Podcasts by Speech Uncensored: A Speech Pathology Podcast

Episode 117: Agraphia: An Introduction to Assessment and Treatment with Brett McCardel, MS, CCC-SLP from 2021-04-30T17:00

Agraphia is an acquired impairment of writing that can manifest in a variety of writing challenges, ranging anywhere from writing single letters to writing text-length passages. In ...

Episode 116: Alexia: An Introduction to Assessment and Treatment with Brett McCardel, MS, CCC-SLP from 2021-04-22T20:00

Alexia is an acquired impairment of reading that can manifest in a variety of reading challenges, ranging anywhere from identifying single letters to reading text-length passages. I...

Episode 115: The Hyperfunctional Voice: Evaluation and Treatment Modalities with Lynn Hawk, MA, CCC-SLP from 2021-04-21T18:00

This episode will provide a description of hyperfunctional voicing and its correlates, elements of voice evaluation and how to use that information to guide your intervention, and w...

Episode 114: The SLP Role in Supporting Clients’ Communication on Intimacy with Laura Wolford PhD, CCC-SLP from 2021-04-05T02:00

In this course, the speech-language pathologist’s role in supporting clients’ sexual and intimate communication is discussed. The reasons for difficulty in having conversations abou...

Episode 113: Language Nutrition on the Rez with Joshuaa Allison-Burbank, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2021-03-30T02:00

This course addresses the work of providing culturally responsive resources to support the linguistic and cultural needs of children and adolescents of the Navajo Nation. Born out o...

Episode 112: Graduate Placements and Medical Clinical Fellowships During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Alicia S. Smalls, MPH, Caris Giessler, BA and Rachel Mooneyham, MA, CF-SLP from 2021-03-24T01:00

This course explores the challenges and uncertainties that graduate students and clinical fellows have encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will explore the value of self-ad...

Episode 111: Pediatric Dysphagia: Assessment and Management with Kaitlin Brown, SLPD, CCC-SLP from 2021-03-19T16:00

Do you feel confident in the evaluation and treatment of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders? Whether you’re just starting out or if you’ve been seeing feeding and swallowing...

Episode 110: Pediatric Dysphagia: Hallmarks and Red Flags with Kaitlin Brown, SLPD, CCC-SLP from 2021-03-12T19:00

Have you had a pediatric patient with swallowing difficulties and during the evaluation they present with multiple diagnoses and symptoms? Starting with anatomy and physiology of th...

Episode 109: Know Your Worth: Starting Points in Salary Negotiation for SLPs with Sara Newman, MA, CCC-SLP from 2021-03-02T01:00

While salary negotiation practices vary and are multifactorial, not advocating for a higher income can produce long-term financial barriers and perpetuate harmful infrastructures. P...

Episode 108: The Joys of Working in Long Term Care as a Speech and Language Pathologist with Elyse Matson, MA, CCC-SLP from 2021-02-23T01:00

This course will discuss the job functions of the SLP in a skilled nursing facility as a member of the rehab team, the Interdisciplinary team, staff educator, and advocate. Addition...

Episode 107: Discourse Treatment in Aphasia Therapy: Attentive Reading Constrained Summarization (ARCS) with Yvonne Rogalski, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2021-02-09T01:00

This course introduces an aphasia treatment that uses reading and verbally summarizing text to improve discourse. Attentive Reading Constrained Summarization (ARCS) improves informa...

Episode 106: The Use of Complementary Health Approaches in Rehab with Brittany Ferri, MS, OTR/L, CPRP from 2021-02-04T01:00

Complementary health approaches (CHAs) can expand a provider’s ability to address mental health across patient populations. Because CHAs vary in effectiveness and reliability, this ...

Episode 105: Burn 201: Inhalation Injury and the SLP Perspective with Lisa Treviso-Jones, MS, CCC-SLP from 2021-01-26T01:00

This course will discuss the impact of inhalation injury on dysphagia from the perspective of a speech language pathologist. The evaluation of inhalation injuries and the treatment ...

Episode 104: The FOURC Model: Building Collaborative Goals in Aphasia Therapy with Katarina Haley, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2021-01-19T02:30

Guest: Katarina Haley, PhD, CCC-SLP - This course aimed to introduce participants to the FOURC model (Four Cs - choose, create, collaborate, complete). FOURC was created for clinica...

