Best Diagnostic Learning Services Podcasts (2024)

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Chronic Stress, Chronic Fatigue and Chronic Weight Gain? 56:28

1h ago56:28

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Why Are Adrenal Glands Important? Stress Response: The adrenal glands are essential for managing stress. They produce cortisol, often called the “stress hormone,” which helps the body react to stress by increasing energy availability, controlling blood sugar levels, and enhancing brain function. Fluid Balance and Blood Pressure: The adrenal glands …

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Episode #544 Carnivore, Food Addictions & Finding your WHY with Lisa Wiedeman 55:15

2h ago55:15

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Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? Is the Carnivore diet right for you? Today Coach Debbie talks to Lisa Wiedeman- an eye doctor for 33 yrs and carnivore for over 15 years. During these past years as a carnivore she has ru…

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JJ Whicker Discusses the Mission of the ASHA PAC 27:50

1h ago27:50

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Dr. JJ Whicker is a pediatric audiologist, clinical researcher, chief operating officer and co-owner at Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic. As a clinician, JJ works with children who are cochlear implanted and completes diagnostic testing for infants who refer on their newborn hearing screen. Dr. Whicker also runs the Central Auditory Processin…

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Episode 102 - Educational Advocacy with Anna Popp 37:32

4h ago37:32

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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey introduce their special guest, Anna Popp, an educator advocate from Popp Educational Services and Advocacy. Anna shares her journey into advocacy, which was shaped by her experience as a parent of children with disabilities and her career in education and nonprofit work. She emphasizes the importance of understandi…

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Use Science, NOT Math, to set your Training Zones! 32:26

22h ago32:26

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Are you matching your fueling and training? Are you training based on your metabolism analysis ...or using math as a % of VO2 Max or Lactate Threshold? n this episode, we dive into the critical connection between fueling and training, exploring how aligning your nutrition with your workouts can dramatically improve performance, endurance, and overa…

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Episode #543: How to Age Powerfully, not just Gracefully with JJ Virgin 1:01:20

3d ago1:01:20

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Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? Today I am grateful to chat with one of my long time mentors (from afar) JJ Virgin! JJ Virgin is a triple-board certified nutrition expert, Fitness Hall of Famer, and a passionate advocat…

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Hadijat Muftau-Lediju Shares Her Passion for Integrating Gaming Into Occupational Therapy 55:32

4d ago55:32

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Hadijat Muftau-Lediju is a dedicated occupational therapist known for her unique approach to therapy, integrating video games to enhance skill development. She has a background working with adults with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and dementia, later dedicating over four years to pediatrics in clinical and school settings. In these roles, …

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What is ANABOLIC Resistance Rabbit Hole with Coach Debbie 34:36

12d ago34:36

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Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? Strategies to Combat Anabolic Resistance: Higher Protein Intake: Aim for around 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily, with a focus on high-quality protein sources…

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Episode #542 with Dr. Elizabeth Bright on Iodine, Thyroid Health & Carnivore Diet 1:05:04

15d ago1:05:04

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Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? What are you doing today to live your best self at age 70, 80 and 90 plus years old? Are you taking ownership of your health and your future self now so you can thrive as you age instead …

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Janita Gilliam Discusses Her Mobile Private Practice, Jabber Talk Speech & Consulting 35:38

11d ago35:38

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Dr. Gilliam, better known as “Dr. Jay,” is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Founder of Jabber Talk Speech and Consulting, PLLC. She is passionate about providing skilled speech therapy services to the early childhood and school-aged populations. She enjoys coaching parents to help their children meet their full potential across all enviro…

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Episode 101 - Back To School 31:42

12d ago31:42

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In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey unpack some really great thoughts on getting ready for school in the new year. They talk about reviewing your accommodation plan, and being communicative with teachers ahead of time. Laurie & Abbey also discuss what it looks like for students to advocate for their own needs as they get older and even enter college.…

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Tips to SPEED up your metabolism as you AGE! 38:36

17d ago38:36

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In this episode, we dive into the significance of metabolism and how it impacts your overall health and well-being. Metabolism is more than just burning calories; it’s a complex process that drives everything from energy production to maintaining vital functions. Understanding your unique metabolic profile is key to optimizing your health, improvin…

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Paola Alvarez Ruiz Discusses Telepractice Services Across Time Zones 39:46

18d ago39:46

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My name is Paola Alvarez. I am born and raised in Puerto Rico. I studied Biotechnology in the University of Puerto Rico Ponce Campus. Then studied the Speech Language Pathology Masters in the University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus. I was chosen for an internship in NYC the summer before the COVID-19 pandemic started. I spent a month in NY…

