Best PFD Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 448: Why we enjoy fall paddling; Paddling for plastic in Devon; Canada’s mandatory PFD survey 1:00:20

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Episode 448 ~ September 19, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean and Derek discuss why they enjoy paddling and backcountry tripping in the fall Plastic garbage is a problem globally, and in Devon they are trying to make a dent in the problem Transport Canada has done some research over the last few years and now has a survey out looking for your thought…

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The Fight to Save Pflugerville Fire Services with PFD Chief, Nick Perkins 27:31

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Send us a text How would you feel if your community’s fire department lost 40% of its funding overnight? On this episode of Pflugerville on Fire, we sit down with Chief Nick Perkins to discuss the dire consequences of abolishing the sales tax revenue that sustains the Pflugerville Fire Department. Chief Perkins shares his candid thoughts on how lay…

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277: Unpacking the Psychosocial Domain of PFD 1:08:28

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Guest: Gillian Boudreau, PhD - Join Erin and Dr. Boudreau to discuss the intricacies of the psychosocial component of pediatric feeding disorders and how a caregiver’s relationship with food can impact the overall dynamics of mealtime. Dr. Boudreau and Erin dive into the neurobiology of safety to help guide our understanding of what a child and car…

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Anthony Nguyen on Funding Emergency Services 54:41

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Send us a text Discover the complexities of local governance and the financial intricacies that shape our emergency services in Pflugerville. Join us as we sit down with tech sales engineer and community advocate Anthony Nguyen. Anthony sheds light on the controversial issue of abolishing sales tax revenue for the fire department and explains the c…

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279: Integrating Phonetics and Phonology: New Ways to Understand Speech-Sound Disorders 1:14:10

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Guest: Nathaniel B. Ellis, M.S., CCC-SLP - In this episode, Michelle is joined by Nate, a school-based phonetics and phonology specialist! In addition to being an active member of the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV), serving on its Conference Planning Committee and CE Administration Team, he regularly lectures on clinical pho…

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"Sketchbook Theo is the best Theo" with Theo Gibson, ECD at Joan Creative 1:05:40

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Theo Gibson, ECD of Joan Creative and visual artist Bank Moody, joins us from Joan's NYC office to share his Jedi-like wisdom around authentic artistic creation, and how it has served him during an award-winning advertising career, from his early days building a creative community in Toronto, Canada, to his current role and life in NYC. Our favorit…

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On the Front Line: Cody Smith's Journey to Becoming a Paramedic 45:36

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Send us a text Join us on "Pflugerville on Fire" for an eye-opening conversation with Cody Smith, a dedicated firefighter paramedic who has been bravely serving the Pflugerville community since 2022. Cody opens up about the emotional and intense experiences that first responders face daily, and how these moments solidified his calling in EMS. You'l…

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278: Earnest Insight Into Becoming A Pediatric Feeding Therapist 1:08:55

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Guest: Madilyn "Madi" Metcalf, MS, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Michelle is joined by Madi, the delightful host of “Making Sense of Selective Eating,” a podcast miniseries with Speech Therapy PD. Over this hour, Madi speaks from her heart, sharing insight on the journey that she took to be able to competently serve the pediatric feeding disorder (PFD…

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Episode 447: Sean’s canoe trip in Temagami; The North Face Wawona Ground Tarp; Moose Cree youth canoe trip 1:08:56

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Episode 447 ~ September 12, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean’s canoe trip in Temagami included unexpected animal visits, double rainbows, and sailing Sean tested out The North Face Wawona Ground Tarp on his canoe trip Moose Cree youth went on a 200km canoe trip on the Mattagami and Moose RiversBy SR

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Episode 446: Mi’kmaw shark deterrent; Southern Hemisphere spring; Paddling politician; Mustang Quadra dry suit 1:05:48

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Episode 446 ~ September 7, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics The Mi’kmaw of the east coast have a traditional method to deter great white sharks The southern hemisphere is entering it’s spring time There is a politician in British Columbia that canoes to visits his constituents Mustang Survival has introduced their new Quadra dry suit…

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Ron Moellenberg and the Heart of the Community 21:31

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a small volunteer fire department can transform into a thriving Emergency Services District? Join us as we sit down with former Fire Chief Ron Moellenberg, who has been a cornerstone of the Pflugerville Fire Department since 1977. From the earnest beginnings of bake sales and street dances to the landmark formation …

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Episode 445: Peter Frank talks about the Mississippi, paddling around Florida and paddling the Great Loop 2:14:17

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Episode 445 ~ August 29, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Peter Frank talks about paddling the Mississippi River, circumnavigating Florida in a canoe, and now he is paddling the Great Loop in a canoeBy SR

