First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights

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Beyond “Won’t”: Trauma, Regulation, and Collaborative Care

Trauma-sensitive care and interprofessional collaboration to better support children and families. Guest: Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC, and Allissa Younan, MS, OTR

Oct 1
1 h 09 min

The Confident EI SLP: Feeding, Coaching, and Real-Life Care with Margaryta Kuzmin

Learn from Margaryta’s "C.O.N.F.I.D.E.N.T." EI SLP framework to support functional, collaborative, and family-centered intervention. Guest: Margaryta Kuzmin, MA, CCC-SLP

Sep 22
1 h 23 min

Busting Concussion Myths: What SLPs Need to Know

Unpack the myths, realities, and clinical considerations surrounding pediatric concussions with an interprofessional team from The University of Tulsa's Concussion Center

Sep 15
1 h 24 min

Finding Your Voice: Advocacy and PFD in Schools with Mary Dooher

Explore the realities of addressing dysphagia and pediatric feeding disorder in schools. Guest: Mary Dooher, MA, CCC-SLP, Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Spee

Sep 8
1 h 11 min

Beyond the Echo: Honoring Autistic Communication with Farwa Husain

Practical strategies for supporting autistic communicators. Guest: Farwa Husain, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTu

Sep 1
1 h 08 min

Culturally Responsive Practices Transform Outcomes with Samantha Dudding

Gain actionable strategies to support more inclusive, culturally responsive, and family-centered practice. Guest: Samantha Dudding, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for

Aug 25
1 h 06 min

Training Pediatric SLPs for Community Impact with Paula Pineda

What does it take to prepare pediatric SLPs in serving diverse communities? Guest: Paula V. Pineda, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Spee

Aug 18
1 h 21 min

Language, Literacy, and the Path to Reading Success with Heather Ramsdell

What role do SLPs play with literacy development? Guest: Heather L. Ramsdell, PhD, CCC-SLP, CALT, QIT Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch

Aug 11
1 h 04 min

Celebrating ASHFoundation: 80 Years of Advancing Clinical Practice

Learn how the ASHFoundation is stepping up amidst research funding cuts. Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In this special l

Aug 9
1 h 02 min

NICU to EI with the Hospital-to-Home Systems Change Team

Learn how to support NICU graduates as they transition from the hospital to home. Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube What hap

Aug 4
1 h 13 min

Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC)

What is the ASLP Interstate Compact and what does it mean for SLPs? Guest: Susan Adams, Esq., CAE, Director of State Legislative & Regulatory Affairs at ASHA Earn 0.10

Jul 28
1 h 05 min

Debunking Baby-Led Weaning | Kelsey Thompson

Understanding the research, benefits, and limitations of Baby-Led Weaning. Guest: Kelsey Thompson, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy

Jul 21
1 h 02 min

The Intersection of Mental Health and Adolescent Language with Kary Mirasola

How do mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression influence language and communication? Guest: Kary Mirasola, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this epis

Jul 14
1 h 08 min

Enthusiastic Bilingual Evaluations en Acción with Damaris Sánchez Rivera

Gain practical strategies to gather meaningful information during bilingual evaluations. Guest: Damaris Sánchez Rivera, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode

Jul 7
1 h 09 min

Burdens and Blessings of Feeding Tubes | Claire Reilly

An interprofessional conversation on supporting families through the emotional and practical realities of tube feeding. Guest: Claire Reilly, RD, PhD Candidate Earn 0.1

Jun 30
1 h 14 min

Professional Collaboration and Shared Creation for School-based SLPs with Mary Mitchell

Have you ever heard of the term “shared-creation” or wondered how it applies to effective collaboration for school-based SLPs? Guest: Mary Mitchell, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0

Jun 23
1 h 13 min

Caregiver Coaching for AAC with Daj Mitchell

Connect the dots between AAC caregiver coaching and adult learning. Guest: Daj Mitchell, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch

Jun 16
1 h 06 min

Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing with Margo Kinzer Courter

Explore the ripple effect of early speech and language skills on literacy development. Guest: Margo Kinzer Courter, MBA, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for thi

Jun 9
1 h 13 min

Language and Music Create Magic with Corinne Zmoos

Musical speech therapy techniques for the non-musical SLP. Guest: Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtu

Jun 2
1 h 23 min

The Power of Breastmilk with Dr. Richard Noel

Dive into the science behind the power of breastmilk and how it applies clinically. Guest: Dr. Richard Noel, MD, PhD Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Th

May 26
1 h 04 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Hi Michelle and Erin!! I absolutely LOVE your podcast! My name is Julia and I’m an SLP, I met you back at ASHA New Orleans with my SLP mom! I listen to your podcast every week and even go back and listen to older episodes I haven’t heard! I’m an early intervention SLP in Washington State. You have both inspired me so much to continue my lifelong journey of learning! Some of the passions that you have helped me foster are around AAC, neurodiversity, floortime, pediatric feeding, parent coaching, counseling and so much more! Thank you for filling up my cup every week! Much love to you all and all that you do💛💛💛

Julia McMichael, SLP · Feb 2023

Hi Michelle and Erin! I just want to thank you so much for sharing your joy and information with SLPs all over the world. In the last year, I switched from skilled nursing to EI, and with the help of your podcasts and resources, I’ve felt confident in my transition. It’s because of you I know of neurodiversity affirming care, as this was not even discussed when I was in grad school. It’s because of you I have 8 kids on my caseload who are getting AAC device trials or are ready to receive their own device because you educated us on the companies and resources available to us. You both have touched the lives of thousands of clients you’ve never met just by creating this platform. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!

lostvegas533 · Jan 2023

A lot of podcasts are fun or informative but it’s hard to find ones that are both. First Bite does just that! It tackles current issues in the field and teaches in a way that’s effective but enjoyable. I love that it gives you tangible ideas that you can implement immediately and doesn’t just reiterate information that hasn’t been tried out. Professionals who are actually practicing give you the best and most up to date tidbits and you feel like you are part of the conversation.

Slplife7842 · Nov 2021

First Bite is one of my go-to SLP podcasts. I love the variety of topics covered, the different topics and knowledge areas of the guests, and the real conversational style of this podcast!

AmyGSLP · Oct 2021

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