Way to Be

Way To Be: Medical SLP

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:30:00 -0600

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.

Interprofessional Practice

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:45:00 -0600

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.

Way To Be: Business Ownership

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:37:00 -0600

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.

Way To Be: School-Based SLP

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0600

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.

Leadership in Speech Language Pathology

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600

Get ready to tune into another awesome episode of the Way to Be podcast — this time featuring the incredible Valarie Fleming, PhD, CCC-SLP!

Why SLP

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0600

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!

AVT Around The World

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0600

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.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

Importance of CI Team

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0600

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/

Serving Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0600

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/

Textbook: 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

How I Found AVT

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0600

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

Dual Perspectives

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0600

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!

Past, Present, and Future of AVT

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0600

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!