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Speech Talk

Speech Talk

By: Eva Johnson & Emily Brady
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Welcome to Speech Talk, a podcast for SLPs who are hungry to stay on top of the latest research but don’t have the time to read it. Every other week, join hosts Emily and Eva, two working SLPs who have taken it upon themselves to dive into the data so you don’t have to. Together, they’re turning clinical studies into real-life solutions. From cognitive screening to medication management, adult neuro rehab to discharge planning, they break it all down with evidence, empathy, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. It’s smart, practical, and very real. It’s also, ahem, your new favorite podcast! — New Episodes Every Other Week —© 2026 Eva Johnson and Emily Brady. All rights reserved. Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Science
Episodes
  • Dysphagia Treatment: Kinesiology Tape for Swallowing Rehabilitation

    Dysphagia Treatment: Kinesiology Tape for Swallowing Rehabilitation
    Oct 20 2026
    Could kinesiology tape make swallowing exercises more functional? This week on Speech Talk, Emily and Eva break down a 2026 systematic review exploring kinesiology taping as a treatment for dysphagia. We discuss how clinicians are using tape to support swallowing muscles or add resistance to exercises like the effortful swallow, along with the research on swallowing safety, biomechanics, and functional outcomes. Is this a promising new tool for dysphagia rehabilitation, or are we getting ahead of the evidence? We unpack the findings, limitations, and clinical considerations speech-language pathologists should know before bringing kinesiology tape into their swallowing treatment plans. Citations Kim, H.-H., & Park, J.-S. (2024). Effects of effortful swallowing against kinesiology taping resistance on the swallowing function in patients with poststroke dysphagia: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine, 103(21), e38344. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000038344 Get in Touch: hello@speechtalkpod.com Or Visit Us At: ⁠www.SpeechTalkPod.com⁠ Instagram: @speechtalkpod Support: buymeacoffee.com/speechtalkpod Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • To Tuck or Not to Tuck? Making Sense of Swallow Strategies

    To Tuck or Not to Tuck? Making Sense of Swallow Strategies
    Oct 6 2026
    When should we actually use a chin tuck, head turn, Mendelsohn, supraglottic swallow, or effortful swallow? In this episode, we break down the evidence behind common swallowing strategies and discuss which compensations may help and for which patients. Plus, we talk about what the research really tells us and why some of our “go-to” dysphagia strategies may have a smaller evidence base than we thought. Citations Ashford, J. (2009, November 2). Evidence-based systematic review: Oropharyngeal dysphagia behavioral treatments. Part III—Impact of dysphagia treatments on populations with neurological disorders. National Center for Biotechnology Information. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19533533/ Baraka, M.A.S., Sallam, Y.A.N., ElNeshwey, H.M. et al. Evaluation of effortful swallow in patients with post stroke dysphagia using visual analysis of swallowing efficiency and safety (VASES) protocol. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 283, 3325–3340 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-025-09920-w Lee, Hannah & Rho, Hyunwoo & Cheon, Hee-Jung & Oh, Su & Kim, Yun-Hee & Chang, Won Hyuk. (2018). Selection of Head Turn Side on Pharyngeal Dysphagia in Hemiplegic Stroke Patients: a Preliminary Study. Brain & Neurorehabilitation. 11. 10.12786/bn.2018.11.e19. McCabe, D. (2009, November 2). Evidence-based systematic review: Oropharyngeal dysphagia behavioral treatments. Part IV—Impact of dysphagia treatment on individuals’ postcancer treatments. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 46, 205–214. Seo M, Park JW. Head rotation as an effective compensatory technique for dysphagia caused by unilateral cervical osteophytes. J Int Med Res. 2022 Aug;50(8):3000605221116757. doi: 10.1177/03000605221116757. PMID: 36036241; PMCID: PMC9434682. Wheeler-Hegland, PhD;1, K. (2009, November 2). (PDF) evidence-based systematic review: Oropharyngeal dysphagia behavioral treatments. part II - impact of dysphagia treatment on normal swallow function. Get in Touch: hello@speechtalkpod.com Or Visit Us At: ⁠www.SpeechTalkPod.com⁠ Instagram: @speechtalkpod Support: buymeacoffee.com/speechtalkpod Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Do You Know Apraxia When You See It?

    Do You Know Apraxia When You See It?
    Sep 22 2026
    How do we actually diagnose apraxia of speech when there’s no gold-standard diagnostic test? In this episode, we break down recent research on apraxia differential diagnosis and discuss how to distinguish apraxia from aphasia and dysarthria. We cover common characteristics of apraxia, clinical impressions, the Apraxia of Speech Rating Scale (ASRS), and why relying on obvious signs like groping may cause us to miss milder presentations. We also talk about why accurate diagnosis matters for treatment planning—and what clinicians can do differently during their next evaluation. Citations Haley, K. L., Jacks, A., & Mailend, M.-L. (2026). Diagnosing apraxia of speech in children and adults when there is no gold standard: A scoping review about the diagnostic process. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 35(2), 840–859. https://doi.org/10.1044/2025_ajslp-25-00178 Get in Touch: hello@speechtalkpod.com Or Visit Us At: ⁠www.SpeechTalkPod.com⁠ Instagram: @speechtalkpod Support: buymeacoffee.com/speechtalkpod Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
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