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Gray With BenefitsEpisode 6 - Redefining Identity in Retirement with Deborah Heiser, PhDIn this conversation, Deborah Heiser discusses the psychological hurdles faced during retirement, emphasizing the importance of redefining one's identity beyond work. She highlights the significance of mentorship and legacy, illustrating how individuals can find fulfillment in giving back to the community. The discussion also addresses the epidemic of loneliness among retirees and the power of connections to foster a sense of belonging and purpose.Dr. Deborah Heiser is an applied developmental psychologist, the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, and author of The Mentorship Edge. She is a TEDx speaker, member of Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, Thinkers 50 Radar...
2025-07-2224 min
Rereading Our ChildhoodRereading Little Women, with Jamie StiehmOn this episode, syndicated columnist Jamie Stiehm joins us to reread Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel Little Women, which was published in two parts in 1868 and 1869.Mentioned on this episode:Other books by Alcott: Little Men (1871), Eight Cousins (1874), Rose in Bloom (1876), Jo’s Boys (1886)Also mentioned:Peyton Thomas’s tweet saying Alcott was transPeyton Thomas’s New York Times guest column saying that Alcott was transPeyton Thomas’s podcast Jo’s Boys (on Apple and Spotify)Film adaptations: Little Women (1933), with Katharine Hepburn (tra...
2025-07-1654 min
Cranford RadioGet to Know Rev. Dr. Deborah Brooks from St. Mark AME ChurchIn some ways the story of Rev. Dr. Deborah Brooks is the story of returning. First, there was her returning to live in Cranford after spending the first ten years of her life in town. There was also returning to St. Mark AME church, first as a member and then as the pastor. In this week's episode hear about Rev. Brooks journey, a bit about the congregation and an upcoming Family & Friends Day to which the community is invited.
2024-08-3022 min
SLP Full DisclosureTaking Chances as an SLP and Activity Ideas - Deborah BrooksIn this episode, Deborah Brooks M.A., CCC/SLP, TSSLD joins the show to talk about taking chances and activity ideas. We discuss not overcomplicating therapy, advice for SLPs wanting to create materials, and more!-------------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORTEasily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com-------------------------------------------------------------------TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Introduction(3:00) Deborah’s Professional Journey(10:33) Age Groups Deborah Works With(15:46) Activity Ideas(25:00) Not Overcomplicating Therapy(32:30) Taking Chances(39:20) Advice for SLPs Wanting to Create Materials(48:20) What’s Next for Deborah-------------------------------------------------------------------ABOU...
2023-06-0652 min
SLP Coffee Talk70: Using YouTube in Speech Therapy with Deborah BrooksDo you use YouTube in speech therapy? I hope you do! YouTube videos can be so motivating for our students and there are SO many goals that we can address while using them. I was interviewed by Deborah Brooks from the SLPs Wine and Cheese podcast to talk all about this topic, and I loved our conversation so much that I asked her if I can have the recording to put on SLP Coffee Talk! That is what you will be hearing in this episode! The way I s...
2021-05-3127 min
thedabblingspeechieUsing Jokes in Speech Therapy with Deborah Brooks
Knock, Knock….Who’s there? It’s Deborah Brooks sharing how SLPs can use jokes in their therapy sessions! Deborah will show how jokes can bring an element of comic relief and even bond you to your students. Whether you are already out of school, or looking for some material to help you push through these last few weeks, you are sure to find it this week! in this episode: You’ll hearAge appropriate jokes and how they can help SLPs target therapy goalsResults of using jokes in therapyWh...
2021-05-2554 min
SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp: 118 Green Screen Queens Ft. Serena MurisonA Pregnancy and Parenting Podcast with Deborah Brooks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-2140 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 117: Running a Business Ft Serena MurisonA Pregnancy and Parenting Podcast with Deborah Brooks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-1641 min
The UNEXPECTED Podcast25 Weeks Pregnant Circumcision Ft. Mike Recine with appearances by Amanda Brooks and Stavros HalkiasIn this episode Deb is feeling pretty sick. Later she chats with Mike Recine, Amanda Brooks, and Stavros Halkias about whether or not to circumcise the baby. This one gets pretty wild. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-0445 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 111: Kids and Dogs ft Aislynn Ross from Ace of Paws Dog TrainingIn this episode Deb chats with close friend and dog trainer Aislynn Ross from Ace of Paws Dog Training about how to introduce a new baby to your family dog and how to introduce a new dog to you family! This episode is brought to you by Smart Charts. Smart Charts is a web based program for SLPS. SmartCharts uses a secure, privacy-compliant and customizable solution to goal writing, data tracking, note taking in educational and medical settings. Smart Charts allows clients to actually see their progress on a graph in real time during in person AN...
2020-12-1833 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 110: Smiles for Speech Ft. Sandy DorseyIn this episode, Deb and Maria chat with the founder of the organization Smiles for Speech- Sandy Dorsey. Smiles for Speech provides children with special needs living in impoverished communities with the therapeutic intervention and resources they need to enhance their ability to reach their full potential.https://www.smilesforspeech.org/Children with special needs from disadvantaged backgrounds are the most vulnerable, as parents often do not have access to information or resources to help their child. Due to this discovery, Smiles for Speech was founded to help improve the over...
2020-12-1038 min
The UNEXPECTED Podcast7 Weeks Pregnant Ft Allison Fors Discussing Cleft PalateThe UNEXPECTED podcast is a pregnancy and parenthood podcast hosted by Deborah Brooks. In this episode, Deb chats with fellow Speech-Language Pathologist, Allison Fors about the recent birth of her daughter who was born with cleft palate and micrognathia. A cleft palate is an opening or split in the roof of the mouth that occurs when the tissue doesn't fuse together during development in the womb. A cleft palate often includes a split (cleft) in the upper lip (cleft lip) but can occur without affecting the lip.Micrognathia, or mandibular hypopl...
