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Spillin' the Tea in Studio DSeason 4 - Episode 22 - Michelle Flournoy - Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtThe guest for this episode is Michelle Flournoy, Senior Director of Learning at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.2025-07-2128 min
First BiteEarly Feeding Transitions and Down Syndrome: How to Support Caregivers with Dr. Kelsey Thompson, PhDGuest: Kelsey Thompson, PhD, CCC-SLPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/early-feedingHosted by: Michelle Dawson MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-SWelcome to an insightful conversation between Michelle Dawson and Dr. Kelsey Thompson, a renowned pediatric feeding therapist and researcher. In this episode, they delve into critical issues in pediatric feeding therapy, discuss essential strategies for supporting infants with Down syndrome and preterm infants, and explore the importance of early intervention and advocacy in speech-language pathology.📌 Episode Highlights:- The impact of...2025-06-1049 minFirst BiteSupporting Caregivers and SLPs in the NICU with Casey Lewis***Trauma-Informed Moment: This episode could trigger NICU warriors and survivors emotionally. As always, we choose joy and healing; however, we wanted to inform you in advance.***Full conversation with Casey Lewis, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT, CLC, NTMTC for "Sacred Space: Supporting Caregivers and SLPs in the NICU" an episode of the First Bite podcast.Hosted by: Michelle Dawson MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-SEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/sacred-spaceIn this episode, Michelle...2025-06-031h 07First BitePFD and DEIA: Why It Matters to Us and Those We ServeGuests: Lindsay Meyer Turner, PhD, CCC-SLP, CNT, IBCLC, RLC, NTMTC, Leena Sayed, MS, Inéz Esparza, MS, L-SLP, CCC-SLP, Megan Richmond, DHA, MS CCC-SLP, and Meredith McLain, MCD CCC-SLPHosted by: Michelle Dawson MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-SThis episode is worth 0.1 ASHA CEU and meets ASHA DEI certification requirement, enroll here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/pfd-and-deiaIn this episode, Michelle is joined by an all-star line-up of PFD advocates from across the nation: Lindsay Meyer Turner, PhD, CCC-SLP, CNT, IBCLC, RLC, NTMTC, Leena Sayed, MS, Inéz Esparza, MS, L-SLP, CCC-SLP, Megan Ri...2025-05-271h 25First BiteBanishing Basic Feeding Myths in the World of PediatricsFree PFD in Schools Seminar (.6 ASHA CEU): www.speechtherapypd.com/pfdThis conversation originally aired September 26, 2018 - an all new season of First Bite will return on May 27, 2025. Earn .1 ASHA CEU for this episode: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Banishing-Basic-Feeding-Myths-in-the-World-of-Pediatrics-48Hosts: Michelle Dawson MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S and Erin Forward MSP, CCC-SLP, CLCIn this episode, Michelle and Erin bust some of our pre-conceived myths regarding treatment of feeding disorders in the pediatric world. Defining the etiology of the dysphagia, the confusion of utilization of EBP strategies with adults and...2025-05-1357 minFirst BiteNever Fear! Dr. Kay Toomey and SOS Feeding is Here!Free PFD in Schools Seminar (.6 ASHA CEU): www.speechtherapypd.com/pfdThis interview with Dr. Kay Toomey originally aired January 19, 2019, an all new season of First Bite will return on May 27, 2025. Earn .1 ASHA CEU for this episode: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Never-Fear-Dr-Kay-Toomey-and-SOS-Feeding-are-Here-243In this engaging episode of the 'First Bite' podcast, host Michelle Dawson is joined by Dr. Kay Toomey, a leading psychologist and founder of the SOS Approach to Feeding, dives deep into the nuances of pediatric feeding therapy. Dr. Toomey explores the roots and principles of the SOS Approach...2025-05-061h 21First BiteBridging NICU to Home: Best Practices with Tiffany ElliottGuest: Tiffany Elliott, MS CCC-SLP, CNT, IBCLCEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Bridging-NICU-to-Home In this special birthday episode of First Byte, Michelle Dawson, a devoted therapist and mother, explores the intricate journey from NICU to home with expert Tiffany Elliott. They discuss practical strategies for caregivers in maintaining emotional wellbeing, the importance of neuroprotective care, and the Hospital to Home Systems Change project aimed at improving continuity of care for infants and their families. Elliott shares her insights from working in various NICUs, setting...2025-03-111h 18First BiteNeurodiversity Affirming Feeding Therapy: Where do I Start? with Amy ZembriskiGuest: Amy Zembriski, MBA, MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Neurodiversity-Affirming-Feeding-Therapy-Where-do-I-StartIn this episode of First Bite, host Michelle Dawson introduces a valuable conversation between Erin Forward and Amy Zimbrisky, a seasoned speech therapist specializing in neurodiversity affirming feeding therapy. After highlighting insights from the Feeding Matters Conference, Erin and Amy delve into practical