Work Life Balance for Speech Pathologists: Mindful Time Management Tips for Therapists, Clinicians, & Private Practice Owners
Theresa Harp
132 episodes
3 days ago
If you're looking for another “how to set goals and manifest your best year” pep talk, this episode is not for you. Instead, I'm sharing five unexpected shifts that actually matter as we head into a new year. These aren’t resolutions. They’re ways of thinking that change how you choose what’s worth your time, energy, and effort in 2026. If you’re overwhelmed, thoughtful, and quietly craving clarity…this one’s for you. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: I’ll show you how to use your most annoying recurrin...
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If you're looking for another “how to set goals and manifest your best year” pep talk, this episode is not for you. Instead, I'm sharing five unexpected shifts that actually matter as we head into a new year. These aren’t resolutions. They’re ways of thinking that change how you choose what’s worth your time, energy, and effort in 2026. If you’re overwhelmed, thoughtful, and quietly craving clarity…this one’s for you. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: I’ll show you how to use your most annoying recurrin...
If you're looking for another “how to set goals and manifest your best year” pep talk, this episode is not for you. Instead, I'm sharing five unexpected shifts that actually matter as we head into a new year. These aren’t resolutions. They’re ways of thinking that change how you choose what’s worth your time, energy, and effort in 2026. If you’re overwhelmed, thoughtful, and quietly craving clarity…this one’s for you. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: I’ll show you how to use your most annoying recurrin...
This episode is a little shorter, a little messier, and very real. I sat down ready to record one thing, and my energy said absolutely not. So instead of forcing it, I pivoted...and what came out was three lessons I think a lot of overwhelmed, high-achieving SLPs need to hear right now. If you’ve ever felt discouraged because you know better but still struggle, this one’s for you. What You’ll Learn How to recognize your energy in the moment when to honor itWhy making progress doesn’t mean you...
If you’ve tried every planner, app, and productivity hack and you’re still exhausted, then this episode is for you. I’m walking you through the exact ADHD-aware framework I use with my coaching clients to help them stop spinning, start finishing things, and build real work-life balance without burning themselves out in the process. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about finally solving the right problem. What You’ll Learn: Why traditional time management tools don’t work for ADHD brains...an...
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re the only one who keeps repeating the same productivity patterns (even when you know better), this episode is going to prove you are not alone. Today I’m sharing three mistakes I’ve learned the hard way, plus a bonus tip you've GOT to hear...even if it stings a little. These are real-life shifts that changed how I work, how I use my energy, and how I think about “work-life balance.” If this resonates, you need to be at my free virtual workshop, Work...
In today's episode, I’m sharing ten big ADHD truths that completely shifted how I work, how I parent, how I think...basically how I live. Whether you have ADHD or just occasionally feel like your executive functioning packed its bags and left without notice, there's something in here for you, too. And make sure to stick around to the end of the episode where I share an exciting announcement! What You’ll Learn: Why executive functioning is quietly running every inch of your life and how ...
In today's episode, I’m unpacking 10 things I deeply wish every SLP knew…the stuff people don’t always say out loud. Some of these might feel validating. Some might poke at you a little. All of them are meant to help you get your time, energy, and confidence back. And if anything in this episode hits home, make sure you grab your seat for my free webinar on December 16 at 8 PM EST: Work-Life Balance for SLPs with ADHD. You’ll walk away understanding why traditional time management strategies ...
What if everything you thought made you neurotypical -- your grades, your planner obsession, your ability to hold it all together -- was actually just one big coping strategy? In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and how it impacted the way I see myself. From “Most Studious” (seriously, that was my senior superlative 😂) to “Wait, what do you mean executive dysfunction?”— I’ll walk you through the emotional (and professional) shift that happ...
We all have something in our lives that isn’t working...something that feels heavier than we'd like it to. And when you’ve been stuck there long enough, it starts to feel normal. In this off-the-cuff episode, I’m unpacking what it really costs to stay in that stuck place and how to start bridging the gap between awareness and action. (Spoiler: the first step is smaller than you think.) What You’ll Learn How to tell the difference between simple annoyances and true frictionWhy we often know wh...
If you’ve ever walked out of a session wondering, “Was that good enough?” — this one’s for you. I’m naming a sneaky burnout loop that traps a lot of high-achieving SLPs: the cycle of over-delivering and over-functioning just to feel effective. We’ll unpack why that urge to “do more” is quietly draining your energy, confidence, and joy — and how to define what enough actually means in your sessions and your life. By the end, you’ll see that the value isn’t in the extra few minutes or the per...
Why you freeze when it’s time to start (and how to finally get unstuck). Today I'm unpacking the difference between procrastination and paralysis -- and what’s really going on in your ADHD brain when you can’t make yourself begin. I’ll take you inside a real coaching session where we: 🔥 unpacked what was really going on beneath that frozen, “I just can’t start” moment 🔥 uncovered small shifts that helped my client (and could help you) get moving again without the guilt or shame. If ...
