In this episode of “Swallow Your Pride,” host Theresa Richard interviews Alyssa Antcliff, SLP and CEO of IndiAide. Alyssa shares her journey from clinician to tech entrepreneur, introducing IndiAide’s evidence-based remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) platform for speech-language pathologists. They discuss how RTM bridges therapy and home care, improves patient adherence, and creates new reimbursement opportunities […]

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In this episode of the Swallow Your Pride podcast, Theresa sits down with the founder of Melospeech (yes, that Melospeech!) to talk about her journey from overwhelmed CF to innovative entrepreneur building tech that finally makes documentation easier.

If you’re an SLP who’s done being bogged down by daily notes and wants to get back to focusing on actual clinical work, then this is for you.

Bonus: Givona is generously offering Swallow Your Pride listeners a FREE subscription to the SLPeaceBot™! Just visit https://www.slpeace.com and use code: PEACE4ME! at checkout.

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In this episode of "Swallow Your Pride," Nicole Scafura, a speech-language pathologist and certified neonatal therapist in a New York City Level IV NICU shares her unique career journey from adult care to pediatric feeding and swallowing. She discusses the complexities of NICU decision-making, and highlights the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork and trauma-informed family support. She also addresses building trust within established teams, overcoming imposter syndrome, and her passion for mentorship and education, offering insights for SLPs interested in medically complex pediatric care.

Get the show notes: https://syppocdast.com/379

Links:

https://neonataltherapists.com
https://igniteneonatalmentoringprogram.com
https://Infantfeedingspecialists.com

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Samantha Elandary, MA, CCC-SLP, founder and CEO of the Parkinson Voice Project—and the powerhouse behind the SPEAK OUT!® therapy program. From her early days as an SLP navigating hospital systems to launching a nonprofit that’s helped thousands access care regardless of insurance status, Samantha shares her deeply personal “why” and the bold vision driving her mission.

Show notes page: https://syppodcast.com/378

Special links:

https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/
https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/program/speak-out/
https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/program/parkinsons-speech-exercises/

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Dysphagia—difficulty swallowing—affects millions worldwide, especially older adults and those in care settings. For these individuals, mealtime can become a source of anxiety, frustration, and even malnutrition. But what if texture-modified diets could be transformed from a clinical necessity into a source of dignity, comfort, and joy?

In a this week’s episode, Andy Cullum—renowned chef, IDDSI trainer, and advocate for person-centered dysphagia care—shared his journey, philosophy, and actionable strategies for revolutionizing the dining experience for people with swallowing difficulties.

This in-depth podcast distills Andy’s expert advice, offering practical guidance for chefs, caregivers, clinicians, and anyone passionate about improving mealtimes for those on modified textured diets.

Episode Show Notes: https://syppodcast.com/377
The IDDSI Guy Website - https://www.theiddsiguy.com/

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In this episode of Swallow Your Pride, Dr. Amy Delaney—assistant professor at Marquette University and director of the Neurodevelopmental Feeding and Swallowing Lab—shares groundbreaking insights into pediatric feeding development. She discusses her recent scoping review on oral feeding skills, highlighting the critical gaps in normative data and the need for standardized clinical tools. Dr. Delaney also introduces the Developmental Texture Framework, a novel approach to understanding feeding skill progression using national dietary data from typically developing children.

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Ever leave a CEU course thinking…

“Okay, but how do I actually do this with a patient tomorrow?”

In this episode, Theresa Richard sits down with Dr. Kristen West to talk all things active learning—including how we’ve evolved from death-by-PowerPoint to interactive clinical simulations (yep, even flaming barrels made an appearance ).

Whether you're a new grad, mid-career, or switching settings, this convo will hit home.

Learn more about the MedSLP Collective: https://medslpcollective.com
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What happens when a passionate SLP flies to Hawaii to train a hospital team in FEES—and ends up learning just as much as she teaches?

In this episode, Theresa shares the powerful, behind-the-scenes story of a multi-day FEES training in a hospital system. From the logistics (yes, including rolled up manila folders) to the deeply human moments (like helping a burn patient eat for the first time in months), you’ll hear exactly what it takes to build confident, compassionate FEES providers—without throwing anyone to the wolves.

This isn’t just about technique. It’s about mindset. Mentorship. The language we use. The space we create. And the incredible ripple effect it all has on patient care.

Whether you're a seasoned FEES mentor or considering your very first pass, this story-driven episode will leave you inspired, empowered, and maybe even a little teary-eyed (in the best way).

Listen to the full episode at: https://syppodcast.com/374

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