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Coach Debbie Potts on Meat Based vs. Plant Based Diet 57:19

24d ago57:19

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Debbie Potts is a holistic health expert with over 25 years in the fitness and wellness industry. Starting as a competitive athlete and coach, she evolved into a recognized leader in holistic health. Her mission is to guide individuals in uncovering hidden stressors and optimizing their health through her "WHOLESTIC Method." This personalized appro…

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Keylonda Wheeler Shares Her Passion For Telepractice & Writing Children's Books 45:22

25d ago45:22

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Keylonda Wheeler has always had a passion for helping others which inspired her to earn her master's degree in speech pathology. She enjoys supporting the pediatric population in the school setting and incorporating literacy and the arts into therapy sessions. In 2015, Keylonda was introduced to the telepractice setting and embraced the concept of …

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Episode 100 - Looking Back 17:06

1M ago17:06

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In this episode, Abbey and Laurie celebrate the milestone of reaching their 100th episode of their podcast, "Let's Talk Learning Disabilities." The podcast has grown beyond their expectations, receiving positive feedback from listeners who have found it a valuable resource. They dedicate this special episode to sharing some of the impactful feedbac…

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Welcome to The Coach Debbie Potts Show 40:08

1M ago40:08

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A new season is about to begin ...with a new name to help you learn how to be fit and healthy from the inside out with The WHOLESTIC Method approach with your host Coach Debbie Potts. Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? Who…

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Tali Kellerstein Discusses Speech Sound Disorders & The Speak Boutique 41:01

1M ago41:01

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I'm Tali Kellerstein, Speech-Language Pathologist, Author, Speaker and Founder. After graduating with my M.H.Sc. from the University of Toronto, I practiced for a decade as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the (Motor) Speech program at The Speech and Stuttering Institute (SSI), where I gained extensive experience treating children with moderate-se…

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Explore Speech & Feeding: Casey Masalehdani Discusses Her START 35:09

1M ago35:09

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Casey Masalehdani, M.A., CCC-SLP, TSSLD is a state and nationally certified speech-language pathologist. She received her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, with Teacher of Students with Speech Language Disabilities certification from Hofstra University. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language H…

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Episode 99 - Dyscalculia, STEM Tutoring, and College Coaching with Cindy Palmer 40:02

2M ago40:02

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In this episode, Abbey and Laurie chat with Cindy Palmer from STEM Tutoring, who specializes in dyscalculia. Cindy shares her background, explaining her career shift from a high school biology teacher to a one-on-one therapist for adolescents.Resources: STEM Tutoring: https://www.tutoringstem.comBook - A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley: https://…

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Emma Justice Discusses Her Practice: Justice for Infant Feeding Therapy & Lactation 38:40

2M ago38:40

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Emma Justice is a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor and guest speaker serving patients in the greater Boston area. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), pediatric rehab and most recently the public school system. Emma is the owner of Justice For…

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Building a Professional Learning Community: Heidi Miller Discusses the Virginia Pediatric Dysphagia Collaborative 46:40

2M ago46:40

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Heidi is an inpatient speech-language pathologist at University of Virginia Children’s Hospital. She works in their NICU, PICU, general peds floor, and serves as the primary therapist in their Early Developmental Clinic. In addition to her full-time SLP role, she also is a writer for The Informed SLP and content creator for Therapy Insights. She re…

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Episode 98 - Lively Minds Institute 26:36

2M ago26:36

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In this episode, Abbey and Laurie chat with Candace from Lively Minds Institute, who has extensive experience in education and a passion for helping students who struggle with executive function skills. Candace shares how her journey began 25 years ago, working initially on academic content like math and reading, but quickly realizing many students…

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Harmony with Breathing, Speaking, & Hearing Matters: Virginia Ingram Shares Her Private Practice 54:47

2M ago54:47

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Harmony Charlotte is brought to you by Virginia Ingram, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 25 years of experience in strategy, communications, and relationship management. Virginia leverages her clinical skills to create solutions, putting people at the center while improving the quality and effectiveness of communication. She blends…

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Embracing Telepractice! Cassondra Righter Shares Her Professional Journey 48:10

2M ago48:10

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Cassondra Righter is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist from Columbus, Ohio. As a preschool teacher and nanny, she discovered a calling to the communication sciences. She has a passion for helping students and advocating for the profession. Cassondra started exploring teletherapy during the pandemic and never looked back! Teletherapy has allow…

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Episode 97 - LegiLiner 22:54