strategies for beginning feeding therapy with neurodiverse children. They discuss creating a safe and welcoming environment, the importance of caregiver education, and the significance of understanding each child's unique...2025-03-041h 08First BiteDiscovering the Leader in You with Ashley Munoz LopezGuest: Ashley Muñoz López MBA, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Discovering-the-Leader-in-You In this episode, Michelle Dawson introduces the theme of leadership within the field of speech pathology. Michelle shares insights from her recent experience at the Feeding Matters conference, highlighting the importance of advocacy, especially regarding the protection of 504 plans under threat in several states. The week's guest, Ashley Lopez, delves into her journey as a speech pathologist transitioning from adult care to pediatric care, her pursuit of leadership ro...2025-02-251h 20First BiteFloortime for the SLP with Dyan DickersonGuest: Dyan Dickerson MA, CCC-SLPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Floortime-for-the-SLPIn this episode of First Bite, Michelle and Erin welcomes Dyan Dickerson, a certified expert in DIR Floortime and feeding, to explore the intricacies of the Floortime model. Listeners get an inside look into the principles of DIR (Developmental, Individual Differences, Relationship-based) Floortime and understand its impact on communication and feeding therapy. Diane shares her professional journey, the importance of affect, and how to approach therapy with critical thinking. Tune in to hear...2025-02-181h 20First BiteIntersection of Faith between Clinician and Client with Dr. Travis ThreatsGuest: Travis Threats, PhD, CCC-SLPGoFundMe link referenced in intro: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-chriss-love-legacy-through-his-daughtersEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=A-Conversation-on-the-Intersection-of-Faith-between-CliniciaIn this heartfelt episode of 'First Bite,' host Michelle Dawson and guest Dr. Travis Threats dive deep into the intersection of faith, healing, and cultural awareness within the field of speech therapy. From personal stories of overcoming grief and professional struggles to examining the role of faith in patient care, this episode explores how spiritual beliefs and cultural backgrounds...2025-02-111h 04First BiteSensory Detective Part 2: A Closer Inspection with Jennifer Ruckner and Beth CooperGuests: Jennifer Ruckner, MS CCC-SLP, and Beth Cooper, MOT, OTR/LEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Sensory-Detective-Part-2-A-Closer-InspectionIn this episode, Michelle is joined once again by Jennifer Ruckner, MS CCC-SLP, and Beth Cooper, MOT, OTR/L, for “Sensory Detective Part 2: A Closer Inspection”. In “Part 1” (#3660), Jen and Beth went into detail on the roles and responsibilities of SLPs and OTs with respect to “sensory” and how they can collaborate, and they were just getting started. In “Part 2”, they share why it is so critical to empo...2025-01-281h 15First BiteEstablishing PFD and Dysphagia Services in the Schools with Carolyn DolbyGuest: Carolyn Dolby MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Establishing-PFD-and-Dysphagia-Services-in-the-SchoolsIn this episode, Michelle and Erin are joined by none other than Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, host of the “School of Speech” podcast, and sought-after speaker for how to implement pediatric feeding disorder and dysphagia care in the Schools Carolyn spends this hour sharing her first-hand experience on successfully establishing this PFD/dysphagia management in the Houston, TX school district and how she is doing it again in Portland, OR. If you have want...2025-01-141h 10First BiteTaking a Bite Out of Trauma-Informed Care with Rachel ArchambaultGuest: Rachel Archambault, MA CCC-SLP (@PTSD.SLP)Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Taking-a-Bite-out-of-TraumaInformed-CareIn this episode, Michelle and Erin are joined by Rachel Archambault, an SLP Program Specialist for Broward County Public Schools and passionate colleague behind the @PTSD.SLP social media advocacy account. “Trauma-informed care” (TIC) has gained traction within our field in the last few years; however, most of us who practice this approach have never received explicit instruction. Where do we begin? Well, that’s what Rachel and Erin break down in thi...2025-01-081h 21
