Best Swallowing Disorders Podcasts (2025)

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Truth Bombs & Backlash with Kate Colbert (Ep 159) 1:15:33

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After a wave of passionate listener feedback sparked intense conversations behind the scenes, The Bendy Bodies Podcast returns with a candid and heartfelt follow-up. In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by author and communications expert Kate Colbert to openly address the concerns raised about recent content and to set the record straigh…

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

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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…

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Discussing Your Feedback: Pain, Autism & hEDS Diagnostic Criteria | Office Hours (Ep 158) 14:00

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In the season five finale of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein reflects on powerful listener feedback and opens up important conversations about language, intent, and identity in medicine. She clarifies the purpose behind episodes on pain neuroscience and mast cells in autism, acknowledges the concerns raised, and discusses the fine lin…

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Can Pain Education Lessen Chronic Pain with Adriaan Louw, DPT? (Ep 156) 1:10:00

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In this illuminating episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down with pain neuroscientist and physical therapist Dr. Adriaan Louw to explore the power of education in managing chronic pain. With a passion for helping people understand the "why" behind their symptoms, Dr. Louw breaks down the science of how the brain processes…

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Could Your Gut Pain Be EDS-Related? with Dr. Pradeep Chopra (Ep 157) 1:26:20

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In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down once again with fellow pain specialist Dr. Pradeep Chopra to take listeners on a guided “walk” through the GI tract. From teeth to the stomach and beyond, they uncover how connective tissue disorders like EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes) and HSD (Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder…

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Ep 89: Five Things About Translational Simulation with Laura Owens 27:50

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Five Things About Translational Simulation with Laura Owens In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by second time guest on the podcast, Laura Owens. Laura works in the RBWH Emergency and Trauma Centre as a Nurse Navigator and, more specific to this episode, as the Clinical Nurse Consultant with the RBWH Teamwork and Collaborative Training (TACT) …

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Gluten, MTHFR, Mast Cells, and More | Office Hours (Ep 155) 54:38

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In this solo episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein tackles a series of complex listener questions originally submitted by clinicians after her guest appearance on The Curbsiders internal medicine podcast. From the flaws in the EDS diagnostic criteria to the misunderstood role of MTHFR gene (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase), S…

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Revising the Hypermobile EDS Criteria with Dr. Pradeep Chopra (Ep 154) 1:18:22

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In this compelling episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by her longtime mentor and internationally respected EDS expert, Dr. Pradeep Chopra. Together, they tackle some of the most frustrating—and frequently misunderstood—questions surrounding hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). From major flaws in the 2017 diagn…

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Ep 88: Five Things About Acute Respiratory Infections in the Post-Pandemic Era with Dr Kate McCarthy 23:42

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In this episode of Five Things Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Kate McCarthy, Infectious Disease Physician and Microbiologist at RBWH and Associate Professor with the University of Queensland. We take a quick refresh and snapshot of the ARI landscape as we head into our “virus season” in the Southern Hemisphere. Kate’s Five Things: What is happening…

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Why Do Some GI Problems Hide from Every Test? with Dr. Zachary Spiritos (Ep 153) 1:21:54

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Dr. Linda Bluestein dives deep into the tangled web of gastrointestinal disorders with neurogastroenterologist Dr. Zachary Spiritos. They tackle the silent struggles of patients with EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), and MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome), especially those whose GI tests always come b…

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Ep 87: Five Things About Culturally Informed Compassion With Roslyn Boland 39:30

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When it comes to compassion, one size does not fit all. In this first episode in a series inspired by the Metro North Health Compassionate Care Principles we zoom in on Culturally Informed Compassion with Roslyn Boland, Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health at RBWH. Rosyln identifies as an Aboriginal woman of the Mardigan and Koo…

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What Can Difficulty Swallowing and Voice Fatigue Mean? (Ep 152) 1:11:29

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Speech-language pathologist and vocal specialist Stacy Menton joins Dr. Linda Bluestein to expose the surprising links between connective tissue disorders like EDS and common (but misunderstood) issues with voice, breathing, and swallowing. From overlooked diagnostics to cutting-edge therapies and startling new research, this conversation peels bac…

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Mast Cells: Friend or Foe? with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides (Ep 151) 1:18:58

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What if your brain fog, fatigue, and hypersensitivity weren’t “just anxiety”—but signs of a much deeper immune malfunction? In this episode, Dr. Pradeep Chopra co-hosts a rare and revealing conversation with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides, the scientist who first discovered that mast cells communicate with microglia in the brain. Together, they dive int…

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372 – What If Reflux Isn’t Just an Acid Problem? A New Way to Think About It with RefluxRaft 39:44

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What do you get when you mix a surgeon, a scientist, and a self-proclaimed “tinkerer” who also happens to struggle with reflux? You get Dr. James Daniero—and you get this conversation about RefluxRaft. In this episode, Theresa Richard chats with Dr. Daniero, an ENT who’s not just treating voice, airway, and swallowing disorders—he’s innovating them…

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Misunderstood and Overlooked: hEDS, FND & Autism | Office Hours (Ep 150) 48:40

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You asked. I answered. In this solo Q&A, I tackle some of the biggest and most misunderstood questions from our Bendy Bodies community. From toddlers flagged for autism to adults fighting for an EDS diagnosis, from altitude flares to functional neurologic disorder, this episode pulls no punches. I talk low-dose naltrexone (LDN), altitude hacks, med…

