Speech Talk
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!
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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
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June 16, 2026
The First 90 Days: Understanding Stroke Recurrence Risk
A patient survives a stroke, starts rehab, and begins making progress. But what if their greatest risk isn't behind them? In this episode of Speech Talk, Emily and Eva dive into the often-overlooked topic of recurrent stroke. While many clinicians focus on recovery, research suggests the first 90 days after a stroke may carry a surprisingly high risk for another cerebrovascular event—and the way researchers define "stroke recurrence" dramatically changes the numbers. Join us as we unpack the art
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June 2, 2026
Chronic Aspiration
What happens when we can’t stop aspiration?In this episode, Eva and Emily talk about chronic aspiration and what happens when small, repeated events start to add up. From inflammation and airway damage to serious complications like pneumonitis and lung abscess, we break down what’s really happening in the lungs.We also connect the research to real clinical practice—what this means for your patients, how to approach treatment, and why oral care will forever be in the mix when talking abou
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May 19, 2026
The River and The Rock: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Ever feel like you’re fighting your patient just to get through a session?Explore Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a framework for speech therapy—not psychotherapy, but a way to rethink how we approach resistance, engagement, and progress.Using the metaphor of “the river and the rock,” Eva and Emily unpack how ACT shifts us away from power struggles and toward flexibility, values-based care, and meeting patients where they are.They break down the research on ACT in post-str
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May 4, 2026
Choking Risk
When we talk about dysphagia, “choking” is often used as a worst-case scenario—but how often does it actually happen, who’s really at risk, and what can we actually do about it?This week on Speech Talk, Emily and Eva dive into the research article “Dying for a Meal” to unpack the realities of choking across populations. From defining what “choking” really means (hint: it’s not always what we think), to exploring who’s most at risk, they break down the evidence behind one of the most feared c
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April 20, 2026
Reseach but Make it Accessible
Research is supposed to guide our practice—but what happens when we can’t actually access it?In this episode of Speech Talk, Eva and Emily get into the reality of paywalled research and what it means for evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology. Breaking down the article “The Effect of Open Access on Scholarly and Societal Metrics of Impact in the ASHA Journals,” they explore how access (or lack of it) shapes who reads, shares, and applies research.From citation counts to social
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About the Hosts
Emily Brady
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 Johnson
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.