Next Level Guy#206 Reignite Your Inner Power: Michelle Rose on Surrender, Self-Care, and Embracing Feminine Energy #206 Reignite Your Inner Power: Michelle Rose on Surrender, Self-Care, and Embracing Feminine Energy Today’s guest is Michelle Rose, a transformative Yoga, Pilates, and Breathwork expert, and the visionary creator of Project La Femme. You can find the show-notes and other great goodies at: https://www.nextlevelguy.com/michellerose206/ Michelle’s mission is to guide people back to their divine selves—away from the hustle, over-giving, and chasing that can lead to burnout. Through her work, she inspires people to drop their shields, embrace their softer nature, and reignite their...2025-01-061h 47First BiteFeeding Matters: Leading the Way for ARFID and PFD with Jaclyn Pederson, MHI and William Sharp, PhDGuests: Jaclyn Peterson, MHI and William Sharp, PhDEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Feeding-Matters-Leading-the-Way-for-ARFID-and-PFDIn the first episode of 2025, Michelle is joined by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI, CEO of Feeding Matters, and William Sharp, PhD, Director of Children’s Multidisciplinary Feeding Program (Atlanta, GA) and Professor at Emory University School of Medicine, to lay the foundation for a year of combining passion, advocacy, and learning. These guests share their expertise and highlights from a recent journal publication on how the diagnoses of “Pediatric Feeding Disorder” and “Avoidant...2025-01-031h 00First BiteSimplyThick, IDDSI, and Compassionate Clinical Implications with John HolahanGuest: John Holahan, President of SimplyThick, LLCEarn .1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Simply-Thick-IDDSI-and-Compassionate-Clinical-ImplicationsJoin Michelle as she welcomes John Holahan, President of SimplyThick, LLC and co-author of Modern Dysphagia Cookbook, for the final episode of 2024. John shares the story behind SimplyThick, its IDDSI connections, and why these insights matter in pediatric care. With his grace, joy, and dedication to supporting others, this episode is a perfect way to end the year on an inspiring note!Mentioned in this episode:July 21...2024-12-311h 08First BiteUnlocking the Power of “CBIS” for our Patients with Kara JonesGuest: Kara Jones M.A. CCC-SLP, CBISEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Unlocking-the-Power-of-CBIS-for-our-PatientsIn this episode, Michelle is joined by Kara Jones, M.A. CCC-SLP, CBIS, Past President of the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and Dr. Robert A. Hull, Leadership Award recipient, to discuss all things “Certified Brain Injury Specialist”! Not all of us had the opportunity to take advanced coursework in brain injury across the lifespan in graduate school. However, we often encounter cognitive-communication-based disorders on our caseloads and need to know current evidence-based trea...2024-12-231h 06First BitePFD Goal Writing: Case Studies to Making Mealtime Mirth and MerrimentIn this episode, Michelle and Erin are back at it to spend an hour dedicated to pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) goal writing. After spending 280+ episodes growing our evidenced-based practice, we have evolved how we write our PFD goals big-time! So, wrap up your year discovering functional resources for combating ableism and antiquated deficits-based writing, and join the ladies of “First Bite” to discover ways to write strengths-based and trauma-informed goals that respect the autonomy of the children on your caseload while also supporting their caregivers in the process of making merry memories during mealtime!Mentioned in this epis...2024-12-101h 13First BiteASHA Advocacy and the Community of Ambassadors with Shawna RossGuest: Shawna Ross, MS, CCC-SLPIn this episode, Michelle is joined by Shawna Ross, MS, CCC-SLP, founder of Sierra Therapy Group, a pediatric private practice in Reno, NV, and passionate SLP volunteer, who is currently serving on ASHA’s Committee of Ambassadors, as the SLP Member for Nevada. As colleagues from around the globe are gearing up for “Elevate!” ASHA Convention 2024 in Seattle, WA, Michelle and Shawna thought it was the perfect time to share a little insight into the amazing gains this year for ASHA’s Public Policy Agenda and how ASHA’s Committee of Ambassadors played a v...2024-12-041h 09First BiteReframing "Trying it”: Neurodivergent Opportunities for PFD with Marsha Dunn KleinGuest: Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTAIn this episode, Michelle and Erin are joined by THE Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA, founder of the “Get Permission Institute” for part two of a four-part miniseries on Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)! In this hour, Marsha discusses the evidenced-based neurodivergent affirming PFD shifts behind the “try it” approach for intervention. If you have ever felt uncomfortable writing a goal and asking a child to “take a bite” or “lick it three times,” know that you are not alone. Work through relevant case studies with Marsha, Erin, and Michelle as...2024-12-031h 13