2020-11-3042 min
The UNEXPECTED Podcast6 Weeks Pregnant Ft Alana The Petite Speechie Discussing the 4th TrimesterThe UNEXPECTED podcast is a pregnancy and parenthood podcast hosted by Deborah Brooks. In this episode, Deb chats with fellow Speech-Language Pathologist, Alana @thepetitespeechie about being a mom to a newborn and provides insight about the 4th trimester. Alana lives in South Florida with her husband and daughter. She has been a pediatric speech language pathologist for 7 years, with a special interest in early intervention. Alana has always enjoyed working with children and could not wait to be a parent one day. This summer, she became a mom to her daughter, Maya. Alana r...
2020-11-3029 min
The UNEXPECTED Podcast5 Weeks Pregnant Ft. Mike RecineThe UNEXPECTED podcast is a pregnancy and parenthood podcast hosted by Deborah Brooks. In this episode, Deb chats with her fiance, comedian Mike Recine, about how being a father will change his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-3023 min
The UNEXPECTED Podcast4 Weeks PregnantThe UNEXPECTED podcast is a pregnancy and parenthood podcast hosted by Deborah Brooks. In this episode Deborah talks about what it was like discovering that she was pregnant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-3011 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 106: COVID calls for side hustles ft. Speaking of SamanticsDeb and Maria begin their episode by sipping on some wine and cheese. Deb and Maria talked about what was going well and what they are dwelling on for a segment called Dwell/Swell. They talked about their artistic abilities and their designs. Listeners can reach out to us for ideas for T-shirts at: slpswineandcheese@gmail.com Next, Deborah interviews Samantha Walker. Samantha is a fellow SLP. She creates digital resources for older students. Samantha is also a TPT and Boom Learning Author. She also has an ETSY store filled with beautiful waterproof...
2020-11-1250 min
SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastBONUS: Ep 2 The Sitdown with Deb Ft. Ray GootzThe Sitdown with Deb is a podcast hosted by Deborah Brooks. Each episode Deb sits down with a friend to talk about her fiance, comedian, Mike Recine. This podcast will be posted the 1st and the 15th of every month for Mozzarella, Cheddar, and Brie patrons. https://www.patreon.com/slpswineandcheeseIn this episode, Deb talks to comedian Ray Gootz about what it was like working with Deb and Mike as teenagers in a comedy club in Times Square. Enjoy! Ep 1 Sam Morril Sept 1, 2020Ep 2 Ray...
2020-09-3037 min
SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastBONUS: Ep 1 The Sitdown with Deb Ft. Sam MorrilThe Sitdown with Deb is a podcast hosted by Deborah Brooks. Each episode Deb sits down with a friend to talk about her fiance, comedian, Mike Recine. This podcast will be posted the 1st and the 15th of every month for Mozzarella, Cheddar, and Brie patrons. In this first episode, Deb talks to comedian Sam Morril about stand up comedy, ADHD, hot coffee, & more. Enjoy! https://sammorril.com/Morril is one of the fastest-rising stand-up comics in New York City and one of the best joke...
2020-09-2331 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 100: The 100th Episode!Deb and Maria begin by celebrating their 100th episode with drinking nonalcoholic beverages. Then, SLPs Wine & Cheese Virtual Happy Hour was featured. The Anti-Racism article can be read here: https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2020/06/24/tips-anti-racism-advocacy/Thank you very much to our listeners, your support and kind words mean so much to us. Being a part of the SLP Community has been life-changing.This episode is brought to you by Bjorem Speech Publications was founded by Jennie Bjorem, M.A., CCC-SLP in 2017 with her flagship product Bjorem Speech Sound Cues. We a...
2020-08-2536 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 99: Carryover & Generalization ft. Quintina BriscoeMaria created her own cocktail which contained: vodka, honey, seltzer and fresh rosemary. She definitely voted "drink it".The happy news article (and great to target /s/ and /z/) about the turtles can be found here:https://www.optimistdaily.com/2020/08/volunteers-release-more-than-10000-baby-turtles-into-sea-off-bali/This episode is brought to you by Speech Sounds Visualized. An app that lets your clients see speech in action! It is the only app in the world that uses x-ray videos along with 3D animation to show how speech sounds are formed. It is packed with loads of fe...
2020-08-171h 05SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 98: Anxiety Coaching & Singing Deb drank a red blend California wine from Bright Cellars and paired it with feta. They talked about propagating plants and using eggshells, wine, coffee grounds to help your plants grow. Deb and Maria talked about the year 1998. They mentioned the following article: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1998-week/8458405/98-things-that-happened-in-1998-listThis episode is brought to you by Speech Sounds Visualized. An app that lets your clients see speech in action! It is the only app in the world that uses x-ray videos along with 3D animation to show ho...
2020-08-061h 08SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 97: You Me & Speech Part 2In this episode Maria drank House Wine https://originalhousewine.com/wines/ and paired it with Cougar Cold Cheese from WSU Creamery. https://creamery.wsu.edu/cougar-cheese/This episode is brought to you by Speech Sounds Visualized. An app that lets your clients see speech in action! It is the only app in the world that uses x-ray videos along with 3D animation to show how speech sounds are formed. It is packed with loads of features to accelerate learning! Available in the App Store and Google Play Store. Our listeners can be enter...
2020-07-291h 07SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 96: You Me & Speech Part 1In this episode Maria drank Rosè Kombucha tea and paired it with Cougar Cold Cheese from WSU Creamery. https://creamery.wsu.edu/cougar-cheese/Maria talked about the new moon in Cancer. Here is an interesting article: https://www.elitedaily.com/p/the-july-2020-new-moon-is-about-accepting-yourself-for-who-you-are-29184103This episode is brought to you by Speech Sounds Visualized. An app that lets your clients see speech in action! It is the only app in the world that uses x-ray videos along with 3D animation to show how speech sounds are formed. It is packed with loads...
2020-07-2359 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 95: Making an app in 5 stepsDeb and Maria began the session with going over SLP Wins instead of wine. Maria shared how her student attempted to say her name for the first time. Deb shared an incidental SLP win by having extra time to evaluate her new clients.This episode is brought to you by Speech Sounds Visualized. An app that lets your clients see speech in action! It is the only app in the world that uses x-ray videos along with 3D animation to show how speech sounds are formed. It is packed with loads of features to accelerate learning! Avail...
