Best Theresa Richard Ma Ccc Slp Bcs S Podcasts (2025)

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370 – Improving NG Tube Placement: What Every Med SLP Should Know About the PatCom Introducer 1:00:28

7d ago1:00:28

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If you’ve ever wondered, “Wait… are we as SLPs really allowed to be in the esophagus?” — this episode is for you. Theresa brings on two MedSLP Collective favorites, Christoph Schmitz, CEO of PatCom Medical, Inc, and Laura McWilliams, med SLP + board-certified swallowing specialist + all-around powerhouse. Together, they unpack what might just be [……

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369 – When the Research Meets Real Life: Pediatric Feeding, Family, and Feeding Tubes 47:32

20d ago47:32

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Feeling all the feels around pediatric feeding disorders? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of Swallow Your Pride, Theresa Richard sits down with Dr. Jeanne Marshall—a clinician-researcher and passionate advocate for early intervention in pediatric feeding—to talk about the real stories behind the research. They dive into: A scoping review…

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368 – Exploring the Vital Role of Breathwork and Airway Health in Speech and Swallowing Challenges. 29:54

27d ago29:54

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Raise your hand if you've ever felt like airway and breathwork live in some mysterious corner of our field that only a handful of people truly understand ‍♀️ Well… this episode might just be your flashlight. ✨ Theresa chats with with the incredibly knowledgeable—and wonderfully down-to-earth—Kaitlyn Shrum, MS, CCC-SLP, QOM, IBT, who wears many hats…

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367 – Beyond the Workbook: Engaging Patients with Meaningful, Tailored Therapy 34:54

1M ago34:54

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When it comes to true community reentry after brain injury or stroke, real magic happens through teamwork—and Alexandra Arvidson, M.S., CCC-SLP, is here to show us how. In this episode, Alexandra shares her journey from feeling stuck on “SLP Island” to thriving as part of an interdisciplinary dream team that gets patients back into the […] The post…

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366 – From Stroke to Strength: How One Survivor is Rewriting the Recovery Story 25:13

1M ago25:13

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In this episode of the Swallow Your Pride podcast, Theresa Richard sits down with Ali Mehreganfar—a stroke survivor, motivational speaker, and author who is redefining what recovery can look like. Ali shares his incredible journey from coma to comeback, offering a heartfelt look into his hospital experiences, the hurdles of rehab, and the mindset s…

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365 – The Diez Technique: Revolutionizing Dysphagia Care Through Breathing Coordination 50:35

2M ago50:35

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In this episode of the “Swallow Your Pride” podcast, host Theresa Richard speaks with Roxann Diez Gross, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, an expert in dysphagia with over 38 years of experience. Dr. Gross discusses her innovative Diez technique, which focuses on the interplay between breathing and swallowing to treat dysphagia. She shares insights from h…

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364 – Navigating the Complexities of ALS: A Deep Dive into Dysphagia and Airway Management with Dr. Lauren Tabor Gray 34:03

2M ago34:03

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In this episode of the “Swallow Your Pride” podcast, host Theresa Richard speaks with Dr. Lauren Tabor Gray, a clinician scientist and assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Gray, who directs the Gray Research Lab, discusses her work on respiratory exercise interventions for ALS patients. The conversation covers the complexities o…

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363 – From Research to Reality: How REST is Changing the Game for Swallowing Specialists 45:20

2M ago45:20

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In this episode of the "Swallow Your Pride" podcast, host Theresa Richard engages with Dr. Stephanie Watts and Jessica Gregor, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S to discuss advancements in dysphagia care. They introduce the Esophageal CoLab and the Robust Esophageal Screening Test (REST), aiming to improve swallowing disorder diagnostics and treatment. The convers…

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362 – From Parched to Perfect: The Game-Changer for Dry Mouth Relief with Aquoral 39:36

3M ago39:36

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In this episode of the "Swallow Your Pride" podcast, host Theresa Richard interviews Bennett Blakeman, co-founder of K Pharmaceuticals, about Aquoral, a product designed to alleviate dry mouth (xerostomia). Bennett explains how Aquoral differs from typical water-based products by creating a protective layer in the mouth, offering longer-lasting rel…

