Swallow Your Pride Podcast
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 in evidence based treatment approaches by learning from experts and researchers in our field in order to create the best outcomes for our patients who need it most. The Swallow Your Pride Podcast is hosted by Theresa Richard, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders.
Episodes
In this episode of the "Swallow Your Pride" podcast, host Theresa Richard interviews Bennett Blakeman, co-founder of K Pharmaceuticals, about Aquoral, a product designed to alleviate dry mouth (xerostomia). Bennett explains how Aquoral differs from typical water-based products by creating a protective layer in the mouth, offering longer-lasting relief. They discuss the importance of patient education, access, and the cost of Aquora...
What do rats have to do with swallowing disorders? More than you think! In this episode, we talk with Michelle Ciucci, PhD, CCC-SLP, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to explore the important role of animal research in understanding swallowing disorders in neurogenic diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Michelle explains how her lab uses […]
The post 361 – Beyond the Clinic: How animal models are changing dy...
"I go to swallow, and nothing triggers. Alarm bells are ringing in my head because, as a speech therapist, it's the scariest feeling."
What started as a routine cosmetic procedure turned into a medical nightmare for SLP Megan McCue. After just 12 units of Botox, she experienced severe swallowing difficulties, systemic complications, and a battle to be believed by medical professionals. Her story exposes the darker side of a treatme...
Is picky eating just a phase, or could it be something more serious?
How can we tell the difference?
What do we do next?
These questions are so common for clinicians and caregivers alike.
Feeding challenges can contribute to high levels of stress and even PTSD for the families we serve.
Thankfully, in this week’s episode, renowned feeding specialist Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, brings her 25 years of experience and expertise to ...
When passion meets purpose, incredible things happen… In this inspiring episode, Melissa Grassia-Chisholm shares her vision for bridging gaps in voice and swallowing therapy through the upcoming Functional Voice Swallow Airway Conference – and proves that innovation often starts with seeing what's missing. With remarkable enthusiasm, Melissa opens up about: ➡️ Creating a hands-on learning […]
The post 358 – Breaking the Voice Conf...
Ever wished there was a way to make nutritional supplements actually enjoyable for your patients with dysphagia? Meet Jeff Holtz, the ice cream innovator who's shaking up how we think about dysphagia nutrition. With 30 years in the ice cream industry, Jeff didn't just create another supplement – he developed a fortified ice cream that […]
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When life hands you an unconventional path, sometimes it leads to exactly where you're meant to be… In this inspiring episode, Hannelyn Perez shares her remarkable journey from Navy medical service to speech-language pathology to tech innovation – and proves that your background doesn't define your future. With remarkable candor, Hannelyn opens up about: ➡️ […]
The post 356 – From Military Service to Med SLP Innovation: A Story o...
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of medical trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation. One minute she was living her dream as a school SLP. The next, she was using eye gaze to communicate in the ICU… In this deeply personal episode, Vanessa Abraham, M.S., CCC-SLP shares her profound journey from school-based SLP to ICU patient, […]
The post 355 – From SLP to Patient: A Journey That Will Change How You Practice – V...
354 – FEES Implementation: From Equipment to ROI – A Practical Guide – Sandra A Schwartz MS, CCC-SLP
Thinking about bringing FEES to your facility but feeling overwhelmed by the logistics? You're not alone! From infection control protocols to physician collaboration, implementing FEES can seem like climbing Mount Everest. In this week's episode, Sandy Schwartz, MS, CCC-SLP shares game-changing insights about: Cost analysis and ROI justification Training requirements and state regulations Equipment selection […]
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Are you frustrated with patient positioning during video fluoroscopy studies? Ever wonder why some facilities seem to breeze through MBS studies while others struggle to get basic views? This week's episode might just change how you think about your fluoroscopy equipment forever. We're thrilled to share our conversation with Julie Kobak, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS, a […]
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Are you ready to rethink everything you know about voice therapy? If so, buckle up. This week’s episode has everything you need to help you provide fast, functional, effective, and generalizable voice therapy. We are so proud to share our conversation with Amanda Gillespie, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Jackie Gartner-Schmidt, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow about their […]
The post 352 – Conversation Training Therapy: Faster, smarter voice therapy...
Entrepreneurship
The post 351 – Broad Horizons, Bold Moves: Calonda Henry on SLP Entrepreneurship, Advocacy, and Empowerment appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.
In the SLP space alone, there are over 300 kinds of certifications you can achieve in your professional development journey.
While certifications are completely optional and a personal decision based on your goals and current work situation, there are certain standards to consider when browsing your options.
One question to ask yourself is: “Is this certification accredited OR undergoing the accreditation process?”
Creating an accr...
We have SLPs who niche….and then we have SLPs who super-niche. Meet this week’s guest on the podcast, Nashifa Hooda Momin SLP.D, CCC-SLP. Nashifa joins us this week to tell us all about the world of speech-language pathology in the care of infants with congenital heart disease (CHD)…like I said, super-niche! This episode is packed […]
The post 349 – Tiny Hearts, Big Impact: The super-niche of congenital heart disease in infants wit...
Ever look at a research paper and feel your eyes glaze over at the sight of p-values and statistical jargon? You're not alone! But what if I told you that understanding research could be simpler than you think? This week, we're joined by two incredible guests who are on a mission to demystify research and […]
The post 348 – From Confusion to Clarity: Understanding Research and Statistics in Clinical Practice appeared first on Swal...
What do you do when the deck is stacked against you and your career goals? How do you pivot when things aren’t going according to plan? Who do you turn to for help when you’re flying solo as a private practice owner? Vanessa Alcala M.S., CCC-SLP, CDP, has the answers to all of these questions […]
The post 347 – Eyes on the prize: Vanessa Alcala’s journey to entrepreneurship as an SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.
What if you could take all of the evidence on aspiration, pneumonia, and dysphagia that has been amassed since the 1990s…
…and package it into a clinical framework for SLPs to make informed decisions about aspiration risk?
*BOLUS framework has entered the chat*
Aaron Padilla MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S and Phyllis Palmer, PhD, CCC-SLP join me on the Swallow Your Pride Podcast to introduce and explain the development of the BOLUS framework -...
At the beginning of 2024, I hosted a free 5-day workshop dedicated to showing medical SLPs the ropes to achieving more at work (and for their patients) WITHOUT spending all of their money. This week, you can tune in to days 3, 4 & 5 of the Pivotal SLP Workshop! Tune in, take notes, and […]
The post 345 – How Can SLPs Secure Funding in Healthcare? Part 2 of the Pivotal SLP Workshop appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.
Have you ever requested new equipment or reimbursement for a continuing education course or certification? Did you get denied with a big fat NO?
Great! You FAILed! (At your First Attempt in Learning)
At the beginning of 2024, I hosted a free 5-day workshop dedicated to showing medical SLPs the ropes to achieving more at work (and for their patients) WITHOUT spending all of their money.
And guess what?
Now you can listen to the ent...
This past August, the Mayo Clinic had accomplished what was believed to be impossible… The world’s FIRST successful *total* laryngeal transplant on a patient with active cancer! Doctors at Mayo Clinic Arizona completed the procedure on Marty, a 60-year old man with a rare form of laryngeal cancer called chondrosarcoma. A team of 6 physicians […]
The post 343 – Total Laryngeal Transplant: Dr. Lott and Jessica Gregor Share the Detail...
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