103: Path to Certified Brain Injury Specialist with Marie Severson, MS, CCC-SLP, CBI from 2021-01-12T18:00

Join Marie and Leigh Ann as they talk all things CBIS: Certified Brain Injury Specialist. Marie has completed the process of becoming credentialed and shares her journey.

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Episode 102: Sensory Strategies for Learning & Motivation with Brittany Ferri | MS, OTR/L, CPRP from 2021-01-07T01:00

Guest: Brittany Ferri | MS, OTR/L, CPRP - The senses play a large part in how individuals perceive the world, but also how they react to it. If your patients do not have a way to re...

Episode 101: Pt 2: Deep Dive into End of Life Care for the SLP with Amanda Stead, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2020-12-29T06:00

Today’s episode features Dr. Amanda Stead on the topic of end of life care and the Speech Language Pathologist. I am so pleased to share the audio from the two hour live ASHA CEU wi...

Episode 100: Deep Dive into End of Life Care for the SLP with Amanda Stead, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2020-12-22T06:00

Today’s episode features Dr. Amanda Stead on the topic of end of life care and the Speech Language Pathologist. I am so pleased to share the audio from the two hour live ASHA CEU wi...

Episode 99: Equipping Your Therapy Sessions: Part 2 of Parkinson’s and What You Should Know with Hannah Grassie, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-12-15T19:00

There are many approaches to being an effective therapist when treating specialized populations. “Equipping Your Therapy Sessions: Parkinson’s and What You Should Know” outlines nov...

Episode 98: Equipping Your Therapy Sessions: Parkinson’s and What You Should Know with Hannah Grassie, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-12-08T12:00

There are many approaches to being an effective therapist when treating specialized populations. “Equipping Your Therapy Sessions: Parkinson’s and What You Should Know” outlines nov...

Episode 97: Dysphagia Goals Part 2: A Tough Pill to Swallow with Elizabeth Wikane, MS, CCC-SLP CBIS from 2020-12-01T17:00

Today’s episode is the second half of a two hour live ASHA CEU with Elizabeth Wikane on the topic of dysphagia goals. In this episode, Elizabeth examines the difference between long...

Episode 96: Dysphagia Goals: a Tough Pill to Swallow with Elizabeth Wikane, MS, CCC-SLP CBIS from 2020-11-24T06:00

Concise and well-constructed goals serve an avenue to communicating the objectives of treatment as well as an indication of skills and prognosis. This episode with Elizabeth Wikane ...

Episode 95: Empowering new SLPs: navigating the workplace and launching careers with Mattie Murrey-Tegels, MA, CCC-SLP, CLSC from 2020-11-17T07:00

What a treat to sit down with Mattie Murrey-Tegels to talk about her passion on this week’s episode on the podcast. Mattie brings a varied tapestry of complimentary skills to her po...

Episode 94: Part 2: More than Lip Service: Steps to Dismiss Racial Barriers in Speech Pathology with Marilouise Nichols, M.S., CCC-SLP, Stephanie O’Silas, M.S., CCC-SLP from 2020-11-10T07:00

Racism, discrimination, and bias have recently become topics at the forefront of conversations across the country. Inevitably, these conversations have also reached the field of Spe...

Episode 93: Part 1: More than Lip Service: Bringing Awareness to Racial Barriers in Speech Pathology with Marilouise Nichols, M.S., CCC-SLP, Stephanie O’Silas, M.S., CCC-SLP from 2020-11-03T13:56:19

Racism, discrimination, and bias have recently become topics at the forefront of conversations across the country. Inevitably, these conversations have also reached the field of Spe...

Episode 92: Finding Your Niche and Bringing Your Value to the SLP Field with Sarah Vacha, MA CCC-SLP, CNT, BCS-S from 2020-10-27T07:00

SLPs are often met with a surprised “Wait, that's something you do?!".  We lament no one understands our role or appreciates our work, and it’s easy to lose sight of our passio...

Episode 91: Team Approach to Cleft Palate and 22q with Raquel Garcia, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CNT, BCS-S from 2020-10-22T09:00

This course covers risk factors, feeding issues, and speech deficits in children and infants with cleft palate and 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Special emphasis will be given to the S...

