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Are you a speech-language pathologist overwhelmed with ALL THE THINGS? Well friend, you're not alone! Our field is insanely vast and we cannot be expected to know it all. Erin Larsen, a pediatric speech-language pathologist has made it her MISSION to provide SLPs with the knowledge and tools to feel confident no matter what walks through your door. Each Wednesday, join Erin as she drops little knowledge nuggets aimed to help you provide better assessment and intervention, all while reducing the overwhelm. If you're a speech therapist and want to up your speech therapy game, this podcast is for you.

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Burnout, Boundaries, and Saying No: A Summer Reset Chat

May 27, 2025 • Erin Larsen of Speech Tea • Season 1 • Episode 29

Feeling the burnout creep in after a long school year? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry that exhaustion into summer. In this honest and supportive episode, Erin shares practical ways to reset your mindset, protect your energy, and set boundaries that actually stick.

Whether you're diving into ESY, seeing private clients, or taking a well-deserved break, this conversation will help you reflect, recharge, and move into summer with purpose.

You’ll walk away with:
✅ Signs you’re burned out (even if you’re still functioning!)
✅ Simple scripts for saying no without guilt
✅ Ideas for resetting your schedule and expectations
✅ Encouragement to honor your own needs as an SLP and a human

Let this be your permission slip to pause, protect your peace, and plan a summer that serves you.

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