Speech Uncensored: A Speech Language Pathology Podcast

165: MedConcerns app: Promoting Healthcare Equality for People with Aphasia Hilary Sample, MA, CCC-SLP and Steven Richman MD

Hilary and Steve join Leigh Ann on the podcast to discuss the development of the MedConcerns app to help healthcare providers and families overcome the challenges of unde

164: Mealtime Modifications for Individuals with Dementia with Erin Butler, M.S. CCC-SLP

Eating and drinking brings pleasure to most; however, dementia can bring about significant changes in one’s communication, cognition, sensation, appetite and ability to e

Reimagining Functional Neurological Disorder: Moving Beyond the 'Psychogenic' Label with Catherine Gregory, CPSP, PhD, MSLP, BSc

Dr Cath Gregory chats about the latest evidence in Functional Neurological Disorders and the speech-language pathologist’s role when working with people with Functional N

162: “My colleague said I can’t use PROMs” with Sarah Baar, MA, CCC-SLP

Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are a powerful assessment and outcome measurement tool in a person-centered approach - but many SLPs are not yet using this tool

161: Complex dysphagia in Outpatient Rehab with Carolyn Abraham, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLT

Carolyn and Leigh Ann catch up about outpatient life and then Carolyn deep-dives into a day in the life of a SLP working in an Outpatient Neuro setting, treating complex

160: Advocating Even When It’s Hard with Irine Chacko MS CCC-SLP

As SLPs, we need to advocate for our patients even when it’s hard. Irine Chacko joins Leigh Ann on the podcast to describe her experience during COVID-19 that changed her

159: Thinking Outside the Box: Increasing Students’ Confidence/Competence in Dysphagia Management at the Graduate Level with Ainsley S. Martin, MS, CCC-SLP

Ainsley Martin joins Leigh Ann on the podcast to discuss grad students and dysphagia preparedness. The majority of graduates from speech pathology graduate programs do no

158: Understanding the Role of Lymphedema in Head and Neck Cancer with Brooke Beilman, MS, CCC-SLP, Clinical Doctorate Student

Brooke joins Leigh Ann on the podcast to discuss the role of lymphedema in acute and chronic issues faced by people with head and neck cancer. Topics include causation, p

157: Practicing at the Top of Your Scope in the SNF Setting and Dignifying Long-Term Care with Hannah Allen, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Hannah and Leigh Ann discuss the bad rap SNFs get. Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) often have a negative stereotype and are considered a less prestigious setting of the

156: How to structure EBP for Patient Centered Success with Ingrid Desormes, MA SLP

What does it mean to provide care in diverse spaces? Ingrid and Leigh Ann discuss what is possible for achieving outcomes in spaces not researched. Ingrid discusses the ‘

155: Colorado Motor Speech Framework with Allison Hilger, PhD, CCC-SLP

Dr. Allison Hilger joins Leigh Ann to talk about the origin of the Colorado Motor Speech Framework and how to use it in clinical practice. Dr. Hilger also discusses curre

154: Combating Stage Fright in Dementia Care with Adria Thompson MA, CCC-SLP

In this episode, we explore the concept of staging in dementia using scales such as the Global Deterioration Scale, which helps guide our understanding of disease progres

153: Brain Injury Program Development with Allison Frederick, M.S., CCC/SLP, CBIST

Allison discusses the importance of person-centered program development for folks with acquired brain injury, and empowering all clinicians to work on developing and impl

152: The One Thing: Empathy in Uncomfortable Situations with Lauren Hermann MS, CCC-SLP

This episode is about empathy in uncomfortable situations (e.g. when colleagues challenge your practice, patients get angry with your recommendations, doctors/nurses push

151: The One Thing: Death Positive Practices with Stephanie Johnson MS, CCC-SLP

My guest, Stephanie Johnson, wants SLPs, future SLPs, and basically everyone to know that the end matters! Our field is uniquely positioned to advocate and support a new

150: The One Thing: Practicing Humanity with Monica Lupo M.A., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, CDP, LSVT-C

Remember that we’re all humans before we’re therapists. This is not only our cue to listen and counsel as appropriate, but our reminder to ask the patient how they’re doi

149: The One Thing: Interdisciplinary care in the inpatient rehabilitation setting with Tyler Roman MA, CCC-SLP

One area my guest, Tyler Roman feels speech therapy sometimes struggles is fitting into the IPR puzzle. Many patients want to focus on motor recovery and are not yet expe

148: The One Thing: Access with Julie Fechter MS, CCC-SLP

Buckle up for a wild ride on this week's conversation regarding access to education, tools, resources for speech and language pathologists. Julie is also interested in ho

147: Finding Your One Thing in the Adult Medical Field with Rinki Varindani Desai MS CCC-SLP, CBIS, CDP

Rinki wants you to know that your “one thing” may constantly change - as you, your interests, skills, and practices evolve with time. You can work towards finding and ach

146: The One Thing: SLPs + ADLs + Dementia with Adria Thompson MA, CCC-SLP

When asked what the hardest part of caring for an individual with dementia, many caregivers will respond with some aspect of an activity of daily living (ADL).  Many of t