In Episode 29 of Beyond Words (our first episode of season 2!), Heidi Trusler shares her journey as a mum, a speech pathologist and as the founder of Pop Family, a telehealth speech therapy service. She reflects on her childhood experiences, the challenges she faced in her career, and her passion for empowering mothers with knowledge about child development and communication. The podcast aims to provide insights and support for mothers and caregivers navigating complex health and development decisions for their families.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS 💡

• The podcast aims to empower individuals and families to live better lives.

• Heidi's journey into speech pathology was influenced by her childhood experiences.

• The name 'Beyond Words' reflects the holistic approach to speech pathology.

• Heidi emphasises the importance of communication in child development.

• Telehealth services can bridge the gap for families in remote areas.

• Advocacy for children with disabilities is a key theme in Heidi's story.

• Heidi's transition from hospital work to private practice was driven by her passion for children.

• The growth of Pop Family highlights the demand for accessible speech pathology services.

• Heidi's experiences as a mother inform her professional insights.

• The podcast will explore various topics related to child development and motherhood.

 

CONNECT WITH US 🤝

Listen to more episodes |  popfamily.au/podcasts/

Watch the Episodes On YouTube | @BeyondWordsbyPopFamily

Follow us on Instagram |  @beyondwordsbypopfamily @popfamily.au 

HOSTS | Heidi Trusler, Founder of Pop Online Speech Therapy and Speech Pathologist

MUSIC | Track: "Mountain Anthem" by Ryan Carlson

PRIVACY | Hosted on Libsyn. See libsyn.com/tos-policies/privacy-policy/ for more information.

DISCLAIMER 

General Information Only (Not Medical Advice)
The information provided in this podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for personalised assessment, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified Speech Pathologist or other registered healthcare professional.
Nothing in this podcast should be interpreted as medical, therapeutic, or clinical advice. You should seek individualised medical professional advice if you have specific concerns.

Australian Context
This podcast is created within the Australian regulatory and professional context, including the Speech Pathology Australia standards. Listeners outside Australia should consider any local guidelines, regulations, or requirements.

Content Rights & Modifications
Pop Family reserves the right to edit, update, modify, replace, or remove any part of this podcast or its associated materials at any time, without prior notice. This includes audio episodes, transcripts, show notes, resources, or linked content. Information presented in earlier episodes may not remain current, complete, or accurate over time.

No Liability
Pop Family and any guests accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or injury that may arise from reliance on the information shared in this podcast.