Swallow Your Pride Podcast

In Part 2 of this episode, Julie Huffman dives in to everything the SLP should be aware of when treating dysphagia and how we MUST include the esophagus. The post 034 – Julie Huffman M.A., CCC-SLP – Part 2: Esophageal Dysphagia: How Much Do You Really Know? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

In this episode, Julie Huffman dives in to everything the SLP should be aware of when treating dysphagia and how we MUST include the esophagus. The post 033 – Julie Huffman M.A., CCC-SLP – Part 1: Esophageal Dysphagia: How Much Do You Really Know? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

In this episode, Dr. Debra Suiter is here to set the record straight. We dive into the research that was the impetus for the Yale Swallow Protocol, who is it for, who is it NOT for, and Dr. Suiter answers questions about the YSP submitted by our Patreon supporters. The post 032 – Debra Suiter Ph. D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, F-ASHA – The Yale Swallow Protocol: What Exactly Is It, How Do I Do It, The Impetu...

In this episode, we discuss Karen Sheffler’s excellent rebuttal blog post on swallowstudy.com and also discuss an SLP Action Plan, and how we can grow from this article to advocate and educate our colleagues. The post 031 – Karen Sheffler M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Setting the Record Straight On the WashPo Article on 2/25/18, Now How Do We Use This To Our Advantage? An SLP Action Plan to Encourage Edu...

In part 2 of this episode, we continue to discuss how and why to form a trach team in your facility. We discuss challenges that SLPs face when dealing with trach patients, the benefits of forming a trach team, and the SLPs role in improving speech and swallowing in these patients with tracheostomies.  (listen to part […] The post 030 – Carmin Bartow, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Part 2 – How to Form a “T...

In part 1 of this episode with Carmin Bartow, we discuss how and why to form a trach team in your facility. The post 029 – Carmin Bartow, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Part 1 – How to Form a “Trach Team” in Your Hospital: Utilizing a Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach to Improve Outcomes in Both Speech AND Swallowing For Patients With Tracheostomies appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

In this episode, we discuss the Importance of multi-disciplinary care with other professionals, treating the entire person, and why SLPs are so resistant to FEES. The post 028 – Tiffany Turner, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S – The Importance of Multi-Disciplinary Care with Other Professionals, Treating the Entire Person, and Why Are SLPs So Resistant to FEES? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

Caroline Brindo discusses the underuse of the MBSS. We have this wonderful tool, and so many SLPs are not using it to it’s fullest potential. The post 027 – Caroline M. Brindo, MA/CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Are We Using the MBSS To It’s Fullest Potential? A Day In The Life Of A Mobile MBSSer. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

Diane Bahr is a visionary with a mission. For more than 30 years, she has treated children and adults with feeding, motor speech, and mouth function problems. The post 026 – Diane Bahr, M.S., CCC-SLP, CIMI – PEDS! Lip Ties and Tongue Ties and Buccal Ties, Oh My! Typical Mouth and Airway Development in Utero to 7 Years appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

Tune in as we discuss the roadblocks that both acute care *AND* SNF SLPs face, and how we can build that bridge to boost continuity of care with special guest Brenda Arend, M.A., CCC-SLP. The post 024 – Brenda Arend, MA, CCC-SLP – The Dueling Banjos of Dysphagia: Why Didn’t My Patient Get a Swallow Study at the Hospital and What Can Be Done About It? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

Dr. Eric Blicker discusses some really interesting research on the SLPs role in assessing and treating LPRD and its link to the COPD population. The post 023 – Eric Blicker CCC-SLP.D BCS-S – When A Cough Can Mean 1,000 Things: Discovering The Link Between COPD, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease, And Dysphagia. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

Walt Fritz breaks down the history of manual therapy, use of myofascial release, and using a patient directed approach in treating dysphagia. The post 022 – Walt Fritz, PT – The Inter- and Intra-rater Reliability of Palpation, Myofascial Release, and Manual Therapy using a Patient Directed Approach. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

