Best Experiencer Support Association Podcasts (2025)

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S7E21: Supporting LGBTIQ+ individuals in Aged Care 36:41

5d ago36:41

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In this week’s episode, we recognise Pride month as SPA’s Jess Kaplonyi (she/her), speaks with Chris Hunt (she/her) and Dr Louisa Smith (she/her) from LGBTIQ+ Health Australia’s Silver Rainbow program. They discuss the experiences and support needs of LGBTIQ+ individuals living with dementia and who engage with palliative care and Aged Care. Resour…

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Rebroadcast: Ethical AI in Speech Pathology, part 1 S7E20 45:22

12d ago45:22

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In this week’s episode, the Scientific Chair of the 2025 conference, Dr Jacqueline McKechnie offers her reflections on the episode ethical AI in speech pathology, a conversation with Professor Emma Power, from UTS. Emma speaks about the opportunities and considerations that using Generative AI can provide and the ethical considerations that we need…

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Rebroadcast: UN Sustainable Development Goals S7E19 45:04

19d ago45:04

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In this week’s episode, Dr Debbie Pu from the 2025 Conference Planning Advisory Committee offers her reflections on the episode UN Sustainable Development Goals. Professor Sharynne McLeod and Professor Julie Marshall about a special issue of the International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology focusing on the United Nations’ Sustainable Developme…

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Planning ahead: psychosocial safety in your practice S7E18 26:40

26d ago26:40

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In this week's episode, we speak with Anna Pannuzzo, from WorkPlace PLUS, about creating policies to uphold everyone’s psychosocial safety at work. Anna speaks about how planning ahead can help to ensure that if something challenging and unexpected does happen, there is a prepared plan. Anna speaks about policies and processes for psychosocial haza…

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S07E20 – 06-03-2025 – Jenny McKinney - Energy, Spiritual Stuff, Mediumship 55:01

26d ago55:01

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Jenny McKinney! She's here to share love and laughter with the world! She does that through comedy, mediumship & energy clearing sessions, laughing meditations Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-tin-foil-hat--5335638/support.By Experiencer Support Association

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Holding connections in speech pathology practice S7E17 20:35

1M ago20:35

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In this week’s episode, we speak with Associate Professor Jade Cartwright. Jade is delivering the Elizabeth Usher Memorial Lecture at the 2025 SPA conference in Tarntanya | Adelaide on Sunday June 15th, 2025. Jade discusses the inspiration behind her plenary address, and reflects on the learnings we can achieve when we work to co-design with the pe…

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Public funding models: Ethical challenges and practices S7E16 39:32

1M ago39:32

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In this week’s episode, Dr Tristan Nickless explores ethical challenges and considerations that speech pathologists face when working with funding models like the NDIS and Medicare. He discusses ways practitioners can be ethical stewards of public funds in supporting equitable access, managing time requirements, aligning funded supports with eviden…

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S07E19 – 05-20-2025 – Aaron Cox - Haunted Houses, Paranormal Research, Investigations 54:42

1M ago54:42

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Aaron has been into the paranormal since childhood, growing up in what he calls a mildly haunted house. He followed this thru high school and college, doing solo investigations with a tape recorder, film camera and note pad. He joined East Tn Paranormal Research Society in his late 20s and spent 10 years with them, as an investigator, Promotions Di…

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Neurodiversity affirming practice and disability justice S7E15 51:32

2M ago51:32

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In this week’s episode, Professor Betty Yu of San Francisco State University provides a brief overview of the workshop on conversational analysis that she will co-present with Dr Vishnu Nair at the SPA Conference 2025. In this unscripted conversation she reflects on the nature of neurodiversity-affirming practice, whose experiences and communicatio…

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S07E18 – 05-13-2025 – Christina Westervelt - Spooky Stuff, Paranormal Investigating, Horror Movies 54:39

2M ago54:39

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Although i have been fascinated by the paranormal from a very young age, I didn’t start investigating major locations until about 5 years ago. Although I don’t have a cool back story of growing up in a haunted house , i did grow up watching ghost hunters and horror movies with my dad. I have had the pleasure of investigating so many amazing locatio…

