adults when dealing with looped behaviors…

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272: What Does Anger Tell Us?, with Dr. Lori Desautels 27:41

3d ago27:41

27:41

Do you often find yourself misinterpreting anger in your neurodivergent child, escalating situations unintentionally? Join me and Dr. Lori Desautels as we dive deep into understanding anger and what it truly signifies. Dr. Desautels, an expert in applied educational neuroscience, explains that anger often stems from a dysregulated nervous system, f…

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335 -From Fashion to FEES to PhD: Theresa Richard’s origin story – Part 2 34:47

30d ago34:47

34:47

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 35:35

15d ago35:35

35:35

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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271: ADHD and Dads: Creating the Fatherhood You Crave, Larry Hagner 49:23

17d ago49:23

49:23

Struggling to connect with your child who has ADHD can be incredibly challenging, leaving you feeling helpless and overwhelmed. In this insightful episode of Beautifully Complex (first aired 2020), I’m joined by Larry Hagner, founder of the Dad Edge podcast and father of four boys, to explore how dads can create the fatherhood they crave. Larry div…

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ICU Discussion Panel - Continuing Conversation from 'Dysphagia in Patients with Pulmonary Compromise (ICU & Beyond) 1:02:03

18d ago1:02:03

1:02:03

This episode continues the discussion from the April 20th, 2024 webinar "Dysphagia in Patients with Pulmonary Compromise: ICU and Beyond." It is a special release that falls between Season 1 and Season 2, covering topics related to dysphagia practice in patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). It is also relevant to long-term acute care units (LT…

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270: 3 Steps to Empower Confidence in Your Teen, with Kristi Simons 31:17

24d ago31:17

31:17

Feeling like your teen or young adult is struggling to find their confidence and navigate the ups and downs of life? In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I sit down with teen life coach, Kristi Simons, to provide strategies to empower confidence in your teen. Kristi delves into the importance of allowing your teen to experience their own emotion…

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333 – Can Intraoral Cameras Improve Dysphagia Management? Let’s Zoom In… 48:13

1M ago48:13

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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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269: Reclaiming Community: Climate, Parenting, and Social Connections, with Bill Weir 33:15

2M ago33:15

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We’ve all but outright rejected the old adage, “It takes a village to raise a child,” in American culture. We’re more fragmented and lonely than ever. Yet, there’s clear evidence that community and connection are key to happiness. It certainly takes a community to raise a happy and resilient child, even if “community” looks different in modern life…

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332 – From Hedge Funds to Medical: Fred Stal’s Unique Journey 39:59

1M ago39:59

39:59

“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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268: What to Do When Importance Doesn’t Create Motivation, with Penny Williams 19:45

2M ago19:45

19:45

In this episode of Beautifully Complex, we’re examining a topic that really hits close to home for many of us — what to do when importance doesn’t create motivation, especially for our neurodivergent kids. I know firsthand how challenging it can be to get our kids started and keep them going on tasks that matter, but don’t necessarily excite them. …

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331 – MBS vs FEES: Time to Dig Deeper into Instrumental Swallow Studies with Dr. Jessica Pisegna 43:40

2M ago43:40

43:40

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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267: The Myth of Laziness, with Adam Price, Ph.D. 22:51

2M ago22:51

22:51

Today, I'm so excited to be talking with Dr. Adam Price, a nationally known clinical psychologist and best-selling author with over 30 years of experience working with kids and adults. He's the author of "He's Not Lazy: Empowering Your Son to Believe in Himself" and "The He's Not Lazy Guide to Better Grades and a Great Life." In this episode, we’re…

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330 – Makeup Lessons, TEP Clinics, Self-Dilation Programs, and More: Innovative Services for the Head and Neck Cancer Population 31:05

2M ago31:05

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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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266: A Summertime Plan that Can Work for Everyone, with Penny Williams 23:46

2M ago23:46

23:46

In this episode of Beautifully Complex, we’re focusing on making summertime rewarding and manageable for neurodiverse families. I’ll guide you through a summer plan that encompasses structured activities, personal growth, and meaningful connections. This episode is packed with strategies starting with how to create an adaptable visual plan using to…

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329 – A New Kind of Journal for Med SLPs? Decisions, decisions… 37:00

3M ago37:00

37:00

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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265: Strategies for Young Autistic Learners, with Tara Phillips, SLP 36:24

