{"podcast":{"title":"First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights","slug":"first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660","podcast_index_feed_id":965660,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/first-bite-slp/","website_url":"https://www.speechtherapypd.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/311b326e-2784-49bf-bdc2-577eb769fb4f/First-Bite-New-Cover-11.png","author":"Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP","episode_count":300,"summary":"First Bite is your go-to resource for all things pediatric speech therapy–covering pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, lactation, AAC, early language acquisition, advocacy, and interprofessional collaboration. Designed to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, the podcast brings functional, evidence-based insights straight to clinicians serving little ones and their caregivers. Whether you’re a student, seasoned practitioner, researcher, or interprofessional partner, First Bite invites you to listen, learn, and grow alongside a supportive community. Gain the confidence to take whatever “first bite” comes next in your clinical practice–one heartfelt and tea-fueled conversation at a time. Hosted by Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP–bestselling author of \"Chasing the Swallow: Truth, Science, and Hope for Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders,\" joyful boy mom, and early intervention specialist–First Bite explores the latest research, clinical strategies, and lived experiences shaping pediatric speech therapy today. This is a Speech Therapy PD podcast, allowing you to earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for each episode. For select episodes, colleagues with th…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T10:22:35.776282+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660"},"episode":{"title":"The Intersection of Mental Health and Adolescent Language with Kary Mirasola","slug":"the-intersection-of-mental-health-and-adolescent-language-with-kary-mirasola","published_at":"2026-07-14T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660/the-intersection-of-mental-health-and-adolescent-language-with-kary-mirasola","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660","url":"https://www.speechtherapypd.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/72d342f0-517e-41e2-95e8-eca4cd2c17f9.mp3","summary":"How do mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression influence language and communication? Guest: Kary Mirasola, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Kary Mirasola, MS, CCC-SLP, for a thoughtful discussion about the connection between adolescent language development and mental health. As mental health concerns continue to affect students across school and clinical settings, this conversation considers the role speech-language pathologists can play as part of an interprofessional team. Michelle and Kary also discuss how emotional well-being may affect assessment findings, goal development, and intervention planning, and offer strategies to help SLPs better understand and support the whole student. About the Guest: Kary Mirasola, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of experience working in a pediatric hospital setting. Throughout her career, she has specialized in working with adolescents and has had the opportunity to work closely on interdisciplinary teams alongside psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, pediatricians, and advanced practice nurses, supporting school-age children and adolescents with complex communication, learning, and mental health needs. Show Notes: Contact Kary on her website: Woven Language + Learning Love Money: National Alliance on Mental Illness","meta_description":"How do mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression influence language and communication? Guest: Kary Mirasola, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4092,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660/episodes/the-intersection-of-mental-health-and-adolescent-language-with-kary-mirasola/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660/the-intersection-of-mental-health-and-adolescent-language-with-kary-mirasola.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}