Best The EvidenceBased Practice Podcasts (2025)

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169. How "R" Can Make Speech Therapy Much Easier 33:16

4d ago33:16

33:16

SLPs often equate "R" with 'hard work'. However, "R" is your best friend in making someone of the trickiest sounds easy. In this episode, learn how to use "R" to make the most complex treatment targets easy. Hint: Get out your blender. Ready to join me in putting innovative, empirically-based strategies to work on Monday morning? Don't delay and jo…

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#560: Neurodiversity & Nutrition: Choline, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Beyond – Emma Derbyshire, PhD 45:55

7d ago45:55

45:55

Nutrition is increasingly being considered as a modifiable factor that may influence neurodevelopmental outcomes. While severe deficiencies in certain nutrients are known to have dramatic effects, there is growing interest in the potential impact of more subtle insufficiencies — particularly during critical windows such as pregnancy, infancy, and e…

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#103 Pediatric Sleep and OT with Amy Gore Hartman 1:02:51

11d ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Between 20-30% of typically developing children experience sleep difficulty in childhood. The percentage of neurodiverse children with considerable sleep problems is even more staggering at 40-80%. On one hand, it is sobering to consider the impacts of sleep difficulties on children and adolescents. As you’ll hear in this week's article review: Sle…

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168. Needle-Moving Activities That Target Five Pivotal Domains for School Age Kiddos 26:04

11d ago26:04

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If you work with elementary age children, today's episode is for you. We are diving into game-changing activities that accelerate gains across five developmental domains. Ready to receive these activities with ready-to-use activities weekly? Check out the SIS Membership at https://www.kellyvess.com/sis…

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Do Lipids Increase During Weight Loss? (SNP39) 20:03

14d ago20:03

20:03

This is a segment from one of our Premium-exclusive AMA (ask me anything) episodes, where we answer questions submitted by Premium subscribers. To listen to the full episode, you’ll need to be a Premium subscriber and access the episode on the private Premium feed. Questions Answered in This Episode [02:00] Why does the Mediterranean diet emphasize…

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167. The ABC's to Improve Autistic Speech Development 29:04

18d ago29:04

29:04

How can we translate the latest neurological cerebro-cerebellar research into Monday morning practice to improve speech outcomes? Let's dive into tried and true strategies that improve speech outcomes for children with Autism today. Ready to DSD: Do Something Different? Don't delay and join the SIS membership today at https://kellyvess.com/sis…

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#559: Skin Health & Nutrition – Thivi Maruthappu, PhD 45:29

21d ago45:29

45:29

The intersection of nutrition, dermatology, and skin health is an area of growing interest, yet one that remains riddled with misinformation and oversimplified claims. The influence of dietary patterns, specific nutrients, and lifestyle factors on conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin aging has been widely debated, with varying level…

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#102 Value-Based Care Contracts with Dana Strauss & Carlin Reaume 1:00:09

25d ago1:00:09

1:00:09

While many OTs work in a fee for service model, the reality is that we are undergoing a seismic shift towards value based care. In fact it's estimated that 238.8 million Americans receive healthcare in a value-based care model. These already large numbers are expected to grow significantly in the coming years. OTs has tremendous potential in value-…

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166. Pay Attention to This When it Comes to Movement Activities 36:17

25d ago36:17

36:17

The latest research indicates that the type of activity matters in terms of outcomes. This week, we're putting the latest research into Monday morning practice. Ready to put research into practice? Don't delay and try the SIS Membership out today at https://www.kellyvess.com/sis Su, W., Srinivasan, S., & Bhat, A. (2025). Effects of creative movemen…

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#558: Rethinking Ultra-Processed Foods in the Modern Food System – Duane Mellor, PhD 52:08

28d ago52:08

52:08

Discussions around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their role in public health have gained significant traction in recent years. While some advocate for categorizing and regulating these foods due to their potential negative health effects, others argue that such classifications can oversimplify the issue and detract from more actionable dietary c…

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165. 5 Success Strategies to Support Autism 18:17

1M ago18:17

18:17

We are diving into five needle-moving strategies that support children with Autism. Make sure to listen to this episode to the end because each one will produce game-changing results. Ready to roll up your sleeves and change lives today? Check out the SIS Membership for ready-to-use, effective, and educationally rich activities to be delivered to y…

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#557: Health Psychology & Eating Behaviour – Prof. Jane Ogden 48:46

