Swallow the Gap
Tim Stockdale, SLPD, CCC-SLP
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A pivotal podcast on a mission to improve medical intervention for patients with swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Primarily intended for medical speech-language pathologists (SLP) and also relevant for professionals and students involved in pulmonology, otolaryngology, gerontology, nutrition, rehabilitation sciences, and various other areas of healthcare. Join us as a force for change by inspiring critical thinking, facilitating discussion, and stimulating professional development for those involved in the evaluation and treatment of patients with aerodigestive disorders. For 2025, please keep your eyes peeled for monthly episode release!
https://www.swallowthegap.com (Gap Education, LLC)
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S3E3 When the Walls Come Down: Cognitive Care in Real Life
This discussion explores what cognitive communication therapy can look like when it moves beyond worksheets and test scores. Guest Lauren Schwabish, an SLP with more than two decades of experience,…
S3E2 Beyond the Book: Real Talk About Head and Neck Cancer Care
Three head and neck cancer specialists from coast-to-coast share insights that may challenge some traditional dysphagia management approaches. Dr. Carly Barbon (MD Anderson), Dr. Mario Landera…
S3E1 BOLUS and Beyond: Advancing Critical Reasoning in Dysphagia
The BOLUS framework helps clinicians move beyond the idea that aspiration always translates to pneumonia by encouraging a critical, multi-factor approach to dysphagia care. Designed for use before,…
S2E13 Lost in Transition: Communication and Continuity of Care
We bring attention to a widespread challenge in clinical care: decisions and recommendation that don’t follow the patient. Whether it’s missing imaging, undocumented rationale, or unclear…
S2E12 You Can’t Eat a Stat: The Real Goal of Swallowing Therapy and Research
This episode explores the concepts of patient centric care and research—does intervention matter if your patient doesn’t care about it? With insights from decades of clinical practice and research,…
S2E11 From Old Thinking to New Insights
With our dedication to our patients, we've gained a deeper understanding of the complexity of swallowing and dysphagia. How can we use these insights to advance SLP education and our own professional…
S2E10 The Role of Baseline Neurological Health in Swallowing Recovery After Stroke
What does pre-stroke neurological health have to do with swallowing prognosis, post stroke? In this episode, Dr. Janina Wilmskoetter, Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina,…
S2E9 Elevating Research Standards in Dysphagia
Dr. Catriona Steele, president of the Dysphagia Research Society, discusses her journey in dysphagia research, including motivation from her pre-PhD days, and focuses on systematic reviews. She…
S2E8 Special Edition: 150 Years of Experience, Behind Closed Doors
What happens when you get 6 speech pathologists with 150 years of collective experience stuck together in a room? You’ll have to listen to find out! Join Julie Blair, Laurie Sterling, Dr. Deb Suiter,…
S2E7 Defining... Dysphagia?
Believe it or not, there is extensive variability in how dysphagia is defined. Listen in as Drs. Giselle Carnaby, Debra Suiter, and Martin Brodsky discuss challenges and importance of defining…
S2E6 Bridging the Gap: Advancing Education in Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Join us for an insightful discussion with Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, as we discuss the critical gaps in education for pediatric feeding disorders. Jaclyn sheds light on the challenges…
S2E5 Getting More From Your Swallow Evaluation With Knowledge of Cranial Nerves
In this episode, we explore how a solid understanding of cranial nerves can make dysphagia evaluations more precise and guide treatment. By knowing which nerves impact each part of the swallow and…
S2E4 Functional Swallowing
In this episode, we turn the tables as guest host Jeanette Benigas, PhD, interviews Tim on the concept of "functional" swallowing. They explore what truly defines functional swallowing by delving…
S2E3 Exploring sEMG in Dysphagia Rehabilitation
Join Tim and Dr. Gabriela "Gabi" Constantinescu as they explore the use of surface electromyography (sEMG) in swallowing rehabilitation. Gabi, with her background as a clinician and PhD in…
S2E2 Paradigm Shifts in Neurogenic Dysphagia: Innovating Treatment with Physicians
We’re thrilled to have a neurology physician out of Düsseldorf, Germany join us to explore neurogenic dysphagia and the role of interdisciplinary treatments in its management. Dr. Bendix Labeit will…
S2E1 Metrics that Matter: The Critical Role of RMST in Dysphagia Management
How can Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) be integrated into your patient care? In this episode, we explore respiratory muscle strength training (RMST), with a specific focus on IMST—one of…
ICU Discussion Panel - Continuing Conversation from 'Dysphagia in Patients with Pulmonary Compromise (ICU & Beyond)
This episode continues the discussion from the April 20th, 2024 webinar "Dysphagia in Patients with Pulmonary Compromise: ICU and Beyond." It is a special release that falls between Season 1 and…
S1E16 Season Finale: Moving Beyond Our Reflection
In a startling sample of patients, 67% of those with a modified diet and 61% of those with feeding tubes who were then assessed with FEES did not appear to even have dysphagia (Bice et al., 2024)!…
S1E15 Breath of Fresh Air: Uncovering the Impact of Oral Hygiene on Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
How can you prevent ~40 pneumonia cases and save $1.5 million in 1 year? Listen to find out! Join us today with three doctorate-level healthcare providers and an advanced practice nurse as we unravel…
S1E14 Beyond the Bedside: Humanizing Healthcare in the ICU
This episode is a must-listen for those who dream big about inspiring positive change and for clinicians who may need a boost in their motivation. Sam Walker, an SLP and business owner, shares…
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