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373 – From Board-Certified in Swallowing… to Getting a Feeding Tube for My Son

373 – From Board-Certified in Swallowing… to Getting a Feeding Tube for My Son

Update: 2025-08-27
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After an unexpected summer hiatus, we’re back with a solo episode that’s part update, part confession, and 100% from the heart. In this deeply personal kickoff to the new season, Theresa opens up about a professional ego check she didn’t see coming—one that hit close to home.As a board-certified swallowing specialist, choosing a feeding tube for my own son was never part of the plan. But what started as a tough decision turned into something surprisingly beautiful: freedom, nourishment, and a whole lot of learning.In this episode, Theresa Richard shares the behind-the-scenes updates on her dissertation, the MSLP-C™ Certification accreditation, exciting changes in the MedSLP Collective—and the very real parenting moments that led her to a new understanding of what feeding success can look like.Whether you're a med SLP, a parent, or someone navigating what it means to truly support patients and families, this episode is for you.


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Find out. more about the MSLP-C™ Certification Program: https://medslped.com/certification


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373 – From Board-Certified in Swallowing… to Getting a Feeding Tube for My Son

373 – From Board-Certified in Swallowing… to Getting a Feeding Tube for My Son

Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S