The Feeding Pod

The Feeding Pod

Hosted by: Brianna Miluk and Olivia Whitaker

The Feeding Pod was created by an SLP and Dietitian with the purpose of providing easy to access, evidence-based information about pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. Our goal is to support students up to...

Episodes

15 Tongue Ties

Season #1 Episode #15

In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Dr. Katherine Sanchez, PhD, CPSP to discuss tongue ties. We deep dive into what does the research tell us, how we can make decisions about frenulectomies, other variables, such...
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2 Case Studies from Evaluation to Collaboration

Season #1 Episode #14

In this episode, Olivia and Bri discuss two cases where collaboration between the SLP and Dietitian was essential for progress in therapy. They go through what is included in an evaluation and why working as a team is...
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Family Centered Care

Season #1 Episode #13

In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Karli Goebel, MS, CCC-SLP & Lauren Bryant, PT, DPT to talk about how to better provide family-centered care while establishing our own boundaries. We go through core concepts...
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NICU SLP: Top 10 Questions Answered

Season #1 Episode #12

In this episode, Bri is accompanied Amber Valentine Forston, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, IBCLC, CNT & Victoria Osborne, MA, CCC-SLP to talk about all things NICU. They answer the top 10 questions asked by YOU! Listen in...
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Parent-Centered Care in the NICU

Season #1 Episode #11

Trigger Warning: Birth Trauma and NICU experience. In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Jessica Janocha, MS, CCC-SLP to discuss parent-centered care in the NICU. Jessica shares her personal experience of being a...
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Down syndrome Feeding with an SLP, OT, and Dietitian.

Season #1 Episode #10

In this episode, Bri and Olivia are accompanied by Brittany Emery, MS, OTR/L to discuss all things Down syndrome and feeding. They dive deep into sensory systems, oral motor skills, and nutritional considerations with...
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Nutrition & Oral Skills Birth to 1 Year

Season #1 Episode #9

In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Nicole Lattanzio, RDN, CSP, IBCLC to discuss all things nutrition and oral development from birth through 12 months. They cover breastfeeding, formula choices, starting solids,...
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Cardiac Conditions and PFD

Season #1 Episode #8

In this episode, Bri & Olivia discuss how cardiac defects can impact feeding, swallowing, and nutrition. They go into signs and symptoms of cardiac conditions, more common heart defects we may see in practice,...
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7 Focus on Function With Kim & Kary

Season #1 Episode #7

Part 2 with Kim and Kary from Feeders and Growers. In this episode, we discuss why it is important to focus on the function of what we are trying to achieve in treatment. From oral motor strategies to chewy tubes to...
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Chasing the Why with Kim & Kary

Season #1 Episode #6

In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Kimberly Grenawitzke, OTD, OTR/L, SCFES, IBCLC, CNT Kary Rappaport, OTR/L, MS, SCFES, IBCLC. They are also the founders of Feeders and Growers, which provides expert feeding and...
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Tube Weaning

Season #1 Episode #5

In this episode, Bri and Olivia discuss signs of readiness for tube weaning & the different methods that may be implemented. They go into what to look for from a medical, nutritional, feeding skill, & family...
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Tube Feeding 101 & Pediatric Oncology Unit with Courtney Huddle

Season #1 Episode #4

In this episode, Bri and Olivia are accompanied by Courtney Huddle, MS, RDN, LDN. She is a dietitian that specializes in enteral feeding and nutrition in the pediatric oncology unit. It starts with the basics of tube...
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