2M ago22:54

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In this episode, Abbey and Laurie welcome Polly Benson from LegiLiner. Polly, an occupational therapist, explains her journey of creating LegiLiner. She started by hand-drawing lines for students with handwriting difficulties and decided to create a rolling stamp for easier line-making. After struggling to find an existing solution, she invented he…

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19: The Dot Connectors of Business Development 30:58

3M ago30:58

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They call themselves the "Dot Connectors." Norman Regional's Business Development team joins the Vedalas for a behind the scenes look at their day-to-day. Suzanne, Heather and Cacie explain what they do for physicians and clinics, how they problem solve, and why it's so important for them to make connections for the benefit of Norman Regional. This…

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Integrating Greater Accessibility! Julia Franklin Discusses the Mission of Cephable 38:37

2M ago38:37

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Julia is a dedicated professional with a background in continuing education development, clinical speech-language pathology, interprofessional team building, and mentorship. As the Chief Learning Officer at Cephable, an innovative assistive technology company, she leads initiatives to enhance community learning experiences and digital accessibility…

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Accessibility for All! Elysia Everett Burns Shares the Mission of Friendly Like Me 37:24

3M ago37:24

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Elysia Everett is the Founder and CEO of Friendly Like Me, Inc. She and co-founder, Dave Jensen, created Friendly Like Me to improve accessibility in public places and to make accessibility information easier to find—so more people can take part. FLM connects individuals with “friendly” places that can accommodate the unique needs of people living …

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Episode 96 - Touch Math 32:51

3M ago32:51

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In this episode, Laurie and Abbey welcome Dr. Sandra Elliott from Touch Math to discuss her work with dyscalculia and the Touch Math program. Dr. Elliott explains her background as a special education teacher and elaborates on Touch Math's origins in 1975, when a teacher in the Colorado Springs Public School District developed it to help students w…

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Pediatric Occupational Therapist Victoria Lefevers Discusses Serving Neurodivergent Children 38:47

3M ago38:47

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Victoria Lefevers is a dedicated pediatric occupational therapist with experience in outpatient and ABA settings, specializing in telehealth services. She is passionate about helping caregivers navigate the complexities of sensory processing, behavior management, and neurodiversity. With a background in psychology from Taylor University and a docto…

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Jacquilyn Arias & Maria del Pilar Londono Discuss Bilingual Services 43:27

3M ago43:27

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Jacquilyn Arias is a certified speech and language pathologist and has worked in pediatric settings providing individual and group therapies for over ten years. Her passion is supporting families and professionals to meet the needs of the whole child through naturalistic and evidence-based interventions. She provides training for parents and profes…

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Episode 95 - Turning Struggles into Triumphs - Sarah Gines 23:41

3M ago23:41

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In the final episode of their parenting series, Laurie and Abbey chat with Sarah, who discusses her daughter Alyssa's struggles with math, which began in elementary school and persisted despite her excelling in other subjects. Sarah recounts how Alyssa was initially denied appropriate support and faced dismissive attitudes from teachers, which hind…

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Kelly Smith-Vernon Discusses Telesupervision 29:00

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Kelly Smith-Vernon is a speech language pathologist with Next Level Speech Therapy in a hybrid role as a provider and supervisor for SLPAs. Kelly resides in rural, southeast Ohio with her husband on the family farm. She enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and caring for animals in her free time. Kelly’s education began with a Bachelor of Arts degree in…

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18: Stroke Awareness 42:24

4M ago42:24

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May is Stroke Awareness Month. Knowing the signs of a stroke are vital in saving brain function when a stroke occurs. In this special two-segment episode, the Vedalas talk to Jennie Melendez, a Healer at Norman Regional who is also a stroke survivor. The brothers get a first-hand account from Jennie as she shares her story. The doctors then bring i…

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Episode #541 Joe Friel on Heart Zones, Lactate & More Training Bible Tips 1:17:07

4M ago1:17:07

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Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? Sign up for our YouTube channel and watch our conversations here- hit SUBSCRIBE! Today we dive into training zones, fuel sources at various intensities, testing and not guessing plus more…

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Rachel Morris Discusses Serving Virtual Schools 46:40

4M ago46:40

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Rachel is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and has practiced as an occupational therapist for over 30 years. Rachel has worked with both adults and children in medical and educational settings and was an early adopter of tele occupational therapy services. Rachel has continued her education by obtaining a master’s degree in Industrial and …

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Episode 94 - Turning Struggles into Triumphs - Heather Brown 24:41