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Lameya Chaudhury, Head of Social Impact, Lucky Generals (UK) 1:02:42

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This episode, we sit down with Lameya Chaudhury, the driving force behind social impact at Lucky Generals, the UK-based advertising agency known for work that doesn't just resonate—it challenges perceptions and drives meaningful change. With over 15 years of experience connecting brands to their communities, Lameya shares her journey of being curio…

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Episode 444: Derek and family canoe trip in the backcountry of Killarney Provincial Park 1:16:09

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Episode 444 ~ August 22, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Derek packed up his family, jumped into a canoe and headed into the backcountry of Killarney Provincial Park for a week of peace, quiet, and getting back to nature.By SR

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Episode 443: Alan Drummond talks about life, marshmallows, Toronto Harbourfront, paddling with your partner and more 1:20:09

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Episode 443 ~ August 15, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Alan Drummond guest hosts this week and talks on a variety of topics including life, marshmallows, Toronto Harbourfront, what it is like paddling with your partner, and a whole lot more.By SR

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"Doing one great thing a year" with JoRoan Lazaro, ECD at Experience.Monks 56:57

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Multi-hyphenate creative legend JoRoan Lazaro, ECD of Experience.Monks joins us to talk all things emerging technology, career lifecycles, and getting his start AOL in a time when UX design was still a nascent discipline. Our favorite stories: One of the odd birds in both product design and brand communications Going against the grain: started in c…

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Episode 442: Kevin Callan talks about the Nova Craft 14′ prospector, Chair Zero high back chair, and Lake Kipawa 1:40:46

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Episode 442 ~ August 8, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan joins us to talk about the Nova Craft 14′ prospector, the Chair Zero high back chair, and about his trip to Lake Kipawa and Opemican National ParkBy SR

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Episode 441: Knowing when to turn back; Latest long difficult races; So you want to be an Adventure Racer 1:04:23

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Episode 441 ~ August 1, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics When on a long trip and something happens, do you know when to push on and when to turn back? There have been some pretty long and difficult paddle races lately So you think you want to be an Adventure Racer. Are you prepared?By SR

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Pflugerville on Fire Trailer 1:38

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Send us a textBy Lacy

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Episode 440: Duluth River Train; Canoe polo ~ Paddle UK; Kayak concerts 1:07:39

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Episode 440 ~ July 25, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Hop on the train shuttle, jump in your kayak and paddle the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail Paddle UK is helping increase the popularity of canoe polo and all its benefits If you could sit in your kayak or canoe and listen to live music, would you?…

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272: Building Autonomy in Medically Complex Children with DIR/Floortime and TIC 1:08:57

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Guest: Taylor Anderson, MS, CCC-SLP - Erin is joined again by her wonderful colleague, Taylor Anderson, to discuss a topic near and dear to their hearts: autonomy, trauma-informed care, and DIR/Floortime. Erin and Taylor have worked with many medically complex kids and found the value of utilizing these strategies to promote their self-advocacy and…

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Episode 439: Lock & Paddle 2024; Wilderness Systems Kayak Krate; Homeless in a canoe 1:06:42

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Episode 439 ~ July 18, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Lock & Paddle 2024 is here. Take a paddle into the Peterborough Lift Lock with a couple hundred close friends Wilderness Systems Kayak Krate is aimed at the avid kayak angler, but it could be used in other boats as well When a homeless person takes to the water when they feel they have no other opti…

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Episode 438: Paddling surprises; Connection through shared gear; 8 soft coolers for paddling 1:04:47

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Episode 438 ~ July 11, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics A paddler describes why he carries money while paddling and the surprises it has brought him Shared gear between family members can become a great connection over the years Soft coolers help keep items cold for long periods, which is great for multi day paddle trips…

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Episode 437: The Paddle Station; North by Northwest Passage Expedition; The Paddlers Code 58:34

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Episode 437 ~ July 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics How one man’s negative experience started a successful kayak business Do you have the skills to join a team looking to paddle the northern route of the Northwest Passage? Do you know the 3 basic principles of the Paddlers Code in the UK?By SR

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Episode 436: Canoe molds, microadventures, and flash floods; Alpacka’s new Tango packraft; The Mississippi, a man and his cello 1:12:31

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Episode 436 ~ June 27, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Just a few random discussions about canoe molds, going on microadventures and flash floods Alpacka has a new 2 person packraft called the Tango A man is taking his cello on a canoe trip down the MississippiBy SR

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Episode 435: Stem2Stern boat building; Apple iPhones off-grid; US Coast Guard paddler deaths report 1:07:45

