Save Your Spoon

This episode is more on the educational side! It focuses on WHAT AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) is, WHO we use it with, and HOW to incorporate it into everyday routines. If you're new here, my name is Natalie, and I adore working with toddlers and children on their language skills. I use a parent-focused approach, incorporating trauma-informed care, recognizing health challenges, and using a neuroaffirming appro...

Masking is a learned behavior picked up as an adaptive measure. It's the act of hiding and suppressing your true thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to fit in or avoid negative experiences. Often, it becomes maladaptive in practice since we can lose track of how we truly feel. In this episode, we discuss some neuroscience behind masking, common symptoms, and neuroscience-backed measures to tackle it. This is heavy on the n...

This podcast episode highlights my personal story with self-sabotage. Bringing awareness is the first way to combat your fear of success. This podcast highlights signs, the psychology behind it, my story, and FUNCTIONAL ways to go above your fear.

Core Values: https://jamesclear.com/core-values

Self Sabotage Pattern Tracker: https://exultant-grass-f41.notion.site/10571d73d4d280cb9c9ffccd7649fcf6?v=fff71d73d4d281d786a0000c8c6c0f7...

On this episode, I interviewed Samantha Holzschu M.S. OTR/L, founder and owner of Lakeside SPOT (Specialized Pediatric Occupational Therapy). Samantha is the Co-Chair of the Sensory Integration and Processing SIS for the Illinois Occupational Therapy Board. She is also working on receiving her Executive Functioning Micro-Credential to further her specialty in executive dysfunction (one of my interests!). Samantha shines a light on ...

Discover how to enrich your life with Emma Provenzano's inspiring story. As a former interpreter in special education, Emma has successfully transitioned to speech-language pathology, offering valuable insights to parents, speech therapists, and anyone looking to improve their lives. In this episode, Emma shares her mindset tools, and how CBD can help regulate and supplement your life, ultimately helping you become the person y...

I am no stranger to burnout. I had to connect with Dr. Angelyn Franks, burnout consultant, content creator, and fellow speech-language pathologist.

Angelyn guides us through the subtle indicators that may signal burnout's onset, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and proactive measures. Drawing from her expertise, she offers practical strategies for integrating mindfulness into daily routines, empowering clinicians t...

Do you ever feel like something is missing in your life? A lack of purpose can bring unpleasant feelings. But you have the power to change that. Take a moment to reassess what's working and what's not. Reflect on what brings you joy and fulfillment. I recently went through this process and discovered my passion for education and helping others. It was a powerful realization that led me to rebrand my blog to nataliemariesl...

In today's interview, we will be talking to Olly from Concussion Recovered. Having suffered from a concussion myself, which caused me to be out of school for six months and forced me to retrain myself to learn, I have realized that my experience is not as uncommon as I thought. In this episode, Olly shares his experience and research on concussion recovery. He has created a community that helps others in similar situations, mak...

In this episode, I speak to Danny Miguel with the World Stop Stuttering Association. Stuttering consists of various types of dysfluencies, including repeating parts of words (repetitions), stretching a sound out for a long time (prolongations), or having a hard time getting a word out (blocks). After a 700-page book, Danny found a new perspective that saved his outlook on life. He speaks about his difficult speech therapy journey a...

This episode is an ode to my mother, one of the best caregivers I have ever seen. I delve into the challenges of caregiving fatigue, offer strategies for mastering doctor visits, and explore transformative mindset shifts. Join me as I navigate the intricate landscape of caregiving with expert advice and real-life anecdotes. Tune in for invaluable insights to enhance your caregiving journey and improve your overall well-being.

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Are your needs being met? This episode focuses on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. When you are trying to grow and be bigger than yourself, you need to evaluate if your basic needs are met. These breaks in the foundation can be why it has been more difficult to show up as the person you want to be! Our affirmation this week was also a long one! It focuses on multiple phrases to help embed into your brain your end goal.

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Although I have dealt with my share of autoimmune and migraine struggles, I have found healing through connecting with others and sharing love. By offering a kind gift to someone else and staying present in the moment, I have discovered that I am more than my illness. The beauty of selflessness has been a powerful source of inspiration in my journey towards healing.

Combatting Depression Podcast Episode: https://podcasters.spo...

Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and feel emotions has made me a better clinician, student, friend, and partner. My interactions are richer. I feel more confident in how I move and interact with the world. The thoughts I learned through experience and being explicitly told how things should be made it harder for me to grow. Recognizing these thoughts and rewriting them has been imperative to my success! This episode encourages yo...

One of the most pivotal moments of my life was when I had my mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-concussion (concussive?) syndrome. The blow to my head made my outlook on life so grim, especially being only 16 years old when this happened. Being alone and lacking community, comparison, the “shoulds” of life, and more can make a hard situation even worse. I hope you find some light in this episode.

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