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Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick? with Dr. Eva Nagy (Ep 149) 1:04:32

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What if your breast implants were silently fueling your fatigue, anxiety, rashes, or brain fog—and no one believed you? In this powerful episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein speaks with renowned breast surgeon Dr. Eva Nagy who’s become a global voice for patients suffering from Breast Implant Illness (BII). Together, they uncover the overlooked signs of ma…

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Hidden Causes of Pain ‘Down There’ with Dr. Andrew Goldstein (Ep 148) 1:16:50

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What if the pain you’ve been told to ignore… was actually coming from your hips, your spine—or your immune system? In this deep-dive episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by Dr. Andrew Goldstein, an expert in sexual pain disorders, to unravel the misunderstood causes of vulvar and pelvic pain in people with EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), MCAS (Mast…

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371 – When Care Misses the Mark: How Health Literacy Impacts Our Patients 47:44

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“They just told me I had a stroke—but no one ever explained what that means.” In this eye-opening episode, Theresa chats with with bilingual SLP and educator Jackie Rodriguez to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of poor outcomes: health literacy. Episode Page: https://syppodcast.com/371 The post 371 – When Care Misses the Mark: How Health L…

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Lost in Transition: Communication and Continuity of Care 43:40

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We bring attention to a widespread challenge in clinical care: decisions and recommendation that don’t follow the patient. Whether it’s missing imaging, undocumented rationale, or unclear explanations, these breakdowns in continuity disrupt care, bias clinical judgment, and strip patients of informed choice. Explore what happens when information is…

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Is There Any Hope for Broken Healthcare? (Ep 147) 1:01:54

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What if your rushed, robotic medical visit isn’t just frustrating, but a symptom of something much darker? In this powerful episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down with Dr. Victor Montori, author of Why We Revolt, to explore what’s truly broken in healthcare and why patients and clinicians are suffering on the same side of the fight. Together, they …

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370 – Improving NG Tube Placement: What Every Med SLP Should Know About the PatCom Introducer 1:00:28

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If you’ve ever wondered, “Wait… are we as SLPs really allowed to be in the esophagus?” — this episode is for you. Theresa brings on two MedSLP Collective favorites, Christoph Schmitz, CEO of PatCom Medical, Inc, and Laura McWilliams, med SLP + board-certified swallowing specialist + all-around powerhouse. Together, they unpack what might just be [……

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What’s Behind the Rise in Chemical Sensitivity? | Office Hours (Ep 146) 47:42

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What if your symptoms weren’t isolated… but signals in a much larger system breakdown? In this wide-ranging solo Q&A, Dr. Linda Bluestein uncovers the hidden threads connecting uncontrolled pain before surgery, unexplained eye issues, MCAS, multiple chemical sensitivity, Alpha-gal syndrome, and even autism risk. From the scar tissue no one warned y…

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Are Mast Cells Driving Autism? with Dr. Pejman Katiraei (Ep 145) 1:24:44

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What if the diagnosis was just the beginning—and the root cause was hiding in plain sight? In this riveting episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein welcomes pediatrician and integrative medicine expert Dr. Pejman Katiraei, whose work with children struggling with autism, mold exposure, and mast cell activation reveals a shocking truth: many kids aren’t just n…

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369 – When the Research Meets Real Life: Pediatric Feeding, Family, and Feeding Tubes 47:32

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Feeling all the feels around pediatric feeding disorders? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of Swallow Your Pride, Theresa Richard sits down with Dr. Jeanne Marshall—a clinician-researcher and passionate advocate for early intervention in pediatric feeding—to talk about the real stories behind the research. They dive into: A scoping review…

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Unraveling Fatigue: Exploring ME/CFS, and Long COVID (Ep 144) 1:13:22

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What if your body’s collapse wasn’t burnout… but a system crash no test can catch? In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein welcomes Isabelle Ramirez Burnett, systems engineer, health coach, and founder of Renegade Research, to reveal the silent breakdowns behind ME/CFS, long COVID, and hypermobility-related illness. Diagnosed with ME/CFS at just 7 yea…

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368 – Exploring the Vital Role of Breathwork and Airway Health in Speech and Swallowing Challenges. 29:54

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Raise your hand if you've ever felt like airway and breathwork live in some mysterious corner of our field that only a handful of people truly understand ‍♀️ Well… this episode might just be your flashlight. ✨ Theresa chats with with the incredibly knowledgeable—and wonderfully down-to-earth—Kaitlyn Shrum, MS, CCC-SLP, QOM, IBT, who wears many hats…

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Dental Problems in EDS with Dr. Audrey Kershaw (Ep 143) 1:13:57

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What if your dental history held the key to a complex diagnosis no one’s caught? In this gripping episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein welcomes Dr. Audrey Kershaw, a trailblazing oral surgeon who’s uncovered hundreds of hidden Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) cases—starting in the dental chair. From patients who “can’t numb up,” to …

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367 – Beyond the Workbook: Engaging Patients with Meaningful, Tailored Therapy 34:54

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When it comes to true community reentry after brain injury or stroke, real magic happens through teamwork—and Alexandra Arvidson, M.S., CCC-SLP, is here to show us how. In this episode, Alexandra shares her journey from feeling stuck on “SLP Island” to thriving as part of an interdisciplinary dream team that gets patients back into the […] The post…