4M ago24:41

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In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their new series called "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges." In this next episode, Laurie has a conversation with a guest named Heather Brown, whose daughter Cambri faced learning difficulties from a young age. Heather recounts Cambri's journey, starting with observation…

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Episode #540 Not all Protein is Created Equal with Chase Baldwin 1:20:57

4M ago1:20:57

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Today we dive into a third episode on Essential Amino Acids as from the team at Body Health and Perfect Aminos. What are essential amino acids? How do we get stronger as we age? What are the strategies to building muscle? How should we use EAA for recovery and repair from workouts? For overall health and energy, increased lean muscle mass, collagen…

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New Platform: Karen Rose & Adi Topaz Discuss Cognishine 40:05

4M ago40:05

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Karen Rose Karen is a pediatric speech and language pathologist with two decades of experience. Her research focuses on typical and atypical bilingual language development and family language policy, and can be read in numerous internationally renowned journals. She enjoys sharing knowledge, speaking at universities and conferences, peer-reviewing …

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17: Married To Medicine 39:32

4M ago39:32

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The Vedalas sit down with their wives for this special episode of Vital Visions! Namrata Vedala and Sriya Vedala give us an inside look into the lives of the Vedala Brothers and their family. The couples discuss life with a partner in medicine, taking care of burn out and your mental health in a marriage and so much more. In this episode, we get to…

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Episode #539 on The Nutrivore with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne 1:14:26

4M ago1:14:26

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Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? Almost all of us are missing essential vitamins and minerals from our diets that leave us feeling unwell and unable to achieve our health goals—even those of us who take our daily multi, …

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Leading with Passion: Janet Courtney Discusses Lighthouse Therapy 54:09

4M ago54:09

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For me, Lighthouse Therapy is more than a company. It's a calling. I have been a Speech Language Pathologist for 30 years and a teletherapist for 13 years. In 2018, I felt unsettled in my current role as an SLP. I asked God, "What should I do next?" and had no idea that God would lead me to start an online therapy company that would impact the live…

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Episode 93 - Turning Struggles into Triumphs - Rachel Rakunas 17:22

4M ago17:22

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In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their new series called "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges." In this next episode, Laurie has a conversation with a guest named Rachel Rakunas, who shares her experience raising a child with learning differences. Rachel discusses her son's struggles, beginning with diffi…

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Episode #538 with Dr. Mikki on Fueling the Endurance Athlete 1:18:52

4M ago1:18:52

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Dr Mikki Williden graduated with Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, and a Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. She attained her Masters in Science (Human Nutrition) with First Class Honours in 2003, focusing on the development of a childhood obesity prevention programme. As a registered nutritionis…

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Telepractice Integration: Traci Bean Shares Her Experience In California 39:41

5M ago39:41

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Traci Bean, MA, CCC-SLP is a Co-Owner and Director at Total Education Solutions. She received her degree in Speech-Language Pathology from San Jose State University. She served on the ASHA SIG 18 Coordinating Committee and has also served on the ASHA Convention Session Selection Committee and as a telepractice expert for the SLP Compact. Traci is p…

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Episode #537 on the Food Marble Aire Device, SIBO & Aonghus Shortt 1:24:33

5M ago1:24:33

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Aonghus is CEO and co-founder of FoodMarble, the maker of the world's first digestive breath tester. Coming from an engineering background, Aonghus originally created this technology to help his wife figure out which foods she could eat, so she could get a handle on her gut health challenges. He's passionate about helping people measure and truly u…

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Kathryn Mancewicz Discusses Literacy Intervention 39:54

5M ago39:54

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Kathryn Mancewicz, MS, CCC-SLP is a bilingual speech-language pathologist and owner of Moving Forward Speech Therapy. Kathryn received her Master’s degree with distinction from the University of New Mexico, where she was a member of the CLASS for ALL bilingual emphasis program. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disord…

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Episode 92 - Turning ADHD Struggles into Triumphs - Kelsey Talley 26:33

5M ago26:33

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In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their new series called "Turning Struggles and Triumphs: Parenting through Learning Challenges." In this next episode, Laurie has a conversation with a guest named Kelsey Talley. She shares her journey with her daughter Reagan, who recently received a diagnosis of ADHD. Drawing from her experience with her…

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Episode #536 with Hannah Went on TruAge Diagnostics 58:35

5M ago58:35

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Are you an ambitious, high performer on a mission to improve the aging process? Do you struggle to get the desired results even when doing all the "right" things? Today I dive into Tru Age Diagnostics with co-founder Hannah Went. Hannah Went has a lifelong passion for longevity and breakthrough, disruptive technologies that drive radical improvemen…

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