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People experiencing homelessness and speech pathology S7E14 42:00

2M ago42:00

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In this week’s episode, Leigh Andrews from Change Communication in the UK and Lauren Gibbs from Launch Housing in Victoria, speak with Mary Woodward, SPA’s Senior Advisor, Justice. Leigh and Lauren tell Mary about the benefit speech pathologists can bring when supporting people who are experiencing homelessness, and some of the resources that suppo…

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S07E17 – 05-06-2025 – Chris Green - UAP Disclosure, New Whistle Blower, AI 55:11

2M ago55:11

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Chris and Danny talk about UAP disclosure, New whistle blower and AI. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-tin-foil-hat--5335638/support.By Experiencer Support Association

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Celebrating one million listens! S7 bonus episode 12:17

2M ago12:17

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In this bonus episode, we are celebrating the Speak Up podcast having been listened to one million times! Thank you to everyone who listens, every guest who has so generously shared learnings with us, guest interviewers who approach their role with curiosity and everyone else who supports the podcast in visible and invisible ways. Nathan and Nadia,…

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Adopting a decolonial vision for the profession S7E13 33:29

2M ago33:29

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In this week’s episode Dr Vishnu Nair lays groundwork for his keynote address at the SPA Conference on a Critical and Decolonial Vision for Speech and Language Therapy. He discusses communication as an embodied experience for - and the knowledge of - people who live with disability, critically examining historical and current power dynamics in the …

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S07E16 – 04-29-2025 – Chris Green - UAP's, Drones, Orb's 54:27

2M ago54:27

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Danny and Chris talk about UAP's, Drones and Orbs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-tin-foil-hat--5335638/support.By Experiencer Support Association

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Inside the Justice Reform Initiative S7E12 39:36

2M ago39:36

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In this week’s episode, Dr Mindy Sotiri, who is the Executive Director of the Justice Reform Initiative speaks with Mary Woodward, SPA’s senior advisor for justice. Mindy and Mary discuss the work that the Justice Reform Initiative do, some of the changes they are advocating for, and what role speech pathologists play when working in this space. Re…

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S07E15 – 04-22-2025 – Momoko Uno - Hello Humans, Spirit Guides, Integrative Medicine 54:42

2M ago54:42

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Momoko Uno is an author who writes across many genres. Her next book Hello Humans is a science fiction comedy about aliens. She also has a real job as a doctor of integrative medicine. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-tin-foil-hat--5335638/support.By Experiencer Support Association

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Climate change: core concern of speech pathology S7E11 50:01

3M ago50:01

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In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr Abby Foster and Suzanne Mungall, speech pathologists, about Earth Day, coming up on 22 April. Suzanne and Abby share their experiences about speech pathology and climate change, and why they feel the urgent need for health professionals to address the impacts of climate change on health and service delivery.…

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S07E14 – 04-15-2025 – Eesha Patel - Galactic Ambassador, Galactic Consciousness, Contact 55:08

3M ago55:08

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Eesha Patel specialises in the field of Galactic Consciousness. Eesha is here to facilitate the connection between humans and our Galactic Family. She is currently doing her PhD in UFO/UAP studies, focusing on intergalactic communications and diplomacy. In 2015 set Eesha had a profound awakening and contact experience which kickstarted her journey …

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S07E13 – 04-08-2025 – Chris Green - Moon landings, UFO's 54:51

3M ago54:51

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Danny and Chris talk about Moon landings and UFO's Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-tin-foil-hat--5335638/support.By Experiencer Support Association

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Federal election: Standing up for speech pathology S7E10 18:10

3M ago18:10

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In this week’s episode, we speak with SPA’s CEO, Lyn Brodie, and General Manager for Policy, Advocacy and Government Relations, Dr Jennifer O’Connor, about the upcoming federal election and speech pathology. They discuss “wins” from the federal budget, critical “asks” during the election and how these are determined, and ways that stakeholders can …