2020-07-1547 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 94: Gender Affirmation Voice Ft. Kristie KnickerbockerDeb and Maria began the episode with Maria drinking House Wine Limited Edition Rosè Bubbles, which can be purchased here: https://originalhousewine.com/wine/limited-edition-rainbow-rose-bubbles-375-ml-can/Deb and Maria talked about an ASHA course titled Transgender Voice and Beyond: Voice and Communication Training for Gender Expression. Course can be found here: https://apps.asha.org/eWeb/OLSDynamicPage.aspx?title=Transgender+Voice+and+Beyond%3a+Voice+and+Communication+Training+for+Gender+Expression&webcode=olsdetails'Gender affirmation' refers to an interpersonal, interactive process whereby a person receives social recognition and support for their gender identity a...
2020-06-2555 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 93 Wine 101Deb and Maria talk about wine with wine experts James and Joe from Üllo. You can purchase your Üllo here https://ullowine.com/-This episode is also brought to you by the Sensory Studio. They are now offering teletherapy to all NYers. Please email them at info@thesensorystudio.com or call (718) 979-5678 to reach their parent coordinator. Check out their website at: https://thesensorystudio.com/category/speech-therapy/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1354 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp. 92: Actively Anti-RacismIn this episode Deb drank pomegranate flavored kombucha tea, needless to say Maria inspired her. Maria drank iced mint tea with fresh mint and Eric Kent's Rosé which can be found at: https://www.erickentwines.com/shop/item?itemid=1811&catid=17Deb and Maria talked about being anti-racism and discussing the current climate in the U.S.Warning: This episode contains content related to violence, abuse, and traumatic events. TED Talk Maria was referring to: https://www.ted.com/talks/robin_steinberg_and_manoush_z...
2020-06-0540 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp. 91: Talking with an #SLPBossMaria and Deb begin the episode with an easy glass of white wine. Needless to say they voted "drink it" and ate Parmesan cheese. Next, Maria interviews Michele Desimone. Dr. DeSimone holds a clinical doctoral degree in speech-language pathology. She is the founder and clinical director at The Sensory Studio, a pediatric center for speech and occupational therapy. Dr. DeSimone specializes in disorders affecting pediatric development and provides educational mentorship to many local clinical providers. Michele enjoys learning, traveling and exploring nature with her husband and two small children. -This episode is also brought to you by t...
2020-05-2644 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 90: It's HOW you say it ft. Corinne Vargas On this episode, Maria and Deborah chat with Corinne Vargas. Maria drank a chardonnay that she definitely voted "Drink it". The wine Maria drank can be found at: https://www.erickentwines.com/shop/item?itemid=2020&catid=436 Corinne Vargas is a specialist in leveling the workforce playing field and enabling others to be seen for their unique talents and authentic selves by highlighting strengths, accomplishments and desired messages. In 2019, Corinne launched a start-up called Smart Charts to support people of all ages and backgrounds throughout their path to betterment, development and rebuilding. Find her...
2020-05-191h 04SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 89: Life in quarantine with Gayle MerrefieldIn this episode Maria talks with her mentor Gayle Merrefield. Gayle Merrefield’s undergraduate background was in speech and theater. She went on to study speech-language pathology at the University of Georgia, where she earned her master’s degree in 1978. Gayle’s early career was happily spent in the public schools in Georgia. When she relocated to New York with her family in the mid-1980s, she worked primarily in early intervention and a special needs preschool. Eventually Gayle opened a private practice on Staten Island, and later in Manhattan, where she has lived since 2006. Gayle became an instructor for th...
2020-05-121h 04SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 88: Our 2 year Anniversary!Thank you so very much to all of our listeners! It's May 7 2020 and it is our 2 year anniversary!! It's also episode 88 and Deborah and Maria were born in 1988. They started this podcast right before turning 30 and had some inner struggles. However, this podcast has brought us so much joy and creativity to our lives. Thank you so much for your ongoing support. Also, thank you to our sponsors that help us to keep improving our show! :) We love to hear from our listeners our email is: slpswineandcheese@gmail.comFollow...
2020-05-0725 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 87: Checking in with Kristie KnickerbockerWelcome back Kristie Knickerbocker, MS, CCC-SLP. Kristie Knickerbocker, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and singing voice specialist in Fort Worth, Texas. She rehabilitates voice and swallowing at her private practice, a tempo Voice Center, and lectures on voice science nationally. She is part of the Professional Development Committee for ASHA Special Interest Group 3, Voice and Upper Airway Disorders, and a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing and the Pan-American Vocology Association. Knickerbocker blogs on her website at www.atempovoicecenter.com. She has developed a line of kid and adult-friendly therapy materials specifically for...
2020-05-0144 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 86 Breastfeeding Ft. Jillian Schweiger-Nemeth Lactation ConsultantIn this episode Deborah chats with her step sister, a lactation consultant, about breastfeeding. Follow Jill on Instagram @jnlactationconsultant-This episode is also brought to you by Therapy Travelers, specializing in staffing professionals in schools nationwide. They employ: SLPs, OTs, PTs, Special education teachers, school nurses, BCBAs and more! Visit https://therapytravelers.com/ and mention "SLPs wine and cheese podcast".-This episode is also brought to you by the Sensory Studio. They are now offering teletherapy to all NYers. Please email them at info@thesensorystudio.com or call (718) 979-5678 to reac...
2020-04-2237 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 85: Grief & the CoronavirusDeb drank coffee in a Deborah coffee mug and Maria drank her Kombucha tea. Deb and Maria shared their teletherapy tips and mental health tips. Maria continues to drink kombucha tea for the duration of episode. Deb and Maria both agree on sensory or video breaks. Deb likes to use this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYqA58N3sEEMaria interviews Maria Caras a licensed mental health counselor. The 2 Marias talk about grief and the Grief Recovery Method. Maria Caras is a licensed mental health counselor and owns her own private practice. Maria is n...