The Fearless Artist PodcastMastering Your Music Career: Dawson White on Systems, Balance, and Redefining SuccessIn this episode of the Fearless Artist Podcast, Michelle Lynne interviews Dawson White, founder of Aspire Music, who shares his shift from performing with Houston orchestras to helping musicians manage their careers and health. He emphasizes systems, overcoming perfectionism, redefining success, and offers coaching to empower artists for balanced, fulfilling careers.--Website - https://www.aspiremusic.co/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/MusicAspires--The Fearless Mastermind Website - https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.comThe Fearless Mastermind Instagram - https://www...2024-11-2234 minFirst BiteFrom Table to Tummy with Heidi Liefer MorelandGuest: Heidi Liefer Moreland, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLCIn this episode, Michelle is joined by the one and only Heidi Liefer Moreland, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC, Clinical Coordinator with Thrive Tube-Weaning Program, cohost of the podcast “Tube to Table,” published author and researcher, and internationally sought after speaker! For this hour-long conversation, Heidi shares her evidence-based approach to supporting little ones and their caregivers in their natural environment as they learn to eat by mouth! So, suppose you are ready to learn about intrinsic motivation and responsive feeding and pick up successful strategies to engage in interprofessional prac...2024-11-141h 13First BiteInterprofessional Education and Practice for the SLP Working with Reading with Lisa BowersGuest: Lisa Bowers, PhD, CCC-SLPIn this episode, Michelle is joined by the charismatic Lisa Bowers, PhD CCC-SLP, Chair of the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorder's (CAPCSD) IPE/IPP committee, and Director of the Service Learning Initiative at the University of Arkansas. Lisa, a passionate advocate for the speech-language pathologist working to improve children’s language and literacy abilities, spends this power hour sharing some of her favorite resources and imparting pearls of wisdom! So, whether you are a tried and true SLP and want to improve your interprofessional education and practice within th...2024-11-081h 29
The Next Level Guy Show#206 Reignite Your Inner Power: Michelle Rose on Surrender, Self-Care, and Embracing Feminine EnergyTODAY’s GUEST IS Michelle Rose! Today’s guest is Michelle Rose, a transformative Yoga, Pilates, and Breathwork expert, and the visionary creator of Project La Femme. Michelle’s mission is to guide people back to their divine selves—away from the hustle, over-giving, and chasing that can lead to burnout. Through her work, she inspires people to drop...
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Be Well with Dr. Michelle GreenwellBig Glorious DreamingSend us a textWelcome to another inspiring episode of "Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell," where we delve into holistic wellness, personal empowerment, and the tools to live a balanced and vibrant life. In this special episode, we're thrilled to host the effervescent Leonie Dawson, a best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and the creative genius behind the My Shining Year Workbooks. The episode titled "Big Glorious Dreaming" invites listeners to explore the boundless possibilities of dreaming big and making those dreams come true.Leonie Dawson is renowned for her infectious enthusiasm, unique blend of creativity...2024-07-2156 minFirst BiteCompare and Contrast: Adults vs Pediatrics Critical Care and Dysphagia with Martin B. Brodsky
Guest: Martin B. Brodsky, Ph.D., Sc.M., CCC-SLP, F-ASHA - In this episode, Michelle is joined by none other than THE Martin B. Brodsky, Ph.D., Sc.M., CCC-SLP, F-ASHA, Section Head for Speech-Language Pathology in the Integrated Surgical Institute at Cleveland Clinic and Adjunct Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Martin opens this hour, sharing his journey into critical care for adults and the role of mentors. Then Martin and Michelle deep dive into ICU delirium, discussing potential etiologies that could trigger it and how it...2024-05-141h 16First BiteTrue Tales from an SLP Entrepreneur with Sarah Breshears & Savanah Reaser
Guest: Sarah Breshears, MA, CCC-SLP & Savanah Reaser - In this episode, Michelle is joined by Sarah Breshears, MA, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist, founder of Short and Sweet Speech, CEO of Social Moguls, author of “Short and Sweet Stories,” and her niece Savanah Reaser, American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, and illustrator of “Short and Sweet Stories.” With spring break upon us and summer knocking at the door, a fair few of us are contemplating the inevitable question, “Should we return to this job?” “Am I truly using all of my talents here?” or “Am I destined for more?”. These honest and raw questions get to...2024-04-241h 08
The Awareness ShowExecutive Director April DawsonI had the pleasure of talking to the Executive Director April Dawson talking about Disability Accessibility for people disability  2024-04-0533 minFirst BiteNeurodivergent Voices to Inform Your Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice with Emily Starling
Guest: Emily Starling, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Michelle and Erin are joined by Emily Starling, the host of the Neurotwist podcast, who shares her experience being an SLP who was later identified as autistic. Emily, Michelle, and Erin have an honest, authentic discussion of neurodiversity-affirming practices and what that means in the context of EI. Erin, Michelle, and Emily share their experiences navigating the world of clinical practice and how they have implemented neurodiversity-affirming practices, reiterating the importance of listening to autistic voices.
