The Queer SLP Podcast

We're finally back, starting with a new proud professional episode! We kick off 2023 with part one of our conversation with Nicole Gress (she/they). Nicole is the queer, gender-diverse founder and CEO of Undead Voice, an online platform empowering and educating trans, non-binary, and gender diverse folks to create a voice that aligns with their identity. In this episode, we discuss Nicole's personal journey as an SLP and what led them to developing Undead Voice. Be on the lookout for part two, when we will talk more about Undead Voice's philosophy and approach.

Special guest Carly Jones gives their perspective as a neurodiverse, nonbinary SLP. 

Natalie surprises Hector with a mystery topic!  What do you know about stereotypes?  How do stereotypes affect the way you treat your clients, your colleagues, and yourself?   Resources: This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson How to be an Ally from the American Bar Association   Natalie's 2005 a cappella concert (not suitable for kids, NSFW)

New Jersey SLP Christopher Donoso shares his proud professional story. 

Jena Castro-Casbon of The Independent Clinician joins us for a conversation about being a queer professional in private practice.

We're ready branch out into another allied health profession!  Hector and Natalie are joined by Alvin Pineda, Occupational Therapist of OT Outside the Box. Alvin gives us a crash course on what Occupational Therapists do and describes his experience as a queer OT.  How are LGBTQIA+ issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy the same? How are they different?

Connor Mahon of LGBTQ+ CSD Student Association talks about applying to grad school, starting student diversity groups, cultural competency, and more.

Our first international Proud Professional, Niall Taylor of The NBSP speaks about being an SLP in Australia.

It's been a while!  Hector and Natalie talk about what's been going on this summer and how they're preparing for returning to school. The Queer SLP The Queer SLP's Patreon Page

A multigenerational SLP conversation!  Jim (Baby Boomer), Natalie (Gen-X), Hector (Millenial), and Alyssa (Gen-Y) talk queer history.

Jim Cartwright of Speech Paths for Compassion and Social Justice joins us to tell his Proud Professional story.  WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and domestic violence.  Listener discretion advised.

Hector and Natalie discuss the question whether there's a common personality type among SLPs.  

Lauren Sharpe-Payne returns to have a conversation with Hector and Natalie about racism in the professional environment and within the queer community. Articles discussed include Racism runs deep in professionalism culture, White gay privilege exists all year, but it is particularly hurtful during Pride, and Measuring Multiple Minority Stress: The LGBT People of Color Microaggressions Scale.

Lauren Sharpe-Payne of Speak from the Heart speaks about her coming out story, how she decided she wanted to be an SLP, transitioning from pediatric to adult therapy, and more!

Shayne Kimble returns to tell us his proud professional story.  Discussions include queer role models, family dynamics when coming out, being a male therapist in the NICU, and more!

Light the candles and turn on the mood music.  Shayne Kimble joins Natalie and Hector in a discussion about dating as a queer professional. NOTE: Some may consider this sensitive content. We also acknowledge these are our own thoughts and opinions alone and do not represent the entire LGBTQ+ community. If you aren't comfortable with this topic just don't listen. However, if you do decide to listen we will not accept any form of shaming. This is a safe space that embraces different strokes for different folxs.

AC Goldberg from Transplaining returns to give us a crash course in the basics of working with trans patients, family members, and colleagues.  

Our next Proud Professional is AC Goldberg from Transplaining. We learn about his journey as a trans SLP, the origins of Transplaining, and an unexpected connection between AC and Natalie is revealed.

Maurice Goodwin joins us from Houston, Texas.  We learn about his experiences in conversion therapy, a fateful conference that set him on his way to being an SLP, being a queer voice therapist, and more. 

Proud Professional Rebecca Von Duering talks about growing up in a military family, a funny accidental outing, student loan debt, and more!  

What is intersectionality?  Where did the term originate?  How does it relate to the profession of Speech-Language Pathology?  Hector and Natalie answer these questions, and more.  The Intersectionality Wars The Urgency of Intersectionality I've Lived as a Man and a Woman, Here's What I've Learned

Our newest Proud Professional, Wes Chernin, talks about his queer SLP experience. Q Inclusion Lavender SLP Instagram

What is Diversity and Inclusion?  Hector and Natalie define it, examine how our profession is doing on D&I, then look at ourselves to see what more we can be doing.

Hector and Natalie discuss coming out at work.  How do you come out at work?  Should you come out at work?  Why would you want to come out at work?  We answer it all!

Learn more about Natalie's experiences coming out and being a queer Speech-Language Pathologist.

Hector talks about his experiences as a gay speech-language pathologist.

Hector and Natalie discuss Cultural Competence vs Humility.  Barriers to humility and ideas for overcoming them are considered.   3 Things to Know About Cultural Humility Cultural Humility with Dr. Juliana Mosley

Natalie and Hector talk about podcast origins and introduce themselves. Answer questions such as "What is an SLP" and "What is Queer?" They also talk about the history of the word and why they chose it for the name of the podcast. Queer: A Graphic History What Does Queer Mean?