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S07E12 – 04-01-2025 – Dave - Crop Circle Maker, Author, Voices Of The Inner Circle 54:15

3M ago54:15

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Retired Crop Circle Maker, Fortean, and Author of "IT CAN'T BE PEOPLE" - Voices from the Inner Circle. Work in progress book on human-made crop circles and the makers' astounding accounts Say hello at [email protected] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-tin-foil-hat--5335638/support.…

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Primary progressive aphasia and speech pathology S7E09 44:06

3M ago44:06

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In this week’s episode, we recognise the inaugural International Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Awareness Day 2025 coming up this Friday on 4 April 2025. Kym, Speech Pathology Australia’s Senior Advisor- Aged Care, speaks with Scott Cooper a dementia advocate living with PPA, and his speech pathologist Dr Penelope Monroe from FRONTIER's PPA Comm…

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S07E11 – 03-18-2025 – Chris Green - Consciousness, Interdenominations, Interdenominational Beings 54:16

3M ago54:16

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Chris and Danny talk about Consciousness, Interdenominations, Interdenominational beings Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-tin-foil-hat--5335638/support.By Experiencer Support Association

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Beyond clinical learning, developing as professionals S7E08 55:56

4M ago55:56

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In this week’s episode, Ishwari Samarakoon and Nisrine El-Choueifati speak about the role that professional support can play in managing challenging interactions and the stress that this can cause us to feel. Nisrine and Ish discuss wellbeing, values-based decision making, and the things they have learned when providing supervision following a brea…

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Neurodiverse safe work initiative S7E07 53:21

4M ago53:21

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In this week’s episode to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we speak with Catherine Lee from the Neurodiverse Safe Work Initiative, an organisation with a focus on creating an environment for neurodivergent workers to thrive. Catherine speaks about the role speech pathologists can play in supporting someone to advocate for their needs at school…

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S07E10 – 03-11-2025 – Jim Harold - Supernatural, Paranormal, Campfire Stories 55:28

4M ago55:28

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Since 2005, Jim has built a global following with his flagship shows The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold's Campfire, which have been downloaded tens of millions of times. Jim's shows consistently rank alongside major networks on the podcast charts. Going full-time in 2012, Jim expanded into premium content in addition to his popular free shows an…

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Beyond The Tin Foil Hat_ S07E09- March 4_2025- Ryan Stacey - UFO Cults, Paranormal, Flat Earth 1:00:32

4M ago1:00:32

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Ryan Stacey is a certified Private Investigator, the C.E.O./Founder of Black Light Investigative and Surveillance Services and the President of TESA International Media Inc.Ryan is also known as a citizen journalist, active Canadian Disclosure Ufologist and a private paranormal/psychogenic investigator. He is the creator of the Ultraspectrum Classi…

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Rethinking thickened liquids S7E06 52:50

4M ago52:50

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In this week’s episode SPA’s Jessica Kaplonyi speaks with Tracy Lazenby-Paterson from the National Health Service and Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists in the UK, and Dr Arlene McCurtin from the University of Limerick in Ireland, about research into thickened fluids and people living with dysphagia. They discuss misconceptions about thi…

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Returning to practice: A new program S7E05 27:37

4M ago27:37

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In this week’s episode we hear from Mary and Fiona from the Professional Recognition Team about the new program to enable speech pathologists to return to practice. Mary and Fiona speak about the new program having self-directed learning goals, and condensing the program to be completed in less time, so speech pathologists can safely and effectivel…

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S07E08– 08-25-2025 – Darlene Van de Grift - Multi Dimensions, Spiritual Guidance, Timelines 55:02

4M ago55:02

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Darlene Van de Grift is a highly respected Medical Intuitive and Multidimensional Mediator, Timeline Architect, Medium, Artist, and Author, with over 35 years of experience. She dedicated her career to helping people tap into their innate wisdom and spiritual guidance to explore and heal their multidimensional selves. Darlene's thirst for knowledge…

