Burn It Down, Build It Better

An episode of the Fix SLP: Advocacy & Accountability in Speech-Language Pathology podcast, hosted by Dr. Jeanette Benigas | SLP, Advocate, PhD, titled "Burn It Down, Build It Better" was published on April 15, 2025 and runs 45 minutes.

April 15, 2025 ·45m · Fix SLP: Advocacy & Accountability in Speech-Language Pathology

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Summary

What would you build if ASHA disappeared tomorrow? This week, we're rewriting the rules of our profession—from the dues to leadership to culture—with bold, unapologetic ideas for what a better SLP organization could look like.We're talking transparent budgets, free CEUs, mental health access, and an end to credential gatekeeping. Dr. Jeanette Benigas. SLP and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, pinpoint the flaws in the current system and lay out a vision for one that actually serves clinicians. From hilarious rants in nursing home closets to raw truths about burnout and bureaucracy, this episode is the rallying cry for every SLP who's ever thought, "There has to be a better way."If you're ready to burn it down and build it better, this is the episode you share. 💥Want to earn some PDHs or CEUs with a discount? Find our most up-to-date promo codes and discounts here.Want to lead or join your state team? Email your name and state to [email protected] a sustaining partner to support our work.Follow us on Instagram.Find all our information at fixslp.com and sign up for our email list to be alerted to new episodes and content.Email us at [email protected] a message on our Minivan Meltdown line! ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode Description

What would you build if ASHA disappeared tomorrow? This week, we're rewriting the rules of our profession—from the dues to leadership to culture—with bold, unapologetic ideas for what a better SLP organization could look like.

We're talking transparent budgets, free CEUs, mental health access, and an end to credential gatekeeping. Dr. Jeanette Benigas. SLP and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, pinpoint the flaws in the current system and lay out a vision for one that actually serves clinicians. From hilarious rants in nursing home closets to raw truths about burnout and bureaucracy, this episode is the rallying cry for every SLP who's ever thought, "There has to be a better way."

If you're ready to burn it down and build it better, this is the episode you share. 💥

Want to earn some PDHs or CEUs with a discount? Find our most up-to-date promo codes and discounts here.

Want to lead or join your state team? Email your name and state to [email protected].
Become a sustaining partner to support our work.
Follow us on Instagram.
Find all our information at fixslp.com and sign up for our email list to be alerted to new episodes and content.
Email us at [email protected].
Leave a message on our Minivan Meltdown line!

★ Support this podcast ★