Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (22)
Since Nov 2019
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Aphasia Access Conversations brings you the latest aphasia resources, tips, and a-ha moments from Life Participation professionals who deliver way more than stroke and aphasia facts. Topics include aphasia group treatment ideas, communication access strategies, plus ways to grow awareness and funds for your group aphasia therapy program. ​This podcast is produced by Aphasia Access. Search our courses, resources, and events by keywords at https://bit.ly/aphaccacademy.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 137: Who Am I Now? Narrative Identity with Rianne Brinkman

Apr 21, 2026 37m

In this episode you will discover: Identity Is Shaped in Interaction — Narrative identity forms and reforms through relationships and stories shared with others — making connection a core…

Episode 136: Treating Discourse with Jessica Obermeyer

Mar 24, 2026 36m

Interviewer info Lyssa Rome is a speech-language pathologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is on staff at the Aphasia Center of California, where she facilitates groups for people with aphasia…

Episode 135: From Technical Manuals to Poetry: In Conversation with Mark Harder

Dec 09, 2025 40m

This episode features Mark Harder, an individual with aphasia who has developed numerous programs to engage individuals with aphasia in returning to meaningful life activities. Mark shared his…

Episode 134: Inner Speech and Aphasia with Mackenzie Fama

Nov 18, 2025 37m

Lyssa Rome talks with Dr. Mackenzie Fama about the experience of inner speech for people with aphasia.

Episode 133: Diversity Beyond Race with Jose Centeno

Oct 14, 2025 54m

In this episode you will discover: Diversity Means Everyone - Race is just one piece. Consider how age, language, immigration status, religion, sexual orientation, and geography intersect to shape…

Episode 132: Group Treatment with Dr. Liz Hoover

Sep 09, 2025 40m

Lyssa Rome is a speech-language pathologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is on staff at the Aphasia Center of California, where she facilitates groups for people with aphasia and their care…

Episode 131: Math + Aphasia: A Conversation with Tami Brancamp and Dave Brancamp

Aug 19, 2025 56m

In this episode you will discover: Math IS Language - It's in Our Wheelhouse Math has syntax (order of operations), semantics (number meanings), and involves memory and executive function - all…

Episode 130: A tool for sneaky good interprofessional learning and collaboration: In Conversation with Hillary Sample and Dr. Steven Richman

Jul 15, 2025 54m

Take aways: Learn about Hilary and Steve's journey to enhance care for people with aphasia. Learn about communication access as a health equity issue. Identify systematic gaps and the disconnect…

Episode 129: "Helping myself by helping other people: In Conversation with Cindy "Yee" Lam-Walker"

Jun 24, 2025 29m

In this episode you will: Discover how transitioning from participant to facilitator can accelerate personal recovery while creating meaningful support for others living with aphasia, demonstrating…

Episode 128: From Participant to Leader: Community Building in Aphasia Recovery – A Conversation with Sherry Lovellette

Jun 17, 2025 31m

Dr. Katie Strong of Central Michigan University has a vibrant conversation with Sherry Lovellette about how transitioning from participant to facilitator can accelerate personal recovery while…

Episode 127: Beyond the Plateau: Mindfulness in Aphasia Recovery – A Conversation with Lori Gray

Jun 11, 2025 47m

Dr. Katie Strong has a conversation with Dr. Lori Gray about her work which focuses on mindfulness and aphasia. During this episode you will • Learn how mindfulness practices can help manage daily…

Episode 126: Collaborative Referencing with Dr. Suma Devanga

Apr 23, 2025 36m

Lyssa Rome is a speech-language pathologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is on staff at the Aphasia Center of California, where she facilitates groups for people with aphasia and their care…

Episode 125. "It was like being put in a damn box": Healthcare experiences of Black Americans in conversation with Dr. Warren Brown

Mar 25, 2025 49m

Welcome to the Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast. I'm Jerry Hoepner. I'm a professor at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and co-facilitator of the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp, Blugold…

Episode 124: Friendship, literacy and reading in Aphasia: An Interview with Liz Madden

Dec 19, 2024 41m

Dr. Janet Patterson: Welcome to this Aphasia Access Aphasia Conversations Podcast, a series of conversations about the LPAA model and aphasia programs that follow this model. My name is Janet…

Episode #123: Engaging Care Partners, Sharing Stories, and Waffle Night Celebrations: A Conversation with Harold Regier and Erin O'Bryan

Nov 19, 2024 40m

In this episode you will: Learn about how the Aphasia-Friendly Reading Approach was developed. Hear about the importance of actively engaging care partners in therapy through this storytelling…

Episode #122: Communication Access, Justice, and Ethics with Elissa Larkin

Oct 22, 2024 34m

Interviewer info Lyssa Rome is a speech-language pathologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is on staff at the Aphasia Center of California, where she facilitates groups for people with aphasia…

Episode #121: Supporting Individuals with Aphasia and their Whānau to Hold Hope, Engage in Therapy, and Promote Wellbeing: A Conversation with Felicity Bright

Sep 17, 2024 54m

Welcome to the Aphasia Access, Aphasia Conversations Podcast. I'm Ellen Bernstein Ellis, Director Emeritus of the Aphasia Treatment Program at Cal State East Bay in the Department of Speech, Language…

Episode #120: Navigating Social Media with Dr. Melissa Brunner

Aug 14, 2024 47m

Interviewer info Lyssa Rome is a speech-language pathologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is on staff at the Aphasia Center of California, where she facilitates groups for people with aphasia…

Finding the person in front of aphasia: A conversation with Lauren Bislick

Jul 16, 2024 40m

Welcome to this Aphasia Access Aphasia Conversations Podcast, a series of conversations about aphasia, the LPAA model, and aphasia programs that follow this model. My name is Janet Patterson. I am a…

Grief and loss: leaning into a much-needed discussion in conversation with CeCelia Zorn, Tania Riske, and Nancy Petersen

Jun 25, 2024 1h 1m

Welcome to the Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast. I'm Jerry Hoepner. I'm a professor at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and co-facilitator of the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp, Blugold…

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