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370 – Improving NG Tube Placement: What Every Med SLP Should Know About the PatCom Introducer
If you’ve ever wondered, “Wait… are we as SLPs really allowed to be in the esophagus?” — this episode is for you. Theresa brings on two MedSLP Collective favorites, Christoph Schmitz, CEO of PatCom Medical, Inc, and Laura McWilliams, med SLP + board-certified...
369 – When the Research Meets Real Life: Pediatric Feeding, Family, and Feeding Tubes
Feeling all the feels around pediatric feeding disorders? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of Swallow Your Pride, Theresa Richard sits down with Dr. Jeanne Marshall—a clinician-researcher and passionate advocate for early intervention in pediatric...
368 – Exploring the Vital Role of Breathwork and Airway Health in Speech and Swallowing Challenges.
Raise your hand if you've ever felt like airway and breathwork live in some mysterious corner of our field that only a handful of people truly understand ♀️ Well... this episode might just be your flashlight. ✨ Theresa chats with with the incredibly knowledgeable—and...
367 – Beyond the Workbook: Engaging Patients with Meaningful, Tailored Therapy
When it comes to true community reentry after brain injury or stroke, real magic happens through teamwork—and Alexandra Arvidson, M.S., CCC-SLP, is here to show us how. In this episode, Alexandra shares her journey from feeling stuck on "SLP Island" to thriving as...
366 – From Stroke to Strength: How One Survivor is Rewriting the Recovery Story
In this episode of the Swallow Your Pride podcast, Theresa Richard sits down with Ali Mehreganfar—a stroke survivor, motivational speaker, and author who is redefining what recovery can look like. Ali shares his incredible journey from coma to comeback, offering a...
365 – The Diez Technique: Revolutionizing Dysphagia Care Through Breathing Coordination
In this episode of the "Swallow Your Pride" podcast, host Theresa Richard speaks with Roxann Diez Gross, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, an expert in dysphagia with over 38 years of experience. Dr. Gross discusses her innovative Diez technique, which focuses on the...
364 – Navigating the Complexities of ALS: A Deep Dive into Dysphagia and Airway Management with Dr. Lauren Tabor Gray
In this episode of the "Swallow Your Pride" podcast, host Theresa Richard speaks with Dr. Lauren Tabor Gray, a clinician scientist and assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Gray, who directs the Gray Research Lab, discusses her work on respiratory...
363 – From Research to Reality: How REST is Changing the Game for Swallowing Specialists
In this episode of the "Swallow Your Pride" podcast, host Theresa Richard engages with Dr. Stephanie Watts and Jessica Gregor, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S to discuss advancements in dysphagia care. They introduce the Esophageal CoLab and the Robust Esophageal Screening Test...
362 – From Parched to Perfect: The Game-Changer for Dry Mouth Relief with Aquoral
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...
361 – Beyond the Clinic: How animal models are changing dysphagia research with Dr. Michelle Ciucci
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...
360 – When Beauty Treatments Go Wrong: An SLP’s Warning About Cosmetic Botox Injections
"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...
359 – The truth about picky eaters: What every parent and SLP should know
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...
358 – Breaking the Voice Conference Mold: From hands-on workshops to innovative therapy approaches
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...
357 – Ice Cream That Heals? Meet Jeff Holtz, CEO of Thrive Ice Cream!
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...
356 – From Military Service to Med SLP Innovation: A Story of Grit & Growth
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...
355 – From SLP to Patient: A Journey That Will Change How You Practice – Vanessa Abraham, M.S., CCC-SLP
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...
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,...
353 – Why Your MBS Chair Could Make or Break Your Diagnostic Accuracy with Julie Kobak MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
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...
352 – Conversation Training Therapy: Faster, smarter voice therapy
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...
351 – Broad Horizons, Bold Moves: Calonda Henry on SLP Entrepreneurship, Advocacy, and Empowerment
What happens when a passion for helping others meets smart business strategy? Calonda Henry, CEO of Broad Horizons Speech Therapy shares how she turned her dedication to culturally responsive care and community impact into a ✨ thriving ✨ private practice–and she’s...