Speeching it Real

This episode features Jaimie Gant, a TBI specialist and private practice owner. On this episode, Jaimie shares her passion for all things brains, including TBIs, strokes, and more! She shares the why behind launching a private practice, some barriers she hit, and how she defines and encourages a new mindset around the term "medically based SLP." Jaimie is also letting us in on a project she's been working on! You can find Jaimie on Instagram:⁠ @speechwithjaimie You can follow her private practice: @avectherapy You can follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Email anytime with questions, general comments, or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Katya Karabushin, she is a recent graduate of The University of Colorado, Boulder and newly titled CF SLP. On this episode, Katya shares her experiences as a graduate student intern in the public school and at a long term acute care. Join us in talking through through the different avenues in which she applied for her CFY, and tje invaluable advice she provides new graduates when advocating for the salary you are worth.   You can follow Katya on Instagram ⁠@katyaa.k ⁠ Check out Katya’s SLP account ⁠@artsy.speechy⁠   Follow us on instagram ⁠@speechingitreal⁠   Email anytime with questions, general comments, or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

They are BACK! This episode features Kali Haney (2nd year graduate student) and Racquel Walsh (CFY SLP). On this episode our guests compare where they are now in their speech language pathology journeys to the last time they were on the podcasts, insights into their growth, and goals they have set for themselves for the upcoming year. Circle back to their original episode (linked here) to compare and assess the growth for yourselves! You can follow Kali and Racquel on their grad school journeys on Instagram ⁠@speechiestobe_⁠ Follow us on instagram ⁠@speechingitreal⁠ Follow your host, Christy Ubieta ⁠@christymarieu⁠   Email anytime with questions, general comments, or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Theresa Richards, a medically based speech language pathologist with a passion for FEES, research, and continuing to support SLPs by providing education on various platforms. On this episode, Theresa shares the story of how she became interested in the field, navigating the medical arena that is speech pathology, and advice for SLPs on integrating EBP into your settings. You can find Theresa on Instagram:⁠ @theresarichardslp @medslp_collective @medslped Podcast: Swallow Your Pride Podcast Website: Theresa Richards.com Book: So Your're Having Trouble Swallowing YouTube: Medical SLP LinkedIn: Theresa Richards Facebook: Theresa Richards You can follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Email anytime with questions, general comments, or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

Our guest this week is Hayley Wank, new graduate and soon to be CFY SLP! On this episode we are just two friends catching up after our externships chatting through the struggle that is CF applications and navigating the world that is medical speech pathology intern. Hayley and I reflect on what we might have changed when applying to grad school - specifically as it relates to moving. You can follow Hayley on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@hayleywank⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠ Email anytime with questions or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Aimee Pina, who when this episode comes out will be 24 hours away from officially becoming a trilingual CF SLP. Today, she reflects back on her graduate school journey, where she sees herself in five years, and shares some insightful tips on managing feedback, and she would know having just experienced two feedback filled years! You can follow Aimee on Instagram @aimee.slpina Follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow your host, Christy Ubieta ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@christymarieu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email anytime with questions or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Amanda Hardy, Molly McGuire, Mattie Kennedy, Grace Burnside, and MaC Chesley. Almost one year ago, these five SLP graduate students were rounding out their first year of grad school alongside me, tomorrow we graduate and start our careers as speech-language pathologists. One this episode, we reflect back on our two year journey, the highs, the lows and the laughs. I am honored to have created such a strong bond with these five people. If you are questioning what grad school will be like, and wondering if you will make friends - check out here just how fruitful those relationships can be. Forged in the classroom and strengthened over time, you will always have these friendships to lean back on. You can follow our guests on Instagram: - Amanda @amanda.heiderose - Grace ⁠@grace_ryann11⁠⁠ (Pintrest: @grace_ryann ) - Molly ⁠@mollynmcguire⁠ - Mattie ⁠@mkennnedy9 (Tiktok: @mkennedy_9) Follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow your host, Christy Ubieta ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@christymarieu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email anytime with questions or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This week is the one year anniversary of the pod AND one week from our graduation, so I thought it