Episode 90: Outpatient Perspective: Lung Transplant & Dysphagia with Carolyn Abraham, M.S., CCC-SLP, CLT from 2020-10-15T13:56:23

A lung transplant has become a frequent treatment option for patients with a variety of end-stage lung diseases. These patients have to be put through rigorous steps in order to dee...

Episode 89: Tell Me More! AphasiaBank and Discourse Analysis with Brett McCardel, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-10-06T12:00

On this episode, Brett McCardel and Leigh Ann dive into discourse analysis for your patients with Aphasia. Brett discusses the various resources available on AphasiaBank to assist c...

Episode 88: GERD vs. EOE: The Similarities & Differences and How To Treat Both as an SLP with Kaitlin Brown, M.S., CCC-SLP from 2020-09-29T13:43:31

This course is meant to give clinicians an understanding of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux) and EOE (eosinophilic esophagitis), the similarities and differences between the two, how ...

Episode 87: Telepractice: the Fundamentals and Advantages with Leanne Sherred, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-09-22T08:00

This course will outline information necessary to initiate telepractice, including rules and regulations, population considerations, and navigating pitfalls to capitalize on the opp...

Episode 86: Infant FEES in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with Raquel Garcia, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CNT, BCS-S from 2020-09-15T12:48:55

Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) has been an instrumental tool used in adult intensive care units for many years. Adult intensivists have had education, trainin...

Episode 85: Don't Just Sit There, Do Something! Targeting Participation in Speech Therapy with Sarah Baar, MA, CCC-SLP from 2020-09-08T11:00

Impacting life participation is an ideal goal for speech therapy, yet our therapy practices across clinical settings don’t always reflect a participation-focused approach. This cour...

Episode 84: Becoming the Speaker’s Mechanic: Finding Your Niche with Jason Hall, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-09-01T09:00

With a scope of practice as wide as ours, it can be challenging to find your niche. This episode covers the journey of transitioning from clinician to consultant. There is a role fo...

Episode 83: Voice Evaluation Components: What SLPs Should Know with Kristie Knickerbocker, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-08-25T10:00

This episode covers the importance of different types of voice evaluations for a whole client picture, and how to differentiate them all. We also discuss when each is appropriate an...

Episode 82: Nutritional Considerations at the End of Life with Caitlin Saxtein, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S from 2020-08-18T05:34:23

Dysphagia negatively impacts the quality of life of patients and may lead to malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia and even death (Foley et al., 2009). We, as speech-langu...

Episode 81: Health Literacy: How Clinicians Can Preserve Their Roles as Educators with Brittany Ferri, OTR/L, CCTP, CPRP, ARSP from 2020-08-11T08:00

No matter what concerns a client presents with, each and every therapist must function as an educator during treatment. As such, having a clear understanding of health literacy is o...

Episode 80: What Clients Tell Us They Want in Therapy with Sarah Baar, MA, CCC-SLP from 2020-08-04T09:00

Why should we care about the Participation Model for therapy? Isn’t that just something for Aphasia therapy (LPAA)? Well, if your patients haven’t been hinting about this directly t...

Episode 79: Dispelling Myths in Dysphagia Management with Amanda Montemayor, MA, CCC-SLP from 2020-08-01T11:48:40

This course will highlight common misconceptions regarding managing dysphagia in the adult population in the medical setting. The purpose of this course is to dispel these common pr...

Episode 78: All About The Voice Keeper with Elik Gurvitz from 2020-07-21T17:23:56

Leigh Ann is sitting down with Elik Gurvitz of the Voice Keeper, a global voice banking company that allows users to create a digital voice using a free iOS app or on a computer usi...

Episode 77: Demystifying Transitional Foods - What is a True Meltable Snack? with Reva Barewal, DDS, MS, Dipl ABDSM from 2020-07-16T17:48:37

How do we move from discovering a problem our patients face to developing an innovative solution? The pattern of innovation, deeply rooted in collaboration across disciplines will b...

Episode 76: Incorporating Mindfulness into SLP Practice with JoAnn Vela MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS from 2020-07-07T13:55:21

This course will discuss how mindfulness approaches can be applied under the speech pathologist’s scope of practice. With an increasing focus on individualized, patient centered car...

Episode 75: SLP Diversity through Mentorship: Changing the Face of the Field with Marilouise E. Nichols, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-06-30T14:52:38

According to the ASHA’s 2019 Annual Member and Affiliate Profile, the race and ethnicity demographics in the field of Speech-Language Pathology is largely homogenous—with many minor...

