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SLP Happy Hour
by Sarah
SLP Happy Hour is a podcast for caring SLPs who want more calm and less chaos in their workday. We are passionate about combating perfectionism and helping SLPs create stronger and healthier relationships with their work worlds, and to have more fun and calm at home. On the podcast, we talk about happiness, SLP lesson fails, easy (lazy) lessons, new habits, and tips and tricks for maintaining more SLP calm.
Episodes
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Ep 200: The 20 Most Important Lessons I’ve learned as an SLP
Welcome to the 200th episode of the SLP Happy Hour Podcast! This episode focuses on life and career lessons Sarah's learned during these 200 episodes. Listen on for: Trusting yourself 10% more How to remind yourself you are making an impact, even in a difficult system Focusing your energy to…
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Ep 199: AAC Systems & Support Through Coaching w/Brianna Hughes
In this interview with AAC Specialist Brianna Hughes, you'll learn: How to create systems around AAC for student success A coaching framework for introducing AAC to communication partners What to do when struggling with student engagement Resources Mentioned: AAC Courses and Resources:...
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Ep 198: The Autism Conversation: What We Say— and What Needs to Change
This two part episode explores: Using the SPIKES model as a useful tool to format conversations around the Autism evaluation and eligibility process within the educational setting Systems-wide changes SLPs need to support families through this process As it stands now, the Autism evaluation…
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197: How the SPIKES Protocol Can Improve Difficult Conversations w/Dr Jennifer Hanners Gutierrez
In this interview with Dr Jennifer Hanners Gutierrez, there's an exploration of the SPIKES protocol, which comes from the medical word and gives touch points for sharing difficult news with the students/clients and families we work with. Jennifer's substack:...
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Ep 196: Navigating Conversations with Advocates w/ Sarah Bishop
In this interview with SLP Sarah Bishop, topics covered include: What it's like to work on a military base Tips for working with advocates The range of advocates available, and varying motivations that may impact their work How to care for yourself after a difficult meeting How to remember that…
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Ep 195: Navigating Difficult Feedback
In this episode, Sarah shares perspectives on managing difficult feedback as an SLP, including from bosses, parents, teachers and the families we work with. Points of discussion include: shrinking the ego, zooming out, taking a neutral third-party perspective, and more. For show notes, visit:...
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Ep 194: Leaving Private Practice for the Schools w/ Kristen Powell
In this episode, SLP Kristen Powell discusses the challenges of her former AAC private practice, and how she found satisfaction returning to the school system. Kristen on IG Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/194
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Ep 194: 3 Tips for Burnout & Imposter Syndrome
This episode covers three tips for imposter syndrome and burnout including: My job is not the most important thing in life Over work and over preparation doesn’t lead to better results Make good mistakes Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/194
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Ep 193: IEP Meeting Tips
This episode includes 5 IEP Tips including: Dealing with interruptions Giving the team clarity on how the meeting will be run and time paramaters How to facilitate parent input Staying on time and on agenda What to do with conflict Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/193
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Ep 192: High School Speech Sessions w/ Leah Brakebill
In this episode with High School SLP Leah Brakebill, a full-time High School SLP, you'll learn: Solutions for common challenges with high school therapy (i.e. teachers not sending students, students skipping, students using phones/airpods during speech) Language Intervention sessions at the High...
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Ep 191: Harsh Truths about the SLP Workplace
In this solo episode, Sarah discusses work lessons she's learned the hard way so that you don't have to, including: You decide the pace of your work and how much you have to give Be cautious of workplace friendships Acknowledge there will always be too much work to do Accept (and change) the bad,...
