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Speech Scope: A Medbridge Podcast

Medbridge
Speech-Language Pathology
Patient-Centered Care
Dysphagia
Dysarthria
Traumatic Brain Injury
Anosognosia
Aphasia
Sports Concussion Management
Dysphagia Management
Athlete Brain Health
Swallowing Disorders
Evidence-Based Practice
Executive Functions
Speech Therapy
Acquired Brain Injury
Functional Voice Disorders
Cognitive Rehabilitation
BOLUS Framework
Clinical Decisions
Motor Speech Disorders

Speech Scope is a Medbridge podcast breaking down challenging clinical questions faced by medical speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Our goal is to equip SLPs with a deeper understanding of these topics, along with practical takeaways. To get continuing education credit for each episode and bonus resources, search for each episode on Medbridge.com and then complete the accompanying quiz. If you ... more

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Dr. Amber Heape, ClinScD, CCC-SLP, CDP, joins host Sarah Baar to unpack some of the most common and controversial myths surrounding dysphagia management in residential care. Drawing from over two decades of clinical leadership and teaching experience... more

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Dr. Nina Lu, MD, facial plastic surgeon and director of the Facial Nerve Center at the University of Washington (UW), and Emily Wilson, MS, CCC-SLP, a facial therapist and lecturer at UW, join host Sarah Baar for an eye-opening look at interdisciplin... more

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Rinki Varindani Desai, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S—a multilingual medical SLP, board-certified swallowing specialist, and digital health entrepreneur—joins host Sarah Baar for a timely conversation on the evolving role of technology in clinical care. Togeth... more

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Vanessa Abraham, MS, CCC-SLP, author and ICU survivor, joins host Sarah Baar for a powerful conversation that bridges clinical practice with lived experience. Together, they explore how communication access in the ICU can shape recovery and why traum... more

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Dr. Marion Leaman, PhD, CCC-SLP—an experienced clinician and leading researcher in conversation-level aphasia therapy—joins host Sarah Baar to share the story behind ECoLoGiC-Tx, the spontaneous, conversation-based treatment she developed with her Ph... more

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Lauren Schwabish, MS, CCC-SLP, a person-centered neuro SLP and private practice owner, joins host Sarah Baar at the 2025 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention to unpack one of the trickiest topics in cognitive rehab—executive... more

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Allison Mezo, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIST, returns to join host Sarah Baar for part 2 of their deep dive into anosognosia, this time focusing on what SLPs can actually do in treatment. Drawing from extensive research and clinical experience, Allison and Sarah... more

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Recent Guests

Amber Heape
Expert in dysphagia and quality of life in residential care settings
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: Speech Scope Episode 28: Dysphagia Mythbusting: How Do We Facilitate QoL With Compromise?
Treasure Williams Wood
Expert in adult neurogenic disorders, person-centered care, and cultural humility
Private practice; Lingrafika (AAC)
Episode: Speech Scope Episode 27: My Client Doesn’t Want to Do Therapy: Where Do I Begin? (Live Podcast Recording)
Nina Lu
Facial plastic surgeon at University of Washington and director of the Facial Nerve Center
University of Washington
Episode: Speech Scope Episode 26: Facial Nerve Paralysis: How Can Therapists and Surgeons Collaborate?
Emily Wilson
Speech-language pathologist specializing in facial nerve injury and facial therapy
Multidisciplinary Facial Nerve Clinic
Episode: Speech Scope Episode 26: Facial Nerve Paralysis: How Can Therapists and Surgeons Collaborate?
Rinki Desai
Medical SLP and expert in digital health
Medical SLP focused on swallowing disorders; founder of dysphagia education initiatives and digital health consulting
Episode: Speech Scope Episode 25: Future-Ready SLPs: How Can Clinicians Embrace AI and Digital Innovation?
Vanessa Abraham
School-based speech-language pathologist with expertise in trauma-informed care and first-hand experience in the ICU.
Episode: Speech Scope Episode 24: Surviving the ICU: How Can Communication Reduce PICS?
Dr. Marion Leaman
An expert in the area of conversation and aphasia with 32 years of experience in speech language pathology.
Episode: Speech Scope Episode 23: Improving Conversation in Aphasia: What Is “ECoLoGiC-Tx” All About?
Allison Mezo
Medical Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinical Educator
Hope Network Neuro Rehab
Episode: Speech Scope Episode 21: Anosognosia: What Are Key Clinical Treatment Considerations for SLPs?
Dr. Allison Hilger
Assistant professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and director of the Colorado Motor Speech Lab
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: Speech Scope Episode 18: What’s the Colorado Motor Speech Framework, and How Do I Use It?

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Sarah Baar
Host of Speech Scope

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Speech Scope Episode 28: Dysphagia Mythbusting: How Do We Facilitate QoL With Compromise?
Q: What strategies can help shift facilities away from a culture of compliance toward collaborative decision making?
Normalize viewing aspiration as not the sole enemy, individualize recommendations, involve families, educate staff, and codify decisions in care plans with ongoing monitoring.
Speech Scope Episode 28: Dysphagia Mythbusting: How Do We Facilitate QoL With Compromise?
Q: Does adopting a more person-centered approach affect how we assess patients, especially regarding instrumental assessments?
Yes, it may extend assessment time or alter the type of instrumental assessment, using repetitions and possibly real-meal contexts to better capture daily function and risks.
Speech Scope Episode 28: Dysphagia Mythbusting: How Do We Facilitate QoL With Compromise?
Q: How should clinicians approach diet decisions when patients or families want something different from the recommendation?
Treat recommendations as not the final word; assess decision-making capacity, involve families, and consider quality of life compromises with team-driven plans and close monitoring.
Speech Scope Episode 28: Dysphagia Mythbusting: How Do We Facilitate QoL With Compromise?
Q: Amber, can you share a little about your background and your role in the field of speech language pathology?
Dr. Heape highlights over 25 years in the field, with two decades in residential care, mentoring and educating across many facilities, and a focus on dysphagia and quality of life.
Speech Scope Episode 27: My Client Doesn’t Want to Do Therapy: Where Do I Begin? (Live Podcast Recording)
Q: How do you handle situations where the care partner seems to drive the session's direction?
Center the client's voice, use reflective listening, and gently balance the care partner's input with the client's own goals to avoid collusion and preserve autonomy.

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What is Speech Scope: A Medbridge Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, clinician-focused show that explores nuanced questions in medical speech-language pathology. Episodes frequently center on interdisciplinary collaboration (SLPs with surgeons, doctors, and rehab teams), patient-centered care, and implementation of innovative techniques—ranging from motivational interviewing and therapy adherence to cutting-edge digital health tools, motor speech frameworks, and evidence-based dysphagia management. Listeners get concrete takeaways, scripts, and workflows they can adapt to real-world clinical settings, with an emphasis on trauma-informed care, efficiency in assessment, and improving patient outcomes through collaboration and knowledge sharing. A notable strength is its emphasis on actionable step... more

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