Ever feel like you’re sprinting through your entire day—only to collapse when you get home because you've got nothing left to give? In this episode, we’re talking Buffer Time : the unsexy but essential productivity strategy you’re probably skipping. Especially if you’re an SLP with back-to-back sessions or a parent trying to herd small humans into the car without losing your mind. We’ll get into: What buffer time actually is (spoiler: it’s not “wasted” time) Why it’s especially important if you ...
Jul 08, 2025•12 min
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right as an SLP, but something in your gut is screaming this isn’t it ? Today's episode wraps up a 5-part Burnout Series with a topic that hits close to home: what to do when your job and your values are at war. If you’re staying in a position out of obligation, guilt, or fear of rocking the boat—even when every fiber of your being is saying “nope”—this one’s for you. I'm covering: What “misalignment” actually looks and feels like The sneaky ways it drains ...
Jul 01, 2025•28 min
Let’s talk about the tiny word that wrecks your nervous system: No. If you freeze, over-explain, or panic-text your friends anytime you set a boundary--welcome! You’re in good company. And this episode? It's your crash course in how to say no without the emotional hangover. Because spoiler: it’s not about just “being more assertive.” It’s about shifting the belief that saying yes is how you earn approval, acceptance, or worth. Inside This Episode: Why your brain thinks saying yes = being a “good...
Jun 24, 2025•17 min
If your calendar feels like it belongs to everyone but you — this episode is your reset button. In Part 3 of our burnout series, I'm walking you through how to identify your core values and needs (with a free downloadable resource!) and why they matter more than any time-blocking system ever will. Inside This Episode: Why burnout often stems from unmet needs , not just overwork The key difference between values and needs (and why you need both) What happens when your calendar ignores your core p...
Jun 17, 2025•25 min
You’re tired, snappy, and counting down the hours until the weekend. But is it really burnout, or is your job just out of alignment with your actual life? In this powerful second episode of the burnout series, I'm breaking down what burnout actually is (with definitions from WHO + SLP research) and how to figure out if your stress is coming from exhaustion, unmet needs, or the wrong job altogether. You’ll Learn: The 3 signs of burnout that go beyond “being tired” What it means to be misaligned a...
Jun 10, 2025•27 min
Welcome to Part 1 of our 5-part burnout series! In this episode, we’re starting at the root: identity. If you’re a high-achieving SLP (or OT or PT) who gets told you’re “a lifesaver,” “the only one who gets it,” or “the one who always says yes”... it’s time to ask: Is your job your entire identity? I'm covering: How well-meaning validation keeps us stuck in burnout The hidden cost of being the “fixer,” the “flexible one,” or the “overachiever” Why compliments feel good—but can trap us in people-...
Jun 03, 2025•25 min
In today's episode, I’m diving into how you can prep your schedule for summer—or any seasonal shift—without losing your mind (or your boundaries). Whether you're juggling camp pickups, new client requests, or shifting work hours, this episode will help you design a schedule that works for you first, not just everyone else. What You’ll Learn: Why mindset—not logistics—is often the biggest block to a balanced schedule How to identify your real priorities (and put them on the calendar first) Practi...
May 27, 2025•29 min
🥳 Can you believe it? 100 episodes of Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists! Whether you’ve been here since day one or just found me last week, I’m SO pumped you’re tuning in. To celebrate, I’m breaking down the 10 biggest lessons I’ve learned while shifting from speech pathologist to productivity coach, starting a new business, raising four kids, and juggling the beautiful chaos of real life. Join me as I share why time management is overrated, how perfectionism is just procrastination in ...
May 20, 2025•37 min
If you’re doom-scrolling on a Sunday with that tight feeling in your chest and a laundry list of “should haves” racing through your mind... you’re not alone. That creeping dread you feel? That’s the Sunday Scaries . In this episode, I'm putting them on blast—what they are, why they happen, and (most importantly) how to shut them down without spiraling. I’m sharing my go-to strategy: the Sunday Soft Start . This is not a three-hour planning marathon—it’s a 30-minute ritual that’s all about ground...
May 13, 2025•23 min
Let’s be honest: “self-care” has become one of those buzzwords that makes a lot of us roll our eyes. Who has time for massages and meditation when you’re buried under IEPs, emails, and session notes, am I right? This episode drops right before Mother’s Day—because whether you're a mom or just mothering everyone around you (hello, empaths--I see you), you’re probably not putting yourself on the list. And if you are , it might feel like one more thing you’re “supposed” to do. This episode is your ...
