As SLPs, we work to create safe environments for our learners to communicate. We discuss pronouns and inclusive language in this interview episode with @lavender.slp, where we discuss: Is it an SLPs role to teach pronouns? What does discussing pronouns with younger clients versus older clients look like? How can we create a safe space in our sessions for all our learners? What are three simple things we can to TODAY to get started with this? This interview is full of practical information. We lo...
May 21, 2020•41 min
Are you struggling with making a decision? Waffling between a few options? Do you tend to overthink decisions? This episode outlines our best tips for making decisions, based on our favorite TED Talks about decision making. Listen in for clarity on a big decision you need to make. Also - Sarah shares a hiking encounter with a few black bears. Sarie shares her love for frozen bananas and chocolate sauce. The cohosts share a lazy lesson with a favorite app for working on functional language. Sarie...
May 14, 2020•38 min
Are you dealing with stress? Curious about going to therapy? In this podcast episode, we answer your questions about going to therapy, including: - How to find a therapist - How much therapy might cost - What online options for therapy are like - Examples of what a therapy session might look like Listen in to this episode, where we answer your questions about this topic. The cohosts also discuss their self care confessions and a heart-warming speech therapy story. For full show notes, visit: www...
May 07, 2020•26 min
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 we are trying to create, and tips and tricks for maintaining more SLP calm. Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/66
Apr 16, 2020•39 min
In this bonus solo episode, Sarah talks about the current Covid-19 pandemic, including updates from the hosts, what Sarah's reading, and thoughts for moving forward during this time of collective grief. For show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/bonussolo1
Apr 10, 2020•16 min
This episode is a great listen for anyone looking for more stress management techniques for when things feel really tough. In this episode, the cohosts discuss what to do in a difficult week, what they are currently reading, and what “precrastinating” is, and it’s implications for SLPs at work and at home. Sarah shares examples of her toughest week in recent memory, and both cohosts share what they do when they just need to take a mental health day (or afternoon) to take a break from whatever is...
Apr 09, 2020•36 min
Looking to find more time as a busy SLP?In this episode we share how to do a time audit and discover time "in the margins" to feel less hurried and stressed. We also share family news - as we've gotten listener requests to share family updates as our families grow this year. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/64
Apr 02, 2020•22 min
On this episode, the cohosts discuss how to reduce your screen time, a real-life example of SLP Shaming and what it is and what to do when you get SLP Shamed. Sarah shares a lesson gone wrong which involves becoming “The Balloon Boss” and she sings the balloon song she made up at her clinic. The co-hosts also discuss a lazy lesson that gets the student’s community involved, and if you are an “asker” or a “guesser” and how knowing the answer might strengthen your relationships and build your happ...
Mar 19, 2020•39 min
This episode is all about how to get started with transgender voice therapy! In this episode we interview Tina, who is known on YouTube and Instagram as The Voice Stylist. Tina owns a private practice where she focuses on gender affirming voice therapy, and discusses how as SLPs, assisting our clients in moving forward into their own authentic voice to express themselves allows them to show to the world more of who they truly are, and to be heard, seen, and known. For full show notes, visit: www...
Mar 12, 2020•33 min
In this episode, you'll learn tips for choosing your CEUs, and what to keep in mind when navigating an SLP job transition. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/61
Mar 05, 2020•40 min
In this episode, the cohosts discuss the myth of work-life balance, and things adding to their happiness in their SLP work worlds and home worlds as well with a list of their favorite things. For full show notes (including the list), visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/60
Feb 20, 2020•31 min
In this podcast episode, the cohosts share advice for early career SLPs. The cohosts share their favorite parts of being an SLP. They share what they did wrong, what they wish they’d done instead, and advice for moving forward. The cohosts also answer a listener question about SLP isolation. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/59 For the freebies that go with our episodes: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter...
Feb 13, 2020•30 min
The cohosts ask their husbands: What three words describe your wife? How would you describe in your own words what an SLP does? What is the most challenging part about being married to an SLP? What is the best part about being married to an SLP? What is it like to be married to an entrepreneurial SLP who always has new ideas and passions? What is it like to be married to an SLP student? What can you expect? What is it like to be married to a CF? As SLPs, how can burnout and fatigue impact our ab...
Feb 06, 2020•33 min
In this episode, the cohosts share books they love, advice for SLPs who feel like sometimes they are “too nice” and their current SLP struggle. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/57
Jan 30, 2020•22 min
This interview episode with Rachel Archambault from The PTSD SLP discusses five tips for being proactive with your mental health. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/56
Jan 23, 2020•40 min
In this episode, the co-hosts discuss Happiness Habits that Work and their experiment with 50% Fridays, and what that means. For full show notes (and all the links) visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/55
Jan 16, 2020•30 min
Are you looking for advice for having your best winter break yet? Want to be able to slow things down and have more fun this Winter Break? This episode - How to Chill Out This Winter Break - contains SLP advice for having your best break yet. Want more from SLP Happy Hour? ( www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter)
Dec 12, 2019•28 min
In this solo episode, Sarah shares why you might want to re-consider being a generalist as an SLP and the pros and cons of keeping things general. Want more SLP Happy Hour?( www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter)
Dec 05, 2019•15 min
In this solo episode Sarah shares her experience with trying to be more productive, and how it has given her more stress, more overwhlem, and more to dos. So we say - down with productivity! The book that inspired this episode was Company of One, and are things Sarah has learned about productivity: 1. Multitasking doesn’t work 2. Task switching wastes time 3. We work harder than previous generations (and longer), and aren’t getting more work done Do you have a tip for getting more focused work t...