2020-04-1650 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp. 84: Mental Health ft. PTSD SLPDeb and Maria begin the episode sipping on their favorite Bread & Butter Pinot Noir 2017 wine and talking about plants. Maria talked about her moss balls and her pathos plant. Maria wants a snake and lavender plant. Deb recommended a pathos plant and prayer plant. Maria and Deb find gardening a great way to de-stress and add a relaxing vibe to their home.Next, Maria interviews Rachel Archambault, Instagram @ptsd_slp about her experience with a traumatic event. Rachel is passionate about mental health and the importance of proper training for SLPs. She posts resources on her...
2020-04-0759 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 83 Intrinsic Motivation Ft. Jessie GinsburgDeb and Mike talk about Intrinsic Motivation. They reference Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. More information can be found on: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html Deb and Mike talk about how motivation is tied into our needs and engagement.Deb talks with Jessie Ginsburg who is an SLP and private practice owner. She mentions how important it is to find what motivates a child with Autism. Her website is: https://www.jessieginsburg.comThank you to our sponsors!!! This episode is also brought to you by Therapy Travelers, specializing in...
2020-03-3157 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 82: Hearing Impairments featuring Mrs McSpeechieThis is an episode that only features Maria, although we missed Deb. Maria interviews Kian McBernie. They both sipped on nonalcoholic beverages for this episode and voted "drink it". Kian talked about working with children with hearing impairments. Kian is on Instagram as @mrsmcspeechie The speech banana Kian referenced is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va1wrnsMve0This episode is also brought to you by the Informed SLP. A place for real SLPs to keep up with the research! Visit theinformedslp.com and enter coupon code “wineandcheese” for 20% off.This e...
2020-03-2454 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 81B Early Intervention Ft. Lia Kurtin of Speech and Language at HomeIn this episode, Deb and Lia chat about early intervention speech therapy.Find all of Lia's incredible resources at speeechandlanguageathome.com This episode is also brought to you by the Informed SLP. A place for real SLPs to keep up with the research! Visit theinformedslp.com and enter coupon code “wineandcheese” for 20% off.This episode is also brought to you by Therapy Travelers, specializing in staffing professionals in schools nationwide. Visit https://therapytravelers.com and mention "SLPs wine and cheese podcast". Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2020-03-1944 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 81 WTFDeb, Maria and Mike talk about he ups and downs of this Corona Virus.Deb interviews Lia Kurtin of Speech and Language at Home! Lia talks about how she uses parent coaching during her early intervention. Check out Lia's incredible resources at:https://speechandlanguageathome.comThis episode is also brought to you by the Informed SLP. A place for real SLPs to keep up with the research! Visit theinformedslp.com and enter coupon code “wineandcheese” for 20% off.This episode is also brought to you by Therapy Travelers, specializing in sta...
2020-03-191h 20SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 80 The Informed Early Interventionist SLP Ft. Meredith Harold of The Informed SLPDeb and Maria sit with Meredith Harold from the informed SLP. They drink their wine and talk all things early intervention.This episode is also brought to you by the Informed SLP. A place for real SLPs to keep up with the research! Visit theinformedslp.com and enter coupon code “wineandcheese” for 20% off.This episode is also brought to you by Therapy Travelers, specializing in staffing professionals in schools nationwide. Visit https://therapytravelers.com and mention "SLPs wine and cheese podcast".This review: https://www.the...
2020-03-1040 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 79: Music in Speech Therapy Ft. Stephen KneeceThe article Maria referenced was: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20443972/Deb interviews Stephen Knesse who she met at South Carolina Hearing Association. Here is his brilliant website featuring his songs https://speechandlanguagesongs.com/This episode is also brought to you by the Informed SLP. A place for real SLPs to keep up with the research! Visit theinformedslp.com and enter coupon code “wineandcheese” for 20% off.This episode is also brought to you by Therapy Travelers, specializing in staffing professionals in schools nationwide. Visit https://therapytravelers.com and mention "SLPs w...
2020-02-1943 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 78: Nailing itDeb and Maria began by advising listeners to know themselves as a way of helping them achieve their goals. By knowing who you are it can help you decide what you want. Maria and Deb discussed what their food preferences revealed about their personalities. The Buzzfeed quiz mentioned on the show is: https://www.buzzfeed.com/sarahaspler/this-overratedunderrated-food-test-will-reveal-yo Next, Maria and Deb interviewed Flavia from Therapy Travelers. Flavia is a school staffing agent. Together they discused what their favorite cheese revealed about them. Flavia's favorite is Swiss cheese and she hates change. Maria's is feta which...
2020-02-1250 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 77: Fluency Pt. 3 Ft. Stephen GronerDeb and Maria began the episode with having Stephen Groner continue to talk about effective therapy ideas and strategies about working with school age children with fluency disorder.This episode is also brought to you by the Informed SLP. A place for real SLPs to keep up with the research!! Visit theinformedslp.com and enter coupon code “wineandcheese” for 20% off.Stephen talked about the the etiology, diagnostic criteria and evidenced based assessment for fluency clients. Stephen also created a packet for SLPs Wine and Cheese listeners. Go to: slpstephen.com and get 25% off Fluency...
2020-02-051h 05SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 76: Fluency Pt 2 Ft. Stephen GronerDeb and Maria begin the episode by reminding their listeners to leave them a review on iTunes. Again, if you have any ideas for future show episodes or any feedback you can email us at slpswineandcheese@gmail.comDeb interviewed Stephen Groner about effective therapy ideas and strategies about working with preschoolers and school age children with fluency disorder. This episode is also brought to you by the Informed SLP. A place for real SLPs to keep up with the research!! Visit theinformedslp.com and enter coupon code “wineandcheese” for 20% off.