Mentioned in this episode:July 21 Course - Echolalia Explained: Practical...2024-03-271h 36First BiteA New Take on the Three “C’s” for SLPs: Strategies for Improved Therapeutic Presence with Stephanie Michelle Sweigart
Guest: Stephanie Michelle Sweigart, MS CCC-SLP - In this episode, Michelle is joined by none other than the “Golden State SLP,” aka Stephanie Michelle Sweigart, MS CCC-SLP, to cover all things of Therapeutic Presence. If you’ve met Stephanie, then you know that a conversation with her feels like a warm hug. Why? Because she has spent years cultivating her emotional intelligence, regulation, and therapeutic presence to be fully engaged and present in those moments. Stephanie provides her new take on the three “C’s”: “Center,” “Connection,” and “Communication." The outcome is improved therapeutic presence with those that we serve.
Me...2024-02-271h 26First BiteASHA 2023 Igniting Innovation: Neurodiversity Affirming and #CallitPFD Takeaways
Michelle and her favorite co-host Erin Forward, MSP CCC-SLP, CLC, relive the best parts of the 2023 ASHA Convention: Igniting Innovation as it relates to all things neurodiversity-affirming care and pediatric feeding disorder. Michelle and Erin, who both volunteer in convention planning, as well as at the convention, attended several courses and are bringing their favorite new facts directly to you! So, whether your current clinical setting is working in the NICU, Early Intervention, or even as a full-time or adjunct faculty member, the ladies of “First Bite” have you covered. To start, they’ll share the exciting ASHA Advocacy news...2024-01-251h 07
High Energy Health PodcastShine Your Light Today: Michelle Madrid and Dawson Church in ConversationMichelle Madrid is the author of Let Us Be Greater: A Gentle, Guided Path to Healing for Adoptees and host of the Electricity of You Podcast. She is an international adoptee, former foster child in the UK, and an adoptee empowerment life coach who has been recognized as an Angels in Adoption® Honoree by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) and inducted into the New Mexico Women’s Hall of Fame for her work in adoption.
Here she and Dawson talk about:
Michelle’s background
“Logos of limitation”
Diminished sense of worth and beliefs of being unw...2023-12-2144 min
Music Makers and Soul Shakers with Steve DawsonEp. 153 - Alison BrownAlison Brown is a Grammy Winning banjo player, composer and producer who has made a bunch of great albums under her own name but also as a sideperson and collaborator with artists like Alison Krauss, Michelle Shocked, and Stuart Duncan. She started playing as a youngster, first on dobro and then switched over to banjo. She spent her early years cutting her teeth at bluegrass events and venues around California, before veering away from music in the 80’s to get her MBA from UCLA! Alison was working full-time in finance when she realized that she just didn’t want to b...2023-11-151h 21
The Distillery - Distill the Power of ServiceNowImpact of Generative AI on App Development in ServiceNowJoin Michelle Headrick and Sean Dawson as they explore how generative AI is transforming application development on the ServiceNow platform. In this episode, Michelle shares how AI is enhancing rapid development, accelerating prototyping, and improving outcomes. They also discuss how AI invites more people into development and debunk the myth of the robot overload. Tune in to learn how generative AI can elevate your ServiceNow app dev while you also avoid common pitfalls.2023-09-2617 minFirst BiteEpisodic Care for Feeding Therapy: Who, What, Where, When, and Why
In this episode, Michelle and Erin tackle the joy of episodic care for the treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorder. For those who are used to productivity requirements, understand that those percentages are probably substandard during the summer months. But what if those weekly sessions for a year-long plan of care that adhere to tight productivity regimens may not be optimal for your patient or client? Let Michelle and Erin share the power of episodic care with you. The who, what, where, when, and why will all be covered in this hour-long conversation on an alternate form of service delivery.2023-08-041h 11First BitePediatric Feeding Disorder and Pediatric Dysphagia: Diagnosis, Clinical Case Studies, and IPP with Erin Forward
In this episode, Michelle and Erin are back to discuss pediatric feeding disorder clinical case studies for “Dysphagia Awareness Month." With the addition of the new ICD-10 codes for Pediatric Feeding Disorder, there have been questions on the role and responsibilities of the SLP in diagnosing a PFD and how pediatric dysphagia fits into the diagnostic criteria. Michelle and Erin share resources to answer this question and how to guide allied health and medical health partners in their roles for PFD and pediatric dysphagia diagnoses too. The ladies of “First Bite” then transition to case studies that discuss strategies for in...2023-06-291h 07First BiteBehind the Scenes with First Bite
