In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Pamela Holland, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S and Jessica Tackett, MA to discuss Project Hope in Huntington, WV. What is it? Something every community could benefit from. Project Hope for Women & Children provides a stable and supportive environment for women and their children, so they can working toward recovery from substance abuse disorders. This episode discusses the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration for successful recovery and infant-mother attac...
Apr 30, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Dr. Katherine Sanchez, PhD, CPSP to discuss tongue ties. We deep dive into what does the research tell us, how we can make decisions about frenulectomies, other variables, such as breathing, sleep, and dentition, as well as case studies to bring it all together. Dr. Sanchez joined all the way from Australia for this one, so don't miss out!
Apr 23, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, Olivia and Bri discuss two cases where collaboration between the SLP and Dietitian was essential for progress in therapy. They go through what is included in an evaluation and why working as a team is so important for successful outcomes. The cases discussed include a child with cerebral palsy and another child with a rare genetic deletion who received enteral feeds. Listen in for a deep dive into some REAL life collaborative cases!
Apr 16, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Karli Goebel, MS, CCC-SLP & Lauren Bryant, PT, DPT to talk about how to better provide family-centered care while establishing our own boundaries. We go through core concepts of family centered care, communication strategies, how to get parents more involved in home programming, & staying out of our own way! These ladies are awesome so don't miss out!
Apr 09, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, Bri is accompanied Amber Valentine Forston, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, IBCLC, CNT & Victoria Osborne, MA, CCC-SLP to talk about all things NICU. They answer the top 10 questions asked by YOU! Listen in to find out. 1. What is the SLPs role in the NICU? 2. What does a typical day look like for you? 3. Do you still see adults during your day? 4. If someone is interested in pursuing NICU what are your top three pieces of advice for them? 5. Is it easy to find jobs in the NICU? 6. What...
Mar 26, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Trigger Warning: Birth Trauma and NICU experience. In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Jessica Janocha, MS, CCC-SLP to discuss parent-centered care in the NICU. Jessica shares her personal experience of being a parent of a child in the NICU, as well as how we as professionals can better support caregivers. Whether you are in the NICU or work with infants post-NICU, this is an episode worth listening to!
Mar 19, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, Bri and Olivia are accompanied by Brittany Emery, MS, OTR/L to discuss all things Down syndrome and feeding. They dive deep into sensory systems, oral motor skills, and nutritional considerations with this population. If you have a patient with Down syndrome - definitely give this episode a listen!
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Nicole Lattanzio, RDN, CSP, IBCLC to discuss all things nutrition and oral development from birth through 12 months. They cover breastfeeding, formula choices, starting solids, diet advancement, and all things in between!
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, Bri & Olivia discuss how cardiac defects can impact feeding, swallowing, and nutrition. They go into signs and symptoms of cardiac conditions, more common heart defects we may see in practice, growth implications, and why an interdisciplinary approach is best practice.
Feb 26, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Part 2 with Kim and Kary from Feeders and Growers. In this episode, we discuss why it is important to focus on the function of what we are trying to achieve in treatment. From oral motor strategies to chewy tubes to "are we underestimating kids?"
Feb 19, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Kimberly Grenawitzke, OTD, OTR/L, SCFES, IBCLC, CNT Kary Rappaport, OTR/L, MS, SCFES, IBCLC. They are also the founders of Feeders and Growers, which provides expert feeding and mealtime guidance for parents, therapists, & pediatricians. The episode focuses on Chasing the Why with feeding and swallowing, including where this phrase comes from, how it influences the way we think about a child, how it facilitates strengths-based, individualized, EBP treat...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, Bri and Olivia discuss signs of readiness for tube weaning & the different methods that may be implemented. They go into what to look for from a medical, nutritional, feeding skill, & family readiness standpoint.
Feb 04, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, Bri and Olivia are accompanied by Courtney Huddle, MS, RDN, LDN. She is a dietitian that specializes in enteral feeding and nutrition in the pediatric oncology unit. It starts with the basics of tube feeding, including different types of tubes/positions, various formulas, and feeding schedules. Then, Courtney dives into her role as a dietitian with children receiving cancer treatment and the importance of multidisciplinary care on the oncology unit. Let's dive right in!
Jan 28, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, Olivia is accompanied by Vanessa LaTorre, MS, CCC-SLP. Vanessa is a feeding therapist who works with selective eaters and promotes responsive feeding practices. The episode tackles responsive feeding from infancy through childhood and children with developmental disabilities. Olivia and Vanessa also discuss Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility for mealtimes and the confusion around growth charts.
Jan 12, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, Olivia and Bri dive into the four domains of a PFD and how collaboration for assessment and treatment is key!
Jan 01, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode, Bri and Olivia discuss their background, how they met, and what they hope to achieve through The Feeding Pod. Welcome!
Jan 01, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
