Chill, SLP: Mindset, Balance, Growth for Speech Pathologists

Amy and Angelyn get real about something most burnout conversations miss entirely: what chronic stress actually does to your brain. In this episode, they explore the powerful connection between burnout and executive dysfunction, and why so many SLPs find themselves making impulsive decisions, feeling stuck, or jumping from job to job without ever feeling better. Because here's the thing. When...

Amy and Angelyn welcome back Human Design expert Breanna Owen for a conversation that goes beyond knowing yourself and into the relationships that matter most. Using real-time chart readings for Amy's two-year-old Emma and Angelyn's teenage daughter Haylee, this episode explores how Human Design can shift the way you parent, connect, and stop spending energy trying to figure it all out on...

Show Description: Amy and Angelyn sit down with marketing strategist and Human Design guide Breanna Owen to explore how understanding your energy can completely shift the way you run your business. If you’ve ever felt like business feels harder than it “should,” this episode offers a different perspective: maybe you’re not doing it wrong. Maybe you just haven’t been building in alignment with your...

Show Description In this episode of Chill, SLP , Amy and Angelyn kick off 2026 with an honest conversation about what happens when you’re the person who’s “holding it all together”… but quietly running on empty. They unpack the difference between being capable and actually having capacity , and why so many SLPs, caregivers, and helpers get stuck over-functioning, people-pleasing, and pushing throu...

Show Description What if you could gently retrain your brain to notice what’s working instead of what’s missing? In this cozy, grounded conversation, Amy and Angelyn share how a simple practice—their Abundance Ledger —helped them shift out of burnout and scarcity mode and into a steadier, calmer mindset. They unpack what it means to look for small “glimmers,” why our brains are wired to focus on t...

Show Description: What if making more as an SLP didn’t require three jobs or a nonstop hustle? In this honest conversation, Amy and Angelyn unpack the money stories many of us inherited, how “helping professions don’t do it for the money” shapes our choices, and why wanting more isn’t selfish. Amy shares how undercharging led to quiet resentment and burnout, and how aligned rates created space for...

Show Description: Amy and Angelyn explore the concept of What if building your private practice didn’t have to feel like a sprint? In this honest conversation, Amy and Angelyn unpack the early days of starting a business—the pressure to say yes to everyone, the fear of slowing down, and what it actually looks like to build something sustainable . Amy shares the lessons she learned from doing “too...

Show Description: Amy and Angelyn tackle the well-intentioned but problematic advice to "just make time" for everything. They explore why this common phrase creates unnecessary pressure and ignores the reality that while we all have the same 24 hours, we don't all have the same capacity, resources, or circumstances. Key Topics Covered Why the "make time" mindset creates gui...

Show Description: Amy and Angelyn explore the concept of intentionally making life easier, challenging the notion that doing things the hard way earns extra points. They discuss how perfectionism, societal expectations, and internalized "shoulds" often lead us to overcomplicate our lives, contributing to burnout and stress. Key Topics Covered Why we resist making things easier for oursel...

Show Description: Amy and Angelyn return from their intentional summer break to tackle an important topic: why vacations alone can't fix burnout. They explore how many SLPs count down to their next vacation only to feel the same dread upon return, creating a cycle that never addresses the root causes of burnout. Key Topics Covered Why the post-vacation blues happen and what they reveal about b...

Show Description:  Amy and Angelyn celebrate reaching their 13th episode milestone and reflect on the key lessons they've learned during their first six months of podcasting. They share insights about alignment, boundaries, and embracing imperfection that apply not just to podcasting but to professional and personal life as well. Key Topics Covered: Celebrating consistency in releasing episode...

Show Description:  Amy and Angelyn reconnect with their words of the year—commitment and intentionality—discussing how these guiding principles have shaped their decisions and actions halfway through the year. They explore the powerful practice of aligning tasks with core values and the freedom to adjust goals as needed. Key Topics Covered: Revisiting and reflecting on chosen words of the year How...

Show Description:  Amy and Angelyn have an open conversation about their experiences with ADHD and motherhood, exploring how late diagnoses have shaped their understanding of themselves and their approaches to parenting. They discuss the challenges of the "invisible load" of motherhood when combined with ADHD and the journey toward self-acceptance. Key Topics Covered: Late diagnosis expe...

Show Description:  Amy and Angelyn tackle the "grass is greener" mindset, exploring how comparison and fear of the unknown can keep SLPs stuck in unfulfilling situations. They discuss the freedom to make intentional changes, the importance of self-care, and how to water your own grass regardless of where you choose to be. Key Topics Covered: The comparison trap of the "grass is gree...

Show Description: Amy and Angelyn explore the concept of dream jobs and how core values can serve as a compass for finding fulfillment in your current work situation. Rather than waiting for the perfect job or winning the lottery, they discuss how to identify elements of your ideal career that can be incorporated into your present reality. Key Topics Covered: Envisioning dream careers without limi...

Show Description:  Amy and Angelyn explore a unique approach to discovering core values through planning an imaginary dream dinner party. Based on an exercise from Dr. Pooja Lakshmin's book "Real Self Care," they walk through creating their ideal gatherings and uncover how each choice—from location to guest list to menu—reveals what truly matters to them.' Key Topics Covered Using the dream dinner...

Show Description:  Amy and Angelyn challenge the popular "I get to" vs. "I have to" reframe, discussing why this mindset hack can sometimes feel inauthentic and even harmful. They explore how forced positivity can minimize real feelings and prevent us from honoring our true capacity. Key Topics Covered: Why the "I get to" reframe can feel like toxic positivity in disg...

Show Description: Amy and Angelyn dive deep into the concept of core values, exploring how identifying your authentic values (versus "shouldy" values) can be transformative in preventing burnout and creating alignment in your life and career as an SLP. Key Topics Covered: The difference between general values and core values How to identify your authentic core values The concept of &quot...

Show Description: Amy and Angelyn explore the concept of identity beyond work through the lens of a hypothetical lottery win, discussing how to pursue dreams and find purpose without waiting for financial freedom. Key Topics Covered: - Challenging the notion that work defines identity - The difference between purpose and profession - Permission to dream big without winning the lottery - The 10-10-...

Show Description: Amy and Angelyn dive deep into perfectionism in the SLP field, discussing how it manifests from graduate school applications through clinical practice, and its connection to burnout and imposter syndrome.   Key Points Discussed: - The roots of perfectionism in SLP education and career paths - Connection between perfectionism and imposter syndrome - Impact of perfectionism on phys...

Show Description: Amy and Angelyn discuss the importance of having hobbies outside of the SLP profession, challenging the notion that every activity needs to have a purpose or be monetized. They share their experience creating the podcast as a "low-stakes" hobby and discuss giving themselves permission to pursue activities purely for enjoyment. Key Topics Covered: - Creating space for ho...

In this episode, Amy and Angelyn dive into their intentions for 2025, discussing what they plan to do more of and less of in the coming year. They explore the importance of making values-aligned decisions and share personal stories about setting boundaries and honoring capacity. Key Topics Discussed Setting intentions vs traditional resolutions The importance of understanding your "why"...

In this debut episode, co-hosts Amy and Angelyn introduce themselves and share their vision for the Chill, SLP podcast. They discuss their experiences with burnout as speech-language pathologists and their journeys to finding better work-life balance. Key Topics Discussed Introduction of hosts Amy and Angelyn The meaning behind the name "Chill SLP" Discussion of burnout in the SLP profession The i...