SLP Coffee Talk
A speech and language podcast to motivate and inspire school-based SLPs. Get the tips, strategies, and low-prep therapy ideas you need to confidently walk into your therapy room and plan with ease. Learn and hear stories from an SLP in the trenches just like you!
Episodes
286 episodes
New SLP? Tips from a Grad Student Turned CF on Job Applications, Confidence, and What to Expect
Hallie chats with Anoli Mehta about her Clinical Fellowship journey.In this real and refreshing episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Anoli Mehta—a brand-new grad turned CF and the face behind @itsnotjustspeech. Anoli shares what...
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Episode 283
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25:54
You Are Not Alone SLPAs
Hallie chats with Alice Williams about SLPAsIn this uplifting and insightful episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with the inspiring Alice Williams—an SLPA, entrepreneur, and trailblazer for support personnel in the field o...
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Episode 282
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24:10
What New SLPs Should Do Before Their CF Year: Avoid My Biggest Mistake with Therapy Materials
Hallie chats about one of the BIG mistakes she made during her CF Year that cost her money and sanity.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie’s getting real about a common mistake she made during her CF year—one that cost her ti...
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Episode 281
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18:49
Considering Teletherapy? How to Make Teletherapy Work
Hallie chats with Ellie Richter about teletherapy and how to make it work for youWhat do you get when you mix a surprise preemie, a fearless career pivot, and a whole lot of neon stickers? You get Ellie Richter, the powerhouse SLP behin...
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Episode 280
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31:56
Executive Function in Action: Coaching Teens Beyond the IEP
Hallie and Dr. Jessica Walker discuss executive functionIn this insightful and empowering episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with the brilliant Dr. Jessica Walker—an SLP with a PhD, a brain injury researcher turned school-based...
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Episode 279
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40:00
Let's Talk About CF Experience
Hallie chats with MaKayla Elrod about her CF experience and answers questions every CF is asking!In this inspiring episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with MaKayla Elrod, a passionate pediatric SLP who shares her powerfu...
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Season 1
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Episode 278
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28:15
Top 10 Questions CFs Ask (Answered!) – Your First Year in the Schools Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming
Hallie answers the biggest questions CFs have about the first year.Hey hey, SLP fam! Whether you're stepping into your CF year or just landed your first gig in the schools, this episode of SLP Coffee Talk is your new best friend. Hallie’...
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Episode 277
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27:29
End of Year Ideas For Older Speech Students
Hallie shares ideas or end of the year activities for older speech students.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie’s dishing out easy, breezy end-of-year activities that are big on fun and light on prep! If you’re counting down the d...
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Episode 276
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16:49
Children’s Language & Literacy Using Children’s Books
Hallie chats with Julie Barber-Bristol about using children's books to target language and literacy.In this fun and heartwarming episode of SLP Coffee Talk, we’re hanging out with the fabulous Julie L. Barber-Bristol, M.S., CCC-SLP—a chi...
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Episode 275
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36:44
Making Word Segmentation Work for Older Students
Hallie discusses teaching vocabulary and how to make word segmentation work for older students.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie tackles the often-overlooked skill of word segmentation. She discusses the challenges of teac...
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Episode 274
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14:06
Redefining Social Skills
Hallie and Gabby Pyzza of Pyzza Speech Therapy chat about Social skills instruction focusing on connection, not correction.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie welcomes Gabby Pyzza, a passionate SLP specializing in social skills fo...
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Episode 273
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34:53
SLP's Role With Selective Mutism
Got a student who clams up the second they walk into school—but you know they’ve got a ton to say? This episode of SLP Coffee Talk is your go-to guide for helping students with selective mutism find their voice (and maybe even belt out some Tay...
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Episode 272
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25:53
Content vs. Skills in Speech Therapy: Striking the Perfect Balance for Secondary Students
Listen as Hallie talks about striking a balance between content and skills in speech therapy.This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie is tackling the age-old debate—should we focus on teaching classroom content or the underlying skills our s...
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Episode 271
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19:22
Harnessing YouTube for Social Language Success: Strategies, Clips, and Questions for Your Therapy Toolbox
Hallie discusses strategies for utilizing YouTube for social language skills.Are you tired of students shrugging and asking, "Why am I here?" Let’s change that! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, we dive into the magic of YouTube and ho...
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Episode 270
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19:35
Diagnosing Failed Speech Sessions
So, your session was a flop. That's ok. Hallie discusses how to diagnose a failed speech session and next steps.This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie is diving into a crucial topic—why some speech sessions just don’t click and what you ca...
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Episode 269
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20:44
From ‘Speech’ to ‘Safe Zone’: Building Confidence, Comfort, and Growth in Therapy Sessions
Hallie talks about how to create a "safe zone" in speech therapy. Create a safe zone not just in your space, but by building confidence through comfort and growth.This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie is tackling how to make your speech t...
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Episode 268
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21:21
Using Standardized Tests as a Starting Point for Functional and Impactful SLP Goals
Hallie discusses using standardized tests as a starting point to create functional and impactful speech and language goals for your students.Grab your coffee and settle in, SLPs! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, we’re diving into why...
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Episode 267
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22:07
Keeping Students Engaged Via Teletherapy
Hallie chats with Tara Rhoehl about teletherapy and keeping students engaged.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Tara Rhoehl, an SLP and telepractice expert with over 14 years of experience working with international cl...
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Episode 266
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35:44
Note-Taking Interventions That Exist For Adolescents
Hallie chats with Amy Peterson about note-taking interventions with older students.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with Dr. Amy Peterson, an SLP, researcher, and advocate for adolescent language intervention. With a ...
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Episode 265
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28:18
Teaching Chunking for Note-Taking
Hallie discusses how to teach chunking for note-taking.This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie dives into a game-changing strategy for improving note-taking and comprehension—chunking! If your students struggle to retain information, feel o...
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19:34
Literacy and Neurodivergent Children
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with Kim Jenkins, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and the owner of Empowering Speech Services. Kim specializes in supporting Autistic and neurodivergent children through neurodiversit...
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Episode 263
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30:54
Older Students Via Teletherapy or In Person
Hallie chats with Jennifer Tillock about speech therapy with older students in teletherapy and in-person settingsReady to kickstart your school year with enthusiasm and insight? Join Hallie Sherman on this episode of SLP Coffee Talk as s...
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28:40
Motivating the Unmotivated: Tips for Engaging Reluctant Teens
Hallie chats about motivating the unmotivated student. She shares tips for engaging reluctant teens.This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie tackles a common challenge for SLPs working with older students—engaging reluctant teens in speech t...
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