Best PMary And Kim Podcasts (2024)

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S2E17: Designing Life and Business with SLP Mary Brezik 44:25

1M ago44:25

44:25

Tune in for our very last episode of this season's "How I Made My Speech Path Business" with hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon. This episode shines a spotlight on Mary's personal journey in starting her own private practice. With a background rich in healthcare and creative arts, Mary recognized the need for a more balanced approach between her prof…

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S2E16: Networking and Partnerships in Private Practice with SLP Kim Dillon 39:23

2M ago39:23

39:23

This has been such a fun season of The Speech Source Podcast! As we wrap up our season of How I Made My Speech Path Business, Kim and Mary each take a turn in the interviewee seat and talk about how they themselves have built their own private practices. First up was Kim Dillon talking about her private speech practice. Kim shares about the beginni…

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S2E15: Start and Grow Your Private Practice with SLP Jena Castro-Casbon 49:54

2M ago49:54

49:54

In this epside, hosts Kim and Mary welcom Jena Castro-Casbon, a speech therapist with her own private practice and creator of the Start Your Private Practice and Grow Your Private Practice programs. Jena shares her journey into the field of speech therapy, initially inspired by her father's experiences with stuttering and his positive feedback abou…

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S2E14: Sustaining a Business in All Seasons of Life with SLP Rachael Baethge 49:24

2M ago49:24

49:24

In this episode, Kim and Mary talk with Rachael Baethge as she shares how she created a flexible and sustainable business model that accommodates her roles as a mom and a speech therapist. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal and professional limits to avoid burnout, ensuring she remains effective in all her roles—business owner, m…

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S2E13: A Specialized Speech Practice with SLP Sydney Bassard 47:18

2M ago47:18

47:18

In this podcast episode, hosts Kim and Mary talk with Sydney Bassard, known as The Listening SLP, who shares her intriguing journey from a public health undergraduate to a successful speech therapist and entrepreneur. Sydney discusses her initial career aspiration in pharmacy, which shifted after a impactful summer at a literacy center. This experi…

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S2E12: Empowering SLPs with Creative Resources with SLP Erin Larsen 35:09

3M ago35:09

35:09

In this episode of the Speech Source Podcast, hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon, interview SLP Erin Larson, the dynamic force behind Speech Tea. Erin shares her fascinating journey from aspiring pharmacist to passionate speech therapist. Erin's career took shape in a private practice setting, where she faced the challenge of working at a new, under-…

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S2E11: Transforming Ideas into a Sustainable Business with SLP Lindsey Hockel 41:12

3M ago41:12

41:12

Kim and Mary get to sit down for a second time for insight, ideas, tips and laughs with the incredible Lindsey Hockel, SLP and founder of Speechy Things. We've had her on previously to talk about all things "R," but this time she talks us through how she went from her clinical fellowship to digital resource and course creator and niching down in th…

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S2E10: Innovation and Authenticity with SLP Barbara Fernandes 59:11

3M ago59:11

59:11

This episode will have you captivated, motivated and in awe! Kim and Mary feature Barbara Fernandes, an SLP, author, CEO of Smarty Ears and Smarty Symbols, advocate, and educator. To say she has taken her business and created something so unique and on her own terms is an understatement. She is a testament that staying true to who you are and on th…

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S2E9: Crafting Her Ideal Work Combination with SLP Venita Litvack 50:46

4M ago50:46

50:46

In this episode, hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon discuss all things AAC, podcasting (The Speechie Side Up Podcast), presenting and more with guest Venita Litvack, a speech therapist and entrepreneur. Venita details her progression in specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and her eventual roles including an AAC consultant…

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S2E8: Building the Play on Words Practice with SLP Annie Gist 38:00

4M ago38:00

38:00

SLP Annie Gist joins us this week to share her remarkable journey from an employee to a proud owner of the speech therapy practice, Play on Words. After working for a private practice for several years, Annie was staying home with her 2 little girls and living the mom life when she found herself in a position as a single mom needing to bring in inc…

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S2E7: Creating a Digital Speech Course with SLP Ashley Christensen 45:40

4M ago45:40

45:40

Ashley Christensen, an experienced speech language pathologist with a background in educational settings, leveraged her expertise to create My Magic Words Speech Sound Academy, a digital speech course born out of a successful Zoom session. The name of the program stems from affirmations she would consistently use at the beginning of each speech ses…

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S2E6: A Pioneer In Digital Resource Creation - SLP Jenna Rayburn Kirk 48:39

4M ago48:39

48:39

In our 6th episode of this season's "How I Built My Speech Path Business," Kim and Mary talk to Jenna Rayburn Kirk, a pioneer in the world of digital creation and blogging and owner of Speech Room News. Her story begins in graduate school, with a literacy intervention program that set the stage for her online venture. Working as an SLP in the schoo…

