Episodes

Call it the cochlear implant’s cousin—A new device is stimulating the inner ear and allowing some patients to regain a sense of balance. We speak to Charley Della Santina, the director of the Johns Hopkins Vestibular NeuroEngineering Lab. Plus, we hear from a recipient of the device, A’ndrea Elyse Messer, and an audiologist who is the director of the USC Balance Center, Alaina Bassett.

Call it the cochlear implant’s cousin—A new device is stimulating the inner ear and allowing some patients to regain a sense of balance. We speak to Charley Della Santina, the director of the Johns Hopkins Vestibular NeuroEngineering Lab. Plus, we hear from a recipient of the device, A’ndrea Elyse Messer, and an audiologist who is the director of the USC Balance Center, Alaina Bassett.

It’s our second batch of stories featuring SLPs sharing stories about the unexpected places their careers have taken them. First, Shulunda Gibson takes us from burnout in private practice to a trip around the world. Hear the lessons she learned while moving from “fear to freedom.” Then, the authors of Speech-Language Pathologists as Expert Witnesses, Brenda Seal and Lissa Power-deFur, demonstrate how they used their skills in pursuit of justice. Hear more moments that changed everything.

It’s our second batch of stories featuring SLPs sharing stories about the unexpected places their careers have taken them. First, Shulunda Gibson takes us from burnout in private practice to a trip around the world. Hear the lessons she learned while moving from “fear to freedom.” Then, the authors of Speech-Language Pathologists as Expert Witnesses, Brenda Seal and Lissa Power-deFur, demonstrate how they used their skills in pursuit of justice. Hear more moments that changed everything.

It’s our second batch of stories featuring SLPs sharing stories about the unexpected places their careers have taken them. First, Shulunda Gibson takes us from burnout in private practice to a trip around the world. Hear the lessons she learned while moving from “fear to freedom.” Then, the authors of Speech-Language Pathologists as Expert Witnesses, Brenda Seal and Lissa Power-deFur, demonstrate how they used their skills in pursuit of justice. Hear more moments that changed everything.

The podcast was recognized with industry awards in four categories. In this special short episode, we're bringing you clips from some of the winners.

The podcast was recognized with industry awards in four categories. In this special short episode, we're bringing you clips from some of the winners.

The podcast was recognized with industry awards in four categories. In this special short episode, we're bringing you clips from some of the winners.

SLPs share stories where, for one reason or another, they decided to make a big change in their career and ended up in places they never would have predicted. First, Kristin King’s story takes her from a trauma center in North Carolina to her role as vice president of clinical education and research at Passy-Muir. Then, Suzanne Coyle goes from being a clinician working in outpatient rehab to her role as executive director of the Stroke Comeback Center. Hear the moments that changed everything...

SLPs share stories where, for one reason or another, they decided to make a big change in their career and ended up in places they never would have predicted. First, Kristin King’s story takes her from a trauma center in North Carolina to her role as vice president of clinical education and research at Passy-Muir. Then, Suzanne Coyle goes from being a clinician working in outpatient rehab to her role as executive director of the Stroke Comeback Center. Hear the moments that changed everything...

SLPs share stories where, for one reason or another, they decided to make a big change in their career and ended up in places they never would have predicted. First, Kristin King’s story takes her from a trauma center in North Carolina to her role as vice president of clinical education and research at Passy-Muir. Then, Suzanne Coyle goes from being a clinician working in outpatient rehab to her role as executive director of the Stroke Comeback Center. Hear the moments that changed everything...

On this episode of ASHA Voices, Lindsay Riegler, an innovation specialist and research SLP with the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center, shares her perspective on telepractice from inside the VA, where she’s seen many barriers to telepractice removed. At the center of the conversation are questions about access. What can the VA teach us about what’s possible through telepractice? And how is their use of telepractice different than what we see from other health care providers? Plus, hear...

On this episode of ASHA Voices, Lindsay Riegler, an innovation specialist and research SLP with the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center, shares her perspective on telepractice from inside the VA, where she’s seen many barriers to telepractice removed. At the center of the conversation are questions about access. What can the VA teach us about what’s possible through telepractice? And how is their use of telepractice different than what we see from other health care providers? Plus, hear...