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S07E07 – 02-18-2025 – Kenneth Smith - Conspiracy Theories, Ghosts, Personal Experiences 54:47

4M ago54:47

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Lifetime of studying the paranormal, and conspiracy theories. Some personal experiences as well. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-tin-foil-hat--5335638/support.By Experiencer Support Association

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AI and Language Sample Analysis S7E04 58:15

4M ago58:15

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In this week’s episode Dr Darin Woolpert and Dr Michael Cannizzaro discuss what Generative AI is (and is not) effective at when analysing language samples, and the importance of practitioner knowledge and critical thinking when using AI.Resources: A full list of resources / references for this podcast is available via the SPA Learning Hub. ChatGPT …

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Advocacy updates and NDIS AT replacement supports S7E03 48:03

4M ago48:03

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In this week’s episode, SPA’s Policy, Advocacy and Government Relations Team speak about the work they have been doing. Then we receive an update about changes in the NDIS that have occurred since 3 October 2024, including things to keep in mind when using the new AT pathway for replacement supports. Resources: Contact the Policy, Advocacy, and Gov…

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S07E06 – 02-11-2025 – Bjorn Lestrud - Spirit Guides, Shaman Traditions, Personal Experiences 54:37

5M ago54:37

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Bjorn is a sound healer and founder of Blue Dragon Healing. His journey has been deeply shaped by ancient shamanic traditions and personal experiences with plant medicines, which helped him reconnect with his true self. Now, through sound therapy and holistic practices, he helps others do the same—guiding them toward emotional clarity, spiritual gr…

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S07E05 – 02-04-2025 – Chris Green - AI, Chat GPT, UFO'S 55:14

5M ago55:14

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Chris and Danny talk about AI, Chat GPT and UFO'S Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-tin-foil-hat--5335638/support.By Experiencer Support Association

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Introducing CEO Lyn Brodie & looking forward to Season 7 S7E01 38:43

5M ago38:43

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In this week’s episode the podcast production team, Nathan Cornish-Raley, Renae Hobson and Nadia Marussinszky, give a peek behind the curtain on the Speak Up podcast and what listeners can expect for Season 7. Nadia also chats to SPA’s new CEO, Lyn Brodie, about her vision for the Association and the profession.Resources: SPA Strategic Plan 2023-20…

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S07E04 – 01-29-2025 – Mike Oppenheim - Conversationalist, Philosopher, Novelist 54:41

5M ago54:41

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Mike Oppenheim is a novelist, filmmaker, musician, and podcaster. His substack, featuring fiction, non-ficiton, and his podcast, Coffin Talk, was noted in the top 25 Philosophy & Humor category. He also copyedits and indexes books, working with galley proofs in publishing, runs a writing workshop, drinks coffee, and eats avocados, but his favorite …

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S07E03 – 01-21-2025 – Dr Sharnael Wolverton Dehon - Paranormal, Conscious Living, Encounters 54:44

5M ago54:44

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Dr. Sharnael didn’t always know the language of miracles. Years ago, when she was focused solely on ministry, she was faced with serious health challenges. Doctor after doctor, prescription after prescription, and soon she was on a suitcase full of medications that came with myriad side effects and no improved quality of life. At the recommendation…

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S07E02 – 01-14-2025 – Mike Fiorito - Ufos, UFO Symphonic, Falling from Trees 54:50

6M ago54:50

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An Adjunct Professor of English at City Tech (CUNY), Mike Fiorito is a freelance journalist and an awared winning author.For All We Know, Mike’s UFO themed science-fiction novel, published in May 2024.His new book, UFO Symphonic-Journeys into Sound, is currently available for preorder and will be published February 1st, 2025. Become a supporter of …

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Inside the Food, Nutrition and Dining Unit S7E02 33:44

6M ago33:44

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In this week’s episode, Jane Villari, Assistant Director in the Food, Nutrition and Dining Advisory Support Unit at the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, speaks with Kym Torresi, SPA Senior Advisor Aged Care. Jane and Kym discuss the Food, Nutrition, and Dining Unit, and the supports that speech pathologists can access from the FNDU to suppo…

