On this (snow day) episode Maria, Deb and their guest Michelle were drinking different wines. Maria was drinking Yellowtail Cabernet Sauvignon and paired it with a salty feta. Deborah was drinking Plavac Bura a red Dalmatia wine. The wine is from Croatia where both Deb and Maria have visited and totally recommend.. Deb paired her wine with a very fancy cheese that contained cranberries, curtesy of Mike. Michelle drank Volvo vineyard Zinfadel blend wine with feta. Maria, Deb and Michelle voted "d...
Mar 06, 2019•49 min
In this episode Maria and Deb drank Smoke Tree Pinot Noir and paired it with a smooth goat cheese. Deb and Maria enjoyed this "expensive" wine that they've been manifesting. The wine was a gift from Deborah's sister. Together they voted on "drink it" for this wine. They welcomed their guest Amanda, who joined them immediately following her class. Amanda discussed how she got into speech pathology, what she enjoys and does not enjoy about grad school. Amanda talked about her Instagram handle @the...
Feb 27, 2019•48 min
In this episode Maria drank Yellowtail Sweet Roo wine and paired it with feta while Deb drank Croatian wine. Together they discussed "controversial" topics and voted on "agree" or "disagree". Don't forget to follow them on Instagram @slps_wine_and_cheese_pod @maria_kotsonisslp @deborahbrookscccslp Check out their Patreon! link in their Instagram bio. They are also still selling pink and white blah blah blah blah shirts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 19, 2019•44 min
We sit down and chat with Tanya Lujan SLP, Orofacial Myologist, and Bikini competitor! Deb and Maria drank The Pinot Project Pinot Noir and paired it with goat cheese and fruit. Tanya was consuming soothing chamomile tea in preparation for her upcoming competition. Tanya discussed her experience with Orofacial Myology. She works in a private practice in Texas and has expertise with using various tools and strategies to treat articulation and feeding disorders. Don't forget to follow them on Inst...
Feb 13, 2019•51 min
We talk all things meta! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 06, 2019•33 min
Deb and Maria drank tea and chatted with Allie Szczecinski or "Miss Behavior". Allie is a speech pathologist living in Illinois who currently works as an educational consultant. Allie believes all behaviors are a form of communication. Their guest is also a big fan of using essential oils. She recommended using: lavender, peppermint and "stress away" by Young Living. Later, they discussed case specific questions regarding challenging behaviors. Disclaimer: consult with OT (for hypo/hyper sensiti...
Jan 30, 2019•49 min
Deb and Maria drank Cinzano Prosecco and paired it with goat milk Feta. Maria voted "sink it" and Deb voted "sink it" because the wine was super sweet. Next they played a game called "what aRe you talking about?" Maria stated different /r/ words in the initial position to answer the questions. Later they discussed how they treat the /r/ phoneme in therapy sessions. Deb and Maria agreed that perception is very important to target prior to expression. Deb likes to use minimal pairs, drills and eve...
Jan 23, 2019•35 min
Deb and Maria welcomed their guest SLP Mrs. Emily Diaz who joined in unfortunately not via a private jet but via a video chat. Maria and Deb drank an Italian white Pinot Grigio wine by Gionelli. They paired it with mozzarella cheese. They voted "drink it". Emily is unfortunately battling a cold so she drank water. Next they played a "This or That" game to get to know Emily. Deb introduced Emily as an SLP who loves to incorporate AAC with literacy. Emily likes to use Usborne books during her ther...
Jan 17, 2019•53 min
Deb and Maria rang in 2019 with an episode focusing on them being 30 and their goals. Did you know that they were 30? They drank an Italian white Pinot Grigio wine by Gionelli. They paired it with goat cheese and fermented vegetables. Fun fact: Debra loves pickles. They went on to talk about their time away from work. Debra had an equally exciting yet relaxing break where Maria had a mixture of the two. Next they shared their goals for in their 30s; even though 30 is the new 25. Maria “manifeste...
Jan 09, 2019•37 min
Merry Christmas, y'all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 26, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Deb and Maria decided not to consume alcohol since they do not recommend drinking while stressed. They both agreed that this time of the year can be very hectic. Deb described that stress is when the sympathetic nervous system or that "fight or flight" response kicks in. This entails an increase in blood pressure, slow down of digestion, increased heart rate and rapid thinking. This is called automatic thinking. However, intentional thinking is when the brain can problem solve and think of ways ...
