106. When Your SLP Work Drains You Instead of Fills You

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 you (and how you might not even notice)
• Why you’re not dramatic, ungrateful, or irresponsible for wanting something different
• How to spot the small ways you’re betraying your own values and needs every single day
• 3 simple, real first steps to get unstuck—without burning it all down

This isn’t about quitting tomorrow (unless you want to). It’s about seeing the truth, so you can decide what you want next on purpose.

Because here’s the thing: you can’t do your best work—or be your best self at home—when your job demands you leave your values at the door.

You don’t have to stay stuck.

📌 Mentioned in This Episode:

If you haven’t yet, go back and listen to Episode 104: The Missing Piece in Work-Life Balance: Values and Needs.

That episode lays the foundation for today’s conversation. It helps you actually identify your values and needs—so you can see exactly where you’re misaligned (and why it matters so much).

Episode 104 also includes a free values + needs resource you can grab to take this work even deeper.

Trust me: you’ll get so much more out of today’s episode if you listen to 104 first (or right after).

👏🏼 Ready for support?

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

If you’re realizing your job doesn’t align with your values—and you’re not sure what to do about it—I’d love to help.

I offer 1:1 productivity and burnout coaching for SLPs (and other caring professionals) who want work that actually works for them.

✅ Get clear on what really matters
✅ Spot the misalignments you’ve normalized for years
✅ Build a plan that puts you first—without guilt

👉 Book a free consult (no pressure, no hard sell): https://cutt.ly/ywVWsPy5

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