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Ep 190: Making Boundaries Clear w/ Dr Klaire Brumbaugh
In this episode with Dr Klaire Brumbaugh, we discuss: Prioritization at work Determining your work "buckets" and how that helps you say no Making boundaries clear Finding joy Dr B on Instagram Show notes: www.slphappyhour/show-notes/190
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Ep 189: Why I Made a Job Change & What's Next
In this solo episode, Sarah talks about (mostly) closing her private practice and 11 indicators that showed her it was time for a change. Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/189
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Ep 188: Sketch and Speak
In this interview with Dr Amy Peterson, she shares a language intervention for comprehension called Sketch and Speak, designed for grades 3+. This episode covers: Who is the intervention for? What kind of readings were used? What are the aids for comprehension? How did students summarize the...
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Ep 187: A Complexity Approach Primer
In this episode, Sarah covers basic Q and A about the complexity approach, including: Who is it for? What is the theory behind it? How do you implement it? ...And more! For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/187
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Ep 186: Fun and Effective Prek Therapy w/ Kelly Vess
In this episode, the discussion centers on: Taking a “whole” child approach to your SLP sessions Choosing complex targets (for speech and language) Incorporating movement in session for more gains Choosing effective goals/targets For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/186
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Ep 185: A Niche Literacy Private Practice w/ Becky McArthur of We Communicate
Today we have a special guest, owner of a Canadian private practice (Ontario-area), Becky McArthur of We Communicate. In this episode, topics discussed include: How Becky opened up her niche (private pay) private practice Systems within We Communicate Creating a private practice that serves your...
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Ep 184: Adolescent Stuttering w/Sara Serota
In this episode with guest Sara Serota, topics discussed include: Robust assessments for stuttering within the school system Determining educational impact Counseling students Coaching communication partners ...and more For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/184
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Ep 183: Creating Longevity in Your SLP Career, Perfectionism & Trusting the Way You Practice w/Kelly Harvill
In this episode with Kelly Harvill from Speaking of Images, discussion topics include: Kelly's job as an early childhood evaluator comparing yourself with other SLPs trusting yourself to practice "your way," even if the way you practice is different from others knowing that if others practice...
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Ep 182: Play-Based Speech Sound Sessions for Prek w/Deborah Brooks
In this episode, SLP Deborah Brooks shares how to create verbal play-based routines to support speech sound development for preschoolers. Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/182
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Ep: 181 Play-Based Sessions for Prek Language w/Deborah Brooks
In this episode, Deborah Brooks shares tips for creating play-based language sessions for preschoolers that hold short attention spans and are effective ways to grow language skills. Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/181
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Ep 180: Discussing the telepractice model with parents who are skeptical
In this episode with SLP Rachel Braga, we'll answer questions like: How can we discuss telepractice with parents who are skeptical of the model? As remote SLPs, how can we develop relationship with onsite teams? For parents who are resistant to trying the first session - what are ways to reduce...
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Ep 179: Our Favorite Places to Travel w/Sarie Wu
In this episode, former SLP Happy Hour cohost Sarie Wu returns to share some updates about her job, and at timestamp 6:45 Sarie and Sarah discuss travel. Sarie has traveled in 21 countries and discusses some recommended international destinations to travel. Sarah shares some places to travel…
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Ep 178: Your Grad School Questions Answered w/ Nikki Hunjan
In this cohosted episode with Nikki Hunjan (Teach Speech 365), we discuss: Do SLPs lean too heavily on the presonal practice/experience corner of the EBP triangle? How did we prepare for the praxis? What are the parts of being an SLP graduate school didn't prepare us for? ...and more Full show...
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Ep 177: Transitioning from Private Practice to Telepractice - Your Questions Answered
In this episode Sarah shares her job transition from working full time in her own clinic to working full-time (remote) telepractice. In this episode: Why the job change? How is it going? Has the setting transition helped your work-life balance? What is the income difference? What equipment did…
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Ep 176: Creating Values for the Year Ahead & Separating Identity From Work
In this episode, Sarah shares: The difference between values and goals How to develop values (step by step) for the year ahead How to use values to guide actions And more For full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/176 Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Review the podcast:...