1M ago48:46

48:46

In the realm of health psychology, our understanding of eating behaviors extends beyond mere physiological hunger cues. Research indicates that factors such as learned associations, cultural influences, and individual perceptions play pivotal roles in shaping our dietary choices. Recognizing this complexity is essential for developing effective die…

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#101 Sleep, Mental Health, and OT with Amanda Carroll 1:06:02

1M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Nearly one third of people experience sleep disturbances. And, about 23% of adults experience mental health illness. These high percentages mean that both sleep and mental health are global, public health challenges in their own right. However, emerging research suggests we should not think of these challenges separately. They are more intertwined …

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SNP38: What is Quality Sleep? 22:11

1M ago22:11

22:11

Sleep is one of the most critical yet often overlooked components of health, performance, and overall well-being. Poor sleep quality or insufficient sleep can disrupt circadian rhythms, impair glucose metabolism, and alter hunger signals, leading to increased food intake, reduced insulin sensitivity, and other undesirable outcomes. In this episode,…

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164. Try This Simple Four Step Process to Improve Executive Function Today 13:22

2M ago13:22

13:22

If you work with children with communication delays, this episode is for you. I am sharing a simple, yet powerful, four-step process to improve executive function in speech therapy. Ready to roll up your sleeves and put research into practice every week? Try the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis…

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#556: Can We Restore the Gut Microbiome Through Dietary Changes? – Anissa Armet, PhD 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

There is research suggesting that industrialization has significantly altered the composition of our gut microbiota, with certain microbial species now absent in many industrialized populations. Given the known associations between gut microbiome diversity and health, researchers have begun investigating whether restoring lost microbial species and…

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#100 Starting an OT Private Practice with Carlin Reaume 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Starting a side hustle private practice is one of the best ways to safeguard your career, pursue a niche interest, and meet some of the many unmet needs in your community. But, let’s be honest: the process of getting going can be daunting. In this Ask Me Anything (AMA), we are welcoming Carline Reaume, OTD, OTR/L, DipACLM, PMH-C, PCES back to the p…

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163. Stop Doing Speech Therapy at the Word, Phrase, and Sentence Level 23:21

2M ago23:21

23:21

This episode will challenge you to DSD (Do Something Different) when treating speech sound disorders to improve outcomes. Learn how you can create optimal change by placing your targets in paragraph form. Doing so will result in gains across developmental domains. See for yourself. If not now, then when? Don't wait another day and join the SIS Memb…

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#555: What Should the Dietary Guidelines Say? – Prof. Christopher Gardner 59:29

2M ago59:29

59:29

Every five years, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines are updated based on the latest scientific evidence to help shape national nutrition recommendations. A panel of experts was assembled to review the existing research, evaluate new findings, and provide recommendations that will inform the next edition of the guidelines. One of the committee members inv…

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162. Five Takeaways from the Telepathic 31:16

2M ago31:16

31:16

Join me for five lessons from the popular Preschool podcast. What to do on Monday morning? Check out the SIS Membeship for educationally-rich activities and a Google Slides Deck at kellyvess.com/sisBy Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP

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#554: Crucial Ideas for Understanding Nutrition Science 1:13:12

2M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Understanding the complexities of diet-disease relationships requires a nuanced approach to nutritional science. Unlike other scientific disciplines, nutrition research often grapples with the inherent challenges of studying dietary patterns and nutrient intakes in free-living populations over long periods. The cumulative effects of dietary exposur…

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#99 Carpal Tunnel and OT with Rachel Egan 55:07

2M ago55:07

55:07

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects quality of life in 1-5% of people. The first step in treatment of carpal tunnel should be non-surgical treatment, which includes education, often a steroid injection, and therapy. But what should that therapy look like? In this live webinar, we will discuss carpal tunnel education, assessment and treatment with Rachel…

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161. Tap That! Do This to De-Stress 11:53

2M ago11:53

11:53

Feeling stressed lately? Learn an evidence-based, 100% natural way to lower your stress levels through thalamus tapping and positive affirmations. Ready to roll up your sleeves and join me at the SIS drawing board? Check out the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sis Blacher, S. (2023). Emotional freedom technique (EFT): Tap to relieve stress and burn…

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#553: Healthy Habits for Fertility and Reproductive Health – Marjorie Nolan Cohn, RD 40:58

