Swallow the Gap
A pivotal podcast on a mission to improve medical intervention for patients with swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Primarily intended for medical speech-language pathologists (SLP) and also relevant for professionals and students involved in pulmonology, otolaryngology, gerontology, nutrition, rehabilitation sciences, and various other areas of healthcare. Join us as a force for change by inspiring critical thinking, facilitating discussion, and stimulating professional development for those involved in the evaluation and treatment of patients with aerodigestive disorders. For 2025, please keep your eyes peeled for monthly episode release!
https://www.swallowthegap.com (Gap Education, LLC)
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Changing Tides in the World of SLP
From publication pushback to trailblazing in the continuing education world, Dr. Ianessa Humbert and Rinki Varindani Desai discuss challenges - and payoffs - of infusing new ideas into the field of s…
Risk!
In perhaps the most laid back and chaotic episode ever, George and Tim discuss factors that influence clinical decision making. This episode discusses foundations to allow medical SLPs to be more emp…
Landing in the Same Location With Vastly Different Roles: Experiences of a Medical SLP Student, a Clinic Director, and an Associate Professor
In this episode we integrate the experiences of three unique individuals who all landed in the same program, but with vastly different roles: a student, director of clinical education, and an associa…
Beyond Fear to Find Your Bliss: Growing Yourself and Transforming SLP Education
Dr. Julie Barkmeier-Kraemer discusses the transformative impact of learning from failure, managing self-expectations, and imposter syndrome. She draws from her experience as a clinician, instructor, …
Being an SLP in the Real World... Where's the Disconnect?
This episode is essential for anyone struggling with conflicting expectations from their education, patients, administration, and personal goals. Our guest, Ed Bice, delves into how we can reconcile …
Beyond Aspiration - Why Should We Care, and What Else Matters?
On today's episode, we scratch the surface on variables beyond aspiration that impact dysphagia-related pneumonia in our patients. Our guest, Dr. John R. Ashford, Ph.D., brings a wealth of knowledge …
Healthcare Disparities in Dysphagia: Parallels Between Our Bodies and Society
Raele Donetha Robison, PhD, CCC-SLP of University of Wisconsin-Madison offers her perspectives on healthcare inequities faced by individuals with dysphagia. With her rich understanding of complexitie…
Gaps: Where Are They... Really? Progression in Perspective and the Importance of Nuance.
Dr. Vose touches on the importance of nuance while reflecting on her 2018 paper, "A Survey of Clinician Decision Making When Identifying Swallowing Impairments and Determining Treatment," and why und…
Dysphagia Through Head and Neck Cancer: Personality and Perseverance
Dr. Carly Barbon from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, TX) and Faith Hoelzel-Lemke from Huntsman Cancer Center (Salt Lake City, UT) provide a glimpse into specialized dysphagia care for patients…
Wave the Diet Waiver, "Goodbye!"
Dr. Jeanette Benigas shares her insight into ethical dysphagia intervention that exemplifies patient-centered care.
What do you do when a patient is not agreeable to your recommendations?
How do we be…
Navigating ICU Care: Dispelling Myths, Being Authentic, and Cultivating Professional Growth
Guests: Dr. Martin Brodsky, & Jo Puntil
Join us in a conversation exploring what it means to be your authentic self while providing patient-centered care in a high-stakes medical setting.
Bios
Martin …