Speech Uncensored: A Speech Language Pathology Podcast

Sarah Baar is guest hosting this episode of the Speech Uncensored Podcast and her guest is Michelle Bourgeois! Meaningful speech therapy for dementia is possible! Using a person-centered philosophy is supported by research. Sarah and Michelle dive into assessment, goals, and treatment with this approach. Check out https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/140 to access an incredible list of...

Rinki joins Leigh Ann to chat about education vs expertise, advocacy, and impact. Check out https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/139 for more info!

Do you as a clinician ever feel like you’re recommending dysphagia diets and exercises, not knowing if you’re taking the best therapeutic approach for your patients? Does your workplace give pushback when you recommend dysphagia instrumental assessments? Allie and George are here to provide you with a step by step guide on how to get access to mobile FEES services in your clinical setting. After a...

Isabel Ramati joins Leigh Ann this week to discuss our role and responsibilities when conducting outpatient video swallow studies (may apply to FEES as well), how to obtain all relevant information needed for a comprehensive assessment, and factors to consider when making recommendations. Visit https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/137 to access resources, the discussion guide, and more...

Kara discusses her experience as a SLP graduate student turned patient, and how that experience shaped her SLP career. She talks about how she navigated graduate school with a brain injury, what helped her recovery the most, and how she now uses that experience to provide holistic and functional treatment for her patients. Visit https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/136 to access the sh...

Wes and Finn lay out some guidance on inclusion of queer and trans people in the medical field of speech-language pathology. In this episode they define what it means to be transgender and non-binary, share research on discrimination within healthcare, and provide steps you can take to incorporate LGBTQ+ inclusion in your practice. Visit https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/135 for acc...

Lauren describes the origins of her mentorship program, Heart 2 Heart. We take a deep dive into the goals of mentorship, the benefits, and the impact Heart 2 Heart is having on fostering confident and passionate SLPs. Visit https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/134 to access the discussion guide and other links in the show notes.

Shezena Shahid joins Leigh Ann to reflect on her top missteps as a new graduate entering the world of medical speech pathology after eight years of practice and ongoing growth. By sharing Shezena's learning experiences, she hopes to better prepare clinicians to avoid similar errors and navigate medical settings with confidence. Visit https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/133 to access t...

This episode provides a foundation to support clinicians endeavoring to establish influence to improve patient outcomes, facilitate dynamic multidisciplinary teamwork, and improve career trajectory. Clinicians seeking to transition to leadership or those who are already in authoritative positions may equally benefit from this talk. https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/132

As empathic professionals, SLPs create relationships with their clients.  When clients face chronic communication conditions, it is important for clinicians to know when to part ways even when ongoing progress is being made.  This episode will include a discussion about the reality of making this process possible. https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/131

Everyone who works in a healthcare field is motivated and inspired by the idea of helping others, and many of us are also interested in helping folks outside of our borders and outside of our cultures. But it can be challenging to identify what “helping” really means. Are you really helping, or does it just FEEL like you’re helping? After a decade of work with a rehabilitation center and special n...

In this Episode, Roz discusses mental health tips for caregivers during COVID-19. She stresses the importance of adequate sleep, self care, and understanding the documentation you need as a caregiver (i.e. advanced directives). Each of these factors contribute to mental health and Roz will give tips on how to maintain and prepare for each. Access the show notes with links to resources discussed in...

This week’s episode is a little different - Melissa interviews Leigh Ann on all things related to supervising graduate students during their clinical practicum.  Back in the day, Melissa was Leigh Ann’s graduate student. And now, Melissa is preparing to take on her first graduate student. Check out the great resources Melissa complied for supervision and the discussion guide at https://www.sp...

So you want to work in the neonatal intensive care unit? You may be surprised to know that it is not all sunshine and rainbows. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the NICU, the speech-language pathologist must navigate differing opinions on infant feeding through rapport building, establishing respect, and demonstrating the highest levels of professional competency. Visit the show notes for add...

We’re diving into the benefits of state associations with my guests, Meredith Harold and Susie Ternes. In the episode, you’ll learn about the roles Meredith and Susie play in the Kansas Speech and Hearing Association. If you’ve ever wondered what the purpose of state associations are, why they exist, and if it’s worth the dues, then I hope you’ll check out this episode. For access to links, resour...

Dana M. Bryant joins Leigh Ann Porter on the podcast to discuss use of the Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS) in her clinical care of patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) / traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dana explores the purpose and benefits of the scale, relevant research involving it, and implications of its use with patients who have experienced ABI/TBI. Visit the show notes for...

Heidi Spain joins Leigh Ann Porter this week to discuss the impact of vision on cognitive processes, the relationship between the vestibular system and vision, and how visual processing therapy addresses timing deficits. Visit the show notes for links, resources, and the discussion guide at https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/124

Rachel Archambault speaks about her dive into Trauma-Informed care as an SLP and how the main principles of T.I.C (trustworthiness, safety, empowerment, choice, & collaboration) can be applied to the medical speech setting and beyond. Visit the show notes for links, resources, and the discussion guide at https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/123

Jeff, a person with aphasia, and Melissa, his SLP discuss Jeff’s experience with his stroke and navigating the speech therapy world. Jeff discussed the top things he wished SLPs knew. We chat about the things that were helpful and the things that were not. Visit the show notes for additional resources mentioned in today's episode and the discussion guide: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastep...

How many patients have you had that complain of “brain fog”? (If you work with TBI, probably countless!) This episode introduces speech pathologists to the common symptom of cognitive fatigue after brain injuries. Leigh Ann and guest, Katie Brown, discuss the basics of cognitive fatigue, assessment using patient-reported outcome measures, and how SLPs can help their patients to conserve and manage...

Join Jordan Hazelwood, Rebecca Brown, and Leigh Ann Porter as they discuss ASHA Special Interest Groups (SIGs). SIGs provide a pathway to support networking, professional development, and advocacy for students, clinicians, and researchers. By getting involved in a SIG, professionals can mutually benefit from affiliation throughout their career. Visit the show notes for additional resources and the...

Michelle discusses etiologies, hardware, medication side effects, surgery complications, evaluation, and treatment for patients with dysphagia and cervical spinal cord injury. Check out the show notes at: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/119

Kate joins Leigh Ann to unpack the role of podcasts as vehicles to deliver continuing education for busy SLPs. Kate covers inside information on the process of going from providing CMHs to ASHA CEUs for her podcast, SLPNerdcast, and the importance of getting exposed to continuing education outside of our field. Our conversation veers into soapbox territory (the best) and we discuss getting outside...

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 this talk, listeners will be introduced to a variety of assessment tools and treatment approaches they may consider using when working with clients with agraphia.

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. In this talk, listeners will be introduced to a variety of assessment tools and treatment approaches they may consider using when working with clients with alexia.