When the Shift Never Ends with Tiffani Wallace

Guest: Tiffani Wallace, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-SEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/when-the-shift-never-endsJoin host Renee Garrett and guest Tiffani Wallace as they discuss burnout in the field of speech-language pathology. Tiffani shares her personal journey with burnout, highlighting its symptoms, causes, and actionable steps for managing it. The conversation covers advocating for better working conditions, setting boundaries, and the importance of self-care. Don't miss this insightful episode designed to help SLPs navigate the challenges of their demanding professions.Episode Timeline:00:00 Introduction and Disclosures01:41 Meet Our Guest: Tiffani Wallace02:50 Tiffani's Journey into Speech Pathology04:24 Discovering a Passion for Dysphagia06:10 Burnout in Healthcare: Tiffani's Experience09:29 Symptoms and Causes of Burnout12:49 Challenges in the Medical Field25:11 Balancing Work and Personal Life32:08 Reconnecting with Dysphagia34:08 The Importance of Self-Care35:38 Challenges in Healthcare Systems38:10 Advocacy and Professional Support41:23 Navigating Work-Life Balance52:37 Addressing Burnout and Productivity58:15 Setting Boundaries and Patient Communication01:00:47 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsAbout the Guest: Tiffani Wallace lives and works in Indiana with her two children. In her off-time from being a home health speech-language pathologist and writing her blog, “Dysphagia Ramblings”, along with sharing content on Instagram, she is running to football, wrestling, baseball, and visiting her daughter in college (which usually means dinner, soda bar, and Target). Tiffani has specialized in dysphagia for over 20 years, authoring the apps Dysphagia2Go, iScreen Aphasia, and Dysphagia Therapy, and has presented many courses.Mentioned in this episode:Register for the Aphasia Discourse Conference on June 7