Guest: Lauren Schwabish, MS, CCC-SLP

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Parenting comes with its own set of challenges, and when aphasia enters the picture, those challenges can become even more complex. In this episode of Brainstorms, Lauren Schwabish, MS, CCC-SLP, joins host Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, to explore what it’s like for parents living with aphasia while raising children at home.

You’ll hear real stories about navigating everyday conversations, staying connected with family, and balancing recovery with parenthood. Lauren and Renee share practical strategies, emotional insights, and resources that can help families maintain meaningful communication and strong bonds.

This conversation highlights resilience, creativity, and the love that keeps families moving forward together.

About the Guest: Lauren Schwabish, MS, CCC-SLP, is the owner of Neuro Speech Services, a private practice based in Northern Virginia, specializing in person-centered assessment and treatment of cognitive-communicative disorders related to stroke, acquired brain injury, mild cognitive impairment, ADHD, and other neurologic and neurodegenerative conditions. She has over 25 years of experience working in hospitals and acute rehabilitation centers. She is passionate about providing meaningful and accessible health education about the brain to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Lauren is committed to empowering communities with evidence-based information and best practices in brain health behaviors.

*****Originally Aired: December 5, 2024*****

Guest: Maurice Goodwin, MS, CCC-SLP

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In this episode, Maurice Goodwin, MS, CCC-SLP, joins Renee to discuss voice fundamentals and a bonus discussion about singing voice evaluation and treatment. The essential building blocks of a strong, healthy voice are key for singers and speakers. Key features of this episode include the anatomy of the voice, understanding vocal qualities, and how to enhance vocal control to maintain a healthy voice. Maurice will review how SLPs can improve their competency in treating voice disorders. Join us on an engaging journey to begin mastering your voice therapy techniques!

About the Guest: Maurice Goodwin, MS, CCC-SLP, is a licensed and practicing speech-language pathologist, voice teacher, and active performer living in Houston, TX. Professionally, he specializes in the evaluation and treatment of the singing voice and voice disorders at The Texas Voice Center and serves as adjunct faculty at Lamar University in the graduate Vocology Certificate Program. Following his undergraduate studies in music performance at Shenandoah University, he completed his graduate work in speech-language pathology at the University of Pittsburgh. During his time at the University of Pittsburgh Voice Center, he completed his graduate thesis on the challenges and changes that occur in the voices of elderly adults. His background as a performer and speech-language pathologist led him to complete a fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Voice and Swallow Clinics, where he focused on treating singers, actors, teachers, and other occupational voice users with voice problems. He is a regular lecturer and presenter at national and international conferences focused on the health and education of professional voice users. Maurice is passionate about vocal health education and the intersections of identity and voice. He is licensed to practice in the state of Texas and holds national certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Guest: Melissa Del Pino, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS

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Neuroplasticity gives us hope after a traumatic brain injury, but how we as SLPs tap into it makes all the difference. In this episode, Melissa Del Pino, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, joins host Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, to share how centering patients’ voices, strengths, and lived experiences can lead to more meaningful recovery.

Together, they explore how to align therapy with goals that matter most to patients, recognize the small but powerful communication cues that guide intervention, and create strategies that help the brain rewire in lasting ways.

Tune in for practical, patient-centered approaches that remind us recovery isn’t just about techniques—it’s about truly listening and partnering with the people we serve.

About the Guest: Melissa Del Pino. MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Brain Injury Specialist, and Dr. Amen–Certified Brain Health Trainer. She is the founder of Speech Like Honey Speech Therapy Inc., a private practice offering speech therapy and consultation services across the lifespan, with a specialized focus on concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Melissa’s passion for brain health and athlete rehabilitation emerged through her clinical journey, where she found her calling in supporting TBI survivors. With a deep understanding of the challenges associated with brain injury and a strong commitment to harnessing neuroplasticity, she works to help individuals regain cognitive function, enhance communication, and optimize overall brain health. Melissa has been invited to speak on numerous topics, including the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA), AAC assessment and intervention, creating language-rich environments for late talkers, the role of the SLP in school settings, and the cognitive-communication impacts of brain injury. Outside of her professional work, Melissa enjoys camping, gardening, Zumba, and pottery.