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Swallow the Gap: Dysphagia and Medical SLP

Tim Stockdale, SLPD, CCC-SLP
Dysphagia
Multidisciplinary Care
Chronic Refractory Cough
Head and Neck Cancer
Speech-Language Pathology
Healthcare Systems
Behavioral Cough Suppression Therapy
BOLUS Framework
Competency-Based Education
Acute Care Rehabilitation
Irritable Larynx Syndrome
Mucociliary Clearance
Oral Health
Stroke
Shared Decision Making
Quality Of Life

Swallow the Gap is a podcast for medically focused speech-language pathologists (medical SLPs), with a primary focus on improving the evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders, or dysphagia.

Episodes feature clinicians, researchers, and educators discussing dysphagia and related medical SLP topics, including modified barium swallow studies (MBS), flexible / fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation ... more

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Latest Episodes

Episode details: Many SLPs think of cough as an airway protection mechanism, something patients either have too little of or manage fine. Dr. Miranda Wright, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Florida's Breathe Center, works with the opposite... more

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Diagnose, stabilize, and move on to the next chart. That's a common model in acute care, but it's the one this team walked away from. One patient sat trached, decannulated, retrached, and off food, stuck until his care team decided the plan wasn't wo... more

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What does it look like to bring value as a speech-language pathologist when productivity demands are real and time is limited?

In this episode, I talk with Jaimie Anderson, SLP and clinical researcher at one of the nation’s first multidisciplinary s... more

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Why do so many clinicians feel underprepared when they first begin treating dysphagia?

In a discussion that applies to SLPs in various settings, Dr. Jordan Hazelwood and I dive into challenges students face when transitioning from theory to clinical... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Miranda Wright
PhD researcher, University of Utah PhD student/post-doctoral fellow
University of Florida Breathe Center; UF Health Jacksonville
Episode: The Cough That Won't Stop: Understanding Chronic Refractory Cough
Nicole Frost
Speech-language pathologist at Johns Hopkins University with focus on enhanced rehab therapy models in acute care
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Diagnose and adios? Stay a while longer, my friend.
Jaimie Anderson
clinician, clinical researcher, and clinical instructor
University of South Florida, Joy McCann Culver House Center for Swallowing Disorders
Episode: Demonstrate, Advocate: Bring Your Value to Multidisciplinary Settings
Jordan Hazelwood
Associate Professor and CSD Undergraduate Program Director at Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University
Episode: Why So Many SLPs Feel Underprepared: What You May Have Missed in Grad School
Lauren Schwabish
Clinician with ~25 years of experience, hospital-based and private practice
Private practice specializing in person-centered cognitive communication therapy for adults with neurogenic illness
Episode: When the Walls Come Down: Cognitive Care in Real Life
Carly Barbon
Clinician and researcher in head and neck cancer rehabilitation
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Episode: Beyond the Book: Real Talk About Head and Neck Cancer Care
Mario Landera
Associate Professor, Chief of Speech Pathology
University of Miami
Episode: Beyond the Book: Real Talk About Head and Neck Cancer Care
Heather Starmer
Clinical Professor, Otolaryngology
Stanford University
Episode: Beyond the Book: Real Talk About Head and Neck Cancer Care
Phyllis Palmer
Department Chair at the University of New Mexico; Associate Professor
University of New Mexico
Episode: BOLUS and Beyond: Advancing Critical Reasoning in Dysphagia

Host

Dr. Tim Stockdale
Host of Swallow the Gap

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great work…Thank You!!!

    On point and amazing. Appreciate your passion & quality information here. Looking forward to each new talk!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @paislee
    United States3 years ago
  • SLPs give this a listen!

    I appreciate Tim’s passion to fill the gaps in med SLP education, especially where dysphagia is concerned. I love that there are others who don’t want to fake it till we make it anymore and want to provide quality care to our dysphagia patients.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trossslp
    United States3 years ago
  • Look no further

    Tim has created a beautiful, synergistic podcast that brings together dysphagia education and tips/tricks from the experts. I have loved listening and cannot wait for more to come out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jdtgjoybh
    United States3 years ago
  • The Next BIG Dysphagia Pod

    Tim is HANDS DOWN the most humble clinician and educator in the dysphagia/med slp space right now. He asks thought provoking questions and chats with guests who are experts in their space. If you are a clinician wanting to fill the gaps in your practice, or simply want to squash imposter syndrome by confirming that you are on the right track then this is the pod you need to be listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flame218
    United States3 years ago

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High-quality, passion-driven coverage of dysphagia education.
The host asks thoughtful questions and features credible, field-leading guests.
Experts share practical care tips that can improve real-world practice.
The show combines education, clinical insight, and patient-centered care in a way that helps clinicians grow.

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Demonstrate, Advocate: Bring Your Value to Multidisciplinary Settings
Q: What are some ways that you think they can advocate?
Start small, build relationships with other disciplines, document clearly, and show how contributions improve outcomes and streamline care. Don't demand sweeping changes all at once—pilot initiatives can grow into larger programs.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A focused show for medical speech-language pathologists and clinicians involved in dysphagia and aerodigestive health. Across recent episodes, the conversations center on demonstrating value within multidisciplinary swallowing teams, bridging education with real-world clinical practice, and advancing patient-centered care through practical frameworks, such as BOLUS, and collaborative, evidence-based decision making. Guests range from university clinicians and researchers to multidisciplinary specialists, sharing concrete tips, implementation strategies, and advocacy approaches to improve outcomes in dysphagia care, including head and neck cancer rehabilitation and cognitive-focused therapies. A standout aspect is the emphasis on actionable ... more

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1. Dr. Miranda Wright
2. Nicole Frost
3. Jaimie Anderson
4. Jordan Hazelwood
5. Lauren Schwabish
6. Carly Barbon
7. Mario Landera
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