Dec 19, 2018•49 min
Deb and Maria welcomed their guest Anne Page from Beautiful Speech Life. Deb and Maria drank a 2016 J. Lohr Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon and paired it with mozzarella cheese and various fruits. Anne drank a Zinfadel red wine. Anne, Deb and Maria voted "drink it" for their wines. They introduced their guest Anne as a heart-centered SLP dedicated to taking the fear out of AAC. Anne answered questions in their This or That segment. Anne then discussed how she started as an Art major and became a ...
Dec 12, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Deb is drinking Chardonnay and eating Mozzarella Cheese. Kristie is drinking coconut water and eating an apple and cheese tray. Maria is home sick! Don't worry though, in this episode you get to hear one of Maria's ASHA interviews! This episode features Jennifer @ASHA. In this episode Kristie gives some life and therapy changing advice. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 05, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Deb and Maria drank a 2017 Dove Hunt Dog Pinot Noir and paired it with Swiss cheese. The Pinot Noir is from Scout & Cellar which is made from grapes without pesticides, no added chemicals or added sugar. There is a 10% discount for SLPs if they email mjewing@vernizon.net and write "SLP Wine Discount" in the subject title. That's 10% off already on top of 5% off for 6 bottles and 10% off 12 bottles. Deb and Maria both voted "drink it" for this delicious and healthy vegan wine, naturally. They...
Nov 07, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Welcome to their Halloween Special! Deb and Maria drank a 2017 Dove Hunt Dog Riesling and paired it with Cheddar cheese. The Riesling is fruity and dry, it contains hints of green apple, lemon and ginger. The wine is from Scout & Cellar which is made from grapes without pesticides, no added chemicals or added sugar. There is a 10% discount for SLPs if they email mjewing@vernizon.net and write "SLP Wine Discount" in the subject title. That's 10% off already on top of 5% off for 6 bottles and ...
Oct 24, 2018•47 min
Deb and Maria welcomed their guest Amy to the show. They drank a 2015 Pebble Lane Pinot Noir. They paired it with a stinky yet delicious Truffle Noire Gouda cheese from Holland. Deb also made mac and cheese cups, they were delicious! Deb and Amy did not taste the vanilla highlights or cherry flavor that Maria pointed out. Nonetheless they all drank the wine and ate the stinky cheese with Deb's cheese cups. Deb and Amy have been friends for an arbitrary number of years. They have a lot in common:...
Oct 17, 2018•51 min
Deb and Maria switched gears and instead of their typical wine and cheese they drank Yogi Bedtime tea and ate Junior's cheesecake. So SLPs more tea please and SLPs more cheesecake please. They both voted "sip it" for the wonderful and soothing Chamomile and Passionflower tea. Together they discussed how Psychology Today stated that art therapy is a create method of expression used as a therapeutic technique. It originated in the fields of art and psychotherapy. The goal of art therapy is to incr...
Oct 10, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Deb and Maria welcomed their guest, Michelle L. W. Dawson from Heartwood Speech Therapy from Colombia, South Carolina. She has her own podcast First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional. She hosts online seminars with speechtherapypd.com She also tours nationally with PESI Inc. on pediatric dysphagia for medically fragile clients. She also holds the ASHA ACE Award recipient in March 2018. She joined Deb and Maria from South Carolina while we both sipped sparking white wine. Deb and Maria were a guest on M...
Oct 04, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Deb and Maria welcomed their OT Katie back again for part 2 of their occupational therapy series. Deb, Katie and Maria drank Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and Greek Kefalograviera cheese with some tangerines. Katie and Deb voted "drink it", while Maria initially voted "sink it", however as she sipped it she then voted "sink it". They switched it up by recording on a Sunday and they changed their setting to Maria's home. Together they quickly played "Say Anything" as a quick way to get to know ...
Sep 26, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Deb and Maria welcomed their guest, occupational therapist Katie. Prior to the recording of this episode they drank "baby wine" Barefoot Bubbly Pink Moscato Champagne, Deb voted "sink it" but Maria voted "drink it". During the episode they drank Wild Turkey Honey Whiskey, they all voted "drink it". They paired both the whiskey and "baby wine" with goat cheese. Katie pointed out how the goat cheese has a mild taste and creamy texture. Deb gave an introduction about occupational therapy where the ...