Nov 21, 2019•11 min
This podcast episode is all about preparing for the year ahead and winding down from 2019. How was 2019 for you? This year has been a doozie for both of us - and we discuss details of that in this episode, as well as what we are looking forward to in 2020. Also in this episode: -what to do when you feel burnout over too many house guests -a lazy lesson to teach children to be a gracious receiver of gifts -what are you "tolerating"? And, a self-care challenge to get rid of low-level frustrations ...
Nov 14, 2019•41 min
In this episode, the co-hosts share 10 easy lessons focused on older learners - specifically middle school students (although these lessons are great for Grade 3+). Want a printable of these lessons? They will be emailed to our newsletter list as the episode airs, and then they will go in our freebies vault for newsletter subscribers to access at any time. If you aren’t on the list, get on it here: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Review us https://apple.co/2PuZc8c Our Facebook Group https://www....
Nov 08, 2019•22 min
In this episode, Sarah talks about navigating change and taking your time. This episode is a great listen for: SLP students New SLPs SLPs considering a job or setting change SLPs starting a side gig or side hustle There’s also a freebie that goes with this episode for newsletter subscribers - a list of our favorite quotes about growth and change. To get access, sign up for our newsletter. Want more SLP Happy Hour? For behind the scenes info and freebies: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Review us...
Oct 17, 2019•10 min
In this episode, we interview Rebecca Reinking of Adventures in Speech Pathology. In this conversation, we discuss: -What it means to Rebecca to be 80% happy -Her work in Samoa, Australia, and the US -What it’s like to work in another country -Rebecca’s secret love of _______ (she’s got them all over her house!) -Starting a side gig, and giving it time For more on Rebecca, visit her blog at: http://adventuresinspeechpathology.com/ Want more SLP Happy Hour? For behind the scenes info and freebies...
Oct 10, 2019•44 min
This episode explores how the productivity, efficiency, multitasking, and optimization mindset can impact burnout for the millennial generation at work. How can being a Millennial impact your happiness at work? What are your strengths and weaknesses at work? By understanding some common traits of this generation, you can better understand how you can be happier at work and home. Discussion topics include: Millennial errand paralysis Social media and this generation Being bored and relaxing - and...
Oct 03, 2019•24 min
In this very special interview episode, we interview author Ellie Alexander about her journey from SLP to mystery author. In this interview, Ellie shares why she left the profession, how she got started writing, and a self care challenge for you. Want to connect with Ellie Alexander? On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ellie_alexander/?hl=en On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elliealexanderauthor/ On YouTube https://bit.ly/2KVRcbO The First Book in Ellie’s Bakeshop Mysteries: Meet Your Bake...
Sep 19, 2019•36 min
In this podcast episode, the co-hosts share times when caring for their own mental health has been difficult, and tips for maintaining your own mental health as a caring professional. Listen in for heartfelt stories about mental health in this profession and some tips that have helped the cohosts focus on their mental health -and times when they haven’t. This episode also includes a question for potential perfectionists. What type of perfectionist are you? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog...
Sep 12, 2019•31 min
This episode explores self doubt for SLPs, and how to get more efficient at lesson planning. The co-hosts describe times in their career where they’ve felt self doubt (including setting changes and first jobs). Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-happy-hour/id1342995231?mt=2 The co-hosts also answer a listener question - How can I (as a new SLP) save time lesson planning and get faster at it? Mentioned - the Fly Lady Cleaning Checklist http://www.flylady.net/ Rev...
Sep 05, 2019•31 min
Introducing SLP Life Happens a solo episode series with Sarah! In today’s episode Sarah is talking about imposter syndrome. Have you ever experienced self-doubt, feeling like somehow you are a fraud or not good enough? Most of us feel imposter syndrome at some point in our profession. Sarah shares about times when she has experienced these feelings and offers tips to deal with these feelings when they pop up.
Jun 27, 2019•18 min
Did you meet your goals for 2019? Did Sarie and Sarah? In this episode the cohosts follow-up on how they’re both doing with meeting their goals for 2019. Spoiler alert: neither got 100% and they get real about it in their discussion. What follows is a collection of listener favorite segments including lazy lessons for phonology and articulation, SLP life hacks, and lessons gone wrong! Review us: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c Newsletter and Freebies: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter...
Jun 20, 2019•35 min
This episode starts with a discussion of what’s up what’s down. Sarie talks about a change in school assignments for next year, and Sarah talks about the joy of sending voice text messages that are pep talks to friends. Sarie also shares an SLP Life Hack to improve your physical and mental health - and your relationship with your sweetheart. Sarah is adopting and is ready to talk about it on the podcast! This is a very special and personal episode for SLP Happy Hour. Sarah opens up to our listen...
Jun 01, 2019•38 min