Episode 74: All about the Talking with Tech Podcast with Rachel Madel, MA, CCC-SLP from 2020-06-23T09:00

One of the goals of the Speech Uncensored Podcast is to shine a spotlight on resources for SLPs. Today I want to turn the focus to podcasts! There are so many great SLP podcasts out...

Episode 73: Burn 101 and the SLP Perspective with Lisa Treviso-Jones, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-06-16T09:00

This course is designed to provide the basics of burn injury and rehabilitation from the perspective of a speech language pathologist. It will explore the prevalence of this diagnos...

Episode 72: Bridging the Gap in Aphasia Therapy with Health Related Quality of Life Measures with Davetrina Seles Gadson PhD, CCC-SLP from 2020-06-09T15:12:43

Health-related quality of life (HRQL) is the impact of a health condition on the individual’s ability to lead a fulfilling life. Researchers have identified determinants of HRQL in ...

Episode 71: Steering Clear of Goal Banks: Creating Patient-Specific Aphasia Goal with Megan Sutton, MS, RSLP, CCC-SLP (C) from 2020-06-02T09:00

Traditionally, SLPs have generated goals for therapy based on a patient’s performance on an impairment-based assessment tool. This can lead to poor patient engagement in therapy. Me...

Episode 70: The Neurologist’s Perspective on Concussion Management with Michael Rippee, MD from 2020-05-26T14:03:28

The medical management of concussion is advancing and SLPs have a role to play in addressing the cognitive symptoms. Dr. Michael Rippee specializes in concussion management with his...

Episode 69: Elements of Excellent Dysphagia Documentation: Instrumentation and Treatment Notes with Kelsey Day, MA, CCC-SLP from 2020-05-19T09:00

Kelsey Day, M.S., CCC-SLP joins us to discuss the crucial elements of dysphagia documentation, from Clinical Swallow Evaluation (in part one) to instrumentation to treatment. Dyspha...

Episode 68: S3:E19 Deep Dive Into End of Life Care for the SLP with Amanda Stead, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2020-05-09T16:35:55

Dr. Amanda Stead introduced us to issues related to end-of-life care for the SLP in episode 14 of season 3. Now, Dr. Stead and Leigh Ann are discussing the deep dive they will take ...

Episode 67: Elements of Excellent Dysphagia Documentation: The Clinical Swallow Evaluation with Kelsey Day, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-05-05T08:00

Kelsey Day, MS, CCC-SLP joins us to discuss the crucial elements of dysphagia documentation, focusing on the Clinical Swallow Evaluation. Dysphagia documentation need not only refle...

Episode 66: PhoRTE Voice Therapy: Revving Up the Aging Voice with Edie Hapner, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Aaron Ziegler, PhD, CCC-SLP ? from 2020-04-28T08:00

Age-related voice changes (presbyphonia) are characterized by decreased loudness, increased hoarseness, and greater vocal effort. Patients with presbyphonia demonstrate different pa...

Episode 65: SPECIAL: COVID Convo with Joshua Reyes MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-04-25T19:23:04

Josh Reyes joins Leigh Ann on the COVID Conversations series. In response to the significant impact this public health crisis is having on our work, our lives, our education system,...

Episode 64: Digging into PROMs: Patient Reported Outcome Measures with Bonnie Slavych, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2020-04-21T09:00

As our practice embraces a patient-centered care model, PROMs - Patient Reported Outcome Measures, can help identify patient’s concerns and measure the progress of therapy to addres...

Episode 63: SPECIAL: COVID Convo with Jordan Hazelwood, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CCRE from 2020-04-19T09:00

I am delighted to have Dr. Jordan Hazelwood as my  guest on the COVID Conversations series. In response to the significant impact this public health crisis is having on our wor...

Episode 62: SPECIAL: COVID Convo with Brooke Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-04-17T10:47:16

Brooke Richardson is joining me for this edition of the COVID Conversation. Today’s episode highlights the impact of COVID-19 on acute care workflows, community support for healthca...

Episode 61: The Dark Side of Dysphagia: Why We Need the Dysphagia Outreach Project with Hillary Cooper, MA, CCC-SLP from 2020-04-14T09:00

If you’ve worked with patients with dysphagia, you’ve probably experienced that feeling of trying to treat a patient who cannot afford dysphagia supplies.  Since insurance does...

