Sacred Space: Supporting Lactating Caregivers and SLPs in the NICU with Casey Lewis

***Trauma-Informed Moment: This episode could trigger NICU warriors and survivors emotionally. As always, we choose joy and healing; however, we wanted to inform you in advance.***

Full conversation with Casey Lewis, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT, CLC, NTMTC for "Sacred Space: Supporting Caregivers and SLPs in the NICU," an episode of the First Bite podcast.

Hosted by: Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S

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In this episode, Michelle is joined by Casey Lewis, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT, CLC, NTMTC, a fiercely compassionate advocate for both caregivers in the NICU and NICU SLPs, as her life journey has had her walk in both footsteps. During this hour, Casey shares raw memories of both life experiences to help grow our colleagues' understanding of barriers that caregivers and clinicians encounter in this setting, all to see our smallest patients thrive. If you have ever wanted to work in the NICU or learn how to support a colleague or family member better while they brave their personal NICU journey, this is the hour for you.

About the Guest: Casey Lewis, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT, CLC, NTMTC, is a Speech-Language Pathologist based in Dallas, Texas. She owns and operates TexScope, a mobile endoscopy company serving numerous Texas healthcare organizations. Casey's specialties include dysphagia across the lifespan as well as neonatal care. Casey is currently serving as an expert witness in a legal case, representing expertise in neonatal dysphagia. Most recently, Casey became a NICU Mom herself in 2023 after experiencing a placental abruption. Casey's experience of transitioning from clinician to caregiver in a space where she has built her career has strengthened her heart for advocacy, specifically in the fragile environment of the NICU.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqs46JCmFPg

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