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Keys for SLPs

by Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, QOM · English · Learning

Join host Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, QOM as she brings experts in the field of speech therapy, collaborative professionals, and caregivers to discuss practical therapy strategies, research, challenges, triumphs, and career opportunities. This is a Speech Therapy PD podcast, earn 0.10 ASHA C

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 5 min
Latest: 16 Dec 2025
Language: English

Latest episode

16 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 12 min

The Future of Speech-Language-Hearing Profession with Vicki Deal-Williams & Perry Flynn

Guests: Vicki R. Deal-Williams, MA, CCC-SLP, FASAE, CAE, ASHA's Chief Executive Officer, and Perry Flynn, MEd, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, CTRI, ASHA-F, 2026 ASHA President Elect Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/the-future-of-slh In this final episode of the Learning from Legends series, host Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP, RYT200, and guest co-host Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, welcome ASHA leadership Vicki R. Deal-Williams, MA, CCC-SLP, FASAE, CAE, ASHA's Chief Executive Officer, and Perry Flynn, MEd, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, CTRI,…

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S2 · E9 · 18 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Speech Sound Disorders with Ann Kummer and Carol Koch
Guests: Carol Koch, EdD, CCC-SLP, F-ASHA, BCS-CL, and Ann Kummer, PhD, MAT, CCC-SLP, F-ASHA Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/ssd-with-ann-kummer In this conversation, esteemed clinicians and educators Dr. Carol Koch, EdD, CCC-SLP, F-ASHA, BCS-CL, and Dr. Ann Kummer, PhD, MAT, CCC-SLP, F-ASHA share their rich professional journeys and decades of expertise in the field of speech sound disorders. Drs. Koch and Kummer reflect on the pivotal moments, mentors, and experiences that shaped their careers and fueled their passion for…
S2 · E8 · 28 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Augmentative and Alternative Communication with Carole Zangari
Guest: Carole Zangari, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA-F, BCS-CL Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/aac-with-carole-zanga In celebration of AAC Awareness Month, Learning from Legends welcomes Dr. Carole Zangari, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA-F, BCS-CL, professor at Nova Southeastern University and long-standing leader in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Hosted by Mary Beth Hines with co-host Elizabeth Ardoin, MS, CCC-SLP, this conversation explores the evolution of AAC within speech-language pathology, from early…
S2 · E7 · 15 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Neurogenic Communicative Disorders with Brooke Hallowell and Swathi Kiran
Guests: Brooke Hallowell, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Swathi Kiran, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/neurogenic-communicative-disorders Join host Mary Beth Hines and co-host Renee Garrett as they celebrate ASHA's 100th anniversary by discussing aphasia and neurogenic communication disorders with renowned experts Dr. Brooke Hallowell and Dr. Swathi Kiran. This episode delves into the journey of becoming a speech-language pathologist, key research advancements, neuroplasticity, the importance of a holistic approach, and the…
S2 · E6 · 18 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Child Language with Carol Westby and Alan Kamhi
Guests: Alan Kamhi, PhD, CCC-SLP, F-ASHA, H-ASHA, and Carol Westby, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/legends-child-language Join host Mary Beth Hines and co-host Margot Kinzer for an enlightening episode of Keys for SLPs as they honor ASHA's 100th anniversary. This episode features an in-depth discussion with two legends in the field of Speech Language Pathology, Dr. Carol Westby and Dr. Alan Kamhi. Discover their extensive contributions to the field, pivotal research, and significant changes in child…
S2 · E5 · 4 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Audiology Perspectives with Jack Katz and James Hall III
Guests: Jack Katz, PhD, CCC-A/SLP, and James Hall III, PhD Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/audiology-perspectives Join Mary Beth Hines, host of the 'Keys for SLPs - Learning from Legends' series, and co-host Dr. Dakota Sharp, as they celebrate ASHA's 100th anniversary by interviewing two legendary audiologists, Dr. James Hall and Dr. Jack Katz. This episode dives into the extensive careers, groundbreaking research, and invaluable contributions of Dr. Hall and Dr. Katz to the field of audiology. They share personal stories,…
S2 · E4 · 20 Jun 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Dysphagia with Catriona Steele and John Ashford
Guests: Catriona Steele, PhD, CCC-SLP, S-LP(C), Reg. CASLPO, F-ESSD, ASHA Honors, and John Ashford, PhD, CCC-SLP Hosted by: Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP, RYT® 200, and Christina Liem, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/dysphagia-with Join host Mary Beth Hines and co-host Christina Liem in this special episode of the 'Keys for SLPs Learning from Legends' series, celebrating ASHA's 100th anniversary. This episode features interviews with renowned professionals, Dr. John Ashford and Dr. Catriona Steele. They share their…