Episode 60: SPECIAL: COVID Convo with Kristin Murphey, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-04-12T09:00

Kristin Murphey is joining me for this edition of the COVID Conversation. Today’s episode highlights the impact of COVID-19 on SLPs in SNFs - skilled nursing facilities. 

Episode 59: SPECIAL: COVID Convo with Caitlin Saxtein, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-04-10T09:00

Caitlin Saxtein from Long Island, New York is joining me for this edition of the COVID Conversation. Today’s episode highlights the impact of COVID-19 on acute care therapists. Cait...

Episode 58: End of Life Care for the SLP with Amanda Stead, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2020-04-07T09:00

This episode will introduce issues related to end-of-life care, including the experience of dying in America, common care locales, and patient and family values at the end of life, ...

Episode 57: SPECIAL: COVID Conversation with Rinki Varindani Desai, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIS, CDP from 2020-04-05T23:40:10

I am delighted to have Rinki Varindani Desai as my first guest for the new COVID Conversations series. In response to the significant impact this public health crisis is having on o...

Episode 56: Health Disparities in Populations with Neurologically-Based Communication Disorders with Alaina Davis, PhD, CCC-SLP, CBIST from 2020-03-31T14:27:10

Millions of people are affected by health disparities secondary to racial and cultural inequalities (Payne, 2014). With the changing demographics, speech-language pathologists must ...

Episode 55: SPECIAL: Teletherapy for the Adult Populations: Practical Applications and Resources (Panel Discussion) from 2020-03-26T08:00

Panelists: William Connors, MS, CCC-SLP, Joy Musser PhD, CCC-SLP, Tina Babajanians, MS, CCC-SLP

In this episode, a panel of presenters discussed about teletherapy, t...

Episode 54: Tracheoesophageal Speech after Laryngectomy with Lynn Hawk, MA, CCC-SLP from 2020-03-24T08:00

Lynn Hawk provides a thorough examination of voice rehabilitation after laryngectomy. The course focuses on establishing a framework of how the Tracheoesophageal Prosthetic (TEP) wo...

Episode 53: Celebrate SUP's First Birthday with Special Guest Host, Chase Porter from 2020-03-17T10:19:37

The tables have turned! We’re flipping the script! My amazing husband, Chase Porter takes the golden microphone and interviews the interviewer as we take a behind the scenes retrosp...

Episode 52: Parkinson’s Disease: Clarifying Your Treatment Approach of a Specialized Population with Hannah Grassie, MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-03-11T14:39:33

Hannah Grassie will discuss a basic hierarchy of preparing yourself to work with specialized populations with a specific focus on patients with Parkinson’s disease. Whether or not y...

Episode 51: The Care of Patients Before and After Total Laryngectomy with Bridget Guenther MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-03-03T09:00

Bridget Guenther has spent her SLP career focusing on the treatment and management of head and neck cancer. As a Senior Clinical Educator for Atos Medical, Bridget provides educatio...

Episode 50: Project Euphonia (Google’s research project to make speech recognition possible) with Katie Seaver MS, CCC-SLP and Julie Cattiau from 2020-02-25T08:00

Automatic Voice Recognition has become a tool for all of us to access our technology and our environments. However, for people with speech impairments, this is not always easy. Goog...

Episode 49: Assessing and Treating Respiratory Function in Motor Speech Disorders with Jessica E. Huber, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2020-02-18T09:00

Respiratory impairments impact intelligibility in people with motor speech disorders. However, assessing and treating people with these disorders can be difficult. Dr. Jessica Huber...

Episode 48: The Path to Private Practice with Jena Castro-Casbon MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-02-11T09:00

Ever thought about starting a private practice, now or in the future? In this training, Jena Castro-Casbon, MS CCC-SLP will discuss the steps that SLPs follow in the path to start a...

Episode 47: How to Keep Your Passion Burning Without Burning Out with Ginger Jones MA, CCC-SLP, Cert. AVT from 2020-02-04T09:00

The work we do as clinicians is hard. We have to take care of ourselves in order to best take care of our patients and their families and show up as our best selves to our jobs. Bur...

Episode 46: Specialize in Voice Therapy with Aaron Ziegler, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2020-01-28T12:51:34

Voice therapy is an effective behavioral intervention for many causes of dysphonia. Despite training in voice therapy, students and clinicians often do not feel as confident in thei...