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361 – Beyond the Clinic: How animal models are changing dysphagia research with Dr. Michelle Ciucci 33:40

3M ago33:40

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What do rats have to do with swallowing disorders? More than you think! In this episode, we talk with Michelle Ciucci, PhD, CCC-SLP, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to explore the important role of animal research in understanding swallowing disorders in neurogenic diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Michelle explains how…

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360 – When Beauty Treatments Go Wrong: An SLP’s Warning About Cosmetic Botox Injections 43:44

3M ago43:44

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"I go to swallow, and nothing triggers. Alarm bells are ringing in my head because, as a speech therapist, it's the scariest feeling." What started as a routine cosmetic procedure turned into a medical nightmare for SLP Megan McCue. After just 12 units of Botox, she experienced severe swallowing difficulties, systemic complications, and a battle to…

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359 – The truth about picky eaters: What every parent and SLP should know 29:35

4M ago29:35

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Is picky eating just a phase, or could it be something more serious? How can we tell the difference? What do we do next? These questions are so common for clinicians and caregivers alike. Feeding challenges can contribute to high levels of stress and even PTSD for the families we serve. Thankfully, in this week’s episode, renowned feeding specialis…

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358 – Breaking the Voice Conference Mold: From hands-on workshops to innovative therapy approaches 25:28

4M ago25:28

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When passion meets purpose, incredible things happen… In this inspiring episode, Melissa Grassia-Chisholm shares her vision for bridging gaps in voice and swallowing therapy through the upcoming Functional Voice Swallow Airway Conference – and proves that innovation often starts with seeing what's missing. With remarkable enthusiasm, Melissa opens …

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357 – Ice Cream That Heals? Meet Jeff Holtz, CEO of Thrive Ice Cream! 24:21

4M ago24:21

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Ever wished there was a way to make nutritional supplements actually enjoyable for your patients with dysphagia? Meet Jeff Holtz, the ice cream innovator who's shaking up how we think about dysphagia nutrition. With 30 years in the ice cream industry, Jeff didn't just create another supplement – he developed a fortified ice cream that […] The post …

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356 – From Military Service to Med SLP Innovation: A Story of Grit & Growth 24:42

4M ago24:42

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When life hands you an unconventional path, sometimes it leads to exactly where you're meant to be… In this inspiring episode, Hannelyn Perez shares her remarkable journey from Navy medical service to speech-language pathology to tech innovation – and proves that your background doesn't define your future. With remarkable candor, Hannelyn opens up …

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355 – From SLP to Patient: A Journey That Will Change How You Practice – Vanessa Abraham, M.S., CCC-SLP 42:40

4M ago42:40

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of medical trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation. One minute she was living her dream as a school SLP. The next, she was using eye gaze to communicate in the ICU… In this deeply personal episode, Vanessa Abraham, M.S., CCC-SLP shares her profound journey from school-based SLP to ICU patient, [……

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354 – FEES Implementation: From Equipment to ROI – A Practical Guide – Sandra A Schwartz MS, CCC-SLP 44:50

5M ago44:50

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Thinking about bringing FEES to your facility but feeling overwhelmed by the logistics? You're not alone! From infection control protocols to physician collaboration, implementing FEES can seem like climbing Mount Everest. In this week's episode, Sandy Schwartz, MS, CCC-SLP shares game-changing insights about: Cost analysis and ROI justification Tr…

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353 – Why Your MBS Chair Could Make or Break Your Diagnostic Accuracy with Julie Kobak MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS 43:59

5M ago43:59

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Are you frustrated with patient positioning during video fluoroscopy studies? Ever wonder why some facilities seem to breeze through MBS studies while others struggle to get basic views? This week's episode might just change how you think about your fluoroscopy equipment forever. We're thrilled to share our conversation with Julie Kobak, MA, CCC-SL…

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352 – Conversation Training Therapy: Faster, smarter voice therapy

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Are you ready to rethink everything you know about voice therapy? If so, buckle up. This week’s episode has everything you need to help you provide fast, functional, effective, and generalizable voice therapy. We are so proud to share our conversation with Amanda Gillespie, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Jackie Gartner-Schmidt, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow about t…

