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
301 episodes
Tales of a SLP Graduate Student
Hallie's and graduate student Madison Meyer chat about the journey to becoming an SLP.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with grad student Madison Meyer—aka @speechiewannabe—about what life in SLP school is really like. Fro...
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Parent Coaching for Early Intervention
Hallie chats with Paige O'Dwyer from Talk First Words about parent coaching for early intervention.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Canadian SLP Paige from Talk First Words about why parent coaching is the m...
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Multilingual Evaluations
Hallie and Desi Peña of Panorama Speech chat about multilingualism: how to approach multilingual evaluations and therapy strategies.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Desi Peña, a Spanish-bilingual speech-lang...
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Feeding Therapy Fun
Hallie chat with Amanda Pluchino from Tablespoon Talk Speech and Feeding Therapy about who is feeding therapy for, how to get started, and how to feel confident.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with feeding therapist and ...
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Apraxia and Teletherapy - Yes it is possible!
Hallie chats with Nanette Cote about apraxia teletherapy and caregiver educationReady to rethink everything you know about teletherapy? 🎯 Join Hallie as she chats with Nanette Cote, M.S., CCC-SLP—a licensed speech-language pathologist w...
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Vocational Initiatives for Middle School
Hallie chats with Angelina Loia about vocational initiatives for students with special needs and complex needs and the use of AAC in collaborative platforms.This week on the pod, we’re joined by Angelina Loia, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD — a NYC-...
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How to Manage a Large Caseload Without Working Nights
We have all been there and it feels impossible. Hallie talks about how to manage a large caseload.This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie is diving into a topic that every school-based SLP with a mile-long caseload needs—how to mana...
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Episode 292
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Three C's of a Successful Clinical Fellowship
Hallie talks with The CF SLP Elizabeth Pozen about how to have a successful clinical fellowship.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with CF superstar Elizabeth Pozen about the real-life ups and downs of that first y...
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Episode 291
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28:44
Why SLP Self-Care is a Movement
Hallie & fellow SLP Kimberly Kean discuss the importance of self-care for SLPsThis week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with the inspiring Kim from Speech Dreamers to talk all things SELF-CARE. 🧘♀️✨ From setti...
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Your Work Matters
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie’s keeping it real with a heart-to-heart just for you—no therapy hacks, no guest experts, just a reminder that what you do matters. If you’ve ever felt like a goldfish in a foggy little bag, overwhelmed...
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Episode 289
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14:41
Narrative Language Sampling - What is it and how can I use it?
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Jacquilyn Arias—pediatric SLP and co-founder of Habla Cadabra SLP—about how narrative language sampling (NLS) can make your assessments faster, more meaningful, and way more aligned with rea...
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Episode 288
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25:53
Tips for Working with Students with Visual Impairments
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with Kassy Maloney—Orientation and Mobility Specialist and founder of the Society of Exceptional Educators—to talk about what SLPs really need to know when working with students who ...
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SLPs' roles in Early Writing
In this practical episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Dr. Danika Pfeiffer—preschool SLP, assistant professor, and early literacy researcher—about how we can support early writing in young kids, especially those with developmental lang...
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Episode 285
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32:58
Why Bilingual SLPs Need Specialized Support (And How to Find It)
What happens when one bilingual SLP decides she’s tired of feeling alone? She builds a whole movement! In this feel-good episode, Hallie sits down with Sara Gonzalez—a certified Spanish-English SLP in New York and the powerhouse behind the B.E....
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Episode 286
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26:28
Preparing Students for Life After High School: The Critical Role of SLPs in Transition Planning
Hallie and guest Nathalie Lebrun chat about preparing students for life after high school.In this honest and energizing episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Nathalie Lebrun—SLP, speaker, co-host of LeadSpeak Podcast...
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Episode 284
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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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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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