Episode 45: The SLP and Sports-Related Concussion Management with Alaina Davis, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2020-01-21T09:00

Each year there are over 3.8 million reported and unreported sport-related concussions (Broglio et al., 2014). A concussion can result in cognitive-communicative deficits in attenti...

Episode 44: SpeechVive: A Wearable Device for People with Parkinson’s Disease with Jessica Huber, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2020-01-14T09:00

This course will discuss the science behind the SpeechVive device, the clinical efficacy data, who it is best for, and the SLP’s role in using the device. Check outListen

Episode 43: Three Roles of the SLP in the ICU with Brooke Richardson MS, CCC-SLP from 2020-01-07T09:00

As SLPs, we have more to offer our patients in the ICU than dysphagia management. While that is high on the priority list, we cannot overlook the valuable skills we can offer the te...

Episode 42: Passionate About Parkinson’s with Julie Fechter, MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-12-31T09:00

Join Julie and Leigh Ann as they explore evolving best practices to work with people with Parkinson’s disease. Learn about the benefits of a preventative model for treatment and how...

Episode 41: Aphasia Support Groups with Elizabeth Wikane, MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-12-24T08:00

How can you start an Aphasia Support Group in your facility? Tune in, because Elizabeth Wikane has done some serious research and then implemented it at her facility. Elizabeth prov...

Episode 40: All things PRN for SNFs with Kelly Zarifa, MA, CCC-SLP from 2019-12-17T09:00

SLP life in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) can be challenging - but PRN life in a SNF is a whole different type of special. Kelly is joining Leigh Ann to discuss resources availab...

Episode 39: Sparking Curiosity About Health Literacy to Improve Patient Outcomes with Megan Berg, MA, CCC-SLP from 2019-12-10T09:00

What is health literacy? How does health literacy improve outcomes? How do we incorporate health literacy into our everyday practice? We discuss how the therapeutic interaction is o...

Episode 38: Understanding Resonance Disorders & Velopharyngeal Dysfunction in Children and Adults with Ann Kummer, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2019-12-03T09:41:30

Dr. Ann Kummer is a leading practitioner and educator in the specialization of cleft palate, craniofacial conditions, resonance disorders, and VPI for the past 40 years. Dr. Kummer’...

Episode 37: Managing SLP Stress with Mindfulness with Jessi Andricks, MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-11-26T09:00

Feeling stressed out about work stuff and life? We're gonna detox your brain with mindfulness!  Join Jessi and Leigh Ann as they discuss how to manage stress with mindfulness s...

Episode 36: From Podcast to Practice: Implementing Person-Centered Therapy with Melissa Kurrle, MA, CCC-SLP from 2019-11-19T08:06:38

Join Melissa & Leigh Ann for the inaugural episode of the “from podcast to practice” series where we look back on a formative listening experience from a previous episode and di...

Episode 35: Past, Present and Future of Aphasia Therapy with Audrey Holland, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA-F from 2019-11-12T11:30

Dr. Audrey Holland has made substantial contributions to our field and joins Leigh Ann to discuss the past, present, and future of Aphasia therapy with a special focus on person cen...

Episode 34: Transition From Medical to School Setting with Marisha McGrorty, MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-11-07T10:16:40

Marisha and Leigh Ann join forces to provide a guide for SLPs wishing to transition from the medical setting to the school-based setting. Marisha is an organizational wizard and bri...

Episode 33: Preparing Voice Clinicians to Support Speakers Along the Gender Spectrum with Voice Therapy Roundtable from 2019-10-30T01:45:58

In this podcast we will be discussing the development and evolution of a three day course on Transgender voice and communication taught by the presenters Christie Block, Leah Helou ...

Episode 32: Demystifying Voice Banking with Michelle Wheeler, MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-10-22T10:00

Michelle Wheeler returns to demystify voice banking on episode 12 of season 2! Michelle took my rudimentary understanding of voice banking and expanded it to include message banking...

Episode 31: Become a Traveling Medical SLP with Julia Kuhn, MS CCC-SLP from 2019-10-15T10:30

Ever thought about hitting the road and taking travel assignments? Wondering how to make the travel lifestyle a full-time gig? Julia Kuhn of “The Traveling Traveler” fame is joining...

