Marie, Matt, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology.  On this week’s episode they discuss the new Barbie, social media and the SLP, ranking the top SLP Grad Programs, and why is there a research-to-practice gap.  Matt had the opportunity to speak with Stephanie Sweigart about Compassionate Communication and how we can use it in our therapy settings. The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com. SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out?  We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.  SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.   Interview:  Stephanie Michele Sweigart is a Speech-Language Pathologist who founded  Golden State Speech Pathology Services, Inc., a  woman-owned and operated NPA since 2013, where she manages SLPs and SLPAs.  She earned her undergraduate degree and Master's degree from Bloomsburg University, in Pennsylvania and has presented at the Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association (PSHA).     Stephanie Michele has experience with working in hospitals, providing speech and swallowing assessments and therapy in the acute care setting and has also provided early intervention therapy to students in their home, as well as to public schools, charter schools and non-public school students. She supervises SLP graduate clinicians during their CF as well as SLPAs.  Stephanie Michele has supervised undergraduate clinicians abroad in Belize.   Stephanie Michele is a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She is a certified CE provider in California and has created Golden State of Mind PD- professional development that focuses on the clinician. She has created the online digital course The Framework to Becoming a Mindful Speech Clinician. She is a public speaker.  And, she is the host for SpeechTherapyPD.com's YouTube channel.      Stephanie Michele believes in the mission for The Center for Nonviolent Communication www.cnvc.org.  And, she is a supporting member of the organization.   Contact Email: speechsciencepodcast@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.speechsciencepodcast.com Speech Science Stuff: http://merchandise.speechsciencepodcast.com/   New Episode and Interact here: www.speechsciencepodcast.com podcast.speechsciencepodcast.com   Support Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/speechsciencepodcast   Rate and Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speechscience-org-podcast/id1224862476?fbclid=IwAR3QRzd5K4J-eS2SUGBK1CyIUvoDrhu8Gr4SqskNkCDVUJyk5It3sa26k3Y&ign-mpt=uo%3D8&mt=2   Credits Intro Music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License. Bump Music: County Fair Rock, copyright of John Deku, at soundcloud.com/dirtdogmusic The Informed SLP: At The Count by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License Closing Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.   Show Links Compassionate Communication:  http://www.goldenstateofmindpd.com  http://www.gssps.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/golden.state.slp/   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-sweigart013080/    Free Gift:  Compassionate Communication in the Workplace- Workbook   Matt’s Book Link https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JS6BK1F?ref_=dbs_mng_crcw_0&storeType=ebooks   Speech Science Powered by: You!