The Feeding Pod

Brianna Miluk, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC & Tovah Feehan, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC•www.pediatricfeedingslp.com

The Feeding Pod was created to provide easy-to-access, evidence-based information about pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. Hosted by Brianna (Bri) Miluk, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC and Tovah Feehan, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, this podcast dives into the tough conversations and controversial topics in pediatric feeding, helping listeners navigate the complexities of feeding intervention. Expect a mix of research, first-hand experiences, tough lessons we’ve learned, and candid discussions as we debunk misinformation and share “the tea” on what clinicians and caregivers really need to know!

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Episodes

Navigating the Nuance: Tongue Ties, Trends, and Treatment Decisions

In this episode of The Feeding Pod, Bri and Tovah are joined by Kara Larson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC to tackle the hot, controversial, and oftentimes confusing, topic of tongue ties! We come at this from an evidence-based angle - and no we aren’t using that as just a buzzword. We tackle the research, our clinical experiences, and considerations for family values and viewpoints to help bridge the gaps on evaluation and treatment of tongue ties for feeding therapists. If tongue ties come up in your pract...

May 08, 2025•1 hr 23 min

Sh*t We've Seen on the Internet: Tape and Bottles?

In this episode, Bri and Tovah dive into the wild world of internet feeding fads—some helpful, some… not so much. This episode includes kinesio taping and the latest bottles claiming to be “just like the breast" We’re unpacking what’s actually backed by evidence and what’s more hype than help. Join us as we break down the science (or lack thereof), talk clinical implications, and share a few laughs along the way. If you’ve ever scrolled past a reel and thought “Should I be doing that in therapy?...

Apr 17, 2025•29 min

Neonatal Feeding Therapy: Knowledge is Power and Someone’s Gotta Start

In this episode of The Feeding Pod , hosts Brianna Miluk and Tovah Feehan sit down with the incredible Dr. Louisa Ferrara-Gonzalez, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT, CLC, NTMCT, who is practicing at the top of her license and conducting meaningful research that is helping to shape the future of feeding therapy in the NICU and beyond! Join us as Dr. Ferrara-Gonzalez shares insights on challenges in NICU culture, ways to improve clinical skills, and bridging gaps in care as babies transition from the NICU...

Mar 27, 2025•1 hr

Close the Gap: Laryngeal Clefts

In this episode of The Feeding Pod , host Tovah Feehan dives deep into the topic of laryngeal clefts with two incredible guests, Carolyn Schultz and Caetyn Groner. Carolyn, the founder of the Laryngeal Cleft Network, and Caetyn, a Speech-Language Pathologist serving on the board of the same organization, bring a wealth of knowledge on this condition, both from personal experience and their advocacy efforts. Tune in as they share their insights into the challenges and triumphs of living with and ...

Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 14 min

Feeding Product Miniseries: Straws & Solids

This is the first episode in a new miniseries featured on The Feeding Pod . In these episodes, Bri & Tovah discuss products marketed online that claim to help kids with feeding and swallowing. But, there’s a twist! Neither one is aware of what the other is bringing to share so you get raw, unfiltered reactions from one host and more nuanced, evidence-based discussions from the other regarding marketing tactics, appearance, and whether it’s actually worth the hype. Let’s just say this leads t...

Feb 28, 2025•17 min

Oh CRABS! Deciphering Health Information on Social Media with Dr. Jessica Stokes-Parish

In this episode of The Feeding Pod , Brianna (Bri) Miluk and Tovah Feehan are joined by the incredible Dr. Jessica Stokes-Parish, and they are beyond excited to dive into her groundbreaking work. Bri "fangirls" over Dr. Stokes-Parish’s contributions, which have had a significant impact on healthcare providers, as well as anyone who uses social media. The conversation centers around the CRABS framework —a tool that Dr. Stokes-Parish created to help navigate the challenges of communication and eng...

Feb 06, 2025•50 min

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