Special Guests: Goose Danger Dawson, Boo Bear Extreme Dawson, and a cameo by Mr. Dawson. Y'all, in this oh-so-special and definitely not-for-CEs episode, Erin and Michelle are joined by the rest of Pack Dawson to celebrate "First Bite" reaching 1.5 million downloads! So, you've been warned, there are probably 5 minutes cumulatively of fart jokes, a few tearful moments for the big fears and changes that the last five years have brought, belly laughter and smiles to accompany dreams for the future, raw moments of sharing faith, and a whole lot of gratitude for our colleagues and guests. Thank you for...2023-06-231h 00
Old Rockers PodcastS1:E10 Michelle MilesOur hosts John and Simon this week chat to an incredibly talented vocalist, and a stunning lady, Michelle Miles. We discuss her life at Potters Resort, her auditions for West End shows, pro-singing and dancing on big-stage productions and life as a professional entertainer. Michelle discusses working for radio shows at a early age, working in Europe on productions and support slots for Peter Andre and David Essex... the list goes on with this lady. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-171h 03First BiteUnlocking the Power of a PhD in Pediatric Dysphagia with Rachel Hahn Arkenberg
Guest: Rachel Hahn Arkenberg, M.S. CCC-SLP, CLC - In this episode, Michelle is joined by Rachel, who is a medical speech-language pathologist and lactation counselor pursuing her Ph.D. with Dr. Georgia Malandraki in the Imaging, Evaluation, and Treatment of Swallowing Lab at Purdue University. Michelle and Rachel felt like the middle of “Dysphagia Awareness Month” was the perfect time to discuss the amazing opportunity that is pursuing a Ph.D. in Dysphagia. Are you a practicing clinician that has more questions than answers with regard to the evidence for evaluations and interventions for pediatric dysphagia and PFD, then...2023-06-131h 09First BiteMaking Connections with the AAC Connect Lab with Michelle Therrien
Guest: Michelle Therrien, Ph.D. - Dr. Therrien is an assistant professor in the School of Communication Science and Disorders at Florida State University. Dr. Michelle directs the “AAC Connect Lab,” and her research focuses on building connections to support improved quality of life for individuals who use AAC, focusing on creating friendships through communication. So, if you’ve ever wondered about how to develop healthy and meaningful social interactions for your pediatric AAC users or your role in creating friendships, or scratched your head and wondered how you could even word that as an IFSP or IEP goal, then y...2023-04-191h 10
On The Sofa With RougeWhy Bother? Ian DawsonWhen your cortisol levels run rife your brain goes into fight or flight mode and this can cause all sorts of emotions. In this very personal chat with EFT and NLP Therapist Ian Dawson, Rouge describes why she went to see him and he explains why this can happen and how he can help with these feelings of despair and anxiety. An intimate chat with a skilled Therapist with a tried and tested technique to improve your mental health and turn your life around. With many thanks to Ian for giving up his time to help others. Hosted on...2023-04-1134 min
Energy Sector Heroes ~ Careers in Oil & Gas, Sustainability & Renewable EnergyBrett Dawson - from Process Engineer to Project Manager and Strategist | Energy Sector Heroes PodcastWelcome to this engaging episode of our podcast, where our talented host Michelle Fraser engages in an enlightening conversation with Brett Dawson, the Project Manager & Strategist at Change Catalyst Strategy. Join us as we delve into Brett's captivating journey within the Energy Sector, uncovering the transformative path that propelled him from being a Process Engineer to assuming a leadership role in spearheading teams dedicated to developing and executing strategies aimed at enhancing sustainability, self-sufficiency, and energy independence.Prepare to be inspired as we explore the story of Brett's career and the pivotal moments that shaped his professional...2023-03-0748 minFirst BiteThe Intentional Relationship Model for Pediatric SLPs
In this episode, Michelle and Erin deep dive into one of Erin’s favorite topics, “The Intentional Relationship Model.” This model, which is well understood within the occupational therapy world, is just starting to carry over into the speech therapy realm. So, join Michelle and Erin for an hour dedicated to interprofessional education for improved interprofessional practice. By the end, you’ll better understand what “The Intentional Relationship Model” is, why we should utilize it within our treatment sessions, and strategies to implement it to build your therapeutic presence and use of self.
