Speechie Side Up

You’re listening to the Speechie Side Up podcast hosted by author, AAC specialist, and matcha tea lover, Venita Litvack! Every week, you get to hear what other SLPs are doing in the field and how they found their passion. This podcast was created to help YOU stop re-inventing the wheel and start loving your job again!

53: The One About Bilingual Speech Therapy with Sarah Wu

This week you get to hear from blogger, Youtuber, and creator of Bilingual Speech Therapy Resources, Sarah Wu! Sarah is a bilingual SLP who was born in Australia, grew up in Wisconsin, and is now located in Illinois. In this episode, you will learn about Sarah’s unique path to speech-language pathology, about the pros and cons of teletherapy, and her bilingual therapy membership service.  Click here for the show notes!  Need help managing your private practice? Check out fusionwebclinic.com/speechiesideup and mention Speechie Side Up to receive a $50 credit off your first month of Fusion.

08-28
35:05

52: The One About Preventing Burnout with Kirsten Kelly

This episode features author, blogger and resource creator Kirsten Kelly. Kirsten is half the brains behind It's A Speech Thing. Today we chat about their most popular resources, taking care of your mental health, and about her partnership with close friend, Taryn. Did you know Kirsten loves to bake too? Tune in to hear her favorite recipes!

08-21
28:04

51: The One About Volunteering Abroad with Shannon Werbeckes

This episode features blogger and pediatric SLP, Shannon Werbeckes of Speechy Musings! Listen to learn about her AAC Implementation Toolkit, 5 things she wants every SLP to know, and all about her volunteer trip to Ghana. Click here for the show notes!

08-14
30:39

39: The One with Jenn From Crazy Speech World

This episode features Jenn Alcorn from Crazy Speech World! Listen to hear her tips for supervising graduate students and advocating for yourself, and why she used to call herself a nontraditional graduate student. Click here for the show notes!

04-24
23:57

30: The One About Working Abroad with Rebecca Reinking

This episode features an SLP who lives all the way in Australia - Rebecca From Adventures in Speech Pathology! Tune in to hear about her passion for articulation and phonological disorders, what it's like to work and study abroad, and her advice for SLPs who want to work overseas!

02-20
36:37

29: The One About Themed Therapy and Blogging with Whitney Smith

This episode features the amazing SLP, blogger, and TPT-author - Whitney Smith! Tune in to find out how she uses dramatic play and story grammar marker in therapy, secures grants for new materials, and her tips for blogging.

02-13
42:16

28: The One About Season One and Kim's Big Announcement

This episode features none other than my co-host Kim! In this episode, we reflect on Season 1, what to expect in Season 2, and Kim has a big announcement to make. You can also catch the video recording of this interview on the Speechie Side Up Pod Facebook Group.

02-06
32:03

27: The One With Jennifer From Speech Therapy Plans

This episode features Jennifer Bradley from Speech Therapy Plans! Listen to hear about everything Speech Therapy Plans has to offer busy SLPs, her tips for first year SLPs working in the schools, and her journey as a mom of a child with apraxia of speech.

01-30
34:31

26: The One With Deborah Brooks

This episode features Deborah Brooks! In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of podcasting, how she incorporates her passion for art and comedy into therapy, and how she manages to go bag-free to all her sessions!  

01-23
39:52

25: The One With Nicole Allison From Speech Peeps

This episode features Nicole Allison from Speech Peeps! Tune in to hear Nicole's tips for being a minimalist SLP, her favorite resource she has ever created, and what it was like getting speech therapy as an adolescent. 

01-16
36:24

24: The One With Claudia From Creative Speech Lab

This episode features Claudia Doan from Creative Speech Lab! Listen to learn how Claudia incorporates theater in her therapy, her tips for getting published, and whether or not someone breaks out into song. Tune in to find out!

01-09
29:52

23: The One With Kristin From Talkin With Twang

This episode features Kristin Immicke from Talkin With Twang! Listen to hear the most important lesson Kristin has learned from running an online business, how being a teacher has influenced her current role as an SLP, and what it was like transitioning from the school to private practice setting.

12-19
43:53

22: The One With Erin From Speech Tea Blog

This episode features Erin Larsen from Speech Tea Blog! Listen to hear Erin's pros and cons of working in a private clinic, our speech therapy pet peeves, and how to survive traveling with a baby.

12-12
30:01

21: The One With Amanda From A Perfect Blend

This episode features Amanda Newsome from A Perfect Blend! Listen to find out how Amanda got into graphic design, her tips for mastering social media, and her favorite types of coffee (if she had to choose).

12-05
26:58

20: The One With Darla From Ms. Gardenia's Speech Room

This episode features Darla Gardner from Mrs. Gardenia’s Speech Room! Listen to find out where Darla gets her inspiration, what it's like working in a SNF, her tips for managing an online business, and what she does for fun outside the speech room.

11-28
22:24

19: The One With Allison Fors

This episode features Allison Fors! Listen to find out where Allison gets her clip art inspiration, her tips for maintaining a work-life balance, and her favorite place that she has ever traveled to.

11-14
25:57

18: The One About Feeding Therapy With Melanie Potock

This episode features the renowned feeding specialist, Melanie Potock! Listen to find out about Melanie’s newest book release, her tips for expanding a child’s food choices, and even how she incorporated paintball in her feeding therapy.

11-07
48:07

17: The One With Felice From The Dabbling Speechie

This episode features Felice Clark from The Dabbling Speechie. Listen to hear Felice's tips for providing services in the classroom, managing a large caseload, and even her story about being interviewed on a Russian radio station!

10-31
33:02

16: The One About AAC With Gail Van Tatenhove

This episode features the original AAC Speechie, Gail Van Tatenhove! Listen to find out what Gail believes to be the most challenging part of providing AAC services, her thoughts about new trends in the field, and even how she envisions incorporating fashion with AAC.

10-24
01:09:21

15: The One With Cheri From Super Power Speech

This episode features Cheri Chin from Super Power Speech. In this episode, we discuss important lessons she’s learned about keeping a blog and business going for several years, what it’s like being a doctoral student, and how she infuses superheroes into her therapy sessions.

10-17
26:55

Michelle Gennaro

Awesome. Thank you so much for getting right to it and shining some light on teletherapy/health/practice! Those of us in the field less familiar with this area of practice are truly grateful!

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