was the perfect time to dig into our time capsule and listen back to our first ever episode! You can follow our guests on IG below: @mollynmcguire @mkennnedy9 @grace_ryann11⁠ @amanda.heiderose Follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow your host, Christy Ubieta ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@christymarieu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email anytime with questions or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Michell Lee, a speech language pathology clinical fellow in a pediatric private practice setting. This week, Michelle shares details about choosing a private practice over a school setting for her CFY, she provides insight into using unique therapy materials, and she provides information about certifications/ASHA requirements surrounding CFs. For those interested in applying to a pediatric private practice for their clinical fellowship year, this is the episode to check out! Also, anyone applying for a CF in California and needs details about state requirements! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can follow Michell on Instagram ⁠@michellee.slp Follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow your host, Christy Ubieta ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@christymarieu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email anytime with questions or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Grace Burnside, a second year speech language pathology graduate student at CU Boulder. This week Grace goes into detail about applying working in an inpatient/outpatient NICU and PICU as an graduate student intern. Grace shares the uniqueness of her experience including some of the opportunities to learn where many students don't AND what she found to be the most challenging! For students who are interested in being speech pathologists in a NICU or PICU or have any interesting in feeding in the early years, this episode is for you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can follow Grace on Instagram @grace_ryann11⁠ Follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow your host, Christy Ubieta ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@christymarieu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email anytime with questions or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Tanvir Kalam, a second year speech language pathology graduate students at CU Boulder. This week he goes into detail about applying to, accepting, and interning at the VA Hospital. Tanvir explains gives great advice about applying the VA as an SLP intern and as a CFY! He also explains how the VA hospital is different than civilian hospitals - including that it's three settings in one! ⁠⁠⁠ You can follow Tanvir on Instagram @tenweer897 Follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow your host, Christy Ubieta ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@christymarieu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email anytime with questions or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Molly McGuire and Mattie Kennedy, two second year speech pathology graduate students at CU Boulder. This week our two guests, and host Christy share their unique experiences during their internships in the public school and private schools. Each guests shares aspects they enjoyed, things they have learned along the way, what they didn't like, and so much more. If you are interested in becoming a school based SLP, or are deciding between the different school settings you might be interested in, this is a great place to start. We also hit on some of the things that caught us the most off guard! ⁠ You can follow: Molly on Instagram @mollynmcguire Mattie on Instagram @mkennnedy9 Follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow your host, Christy Ubieta ⁠⁠⁠⁠@christymarieu⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email anytime with questions or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Andrea Toth, an Alsaska based SLP and her daughter, Danielle Toth, first year SLP graduate student at University of Utah. Andrea comes to us as a pediatric speech therapist, private practice owner, and mom of two. Danielle comes to us from the trenches of graduate school, daughter of Andrea, and a neonatal and research enthusiast. On this episode, we chat about the unique experience of having a parent or child pursing the same career path as one another (specifically how individual and unique journeys intersect) and the joy of getting to chat about our passions on this platform! We are also blessed with a kind and loving full circle moment you can only get from a close family relationship! You can email Andrea at Andrea@itsmorethanspeech.com You can also find her Private Practice HERE You can follow Dani(elle) on Instagram @danitoth_ Follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠ Follow your host, Christy Ubieta ⁠⁠⁠@christymarieu⁠⁠⁠ Email anytime with questions or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Kennedy Wilkins, a graduate student at UNC at Chapel Hill. On this episode, Kennedy provides insights into her speech language pathology graduate school experience, including the mistakes made waiting for acceptances. Through her experiences she encourages and promotes being open to the possibilities of all areas of the field. ! You can follow Kennedy @Kennisspeechie Follow us on instagram ⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠ Follow your host, Christy Ubieta ⁠⁠@christymarieu⁠⁠ Email anytime with questions or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Michelle Andrews, a pediatric speech language pathologist, private practice owner, TPT and Boom learning account, and is a podcast host. On this episode, Michelle gives us tons of valuable information about opening a private practice, including going into details about gaining clients, navigating insurance policies, and obtaining materials! Michelle also goes into details about obtaining CEUs, and the importance of being informed about your state's requirements so that you do not over pay for your credits - even better than that, Michelle's podcast, Pep Talk Podcast for SLPs offers the opportunity for just that!! So please go check out her podcast to learn more! You can find Michelle on: - Instagram: @peptalkforslps - Podcast Website - TPT - Boom Store Resources Discussed: - Cued Creative Private Practice Handbook - Softwares for PP: Jane App and SimplePractice - Website Templates/Branding: Cued Creative and Pediatric Speech Stars - Frog TPT (first one Michelle created): "Where" Questions You can follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Email anytime with questions, general comments, or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Tracie Bearden, a brain injury advocate, specialist, and educator. Beyond her experiences working with traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients and in the acute care setting, Tracie has also had her own TBI experience that resulted in optic neuropathy and a mild-moderate hypoxic concussion. On this episode, Tracie details how this experience informs her treatment approaches, informs listeners about various setting and opportunities speech pathologists can work in in the medical setting, cracks the PRN during the CFY code, and provides insight into her journey to her perfect setting. **ASSAULT TRIGGER WARNING** On this episode we discuss assault. Although details are not mentioned, a warning is warranted. For those who wish to skip over the incident entirely, the time stamp for the story is as follows: 20:19 - 22:23 You can follow Tracie on: - Instagram: @Tracieb.slp - Tiktok: @Tracie.slp - Website: TBI MedSLP - Med SLP Chit Chat Resources: - HoneyComb Speech - CBIS - CanvasRebel Article Follow us on instagram ⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠ Follow your host, Christy Ubieta ⁠⁠@christymarieu⁠⁠ Email anytime with questions or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Samantha Bravo, a graduate student at Stony Brook University. Her areas of interest include adult acute care and dysphagia. Sam shares with us about her univeristies unique offerings, including a simulator to practice on, out placements for clinical, and more! We also throw in a fun this or that section to get to know Sam a little better! You can follow Sam @speechie.sam Follow us on instagram ⁠@speechingitreal⁠ Follow your host, Christy Ubieta ⁠@christymarieu⁠ Email anytime with questions or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features George Barnes, a dysphagia specialist also known as dysphagia dude. On this episode, George teaches us the Mendelsohn and Masako swallow maneuvers, shares additional insights into working in a hospital, LTAC, and SNF, and how he created a decision journal to help recall thoughts and decisions made regarding clinical decisions. He also shares about a course he is offering about Medically Complex Decision Making!! You can find George on: - Instagram: ⁠@dysphagiadude - Website: Dysphagia Dude Resources Discussed: - Ice Chip Protocol You can follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Email anytime with questions, general comments, or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Nashifa Momin, an Atlanta based CICU SLP. On this episode, Nashifa shares details about working in the CICU with infants and how to get your foot in the door. We also got into some conversations about CF licensure which lead me into some research for you all! Plus, we sprinkle in some conversations about the SLPD! You can find Nashifa on: - Instagram: @nashifa - Cookie Instagram: @atlcookiejar - Email: nashifa@gmail.com Resources Discussed: - National Pediatric Cardiology Collaborative: NPCQIC - Catherine Shaker: Seminars - Erin Ross: Soffi Method - State Licensure Google Doc You can follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Email anytime with questions, general comments, or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com

This episode features Amanda Stead and Jordan Tinsley, two wonderfully engaged and caring professors at Pacific University! On this episode, Jordan and Amanda discuss how their department has embedded DEIA practices into the culture of their program, including some questions asked during the interview process (for students AND faculty), and they give real world examples of how these practices look for them. You can find Amanda and Jordan through the University's CSD Instagram: @pacificu_csd, on Facebook or on their website, Pacific University Oregon. **Disclaimer: Amanda has exited her hustler era, and cannot be found on the internet** You can follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speechingitreal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Email anytime with questions, general comments, or guest suggestions at speechingitreal@gmail.com