Swallow the Gap
Episodes
What You May Have Missed in Grad School: Building Clinical Competency
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many clinicians feel underprepared when they first begin treating dysphagia?Dr. Jordan Hazelwood and I discuss the growing shift toward comp...
When the Walls Come Down: Cognitive Care in Real Life
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This discussion explores what cognitive communication therapy can look like when it moves beyond worksheets and test scores. Guest Lauren Schwabish, a...
Beyond the Book: Real Talk About Head and Neck Cancer Care
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three head and neck cancer specialists from coast-to-coast share insights that may challenge some traditional dysphagia management approaches. Dr. Car...
BOLUS and Beyond: Advancing Critical Reasoning in Dysphagia
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The BOLUS framework helps clinicians move beyond the idea that aspiration always translates to pneumonia by encouraging a critical, multi-factor appro...
Lost in Transition: Communication and Continuity of Care
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We bring attention to a widespread challenge in clinical care: decisions and recommendation that don’t follow the patient. Whether it’s missing im...
You Can’t Eat a Stat: The Real Goal of Swallowing Therapy and Research
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the concepts of patient centric care and research—does intervention matter if your patient doesn’t care about it? With insig...
From Old Thinking to New Insights
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With our dedication to our patients, we've gained a deeper understanding of the complexity of swallowing and dysphagia. How can we use these insi...
The Role of Baseline Neurological Health in Swallowing Recovery After Stroke
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does pre-stroke neurological health have to do with swallowing prognosis, post stroke? In this episode, Dr. Janina Wilmskoetter, Assistant Profes...
Elevating Research Standards in Dysphagia
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Catriona Steele, president of the Dysphagia Research Society, discusses her journey in dysphagia research, including motivation from her pre-PhD d...
Special Edition: 150 Years of Experience, Behind Closed Doors
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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!...
Defining... Dysphagia?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Believe it or not, there is extensive variability in how dysphagia is defined. Listen in as Drs. Giselle Carnaby, Debra Suiter, and Martin Brodsky dis...
Bridging the Gap: Advancing Education in Pediatric Feeding Disorders
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an insightful discussion with Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, as we discuss the critical gaps in education for pediatric feeding ...
Getting More From Your Swallow Evaluation With Knowledge of Cranial Nerves
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how a solid understanding of cranial nerves can make dysphagia evaluations more precise and guide treatment. By knowing wh...
Functional Swallowing
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we turn the tables as guest host Jeanette Benigas, PhD, interviews Tim on the concept of "functional" swallowing. They expl...
Exploring sEMG in Dysphagia Rehabilitation
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tim and Dr. Gabriela "Gabi" Constantinescu as they explore the use of surface electromyography (sEMG) in swallowing rehabilitation. Gab...
Paradigm Shifts in Neurogenic Dysphagia: Innovating Treatment with Physicians
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re thrilled to have a neurology physician out of Düsseldorf, Germany join us to explore neurogenic dysphagia and the role of interdisciplinary t...
Metrics that Matter: The Critical Role of RMST in Dysphagia Management
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) be integrated into your patient care? In this episode, we explore respiratory muscle strength trai...
ICU Discussion Panel - Continuing Conversation from 'Dysphagia in Patients with Pulmonary Compromise (ICU & Beyond)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode continues the discussion from the April 20th, 2024 webinar "Dysphagia in Patients with Pulmonary Compromise: ICU and Beyond." I...
Season Finale: Moving Beyond Our Reflection
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 appe...
Breath of Fresh Air: Uncovering the Impact of Oral Hygiene on Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 provi...
Beyond the Bedside: Humanizing Healthcare in the ICU
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Dysphagia in Patients With Dementia
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss diagnosing and managing dysphagia in patients with dementia. Dr. Jeannette Benigas and Rinki Varindani Desai integrate var...
Practicing Research and Researching Practice: Interpreting Clinical Trials and Building the Foundations for Future Research
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Corinne Jones, Ph.D., CCC-SLP delves into how SLPs can analyze and interpret clinical trials to facilitate translation of the science to our clinical ...
Changing Tides in the World of SLP
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From publication pushback to trailblazing in the continuing education world, Dr. Ianessa Humbert and Rinki Varindani Desai discuss challenges - and pa...
Risk!
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In perhaps the most laid back and chaotic episode ever, George and Tim discuss factors that influence clinical decision making. This episode discusses...
Landing in the Same Location With Vastly Different Roles: Experiences of a Medical SLP Student, a Clinic Director, and an Associate Professor
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we integrate the experiences of three unique individuals who all landed in the same program, but with vastly different roles: a studen...
Beyond Fear to Find Your Bliss: Growing Yourself and Transforming SLP Education
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Julie Barkmeier-Kraemer discusses the transformative impact of learning from failure, managing self-expectations, and imposter syndrome. She draws...
Being an SLP in the Real World... Where's the Disconnect?
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is essential for anyone struggling with conflicting expectations from their education, patients, administration, and personal goals. Our ...
Beyond Aspiration - Why Should We Care, and What Else Matters?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we scratch the surface on variables beyond aspiration that impact dysphagia-related pneumonia in our patients. Our guest, Dr....
Healthcare Disparities in Dysphagia: Parallels Between Our Bodies and Society
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Raele Donetha Robison, PhD, CCC-SLP of University of Wisconsin-Madison offers her perspectives on healthcare inequities faced by individuals with dysp...
Gaps: Where Are They... Really? Progression in Perspective and the Importance of Nuance.
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Vose touches on the importance of nuance while reflecting on her 2018 paper, "A Survey of Clinician Decision Making When Identifying Swallowi...
Dysphagia Through Head and Neck Cancer: Personality and Perseverance
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Carly Barbon from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, TX) and Faith Hoelzel-Lemke from Huntsman Cancer Center (Salt Lake City, UT) provide a gli...
Wave the Diet Waiver, "Goodbye!"
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jeanette Benigas shares her insight into ethical dysphagia intervention that exemplifies patient-centered care. What do you do when a patient is n...
Navigating ICU Care: Dispelling Myths, Being Authentic, and Cultivating Professional Growth
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guests: Dr. Martin Brodsky, & Jo Puntil Join us in a conversation exploring what it means to be your authentic self while providing patient-cente...