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Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum

Selective Mutism is a social communication anxiety disorder that can be incredibly difficult to navigate and often misunderstood. Fortunately, your host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum DO, has over 30 years of experience in understanding and treating Selective Mutism. This podcast serves to educate those who are struggling (or those who may know someone who is struggling) and to allow their words to be heard. Listen along for tips, strategies, and everything and anything selective mutism. For all podcast

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EP62: Fostering Independence in Teens w/ Dr. Jenna Blum

Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr.... ·

2025/10/06

EP62 features a discussion between Dr E and Dr. Jenna Blum, a lead Clinical Psychologist at the SMart Center and the Director of the SMart Center’s growing general mental health department, Counseling & Assessments.In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna discuss how to encourage decision making, the importance of fostering self-help skills, developing your child’s problem-solving skills and more.Dr. E and Dr. Jenna Blum discuss strategies for empowering teens and young adults to boost their

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EP61: How Shining Star, Josiah, Became "Full Volume...

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2025/09/22

EP61 features the latest installment of our Shining Stars series, where we sit down with former SMart Center patients – or their parents – and discuss how they overcame Selective Mutism. This episode, we meet former SMart Center patient, Josiah D’Angelo. In this episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Josiah’s mom, Dr. Amanda D’Angelo, discuss Josiah’s unique but relatable experience with Selective Mutism, breakthrough strategies and surprise moments, going from isolated to “full volume everyone”, and

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00:45:29

EP60: Helping Kids with Selective Mutism Bounce Back...

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2025/09/09

EP60 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and psychiatrist, Dr. Natalie Weder, on how to help young children bounce back from social and emotional setbacks. In the episode, Dr. E and Dr. Weder discuss resilience, reframing, recognizing micro-moments of success and more.Chapters: (3:18) Understanding Resilience Through the Lens of Selective Mutism(20:09) Reframing Setbacks as Opportunities: The Role of the Adult(31:27) Building Micro-Moments of Success:

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EP59: Live Chat w/ Parents @ August CommuniCamp™

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2025/08/25

EP59 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a live chat with parents at August 2025 CommuniCamp. In the episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and three participating parents discuss strategies for a positive start to the school year, navigating the bathroom issue at school, what to do when your child refuses to go to school and more.--Chapters:(5:47) Strategies for Positive Start to School Year(17:41) Every Child’s Needs at School are Different(23:33) Navigating the Bathroom at School(30:15) Effective Ways

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EP58: Selective Mutism and the Power of Play w/ Dr....

Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr.... ·

2025/08/11

EP58 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jody LeVos, exploring the science behind play-based learning and its powerful role in helping children with selective mutism overcome communication challenges. In the episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jody LeVos discuss how different types of play—from structured therapy to free exploration—can be integrated into treatment to support emotional regulation and encourage speech

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EP57: Live Chat w/ Parents @ June CommuniCamp™

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2025/07/28

EP57 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a live chat with parents at June 2025 CommuniCamp.In the episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and three participating parents discuss each parent’s unique but relatable experiences with a child with Selective Mutism. --Chapters:(9:53) The Role Adults Play in Helping Kids Speak(20:25) Tips for Creating Comfort for Children with Selective Mutism(29:45) Helping Your Child Feel Safe in New Environments(35:54) Helping Kids Connect Socially, Even When It’s Hard(42:51)

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Treating Your Selectively Mute Child in their Natural...

Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr.... ·

2025/07/14

EP56 features a discussion between Dr Elisa Shipon-Blum and licensed psychologist Ruth Perednik.In this episode, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Ruth discuss why children don’t progress by practicing skills only in a treatment setting, how to continue therapy at home, how to get buy-in from teachers and school staff and more.--Chapters: (3:37) Breaking the traditional therapy model(15:50) The magic of integrative treatment(28:06) Intensive interventions in real time(40:45) Revolutionary school-based

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00:47:43

EP55: Fostering Independence in Elementary-Aged...

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2025/06/30

EP55 features a discussion between Dr E and Dr. Jenna Blum, a Clinical Psycholgoist at the SMart Center and the Director of the SMart Center’s growing general mental health department, Counseling & Assessments.In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Jenna break down how to foster independence in elementary-aged children. They discuss how to encourage decision making, foster self-help skills, develop your child’s problem-solving abilities and more.--Chapters: (3:38) How to Encourage Decision Making(17:57)

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EP54 (Ask Dr. E): Ideal summer jobs for teens with...

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2025/06/16

EP54 of the Unspoken Words podcast features our latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series, where we answer real questions from our listeners. In the episode, we answer five questions, including how to manage inappropriate behavior in public, recommended summer jobs for a teen with SM, selective mutism vs just refusing to speak & more.--Chapters: (4:56) How can I help my 8-year-old manage loud, inappropriate restaurant behavior?(10:56) What summer jobs work for my 15-year-old daughter with

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EP53: Bilingualism & Selective Mutism w/ Anna Biavati

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2025/05/19

EP53 features a discussion between Dr E and speech & language therapist, Anna Biavati. In this episode, Dr. E and Anna discuss bilingualism and multilingualism’s connection to Selective Mutism, the differences Between Speech & Language Difficulties and General Anxiety, how to Treatment & School-Based Accommodations for children with Speech & Language challenges, and more.--Chapters: (6:18) Bilingualism & Multilingualism and Selective Mutism, A General Understanding(17:27)

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EP52: Misophonia & Selective Mutism: When Sounds...