S2 · E3 · 16 May 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Voice and Voice Disorders with Edie Hapner and Christine Sapienza
Guests: Edie Hapner, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Christine Sapienza, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Voice-and-Voice-Disorders-with-Edie Join Mary Beth Hines, host of the 'Keys for SLPs Learning from Legends' series in honor of ASHA's 100th anniversary, as she co-hosts alongside Christina Liem. This episode features renowned experts Dr. Edie Hapner and Dr. Christine Sapienza. Dr. Hapner, a professor of Otolaryngology at UAB Voice Center, and Dr. Sapienza, Executive Vice President at Jacksonville University, share their…
S2 · E2 · 18 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Multicultural Issues with Yvette D. Hyter & Li-Rong Lilly Cheng (Learning from SLP Legends Miniseries)
Guests: Yvette D. Hyter, PhD, CCC-SLP & Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Multicultural-Issues-with-Yvette-D-Hyter-and-Li-Rong-Lilly-C Join hosts Mary Beth Hines and Christina Liem in an inspiring Learning from Legend series episode celebrating ASHA's 100th anniversary. This episode features Dr. Yvette Hyter and Dr. Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, two prominent figures in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), as they discuss their career journeys, the evolution of multicultural issues, and their hopes for…
S2 · E1 · 28 Mar 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Discuss Stuttering with Nina Reeves and J. Scott Yaruss (Learning from SLP Legends Miniseries)
Guests: Nina Reeves, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-F and J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-F, F-ASHA Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Learning-from-Legends-in-SLP-Nina-Reeves-and-Scott-Yaruss-Di Join us as we kick off our new series 'Learning from Legends' to celebrate ASHA's 100th Anniversary. Host Mary Beth Hines interviews stuttering therapy experts Nina Reeves and J. Scott Yaruss. They discuss the evolution of stuttering treatment and evaluation, its significant impact on individuals, and the promising future directions in…
E88 · 21 Mar 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
REWIND: Keys to Recovery after TBI: A Story of Friendship, Resilience, and Self-Advocacy with Laura Morgan and Anna Zolkowski
***Originally aired: 5/9/2022*** Guests: Laura Morgan, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS and Anna Zolkowski, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Keys-to-Recovery-after-TBI-A-Story-of-Friendship-Resilience- This conversational format explores one TBI survivor and her close friend’s shared experience and clinical observations from “both sides of the Speech-Language Pathology table.” Laura Morgan and Anna Zolkowski met in their clinical fellowship year. Only four months later, Laura suffered a serious TBI. While no longer…
E87 · 18 Jul 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Taking Out the Fear in Voice Therapy with Louise Pinkerton
Guest: Louise Pinkerton, MM, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Louise explores voice therapy in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. She discusses some reasons why many SLPs fear providing voice diagnosis and treatment and shares ideas for addressing these fears. She starts with simple ideas like listening more critically to people around you to build perceptual listening skills and covers details of documentation and referrals. For school SLPs, she shares information about why it is important to watch for voice disorders and how voice fits into the school setting.
E86 · 5 Jul 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
Job and Career Changes for Speech-Language Pathologist with Louise Pinkerton
Guest: Louise Pinkerton, MM, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Louise describes her career change and finds common themes in the decision-making process for SLPs and voice professionals who are considering job or career changes. She discusses her personal journey from teaching and performing opera and musical theatre to speech-language pathology. Topics include transferable skills, the challenges of making a career change, and specific considerations for people with vocal music degrees. If you or anyone you know is considering a career change, this is a great, inspiring episode!
E85 · 28 Jun 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
An Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program with Michelle Armour
Guest: Michelle Armour, MS, CCC-SLP - Michelle joins us for this one-hour podcast to discuss an Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program (ICAP). She draws upon her experience to review the evolution and structure of ICAPs. She explains how to incorporate the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia in an ICAP setting. Michelle discusses useful outcome measurements and resources. For SLPs considering an ICAP, you won’t want to miss this episode!
