The Brainy Speech Therapist Podcast

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• Headway and Action on Brain Injury Week 28.05.2026 37мин

  Helen speaks to members of her local Headway about their experiences after brain injury. For more information on Headway, the ways they can support you, and how you can support them, go to www.headway.org.uk  
• The Brainy Speech Therapists meet Dysphagia Matters 24.03.2026 42мин

  Recorded to link in with Nutrition and Hydration Week, Helen and Jan speak to the hosts of Dysphagia Matters, Julia and Jule. Both are specialist researchers in the field of dysphagia, and we had an interesting and enlightening conversation. A huge thanks to them giving up some of their time!
• Beatiful Voice with Andre Hallack 24.02.2026 44мин

  In this episode, Helen speaks to Andre Hallack about Beautiful Voice. This is a web-based platform to support clinicians and clients in neurorehabilitation. Sign up for an account at https://beautifulvoice.co.uk Andre can be contacted for a demo and to answer any questions: andre@beautifulvoice.co.uk Follow us on Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists  
• Journal article: atypical symptoms post-concussion 24.11.2025 40мин

  Jan and Helen discuss an article by Bishay et al (2025) that provides a systematic review of atypical symptoms recorded post-concussion. The article is open access and available at https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12540245/
• Journal article: stroke clinical guidelines to inform aphasia management 24.07.2025 47мин

  Tune in to listen to Jan and Helen discuss the main points of the 2023 article "An updated systematic review of stroke clinical practice guidelines to inform aphasia management" by Burton et al. This is a free-to-access article: https://doi.org/10.1177/17474930231161454   Each of the guidelines referenced in the discussion can be accessed by in-article links.    We would love to hear your thoughts on the guidelines, let us know on our social media channels: Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists and X @BrainySLT
• The role of SLT 24.03.2025 58мин

  Jan and Helen discuss the role of SLT when working with people who have a brain injury, based on information provided in a course run by Sheila MacDonald.
• Primary Progressive Aphasia 24.02.2025 47мин

  In this episode, Helen speaks with Rosemary Townsend from the charity Dyscover. Rosemary gives an insight into what this diagnosis means, the role of SLT, and information about the first ever PPA Awareness Day. This is happening on 4th April, with Rosemary and Dr Anna Volkmer hosting a webinar. Sign up at: Primary Progressive Aphasia Awareness Day 2025 Tickets, Fri 4 Apr 2025 at 12:00 | Eventbrite   For more information on Dyscover, check out their website Dyscover - Dyscover Charity If you would like to contact Rosemary to find out more about PPA, she can be reached via rtownsend@dyscover.org.uk  
• INCOG Guidelines 2.0 24.01.2025 40мин

  Claire Farrington-Douglas joins Jan and Helen to discuss the INCOG Guidelines 2.0. We focus on Part IV: Cognitive-Communication and Social Cognition Disorders, these are freely available online, along with the other sections of the guidelines. Part IV can be accessed here: https://doi.org/10.1097/htr.0000000000000835
• Motor speech disorders: case studies 26.10.2024 35мин

  Jan and Helen discuss their experiences of working with dysarthria and apraxia of speech. Share your experiences and tips for therapy via X @BrainySLT and Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists.
• Journal article: motor speech disorders 23.09.2024 37мин

  Jan and Helen discuss a journal article that focused on how accurate SLTs are at rating the severity of dysarthria. We discuss the article content and have a debate about the usefulness of such ratings. You can read the article at:
• Monika Wright, motor speech 24.08.2024 32мин

  <p>In this episode, speech and language therapist Monika Wright talks about how she approaches working with people with motor speech (and voice) difficulties influenced by her previous professional career as an actor.</p>
• Dyscover Aphasia 23.07.2024 31мин

  In this episode, Helen speaks with Julie Samuel from Dyscover Aphasia, a charity based in Surrey. We chat through the range of services they offer, with more details on their website www.dyscover.org.uk. If you have any comments or suggestions, do let us know via our social media. Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists X @BrainySLT
• Say Aphasia 24.06.2024 37мин

  We chat with Colin Lyall, founder of the charity Say Aphasia. Check out their website for information and resources at www.sayaphasia.org They are part of the Aphasia Alliance, another excellent resource: www.aphasiaalliance.org
• Journal article: Wernicke’s aphasia 23.05.2024 33мин

  Jan and Helen are back with another journal article discussion. This time, we talk through a study that explored the potential use of medication and intensive therapy in treating Wernicke's aphasia. Do share your thoughts and experiences of this form of aphasia.
• S4 Ep 3 Eating, drinking, and swallowing changes after brain injury 24.03.2024 55мин

  Jan and Helen discuss their experiences of managing eating, drinking, and swallowing changes in their brain injury caseload. We also chat about guidance available in managing EDAR- eating and drinking with acknowledged risk.
• S4 Ep2 Journal article: predictors of aspiration pneumonia 24.02.2024 35мин

  Jan and Helen discuss a recent article focused on identifying factors significant in predicting aspiration pneumonia. The article by Ball, Meteyard and Powell can be accessed at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00405-023-08153-z (institution login required). We also discuss the relevance of the paper in light of RCSLT's position paper on the use of thickened fluids. Listen to the authors of the position paper discuss it in detail here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5q183zJ8iXMbx3jI9LDVnf
• Ep 1, S 4: My Story - Matt Barker 24.01.2024 39мин

  <p>Matt Barker talks with Jan McIntosh-Brown about his life with a brain injury.</p>
• S3 Ep11 Article discussion: communication partner training 25.11.2023 40мин

  Jan and Helen discuss an article exploring communication partner training for healthcare staff in a subacute setting. Read the full article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02699052.2022.2158224
• S3 Ep10 Prolonged disorders of consciousness 24.10.2023 58мин

  Jan and Helen discuss the topic of prolonged disorders of consciousness. We talk about how this diagnosis can be made, the role of speech and language therapy, and supporting families. Resources: RCP guidelines https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/guidelines-policy/prolonged-disorders-consciousness-following-sudden-onset-brain-injury-national-clinical-guidelines SLT guidelines https://www.rhn.org.uk/content/uploads/2016/04/SLT-DOC-guidelines-RCSLT-version-Jan-2020.pdf RHN PDoC Toolkit https://www.rhn.org.uk/research/putney-prolonged-disorder-of-consciousness-toolkit/ RHN open lecture on Biozoon https://youtu.be/cVRpzGYCHNc?si=fQcK85hwcu_aZ1mC
• S3, Ep9: My brain injury: Guido Corvi 24.09.2023 47мин

  <p>In this episode hosted by Jan McIntosh-Brown we hear Guido Corvi talking about his injury and his life beyond this.</p>