Sep 19, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Deb and Maria drank El Grano Carmenere 2015 and paired it with a smooth brie cheese on a bruschetta, courtesy of Mike Recine. Deb and Maria voted "drink it" despite its strong acidic taste and potential to leave a stain. Luckily, Maria did not stain her white shirt nor Deb her black shirt. Deb gave the real definition of multi-tasking and turns out, Maria is a true multi-tasker. They continued to play their "I have a goal for that" game and efficiently used the bell. Deb and Maria gave SMART goa...
Aug 21, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Deb and Maria drank a white sparkling wine by Andre Cellars Brut California. They paired the fizzy wine with a smooth Brie cheese. They came to the realization that wine and cheese pairings should be perfect opposites and bring out the best in each other. Maria and Deb assessed and created #goals for their podcast, themselves and each other. Maria has a #goal for more wine and cheese and Deb enthusiastically told listeners their coming plans for T-shirts, a booth and a banner for the ASHA Conven...
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr
Here is our Season 2 debut! Deb and Maria welcomed their guest, Christina to the show. The trio drank a 2005 Beaujolais Nouveau Red Beaujolais wine. They paired it with a smooth and nutty Gruyére cheese. They also snacked on some cherries and fresh watermelon to stay cool in the summer heat. This was the first wine Deb didn't really like she voted "sink it", after drinking it of course. Maria truly enjoyed the wine and even believed it made her smarter, our guest Christina also voted "drink it"....
Aug 08, 2018•1 hr 5 min
In this bonus episode you get to know Maria and Deb much better because we discuss all of our favorite things. We also play a singing game because OBVI we love singing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 23, 2018•55 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode we are drinking Prosecco an Italian sparkling white wine paired with Brie cheese. Brie is a soft cow's-milk cheese named after Brie, the French region from which it originated. It is pale in color with a slight grayish tinge under a rind of white mould. Everyone thought that the two paired fine. Deb thought it was good. Mike preferred to talk about other cheeses that weren't on the table. Maria liked the bubbliness of the wine and the smoothness of the cheese was a nice combo. Mi...
Jul 16, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This is a special addition of SLPs More Water Please! We are being cognitively flexible and not obsessing over adhering to an established routine! What is cognitive flexibility? Cognitive flexibility has been described as the mental ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts, and to think about multiple concepts simultaneously. Cognitive flexibility refers to the brain’s ability to transition from thinking about one concept to another. The quicker you are able to switch or “...
Jul 09, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Happy 4th of July! Here is our Independence Day special where we drink Angry Orchard Hard Cider Rosé. No cheese was consumed at this time due to it being bikini season. However, we did describe different types of beer, SLPs beer and cheese? Deb discussed her difficult experience with a coworker and her decision to work weekends over the summer. Maria checked in on her acceptance of her turning/being 30 years old. Together they discussed their pursuit of happiness and the benefits of solitude. "I...
Jul 03, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode Deb and Maria discuss Theory of Mind and it's involvement in Speech Pathology. 1:27 Maria is feeling toasty. We sipped on Colosi Nero D'avola 2016. Maria loved it! Both Deb and Maria voted drink it. It's from Sicily, Italy. Nero d’Avola is one of the full-bodied wines of the world in the same boldness as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, and Syrah. Primary flavors come from the grape variety itself Secondary flavors come from winemaking and fermentation Tertiary flavors come from agi...
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Deb and Maria chat with comedian Mike Recine. We drink Proseco paired with Brie Cheese and discuss what its like to have a sibling with Autism. Please enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Deb and Maria mixed it up and drank coffee and ate bacon egg and cheese while chatting about Autism! It's important to sometimes deviate from the norm and mix up the repetitiveness. Also, it was 10am. Deb and Maria discussed Autism Spectrum Disorders in the school aged population and highlighted the importance of intrinsic motivation! We explain what you'll SEE what you should DO and what you should WRITE #goals when working with these peeps. Thank you to our listeners who helped us reach over 3...
Jun 11, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 7
