Want to keep up with the research, but also keep your sanity?
Same... that's why we're here!
Welcome to Speech Talk, a podcast for SLPs who are hungry to stay on top of the latest research but don’t have the time to read it. Every other week, join hosts Emily and Eva, two working SLPs who have taken it upon themselves to dive into the data so you don’t have to. Together, they’re turning clinical studies into real-life solutions. From cognitive screening to medication management, adult neuro rehab to discharge planning, they break it all down with evidence, empathy, and a healthy dose of sarcasm.
It’s smart, practical, and very real. It’s also, ahem, your new favorite podcast!
Recent Episodes
MCI...Now What?
You've tested your patient and they are sitting at a 25/30 on the MoCA. They have an MCI.. now what? In this episode, we explore mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that sits between normal aging and dementia. We discuss the nuances of MCI, its subtypes, and the critical need for early …
Should Food be Pretty?
In this episode, I, Eva, alongside co-host Emily, discuss the often-overlooked topic of puree diets in speech therapy. Wondering- Should food be pretty? Does food presentation help with patients' perceptions of unappetizing puree food and share insights from a study revealing that molded puree enha…
Chat- Can You Write Our Next Episode?
In this episode, we examine the transformative role of AI [large language models (LLMs)] like ChatGPT in speech therapy and clinical practice. While we didn't have Chat write our episode, we do discuss how ChatGPT and other AI help our practice. We delve into how these AI tools enhance clinical …
When walking-walk. When eating, Eat-10
In this episode, Eva and Emily discuss the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10), a vital dysphagia screener for adults that assesses swallowing difficulties through patient self-reports. They highlight the importance of interpreting scores accurately, particularly in identifying clinically significant i…
What? I can't hear you- Hearing loss and Dementia??
In this episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between hearing loss and dementia, addressing a topic that is ever-present in skilled nursing environments. As speech therapists, we share our anecdotal experiences where the challenges of communicating with elderly patients often lead to un…
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About the Hosts
Emily is a medical speech-language pathologist working in SNFs around Akron, Ohio. A mom of three, she’s long been a go-to for study guides and peer support. When she couldn’t find practical resources for SLPs in adult medical settings, she teamed up with her NYU classmate, Eva Johnson, to create one, designed especially for clinicians juggling work, life, and caregiving. They’re figuring it out too, and are happy to share the journey.
Eva is a skilled nursing SLP with a background in ESL and Romance languages. A former teacher and TA, she brings a love of clear, systems-based thinking to clinical care. She joined the podcast to keep teaching, grow as a clinician, and collaborate with her classmate Emily. A mom of two, Eva loves Shabbat dinners, still hopes to paint again someday, and brings curiosity and practical wisdom to every conversation.