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S2E5: Building a Brick and Mortar Speech Practice with SLP Jacey Bullock 40:06

4M ago40:06

40:06

On this episode of the series "How I Built my Speech Path Business," we talk with SLP Jacey Bullock. Jacey spent the beginning of her career as a speech therapist in the school setting, and once she became pregnant with her 3rd child, she knew she wanted to create an opportunity for herself that would allow more time with her children while still u…

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S2E4: A Hybrid Business Approach with SLP with Whitney McMullin 32:56

5M ago32:56

32:56

Whitney McMullin joins us on the Speech Source Podcast with an insightful conversation that shares her experience of balancing contract work with the entrepreneurial spirit. She discusses how she sidestepped the pressures of productivity quotas to craft a career that's both fulfilling and flexible. Her journey is a testament to setting boundaries t…

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S2E3: Creating and Selling Merchandise with SLP Belle Ormiston 47:43

5M ago47:43

47:43

In this episode, we talk with speech pathologist Belle Ormiston about her journey in blending creativity with the discipline of speech pathology. Belle's entry into entrepreneurship began as an endeavor to fill a gap she observed in the market during the global pandemic—an absence of merchandise that connected and appealed to speech therapy profess…

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S2E2: Branding and Marketing Your Private Practice with SLP Marcia Church 39:43

5M ago39:43

39:43

In the first episode of our new series "How I Built My Speech Path Business," we talk to pediatric speech pathologist Marcia Church. Over the last few years, Marcia has built her private practice in the Dallas, Texas area called Pediatric Speech Stars. Not only has she grown her pediatric private speech practice into a thriving business, but she ha…

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S2E1: How I Made My Speech Path Business Season Preview 16:07

5M ago16:07

16:07

As a speech therapist, have you ever been curious about the entrepreneurial world? This season, we are so excited to bring you a line up of remarkable professionals who've taken that leap. From clinic owners to digital innovators, hear firsthand accounts of how these passionate and driven individuals manage to create a dream that becomes success. G…

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67. Season Recap! 35:42

8M ago35:42

35:42

It's been such a fun and exciting season with great topics and interesting guests. Listen to Episode 67 to hear clips from some of our favorites, and a little reflection from Kim and Mary about why we really enjoyed these episodes. Episodes we talk about: 58. The Movement Mama: Kailee Noland 60. What is Apraxia of Speech 61. How to Motivate Kids 62…

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66. What is OMT? 28:35

8M ago28:35

28:35

Oral Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is all about the interconnectedness of eating, speaking, and sleeping. Yes - these things are all related! Discover how common issues like pacifier use, mouth breathing, and tongue ties can shake this delicate balance. We dive into the importance of proper nasal breathing and touch on structural issues such as enlar…

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65. Real Life Child Nutrition with Emily French, RD 58:13

9M ago58:13

58:13

Today's guest is Emily French, registered dietician, co-owner of RDs for Little Eaters, and mother of two. As a working mother with two children, she is in the thick of it with activities, appointments, and a busy lifestyle! She gets it when it comes to what it takes to have healthy eating habits on the go. Emily shares her biggest tips and tricks …

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64: First Words and Building into Sentences 41:22

10M ago41:22

41:22

What are the most common first words? How do those words become phrases and sentences? Kim and Mary talk through the process of how children learn to talk and make a very complicated process simple. Join us to learn about how you can help teach your child their first words and sentences! Link to resources for moving through our First Words plan Fir…

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63. Love Languages for Kids 23:35

10M ago23:35

23:35

Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell's book "The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively" is a great book for anyone who works with children. Love languages are not a foreign concept to most adults in relationships, but have you ever thought about your children having their own love languages? Knowing your child or patient…

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62. How to Advocate for Sons with ASD and DS with Sara Lopez 31:04

11M ago31:04

31:04

Join us for an inspiring conversation about the importance of advocacy and community with the Sara Lopez, a dedicated mother of two, Enrique and Joaquin. Sara shares her personal journey of advocacy, revealing how she navigated the emotional journey of IEP meetings and dedicated herself to ensuring the best educational opportunities for her sons. T…

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61. How to Motivate Kids 28:01

11M ago28:01

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What does it take to successfully motivate children, whether in a therapy session or day-to-day parenting? Imagine if you could seamlessly infuse your goals into the time spent with a child while establishing a deep bond built on trust, respect, and genuine care. In our discussion, we draw from our 25 years of experience as pediatric speech-languag…

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60: What is Apraxia? 25:31

11M ago25:31

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Episode 60: In this episode, Kim and Mary break down the definition of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), a speech disorder that affects the motor planning of language from the brain to the mouth, much like a glitch in computer coding. They discuss how parents and providers can be aware of the unique markers of apraxia, and the vital role of a spee…

