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Swallow Your Pride Podcast

373 – From Board-Certified in Swallowing… to Getting a Feeding Tube for My Son

Swallow Your Pride Podcast

Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Education, Health & Fitness, Business, Careers, Medicine

4.8899 Ratings

🗓️ 27 August 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

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.

Join the MedSLP Collective: https://medslpcollective.com/

Find out. more about the MSLP-C™ Certification Program: https://medslped.com/certification

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Transcript

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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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