Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs

Speech Therapy PD

Join Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, and a variety of guests for this innovative podcast combining evidence-based practice with functional tasks for patients with various communication and cognitive-linguistic disorders. This is a Speech Therapy PD podcast, earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for each episode by completing the accompany course on www.speechtherapypd.com

  1. An SLP's Personal Experience with Brain Injury with Laura Morgan

    2 days ago

    An SLP's Personal Experience with Brain Injury with Laura Morgan

    What happens when the clinician suddenly becomes the patient? Guest: Laura Morgan, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIST Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In this episode of Brainstorms: Functional Rehab for SLPs, Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Laura Morgan, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIST, for a deeply personal conversation about Laura’s experience navigating life after brain injury while also carrying the insight and perspective of a rehabilitation professional. About the Guest: In 2012, after Laura Morgan earned her master’s in Speech-language Pathology, she started her clinical fellowship in Frederick, Maryland. Halfway through the fellowship, Laura was a buckled passenger in a serious motor vehicle accident. She sustained a moderate-to-severe brain injury in the accident, but as a result of the long rehab process, she gained a unique perspective on head injury in the field of Speech Pathology. Laura Morgan IG: 📍 SLP_TBI Show Notes: Contact Laura Morgan IG: 📍 SLP_TBI

    1hr 9min
  2. Adaptive Fitness and Neuro Recovery with Sarah Tucker

    18 Jun

    Adaptive Fitness and Neuro Recovery with Sarah Tucker

    Guest: Sarah Tucker, PT, NCS, AIT, BRM Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube This episode of Brainstorms: Functional Rehab for SLPs features Sarah Tucker, PT, NCS, AIT, BRM, discussing the vital role adaptive fitness can play in long-term neuro recovery after formal rehabilitation ends. For individuals living with stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, and other neurological conditions, recovery is often a lifelong process. This conversation explores how adaptive fitness programs can help rebuild strength, confidence, identity, and connection while supporting meaningful participation in everyday life. Renee and Sarah highlight the growing intersection between rehabilitation and inclusive fitness, emphasizing how movement impacts not only physical function, but also cognitive, emotional, and social well-being. About the Guest: Sarah Tucker, MPT, is a physical therapist with over 17 years of experience in inpatient rehabilitation and 8 years in outpatient neurological therapy. She earned her Master of Physical Therapy degree from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, in 2002 and has spent her entire clinical career in Newport News, Virginia. Sarah Tucker IG: Uncharted_Adaptive_Fitness

    1hr 6min
  3. Botox’s Hidden Impact on Speech & Swallowing with Megan McCue

    4 Jun

    Botox’s Hidden Impact on Speech & Swallowing with Megan McCue

    Botulinum toxin is widely used to correct fine lines and wrinkles, but what happens when its effects extend beyond the intended target? Guest: Megan McCue, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In this episode of Brainstorms: Functional Rehab for SLPs, Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Megan McCue, MS, CCC-SLP, to take a closer look at the mechanism of action behind Botox and how localized chemodenervation can, in some cases, lead to broader, systemic consequences. About the Guest: Megan McCue, MS, CCC-SLP, is a California-based home health speech-language pathologist and the author of Iatrogenic Botulism 101: A Guide for Doctors, Nurses, and Other Healthcare Providers. She is passionate about working with adults with neurodegenerative diseases and raising awareness among clinicians about the often-overlooked adverse effects of botulinum toxin injections. Show Notes: www.iatrogenicbotulism.com Book - Iatrogenic Botulism 101: A Guide for Doctors, Nurses, and Other Healthcare Providers

    1hr 9min
  4. Hypervigilance, Sensory Processing & the Gut with Camille Thélin and Jaimie Anderson

    28 May

    Hypervigilance, Sensory Processing & the Gut with Camille Thélin and Jaimie Anderson

    Why is understanding the brain-gut connection important for SLPs? Guest: Dr. Camille Thélin, MD, MSc, and Jaimie Anderson, MS, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube Emerging evidence continues to highlight the complex, bidirectional relationship between the brain and the gastrointestinal system, with important implications for speech-language pathology practice. In this episode of Brainstorms, Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Dr. Camille Thélin, MD, MSc, and Jaimie Anderson, MS, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS, to explore disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) through the lens of hypervigilance and sensory processing. About the Guests: Jaimie Anderson, MS, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS, is a medical speech-language pathologist (SLP) board-certified by the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences (BC-ANCDS). She currently evaluates and treats complex, multiphase swallowing, voice, upper airway, and motor speech disorders as part of a multidisciplinary team at the University of South Florida Joy McCann Culverhouse Center for Swallowing Disorders in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Camille Thélin, MD, MSc, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of South Florida (USF), where she has served on the faculty since 2019. She is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the USF Neurogastroenterology & Motility Center, launched in 2024 to expand coordinated, multidisciplinary care for complex lower GI motility disorders. As part of this effort, she also helped establish USF’s in-house anorectal manometry program to improve access and continuity of care across the region. Show Notes: 3rd Annual Swallowing Symposium in honor of Dysphagia Awareness Month (June 2026)