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Ep 175: New Year's Goals - 10 Lessons I've Learned
In this solo episode, Sarah shares 10 lessons to reflect on before creating your New Year's Goals, so that you can start the New Year with a bit more self kindness, including: Before you add something in, take something away Determine if you are in a season of growth or a season of maintenance…
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Ep 174: Life Updates, Lazy Lessons & What We Aren't Prioritizing This Season w/Nikki Hunjan
In this cohosted episode (which is more on the chatty side), Nikki and Sarah share: Life updates: Nikki shares her children's progress in speech therapy, Sarah shares her frustration to make progress on what she thought would be an easy goal Lazy lessons: easy lessons to try this month As things...
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Ep 173: 5 Myths about Child-Led Sessions with Alexandria Zachos
Would you like to learn more about child-led therapy sessions? In this interview with Alexandria Zachos, we discuss some myths of child-led sessions including: You can't measure progress in child-led sessions Child-led sessions are a free for all You can't do groups with child-led sessions ...and...
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Ep 172: What does it mean to be a “good enough” SLP?
What does it mean to be a “good enough” SLP? In this episode, Sarah shares 5 things being a “good enough” SLP means to her, and encourages you to make your own list of what being an imperfectly good SLP means to you. Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/172 Review the podcast
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Ep 171: Leaving a School Job Midyear w/ Megan Berning
Have you ever considered leaving a school job mid-year? Although it's not ideal, sometimes circumstances become such that we might feel like it becomes the only option. This episode discusses: Signs it's time to leave a job Megan's experience of leaving a school job midyear What happened with the...
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Ep 170: Am I Leaving Private Practice?
In this episode, Sarah shares some big work changes she’s making, as well as why private practice might not be for everyone. Review the Podcast Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/170
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Ep 169: Early AAC Learners w/Sara Ware
In this episode, SLP Sara Ware (Instagram) shares tips for guiding families and learners through the early stages of the AAC process, including: Work with families to determine goals Determine daily routines as opportunities to model language Meet the family where they are at Ask open-ended...
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Ep 168: 7 Tips for Navigating Through Difficult Feedback
As speech language pathologists, many of us got into this work to help people. This can make it difficult when we receive criticism and feedback - especially from the families of the students we work with. In this episode, you’ll learn 7 tips for navigating difficult feedback conversations with...
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Ep 167: 5 Tips for Building a Sustainable SLP Career with Kim from Activity Tailor
n this episode with Kim Lewis from Activity Tailor, we discuss 5 ways to build a sustainable SLP career. ✅ 5 Tips for Building a Sustainable SLP Career Communicate with caregivers, don’t put pressure for progress all on your own shoulders. Identify what “good enough” work for you means and what...
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Ep 166: Burnout - What's Worked For Me & 7 Suggestions to Separate Work from Identity
In this solo episode, Sarah shares 7 ways to separate work from identity, which can help SLPs tend to burnout and recover. Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/166
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Ep 165: 5 Ways to Get Private Practice Clients
In this quick solo episode, Sarah shares 5 ways to get clients for your private practice. Private practice coaching for SLPs: www.slphappyhour.com/coach Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/165 Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter
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Ep 164: Private Practice for Prek SSDs: Suzanne from Playing Speech
In this episode, Sarah and Suzanne Aldrich discuss Suzanne's private practice - focusing on Speech Sound Disorders (SSDs) for the birth-5 population. Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/164 Suzanne on IG Functional Words for Apraxia Resource
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Ep 163: SLP Perspectives on Separating Work from Identity w/Nikki Hunjan & Danielle Guenther
:31In this varied interview with Danielle Guenther and Nikki Hunjan (and host Sarah), the trio discusses: The emotions and caring that go into this work Separating your identity from your job The amount of money and time SLPs spend of their own for this career ...and more Time Stamps (0:00) Intro…
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Ep 163: Effective Treatments for SSD & Managing SSD Overwhelm w/Klaire Brumbaugh
In this episode w/ Klaire Brumbaugh (IG: slpwithdr.b), the following topics are discussed: Managing treatment overwhelm (all the SSD approaches!) Choosing an SSD approach Are we supposed to do these approaches as outlined in the studies? How do we implement them in the real world of therapy...
