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242 – LANA Certified SLPs? Count us in!
In episode 242 of SYP, I have the privilege of talking with Mallory Moore, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, CLT-LANA. Dr. Moore shares her journey through LANA certification.
241 – Managing Secretions with SWIK: The Oral Suction System with Rebecca Altounain
In episode 241 of SYP, I have the privilege of talking with Rebecca Altounian, the CEO and Founder of SWIK™ Oral Suction System, a novel device to manage oral secretions in the mouth.
240 – Mealtime Considerations for Patients with Dementia with Erin Butler, MS, CCC-SLP
When dysphagia meets dementia, SLPs play a vital role on the interdisciplinary team and should be a corner stone in care until end of life in this population.
Dive Deep Into The Issues That Speech-Language Pathologists Face When Working With Patients With Swallowing Disorders.

We’ll discuss many controversial topics in order to provide the LATEST evidence-based treatment strategies, and create a community of dysphagia clinicians who want to consume incredibly valuable insight and information.
Our goal is to allow you to #swallowyourpride, and be open and willing to try the latest in evidence based treatment approaches by learning from experts and researchers in our field in order to create the best outcomes for our patients who need it most!
Episodes
224 – The True Price of Unstandardized Dysphagia Assessment – Julie Peterson MS/CCC-SLP and Steven Sireci, MD
In episode 224 of SYP, I do a deep dive with Julie Peterson, MS, CCC-SLP, and radiologist, Dr. Steven Sireci, MD about the true price of the burden of dysphagia.
223 – The SLP's Role in Trachs, Vents, and Respiratory Compromise – Dr. Lori Burkhead Morgan
Dr. Burkhead Morgan has decades of experience working in a level 1 trauma center and other medical settings serving vent-dependent patients and she is sharing tons of valuable insights and stories from her experience in this episode!
220 – Being an Educated, Risk-Taking SLP – Tim Zmudka MS, CCC-SLP
Tim Zmudka, MS, CCC-SLP is sharing how he flipped the script for his facilities and scored a $38k grant to get FEES onsite!
219 – Beyond the Burn: Standardizing SLP Practice Part 2
Morgan and Lori share the historical role of the SLP in the burn population and how they created a protocol from their clinical experience, collaboration with PT/OT colleagues, and applying research.
218 – Beyond the Burn: Standardizing SLP Practice – Part 1
If the burn unit is uncharted territory for your SLP program, you’re not alone! Morgan Billinger, MS, CCC-SLP, and Lori Skinner, MS, CCC-SLP are joining me for episode 218 to change that!
217 – Parameters and Protocol: The Deal Makers in NMES – Teresa Biber Lomonte MS.CCC-SLP
What if you had a tool that could help you help more patients to get great outcomes in a shorter amount of time?
216 – “We Just Don't Have A Lot of Aspiration Pneumonia Here”: Wisdom from a Veteran Critical Care SLP
Imagine a world where doctors request a pre-op dysphagia screen on every patient, every patient gets adequate oral care, and your colleagues request co-treats with you for optimal positioning and alertness for your patients. Sound like a dream? Not for Jo Puntil!
215 – Mastering Manual Therapy with Walt Fritz
With over 20 years of experience, Walt Fritz, PT, is sitting down to take a deep dive into all things manual therapy with me.
214 – Women in Medicine: The Latest in Laryngology – Inna Husain, MD
You may know her as @voicedok from TikTok where she shares edu-taining videos on all things laryngology, and Dr. Inna Husain is sitting down to share the latest in her field of specialty.
213-Advocacy, Marketing, and Strategy: Crafting the Clinic of Your SLP Dreams
Megan Parsons takes us on her journey of advocacy, marketing, and strategy that is Crafting the Clinic of Your SLP Dreams.
212-Evolution of Pediatric Feeding from a “Seasoned SLP”
Dr. Ruth Stonestreet is a self-proclaimed “seasoned SLP” and has spent the majority of her career serving the pediatric feeding population.
211 – Forging a (Speech) Path in the CVICU
Routine post-operative FEES? Could it be the future of the SLP role in the CVICU?
210 – Heat Moisture Exchangers: Are Trach Patients Overlooked?
Dr. Alan Shikani joins me to talk about the benefits and details of the Shikani Heat Moisture Exchangers (HMEs) for tracheostomized patients.
209-Get Rolling with the Shakanki Speaking Valve
Dr. Alan Shikani Get's Rolling with the Shakanki Speaking Valve. He gives us an in-depth look at his creation, the Shikani Speaking Valve.
208-Infant Feeding Performance: What does a cough really mean?
In episode 208, Katlyn McGrattan, PhD, CCC-SLP, shares insights into her fascinating research: Establishing Normative Values for Signs of Aspiration in Non-Dysphagic Infants.
207 – Thriving as a SLP Grad Student in Today's World – Emily Rankin
Emily Rankin is sharing her story that takes her from ultrasound tech to SLP Grad Student and the MedSLP Collective Member of the Month.
206-You Asked, She Answered! Question and Answer Session with Theresa Richard
Swallow Your Pride podcast listeners submitted questions for the podcast creator, Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, in celebration of the 200th episode and 4 year anniversary of the podcast and she's answering each question in episode 206!
205 – Acute Clinical Fellowships: How to Create One and How to Land One
In this week’s episode of SYP, I have the honor of talking with 3 SLPs from Tampa General Hospital. They discuss their experiences of creating a brand new CF position, mentoring CFs, and landing your dream acute CFY.
204 – The Tale of Two Dysphagia Survivors: How a Support Group Can Make All the Difference with Maggie Donaker, MS CCC-SLP, Kristin Winter, MEd CCC-SLP, Len Amato, and Tom LaGreca
Maggie Donaker and Kristin Winter have partnered together to share about their virtual support group for people living with dysphagia, Dysphagia Digest.
203 – Effectively Advocate by Understanding Reimbursement with Lyndsay Parker, MS, CCC-SLP
Lyndsay Parker, MS, CCC-SLP is giving us the details on reimbursement and billing in the SNF setting to empower SLPs to advocate more effectively, gain the respect of their colleagues, and get the tools they need to do their job without begging every time a patient needs a FEES or MBSS.