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

Importance of Feeding Matters

Season #2 Episode #8

In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI, CEO of Feeding Matters. This episode focuses on discussing what Feeding Matters is, what resources Feeding Matters provides to families and professionals,...
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Functional Oral Motor Examination

Season #2 Episode #10

In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Dr. Katherine Sanchez, PhD, CPSP to discuss the oh so confusing, but oh so important, functional oral motor exam. This episode discusses what to include in an oral motor...
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A Family’s Journey with Pediatric Dysphagia

Season #2 Episode #7

This episode features Dr. Taylor Arnold, who is a registered pediatric dietitian with a PhD in nutrition. This episode focuses on discussing the parent's perspective of a child with dysphagia, surgical options for...
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Laryngomalacia: Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Difficulties

Season #2 Episode #1

In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Dr. Edward Penn. He is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who received his medical education from University of Kansas School of Medicine then went on to complete his residency at...
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Pediatric Oncology

Season #2 Episode #9

Kristin Lyons, MS, CCC-SLP joins Bri on this episode to share the common types of pediatric cancer and how cancer impacts feeding and swallowing skills. Kristin also discusses the various types of treatment for...
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Pediatric Dysphagia and Thickener

Season #2 Episode #6

In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Alyson Ware, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC to discuss pediatric dysphagia, thickeners, and treatment methods to support swallowing. Bri and Alyson go through the pros and cons of each type of...
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IBCLC vs. CLC

Season #2 Episode #3

In this episode, Bri and Olivia discuss the difference between an international board certified lactation counselor and a certified lactation consultant. They go through the differences in trainings, scope of...
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Medication and Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing

Season #2 Episode #11

BONUS EPISODE! Bri and Olivia come together for a brief, but important episode on medications and their impact on feeding and swallowing. They discuss more common medications that may impact a child’s desire and...
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Gastrointestinal Diagnoses that Impact Feeding and Swallowing

Season #2 Episode #4

In this episode, Bri Miluk, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC and Olivia Whitaker, MS, RDN, CLC discuss signs and symptoms that may be associated with an underlying gastrointestinal diagnosis. They discuss the importance of being...
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Gastrointestinal Issues and Impacts on Pediatric Feeding Disorders

Season #2 Episode #5

This episode builds on episode 4, which discusses signs/symptoms for referral to a gastroenterologist. Brianna Miluk, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC is accompanied by Dr. Richard Noel, pediatric gastroenterologist, to discuss the...
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Responsive Feeding From Birth

Season #2 Episode #2

In this episode, Bri is accompanied by Cinthia Scott, registered dietitian nutritionist and certified lactation counselor. This episode focuses on the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby and discusses how...
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