2M ago40:58

40:58

This episode focuses on the intersection of nutrition, lifestyle, and women’s health, with a particular emphasis on managing complex conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Registered dietitian Marjorie Nolan Cohn shares insights from over two decades of clinical practice, highlighting the importance of a…

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160. 3 Steps to Become a Culturally Competent SLP 24:13

2M ago24:13

24:13

Dive into the episode for three actionable steps to being culturally competent. Being culturally competent is pivotal to being effective in working with families, colleagues, and children with communication impairments. Enough talk already. Ready to take action? Join the SIS Membership and let's roll up our sleeves together at https://kellyvess.com…

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#552: Diet & Sleep Interactions – Marie-Pierre St. Onge, PhD 41:04

3M ago41:04

41:04

Over the past couple of decades, renowned researcher Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge has uncovered fascinating links between how we sleep and what we eat, revealing how these two lifestyle factors influence energy balance, cardiovascular health, and metabolic function. In this episode we’ll explore Dr. St-Onge’s findings on sleep regularity and its associ…

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159. Five Common Mistakes Professionals Make with High-Tech AAC + Autism 29:34

3M ago29:34

29:34

This episode dives into five common mistakes professionals make with high-tech AAC devices. Check out this episode to learn how we can DSD (Do Something Different) by knowing better and doing better. Make sure to check out the SIS Membership and receive our updated 2025 speech and language targets with digital clips to illustrate cues at www.kellyv…

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Multivitamin Nihilism: Is it Actually Worthless to Supplement? (SNP37) 17:39

3M ago17:39

17:39

Multivitamin and multimineral supplements have long been a topic of both scientific inquiry and public debate. While they are often marketed as convenient solutions for achieving nutritional adequacy, their true value remains contentious. Are these supplements essential insurance policies against nutrient deficiencies, or are they merely expensive …

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Does galantamine help people with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease and people with mild cognitive impairment? 3:28

3M ago3:28

3:28

There are many Cochrane Reviews of possible treatments for dementia. One of the earliest of these looked at the effects of a drug called galantamine, which is found in daffodil bulbs, and the review was updated in November 2024.

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What are the effects of interventions on sales of antimicrobial drugs without prescription in community pharmacies? 5:46

3M ago5:46

5:46

The Cochrane Collaboration has produced several systematic reviews of interventions focusing on the problem of antimicrobial resistance. In January 2025, these were added to with a new review about the role of community pharmacies and, in this podcast, Sadatoshi Matsuoka, talks with lead author Moe Moe Thandar from the National Center for Global He…

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#98 Pediatric Feeding Therapy with Suzie Driscoll 55:27

3M ago55:27

55:27

Childhood feeding problems are one of the most common complaints raised during primary care visits. Which is not surprising, given that the prevalence of pediatric feeding disorder is around 1 in 37 children under age 5. Feeding disorders overall are common in the pediatric population, with a prevalence of 25% of children in the general population …

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158. Autism & AAC: Let's Dive Into a 'How-To' Assessment Protocol 39:30

3M ago39:30

39:30

Join me behind the scenes to review this recent article on AAC for children with Autism. You can access the article at ASHA.org: Lund, S. K., Quach, W., Weissling, K., & McKelvey, M. (2025). Augmentative and alternative communication assessment for children on the autism spectrum: Protocol development and content validation. Language, Speech, and H…

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#551: How to Shift from Short-term Dieting to Sustainable Lifestyle Changes – Laurin Conlin 1:02:19

3M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

While the fitness industry often emphasizes short-term goals such as rapid weight loss or aesthetic improvements, a growing body of evidence highlights the importance of fostering long-term habits for health and wellbeing. Understanding how psychological frameworks intersect with physical health behaviors is key to empowering clients and overcoming…

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157. Help! This Child is So Dysregulated: Try These Strategies 22:57

3M ago22:57

22:57

If you work with or have a child with Autism, this episode is for you. We are diving into three strategies that support regulation for children with sensory challenges. Put these strategies into use today, and don't delay and join SIS today. Receive the updated speech and language treatment library, complete with video illustrations at kellyvess.co…

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#550: Eating Disorder Risk in Sport, Wellness & Fitness – Jillian Lampert, PhD, RD 53:10

