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In this week’s episode of The Way to Be podcast, we hear from Dr. Tim Stockdale, SLPD, CCC-SLP—founder of Gap Education and host of the Swallow the Gap podcast. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Stockdale shares the incredible work he’s doing to advance dysphagia care through his program and offers valuable insight into the essential role of medical SLPs.
30 Oct 2025
Interprofessional Practice
In this episode, we welcome Kristina Blaiser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, and Jessica Sullivan, Ph.D., for an insightful discussion on the complementary roles of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Together, they explore the distinct practices within each discipline and the shared goal of supporting individuals with communication and hearing challenges.
22 Oct 2025
Way To Be: Business Ownership
In this episode of the the Way To Be podcast, we get to hear about Kara Elmore and Lauren Redican's business journey with Pediatrics Plus. Elmore is currently the Chief Talent Officer and Redican is the Therapy Director at the Rogers location. They give us a look in to their individual journeys with Pediatrics Plus. Through their story we hear how important it is to put yourself out there and step up when you are needed.
16 Oct 2025
Way To Be: School-Based SLP
In this episode of the WAY TO BE podcast, Dr. Christina Bradburn join us to talk about her experience of being a school-based SLP. She discusses the need of balance within school-based SLP's case loads, the flexible service delivery model, and the importance of solution based advocacy.
9 Oct 2025
Leadership in Speech Language Pathology
Get ready to tune into another awesome episode of the Way to Be podcast — this time featuring the incredible Valarie Fleming, PhD, CCC-SLP!
2 Oct 2025
Why SLP
Why SLP
In this episode of the WAY TO BE podcast we will take a look into “Why SLP” with Dr. Debra Burnett. Get ready to learn about the importance of speech-language pathologists and why Dr. Burnett decided to become a SLP!
20 Aug 2025
AVT Around The World
In episode six, Dr. Uma Soman speaks about her personal journey, how Listening Together came to be, tips for parents and professionals interested in the field, mentor experiences, recommendations for working in interdisciplinary teams, and much more!
Check out Dr. Soman's website and children's book by following the links below!
https://www.listeningtogether.com/ (https://www.listeningtogether.com/)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733592318?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_415PPY7ZZJE4PR2VBCG0&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_415PPY7ZZJE4PR2VBCG0&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_415PPY7ZZJE4PR2VBCG0&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733592318?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_415PPY7ZZJE4PR2VBCG0&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_415PPY7ZZJE4PR2VBCG0&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_415PPY7ZZJE4PR2VBCG0&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1)
13 Aug 2025
Importance of CI Team
In episode five, Dr. Teresa Caraway speaks about her journey coming into the field, where her career has taken her, what she is working on now, the importance of embracing technology in AVT, significant mentors in her journey, the importance of working with families, and much more!
You can find her website by following the link below!
https://www.hearingfirst.org/ (https://www.hearingfirst.org/)
6 Aug 2025
Serving Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families
In episode four, Dr. Alliete Alfano speaks about her background in AVT, the people and mentors that have supported her while on her career path, her tips for clinicians working with families, how she has seen the field shift, and so much more! Check out Dr. Alfano's clinic, textbook, and the HELD Research Lab by following the links below!
Clinic: https://www.alfanocenter.com/ (https://www.alfanocenter.com/)
Textbook: https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/communication-disorders-foundations-and-clinical-applications-emerging-clinicians (https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/communication-disorders-foundations-and-clinical-applications-emerging-clinicians)
HELD Research Lab: https://www.researchgate.net/lab/Hearing-Empowerment-Linguistic-Diversity-HELD-Research-Lab-Alliete-Alfano (https://www.researchgate.net/lab/Hearing-Empowerment-Linguistic-Diversity-HELD-Research-Lab-Alliete-Alfano)
30 Jul 2025
How I Found AVT
In episode three, tune in with Warren Estabrooks as he speaks on his personal journey, how his career developed, tips for individuals new to the field, how professionals have differing styles of therapy, and so much more!
You can find his book by following the link below!
https://www.amazon.com/Auditory-Verbal-Therapy-Children-Families-Practitioners/dp/1597568880
23 Jul 2025
Dual Perspectives
In episode two, Dr. Dorie Noll speaks on how she came into the profession, tips for professionals in mentor roles, proud moments from raising a child with hearing loss, and so much more! She also provides listeners with a parental point-of-view on AVT!
16 Jul 2025
Past, Present, and Future of AVT
In episode one, Dr. Carol Flexer and Dr. Jane Madell speak about highlights in the progression of AVT, advice for professionals working with families, how they came into the field, where they see the field going in years to come, and much more!
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