Mentioned in this episode:July 21...2023-02-151h 11First BiteHot Topics in PFD: Crucial Conversations on EBP with Erin Forward
In this episode, Michelle and Erin are holding crucial conversations regarding current evidence-based practice for pediatric feeding disorders. We all hear the myths and see the pseudoscience that is bantered around social media platforms as “evidence.” How much of this information is accurate? How much of it was designed to grow followers instead of disseminating current EBP information that will truly expand your clinical skills? The scary answer is a lot of it isn’t accurate or even safely shared. In this hour, Michelle and Erin tackle the current evidence for tether-oral tissues and non-speech oral motor exercises, as well a...2022-10-121h 08First BiteGetting a Patient Started: Triaging a Waitlist, Dynamic Assessments, and Goal Writing with Erin Forward
In this episode, Michelle and Erin discuss functional strategies for getting a pediatric patient started. If you are in the world of pediatric private practice (home health and/or a clinic), this is the hour for you. Michelle and Erin share easy-to-implement strategies for how to ethically triage a waitlist, the process of completing comprehensive dynamic assessments, as well as share some of their favorite goals they include in their initial evaluations and plan of care. The best part is that Michelle and Erin share the resources and sources of guidance they have received over the years so that...2022-08-171h 08
Funding is the MatterThe Gate-way to Civil Rights with Rodney DawsonThank you to Mr. Rodney Dawson for coming on the podcast to talk about redlining and the sit-in movement in Greensboro, NC.  He has started a summer speaker series with McGirt-Horton Library on Phillips Avenue in Greensboro. The last program is scheduled for August 17th with Dr. Deborah Barnes. She’ll discuss lynching. The links to his speaker series and podcast are provided below.  Future podcast release episodes: Hip Hop & Democracy Part One Hip Hop & Democracy Part Two The Story of a Holocaus...2022-08-0841 minFirst BitePlayful versus Play-Based Language Therapy with Erin Forward
In this episode, Michelle and Erin will focus on clarifying the differences between “playful” and “play-based” language therapy and how this approach can make your therapy more functional and fun! The power of “play” is one of the most powerful tools in our toolboxes even recognized and recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. But, how do we embrace this approach effectively and overcome the barriers in our sessions? Erin and Michelle will clarify misconceptions and inspire listeners with an “easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy” evidence-based plan to assist in their next therapy sessions.
Mentioned in this episode:July 21 Course - Echolal...2022-06-161h 03
Super CreativeSam Michelle - ArtistToday on the podcast I speak to the delightful Sam Michelle – a New Zealand born artist who has lived in Melbourne Australia since 2001.Sam’s practice is based on still life, building compositions & stories using her ever growing collection of ceramics & textiles. As well as creating the most beautiful paintings, Sam enjoys growing her own flowers in ever expanding cottage garden. She then uses flowers in her work to tell her story by styling her compositions with personality & gesture.Sam’s work is just incredible, the level of detail, depth, colour and texture is just amazin...2022-06-081h 13First BiteCerebral Palsy: Impact for Functional Communication and Pediatric Feeding Disorder with Erin Forward
Michelle and Erin discuss how a little one’s diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) can impact functional communication and potentially result in a pediatric feeding disorder (PFD). It is important for a clinician to understand how the four major groups of CP differentiate from one another because each presentation comes with its own treatment considerations given unique comorbidities. Join Michelle and Erin as they deep dive into how the four classifications of CP can impact access to functional communication and feeding.