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59: Best Interactive Books 10:08

12M ago10:08

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Episode 59 Kim and Mary talk about two of their favorite interactive books, All Better, a beautifully illustrated book that cleverly incorporates colorful bandaids and cute animals to teach children about colors, body parts, and empathy and Let's Find Momo, a captivating search-and-find book with real-life images. We share our insights on how these…

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58: Holistic Approach to Physical Development with Kailee Noland, PT "The Movement Mama" 47:05

12M ago47:05

47:05

How about a holistic approach to empowering your parenting journey? As a Doctor of Pediatric Physical Therapy and the founder of The Movement Mama, Kailee Noland brings a wealth of knowledge to our latest episode. We talk about her innovative Thriving in the First Year Summit, the true necessities for new babies, and explore the sometimes complex w…

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57: Blue Ribbon Game for Foods 12:05

12M ago12:05

12:05

Episode 57: Tune into this episode and uncover the power of a unique tool - The Ribbon Game - that's helping take the anxiety out of feeding therapy. Imagine a game that awards ribbons for various food properties like 'most spicy', 'most soft', or 'best squish', turning food exploration into a fun, stress-free experience for children. We share how …

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56: Becoming the Patient: The Personal Story of Co-Host Mary Brezik, SLP 40:53

1y ago40:53

40:53

Co-host Mary Brezik shares her personal story of navigating the needs of her third child, Jack. As a pediatric feeding therapist, the very last thing she expected was to be put in the position of now being the patient of exactly the children she has always served. Mary shares her struggle putting together the puzzle pieces of his medical needs, lea…

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55: How to Travel with Kids with Kate Team, Travel Blogger of "AdiosTeam" 24:23

1y ago24:23

24:23

Episode 55! Tune into our latest podcast episode where we host the savvy travel-content creator and founder of @AdiosTeam, Kate Team. Kate has mastered the art of traveling with young kids and shares some of her tips and tricks for success with us! Kate takes us on a journey through her hands-on experiences, planning and executing trips with her tw…

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54: Favorite Activity Books for On the Go 8:41

1y ago8:41

8:41

Episode 54! Activity books! This Friday Kim and Mary share several of their favorite activity art books they have used over the years. Whether you have a 4 year old or a 12 year old, there is an idea for you! Here is a link to some of our favorites! My First Learn to Draw Farm Animals My First Learn to Draw Baby Animals My First Learn to Draw Bible…

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53: Swallow Studies Simplified with Ashley Stone, SLP 39:24

1y ago39:24

39:24

Say goodbye to the mystery that often surrounds swallow studies. As a parent or healthcare provider, you'll come away with a better understanding of this necessary, yet often misunderstood procedure. Tune in as we deep dive into this topic with our special guest, speech pathologist Ashley Stone. We start off our conversation with telltale signs ind…

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52: Teaching Social Skills with Rebecca Carlisle and Leigh Scanlon of Story Stage 36:45

1y ago36:45

36:45

You're in for a real treat, as we're joined by the brilliant minds behind Story Stage, Rebecca Carlisle and Leigh Scanlon. They've used their combined expertise in education, speech language pathology, sales, and academic language therapy to develop a unique program that teaches children valuable language skills through interactive games and produc…

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51: How SLPs use Sidewalk Chalk and Water Balloons 8:58

1y ago8:58

8:58

Episode 51! Each Friday, Kim and Mary talk about their favorite toys, books, game, etc. and how to use them to work on speech and language skills! Today it's toys! Crayola Sidewalk Chalk Reusable Water Balloons Don't forget to listen back to our other Friday Favorites! We would love for you to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review! If you …

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50: Games! Spot It Junior and Charades for Kids 10:39

1y ago10:39

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Episode 50! Each Friday, Kim and Mary talk about their favorite toys, books, game, etc. and how to use them to work on speech and language skills! Today it's games! Charades for Kids Spot It Junior Don't forget to listen back to our other Friday Favorites! We would love for you to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review! Follow us on Instagr…

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49: Kids Voices & How to Keep them Healthy 36:47

1y ago36:47

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Episode 49 is all about how to keep kids voices healthy and sounding themselves! Kim and Mary go through common issues they see with children's voices, what is normal and not normal, and how to promote healthy habits to keep your child's voice sounding its best. We talk about abuses like yelling, sound effects, even video games! The all important g…

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FF 48: Outside Toys! Rocket Launcher & Velcro Toss 9:40

1y ago9:40

9:40

Kim and Mary talk about 2 of their favorite toys to use outside with kids in play. Both of these are great for getting requests, repetition and many other speech and language skills! We will definitely be talking about more outside toys as we work through the summer months. Rocket Launcher Velcro Toss and Catch game Butterfly launcher Please subscr…