May 06, 2025•24 min
Ever feel like burnout is just part of the job ? Like it’s normal to be exhausted, behind, and running on empty — because that’s what you signed up for? Then you've got to hear this episode. In today’s episode, I’m getting real about the unspoken culture of our field — the one that trains us to sacrifice ourselves in the name of being “good” SLPs — and why that mindset has to change. (And spoiler alert: waiting for the system to fix itself isn’t the answer.) If you’re tired of surviving and read...
Apr 29, 2025•25 min
You’ve probably spent a lot of time (see what I did there 😉) trying to master your schedule... but what if time isn’t the problem? In this episode I'm unpacking the difference between time management and energy management — and why your to-do list may feel impossible even if you technically have the time to get it all done. \Spoiler alert: It's not just about time. It's about how you feel in the time you have. Whether you’re a private practice owner, school-based SLP, or balancing multiple role...
Apr 22, 2025•30 min
Do you ever look at your to-do list and feel completely paralyzed because everything feels important? Like if you don’t get all of it done, something will fall apart—at work, at home, or both!? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through a simple but powerful 3-step system to help you cut through the chaos and finally figure out what matters right now . Whether you’re juggling a million roles (SLP, parent, partner, business owner...) or just managing a very full brain, this method will help you ...
Apr 15, 2025•45 min
Are you constantly thinking about unfinished tasks while you're trying to focus (or relax)? 🧠 You're not alone! In this episode, we're diving deep into the sneaky productivity killer that's exhausting so many of us — open loops. I’ll explain exactly what open loops are, how they quietly drain your mental energy, and most importantly, how to finally close them (without getting sucked into rabbit holes or perfectionism). We'll tackle: ✅ The difference between open loops and healthy task managemen...
Apr 08, 2025•26 min
Feeling overwhelmed by never-ending tasks and unfinished projects? You’re not alone! In this episode, I'm sharing three major productivity killers that might be secretly sabotaging your time and focus. Whether you're constantly saying yes to everything, hopping from task to task, or falling into all-or-nothing thinking, this episode will help you break free from those habits and get going on that To Do List. I’m sharing practical, easy-to-implement strategies to help you regain control of your t...
Apr 01, 2025•31 min
Raise your hand if the last 90 days have felt like a blur. 🙋♀️🙋♂️ If you started the year strong but now feel like your goals are a distant memory , you are NOT alone. The truth? Most of us set goals, but we rarely take time to reflect, adjust, and reset. 💡 That’s where quarterly planning comes in. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through my exact quarterly review & planning process so you can: ✅ Look back at what’s working (and what’s not) ✅ Identify what’s draining your time & ...
Mar 25, 2025•31 min
Ever feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough? If you constantly catch yourself saying, “I should be more organized,” “I should be able to handle this workload,” or “I should be more productive,” this episode is for you. Today, we’re uncovering how ‘should’ thinking sneaks into your self-talk, drains your energy, and keeps you feeling stuck. You’ll learn how to recognize these sneaky thoughts, reframe them, and take back control of your time—without guilt or burnout. In This Episod...
Mar 18, 2025•28 min
💭 Ever catch yourself thinking “I’ll never get all this done” or “I’m just terrible at time management ?" If so, you’re not alone—and that little voice in your head might be holding you back more than you realize. In today's episode, I'm diving into self-talk and how it impacts your productivity as an SLP (or PT, OT—anyone juggling client care, documentation, and life!). I’m breaking down why the way you talk to yourself directly affects your time management, stress levels, and overall success....
Mar 11, 2025•32 min
Ever find yourself staring at a growing to-do list, knowing exactly what you should do—but just not feeling like doing it? You’re not alone. In this episode of Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists , I'm diving into why getting started is often the hardest part and, more importantly, how to break through that resistance. We’ll Cover: 🔹 The myth that motivation needs to come before action (spoiler: it doesn’t!) 🔹 How intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation affects task initiation 🔹 The “Action ...
Mar 04, 2025•30 min
Ever wondered why simple tasks seem to take forever ? That’s Parkinson’s Law at work—“tasks expand to fill the time available for their completion.” In this episode of Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists , I’m pulling back the curtain on how this sneaky time trap affects SLPs, OTs, and PTs, and—more importantly—how to break free from it. I’m sharing my personal journey with Parkinson’s Law, from the days when I let tasks balloon endlessly to how I’ve reshaped my approach to time management...
