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 links and resources, the discussion guide, and more!

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 all, you can’t fix what you can’t see! Check out https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/138 to access resources provided by Allie and George, the discussion guide for your very own Table Talk experience, and more!

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 tools for your SLP practice. 

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 show notes for resources mentioned in the episode and the Discussion Guide for your Uncensored Table Talks!

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 access to the show notes, resources, and the discussion guide for your Table Talks!

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 the Discussion Guide and additional resources in the show notes.

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