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351 – Broad Horizons, Bold Moves: Calonda Henry on SLP Entrepreneurship, Advocacy, and Empowerment 44:16

6M ago44:16

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Entrepreneurship The post 351 – Broad Horizons, Bold Moves: Calonda Henry on SLP Entrepreneurship, Advocacy, and Empowerment appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.By Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

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350 – MSLP-C™ Certification Updates: Accreditation, Committees, and Subject-Matter Experts! 45:30

6M ago45:30

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In the SLP space alone, there are over 300 kinds of certifications you can achieve in your professional development journey. While certifications are completely optional and a personal decision based on your goals and current work situation, there are certain standards to consider when browsing your options. One question to ask yourself is: “Is thi…

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349 – Tiny Hearts, Big Impact: The super-niche of congenital heart disease in infants with Nashifa Hooda Momin SLP.D, CCC-SLP 39:11

6M ago39:11

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We have SLPs who niche….and then we have SLPs who super-niche. Meet this week’s guest on the podcast, Nashifa Hooda Momin SLP.D, CCC-SLP. Nashifa joins us this week to tell us all about the world of speech-language pathology in the care of infants with congenital heart disease (CHD)…like I said, super-niche! This episode is packed […] The post 349 …

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348 – From Confusion to Clarity: Understanding Research and Statistics in Clinical Practice 46:00

7M ago46:00

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Ever look at a research paper and feel your eyes glaze over at the sight of p-values and statistical jargon? You're not alone! But what if I told you that understanding research could be simpler than you think? This week, we're joined by two incredible guests who are on a mission to demystify research and […] The post 348 – From Confusion to Clarit…

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347 – Eyes on the prize: Vanessa Alcala’s journey to entrepreneurship as an SLP 40:02

7M ago40:02

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What do you do when the deck is stacked against you and your career goals? How do you pivot when things aren’t going according to plan? Who do you turn to for help when you’re flying solo as a private practice owner? Vanessa Alcala M.S., CCC-SLP, CDP, has the answers to all of these questions […] The post 347 – Eyes on the prize: Vanessa Alcala’s j…

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346 – Risky Business: Navigating the Risk of Aspiration & Its Impacts Using the BOLUS Framework 38:16

7M ago38:16

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What if you could take all of the evidence on aspiration, pneumonia, and dysphagia that has been amassed since the 1990s… …and package it into a clinical framework for SLPs to make informed decisions about aspiration risk? *BOLUS framework has entered the chat* Aaron Padilla MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S and Phyllis Palmer, PhD, CCC-SLP join me on the Swallow…

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345 – How Can SLPs Secure Funding in Healthcare? Part 2 of the Pivotal SLP Workshop 1:04:10

7M ago1:04:10

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At the beginning of 2024, I hosted a free 5-day workshop dedicated to showing medical SLPs the ropes to achieving more at work (and for their patients) WITHOUT spending all of their money. This week, you can tune in to days 3, 4 & 5 of the Pivotal SLP Workshop! Tune in, take notes, and […] The post 345 – How Can SLPs Secure Funding in Healthcare? P…

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344 – How Can SLPs Secure Funding in Healthcare? with Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S 31:19

8M ago31:19

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Have you ever requested new equipment or reimbursement for a continuing education course or certification? Did you get denied with a big fat NO? Great! You FAILed! (At your First Attempt in Learning) At the beginning of 2024, I hosted a free 5-day workshop dedicated to showing medical SLPs the ropes to achieving more at work (and for their patients…

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343 – Total Laryngeal Transplant: Dr. Lott and Jessica Gregor Share the Details Behind This Major Medical Milestone 47:07

8M ago47:07

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This past August, the Mayo Clinic had accomplished what was believed to be impossible… The world’s FIRST successful *total* laryngeal transplant on a patient with active cancer! Doctors at Mayo Clinic Arizona completed the procedure on Marty, a 60-year old man with a rare form of laryngeal cancer called chondrosarcoma. A team of 6 physicians […] Th…

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342 – Ditch the Medical Jargon for This: Health Literacy Insights with Dr. Richard Zraick 43:00