In this episode, Dr. Martin Brodsky discusses when to assess or screen for swallowing function post extubation. The post 021 – Martin B. Brodsky Ph. D., Sc. M., CCC-SLP, F-ASHA – Crash ‘n’ Burn: Ending The 24 Hour Wait Time For Post-Extubation Assessment appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

Dan Weinstein talks about how to present a case on social media in order to get the best and most appropriate responses from your peers. The post 020 – Dan Weinstein, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Case Presentation on Social Media, Decision Making, Documentation, and Making Appropriate Referrals appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

In this episode with Russ Campbell from Ampcare, we learn all about parameters, placement, and plasticity! The post 019 – Russ Campbell, PT, CEO of Ampcare – IIb or not IIb – The Role of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Applied to Patients with Dysphagia appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

In this episode, Selena Reese discusses why we need instrumentals and where to even begin with creating a FEES program. The post 018 – Selena Reece, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S – Does Starting a FEES Program Sound Like Too Daunting Of a Task? Here Are All Things To Consider. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

In this episode with Jamie Fisher, we discuss some tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation FAQs as they relate to dysphagia. The post 017 – Jamie D. Fisher PhD, CCC-SLP Part 2! Trach/Vent FAQs: Do Trachs Cause Dysphagia? Is The Blue Dye Test Accurate? Why FEES In This Population? appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

In this episode with Jamie Fisher, we discuss how to transition to being a MedSLP the ethical way because there is a right and a WRONG way! The post 016 – Jamie D. Fisher, PhD, CCC-SLP Keeping it Real: Transitioning to being a Medical SLP the Right (Ethical) Way appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

In this episode, we are with Rebecca Levy in Part 2 where we discuss ALL things thickened liquids – the good, the bad, and the ugly! The post 015 – Rebecca Levy M.S. CCC-SLP Thickened Liquids: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Waller of Dysphagia Cafe to discuss all of the happenings in LA at the 2017 ASHA Convention! We also discuss some of the “Best Of” Dysphagia Cafe! To learn more about the Medical SLP Collective, an exclusive community for Medical SLPs with new peer-reviewed resources, handouts, and […] The post 014 – Dysphagia Cafe meets The Swallow Your Pride Podcast Liv...

Rebecca goes through all 17 components of the MBSimp and provides evidence-based exercises for each swallowing impairment. The post 013 – Rebecca Levy M.S. CCC-SLP – Exercises, Exercises & More Exercises! Evidence-Based Treatment for Every Swallowing Impairment appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

In this episode, we discuss the editorial – “When endoscopy is an option, what would you choose?” the safety of FEES, what SLPs should know about LPR/GERD, and a food- not medicine -solution. The post 012 – Dr. Jonathan Aviv: What SLPs Should Know about the Relationship Between Reflux and Dysphagia, the Safety of FEES, and the Acid Watcher Diet. appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast .

In this episode, we discuss how we can advocate for our patients AND our field. Hillary Cooper tells us how she has been successful with educating other professions and getting them on board and collaborating with us on our dysphagia treatment plans. The post 011 – Hillary Cooper, MA – CCC-SLP – Dysphagia Island Can Be a Lonely Place – Why It’s So Important to Build Bridges With Your Interdiscipli...

Dr. Catriona Steele is an incredible, internationally known, ASHA Fellow who is currently a researcher at the Toronto Rehab Institute. She had 10 years of experience as a medical SLP before pursuing her PhD, and she is still very much involved at the clinical level in our field. Dr. Steele has over 80 peer-reviewed publications, […] The post 010 – Catriona Steele Ph. D., CCC-SLP, F-ASHA – The Inte...

In this episode, we discuss the cost of instrumental assessments, and how they are not only a cost savings, but can be revenue generating, and also the financials associated with therapy materials, as well as where to locate all of the regulations. The post 009 – Edgar Vincent Clark, M. Ed. CCC-SLP – The Financials Involved in Managing Dysphagia, and How instrumental Assessments Can Not Only Be a...