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Speech Talk

Speech Talk

By: Eva Johnson & Emily Brady
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Summary

 Welcome to Speech Talk, a podcast for SLPs who are hungry to stay on top of the latest research but don’t have the time to read it. Every other week, join hosts Emily and Eva, two working SLPs who have taken it upon themselves to dive into the data so you don’t have to. Together, they’re turning clinical studies into real-life solutions. From cognitive screening to medication management, adult neuro rehab to discharge planning, they break it all down with evidence, empathy, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. It’s smart, practical, and very real. It’s also, ahem, your new favorite podcast! — New Episodes Every Other Week —© 2026 Eva Johnson and Emily Brady. All rights reserved. Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Science
Episodes
  • Choking Risk

    Choking Risk
    May 5 2026
    Choking is one of those moments where everything goes from normal to crisis in seconds—but how well are we actually measuring that risk? In this episode of Speech Talk, Emily and Eva break down the integrative review “Dying for a Meal” to explore what really contributes to choking across populations. From who is most at risk to the foods most commonly involved, the research reveals that choking isn’t always as straightforward as we think—and dysphagia isn’t always the main factor. We dive into five key prevention strategies, including mealtime modifications, oral health, medication management, interdisciplinary care, and system-level training. But beyond the strategies, we tackle the bigger question: how do we balance safety with autonomy? Because when it comes to choking risk, it’s not just about what’s on the plate—it’s everything around it Citations Hemsley, B., Steel, J., Sheppard, J. J., Malandraki, G. A., Bryant, L., & Balandin, S. (2019). Dying for a Meal: An Integrative Review of Characteristics of Choking Incidents and Recommendations to Prevent Fatal and Nonfatal Choking Across Populations. American journal of speech-language pathology, 28(3), 1283–1297. https://doi.org/10.1044/2018_AJSLP-18-0150 -This article link contains the choking risk scale for use in your practice! Get in Touch: hello@speechtalkpod.com Or Visit Us At: ⁠www.SpeechTalkPod.com⁠ Instagram: @speechtalkpod Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Reseach but Make it Accessible

    Reseach but Make it Accessible
    Apr 21 2026
    Research is supposed to guide our practice—but what happens when we can’t actually access it? In this episode of Speech Talk, Eva and Emily get into the reality of paywalled research and what it means for evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology. Breaking down the article “The Effect of Open Access on Scholarly and Societal Metrics of Impact in the ASHA Journals,” they explore how access (or lack of it) shapes who reads, shares, and applies research. From citation counts to social media reach, the data is clear: the more accessible the research, the greater its impact. But with thousands of articles still behind paywalls, clinicians are often left out of the conversation. This episode gets real about the barriers SLPs face—and why making research more accessible isn’t just convenient, it’s essential for better patient care. Citations Long, H. L., Drown, L., & El Amin, M. (2023). The effect of open access on scholarly and societal metrics of impact in the ASHA journals. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 66(5), 1784–1796. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_JSLHR-22-00315 ASHA website for free resource links! https://www.asha.org/siteassets/uploadedfiles/asha/research/ebp/finding-free-access-research.pdf Get in Touch: hello@speechtalkpod.com Or Visit Us At: ⁠www.SpeechTalkPod.com⁠ Instagram: @speechtalkpod Part of the⁠ Human Content⁠ Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Does “Wet Voice” Actually Mean Dysphagia?

    Does “Wet Voice” Actually Mean Dysphagia?
    Apr 7 2026
    Does a “wet” voice really mean your patient is aspirating? In this episode, Eva and Emily unpack research that challenges one of the most common clinical signs used in dysphagia assessment, wet vocal quality. Turns out, what we’ve been trained to hear might not be as reliable as we think. The need for instrumentals hasn't gone away, but the biggest national providers of mobile FEEs has...So what happens when we know we can’t solely rely on bedside exams and access to gold standard tools is limited? Let's talk about it. Citations: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (n.d.). Skilled nursing facility consolidated billing. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/skilled-nursing-facility-snf-consolidated-billing American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2023). The case for FEES in skilled nursing facilities. https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.OTP.28072023.fees-snf-slp.36/full/ Weldon, K., Kelchner, L., Silbert, N., & Rule, D. W. (2023). Listening for dysphagia: Voice quality sequelae of material in the airway. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_JSLHR-22-0012 Get in Touch: hello@speechtalkpod.com Or Visit Us At: ⁠www.SpeechTalkPod.com⁠ Instagram: @speechtalkpod Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
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