Episode 30: “Meta-Therapy:” How Conversation Shapes Therapeutic Response with Leah Helou, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2019-10-08T10:00

Join Dr. Leah Helou as she presents the concept of “meta-therapy” as a fourth dimension of voice therapy. There is direct therapy, indirect therapy, and counseling - “meta-therapy” ...

Episode 29: Essential Skills to Overcome Burnout in Rehab with TaVona Denise Boggs, PT & Life Coach from 2019-10-01T11:00

TaVona provides tips and techniques to overcome burnout and thrive in the healthcare industry. What is Burnout?  I mean, do we even need to define it? Aren’t we all pretty inti...

Episode 28: Pathway to a Medical Clinical Fellowship with Lindsey Heidrick, CCC-SLPD, Courtney Heitz, MA CCC-SLP, Caitlin Dunbar, MA, CCC-SLP, & Jacob McKinley, MHS, CCC-SLP from 2019-09-24T19:51:29

This episode will provide the unique opportunity for listeners to hear from Dr. Lindsey Heidrick and a round table discussion with Jacob McKinley, Caitlin Dunbar, and Courtney Heitz...

Episode 27: Delivering Evidence-Based Treatment Using Tactus Therapy Apps with Megan Sutton, MS, RSLP, CCC-SLP (C) from 2019-09-17T10:00

Megan Sutton joins us for an in depth look at a few of her Tactus Therapy apps. Megan is passionate about connecting clinicians with evidence-based tools to treat aphasia. Over the ...

Episode 26: More Than Pitch: A Holistic Approach to Voice Feminization with Joy Musser, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2019-09-10T12:17:19

Dr. Joy Musser has spent her SLP career focused on providing high quality voice therapy services. Within the last few years, Joy has been focused on reaching an under-served populat...

Episode 25: Respiratory Muscle Training for Dysphagia with Brooke Richardson MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-08-27T11:00

Brooke introduces Leigh Ann to RMT - Respiratory Muscle Training through a lively discussion covering the basics of expiratory muscle training (EMT) and its applications on improvin...

Episode 24: Assessing Functional Needs in the Adult Neurologic Population with Sarah Baar MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-08-20T12:24:26

Sarah Baar is here to revolutionize your evaluation procedure. If you want to know how to dynamically assess the functional needs of your patients to identify deficits to target in ...

Episode 23: Access Tech for Adults & AAC with Susan Koch Fager, PhD, CCC-SLP from 2019-08-13T11:00

Dr. Fager specializes in research connecting AAC with persons with severe physical and/or cognitive impairments. In today’s episode, Dr. Fager discusses her research on assistive te...

Episode 22: Introduction to AAC for Adults with Michelle Wheeler, MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-08-06T11:00

Michelle Wheeler has spent the last 13+ years providing AAC resources to children and adults.  Michelle unravels the mystery of providing AAC options for patients by dispelling...

Episode 21: Building a Transgender Voice Therapy Clinic with Lynn Hawk, MA, CCC-SLP from 2019-07-30T14:00

The first episode of season 2 has us sitting down with Lynn Hawk, MA, CCC-SLP to discuss all things transgender voice therapy clinics. Lynn Hawk’s Voice and Swallow Clinic was appro...

Episode 20: Season 1 Finale from 2019-07-19T00:20:46

Check out learn.speechtherapypd.com/sup to learn more about obtaining CEUs for listening to the podcast. 

Episode 19: Integrating Technology in Aphasia Therapy with Megan Sutton MS, CCC-SLP (C) from 2019-07-10T18:34:52

Megan Sutton joins us for episode 17 to discuss how we can integrate technology when working with persons with aphasia (PWA). Megan is a fountain of information and knowledge on aph...

Episode 18: Close the Game Closet: Better Cognitive Therapy with Sarah Baar MA, CCC-SLP from 2019-06-26T09:00

Episode 16 finds us checking in with Sarah Baar from Honeycomb Speech Therapy to make that sought after connection of linking re...

Episode 17: Positive Approach to Care for People with Dementia by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA from 2019-06-19T09:00

In Episode 15, Teepa Snow introduces us to the Positive Approach to Care (PAC) for people with a changing brain. It was a delight to discuss Teepa’s model of care that focuses on th...