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2025/05/05

EP52 features a discussion between Dr E and clinical psychologist, Dr. Ali Mattu, on the connection between misophonia - a disorder where certain sounds trigger emotional and physiological responses - and Selective Mutism.In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. Ali discuss what misophonia is, it’s connection to general anxiety disorder, strategies and tools to spot it in your children and treat it and more.--Chapters: (3:51) Understanding Misophonia(11:14) Misophonia’s connection to general anxiety

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EP51 (Ask Dr. E): How to handle anxiety-triggered...

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2025/04/21

EP51 of the Unspoken Words podcast features our latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series, where we answer real questions from our listeners.In the episode, we answer five questions, including how to handle anxiety-triggered potty talk, should you explain Selective Mutism directly to your child, strategies for teachers & more.Chapters: (4:36) How do I address my child's anxious potty talk?(9:06) How do I make sure my selectively mute child is safe in swim class?(14:35) How do I help my teen

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EP50: Autism Spectrum Disorder & Selective Mutism -...

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2025/04/07

EP50 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum and Janeen Herskovitz, a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida, on self-care strategies & tips for parents with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Selective Mutism. In this episode, Dr. E and Janeen discuss the importance of self-care for parents, strategies and tips, understanding emotional dysregulation, and more.--Chapters: (3:39) The Importance of Parental Self-Care(16:51) Self-Care Strategies for

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EP49: Intro to Sensory Challenges & Selective Mutism...

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2025/03/24

EP49 features a discussion between Dr. Elisa Shipon Blum and Dr. Bethany Bilodeau, on Sensory Challenges and Selective Mutism. In this episode, Dr. E and Dr. B discuss the relationship between Selective Mutism & Sensory Processing Disorder, Signs Your Child May Have Sensory Issues, Tips to Help your Child with Sensory Issues and more.--Chapters: (4:57) Selective Mutism & Sensory Processing Disorder(11:03) Signs Your Child May Have Sensory Issues(19:56) Tips to Help your Child with Sensory

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EP48: How Shining Star, Alex, Overcame Selective Mutism

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2025/03/10

EP48 features the latest installment of our Shining Stars series, where we sit down with former SMart Center patients – or their parents – and discuss how they overcame Selective Mutism. This episode, we meet former SMart Center patient, Alex Collins.In this episode, Dr. E and Alex discuss Alex’s journey with Selective Mutism, what worked during her treatment, advice she has for those still working to overcome SM, and much, much more.--Chapters: (5:28) ALEX’S UNIQUE BUT RELATABLE EXPERIENCE WITH

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EP47 (Ask Dr. E): Dealing with contamination, whether...

Unspoken Words: A Selective Mutism Podcast by Dr.... ·

2025/02/24

EP47 of the Unspoken Words podcast features our latest installment of our Ask Dr. E series, where we answer real questions from our listeners. In the episode, we answer five questions, including how to deal with contamination; if your child’s impatient, demand-driven behavior is a sign of OCD, if it’s possible to develop SM at home but speak clearly at school and more. --Chapters: (4:18) How do you deal with contamination?(11:12) Are my six-year-old daughter's impatience, refusal to comply

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EP46: Live Chat w/ Parents @ CommuniCamp

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2025/02/10

EP46 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a live chat with parents at January 2025 CommuniCamp.In the episode, Dr. E and three participating parents discuss separation anxiety, strategies to encourage verbal communication, how to address fears of speaking and much more. -- Chapters: (5:58) UNDERSTANDING SEPARATION ANXIETY AND BUILDING CONFIDENCE (17:07) STRATEGIES TO ENCOURAGE VERBAL COMMUNICATION(24:46) HOW PARENTS CAN CREATE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN (29:50) ADDRESSING

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EP45: How Shining Star, Nick, Overcame Selective Mutism

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2025/01/27

EP45 features the latest installment of our Shining Stars series, where we sit down with former SMart Center patients – or their parents – and discuss how they overcame Selective Mutism. This episode, we meet former SMart Center patient, Nick Jones. In this episode, Dr. E and Nick discuss how Nick overcame Selective Mutism, how Nick approaches social interactions today, the importance of small wins and much, much more. -- This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting

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EP44: Life After Selective Mutism w/ Kelly Melhorn,...

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2025/01/13

EP44 of the Unspoken Words podcast features a discussion between Dr E. and Kelly Melhorn, BCaBA on life after Selective Mutism. In this episode, Dr. E and Kelly discuss overcoming selective mutism, navigating social challenges, fostering independence in your children and much more. Chapter: (4:24) NAVIGATING LIFE AFTER SELECTIVE MUTISM (16:20) UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSE(S) OF SELECTIVE MUTISM (28:49) IMPORTANCE OF EXPERTS WHEN TREATING SELECTIVE MUTISM (39:08) UNDERSTAND YOUR CHILD’S UNIQUE

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EP43: How Shining Star, Toyam, Overcame Selective Mutism

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2024/12/30

EP43 features the latest installment of our Shining Stars series, where we sit down with former SMart Center patients – or their parents – and discuss how they overcame Selective Mutism. This episode, we meet Pushkar and Nicole Marathe, the parents of SMart Center Shining Star, Toyam.In this episode, Dr. E, Pushkar and Nicole discuss Toyam’s SM journey, finding the right support for your child with SM, celebrating milestones and much, much more. -- This podcast was produced by New Edition

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