Want to keep up with the research, but also keep your sanity?
Same... that's why we're here!
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!
Recent Episodes
Say Ahh
What does your oral mech exam really tell you? In this episode of Speech Talk, Eva and Emily get down and dirty (with tongue depressors, not drama) and explore why the phrase 'say ahh' is so iconic. They cover what is a normal oral cavity for our geri crowd, how to link findings to clinical hypo…
MCI
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): what it is, how it shows up, and what SLPs can actually do about it. In this episode, Emily and Eva break down how MCI differs from moderate and advanced dementia, how to approach screening, and how to design meaningful therapy when patients are still “too high” for…
PEG
To PEG or not to PEG? In this episode of Speech Talk, Emily and Eva confront the clinical gray zones around percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placements in older adults. They unpack what PEG tubes actually do (and don’t do), their potential impact on malnutrition and aspiration pneu…
QAB Aphasia Bonus Episode
QAB Aphasia Bonus Episode is dropping in honor of National Aphasia Awareness Month. Eva and Emily decided to feature their favorite evidence-based tools: the Quick Aphasia Battery (QAB) by Lucanie et al. Whether you're new to aphasia evaluation or just feeling a little out of practice, this episode…
Where Are My Teeth?
Today, we talk about how dentures impact dysphagia- if we can answer Where Are My Teeth? In this episode of Speech Talk, we explore the critical role dentures play in the swallowing abilities of edentulous patients. We begin by discussing the prevalence of dentures among older adults and the connec…
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About the Hosts
Emily is a medical speech-language pathologist working in SNFs around Akron, Ohio. A mom of three, she’s long been a go-to for study guides and peer support. When she couldn’t find practical resources for SLPs in adult medical settings, she teamed up with her NYU classmate, Eva Johnson, to create one, designed especially for clinicians juggling work, life, and caregiving. They’re figuring it out too, and are happy to share the journey.
Eva is a skilled nursing SLP with a background in ESL and Romance languages. A former teacher and TA, she brings a love of clear, systems-based thinking to clinical care. She joined the podcast to keep teaching, grow as a clinician, and collaborate with her classmate Emily. A mom of two, Eva loves Shabbat dinners, still hopes to paint again someday, and brings curiosity and practical wisdom to every conversation.