In this episode of The Swann’s Nest Podcast, host Dr. Nichole Hardy-Swann, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and owner of Swann Clinic, sits down with Jennifer Price-Rossman, BCBA, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst passionate about supporting children and mentoring future clinicians.

Together, they dive into what it truly means to practice in a neurodiversity-affirming and assent-based way — and why these approaches are essential when working with children and families. Jennifer shares practical ways clinicians can incorporate these values and skills into everyday therapy, creating environments where kids feel respected, heard, and empowered.

Jennifer also reflects on her journey into the field of behavior analysis, what inspires her work, and why she loves collaborating with kids and supporting the fieldwork team.

Whether you're a clinician, student, or parent, this conversation offers insight, encouragement, and actionable takeaways for building more compassionate, child-centered practices.

In this episode of The Swann’s Nest with Dr. Nichole Hardy Swann, Dr. Swann is joined by Ana Gabriela Peralta Rolka, a psychology student at Georgia Tech University, for an insightful conversation about studying psychology from a student’s perspective. Ana shares her experiences navigating coursework, exploring interests within the field, and developing a deeper understanding of human behavior through academic study. Together, they discuss what draws students to psychology, the challenges and rewards of the discipline, and the important next steps for those considering careers in psychology and related fields. This episode offers valuable perspective for students, educators, and anyone curious about what it truly means to study psychology today.

In this episode of The Swann’s Nest with Dr. Nichole Hardy Swann, Dr. Swann sits down with Troy Rose, CCC-SLP, Assistant Director of Specialty Therapy at Exploration Kids Therapy, to discuss his journey into pediatric speech-language pathology and his return to Colorado’s Western Slope. Troy shares what inspired him to pursue kids therapy, how his experiences in both school-based and clinical settings shaped his approach to care, and why coming back to serve families in his hometown community was an intentional and meaningful decision. Listeners will gain insight into Troy’s passion for supporting communication development in children, the value of community-centered care, and the personal and professional growth that comes with following purpose-driven work in pediatric therapy.