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Swallow Your Pride Podcast

Swallow Your Pride Podcast

By: Theresa Richard MA CCC-SLP BCS-S
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The Swallow Your Pride Podcast was created with the purpose of diving deeper into the issues that speech-language pathologists face when working with patients with swallowing disorders. We’ll discuss many controversial topics in order to provide the LATEST evidence-based treatment strategies, and create a community of dysphagia clinicians who want to consume incredibly valuable insight and information. Our goal is to allow you to #swallowyourpride, and be open and willing to try the latest in evidence based treatment approaches by learning from experts and researchers in our field in order to create the best outcomes for our patients who need it most. The Swallow Your Pride Podcast is hosted by Theresa Richard, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders.©2025 Theresa Richard Career Success Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • 392 – The Surprising Truth About Thickened Liquids: What Patients Really Want with Naturally Nectar
    Mar 29 2026

    On this episode of Swallow Your Pride, Theresa sits down with Ally Roberts, M.S., CCC-SLP, to talk about dysphagia management, patient-centered care, and the story behind Naturally Nectar. Ally shares what years in acute care, inpatient rehab, and outpatient swallow studies taught her about thickened liquids, clinical nuance, and the importance of listening to what patients actually want. They also get into the process of building a product for people with dysphagia that prioritizes dignity, nutrition, and real-world usability.

    Get the references here: https://syppodcast.com/392
    Website: https://naturallynectar.org

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    25 mins
  • 361 – From Exercise Science to Swallowing Success: A New Approach to Dysphagia Rehabilitation
    Mar 15 2026

    In this episode, Theresa interviews Dr. Yvette McCoy, Assistant Professor at Moravian University, about her research on the connection between physical performance and swallowing function in older adults. Dr. McCoy discusses her dissertation, which found that upper body power strongly predicts swallowing-related measures, highlighting the value of integrating exercise science principles into dysphagia rehabilitation. The […]

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    48 mins
  • 390 – SLP Billing Changes: Breaking Down the 92507 Proposal
    Mar 9 2026

    The proposed changes to CPT code 92507 have sparked a lot of discussion across the SLP community. Many clinicians are seeing numbers circulating online and understandably feeling worried about what this might mean for reimbursement and clinical practice. In this episode, Theresa sits down with Lysa Johnson, speech-language pathologist and regulatory compliance expert, to unpack […]

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    51 mins
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