2M ago36:24

36:24

In this episode, I’m joined by Tara Phillips, speech language pathologist and founder of Autism Little Learners. She shares some transformative tools and techniques which have significantly benefited her students, such as the use of visual supports and predictable routines. Together, Tara and I explore the importance of positive connections and a s…

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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 43:51

3M ago43:51

43:51

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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264: Handling Behavior Struggles with Dignity, with Wendy Snyder 28:11

3M ago28:11

28:11

This time on Beautifully Complex, I'm exploring behavior struggles and conscious discipline with my guest, Wendy Snyder, a positive parenting educator and family life coach. We discuss how understanding behaviors as communication changes our perspective, helping us view challenges as signals of need and teaching opportunities. Join us as we dive in…

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327 – What Can Private Practice Look Like for Med SLPS? with Jena Castro-Casbon 46:14

3M ago46:14

46:14

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 39:59

3M ago39:59

39:59

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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263: Understood Explains IEPs from Understood.org 16:00

3M ago16:00

16:00

The terms IEP and 504 plan may come up a lot when you’re looking into special education for your child. These school supports do some of the same things, but one can provide more services and the other is easier to get. And it’s important to know the differences in order to get your child the support they need. On this episode of Beautifully Comple…

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326 – Jumping into Business: Tips, Strategies, Suggestions, and More with Ebony Green MS, CCC-SLP 40:59

3M ago40:59

40:59

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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262: Emotional Support Animals, with Dan Maigler, LCSW 27:18

3M ago27:18

27:18

In this episode, I'm chatting with my guest Daniel Maigler, about the transformative roles of emotional support animals. Dan's insights as a social worker and mental health advisor for Paws for Patrick reveal how emotional support animals can aid those facing mental health challenges. Dan shares the poignant story behind Paws for Patrick, emphasizi…

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325 – Reconstructing Hope with Meg Lico and Kaitlin Hanley 39:12

4M ago39:12

39:12

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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261: Extreme Language Around Emotions, with Penny Williams 15:31

4M ago15:31

15:31

In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I tackle why our kids and teens might use extreme language to express their emotions. We're recognizing that expressions like "I hate you" or phrases that include aggression or violence often aren't literal but signal an inability to articulate complex emotions. I talk about the importance of distinguishing b…

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259: Insights on Bullying: Understanding Aggression, Building Resilience, with Brooks Gibbs, Ph.D. 29:35

3M ago29:35

29:35

Brooks Gibbs, Ph.D. is joining me for a conversation on Insights on Bullying: Understanding Aggression, Building Resilience. His expertise in social psychology shines a light on the intricate dance between aggression and resilience — especially in the lives of our neurodivergent kids. In this episode, you'll hear stories close to my heart, includin…

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Season Finale: Moving Beyond Our Reflection 1:01:33

4M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

In a startling sample of patients, 67% of those with a modified diet and 61% of those with feeding tubes who were then assessed with FEES did not appear to even have dysphagia (Bice et al., 2024)! Soon to be Dr. Matthew Ward (🤞April 18th) and Tim discuss jarring data from Matt’s recent publication Dysphagia and Diets in Skilled Nursing Facilities W…

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324 – You Can Automate That: Productivity and Efficiency Power Moves for MedSLPs 50:36

4M ago50:36

50:36

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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260: Navigating Life Challenges with Purpose and Progress (not perfection), with Shari Leid 31:46

3M ago31:46

31:46

In this episode of Beautifully Complex, I have the pleasure of talking with Shari Leid of An Imperfectly Perfect Life. Together, we’re talking about purposeful living and parenting and celebrating gradual progress over the pursuit of perfection. Shari shares her deep insights on the value of recognizing and fostering the inherent strengths in our c…

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Breath of Fresh Air: Uncovering the Impact of Oral Hygiene on Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia 52:59

4M ago52:59

52:59

How can you prevent ~40 pneumonia cases and save $1.5 million in 1 year? Listen to find out! Join us today with three doctorate-level healthcare providers and an advanced practice nurse as we unravel startling data on the effect of oral hygiene on hospital-acquired pneumonia. Our expert guests will dive into how something as simple as improved oral…

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323 – Tips & Tools to Work Smarter, Not Harder 53:55

4M ago53:55

53:55

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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322 – Understanding & Calculating Productivity vs. Efficiency

4M ago

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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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