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A podcast dedicated to answering the question: What is Communication? Marie, Matt, Michelle, Michael, and Rachel are all licensed and certified Speech and Language Pathologists. They break down the latest in Speech and Language Therapy, interview leaders in the field, and apply evidence-based practice to their discussions.
Episodes

Wednesday May 17, 2023
Compassionate Communication, New Barbie, Social Media, and SLP Grad Programs
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Marie, Matt, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discuss the new Barbie, social media and the SLP, ranking the top SLP Grad Programs, and why is there a research-to-practice gap. Matt had the opportunity to speak with Stephanie Sweigart about Compassionate Communication and how we can use it in our therapy settings.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Interview:
Stephanie Michele Sweigart is a Speech-Language Pathologist who founded Golden State Speech Pathology Services, Inc., a woman-owned and operated NPA since 2013, where she manages SLPs and SLPAs. She earned her undergraduate degree and Master's degree from Bloomsburg University, in Pennsylvania and has presented at the Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association (PSHA).
Stephanie Michele has experience with working in hospitals, providing speech and swallowing assessments and therapy in the acute care setting and has also provided early intervention therapy to students in their home, as well as to public schools, charter schools and non-public school students. She supervises SLP graduate clinicians during their CF as well as SLPAs. Stephanie Michele has supervised undergraduate clinicians abroad in Belize.
Stephanie Michele is a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She is a certified CE provider in California and has created Golden State of Mind PD- professional development that focuses on the clinician. She has created the online digital course The Framework to Becoming a Mindful Speech Clinician. She is a public speaker. And, she is the host for SpeechTherapyPD.com's YouTube channel.
Stephanie Michele believes in the mission for The Center for Nonviolent Communication www.cnvc.org. And, she is a supporting member of the organization.
Contact
Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com
Discord: https://discord.speechsciencepodcast.com
Speech Science Stuff: http://merchandise.speechsciencepodcast.com/
New Episode and Interact here:
podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com
Support
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast
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Credits
Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.
Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic
The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Show Links
Compassionate Communication:
http://www.goldenstateofmindpd.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golden.state.slp/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-sweigart013080/
Free Gift: Compassionate Communication in the Workplace- Workbook
Matt’s Book Link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JS6BK1F?ref_=dbs_mng_crcw_0&storeType=ebooks
Speech Science Powered by: You!

Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
VR in Therapy, Supreme Court and Special Ed,Dementia, and Dr. Givona Sandiford
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Marie, Matt, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discuss how VR can impact therapy, habit and structure for dementia, and a supreme court ruling in favor of a student in special education. Matt had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Givonna Sandiford about her new book: SLP Empire: The Door - Laying the Groundwork for Winning Your First State Contract.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Interview:
Have you ever just been fed up with the daily grind of working as an SLP? Have you tried multiple settings and still you can't find your niche? Our guest today shares how she felt this way but managed to find her calling in the unlikeliest place. She then wrote a book to help others do the same.
Dr. Givona Sandiford went from a frustrated burned out SLP of almost 20 years to forming her own SLP Empire with the help of an amazing team and multiple state contracts in just her first two years of private practice.
Contact
Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com
Discord: https://discord.speechsciencepodcast.com
Speech Science Stuff: http://merchandise.speechsciencepodcast.com/
New Episode and Interact here:
podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com
Support
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast
Rate and Review:
Credits
Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.
Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic
The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Show Links
Interview:
Full Course: www.somelikeittaught.com
Book: https://amzn.to/3YzAnHs
Freebie pro tips: www.somelikeittaught.com/7mistakes
Matt’s Book Link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JS6BK1F?ref_=dbs_mng_crcw_0&storeType=ebooks
Speech Science Powered by: You!