E84 · 14 Jun 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Improving Life Participation with Aphasia Groups with Michelle Armour
Guest: Michelle Armour, MS, CCC-SLP - Michelle joins Keys for SLPs to share her journey developing a Life Participation Approach to Aphasia program that inspired her to gather qualitative measures that support evidence-based practice with aphasia groups. She draws on her years of experience working with people with neurogenic communication disorders across settings to describe a program that maximizes life participation. She offers participants key components of a successful group program with LPAA. Michelle Armour shares outcome measures highlighting how aphasia groups improve life…
E83 · 10 May 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Empowering People with ALS: Team Gleason...No White Flags! with Emily Kornman
Guest: Emily Kornman, MCD, CCC-SLP - Emily brings Team Gleason to you in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. Team Gleason is a 5013(c)(3) organization founded in 2011 by Steve and Michel Gleason - Team Gleason has provided over $40 million in adventure, technology, equipment, and care services to people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and countless others through advocacy and support. Emily highlights how Team Gleason supports people with ALS and their families with an interdisciplinary approach. She describes how SLPs can support speech, swallowing, voice…
E82 · 3 May 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
Supporting People with ALS with Jennifer Chapin
Guest: Jennifer Chapin, M.S., CCC-SLP - Jennifer provides an update on ALS in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. She discusses ALS diagnosis and prognosis variability and significant research that has impacted ALS. Jennifer draws on years of experience working with those with ALS to describe SLP evaluation, goals, and treatment that supports those with ALS.
E81 · 12 Apr 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Treating Speech and Voice Disorders with LSVT LOUD with Cynthia M Fox
Guest: Cynthia M Fox, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Dr. Fox, co-founder of LSVT Global, explores the evolution of LSVT LOUD and how it is used to treat a variety of adult and pediatric speech and voice disorders. Dr. Fox dives into treating Parkinson’s, stroke, ataxia, multiple sclerosis, spasmodic dysphonia, neuromuscular disease, presbyphonia, and traumatic brain injury with LSVT LOUD. She describes how LSVT LOUD is also used with pediatric populations. Dr. Fox highlights five parameters that research has shown evidence of improvement with LSVT LOUD.
E80 · 29 Mar 2024 · 36 min
Starting a Dysphagia Support Group as Part of a Private Practice with Kristin Winter
Guest: Kristin Winter, MEd, CCC-SLP - Kristin describes how the Dysphagia Digest of Florida workshops engage patients and caregivers alike with an upbeat, informative, and supportive exchange of experiences, knowledge, and helpful information about swallowing disorders and dysphagia. She outlines the dysphagia support group format and provides ideas on referral sources and programming. Kristin brings case studies to demonstrate the positive outcomes that a dysphagia support group can encourage.
E79 · 1 Mar 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
Supporting People with Huntington’s Disease with Michael de Riesthal
Guest: Michael de Riesthal, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Michael delves into Huntington’s Disease in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. He provides an overview of Huntington’s Disease, recent research, and ways SLPs can support this population. Michael draws upon his research and experience at the Center of Excellence for Huntington’s Disease Clinic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to help SLPs enhance the quality of life for people with Huntington’s Disease.
E78 · 31 Jan 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
A Right Hemisphere Stroke Journey with Simon and Sarah Barton
Guests: Simon and Sarah Barton - In this one-hour conversational audio course podcast, Simon and Sarah Barton join Keys for SLPs for an inspiring story of partnership and recovery. Simon Barton, a right hemisphere stroke survivor, discusses his personal journey of recovery with candid details, humor, and honesty. Sarah Barton shares her experience as both a care partner and wife. Together, Simon and Sarah offer SLPs their unique perspective on ways to support right-hemisphere survivors and their families.
E77 · 24 Nov 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Aphasia - Inclusive Holiday Celebrations with Genevieve Richardson
Guest: Genevieve Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP - Genevieve joins Mary Beth for this episode to discuss aphasia inclusion. They focus on planning for the holidays through the lens of aphasia inclusion. Zooming out on the bigger picture and zooming in on the details helps families plan holidays that include people with aphasia. Aphasia inclusion, acceptance, and advocacy combat isolation and give a PWA a seat at the table during the holidays and throughout the year.
E76 · 21 Nov 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Communication with Parkinson’s Disease with SPEAK OUT! with Samantha Elendary
