SLPs Overseas

If you’re an SLP thinking about moving overseas, then you’re going to want to listen to this mini-series featuring Veera, an American SLP who will soon be moving to the U.K. Veera has kindly agreed to let us come along for the ride as she moves her life from Minneapolis to London. In June 2026, Veera and I met virtually, and she shared all of the steps she’s taken so far in preparation for her big...

In June 2026, I met with three of the directors from Trinh Foundation Australia, a voluntary, non-profit, non-government organisation dedicated to helping the people of Vietnam establish speech therapy as a profession in their country 🇻🇳. We discussed the development of the profession over the last two decades, how the Trinh Foundation works in-country, current volunteering opportunities, and thei...

In the next SLPs Overseas episode, you’ll hear from three of the Directors of the Trinh Foundation Australia, a voluntary, non-profit, non-government organisation dedicated to helping the people of Vietnam establish speech therapy as a profession in their country.  Trinh Foundation Australia is currently recruiting in-country clinical placement volunteers and online Beyond Borders mentors. You wil...

Back in June 2023, I caught up with Beth, an American SLP who studied her Master’s program in Australia. Back then, the podcast was called The SLP Cohort Catch Up because I was reconnecting with people from my Master’s, 10 years post-graduation. While a lot has changed in Beth’s life and my life since we originally recorded this interview, I wanted to replay it for you now as an SLPs Overseas epis...

In May 2026, I had a chat with Jonathan, a Senior Institutional Relations Officer at a study abroad company. He also happens to be one of my closest friends and the person who inspired my first overseas move. Jonathan has two decades of experience in the field of international education, from his own study abroad experience in Melbourne, Australia, to his work setting up international programs and...

In May 2026, I had a chat with Grace, a British SLP living and working in Nelson, New Zealand. Nelson is at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. You might know that the Marlborough wine region is on the South Island. But did you also know that Nelson is home to the “Centre of New Zealand” monument? Well, technically, the geographic centre of New Zealand is about 60 kilometres southwest of Nelson...

SLPs Overseas has officially reached 2500 streams and downloads on Spotify. WOW! Thank you so, so much for listening. As an independently produced podcast, your support means the world (travel pun intended).  To say thank you, I’d love to offer SLPs Overseas listeners 50% off my on-demand webinars about executive functioning. Check out the webinars here and use the promo code “podcast” for 50% off...

In May 2026, I had a chat with Victoria (originally from the UK) and Katie (from the USA), two teachers who are now living and working in Melbourne, Australia. You may know that Melbourne is the birthplace of Kylie Minogue and the self-proclaimed coffee capital of the world. But did you also know that it’s where the ever-divisive bread spread, Vegemite, was created? Some resources mentioned in thi...

In April 2026, I had a chat with Vera, a UK-trained Italian SLP and Kim, an American teacher, both of whom are living and working in Milan, Italy.   You may know that Milan recently hosted the Winter Olympics and that it’s also Italy’s fashion capital. But did you also know that the iconic Duomo di Milano took nearly six centuries to complete? If you find yourself in Milan, make sure you take a to...

In Parts 1 and 2 you were introduced to Kim, a very dear friend of mine. Now, you’ll get to discover her journey as a teacher from New York to Milan. This is part 3, Kim’s story.  SLPs Overseas is an independently produced podcast. I record, edit and publish episodes while working full-time as an SLP (and travelling, of course!) Here are some ways you can support the podcast: ☕️ ⁠ https://buymeac...

In Part 1, you heard about Vera’s journey of moving from Italy to the UK, where she trained as an SLP, and her return to Italy, where she started to work with international schools in Milan. This is where our story continues. SLPs Overseas is an independently produced podcast. I record, edit and publish episodes while working full-time as an SLP (and travelling, of course!) Here are some ways you...

In April 2026 ,I had a chat with Vera, a UK-trained Italian SLP and Kim, an American teacher, both of whom are living and working in Milan, Italy 🇮🇹 . You'll be able to hear the full episode shortly, but in the meantime, you can listen to it in three parts. This is Part One: Vera's Story. SLPs Overseas is an independently produced podcast. I record, edit and publish episodes while working...

