Speech Uncensored: A Speech Language Pathology Podcast

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Episode 35: Past, Present and Future of Aphasia Therapy with Audrey Holland, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA-F Nov 12, 2019

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Dr. Audrey Holland has made substantial contributions to our field and joins Leigh Ann to discuss the past, present, and future of Aphasia therapy with a special focus on person centered care. In today’s talk, we cover select aphasia assessments and therapy protocols that focus on what a person with Aphasia can do, rather than focusing on the deficits. Dr. Holland has had a prolific career and even attempting to cover a fraction of her work during today’s talk was challenging. There’s just so much! So dive into the show notes for access to more of Dr. Holland’s work. Visit: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e15-past-present-future-of-aphasia-therapy-with-audrey-holland-phd-ccc-slp-asha-f

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Episode 34: Transition From Medical to School Setting with Marisha McGrorty, MS, CCC-SLP Nov 07, 2019

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Marisha and Leigh Ann join forces to provide a guide for SLPs wishing to transition from the medical setting to the school-based setting. Marisha is an organizational wizard and brings her knowledge of the unique skills necessary to flourish in the schools to today’s episode. If you’ve ever contemplated making the leap, then this discussion is a great place to start to learn skills that will keep you ahead of the curve. Visit the show notes for more resources: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e14-transition-from-medical-to-school-setting-with-marisha-mcgorty-ms-ccc-slp

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Episode 33: Preparing Voice Clinicians to Support Speakers Along the Gender Spectrum with Voice Therapy Roundtable Oct 30, 2019

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In this podcast we will be discussing the development and evolution of a three day course on Transgender voice and communication taught by the presenters Christie Block, Leah Helou and Sandy Hirsch. They will be discussing course content and development as well as the changes that they make annually to the course in order to meet the needs of a rapidly changing gender environment. The podcast will underscore the importance of anyone serving the gender diverse community to not only hone and maintain their clinical skills in voice, but to develop and be sensitive to not just cultural competence, but the broader meaning of cultural humility. Visit the show notes for additional useful resources at: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e13-preparing-voice-clinicians-to-support-speakers-across-the-gender-spectrum-with-christie-block-ma-ms-ccc-slp-leah-b-helou-phd-ccc-slp-sandy-hirsch-ms-ccc-slp

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Episode 32: Demystifying Voice Banking with Michelle Wheeler, MS, CCC-SLP Oct 22, 2019

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Michelle Wheeler returns to demystify voice banking on episode 32! Michelle took my rudimentary understanding of voice banking and expanded it to include message banking. With the tools in the show notes on www.speechuncensored.com, you can learn how to get your patients started in preserving their voice before becoming lost to progressive neurodegenerative disease processes. Our voice carries so much of our personality, it becomes crucial to preserve what we can to keep our identity strong. Message banking can be a very rewarding process for the patient and their loved ones. Knowing when to present the information and encourage your patient towards this endeavor is a fine balance. It helps if you, the clinician, dive into message and voice banking on your own! So check out the resources and make some recordings of your own! You can even donate your voice for others to use with their SGD. Check out the show notes on https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e12-demystifying-voice-banking-with-michelle-wheeler-ms-ccc-slp

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Episode 31: Become a Traveling Medical SLP with Julia Kuhn, MS CCC-SLP Oct 15, 2019

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Ever thought about hitting the road and taking travel assignments? Wondering how to make the travel lifestyle a full-time gig? Julia Kuhn of “The Traveling Traveler” fame is joining Leigh Ann to discuss the nuts and bolts of short-term travel assignments. Julia will reveal how to get a job as a traveling therapist and how to determine if the travel opportunity is lucrative. Julia also discusses the characteristics and skills that make a good traveler and if traveling is a good decision for your career. Check out the show notes at https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e11-become-a-traveling-medical-slp-with-julia-kuhn-ms-ccc-slp for links to Julia’s resources.