Feb 25, 2025•25 min
Ever notice that a task takes exactly as long as the amount of time you allow for it? That’s Parkinson’s Law in action! In today’s episode, I'm diving into this powerful time management principle and how it affects busy speech-language pathologists. If you’ve ever spent way too much time on documentation, session prep, or admin tasks—this episode is for you. I’ll break down what Parkinson’s Law is, why it happens, and most importantly, how to use it to your advantage to get your work done more e...
Feb 18, 2025•19 min
Have you ever found yourself scrambling at the last minute, feeling completely unprepared and overwhelmed? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing a simple but powerful shift that transformed my approach to transitions and my productivity—whether it’s planning for a treatment session, prepping for an IEP meeting, or tackling an evaluation report. What if taking just five minutes to prepare could completely change the way you show up? That’s exactly what happened for me, and today, I’m bre...
Feb 11, 2025•21 min
Today I'm sharing an often overlooked yet powerful strategy to help speech pathologists achieve their goals: visualization. Whether you're struggling to start a report, establish a new habit, or manage changes in your schedule, visualization can offer clarity about how to get there and a catalyst to get you started. Tune in to learn how this strategy can be applied to both personal and professional tasks/goals, and be sure to share your experiences in the SLP Support Group . To find out how I ca...
Feb 04, 2025•20 min
Today's podcast episode is from a Facebook Live training about how to prioritize documentation and report writing as a busy SLP. You'll learn: how to decide which reports to tackle first simple tips for working ahead time-saving productivity tools such as using voice-to-text why self-care is critical to report writing And if you want to meet the newest addition to my family, then be sure to pop in to the SLP Support Group so you can see his little cameo!! To find out how I can help you improve y...
Jan 28, 2025•26 min
As busy SLPs, we juggle lots of different responsibilities, from planning sessions, maintaining continuing education requirements, completing session notes, conducting evaluations, writing reports, preparing for IEP meetings...the list can feel endless! As a result, we struggle to decide what we should work on first. When everything feels like a priority, nothing is! Today, I'm sharing five things to help you determine how to prioritize your time as a busy SLP. Be sure to join the SLP Support Gr...
Jan 21, 2025•26 min
In this episode of the podcast, I’m sharing practical strategies to manage household responsibilities even when you're exhausted from back-to-back sessions and endless paperwork. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by chores or struggled to maintain a sense of order at home, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about: Setting a realistic baseline for home organization so your space feels calm, not chaotic. How to weave household tasks into your daily routine instead of letting them pile up. Why you s...
Jan 14, 2025•22 min
Find out how I can help you create work-life balance ! In the very first episode of 2025, I'm revealing the one thing that will completely transform the way you spend your time. Whether you're looking to shift your overall work-life balance, trying to stop bringing work home with you, or looking for a hot take on New Year's Resolutions, you'll walk away with the skills you need to take better control over your time. Make sure you join the SLP Support Group to learn more about this topic and lots...
Jan 07, 2025•25 min
**Join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for access to all the events and resources mentioned in today's episode!** Want to learn how to use ChatGPT to increase your productivity at home and at work? Let's go!! In today’s episode, I’m excited to share what’s coming up for speech pathologists in early 2025. I've got four incredible resources designed to support your productivity and work-life balance: Free Body Doubling Sessions – Partner up and boost your productivity together. Weekly Facebook L...
Dec 31, 2024•24 min
In today's episode, I'm reviewing the three most-downloaded episodes of the podcast, including why I believe these episodes were so popular and key takeaways from each one. Included are overviews of Episode 2 ('Break Free from All or Nothing Thinking') , Episode 64 ('Three Things You're Wasting Time on as a Busy SLP') , and Episode 6 ('Revolutionizing Clinical Practice with AI and Chat GPT') . PLUS I've got news!! I'm hosting a free masterclass on how to use ChatGPT to save time, so mark your ca...
Dec 24, 2024•19 min
In today's episode, I'm sharing a personal story of something that happened at home with my family and how it was an eye-opener on my work-life balance journey. Consider this a dose of tough love about the struggles many SLPs face with work-life balance. If it feels like you've tried all the time management strategies in the world and you just can't seem to "keep up," the answer just might be in this episode. But let me warn you--this is not going to be easy for some of you to hear. Tune in to d...
Dec 17, 2024•32 min