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47: How to Support Stuttering in Kids 35:31

1y ago35:31

35:31

Developmental stuttering is a short period of time, but how you handle it can affect your child and family. Kim and Mary talk through developmental stuttering, risk factors for long term stuttering, and most importantly, ways to support your child when they are stuttering. Listen to this episode to also hear when it is a good time to get in touch w…

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FF 46: Books! Poke-a-Dot and Beautiful Oops 11:50

1y ago11:50

11:50

Are you looking for more books your children will love and enjoy? Today's Friday Favorites are two books we LOVE and know your children will too. They are colorful, interactive and can be used to work on many different language concepts. We hope you check them out! Every Friday Kim and Mary share their favorite of a certain category - books, games,…

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FF 45: Travel Activities! 9 must haves for your next vacation 20:12

1y ago20:12

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Need more ideas for your next vacation or road trip to pass the time? Take a break from the screen and try to pass the time with some of these language rich activities! Whether in a car or on a plane, this episode will help you have a few tricks up your sleeve the next time you have a long (or short!) trip with kids. Every Friday Kim and Mary share…

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FF 44: Games! Guess Who and STEAM Marble Run 14:12

1y ago14:12

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Looking for more fun and enjoyable games to play with your children, nieces & nephews, or clients? Guess Who and Marble Run Duplos are great games to work on speech and language concepts. Each Friday Mary and Kim talk about two of their favorite activities that encourage and promote speech and language development. From books and toys to games and …

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43: How to Know when a Speech Sound Should be Developed 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

33:00

What sounds should kids be saying and when? This episode is all about basic speech development and corresponds with our free resource “Speech Sound Checklist.” We answer when each sound is developed, how each sound is made, and even some tips on how we like to teach them. Speech sound production follows muscle development of the mouth and face. Fol…

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42: How to Avoid Frustration when Learning to Talk 35:09

1+ y ago35:09

35:09

Is your child not talking yet and getting frustrated when trying to communicate? We share our most successful tips for parents who are experiencing these moments. This can be an overwhelming time (for the child AND the parent). Putting some of these strategies into place might help with expectations and stress levels. Please like and subscribe to o…

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FF 41: Books! Barnyard Dance & Toot Toot Beep Beep 10:45

1+ y ago10:45

10:45

Two great early books for your young toddler or preschooler. These are tried and true favorite books you may already have in your library. Listen for more tips of HOW to read these with a child that encourages speech and language development in an fun, and engaging way! Toot Toot Beep Beep by Emma Garcia Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton Every Frida…

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40: Speech Therapy in the Home with Courtney Tulbert, SLP 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

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Professional Spotlight: Courtney Tulbert, MS, CCC-SLP is an incredible Fort Worth Speech Pathologist well known for her creativity working with children in the home. Courtney is so fun and personable and has a passion for making sure parents can easily incorporate speech and language skills into their day to day lives with their kids. It's no wonde…

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FF 39: Blocks! Our Favorites and Ideas to Play with Them 20:11

1+ y ago20:11

20:11

Blocks are such an important toy that helps build imagination skills. There are ALL types of blocks! We discuss our favorites and what skills you can target with blocks. From simple requesting and working on the word "up," to prepositions, patterns and how to encourage creative play, this episode is full of great information to use at home or in a …

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FF 38: Bubbles! How they can Help Learn to Talk 13:42

1+ y ago13:42

13:42

Most everyone has bubbles, and there are so many different ways to work on bubbles. In this episode we talk about how to use something you already have at home to target 5 different speech and language skills: -Requesting -Fill ins -Actions -Describing -Creating phrases About Friday Favorites: Every Friday Kim and Mary share their favorite of a cer…

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37: Bailey Peresh, Interior Designer - Designing for Families 29:14

1+ y ago29:14

29:14

Professional Perspective: Bailey Peresh, a Fort Worth Interior Designer, is today's guest sharing her insight into creating spaces in the home that are purposeful and functional for families with kids. Bailey is a graduate from Baylor University, and after working in the corporate design world, she created her own residential company in order to br…

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36: Late Talkers & How to Help! 31:26

1+ y ago31:26

31:26

Top 5 tips on how to encourage kids who aren't talking yet. Sometimes speech therapy isn't an option at the moment, or waiting lists or long, or you simply want to see if these interventions work before pursuing a professional. This episode will give 5 tips that are easy to understand and remember. We will also give examples of how to work on them …

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FF 35: Books! Chicka Chicka Boom Boom & From Head to Toe 18:12

1+ y ago18:12

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These are classic books every family and speech therapist should have on their book shelves! They can easily be used for children who are still learning to be interested in books. Colorful and dynamic illustrations, these books have major opportunities to make them fun and interactive that children will want to read every night! From Head to Toe by…

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