2020-01-2956 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 75: Fluency Ft. Stephen GronerDeb and Maria begin the episode by talking about their first experiences with fluency clients. Maria's first experience was in grad school and Debs in her CF year.Some videos Maria has used before: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Po-WMo8vXRYAnd https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rw04IXYpQgQMaria welcomed their guest, Stephen Groner a fluency expert for part 1 of a 3 part series about Fluency.Stephen talked about the the etiology, diagnostic criteria and evidenced based assessment for fluency clients. Stephen also created a packet...
2020-01-2256 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 74 Taking InitiativeDeb and Maria drank a sparkling white wine. They voted drink it. They talked about taking initiative in the workplace. Essentially, finding a need or seeing a problem and having the courage to follow through.This episode is brought to you by The Informed SLP. Visit theinformedslp.com and enter coupon code “wineandcheese” for 20% off. Maria interviewed her SLP friend, Liliana Carbonaro. Lilly created https://www.worldwidetherapyservices.com/ to connect SLPs in countries in need. if you’re interested in going to Colombia as a supervising SLP, email Lilicarbo@gmail.com...
2020-01-1452 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 73: New Year New SpeechGreat clinicians need great scientific research to inform their practice.But how can we know the research with so many articles, and so little time?The Informed SLP makes it easy.Each month, their team of scientists and clinicians find the research for you. They explain it without the jargon, without the burden, just for SLPs.So you can spend less time reading, and more time treating.Visit theinformedslp.com and enter coupon code “wineandcheese” for 20% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-0957 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 72 Financial Planning Ft Craig GoldslagerOn this episode we drank Rebuttel Chardonnay from California and snacked on some mozzarella cheese.Maria was not feeling well so Mike filled in.This episode is sponsored by The Informed SLP. Making reading research more accessible and quicker! For a subscription checkout: https://www.theinformedslp.com/ enter “WINEANDCHEESE” (all caps) at checkout for 25% off. Deborah interviews Craig Goldslager. Craig is a financial planner and husband to an SLP. He talks about all things financially relevant to the new and seasoned SLP.Find out more about Craig's busi...
2019-12-1843 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 71 DyslexiaDeb and Maria drink a delicious Greek wine named Stamnaki that Maria chokes on, yet they still vote “drink it”. They paired it with feta and kalamata olives. Deb interviews St johns University students: Nairy Osman, Valentina Faulisi, Gabriella Ingrassia and Keren Alaev where they talk about dyslexia!This is the website referenced in the episode https://dyslexiaida.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-1152 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 70: Teletherapy pt 2 Ft. Kristin MartinezDeb and Maria drank Wolfer Estate rose wine and paired it with mozzarella cheese and cucumbers. For the second part Kristin from Presence Learning talked about what therapy looks like for early education, elementary and middle to high school.This episode is also brought to you by SLP ToolKit use the coupon code "wineandcheese" for $24 your annual subscription or your first month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-0435 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 69: Teletherapy Pt 1 Ft Kristin MartinezDeb and Maria drank a chardonnay by Bacchus 2018 from California. They both voted "drink it" even though Maria stated this is the lightest of wines she can tolerate. They paired the wine with mozzarella cheese and a rosemary triscuit. Kristin Martinez was a guest on the show and she too drank Chardonnay. Kristin Martinez talked about her background, how she began her career as an SLP and how she transitioned to a teletherapy practice SLP. Kristin is a paid employee by Presence Learning. Erik Raj has created a website www.s...
2019-11-2736 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 68: Capitalizing on Your Strengths Ft. Beth from Speech Language IllustratedDeb and Maria drank Wolfer Estate Rose Wine and paired it with mozzarella cheese. Deb and Maria really enjoyed this wine and voted "drink it".They announced that this year they will be at the ASHA Convention in Orlando, FL. Deb and Maria will be selling business casual T-shirts, have a wine raffle and hopefully conduct recorded interviews.Deb went on to discuss how she likes to incorporate her client's strength and how it can help with their weaknesses. It's also important to play into your own personal strengths. Maria recommended 3 questions to identify...
2019-11-1349 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 67: Becoming an SLPDeb and Maria drank a Giandion il Farneto Italian wine and paired it with provolone, salami and strawberries. Maria voted “sink it” it because of its chalky aftertaste yet Deb votes “drink it” because she originally liked the taste when she first cracked open the bottle.Deb and Maria shared interview tips for both a educational setting and a rehabilitation center.Erik Raj has created a website www.slpawards.us to give SLPs and SLPA fancy awards. Enter coupon code "WINEANDCHEESE" at checkout for free shipping!!This episode is...
2019-11-061h 07SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 66: Conquering your SLP fearsDeb and Maria drank water infused with mint, strawberries and lemon. They paired it with fruit to keep it light and airy. They talked about conquering your fears. Erik Raj has created a website www.slpawards.us to give SLPs and SLPA fancy awards. Enter coupon code "WINEANDCHEESE" at checkout for free shipping!!This episode is also brought to you by SLP ToolKit use the coupon code "wineandcheese" for $24 your annual subscription or your first monthMaria interviewed her “work wife” Emily Brullo. Together they...
2019-10-2548 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 65: The Glorified English Teacher Ft. Hallie ShermanDeb and Maria drank a red wine and paired it with brie cheese, cucumbers and strawberries. Deb and Maria talked about how some SLPs are called Glorified English teachers. Maria expressed her old views of how she once too had that mentality of SLPs working with general education students. Deborah advocated for school based SLPs and their expertise. Erik Raj has created a website www.slpawards.us to give SLPs and SLPA fancy awards. Enter coupon code "WINEANDCHEESE" at checkout for free shipping!!This episode is also brought to you by SLP ToolKit us...
2019-10-1753 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 64: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Deb and Maria switched it up and had fruit infused water with avocado, hard boiled eggs and paprika on a rice cake. They both voted "eat" it not beat it.Deb talked about ASHA's view on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Maria talked about her graduate school internship with using Applied Behavior Analysis. ABA is useful in teaching specific skills including but not limited to: communication, social skills, academic skills, grooming and more.Erik Raj has created a website www.slpawards.us to give SLPs and SLPA fancy awards. Enter coupon code "WINEANDCHEESE" at...