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Episode 30: “Meta-Therapy:” How Conversation Shapes Therapeutic Response with Leah Helou, PhD, CCC-SLP Oct 08, 2019

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Join Dr. Leah Helou as she presents the concept of “meta-therapy” as a fourth dimension of voice therapy. There is direct therapy, indirect therapy, and counseling - “meta-therapy” is the conversation that shapes therapeutic outcomes. As Dr. Helou is a voice-specialized SLP, our conversation centers mostly on how meta-therapy can shape voice therapy outcomes. However, wouldn’t this concept be applicable in all areas of our field? Shouldn’t we be empowering patients in aphasia therapy, motor speech therapy, and cognitive-linguistic therapy to take control and ownership of the therapy process? Listen and learn how to apply the principles of meta-therapy to improve patient outcomes in therapy. Visit the show notes for more useful resources: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e10-meta-therapy-how-conversation-shapes-therapeutic-response-with-leah-b-helou-phd-ccc-slp

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Episode 29: Essential Skills to Overcome Burnout in Rehab with TaVona Denise Boggs, PT & Life Coach Oct 01, 2019

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TaVona provides tips and techniques to overcome burnout and thrive in the healthcare industry. What is Burnout? I mean, do we even need to define it? Aren’t we all pretty intimate with what it feels like? Burnout is more than just dissatisfaction with your work - it’s emotional exhaustion, detachment, and feelings of decreased personal achievement. This episode moves beyond describing the effects of burnout to skills and techniques you can implement to increase career engagement and establish work/life boundaries. Turn the table on needless suffering at the hands of burnout and become empowered! TaVona is our guide to learn how in this episode of the Speech Uncensored Podcast. Visit the show notes for more useful information: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e9-essential-skills-to-overcome-burnout-in-rehab-with-tavona-denise-boggs-pt

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Episode 28: Pathway to a Medical Clinical Fellowship with Lindsey Heidrick, CCC-SLPD, Courtney Heitz, MA CCC-SLP, Caitlin Dunbar, MA, CCC-SLP, & Jacob McKinley, MHS, CCC-SLP Sep 24, 2019

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This episode will provide the unique opportunity for listeners to hear from Dr. Lindsey Heidrick and a round table discussion with Jacob McKinley, Caitlin Dunbar, and Courtney Heitz on obtaining a medical clinical fellowship. Lindsey starts off the episode describing the advice she provides graduate students who are interested in beginning their careers in the medical speech and language pathology setting. We discuss the relevant coursework a student would need, and the benefit of taking certifications while still a student (save some money and get an edge on your competition). Lindsey discusses dedicated CF positions (something I didn’t really know existed) as an option to aim for after graduate school.
The roundtable with Jacob, Caitlin, and Courtney offers real life examples of how these three SLPs obtained CFs in a competitive level 1 trauma hospital. The trio describes their experiences applying for jobs and what they did to set themselves apart from the competition and stand out to the hiring manager. Visit the show notes for more useful resources: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e8

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Episode 27: Delivering Evidence-Based Treatment Using Tactus Therapy Apps with Megan Sutton, MS, RSLP, CCC-SLP (C) Sep 17, 2019

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Megan Sutton joins us for an in depth look at a few of her Tactus Therapy apps. Megan is passionate about connecting clinicians with evidence-based tools to treat aphasia. Over the past 9 years, Megan has built and refined some of the best tools on the digital market to address expressive and receptive language needs. In today’s talk, Megan highlights the specific evidence-based techniques that support each app. For example, in the Naming Therapy app, Megan consulted the literature regarding PCA (Phonological components analysis), SFA (Semantic Feature Analysis), and RET (Response Elaboration Training). Join us as Megan reveals that including evidence-based treatment and patient-centered care are achievable in everyday practice. Visit the show notes for more useful information at speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e7-delivering-evidence-based-treatment-using-tactus-therapy-apps-with-megan-sutton-ms-ccc-slp-c

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Episode 26: More Than Pitch: A Holistic Approach to Voice Feminization with Joy Musser, PhD, CCC-SLP Sep 10, 2019

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Dr. Joy Musser has spent her SLP career focused on providing high quality voice therapy services. Within the last few years, Joy has been focused on reaching an under-served population in our field - transgender voice therapy. In this episode, Joy discusses the evolution of her private practice from providing all types of voice therapy to focusing solely on transgender voice therapy and now, having a waitlist for these services. Joy outlines the indirect communication techniques that are part of her therapy and recognizes that transgender voice therapy is more than just matching a pitch. Join us to learn more about this unique and under-served population and how the specialized training Speech & Language Pathologists complete makes us excellent candidates to provide quality transgender voice therapy. Visit the show notes for more useful resources on https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e6-more-than-pitch-a-holistic-approach-to-voice-feminization-with-joy-musser-phd-ccc-slp

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