8M ago43:00

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“Research shows that one out of two patients forgets half the information given to them within 24 hours, and the other half remembers it incorrectly.” ☝️This is just ONE of the many golden nuggets of information that today’s guest throws at us. The ability to explain complex medical information and recommendations to patients in a way that’s easy t…

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341 – The Complex World of Auditory Comprehension and Receptive Aphasia: Assessment, Treatment, and More 43:35

9M ago43:35

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You know those awkward moments where you can’t hear what someone is saying in a loud environment, so you just nod and agree to whatever they say? …hoping it makes sense to just nod and agree? As a medical SLP, odds are, you’ve worked with patients who have done this to you. Not because you’re providing therapy in a loud environment, but because the…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Theresa Richard Ma Ccc Slp Bcs S Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Swallow Your Pride Podcast

Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

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370 – Improving NG Tube Placement: What Every Med SLP Should Know About the PatCom Introducer 1:00:28

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369 – When the Research Meets Real Life: Pediatric Feeding, Family, and Feeding Tubes 47:32

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368 – Exploring the Vital Role of Breathwork and Airway Health in Speech and Swallowing Challenges. 29:54

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367 – Beyond the Workbook: Engaging Patients with Meaningful, Tailored Therapy 34:54

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366 – From Stroke to Strength: How One Survivor is Rewriting the Recovery Story 25:13

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365 – The Diez Technique: Revolutionizing Dysphagia Care Through Breathing Coordination 50:35

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364 – Navigating the Complexities of ALS: A Deep Dive into Dysphagia and Airway Management with Dr. Lauren Tabor Gray 34:03

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363 – From Research to Reality: How REST is Changing the Game for Swallowing Specialists 45:20

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362 – From Parched to Perfect: The Game-Changer for Dry Mouth Relief with Aquoral 39:36

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361 – Beyond the Clinic: How animal models are changing dysphagia research with Dr. Michelle Ciucci 33:40

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360 – When Beauty Treatments Go Wrong: An SLP’s Warning About Cosmetic Botox Injections 43:44

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359 – The truth about picky eaters: What every parent and SLP should know 29:35

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358 – Breaking the Voice Conference Mold: From hands-on workshops to innovative therapy approaches 25:28

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357 – Ice Cream That Heals? Meet Jeff Holtz, CEO of Thrive Ice Cream! 24:21

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356 – From Military Service to Med SLP Innovation: A Story of Grit & Growth 24:42

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355 – From SLP to Patient: A Journey That Will Change How You Practice – Vanessa Abraham, M.S., CCC-SLP 42:40

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354 – FEES Implementation: From Equipment to ROI – A Practical Guide – Sandra A Schwartz MS, CCC-SLP 44:50

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353 – Why Your MBS Chair Could Make or Break Your Diagnostic Accuracy with Julie Kobak MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS 43:59

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352 – Conversation Training Therapy: Faster, smarter voice therapy

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351 – Broad Horizons, Bold Moves: Calonda Henry on SLP Entrepreneurship, Advocacy, and Empowerment 44:16

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350 – MSLP-C™ Certification Updates: Accreditation, Committees, and Subject-Matter Experts! 45:30

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349 – Tiny Hearts, Big Impact: The super-niche of congenital heart disease in infants with Nashifa Hooda Momin SLP.D, CCC-SLP 39:11

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348 – From Confusion to Clarity: Understanding Research and Statistics in Clinical Practice 46:00

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347 – Eyes on the prize: Vanessa Alcala’s journey to entrepreneurship as an SLP 40:02

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346 – Risky Business: Navigating the Risk of Aspiration & Its Impacts Using the BOLUS Framework 38:16

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345 – How Can SLPs Secure Funding in Healthcare? Part 2 of the Pivotal SLP Workshop 1:04:10

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344 – How Can SLPs Secure Funding in Healthcare? with Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S 31:19

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343 – Total Laryngeal Transplant: Dr. Lott and Jessica Gregor Share the Details Behind This Major Medical Milestone 47:07

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342 – Ditch the Medical Jargon for This: Health Literacy Insights with Dr. Richard Zraick 43:00

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341 – The Complex World of Auditory Comprehension and Receptive Aphasia: Assessment, Treatment, and More 43:35

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