2019-10-0747 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 63: Wine Not?Maria, Deb and Mike do a complete episode off the cuff... because, why not?They drank Naked Winery "Here to Stay Chardonnay" and paired it with tiro pita (cheese pies in Greek)Maria talked about her Nashlorette and Deb talked about the adventures of wedding dress shoppingErik Raj has created a website www.slpawards.us to give SLPs and SLPA fancy awards. Enter coupon code "WINEANDCHEESE" at checkout for free shipping!!This episode is also brought to you by SLP ToolKit use the coupon code "wineandcheese"...
2019-10-0250 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 62: Inclusion Ft. Speechie MorganDeb and Maria drank The Grenachista wine and paired it with Ricotta cheese. They voted "drink it"They had a listener questions segment where they talked about applying to grad school, their favorite therapy materials and moreAlso, Erik Raj has created a website www.slpawards.us to give SLPs and SLPA fancy awards. Enter coupon code "WINEANDCHEESE" at checkout for free shipping!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-09-2453 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 61: Stress ManagementDeb and Maria drank Bandit Dry Rose Wine. It came in a container resembling coconut water. It tasted delicious and they both voted "drink it".Maria went on to discuss Self Care for Educators, more information about secondary trauma can be found at www.NCTS.orgMaria also talked about the "Self Care Rating Scale" available at https://laveldanaylor.wordpress.com/2012/07/06/self-care-rating-scale/Deb suggested that Maria receives "the Most Mindful SLP" Award. Erik Raj has created a website www.slpawards.us to give SLPs and SLPA fancy awards. Enter coupon...
2019-09-1957 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 60: The Exciting WeekendDeb and Maria drank a 2018 Grenache Rose Wine from The Grenachista. They paired it with a salty feta cheese. The combination of the saltiness of the cheese and smooth sweetness of the wine was great. They both voted "drink it".Deb and Maria met on Sunday in Prospect Park and recorded two Patreon episodes. The episodes can be listened to at: www.patreon.com/slpswineandcheeseNext, Maria talked about her impromptu dance party she encountered in Prospect Park after their recordings. Videos and pictures from the event can also be found on the...
2019-09-1144 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 59 Story Grammar Ft. Shannon WerbeckesDeb and Maria interview the infamous Shannon Werbeckes about her online store Speechy Musings.Shannon Werbeckes is a pediatric speech-language pathologist with experience in an outpatient clinic and the schools. She is also the founder of Speechy Musings, an online business that develops effective and easy to use printable resources for other pediatric SLPs. When she’s not working, you can find her exploring the outdoors, playing with her dogs, or traveling.If you’re a fan and would like to support our podcast please visit our Patreon www.patreon.com/slpswineandcheese
2019-09-0458 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 58: Hustle Sanely Ft. Jessica MasseyDeb interviews Jessica Massey the girl behind Hustle Sanely. She’s a business coach & digital creator who helps new business owners confidently take their idea from dream to done without sacrificing their mental health or important relationships - hence, Hustle Sanely.Jess designs programs, planners, and journals that help clear your vision, organize your schedule, & actually accomplish those big dreams you’ve kept tucked away in your heart.Sponsors include:Fusion web clinic. To learn more and check out Fusion's library of free resources, visit them online www.f...
2019-08-2755 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp: 57 Oral Facial Examination Ft. Amy GrahamTune in to hear about speech sound disorders and oral facial examinations! Also, SLPs Wine and Cheese listeners get 10% off Amy’s oral facial examination using the code WINEANDCHEESE. offer ends 8/31, don’t miss out!!Amy has been an SLP for 20 years and is the owner of Graham Speech Therapy, a private practice in Colorado Springs specializing in speech sound disorders. She is listed on the Apraxia Kids Directory of SLPs with expertise in Apraxia and is PROMPT trained. She has worked in a variety of settings, from numerous public/charter schools, acute care/rehabilitation hospitals, an au...
2019-08-2153 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 56: Hell or High Watermelon Ft. Dysphagia Cafe Part 2Part 2 of our interview from Johnathon Ballert from @dysphagiacafeSponsors include:Covalent Careers is a career development company to provide new grads with education, mentorship and job opportunities. Please visit their website at www.covalentcareers.com/wineandcheeseFusion web clinic. To learn more and check out Fusion's library of free resources, visit them online www.fusionwebclinic.com/cheese. And, if you sign up for a free demo of the software, mention the SLPs Wine & Cheese Podcast to receive a $50 credit off your first month of Fusion. Hosted...
2019-08-0644 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 55: Hell or High Watermelon Ft Dysphagia Cafe Part 1Changing it up: SLPs Beer and Cheese featuring Dysphagia CafeSponsors include:Covalent Careers is a career development company to provide new grads with education, mentorship and job opportunities. Please visit their website at www.covalentcareers.com/wineandcheeseFusion web clinic. To learn more and check out Fusion's library of free resources, visit them online www.fusionwebclinic.com/cheese. And, if you sign up for a free demo of the software, mention the SLPs Wine & Cheese Podcast to receive a $50 credit off your first month of Fusion....
2019-07-3047 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 54 We're doing it all wrong Ft. The Informed SLPIn this episode of SLPs wine and cheese Maria and Deb talk about the book “The subtle art of not giving a f*ck”. Later on Deb talks with Meredith of The Informed SLP.This episode is brought to you by Throatscope and illuminated light handle to be used with a tongue depressor. It can be purchased at https://throatscope.comAlso brought to you by Fusion web clinic. To learn more and check out Fusion's library of free resources, visit them online www.fusionwebclinic.com/cheese. And, if you sign up for a fr...
2019-07-2358 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 53: Trivia PursuitDeb and Maria began the episode by drinking Bitch wine by Grateful Palate. They paired the wine with a smooth provolone cheese and salami. The wine can be purchased at: https://gratefulpalate.com/collections/bitchDeb and Maria played the infamous board game Trivia Pursuit. They quizzed each other and the winner was..This episode is brought to you by Throatscope and illuminated light handle to be used with a tongue depressor. It can be purchased at https://throatscope.comCovalent Careers is a career development company to provide new g...