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S07E01 – 01-07-2025 – Margie Kay - Remote Viewing, Paranormal Investigating, Law Enforcement 55:01

6M ago55:01

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Margie Kay is one of the most highly skilled remote viewers in the world. She has helped to solve over 70 missing person, homicide and theft cases for law enforcement, private investigators, and individuals. She teaches remote viewing, dowsing, paranormal investigating, and lectures on a variety of topics. Kay is a licensed private investigator in …

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The Speech Pathology Role in Palliative Care SLS25E3 1:03:14

6M ago1:03:14

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In our third instalment of the Summer Listening Series Connie Huang from the Early Career Reference Group offers her reflections on episode 31 from season 4 The Speech Pathology Role in Palliative Care. Lisa Terry and Samantha Bradley, Senior Speech Pathologists from Monash Health, speak with Dr Laura Chahda, from the University of Melbourne, and D…

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AAC across the lifespan SLS25E2 44:23

6M ago44:23

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In this week’s episode, speech pathologist Ashleigh Glover offers her reflections on AAC across the lifespan, a conversation between Kristen Potts and Amanda Hartmann. Kristen, a private speech pathologist, explores four AAC case studies across the lifespan with Amanda, an experienced speech pathologist and AAC enthusiast. Amanda is a lecturer at t…

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Adult learning styles and supervision SLS25E4 38:42

6M ago38:42

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In this final episode of the Summer Listening Series, speech pathologist Brittany Fong recommends a conversation from Season 5 with Nicola Dann about principles of adult learning and supervision. She discusses learning stages and styles, how supervisors can adapt their support, supervision at different career stages, and guidance for a supervisor’s…

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A behind the scenes look at Maggie Beer’s Big Mission SLS25E1 38:32

6M ago38:32

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In this first episode of the Summer Listening Series, Dr Rebecca Packer, Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland, reflects on her recommended listening from Season 6. She introduces this episode in which Associate Professor Jade Cartwright and Natalie O’Brien discuss their involvement in the ABC documentary Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. They d…

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S06E48 – 12-17-2024 – Daniel Anderson - Paranormal, UFOs, Cryptids 54:35

6M ago54:35

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Daniel Anderson is a Holistic Transformation and Purpose Alignment Coach and seasoned paranormal investigator whose journey into the unknown began in a haunted childhood home. Growing up surrounded by unexplainable phenomena—from phantom footsteps to full-bodied apparitions—Daniel developed a deep connection to the spirit world early on. His work a…

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S06E46 – 12-03-2024 – Dr. Lisa Thompson - Galactic Ambassador, Contactee, Galactic Races 54:28

7M ago54:28

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Dr. Lisa Thompson is a Best-Selling Author, Galactic Ambassador and Channeler, and Intuitive Transformational Coach, specializing in her unique energy healing modality called Galactic Ascension Channeling, as well as Parallel Life Regression and Sound Healing. She is a lifelong contactee/experiencer of UFO phenomena. She is the best-selling author …

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Implications of a systematic review into GLP S6E44 42:52

7M ago42:52

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In this week’s episode Professor Bronwyn Hemsley and Dr Lucy Bryant from UTS speak about their soon to be published systematic review into GLP. Bronwyn and Lucy speak about how and why they started this research and some considerations they would like stakeholders to reflect upon.The systematic review is linked below.Speech Pathology Australia supp…

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S06E45 – 11-26-2024 – Lori Spagna -Star Family Races, Energy Healer, Contactee 55:15

7M ago55:15

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Lori Ann Spagna is a Best Selling Author, Speaker, Spiritual Catalyst, Intuitive Multi-Dimensional Channel, Mentor, Animal Communicator, Energy Healer, Starseed, Contactee and Visionary who has transformed the lives of thousands of humans and animals via her Channeled Ascension Guidance, Intuition, Sacred Energy Healing, Dormant DNA Activations, Di…

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