Guest: Samantha Elendary, MA, CCC-SLP and Caitlin Fattore, MS, CCC-SLP - Samantha, founder of Parkinson Voice Project, and Caitlin, co-founder of Voices for Parkinson’s Inc., join this one-hour audio course/podcast episode to explore the SPEAK OUT! program. They discuss non-profit work and ways to promote successful communication for people with Parkinson’s Disease. The conversation highlights key components of SPEAK OUT!, offering speech therapy services in a donation-based model, ways to objectively measure success, and how to keep voice/communication a top priority in the PD population.
E75 · 10 Nov 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Neurodiversity Affirming Dynamic Assessment Strategies for SLPs with Chris Wenger
Guest: Chris Wenger, MS, CCC-SLP - Chris will explore key strategies for neurodiversity-affirming assessments in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. Designed to equip speech therapists with key strategies and understanding for serving neurodivergent populations, this audio course dives into foundational concepts of neurodiversity and its critical role in assessments. It also addresses how to recognize and counteract biases in standardized assessments that may lead to inaccurate outcomes and stigmatize neurodivergent individuals. The course wraps up with an introduction to a…
E74 · 6 Nov 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Opening Your Eyes and Mind to Orofacial Myology with Zohara Nguyen
Guest: Zohara Nguyen, CCC-SLP, CPSP, QOM - Zohara shares her journey into the world of orofacial myology. She describes how a myo mindset can help SLPs embrace orofacial myology in their current practice. Zohara discusses specific challenges when working with adults with orofacial myology goals. As a native of Australia, Zohara draws upon her experience and expertise to share her global perspective on orofacial myology. Join us for this one hour conversational audio course podcast!
E73 · 6 Sep 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
NMES and Ampcare’s Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP) for Dysphagia Treatment with Rick McAdoo
Guest: Rick McAdoo, MS, CCC, SLP - Rick reviews the principles of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for dysphagia treatment in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. He discusses Ampcare’s Effective Swallow Protocol and describes how neuromuscular electrical stimulation, resistive exercises, and postural strategies promote a safe and effortful swallow. Rick shares case studies and research to support evidence-based practice.
E72 · 29 Aug 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Trauma Resiliency with Caitlin Lopez
Guest: Caitlin Lopez, MS, CCC-SLP, RYT-200 - This episode features Caitlin Lopez discussing the Trauma Resiliency Model and how it can be utilized for co-regulation during therapy sessions. The trauma resiliency model utilizes six skills that bring the nervous system back into the resilient zone.
E71 · 22 Aug 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Cognitive Rehabilitation for Survivors of Long Covid with James "Jim" Jackson
Guest: James “Jim” Jackson, PsyD - Jim explores cognitive retraining for Long Covid survivors in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. He describes the nature of cognitive problems in Long Covid survivors and the contribution of mental health issues. He identifies methods for speech-language pathologists to use during neuro-cognitive retraining for survivors of Long Covid. Jim calls upon his own lived experience with mental health to describe how acceptance can be integrated into goals to help survivors thrive. An overview of current research and case studies provides…
E70 · 24 Jul 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Part II: Keys to Rehabilitation after Laryngectomy with Heather Thompson
Guest: Heather Thompson, MS, CCC-SLP - Heather draws on her years of experience working on a multidisciplinary head and neck cancer team with people with laryngectomies. She describes preoperative counseling and education, including equipment and safety measures. Heather identifies and analyzes options for communication for laryngectomees. She breaks down key therapy strategies for each communication option. This podcast is preceded by Part I: Keys to the SLP’s Role on a Head and Neck and Cancer Team.
E69 · 18 Jul 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Part I: Keys to the SLP’s Role on a Head and Neck and Cancer Team with Heather Thompson
Guest: Heather Thompson, MS, CCC-SLP - In this one-hour audio podcast, Heather identifies how an SLP’s role on the team leads to improved quality of life for people with head and neck cancer. Heather draws on her years of experience working on a multidisciplinary head and neck cancer team and research to provide evidence to support a multi-disciplinary approach throughout the continuum of care to facilitate quicker reintegration into the community.

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Keys for SLPs is a English learning podcast from Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, QOM. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, QOM
Language: English
Category: Learning
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 5 min
Latest episode: 16 Dec 2025
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