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Episode 435 ~ June 20, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Stem2Stern teaches school kids the art of boat building Being able to use Apple iPhones while off-grid may be a reality starting Fall 2024 The US Coast Guard has released a report on the number of paddling related deathsBy SR

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Episode 434: Harvard paddler exercises; Best paddle craft on the market; Paddle the Standedge Tunnel 1:07:59

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Episode 434 ~ June 13, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Harvard has put out 3 exercises to help paddlers work the main muscle groups used in paddling Outside Magazine has listed what they believe are the best canoes, kayaks, and rafts on the market right now A once in a lifetime chance to paddle through the UK’s longest canal tunnel, the Standedge Tunnel…

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Episode 433: Stohlquist will live on; Dog leashes for trippers; Canoemobile 1:09:25

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Episode 433 ~ June 6, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Stohlquist was slated to be closed down but now they will live on We look at a few dog leashes for paddlers, especially those that portage The Canoemobile is making its way around the United States and it is educationalBy SR

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Multi-Cultural Marketing is Marketing with Suzie Bao 1:04:25

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Suzie Bao, IW Group's new VP Account Director for McDonald's stopped by the Bad Pod to talk about... Joy work; engaging career growth and creativity with a focus on multicultural representation Lessons on finding mentorship early and often; the courage it takes to embrace people willing to tell you what you are bad at Accelerating and championing A…

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Episode 432: Canadian Canoe Museum visit; Paddling in foreign countries; Free paddling in Hoboken 1:03:28

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Episode 432 ~ May 30, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics Sean and Derek pay a visit to the new Canadian Canoe Museum Do you know the Right Of Way rules when it comes to paddling in a foreign country? If you are in New Jersey or heading there this summer, you may want to get in some free paddlingBy SR

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Episode 431: New Minnesota River speed record; Louisiana Swamp Base; Gen Z disconnect experiment 1:07:49

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Episode 431 ~ May 23, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics With the plan to lure more people outdoors, a couple of Scotts paddled their way down the Minnesota River to start a record they hope others will attempt to beat Louisiana Swamp Base is a great place for youth groups to go learn some life skills and paddling What happens when you take the phones and …

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276: Building Relationships With Your Clients: Bringing it Back to Heart-Centered Care 1:08:18

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Guest: Casey Rovinksi, SLP - In this episode, Erin is joined by the lovely Casey Rovinksi, SLP and owner of Speak Outside the Box practice in Tampa, Florida. Casey and Erin discuss the value of relationship-based therapy with our clients and within ourselves.They dive into the value of building community with our families and coworkers. Casey talks…

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"Not everyone can eat a creative idea" with Matt Johnson, Co-Founder of HAYMAKER 1:16:50

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You'll be glad you caught this one. Matt Johnson has paved his ad career as a strategist and now agency founder with determination, humility, and of, course, a heaping helping of creativity. He cut his teeth at some of the most iconic names in LA advertising; Goodby, 72&Sunny, 180LA, and now Haymaker Matt tells us about sharing an alma mater with D…

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Episode 430: Thailand’s Andaman coast by kayak; 6 best fish finders for paddlecraft; Canadian Wildland Fire Info System 1:15:34

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Episode 430 ~ May 16, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics When one man had the choice of an 8 hour car ride from one end of Thailand to the other or paddle the coast, he chose the paddle If you want an edge on finding the fish, maybe you need to get yourself a fish finder 2023 had a lot of fires across Canada and there is a website that will show you curren…

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275: Compare and Contrast: Adults vs Pediatrics Critical Care and Dysphagia 1:15:44

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Guest: Martin B. Brodsky, Ph.D., Sc.M., CCC-SLP, F-ASHA - In this episode, Michelle is joined by none other than THE Martin B. Brodsky, Ph.D., Sc.M., CCC-SLP, F-ASHA, Section Head for Speech-Language Pathology in the Integrated Surgical Institute at Cleveland Clinic and Adjunct Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pulmona…

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Episode 429: Arctic Cowboys update; Boundary Waters bear safety; Tweed Valley Canoe Trail 1:03:20

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Episode 429 ~ May 9, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics The Arctic Cowboys had their day in court to face charges stemming from their trip through the Northwest Passage and it did not go as expected The Boundary Waters has new rules in place for this paddling season when it comes to food and bear safety The Tweed Valley Canoe Trail is the first official ca…

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274: GLP for the Pediatric SLP 1:11:50

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Guest: Farwa Husain, MS CCC-SLP - Farwa, a bilingual speech-language pathologist and private practice owner of One-on-One Speech Therapy in New Jersey, recognized as an ASHA Innovator in 2023, spends this hour sharing her passion for growing culturally and linguistically appropriate therapy for gestalt language processors (GLP) and their caregivers…

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