2019-07-1644 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 52 The Case History and Cleft Palate Ft RebeccaDeb and Maria began the episode by drinking Bitch wine by Grateful Palate. The wine can be purchased at: https://gratefulpalate.com/collections/bitchDeb and Maria talked about the importance of obtaining an in depth and detailed Case History. This should include: general, birth, history, developmental histories. Deb mentioned the importance of maintaining the client's privacy as per HIPPA law.This episode is brought to you by Throatscope and illuminated light handle to be used with a tongue depressor. It can be purchased at https://throatscope.comCovalent Careers i...
2019-07-091h 18SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 51 Priorities and BalanceDeb and Maria began the episode by drinking Bitch wine by Grateful Palate. Luckily, one of our fellow listeners educated Maria on the correct pronunciation of the grap "greh-nache". They paired the wine with a smooth provolone cheese and salami. The wine can be purchased at: https://gratefulpalate.com/collections/bitchDeb and Maria talked about balancing your responsibilities and priorities with time for yourself. Deb discussed how she gives realistic expectations to others of her arrival time, whereas with Maria add an hour to her projected arrival time. Deb stated that she will "edit" her t...
2019-07-0256 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 50: Communication is Key with Aislynn RossDeb and Maria began the episode by drinking Bitch wine by Grateful Palate. Luckily, one of our fellow listeners educated Maria on the correct pronunciation of the grap "greh-nache". They paired the wine with a smooth provolone cheese and salami. The wine can be purchased at: https://gratefulpalate.com/collections/bitchDeb and Maria talked about communication in general. Maria discussed different aspects of nonverbal behavior- body language, eye contact, tone of voice, etc. Deb suggested changing your tone of voice to gain your client's attention.This episode is brought to you by T...
2019-06-271h 06SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 49: The LIVE show Pt 2Deb and Maria began the episode by drinking Bitch wine by Grateful Palate. This wine is from Australia. This wine can be purchased online at https://gratefulpalate.com/collections/bitchDeb and Maria talked about wine facts, such as there are 2.5 pounds of grapes in just one bottle of wine. Deb discussed what she learned at the Rose Mansion. They went on to part 2 of their LIVE show from 5/31/19.Our LIVE show features comedy by Mike Recine Twitter: @mikerecine Instagram: @recine.mikeThe event was sponsored by Bread & But...
2019-06-1350 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 48: The LIVE show Part 1On May 31 2019 Deb and Maria hosted a live comedy show. They talked about figurative language, met their listeners and talked with comedians and their musical guest. The event was sponsored by Bread & Butter wines. Deb, Maria and the audience members drank a Bread & Butter Rose wine. The event was also sponsored by Grateful Palate.The wines can be purchased at: https://www.breadandbutterwines.com/ and https://gratefulpalate.com/collections/bitchYou can follow us at @slps_wine_and_cheese_pod and our first comedian @ashleyhammm on InstagramWe hope you...
2019-06-0542 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 47: Figurative Language pt 1Deb and Maria drank a Bitch wine by Grateful Palate. This wine is made from Grenache grapes in Spain. They paired it with smooth mozzarella cheese. They both enjoyed the strong yet not overly empowering taste. Deb and Maria both voted "drink it". This wine can be purchased online athttps://gratefulpalate.com/collections/bitchDeb and Maria discussed the different aspects of figurative language. Everything from metaphors, similes, personification, alliteration and more. This was a prelude to our LIVE show since we will be talking about the benefits of using f...
2019-05-301h 08SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 46: Tips and TricksDeb and Maria drank a 2017 Old Vine Zinfandel by Deux Punx. They paired it with Dubliner 100% Aged cheese and Deb's personal favorite, pickles. They both enjoyed the strong yet not overly empowering taste. Deb and Maria both voted "drink it". Deb and Maria went on to discuss 11 Tips and Tricks for what activities and materials they use during their speech therapy sessions. Their tips and tricks included: using pictured actions, counting out syllables, reading poems and speech coloring sheets, such as "Color in Speech" created by Deborah herself. Maria recommending using board games and bubbles during...
2019-05-2153 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 45 Keeping it Social Pt 3Deb and Maria drank a Syrah by Naked Winery called Vixen. They paired it with a Greek cheese Kefalogavgera and Kalamata olives. They both enjoyed the non-overwhelming cherry taste. Deb and Maria both voted "drink it". Listeners can order the wine on Nakedwinery.com and enter Coupon Code "WINE NOT" (2 words) at checkout. Offer includes 15% off on 3+ wines and $10 shipping. Offer lasts until 5/31/19Deb and Maria wanted to practice what they preach and talked socially. Deb and Maria discussed listener questions. Maria talked about how to tread carefully when working with a client who has a...
2019-05-1847 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 44: Leadership and AdvocacyDeb and Maria drank a Cabernet Sauvignon by Naked Winery called Penetration. They paired it with a Greek cheese Kefalogavgera. Listeners order the wine on Nakedwinery.com enter Coupon Code "WINE NOT" (2 words) at checkout. Offer includes 15% off on 3+ wines and $10 shipping. Offer lasts until 5/31/19Deb and Maria talked about the SLP's role in leadership and advocacy. Deb and Maria discuss how they see themselves as advocates. Deb hopes to make the role of an SLP more visible to the general public. Maria advocates for her student's by giving them a voice through AAC.
2019-05-0857 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 43: NeuropsychologyDeb and Maria drank Scout and Cellar Prosecco. Maria and Deb both voted "drink it". If listeners want to purchase Scout & Cellar wine Instagram message @natures_intention2018 for a SLPs wine and cheese discount.Deb and Maria were joined by their (fancy) guests, Ms Jessica Perez and Dr. Leah McGuire. Jessica Perez is a certified school psychologist and neuropsychological technician. She currently resides in Montville, NJ, with her husband, Kyle, and 1 year old daughter, Evelyn. She received two B.A. degrees in Elementary Education and Spanish from Bucknell University and graduated magna cum laude in 2010. Immediately...