In April 2026, I had a chat with Ingrid, an American SLP living and working in Germany. You may know that Germany is home to Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival. But did you also know that over half of the highways in Germany (are called Autobahn) and have no speed limit? Grab your passport, pack your bags and get ready to come on an audio adventure to learn what life is like as an Amer...

In March 2026, I had a chat with Margaret, an American SLP living and working in Ireland. When you think of Ireland, you may picture four-leaf clovers, pots of gold at the end of a rainbow, Guinness and Riverdance. You might even feel a little bit Irish yourself, as there are an estimated 60 - 70 million people of Irish descent living outside of the Emerald Isle. But did you also know that Ireland...

In March 2026, I had a chat with Voon, an Australian SLP living and working in Auckland, New Zealand.  You may know that New Zealand, with its breathtaking landscapes, was the filming location for The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies. But did you also know that New Zealand was the first country in the world where women could vote? And, given its positioning and time zone, it’s one of the earlie...

✈️ INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY✈️ Get a taste for life as an SLP Overseas at Therapy Abroad's Costa Rica conference this July. Blend travel with professional learning, all in paradise! 🏝 SLPs Overseas listeners can claim a $100 discount on their ticket by using the code SLPOverseas100 . Find our more here . Reserve your spot here . ¡Buen viaje! 🌎

Back at the start of 2025 I had a chat with Abby, an American SLP living and working on Bribie Island in Queensland, Australia. In early December, Abby and I caught up again, and I also met her partner Monique. They’ve had a big year in their business, and we wanted to give you all an update. Not only have they officially hired their first employee (also an American SLP) but they have released a r...

In December 2025 I had a chat with Daphne, an American SLP working remotely via tele-therapy with clients in Alaska while living in Esterillos Oeste, Costa Rica. You may know that Costa Rica is located in Central America, with the Pacific Ocean on one side, the Caribbean Sea on the other and Nicaragua and Panama as its neighbours. But did you also know that Costa Rica has some of the most amazing...

After a bit of a hiatus, the SLPs Overseas podcast is coming back! Look out for new episodes dropping in your podcast feeds before the end of this year. Also, if YOU are an SLP overseas and want to share your story, let's chat! Contact Erin via email (hello@cognosco.com.au) or Instagram DM (@slpsoverseas)

In January 2025 I had a chat with Abby, an American SLP living and working on Bribie Island in Queensland, Australia. You may know that Queensland is home to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo. But did you also know that Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane, will host the Olympics in 2032? Grab your passport, pack your bags and get ready to come on an audio adventure to discover what life is like as an Am...

In January 2025 I had a chat with David, an American SLP living and working in Jakarta, Indonesia. You may know that Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia, with a population of over 11 million people. But did you also know that Indonesia is a country made up of many islands? Jakarta is located on the island of Java. There are, in fact, over 17,000 Indonesian islands in total! Grab your passport...

In January 2025 I had a chat with Caryn, a South African SLP living and working in Adelaide, South Australia. You may know that Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia, the state that is home to some of the best wine in the world. But did you also know that, according to the 2021 census, over a quarter of the population living in Adelaide was born overseas? Grab your passport, pack your ba...

In June 2024 I had a chat with Kate, an Australian SLP who owns a private practice in Mexico City, Mexico.  You may know that Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and it's the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world. But did you also know that, after independence from Spain, Mexico City became known as the Federal District (Distrito Federal or DF) from 1824 to 2016? Since 2016 the city has been...

En abril del 2024 hice una entrevista a Virginia, una terapista del habla quien es americana y vive en la ciudad de México.   Quizás tú conoces a CDMX como una de las ciudades más grandes en las américas, con más de nueve millones de habitantes en la propia ciudad y casi 20 millones viviendo en las afueras del centro. También, sabes que CDMX es el hogar del parque urbano más grande en latinoaméric...

In April 2024 I had a chat with Virginia, an American SLP working in Mexico City, Mexico.  You may know Mexico City as the second most populated city in the Americas (behind Sao Paolo Brazil) with over 9 million people living in the city itself and nearly 20 million people living in the greater CDMX area. But did you also know that Mexico City is home to the largest urban park in Latin America? Pa...