Thursday Mar 16, 2023
SLP Roles in Concussions, Wearable Tech, and Accent Modifications Part 2
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Episode 170
Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discuss the role the SLP has in Concussion protocol and wearable tech for voice care.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Contact
Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com
Discord: https://discord.speechsciencepodcast.com
Speech Science Stuff: http://merchandise.speechsciencepodcast.com/
New Episode and Interact here:
podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com
Support
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast
Rate and Review:
Credits
Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.
Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic
The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Show Links
Interview:
Bob's book: Here's How to Do Accent Modification: https://www.pluralpublishing.com/publications/heres-how-to-do-accent-modification-a-manual-for-speech-language-pathologists
Continuing Education: 20Q: Accents and Accent Modification: https://www.speechpathology.com/articles/20q-accents-and-accent-modification-20539
(this one is open source and free to anyone. You can get CEU credit if you have a speechpathology.com account)
Back to Basics: Accent Modification: https://www.speechpathology.com/slp-ceus/course/back-to-basics-accent-modification-9099
(this one is on speechpathology.com)
SLPs in Accent Modification Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/543299812453471/ CORSPAN
(Corporate Speech Pathology Network): www.corspan.org
Matt’s Book Link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JS6BK1F?ref_=dbs_mng_crcw_0&storeType=ebooks
Speech Science Powered by: You!

Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
IEP Law Changes, Jansport Backpacks, and Accent Modifications
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Episode 169
Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they Jansport Backpacks, IEP Law Change, and Michelle speaks to Bob McKinney on Accent Modification and his non-traditional route to becoming and SLP.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Contact
Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com
Discord: https://discord.speechsciencepodcast.com
Speech Science Stuff: http://merchandise.speechsciencepodcast.com/
New Episode and Interact here:
podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com
Support
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast
Rate and Review:
Credits
Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.
Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic
The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Interview:
Bob's book: Here's How to Do Accent Modification: https://www.pluralpublishing.com/publications/heres-how-to-do-accent-modification-a-manual-for-speech-language-pathologists
Continuing Education: 20Q: Accents and Accent Modification: https://www.speechpathology.com/articles/20q-accents-and-accent-modification-20539
(this one is open source and free to anyone. You can get CEU credit if you have a speechpathology.com account)
Back to Basics: Accent Modification: https://www.speechpathology.com/slp-ceus/course/back-to-basics-accent-modification-9099
(this one is on speechpathology.com)
SLPs in Accent Modification Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/543299812453471/ CORSPAN
(Corporate Speech Pathology Network): www.corspan.org
Show Links
Matt’s Book Link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JS6BK1F?ref_=dbs_mng_crcw_0&storeType=ebooks
Speech Science Powered by: You!

Monday Jan 16, 2023
Trauma Informed Care and AI SLP Assistants
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discusses trauma informed care with Rachel and the role of AI in speech and language therapy.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Contact
Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com
Discord: https://discord.speechsciencepodcast.com
Speech Science Stuff: http://merchandise.speechsciencepodcast.com/
New Episode and Interact here:
podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com
Support
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast
Rate and Review:
Credits
Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.
Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic
The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Show Links
Matt’s Book Link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JS6BK1F?ref_=dbs_mng_crcw_0&storeType=ebooks
Speech Science Powered by: You!

Monday Oct 24, 2022
Breaking School Contracts, Retiring a Test, and Tongueometer
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. Maria sat down with the creators of the Tongueometer, Ed Steger and Elizabeth Lipton Daly! On this week’s episode the team cleans out the due processes mail bag: can you break a school contract early, when to retire a test, and a shocking low number of disabled people available on government websites. The Informed SLP looks at the impact of gender on our female-majority profession.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Contact
Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com
Discord: https://discord.speechsciencepodcast.com
Speech Science Stuff: http://merchandise.speechsciencepodcast.com/
You Got This Sis Give Away: http://giveaway.speechsciencepodcast.com/
New Episode and Interact here:
podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com
Support
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast
Rate and Review:
Credits
Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.
Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic
The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Show Links
The Informed SLP:
https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/let-s-talk-about-gender-slp
Matt’s Book Link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JS6BK1F?ref_=dbs_mng_crcw_0&storeType=ebooks
Speech Science Powered by: You!

Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Be Kind to Other SLPs, RPM, ABA, and Dysphagia
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
**Trigger Warning**
This show was recorded the day following the horrific events of Uvalde Texas. There is a discussion about the event from 12:38 to 22:06. We discuss our reactions to the events and how it affects us. We recognize that not everyone is ready for this type of discussion and we encourage you to skip through this discussion if you are not ready.
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the crew discusses how SLPs need to improve their ability to not shame each other, RPM is back in the news, ABA Therapy is up for discussion, and Dysphagia following Cervical Surgery. The Informed SLP looks at why parent-child relationships is at the heart of early intervention services.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Contact
Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com
Discord: https://discord.speechsciencepodcast.com
Speech Science Stuff: http://merchandise.speechsciencepodcast.com/
You Got This Sis Give Away: http://giveaway.speechsciencepodcast.com/
New Episode and Interact here:
podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com
Support
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast
Rate and Review:
Credits
Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.
Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic
The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
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Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group dives into scare tactics to get people into therapy and a new study linking concussions to vestibular deficits and sound processing problems. The Informed SLP gives treatment ideas for Wernicke’s Aphasia.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Contact
Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com
Discord: https://discord.speechsciencepodcast.com
Speech Science Stuff: http://merchandise.speechsciencepodcast.com/
You Got This Sis Give Away: http://giveaway.speechsciencepodcast.com/
New Episode and Interact here:
podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com
Support
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast
Rate and Review:
Credits
Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.
Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic
The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Show Links
The Informed SLP:
https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/how-do-i-help-people-with-wernicke-s-aphasia
Matt’s Book Link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JS6BK1F?ref_=dbs_mng_crcw_0&storeType=ebooks
Speech Science Powered by: PresenceLearning!
https://www.presencelearning.com/

Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Law Against Speech Therapy, SLP Treats Herself, and EmbarkEMR
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group dives why a state didn’t allow school based speech therapy over the age of 10, an SLP treating herself, and an interview with Corey and Shelby Nation of Embark EMR. The Informed SLP looks to the future for new grads.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Contact
Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com
Discord: https://discord.speechsciencepodcast.com
Speech Science Stuff: http://merchandise.speechsciencepodcast.com/
You Got This Sis Give Away: http://giveaway.speechsciencepodcast.com/
New Episode and Interact here:
podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com
Support
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast
Rate and Review:
Credits
Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.
Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic
The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Show Links
The Informed SLP:
https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/congrats-grads-now-what
https://nasenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1471-3802.12509
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13623613211057660
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-021-05128-z
WHATS UP ASHA?
No Speech after the age of 10
SLP Treats Herself
Matt’s Book Link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JS6BK1F?ref_=dbs_mng_crcw_0&storeType=ebooks
Speech Science Powered by: PresenceLearning!
https://www.presencelearning.com/

Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Snacking in a SNF and RaDonda Vaugt Implications
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Episode 159
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. Matt’s microphone had mishap for the first 14 minutes of the show but it gets fixed after that! On this week’s episode the group dives into what it means if health care workers can be sued for mistakes and why snacking in a SNF is good for patients. The Informed SLP stands on the Oral Care Soap Box!
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Contact
Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com
Discord: https://discord.speechsciencepodcast.com
Speech Science Stuff: http://merchandise.speechsciencepodcast.com/
Presence Learning GiveAway: http://giveaway.speechsciencepodcast.com/
New Episode and Interact here:
podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com
Support
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast
Rate and Review:
Credits
Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.
Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic
The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License
Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.
Show Links
The Informed SLP:
https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/stepping-onto-the-oral-care-soapbox
https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2021_PERSP-21-00108
WHATS UP ASHA?
Snacking in the SNF
RaDonda Vaught
Matt’s Book Link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JS6BK1F?ref_=dbs_mng_crcw_0&storeType=ebooks
Speech Science Powered by: PresenceLearning!
https://www.presencelearning.com/