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SLP Coffee Talk

Hallie Sherman

310 episodes

2 days ago

Hallie chats about the Secondary SLP Movement! If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in baby clipart while trying to make speech therapy work for middle and high schoolers, this episode is your life raft. Hallie is here to spark The Secondary SLP Movement — empowering SLPs to take back their time, make therapy functional, and show the world that speech therapy doesn’t stop after elementary school. 🙌💬 From planning in 10 minutes flat to using real-world materials that actually engage teens,...

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Hallie chats about the Secondary SLP Movement! If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in baby clipart while trying to make speech therapy work for middle and high schoolers, this episode is your life raft. Hallie is here to spark The Secondary SLP Movement — empowering SLPs to take back their time, make therapy functional, and show the world that speech therapy doesn’t stop after elementary school. 🙌💬 From planning in 10 minutes flat to using real-world materials that actually engage teens,...

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Episodes (20/310)

SLP Coffee Talk

Secondary SLP Unite

Hallie chats about the Secondary SLP Movement! If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in baby clipart while trying to make speech therapy work for middle and high schoolers, this episode is your life raft. Hallie is here to spark The Secondary SLP Movement — empowering SLPs to take back their time, make therapy functional, and show the world that speech therapy doesn’t stop after elementary school. 🙌💬 From planning in 10 minutes flat to using real-world materials that actually engage teens,...

1 week ago

14 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

The Secondary SLP Roadmap is HERE!

Hallie's book The Secondary SLP Roadmap is finally here! Listen as Hallie chats about her new book! In this bonus episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie celebrates the launch of her brand new book, The Secondary SLP Roadmap, a guide designed to help SLPs working with grades 4–12 feel confident, equipped, and inspired. She shares the story behind why she wrote it, what makes it different from anything else out there, and how it’s packed with practical strategies, reflection prompts, and ready-to-u...

1 week ago

12 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

Working with a Parent Advocate

Hallie chats with Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC from Destiny Huff Consulting about working with a parent advocate and the role of the SLP. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Dr. Destiny Huff—a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD therapist, trauma specialist, and special education advocate—about how SLPs can approach the IEP process with more empathy and collaboration. Dr. Destiny shares her journey from parent to advocate, common fears families bring into meetings, and how SLPs can co...

2 weeks ago

27 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

BONUS: Why Building Rapport Is Everything in Secondary Speech Therapy

Hallie chats about the importance of building rapport with older speech students. In this bonus episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie shares the moment that completely changed how she approached working with older students—when one small connection turned reluctant teens into willing participants. She dives into how that experience inspired Chapter 7 of her new book, The Secondary SLP Roadmap, and why building rapport isn’t extra—it’s everything. If you’ve ever wondered how to get buy-in from yo...

2 weeks ago

14 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

BONUS: Helping Students and Teachers Understand What We Actually Do

Hallie chats about how to help students and teachers understand our role as SLPs. In this bonus episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie shares the moment that completely changed how she saw her role as a secondary SLP—when one simple question, “Why am I here?” sparked a major aha. She dives into how uncovering the why behind language struggles inspired Chapter 2 of her new book, The Secondary SLP Roadmap, and reshaped her approach to therapy. If you’ve ever wondered how to explain your impact or d...

2 weeks ago

13 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

BONUS: How One Student Changed Everything

In this bonus episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie’s keeping it real with the story that changed everything—how one tough fifth grader inspired her “Quick Wins” strategy and reshaped her whole approach to therapy. If you’ve ever struggled to reach a resistant student, this one’s for you. Hallie shares how understanding, creativity, and compassion can turn frustration into progress—and why helping students feel seen and successful matters more than any worksheet ever could. Bullet Points to Di...

3 weeks ago

16 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

300th Episode, Baby!

Can you believe it, SLP friends? SLP Coffee Talk just hit episode 300! 🎉 In this special milestone episode, Hallie looks back on how it all began, from recording her first episodes with a simple mic to building an incredible community of SLPs who show up week after week for practical tips, laughter, and inspiration. She shares favorite moments, lessons learned, and heartfelt gratitude for the listeners who’ve made SLP Coffee Talk more than just a podcast—it’s a pep talk, a pick-me-up, and a r...