    1hr 7min
  5. From App to Action: Digital Tools for Neurorehab with Zach Smith

    21 May

    From App to Action: Digital Tools for Neurorehab with Zach Smith

    What happens between therapy sessions often determines whether progress carries over or fades. Guest: Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In this episode of Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs, Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP, and Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, take a closer look at how app-enabled neurorehabilitation is reshaping the way clinicians support patients beyond the therapy room. As digital tools become more integrated into care, they are helping shift intervention from episodic sessions to more continuous, real-world practice. About the Guest: Zachary “Zach” Smith, MS, CCC-SLP, received training from both Boston University and the MGH Institute of Health Professions, and has been a practicing speech-language pathologist for the past decade. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of neurologically based communication and swallowing disorders and has experience across the medical continuity of care. Show Notes: Constant Therapy Mentioned in this episode: Register for the Aphasia Discourse Conference on June 7

    1hr 5min
  6. It's Not Just Swallowing: Psychology and Dysphagia with Rebecca Klam and Jaimie Anderson

    19 May

    It's Not Just Swallowing: Psychology and Dysphagia with Rebecca Klam and Jaimie Anderson

    Guests: Rebecca Klam, PsyD, and Jaimie Anderson, MS, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube Functional dysphagia is often treated as a physical issue, but for many patients, swallowing is shaped just as much by the brain as it is by the body. In this episode, host Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Rebecca Klam, PsyD, and Jaimie Anderson, MS, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS, to explore the psychological side of dysphagia and why perception, not just physiology, matters. About the Guests: Jaimie Anderson, MS, CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS, is a medical speech-language pathologist (SLP) board-certified by the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences (BC-ANCDS). She currently evaluates and treats complex, multiphase swallowing, voice, upper airway, and motor speech disorders as part of a multidisciplinary team at the University of South Florida Joy McCann Culverhouse Center for Swallowing Disorders in Tampa, Florida. Rebecca Klam, PsyD, serves as Section Chief of Psychology and the founder and Director of the Digestive Disease Behavioral Medicine Program at Tampa General Hospital, a leading academic medical center in Florida. A Clinical Health Psychologist by training, she specializes in eating disorders, obesity medicine, and complex digestive diseases, with advanced expertise in gastrointestinal (GI) psychology. Mentioned in this episode: Register for the Aphasia Discourse Conference on June 7

    1hr 6min
  7. Building Community Through the SCALE Aphasia Program with Lisa Thornburg

    7 May

    Building Community Through the SCALE Aphasia Program with Lisa Thornburg

    Guest: Lisa Thornburg, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In this episode of Brainstorms, Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Lisa Thornburg, MS, CCC-SLP, to explore how rehabilitation can extend beyond the clinic to support connection, identity, and meaningful participation for individuals living with aphasia. About the Guest: Lisa Thornburg, MS., CCC-SLP, has been a speech-language pathologist for over 30 years, working at every level of care in adult neurorehabilitation, including acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and home health care. Lisa is the Director of the Snyder Center for Aphasia Life Enhancement (SCALE) and the Multiple Sclerosis Day Program at the League for People with Disabilities Mentioned in this episode: Register for the Aphasia Discourse Conference on June 7

    1hr 5min
  8. REWIND: Mental Health in Education and Rehabilitation with Jaime Bauer Malandraki

    30 Apr

    REWIND: Mental Health in Education and Rehabilitation with Jaime Bauer Malandraki

    *****Originally Aired: October 16, 2025***** How do emotional well-being and psychological safety influence communication recovery? Guest: Jaime Bauer Malandraki, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of Brainstorms, we look at the often-overlooked role of mental health in education and rehabilitation. Guest Jaime Bauer Malandraki, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, and host Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, explore the emotional toll of mental health challenges faced by students and patients, as well as the role of SLPs and teachers in creating trauma-informed, empathetic environments. About the Guest: Jaime Bauer Malandraki, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University. She received her bachelor’s degree from Portland State University and her master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her primary clinical and research interests lie in the evaluation and management of swallowing disorders across the lifespan, with a special emphasis on neurodegenerative conditions and head and neck cancer. Mentioned in this episode: Register for the Aphasia Discourse Conference on June 7

    1hr 6min
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