SLP Happy Hour

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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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Ep 165: 5 Ways to Get Private Practice Clients

May 09 2024 11 mins  
In this quick solo episode, Sarah shares 5 ways to get clients for your private practice.Private practice coaching for SLPs: www.slphappyhour.com/coachShow Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/165Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

Ep 164: Private Practice for Prek SSDs: Suzanne from Playing Speech

Apr 17 2024 48 mins  
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/164Suzanne on IG (https://www.instagram.com/playingspeech/)Functional Words for Apraxia Resource (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Apraxia-Bundle-Functional-Practice-for-K-3-5

Ep 163: SLP Perspectives on Separating Work from Identity w/Nikki Hunjan & Danielle Guenther

Apr 03 2024 25 mins  
: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 moreTime Stamps(0:00) Intro & Our Careers so Far(2:13) Clinic vs Schools: Pros and Cons(5:23) Life Changes & Job C

Ep 163: Effective Treatments for SSD & Managing SSD Overwhelm w/Klaire Brumbaugh

Mar 20 2024 41 mins  
In this episode w/ Klaire Brumbaugh (IG: slpwithdr.b (https://www.instagram.com/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 sessions? Show NotesFull show notes at: www.sl

Ep 162: 10 Helpful Toys for Late Talkers & Tips for Play-Based Sessions

Mar 05 2024 11 mins  
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 (https://www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/162)Late Talkers E-Book (https://www.slphappyhour.com/shop/latetalkersebook)Blog post that accompanies this episode (https://www.sl

Ep 161: School SLPs - Navigating Demands, Remembering Your Impact & Making Changes

Feb 21 2024 44 mins  
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 covers:✔️ pros and cons of working in the school setting ✔️ advocating for yourself a

Ep 160: SLPs Without Children - What To Say and Do, What To Avoid & Are We Still Good SLPs?

Jan 18 2024 39 mins  
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.) 'Full Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/160 (www.slphappyhour.com/show-no

Ep 159: Things We've Learned About Working Through Imposter Syndrome w/Emily Cohen & Nikki Hunjan

Dec 01 2023 34 mins  
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?* What are different ways IS presents itself in the early stages?* What can we do about

Ep 158: Private Practice Myths vs Reality w/ Cass Kim

Nov 15 2023 41 mins  
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 Stamps0:00 Intro0:40 Cass’s Books 3:31 Myth 1: You need to see students 40 hours per week to be full ti

Ep 157: What We Wish We Knew About Making Career Transitions w/Rinki Varindani Desai

Oct 05 2023 49 mins  
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 Rinki, visit the show notes or follow the STEP Community or Rinki on Instagam. (https://w