Communication is Key: Spotlight on Speech Therapy Month with Speech Therapists Natalie Russell and Anna Dickstein

05/13/25 • 40 min

This May, we’re celebrating National Speech-Language-Hearing Month by spotlighting the incredible work of speech-language pathologists, or SLPs.

Joining me today are two amazing speech therapists: Natalie Russell and Anna Dickstein, who each bring their own perspective into the inpatient/acute and outpatient settings. They’re here to share what being a speech therapist is really all about — from helping patients speak, swallow, and think clearly, to the unique ways their roles shift depending on the setting.

Whether you’ve worked with an SLP or just want to learn more about this critical part of the rehab team, you’re going to walk away with a whole new appreciation for this profession.

Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: [email protected] with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!

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This May, we’re celebrating National Speech-Language-Hearing Month by spotlighting the incredible work of speech-language pathologists, or SLPs.

Whether you’ve worked with an SLP or just want to learn more about this critical part of the rehab team, you’re going to walk away with a whole new appreciation for this profession.

Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: [email protected] with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!

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Caring for the Caregivers: Mental Health Strategies with Mental Health Coach Eli Mandel

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Welcome back to our podcast, where we dive deep into the heart of healthcare — the people who live it, lead it, and love it. Today’s episode is all about taking care of ourselves as healthcare professionals in a time when stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion are more common than ever.

I’m joined by Eli Mandel, a mental health coach who works closely with individuals in high-stress roles, including those of us on the front lines of care. We’ll talk about how to recognize the signs of burnout, how to set boundaries without guilt, and what it really means to show yourself compassion — even in the middle of chaos.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just want to better support your team and yourself, this conversation is packed with insight, validation, and practical tools. Let’s get into it.

Resource: medstarhealth.org/centerforwellbeing

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Breaking the Pain Cycle, Insights from Dr. Khoie on Interventional Pain Management

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For those living with chronic pain, relief isn’t always as simple as taking medication. Interventional pain management offers advanced techniques that can target pain at its source and improve quality of life.

In this episode, Dr. Khoie takes us through a range of treatment options, including epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablations, peripheral nerve injections, and spinal cord stimulators. He explains how these interventions work, who can benefit from them, and what patients can expect throughout the process. We also discuss the importance of patient trust, the role of multidisciplinary care, and how Dr. Khoie collaborates with physical therapists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes.

Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: [email protected] with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!