Mentioned in this episode:July 21 Course - Echolalia Explained: Practical Tools for Meaningful Language Gr...2022-05-201h 03
The Owner's BoxThe Owner's Box - Episode 53 - Rick Dawson, KY Derby Winning OwnerBilly and Michelle catch up with Rick Dawson, who just won the Kentucky Derby with Rich Strike.2022-05-1151 min
The Parley in All Blue with Mark DawsonSpecial Episode: Michelle Duster on the Life and Legacy of Ida B Wells On this special episode and addition of The Parley in All Blue, Mark is joined by author and professor Michelle Duster, the great granddaughter of the late, great Mrs. Ida B Wells-Barnett. Yes, the one and only Ida B Wells-Barnett, the civil rights leader, author, one of the founders of the NAACP, and Pulitzer Prize recipient. Michelle has written, edited, or contributed to over 16 books; she's also a public historian, speaker, and champion on racial and gender equity. This discussion goes deep into the life of Ida B Wells-Barnett and her impact not only on black h...2022-03-101h 21First BiteCommunity Engagement for Caregivers with Megan Branham
Guest: Megan Branham, LMSW - In this episode, Michelle is joined by her favorite child advocate and social worker, Megan Branham LMSW, to discuss a topic near to both their hearts, that is, community support for caregivers. If our caregivers are in crisis or even in a time of need, they cannot be fully present and engaged in speech therapy for the little ones we are called to serve. So, where does that leave us? What can we do? Megan and Michelle spend this precious hour discussing strategies for holding a crucial conversation to determine what needs are at...2022-02-231h 06First Bite#CallitPFD Takeaways: ASHA 2021 Rising United Convention Highlights
Michelle and her favorite co-host Erin Forward, MSP CCC-SLP, CLC, relive the best parts of the 2021 ASHA Convention: Rising United related to all things pediatric feeding disorder. To celebrate the inaugural pediatric feeding and swallowing disorder track, Michelle and Erin attended several courses and are bringing their favorite new facts directly to you! So, whether your current clinical setting is working in the NICU, Early Intervention, or even a local public school, the ladies of First Bite have you covered. To start, they’ll share the highlights of ethically implementing the newish PFD ICD-10 codes, then discuss how the di...2022-02-091h 09
Oneness JunkieDr. Michelle La-Masa Dawson - Introduction into RECALL HEALINGAn introduction to Recall Healing by Dr. Michelle La-Masa Dawson. Michelle LaMasa-Dawson is the director of Recall Healing USA and the assistant director of Recall Healing International Institute. She is an international educator and speaker, having recently traveled to Russia, Ukraine, and Poland. She has completed several research projects in Recall Healing, including her dissertation research. She is a member of the scientific advisory board for Recall Healing International. Michelle works with individuals educating them about the possible source of their illness and teaches skills in which individuals can access their internal wisdom for self-care and transformation.She hold...2021-12-1355 min
Flippin' the Script!The Right Place at the Right Time with Judy Dawson JonesJudy Dawson Jones is an example that it is never too late to achieve your goals. Judy has been able to advance her career to a level that she never imagined after she moved to Doha, Qatar. Judy encourages us to seek opportunities and position ourselves in places where our knowledge and skills are appreciated and rewarded.
2021-11-2232 minFirst BiteTeamwork Makes the Dream Work for PFDs in Public Schools with Kristen West
Guest: Dr. Kristen West, M.A., CCC-SLP - In today’s episode of First Bite, we are delighted to welcome back Dr. Kristen West, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss her work as an SLP in public schools. Kristen is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania and is currently also pursuing her educational doctorate at Slippery Rock University. In our conversation with Kristen, we delve into the challenges of setting up a program in public schools and how her journey led her to work in that space. We spend some ti...2021-08-251h 12
Dawson's Critique: A Dawson's Creek PodcastDawson's Critique Season 5, Episode 1—The BostoniansWe're shipping out to Boston this week. That's right, it's the start of season 5 and Joey, Jack, and Jen are in Boston starting college while Dawson has to stay in LA because he needs to wear sandals and cargo shorts to his internship on a movie lot. And we have so many questions.
But honestly, we don't care about Dawson and Joey right now because Jack, Jen, and Joey are FRIENDS! And Joey's new roommate, Audrey, is incredible. And Audrey says that Jen's her new best friend and we have to scream about Busy Phillips and Michelle Williams for like 12...2021-07-212h 19First BiteDysphagia Awareness with Dysphagia Outreach Project
The Dysphagia Outreach Project is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide meaningful assistance to individuals affected by dysphagia. Today on the show we invite Allie Mataras, Amanda Weissberg, Allison Boyer, Jessica Lasky, Hillary Cooper, and Michelle Coffaro from the Dysphagia Outreach Project’s Board of Directors to talk about how they have come together to work on this project as volunteers and the great things they are doing for the community. The original idea came from Hillary and she kicks things off by talking about how she was disturbed by a general lack of access to supplies ex...2021-06-021h 07First BitePediatric Dysphagia and Progressive Disorders with Erin Forward
Guest: Erin Forward, MSP, CCC-SLP, CLC - In this episode Michelle is joined once again by her favorite cohost Erin Forward, MSP CCC-SLP, CLC, as they tackle the tricky topic of progressive disorders and pediatric dysphagia. Palliative Care and Hospice are two words that are often avoided in the world of pediatrics, however, in honor of Pediatric Feeding Disorder Month, Michelle and Erin are going to have the crucial conversation regarding what a progressive pediatric disorder is, discuss three more prevalent progressive disorders, and then discuss our role in the evaluation and treatment process. While the topic may be...2021-05-2153 min
Ways to Love Your MoneySeason 5, Episode 13: Michelle BurkartThis week Elisabeth sits down with Michelle Burkart to talk about business mediation and finance!2021-04-2626 min