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SLP Happy Hour

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.

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  • September 17 · 22 min

    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 where it'll grow (the 80/20 rule and how it applies to speech therapy) ...and more Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/200

  • September 3 · 42 min

    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: https://www.briannahughesslp.com/ Tell Me Curriculum: https://www.attainmentcompany.com/tell-me-program AAC In the Cloud: https://www.aacconference.com/ Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/199 Review the show: http://bit.ly/2kM2JPQ SLP Happy Hour on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/slp-happy-hour Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/slphappyhour

  • May 7 · 35 min

    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 process in the preschool and school-age population is overwhelming for parents to navigate. What doesn't help? As SLPs, graduate school didn't prepare many of us for these conversations, and many of us don't have the supports we need at work to truly spend the time we need educating and supporting families through this process. This episode provides a framework for structuring conversations with families (SPIKES protocol) with examples tailored towards the educational eligibility process, and ideas for how workplaces can better support SLPs through the pre-assessment, evaluation, and eligibility process so we (as SLPs) have the time and resources we need to better support families through this evaluation and eligibility process.

  • April 9 · 45 min

    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: https://open.substack.com/pub/jenniferhannersgutierrez Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/197 Review the show: http://bit.ly/2kM2JPQ SLP Happy Hour on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/slp-happy-hour

  • March 12 · 38 min

    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 you are making a difference For full show notes and transcript visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/196 Review the podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c SLP Happy Hour Teachers Pay Teachers Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/slp-happy-hour

  • February 12 · 23 min

    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: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/195 Please consider supporting the SLP Happy Hour store on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/slp-happy-hour

  • January 8 · 13 min

    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

  • Dec 18, 2025 · 31 min

    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

  • Dec 4, 2025 · 40 min

    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 School Level - what does she do? Running student-directed Autism groups for adolescents More about Leah's relaxed and intuitive therapy style Leah's perspective on being a busy public school SLP - and recognizing that what you are doing is enough Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/192

  • Nov 20, 2025 · 20 min

    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, but also acknowledge the good ...and more show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/191

  • Nov 6, 2025 · 37 min

    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

  • Oct 23, 2025 · 17 min

    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

  • Oct 9, 2025 · 42 min

    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 passage? How can we implement this intervention? For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/188

  • Sep 18, 2025 · 24 min

    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

  • Sep 4, 2025 · 55 min

    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

  • Jun 12, 2025 · 36 min

    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 needs Preparing families for intervention by compassionately having difficult conversations Resources for SLPS who'd like to learn more about literacy For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/185

  • May 22, 2025 · 46 min

    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

  • May 8, 2025 · 29 min

    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 differently, that isn't necessarily better Kelly's experience being in the profession for 30 years, and her thoughts on creating a rewarding, long-term career as an SLP Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/183 More on Kelly: www.speakingofimages.com

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