2019-04-251h 05SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 42: Adult Rehab and Side Hustles with Alex Wynter CCC, SLPIn this episode we chat with Alex Wynter, a home health SLP working with the geriatric population. She gives use some tips and tricks for working in that setting and also some insight into what it's like running her own side business.About our guest: Alexandria Wynter Russel has been an SLP for 7 years. She attended Loyola University in Maryland for undergrad and Towson for graduate school. She specialize in the adult and geriatric population currently working in home health for Penn Medicine. She is also the Speech Therapy Publication Director with Covalent Career Resources. Her...
2019-04-1751 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 41 Keeping it Social part 2We kept it social but also went with the flow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-031h 05SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEP 40: The Recap and SPECIAL ANNOUCEMENT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-03-2755 min
Tending Your DreamsDeborah Coty Too Blessed to Be StressedSome people just add spark to life. My friend Deborah Coty is one fireball of energy. Her best-selling Too Blessed to Be Stressed series encapsulates a bit of her spirit, and this interview will give you a glimpse into her amazing dream tending heart. A few minutes with this woman will refresh and revive you. Deborah dreamed as a child of writing a book. She was what she calls a “rabid reader” devouring every story she could get her hands on. Christy by Catherine Marshall particularly inspired and captured Deborah’s attention. She read that one book about t...
2019-03-2224 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 39: Keeping it Social Part 1Maria & Deb drank Bread & Butter Chardonnay Wine from 2017. The wine has hints of almond and fruit. They paired it with an usual yet intriguing combination of dried mango and mascarpone Italian cheese. Deb and Maria both voted "drink it". The wine can be found at: https://www.breadandbutterwines.com/Maria went on to discuss 9 wine etiquette rules. They included opening up a wine bottle like a ninja, clinking at the bell, and drinking roughly the same speed as others. The list can be found at: https://winefolly.com/tutorial/list-of-wine-etiquette-tips/They then moved...
2019-03-201h 05SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 38: School Psychology and ABAOn 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 "drink it" for their wines.Deb & Michelle reminisced about working as waitresses in a comedy...
2019-03-0649 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 37: Grad School Chatter with The Black SpeechieIn 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 @theblackspeechie She wants to bring awareness to the shortage of diversity in the...
2019-02-2747 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp: 36 Agree to DisagreeIn 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 @deborahbrookscccslpCheck 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.
2019-02-1943 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 35: Muscles and Bikinis with Tanya LujanWe 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 Instagram @slps_wine_and_cheese_pod @maria_kotsonisslp @deborahbrookscccslpCheck out their...
2019-02-1351 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 34: Cognitive RehabWe talk all things meta! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-0633 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 33: The Essentials with Miss BehaviorDeb 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 sensitivity), administration, parent/s before using essential oils.Don't forget to follow them on Instagram @slps_wine_and_cheese_pod @_missbehavior...
2019-01-3049 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 32: The many faces of /r/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 eventually poems. Maria likes to also incorporate...
2019-01-2334 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 31: AAC and Literacy with The Mrs. DiazDeb 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 therapy sessions. Next, they went on...
2019-01-1752 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 30: Happy New Year! Did you know we're 30? 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 “manifested” her personal, professional and relationship goals. She wants to i...
2019-01-0937 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 29: Christmas TimeMerry Christmas, y'all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-261h 08SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 28: SLPs no more stress pleaseDeb 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 to change the outcome or provide a solution.They went on to a...
2018-12-1948 minSLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 27: A beautiful AAC LifeDeb 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 SLP later on in her life. Anne talked about...
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SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 6: Autism Part IDeb and Maria drank Redwood Creek California Merlot from Frei Brothers Vineyard a Vintage 2008 (wow was it strong and made Deborah burp). We paired the merlot with white cheddar. The cheese helped soak up the strong alcoholic and intense taste. Maria voted "sink it" where Deb of course said "drink it."Thank you to Pre-Care SLP for donating acoustic panels visit their website at www.slpmd.comDeb and Maria discussed the definition of Autism Spectrum Disorders. We went over important questions to ask parents/caregivers, "red flags" and signs and symptoms of Autism...
2018-06-061h 01
SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 4: Assess the situationMaria and Deb drank Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir California 2015 from the Private Selection. The even-bodied Pinot Noir had the perfect amount of fruitiness and acidity. We paired the wine with feta cheese. The saltiness of the feta enhanced the sweetness in the wine. Each brought out the best in each other.Deborah and Maria went on to disucss the different types of assessments and further broke it down by client's age. Deborah discussed strategies to elicit a spontaneous sample. Maria explained some pros and cons of formal assessments across ages. #SLPSwineandcheese "Fun Friday on 5/25". Post y...
2018-05-231h 00
SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 3: Perception and PhonologyDeb and Maria discuss the "Yanny vs. Laurel" debate and it's relation to speech science and perception. We drank Chateau Canteloup 2001 a Red Bordeaux and ate goat cheese (we get very French in this episode). Deborah didn't taste the acidity in the wine because of her lack of perception of tastes. "View every session like goat cheese", Deborah and Maria discussed evidence based therapy approaches targetting phonology, articulation and literacy. They explained the importance of a multi-modality approach in teaching clients phonology, articulation and appropriate motor speech patterns.Also, Maria needs to stop per...
2018-05-181h 01
My Brain on Endorphins PodcastDeborah Brooks: Confessions of a Mother RunnerDeborah Brooks is the author of the running and food blog “Confessions of a Mother Runner.” She’s the founder of her local chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) and a Girls on the Run coach for the 8th straight year. Deborah didn’t start running until she was rehabbing from a knee injury when her children were little and since then, running has been a consistent source of empowerment – and joy – in her life. In our conversation, Deborah talks about her relationship to food, too. You can read Deborah’s blog at https://confessionsofamotherrunner.com.
2018-04-0300 min
Hopefully We Dont BreakupEpisode 57: Mike Recine & Deborah BrooksMike Recine and Deborah Brooks chat with us about etiquette, food and more!
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