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🗓️ 27 August 2025
⏱️ 47 minutes
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After an unexpected summer hiatus, we’re back with a solo episode that’s part update, part confession, and 100% from the heart. In this deeply personal kickoff to the new season, Theresa opens up about a professional ego check she didn’t see coming—one that hit close to home.As a board-certified swallowing specialist, choosing a feeding tube for my own son was never part of the plan. But what started as a tough decision turned into something surprisingly beautiful: freedom, nourishment, and a whole lot of learning.In this episode, Theresa Richard shares the behind-the-scenes updates on her dissertation, the MSLP-C™ Certification accreditation, exciting changes in the MedSLP Collective—and the very real parenting moments that led her to a new understanding of what feeding success can look like.Whether you're a med SLP, a parent, or someone navigating what it means to truly support patients and families, this episode is for you.
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0:00.0 | Hello, my friends. I've got some really exciting news for you. |
0:04.3 | Doors to the MetaSLP Collective are officially open until August 31st. |
0:09.2 | So if you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about how to grow your clinical confidence, this is your chance to change that. |
0:16.5 | The MetaSLP Collective is the ultimate membership of its kind for SLPs who are ready to stop |
0:21.6 | passively consuming information and start actively learning. We've completely restructured our |
0:26.9 | approach to focus on active learning because we know that's what works best for adult learners. |
0:31.6 | We've also completely revamped our mentorship program and we have mentors in all areas of |
0:36.8 | medical SLP waiting for you on the |
0:39.1 | inside. So when you join the MetSLP Collective this week, you get access to one live call each |
0:45.0 | week. We do this to reduce overwhelm. We know you're busy. We have demo and discuss sessions where |
0:49.9 | you'll see exactly how to apply what you're learning, implementation hour where you can take action |
0:54.5 | on clinical projects like report writing or smart phrases. We also have clinical confidence hours |
0:59.6 | where you can get your toughest questions answered lives. And we also have clinical simulation |
1:03.6 | to practice real-world scenarios with expert feedback. Additionally, we've added in our |
1:09.2 | structured learning pathways. These eliminate overwhelm and |
1:12.1 | give you clear step-by-step roadmap to success in any areas of medical SLP. This week only, |
1:17.7 | we're including eight incredible bonuses, valued at over $700. These include our clipboard kits and |
1:23.1 | specialty kits that people just rave over. They're packed with tools and resources to make your job easier and more efficient. |
1:30.1 | But here's the thing. Doors close on August 31st and all of these bonuses go away. And we do not know when we are going to reopen again. |
1:37.2 | And we do this because we like to turn all of our folks and attention to the members on the inside. |
1:41.7 | So this is your chance to invest in yourself, your career, and your confidence. |
1:45.9 | So please head to MetSLPcollective.com to learn more. |
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