4 weeks ago

16 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

Hallie chats with Mai Ling Chan about artificial intelligence for SLPs

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with tech-loving SLP and entrepreneur Mai Ling Chan to demystify one of the biggest buzzwords in our field—AI. From her early days building websites and launching innovative platforms to helping SLPs ethically integrate AI into their daily work, Mai shares how this fast-evolving tool can make our lives easier and enhance our clinical practice. Together, they break down what AI can (and can’t) do, why “hallucinations” aren’t just for sci-fi,...

1 month ago

15 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

Bonus: A Sneak Peek at Our Free Training with Everyday Speech

In this bonus episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Brittany Brunell, SLP and founder of Everyday Speech, all about a topic we don’t talk about enough—bullying—and how we, as SLPs, can help our students find their voice. Brittany shares how Everyday Speech grew from her own need for fun, engaging materials into a go-to platform for social skills and SEL lessons. They dig into how bullying really shows up in our sessions, why teaching self-advocacy matters, and simple ways to build con...

1 month ago

18 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

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. From juggling classes, clinic, and her side gig as a teletherapy SLPA, to figuring out time management and surviving group projects, Madison shares the ups, downs, and everything in between. She opens up about the stress of grad school applications, the relief o...

1 month ago

31 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

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 missing link in early intervention. From the challenges of long waitlists and small-town access, to showing parents how everyday routines like mealtime, bath time, and car rides can become language-rich opportunities, Paige shares practical strategies that make a big i...

1 month ago

29 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

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-language pathologist, about the real-world challenges of evaluating and supporting multilingual learners. From gathering parent input and working with interpreters to looking beyond standardized scores and trying out dynamic assessment, Desi shares practical strategies yo...

1 month ago

31 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

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 mentor Amanda Pluchino about the world of pediatric feeding therapy—something many SLPs didn’t get enough of in grad school! Amanda shares how she uses a holistic and responsive approach to help families move past picky eating and mealtime struggles, why feed...

2 months ago

20 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

Apraxia and Teletherapy - Yes it is possible!

Hallie chats with Nanette Cote about apraxia teletherapy and caregiver education Ready to rethink everything you know about teletherapy? 🎯 Join Hallie as she chats with Nanette Cote, M.S., CCC-SLP—a licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience specializing in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Fresh from presenting at the 2025 National Apraxia Conference, Nanette is on a mission to break the stigma that speech therapy must happen in person. She's flipping the script ...

2 months ago

26 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

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-based SLP with 20+ years of experience in District 75! 🌟 From AAC to behavior support, Angelina shares how she helps students with complex communication needs find their voice. Plus, as a Certified Canva Educator, she brings creativity to the classroom by des...

2 months ago

33 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

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 manage it all without burning the midnight oil. ☕📚 If you’ve ever lugged a backpack full of IEPs home (only to ignore it out of pure exhaustion), this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to sacrifice your evenings—or your sanity—to be a great SLP. From simplif...

2 months ago

19 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

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 year out of grad school. From navigating interviews and finding the right mentor, to building rapport with students and getting creative without breaking the bank, Elizabeth shares her “Three C’s” for a successful CF and reminds us that falling isn’t failing—it’s just ...

3 months ago

28 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

Why SLP Self-Care is a Movement

Hallie & fellow SLP Kimberly Kean discuss the importance of self-care for SLPs This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with the inspiring Kim from Speech Dreamers to talk all things SELF-CARE. 🧘‍♀️✨ From setting healthy boundaries to resisting the urge to be the “yes” person at work, this episode is your permission slip to start choosing YOU. 💖 Whether you're hiding in a closet between IEPs or sipping coffee in your car post-session, this episode will make you laugh, cry (maybe), a...

3 months ago

31 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

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 by paperwork and wondering if anyone even notices, this one’s for you. Hallie’s sharing what she wishes someone told her back in that windowless therapy closet—and why showing up for your students, even on the hard days, is more than enough. Bullet Poi...

3 months ago

14 minutes

SLP Coffee Talk

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 real classroom demands. Jacquilyn breaks down why NLS is a must-have tool for busy school SLPs, how it works across languages and cultures, and which free resources (like MAIN, ENNI, and SLAM) she swears by. Plus, she shares how new-ish, objective measures...

3 months ago

25 minutes