Work Life Balance for Speech Pathologists: Mindful Time Management Tips for Therapists, Clinicians, & Private Practice Owners

You love your kids. You love summer. But right about now? You’ve had enough. The lack of structure, the endless snacks, the back-to-school forms piling up—it’s a lot. And if you’re feeling scattered, behind, or just plain wiped, you’re not failing. You’re human.

In this episode (pulled from a Facebook Live), I’m talking about what this season actually feels like for SLPs, why it’s so tricky for ADHD brains, and the mindset + systems...

If you’ve ever experienced the ADHD freeze -- you sit down to write an evaluation report, tackle session notes, or finally make a dent in that load of laundry -- and somehow end up doom-scrolling, spiraling, and doing absolutely nothing productive while the clock keeps ticking—this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down what’s actually happening when you freeze up and can’t seem to get started (spoiler: it’s not laziness). Whether ha...

Ever tell yourself, “This week will be different”… and by Tuesday, it’s a dumpster fire?

Or make a To-Do List, ignore it for days, and then use that as “proof” you’re not capable?

Congrats, you're human.

But guess what? The problem isn’t your ability to follow through—the problem is the hit your self-trust takes when it happens. 

And that’s what we’re digging into today: how self-trust bre...

If you’ve ever heard popular productivity strategies like Eat That Frog, the Eisenhower Matrix and--my personal favorite-- just do it and found yourself thinking, "Why CAN'T I just do it? What's wrong with me??" then this episode is for you. 

In this kickoff to a new mini-series on ADHD and time management, I’m breaking down:

• Why popular productivity strategies fall flat for neurodivergent brains
• How executive ...

If you’ve ever looked around at your chaotic life and thought, "Is it just me, or are we all drowning??” then this episode is for you.  Today I’m pulling back the curtain and walking you through what a typical weekday looks like for me while raising my four kids, juggling my coaching practice, and chasing after two crazy dogs. 

You’ll hear how I break my day into four quarters (because honestly, it feels like four separate days...

Ever feel like no matter how early you get up or how hard you hustle… there’s never enough time?

You’re not alone. And spoiler alert: that’s not just a scheduling problem—it’s a mindset one.

In this episode, I’m getting real about:

• Why “never enough time” isn’t a time issue—it’s a relationship issue
• How time scarcity keeps high-achieving SLPs stuck in survival mode (even when you're crushing it)
• Small, powerful refram...

Decision fatigue is real—especially for SLPs juggling full caseloads, families, and life. If you ever get stuck in analysis-paralysis (hello, overthinking tiny choices and the big ones), this episode is for you.

In today’s FB Live-turned-podcast-episode, I’m sharing a pretty major life decision I made and the five strategies I used to help me go from analysis-paralysis to bold, confident action.

Decision-making is one of the biggest ...

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 ...

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:

• Wh...

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.

In...

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 w...

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 o...

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 ...

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 t...

🥳 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 manage...

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-hou...

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 fee...

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 s...

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 ...