Speeching it Real

This episode features Jaimie Gant, a TBI specialist and private practice owner. On this episode, Jaimie shares her passion for all things brains, including TBIs, strokes, and more! She shares the why behind launching a private practice, some barriers she hit, and how she defines and encourages a new mindset around the term "medically based SLP." Jaimie is also letting us in on a project...

This episode features Katya Karabushin, she is a recent graduate of The University of Colorado, Boulder and newly titled CF SLP. On this episode, Katya shares her experiences as a graduate student intern in the public school and at a long term acute care. Join us in talking through through the different avenues in which she applied for her CFY, and tje invaluable advice she provides new graduates...

They are BACK! This episode features Kali Haney (2nd year graduate student) and Racquel Walsh (CFY SLP). On this episode our guests compare where they are now in their speech language pathology journeys to the last time they were on the podcasts, insights into their growth, and goals they have set for themselves for the upcoming year. Circle back to their original episode ( linked here ) to compar...

This episode features Theresa Richards, a medically based speech language pathologist with a passion for FEES, research, and continuing to support SLPs by providing education on various platforms. On this episode, Theresa shares the story of how she became interested in the field, navigating the medical arena that is speech pathology, and advice for SLPs on integrating EBP into your settings. You...

Our guest this week is Hayley Wank, new graduate and soon to be CFY SLP! On this episode we are just two friends catching up after our externships chatting through the struggle that is CF applications and navigating the world that is medical speech pathology intern. Hayley and I reflect on what we might have changed when applying to grad school - specifically as it relates to moving. You can follo...

This episode features Aimee Pina, who when this episode comes out will be 24 hours away from officially becoming a trilingual CF SLP. Today, she reflects back on her graduate school journey, where she sees herself in five years, and shares some insightful tips on managing feedback, and she would know having just experienced two feedback filled years! You can follow Aimee on Instagram @aimee.slpina...

This episode features Amanda Hardy, Molly McGuire, Mattie Kennedy, Grace Burnside, and MaC Chesley. Almost one year ago, these five SLP graduate students were rounding out their first year of grad school alongside me, tomorrow we graduate and start our careers as speech-language pathologists. One this episode, we reflect back on our two year journey, the highs, the lows and the laughs. I am honore...

This week is the one year anniversary of the pod AND one week from our graduation, so I thought it was the perfect time to dig into our time capsule and listen back to our first ever episode! You can follow our guests on IG below: @mollynmcguire @mkennnedy9 @grace_ryann11⁠ @amanda.heiderose Follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow your host, Christy Ubieta ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@christymarieu...

This episode features Michell Lee, a speech language pathology clinical fellow in a pediatric private practice setting. This week, Michelle shares details about choosing a private practice over a school setting for her CFY, she provides insight into using unique therapy materials, and she provides information about certifications/ASHA requirements surrounding CFs. For those interested in applying...

This episode features Grace Burnside, a second year speech language pathology graduate student at CU Boulder. This week Grace goes into detail about applying working in an inpatient/outpatient NICU and PICU as an graduate student intern. Grace shares the uniqueness of her experience including some of the opportunities to learn where many students don't AND what she found to be the most challen...

This episode features Tanvir Kalam, a second year speech language pathology graduate students at CU Boulder. This week he goes into detail about applying to, accepting, and interning at the VA Hospital. Tanvir explains gives great advice about applying the VA as an SLP intern and as a CFY! He also explains how the VA hospital is different than civilian hospitals - including that it's three set...

This episode features Molly McGuire and Mattie Kennedy, two second year speech pathology graduate students at CU Boulder. This week our two guests, and host Christy share their unique experiences during their internships in the public school and private schools. Each guests shares aspects they enjoyed, things they have learned along the way, what they didn't like, and so much more. If you are...

This episode features Andrea Toth, an Alsaska based SLP and her daughter, Danielle Toth, first year SLP graduate student at University of Utah. Andrea comes to us as a pediatric speech therapist, private practice owner, and mom of two. Danielle comes to us from the trenches of graduate school, daughter of Andrea, and a neonatal and research enthusiast. On this episode, we chat about the unique exp...