3M ago53:10

53:10

Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors represent complex, multifaceted challenges that affect individuals across all demographics, yet they remain widely misunderstood and under-recognized. These issues often extend beyond the stereotypical images associated with eating disorders, touching everything from rigid “clean eating” obsessions t…

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#97 Grip Strength as a Vital Sign with Gabriella Francis 57:55

3M ago57:55

57:55

However you think about group strength it probably is not broadly enough. Grip strength is NOT just about hand strength. It is NOT just an indicator of upper body strength. It is NOT just about overall strength. Grip strength is associated with: mortality psychological health functional disabilities hospitalization morbidity The article we are revi…

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156. Do THIS to Monitor Your Clients' Progress in Speech Therapy 32:19

3M ago32:19

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Let's talk data! In this episode, I share my empirically-based method to monitor gains when treating speech sound disorders effectively. Ready to cut your number of speech errors in half three months into the school year? Don't delay and check out the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis Receive newly updated speech and language targets the we…

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#549: Are We Doomed? Trust, Misinformation, and the Future of Health & Fitness Science – Joe Klemczewski, PhD 1:19:25

3M ago1:19:25

1:19:25

In a world flooded with information, discerning fact from fiction in fitness and nutrition has never been more challenging—or more important. The rise of social media and democratized science has given everyone a platform, but not all voices are equal. How do we navigate a landscape where influencers with massive followings wield the same credibili…

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Are midwife continuity of care models versus other models of care for childbearing women better for women and their babies? 6:06

4M ago6:06

6:06

Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth has produced many reviews of interventions relevant to the organization and delivery of maternity care. In this podcast, two of the group’s researchers, Cristina Fernandez Turienzo and Hannah Rayment-Jones, midwives and senior research fellows at King’s College London in the UK, discuss their April 2024 update for …

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155. How SLPs Can Go Against the Grain Without Getting Splinters 28:07

4M ago28:07

28:07

Putting research into real-world practice can be challenging in the real world, where ineffective practices are commonplace. However, don't let these obstacles deter you from going against the grain in providing empirically-based practices. This episode will give you four strategies to create lifelong change for your clients in less-than-ideal envi…

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IGF-1 and Diet: Cause For Concern? (SNP36) 21:56

4M ago21:56

21:56

IGF-1 (Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1) has emerged as a hot topic in health and nutrition discussions, often linked to longevity, cancer risk, and metabolic health. On one hand, IGF-1 is essential for growth, repair, and metabolic regulation; on the other, it is sometimes associated with disease processes, including cancer and cognitive decline. For …

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Cognitive behavioural therapy plus standard care for first-episode and recent-onset psychosis 4:10

4M ago4:10

4:10

In its nearly 30 years, the Cochrane Schizophrenia Group produced more than 250 reviews. One of its last, published in March 2024, looked at cognitive behavioural therapy for first episode and recent-onset psychosis. Here’s lead author, Susanna Mayer from the Technical University of Munich in Germany to tell us more.…

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#96: OT and Value-Based Care with Dana Strauss 1:24:00

4M ago1:24:00

1:24:00

We’ve all known for a while that the current fee-for-service models that most occupational therapists operate under are bad for patients and bad for healthcare. Why? Because it incentives volume of services over quality of services. If you’re like me, you may feel like you’ve been waiting for years for value based care to really take hold in the Un…

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154. My Five Favorite Self-Care Splurges for 2025 20:23

4M ago20:23

20:23

When you are healthier and happier, you perform better both inside and outside of therapy. I am sharing my favorite five self-care splurges in this episode. These brands, for which I have no affiliations, are primarily pure.com and cruchi.com. If you are ready to uplevel your therapy in 2025, don't delay and check out SIS today with the free "3 Int…

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#548: Disordered Eating and Body Image in the Fitness Industry – Michelle Carroll 48:07

4M ago48:07

48:07

Fitness pursuits can bring various benefits. However, within the modern fitness industry there is a complex interplay of body image ideals, societal pressures, and disordered eating behaviors. Research continues to illuminate how certain practices and messaging within the industry—such as the overvaluation of leanness or the impact of social media …

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#547: Healthspan, Healthy Ageing & Chronic Disease – Best of 2024 1:06:18

4M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Healthspan, healthy ageing, and chronic disease are pivotal topics in today’s health discourse, emphasizing not just the length of life but the quality of those additional years. Focusing on healthspan means striving for a longer period of life free from disease and disability, which is increasingly important as global life expectancies rise. Healt…

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