Episode 16: Understanding Chronic Cough & Vocal Cord Disorder with Anne Vertigan, B. App. Sc. (Sp Path), MBA, PhD from 2019-06-12T09:00

When you want to learn more about treating chronic cough - you go to the woman who wrote the first textbook on the topic: Dr. Anne Vertigan. Episode 14 is jam-packed with descriptio...

Episode 15: Medication Management & Memes with Joshua Reyes MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-06-05T09:00

On episode 13, Joshua Reyes sits down to talk about the creative process of making memes and therapy materials. If you’re on instagram then it’s highly likely you follow @slpmemes. ...

Episode 14: Meaningful Aphasia Therapy with Sarah Baar MA, CCC-SLP from 2019-05-29T09:29:14

In this episode, Sarah Baar lays the foundation to revolutionize your aphasia therapy. Calling upon the framework described in Kagan’s 2011 article (link at Listen

Episode 13: Multidisciplinary Teams for Neurodegenerative Diseases & the SLP's Role with Lindsey Heidrick, SLPD from 2019-05-22T09:00

Dr. Lindsey Heidrick works on multidisciplinary teams for ALS, Parkinson’s Disease (PD), and MD (muscular dystrophy). In this episode, Lindsey describes the services she provides in...

Episode 12: Replacing a language of fear for facts when discussing dysphagia management with Will Farnham, MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-05-15T23:44:53

You likely know Will better by his social media handle @hardtoswallowslp. But he’s got so much more to share than hilariously relevant medical SLP memes. Will’s got a bit of a soapb...

Episode 11: How neuroplasticity influences treatment with Lauren Ball, MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-05-09T00:15:10

In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Ball to discuss how she weaves the 10 principles of neuroplasticity into her treatment plan. When developing a treatment plan and creating th...

Episode 10: Cough Assist with Sydney Parriott, MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-05-01T15:19:08

What is cough assist? Who is it for? Who can perform a cough assist? Why do a cough assist? What’s the purpose of the cough assist? Manual or mechanical? How do you get trained in i...

Episode 9: Living that PRN Life with Jen Hurst, MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-04-25T00:48:12

PRN: Abbreviation meaning "when necessary" (from the Latin "pro re nata", for an occasion that has arisen, as circumstances require, as needed (source: Listen

Episode 8: Cognitive & Language Evaluations on Inpatient Rehab Unit with Lauren Ball, MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-04-17T19:55:45

Lauren wraps up her amazing talk about inpatient rehab life with a run-down of the cognitive and language assessments that she uses on her unit. Then, she gets all inspiring and dro...

Episode 7: SLP life on the Inpatient Rehab Unit with Lauren Ball, MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-04-15T23:39:16

In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Ball to discuss what life is like on an inpatient rehab unit for an SLP.  Because Lauren has also worked in Skilled Nursing (SNF), she’s...

Episode 6: Swallow Evaluations and In-line Speaking Valves for Ventilation Patients with Sydney Parriott, MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-04-07T16:44:45

Part two of Sydney’s talk about in-line speaking valves concludes with her explanation of swallow evaluations with this population. Sydney also reveals the best and worst thing abou...

Episode 5: In-line Speaking Valves for Ventilator Patients with Sydney Parriott, MS CCC-SLP from 2019-04-04T22:33:51

Sydney discusses the importance of implementing in-line speaking valves for patients on a ventilator as part of the weaning process. In-line speaking valves also serve as an opportu...

Episode 4: Eval & Treatment with the Trach & Vent Population in LTACs with Jen Hurst MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-03-30T21:40:37

The conclusion of our discussion on the trach and vent population takes us through typical evaluation and treatment steps. Throughout part 1 and 2 of our discussion, a theme emerged...

Episode 3: Finding Your Feet with the Trach & Vent Population in LTACs with Jen Hurst MS, CCC-SLP from 2019-03-28T00:11:30

In SUP’s inaugural episode, I sit down with Jen Hurst MS, CCC-SLP to discuss her experience working in an LTAC (long term acute care hospital) with trach and vent patients. We cover...

Episode 2: What's Up with SUP? from 2019-03-16T15:16:58

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Episode 1: The Origin Story of the Speech Uncensored Podcast from 2019-03-16T14:03:50

Find out how the Speech Uncensored Podcast came to be and what to expect in future episodes as we dive deeper into the world of medical Speech and Language Pathology.