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The Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Nicole GressWe're finally back, starting with a new proud professional episode! We kick off 2023 with part one of our conversation with Nicole Gress (she/they). Nicole is the queer, gender-diverse founder and CEO of Undead Voice, an online platform empowering and educating trans, non-binary, and gender diverse folks to create a voice that aligns with their identity. In this episode, we discuss Nicole's personal journey as an SLP and what led them to developing Undead Voice. Be on the lookout for part two, when we will talk more about Undead Voice's philosophy and approach.
2023-01-031h 20The Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Carly JonesSpecial guest Carly Jones gives their perspective as a neurodiverse, nonbinary SLP.
2022-07-121h 27The Queer SLP PodcastStereotypesNatalie surprises Hector with a mystery topic! What do you know about stereotypes? How do stereotypes affect the way you treat your clients, your colleagues, and yourself?
Resources:
This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson
How to be an Ally from the American Bar Association
Natalie's 2005 a cappella concert (not suitable for kids, NSFW)
2022-05-2559 minThe Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Christopher DonosoNew Jersey SLP Christopher Donoso shares his proud professional story.
2022-04-191h 32The Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Jena Castro-CasbonJena Castro-Casbon of The Independent Clinician joins us for a conversation about being a queer professional in private practice.
2022-03-201h 11The Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Alvin Pineda, OTR/LWe're ready branch out into another allied health profession! Hector and Natalie are joined by Alvin Pineda, Occupational Therapist of OT Outside the Box. Alvin gives us a crash course on what Occupational Therapists do and describes his experience as a queer OT. How are LGBTQIA+ issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy the same? How are they different?
2022-01-041h 05The Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Connor MahonConnor Mahon of LGBTQ+ CSD Student Association talks about applying to grad school, starting student diversity groups, cultural competency, and more.
2021-11-141h 12The Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Niall TaylorOur first international Proud Professional, Niall Taylor of The NBSP speaks about being an SLP in Australia.
2021-10-251h 12The Queer SLP PodcastWe're Still Here...Stay Tuned!It's been a while! Hector and Natalie talk about what's been going on this summer and how they're preparing for returning to school.
The Queer SLP
The Queer SLP's Patreon Page
2021-08-2016 minThe Queer SLP PodcastTalkin' Bout My GenerationA multigenerational SLP conversation! Jim (Baby Boomer), Natalie (Gen-X), Hector (Millenial), and Alyssa (Gen-Y) talk queer history.
2021-06-301h 04The Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Jim CartwrightJim Cartwright of Speech Paths for Compassion and Social Justice joins us to tell his Proud Professional story.
WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and domestic violence. Listener discretion advised.
2021-06-041h 04The Queer SLP PodcastWhat's Your Type?Hector and Natalie discuss the question whether there's a common personality type among SLPs.
2021-05-1732 minThe Queer SLP PodcastRacism in the Queer and Professional CommunitiesLauren Sharpe-Payne returns to have a conversation with Hector and Natalie about racism in the professional environment and within the queer community. Articles discussed include Racism runs deep in professionalism culture, White gay privilege exists all year, but it is particularly hurtful during Pride, and Measuring Multiple Minority Stress: The LGBT People of Color Microaggressions Scale.
2021-05-061h 00The Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Lauren Sharpe-PayneLauren Sharpe-Payne of Speak from the Heart speaks about her coming out story, how she decided she wanted to be an SLP, transitioning from pediatric to adult therapy, and more!
2021-04-1142 minThe Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Shayne KimbleShayne Kimble returns to tell us his proud professional story. Discussions include queer role models, family dynamics when coming out, being a male therapist in the NICU, and more!
2021-03-041h 02The Queer SLP PodcastThe Queer SLP After DarkLight the candles and turn on the mood music. Shayne Kimble joins Natalie and Hector in a discussion about dating as a queer professional.
NOTE: Some may consider this sensitive content. We also acknowledge these are our own thoughts and opinions alone and do not represent the entire LGBTQ+ community. If you aren’t comfortable with this topic just don’t listen. However, if you do decide to listen we will not accept any form of shaming. This is a safe space that embraces different strokes for different folxs.
2021-02-181h 21The Queer SLP PodcastTransplaining 101AC Goldberg from Transplaining returns to give us a crash course in the basics of working with trans patients, family members, and colleagues.
2021-02-0457 minThe Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: AC GoldbergOur next Proud Professional is AC Goldberg from Transplaining. We learn about his journey as a trans SLP, the origins of Transplaining, and an unexpected connection between AC and Natalie is revealed.
2021-01-2356 minThe Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Maurice GoodwinMaurice Goodwin joins us from Houston, Texas. We learn about his experiences in conversion therapy, a fateful conference that set him on his way to being an SLP, being a queer voice therapist, and more.
2020-12-0237 minThe Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Rebecca Von DueringProud Professional Rebecca Von Duering talks about growing up in a military family, a funny accidental outing, student loan debt, and more!
2020-11-1556 minThe Queer SLP PodcastLet's Talk About Intersectionality, Baby, Let's Talk About You and MeWhat is intersectionality? Where did the term originate? How does it relate to the profession of Speech-Language Pathology? Hector and Natalie answer these questions, and more.
The Intersectionality Wars
The Urgency of Intersectionality
I've Lived as a Man and a Woman, Here's What I've Learned
2020-10-1548 minThe Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Wes CherninOur newest Proud Professional, Wes Chernin, talks about his queer SLP experience.
Q Inclusion
Lavender SLP Instagram
2020-09-2840 minThe Queer SLP PodcastD&I...and I?What is Diversity and Inclusion? Hector and Natalie define it, examine how our profession is doing on D&I, then look at ourselves to see what more we can be doing.
2020-09-1737 minThe Queer SLP PodcastI'm Coming Out (At Work), I Want the World to Know...Hector and Natalie discuss coming out at work. How do you come out at work? Should you come out at work? Why would you want to come out at work? We answer it all!
2020-08-2644 minThe Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Natalie WhiteLearn more about Natalie's experiences coming out and being a queer Speech-Language Pathologist.
2020-08-1338 minThe Queer SLP PodcastProud Professional: Hector MiguelHector talks about his experiences as a gay speech-language pathologist.
2020-08-0726 minThe Queer SLP PodcastCultural Humility...Who is She?Hector and Natalie discuss Cultural Competence vs Humility. Barriers to humility and ideas for overcoming them are considered.
3 Things to Know About Cultural Humility
Cultural Humility with Dr. Juliana Mosley
2020-07-2429 minThe Queer SLP PodcastWhat is a Queer SLP?Natalie and Hector talk about podcast origins and introduce themselves. Answer questions such as "What is an SLP" and "What is Queer?" They also talk about the history of the word and why they chose it for the name of the podcast.
Queer: A Graphic History
What Does Queer Mean?
2020-07-1527 min