This episode features Kennedy Wilkins, a graduate student at UNC at Chapel Hill. On this episode, Kennedy provides insights into her speech language pathology graduate school experience, including the mistakes made waiting for acceptances. Through her experiences she encourages and promotes being open to the possibilities of all areas of the field. ! You can follow Kennedy @Kennisspeechie Follow u...

This episode features Michelle Andrews, a pediatric speech language pathologist, private practice owner, TPT and Boom learning account, and is a podcast host. On this episode, Michelle gives us tons of valuable information about opening a private practice, including going into details about gaining clients, navigating insurance policies, and obtaining materials! Michelle also goes into details abo...

This episode features Tracie Bearden, a brain injury advocate, specialist, and educator. Beyond her experiences working with traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients and in the acute care setting, Tracie has also had her own TBI experience that resulted in optic neuropathy and a mild-moderate hypoxic concussion. On this episode, Tracie details how this experience informs her treatment approaches, inf...

This episode features Samantha Bravo, a graduate student at Stony Brook University. Her areas of interest include adult acute care and dysphagia. Sam shares with us about her univeristies unique offerings, including a simulator to practice on, out placements for clinical, and more! We also throw in a fun this or that section to get to know Sam a little better! You can follow Sam @speechie.sam Foll...

This episode features George Barnes, a dysphagia specialist also known as dysphagia dude. On this episode, George teaches us the Mendelsohn and Masako swallow maneuvers, shares additional insights into working in a hospital, LTAC, and SNF, and how he created a decision journal to help recall thoughts and decisions made regarding clinical decisions. He also shares about a course he is offering abou...

This episode features Nashifa Momin, an Atlanta based CICU SLP. On this episode, Nashifa shares details about working in the CICU with infants and how to get your foot in the door. We also got into some conversations about CF licensure which lead me into some research for you all! Plus, we sprinkle in some conversations about the SLPD! You can find Nashifa on: - Instagram: @nashifa - Cookie Instag...

This episode features Amanda Stead and Jordan Tinsley, two wonderfully engaged and caring professors at Pacific University! On this episode, Jordan and Amanda discuss how their department has embedded DEIA practices into the culture of their program, including some questions asked during the interview process (for students AND faculty), and they give real world examples of how these practices look...

This episode features Marie Muratalla, adoringly known by her fans as thanksmorris on social media! On this episode, Marie advocates for connection with her clients, mindfulness and balance, and shares with us about the future of her social media powerhouse. She also drops an exclusive 2024 project she is working on! You can find Marie on: - Instagram @thanksmorris - Tiktok @thanksmorris - Youtube...

This episode features Chloe Hallowell, a Colorado based, home health Speech Language Pathologist! Have you always been interested in home health? Not sure exactly what it means to be an SLP in home health? Maybe you want to do your CF in this setting but aren't sure what supervision looks like or if you are a good candidate? Check out what Chloe has to say, she answers all these questions and...

This episode features Kevin Simmons, famously known as a speech therapist with a love for singing on Instagram! On this episode Kevin shares his speech journey, advice he wished he had taken, some chatter about our 2024 social media goals, AND, some honest encouragement to SLPs who are interested in a side hustle. You can find Kevin on: - Instagram @singingSLP - Tiktok @singingslp - Website: singi...

Part 2: This episode features Razi Zarchy, an educator, doctoral candidate, SLPD, ASL ally, and so much more. On this episode Razi and I discuss his work with the deaf and hard of hearing community, the curriculum he has been working on with Dr. Leah Geer, and some advice he has for those who are interested in working with Deaf and HoH populations. We also chatted about language deprivation - belo...

Part 1: This episode features Razi Zarchy, an educator, doctoral candidate, SLPD, ASL ally, and so much more. On this episode Razi shares with us his clinical doctorate experience, his role as an educator, and some kind words he shares with his graduate student clinicians. Razi and I just couldn't stop chatting, he had so many wonderful things to share and I couldn't cut it short - not to...