On this episode of ASHA Voices, Lindsay Riegler, an innovation specialist and research SLP with the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center, shares her perspective on telepractice from inside the VA, where she’s seen many barriers to telepractice removed. At the center of the conversation are questions about access. What can the VA teach us about what’s possible through telepractice? And how is their use of telepractice different than what we see from other health care providers? Plus, hear...

In health care, clinicians’ productivity is measured closely via requirements intended to manage labor costs and ensure patients are receiving care. Simply put, these expectations often have tremendous influence on SLPs as they treat clients every day. On the podcast, we’re joined by a panel of health care administrators who represent a wide range of settings to discuss this subject. We talk about what to do when you feel your productivity requirements are too high and look at the ethical oblig...

In health care, clinicians’ productivity is measured closely via requirements intended to manage labor costs and ensure patients are receiving care. Simply put, these expectations often have tremendous influence on SLPs as they treat clients every day. On the podcast, we’re joined by a panel of health care administrators who represent a wide range of settings to discuss this subject. We talk about what to do when you feel your productivity requirements are too high and look at the ethical oblig...

In health care, clinicians’ productivity is measured closely via requirements intended to manage labor costs and ensure patients are receiving care. Simply put, these expectations often have tremendous influence on SLPs as they treat clients every day. On the podcast, we’re joined by a panel of health care administrators who represent a wide range of settings to discuss this subject. We talk about what to do when you feel your productivity requirements are too high and look at the ethical oblig...

After a traumatic brain injury, someone may experience wide-ranging difficulties related to their emotions, cognition, and their ability to communicate. When it comes to cognitive rehabilitation, it takes a team to help patients meet their goals. Neuropsychologist Brigid Waldron-Perrine and SLP McKay Moore Sohlberg help us take a patient-centered look at where psychology and speech-language pathology overlap and interact. The duo highlights what is possible when psychologists and SLPs work tog...

After a traumatic brain injury, someone may experience wide-ranging difficulties related to their emotions, cognition, and their ability to communicate. When it comes to cognitive rehabilitation, it takes a team to help patients meet their goals. Neuropsychologist Brigid Waldron-Perrine and SLP McKay Moore Sohlberg help us take a patient-centered look at where psychology and speech-language pathology overlap and interact. The duo highlights what is possible when psychologists and SLPs work tog...

After a traumatic brain injury, someone may experience wide-ranging difficulties related to their emotions, cognition, and their ability to communicate. When it comes to cognitive rehabilitation, it takes a team to help patients meet their goals. Neuropsychologist Brigid Waldron-Perrine and SLP McKay Moore Sohlberg help us take a patient-centered look at where psychology and speech-language pathology overlap and interact. The duo highlights what is possible when psychologists and SLPs work tog...

Audiology practice consultant Mike Dougherty shares a short list of what's helping audiologists grow their practice's patient base. He tells us how strategies like digital advertising and self-referral work, and why they're proving successful during COVID. Plus, as states and businesses continue to reopen, Dougherty discusses what the future looks like. He also explains why your vaccine status might be an important marketing tool.

Audiology practice consultant Mike Dougherty shares a short list of what's helping audiologists grow their practice's patient base. He tells us how strategies like digital advertising and self-referral work, and why they're proving successful during COVID. Plus, as states and businesses continue to reopen, Dougherty discusses what the future looks like. He also explains why your vaccine status might be an important marketing tool.

Audiology practice consultant Mike Dougherty shares a short list of what's helping audiologists grow their practice's patient base. He tells us how strategies like digital advertising and self-referral work, and why they're proving successful during COVID. Plus, as states and businesses continue to reopen, Dougherty discusses what the future looks like. He also explains why your vaccine status might be an important marketing tool.

In just a split second, a traumatic brain injury can turn your life upside-down.SLP Alaina Davis takes us from the basketball court to the boxing ring to talk about traumatic brain injury (TBI) and rehabilitation. Through her podcast and thoughtfully crafted social media posts, Davis brings attention to TBIs and what they mean for cognition.Davis is faculty member at Howard University where she also works as a part of the concussion management team. She shares her experience treating student ath...