UEA Extra SaLT Podcast

Emma Ferris

An exploration of the Speech and Language Therapy profession through conversations and reflections with guests. Designed for prospective and current SLT students, as well as NQPs and the wider profession. Hosted by Emma Ferris. Emma is an Associate Professor for Speech & Language Therapy at the University of East Anglia and the Clinical Director at Communicate: Independent Speech & Language Therapy (IG: @communicate_slt) Music by: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

  1. Mar 26

    S3 Ep6 with Emma Martins

    Series 3 focusses on service user experience. Emma shares her journey of recovery following an infection as a young adult which led to brain damage. We discuss how this altered her career and personal trajectory but has resulted in meaningful advocacy work and a new perspective. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    39 min

  2. 11/19/2025

    S3 Ep5 with Ian Duffy

    Series 3 focusses on service user experience. Ian shares his journey of recovery and creating a new future following a brain haemorrhage and resulting aphasia. We discuss how this changed everything for him and how he has curated a happy, fulfilled life moving forwards. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    45 min

  3. 10/27/2025

    S3 Ep4 with Karan Botsford

    Series 3 focusses on service user experience. Karan shares her family's journey of her first son being diagnosed with Autism and Global Developmental Delay, through specialist education and now into assisted living as a young adult. We discuss lessons learned along the way and lots of helpful tips for SLTs on managing expectations and joint decision making. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    46 min

  4. 10/17/2025

    S3 Ep3 with Frank Duff

    Series 3 focusses on service user experience. Frank experienced a by-chance diagnosis of a brain tumour whilst exploring treatments for his tinnitus. Within 3 weeks (over Christmas) he had experienced a WADA test and Awake Craniotomy. This episode allows us to explore the psychological aspects of his journey and the experience of being awake during surgery with the SLT testing. Warning: this episode does explore psychological themes in detail. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    50 min

  5. 11/28/2024

    S3 Ep2 with Shelley Luddington

    Series 3 focusses on service user experience. Shelley is a UEA graduate and experienced SLT. Her daughter was born with a cleft lip and palate and has accessed various MDT services including SLT and audiology. This episode allows us to explore the parent experience with Shelley's unique insight, and how this experience has changed her professional approach in return. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    49 min

  6. 09/09/2024

    S3 Ep1 with Clare McCartney

    Series 3 focusses on service user experience. Clare was born with a cleft of her soft palate, and then went on to have a daughter, Millie also born with a soft palate cleft. She talks about her own experiences and feelings around cleft palate as well as being a parent and going through that process again.   Millie also briefly joins us too! A great episode to understand the thought process and concerns of receiving a diagnosis at birth, and the complex MDT system families then enter into. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    25 min
  7. S2 Ep6 with Ella Quinn

    01/26/2023

    S2 Ep6 with Ella Quinn

    Series 2 focusses on practice education in SLT. Ella is a deputy headteacher, and lead of inclusion having set up a new school in Norwich.  She works with Department for Education on projects and is currently completing her Masters.  What stands out is Ella's infectious fun personality balanced with huge passion and drive to support children with SLCN.  We talk about her role and perspective as well as best ways to work in the education MDT.  A must listen for anyone going on paediatric placements within schools, or looking toward a career in that area. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    40 min
  8. S2 Ep5 with Sarah Pilsworth

    01/19/2023

    S2 Ep5 with Sarah Pilsworth

    Series 2 focusses on practice education in SLT. Sarah is a highly specialist Head and Neck therapist, as well as service lead.  She talks about learning leadership skills, working and learning in a highly specialist field as well as supporting new learners on their journey.   A great episode for those who may feel intimidated going into placement in a specialist area or for those looking to the future for some leadership advice.  For someone held in such professional esteem, Sarah's down-to-earth, warm and open nature is lovely. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    46 min
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About

An exploration of the Speech and Language Therapy profession through conversations and reflections with guests. Designed for prospective and current SLT students, as well as NQPs and the wider profession. Hosted by Emma Ferris. Emma is an Associate Professor for Speech & Language Therapy at the University of East Anglia and the Clinical Director at Communicate: Independent Speech & Language Therapy (IG: @communicate_slt) Music by: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Information

  • Creator
    Emma Ferris
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Emma Ferris
  • Show Website
    UEA Extra SaLT Podcast