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Ep 179: Our Favorite Places to Travel w/Sarie Wu
In this episode with SLP Happy Hour former Podcast Host Sarie Wu, we discuss some updates from Sarie, and then around minute (5:00) start discussing our favorite places to travel. Sarie discusses international destinations, as she's traveled to 21 countries. Sarah shares some of her favorite US...
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Ep 162: 10 Helpful Toys for Late Talkers & Tips for Play-Based Sessions
In this episode, Sarah shares toys she uses for toddlers and preschoolers with expressive language delay. You will also learn TONS of play-based ideas for using these toys in early sessions. Links: Full Show Notes Late Talkers E-Book Blog post that accompanies this episode
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Ep 161: School SLPs - Navigating Demands, Remembering Your Impact & Making Changes
This episode covers what it's like to work in the schools as a speech language pathologist. Guests Rachel Archambault and Megan Stewart do a deep dive into creating a sustainable career as a school SLP. Whether you are new to the profession or are a seasoned SLP, this thoughtful discussion…
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Ep 160: SLPs Without Children - What To Say and Do, What To Avoid & Are We Still Good SLPs?
This interview with Crystal Lara-Nava and Sara Serota is wide ranging and covers: How to support yourself and advocate for yourself as an SLP without children What To Say & What Not To Say Are we still good SLPs? Can we understand the full SLP experience without children? (The short answer: yes.)…
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Ep 159: Things We've Learned About Working Through Imposter Syndrome w/Emily Cohen & Nikki Hunjan
Are you an SLP dealing with imposter syndrome? In this panel discussion with host Sarah and guests Emily Cohen (Tandem Speech) and Nikki Hunjan (Teach Speech 365), you’ll hear more about the topic from practicing SLPs. Topics Discussed: What is Imposter Syndrome (IS) and what is it’s history?…
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Ep 158: Private Practice Myths vs Reality w/ Cass Kim
Are you an SLP interested in opening a private practice? Or, are you curious about what it might be like to own your own private practice? In this Episode, Sarah interviews Cass Kim of Central Oahu Speech as they discuss the myths versus realities of owning your own practice. Time Stamps 0:00…
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Ep 157: What We Wish We Knew About Making Career Transitions w/Rinki Varindani Desai
In this episode with medical SLP Rinki Varindani Desai, we discuss: How do you know when it's time to make a career transition? How can you work past fear of the unknown? What is a good first step when you know you want to make a change, but don't know what that change should be? For more on…
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Ep 156: Ultimate Fall (Spooky, Cozy) Reading Guide
Links for books mentioned: https://amzn.to/3rczOc0 (Affiliate Link) Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/156 Books Mentioned and Time Stamps: 3:57 Mexican Gothic 4:43 Anatomy a Love Story 6:15 The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches 7:04 Lost Coast Literary 8:00 Murder in an Irish...
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Ep 155: What I've Learned about Implementing a Cancellation Policy at my Private Practice
Do you have a private practice? Are you considering opening one? Canceled appointments can be frustrating as they reduce your income - especially when they are late notice. So, let's make a plan to address this common issue. In this episode, Sarah walks you through specific situations in which...
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Ep 154: Our Favorite Books to Use in Speech Sessions w/Prek & Elementary Students w/ Megan Stewart
In this episode with Megan Stewart from Sensible Literacy, we discuss: Our favorite books for prek, early elementary and later elementary Our favorite books for interests (space, dinosaurs, trains) For full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/154
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
SLP Happy Hour is a podcast for caring SLPs who want more calm and less chaos in their workday. We are passionate about combating perfectionism and helping SLPs create stronger and healthier relationships with their work worlds, and to have more fun and calm at home. On the podcast, we talk about happiness, SLP lesson fails, easy (lazy) lessons, new habits, and tips and tricks for maintaining more SLP calm.
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