This is episode 234 of the Swallier Pride Podcast. And today's guest is Julia Tuckman. She is the author of the book D'Sphasia Naturally. She is a disabled writer and photographer who has had dysphagia since 1995 due to post viral damage affecting her neurologically.

Originally thinking it was an allergic reaction, she assumed it would go away and when it did not, she went to the hospital for help where they did all the swallow tests.

Her swallow showed very little motility and food getting stuck and because she could not

tolerate other limited foods available in the mid 90s, she had to

had to figure out how to create the right liquefied

food and diet in order for her to survive.

This resource book that she has written

is all she has learned in those ensuing years in order to help other patients.

Welcome to the Swallier Pride Podcast. I'm your host Teresa Richard. I'm a board

certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders, a mobile-fuse

business owner and founder of the Met-SLP collective.

This podcast is all about delivering the latest evidence-based practice to medical SLPs everywhere.

Whether you're a new clinician seeking tangible tools for treatment or a seasoned vet stuck in a rut.

My goal is to help ditch the old school ways of the past that no longer serve you or your

patients, to reinvigorate your passion for our field, to broaden your knowledge about our scope of practice, and to inspire you to practice. your and willing to learn because let's face it your patients deserve that kind of care.

With that let's dive right in.

Just a quick disclaimer that all statements and opinions expressed in this episode do not reflect on the organizations associated with the speakers and are their own opinions solely.

Hi Julia.

Hi, hi Theresa.

Thank you so much for joining me.

Thank you.

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