Have you ever pushed yourself to the limit -- skipping sleep, meals, or anything that doesn’t feel “urgent” -- in order to crush your To-Do List… and then crashed for days? You’re not alone. It’s ADHD Awareness Month, and in the third episode of this four-part series, we’re unpacking the Overdrive-to-Burnout Cycle—why it happens (even if you don’t have ADHD) and how to finally step out of it without losing your drive. What You’ll Learn: Why the go-go-go-then-crash pattern isn’t a time managem...
If the word documentation makes your eye twitch, you’re not alone. In this episode, I unpack why staying caught up on notes, IEPs, and reports feels so hard—especially for those of us with ADHD—and what you can actually do about it. This isn’t about shame or hustle; it’s about understanding your brain, working with it, and ditching the “perfect system” that never lasts longer than a week. What You’ll Learn Why documentation drains your energy (it’s not just about time).How executive function...
Executive functioning (EF) isn’t just something you teach your students or talk about in CEUs—it’s the invisible set of skills running your day. When those skills aren’t supported, everything feels harder: tasks pile up, priorities blur, and energy tanks fast. The good news? These skills can be strengthened, and small shifts can make a big difference in both work and home life. What You’ll Learn 10 essential executive functioning skills (plus one bonus) and how they actually show up in daily ...
You know that “Oh crap, the year's almost over” feeling? The pressure to squeeze twelve months of progress into three? If you're a human, chances are you've had some version of that pressure at some point in your life. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually possible to accomplish in 90 days…and what’s not worth stressing over. Spoiler: it’s not about magically curing burnout or rewriting your entire identity. It’s about momentum, self-trust, and setting up rhythms that actually st...
Ever find yourself scrolling, watching, or listening to colleagues and thinking, “Why am I not there yet?” You're not alone. But here’s the thing: comparison doesn’t tell you anything about you. In this episode, I’m unpacking why our brains default to “compare and despair,” how it sometimes helps, and mostly how it gets in our way. If you’ve been questioning your progress against everyone else’s highlight reel, this one’s for you. What You’ll Learn Why your brain is wired to compa...
Some days it feels like I’m living a double life. I’m in work mode -- teaching grad students or coaching SLPs -- and at the same time my brain is screaming about school picture day forms, dinner plans, or how to get the kids to practice on time. If you’ve ever felt like you’re straddling two boats (bad visual, but you get it), this episode is for you. Today I’m talking about the mental gymnastics of switching between roles -- SLP, mom, partner, caregiver, all of it. And more importantly, why ...
Tired of setting up “perfect” systems that fizzle out by week two? You’re not broken...your systems just don't match your brain's way of thinking. In this episode, I walk you through three coaching lenses I use with clients to design ADHD-aware systems that actually stick. You’ll get simple questions to guide your setup and one killer tip that saves your future self time (and sanity). What You’ll Learn: Why past systems fell apart (hint: misalignment, not laziness)The three coaching lenses th...
From the outside, you look fine. Maybe you’re the SLP who’s always polished, always on time, always hitting deadlines. Or maybe you’re the one quietly behind — reports late, notes piled up, emails unanswered — but still working hard to appear as if you’ve got it together. Either way? It’s exhausting. And it’s what we call masking. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the hidden burnout so many SLPs are carrying — whether you’re overachieving to keep up appearances or working overt...
You love your kids. You love summer. But right about now? You’ve had enough. The lack of structure, the endless snacks, the back-to-school forms piling up—it’s a lot. And if you’re feeling scattered, behind, or just plain wiped, you’re not failing. You’re human. In this episode (pulled from a Facebook Live), I’m talking about what this season actually feels like for SLPs, why it’s so tricky for ADHD brains, and the mindset + systems shifts that can keep you afloat until routines return. Here’...
If you’ve ever experienced the ADHD freeze -- you sit down to write an evaluation report, tackle session notes, or finally make a dent in that load of laundry -- and somehow end up doom-scrolling, spiraling, and doing absolutely nothing productive while the clock keeps ticking—this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what’s actually happening when you freeze up and can’t seem to get started (spoiler: it’s not laziness). Whether have ADHD, suspect you're neurodivergent, or just an overwhelme...
Work Life Balance for Speech Pathologists: Mindful Time Management Tips for Therapists, Clinicians, & Private Practice Owners
If you're looking for another “how to set goals and manifest your best year” pep talk, this episode is not for you. Instead, I'm sharing five unexpected shifts that actually matter as we head into a new year. These aren’t resolutions. They’re ways of thinking that change how you choose what’s worth your time, energy, and effort in 2026. If you’re overwhelmed, thoughtful, and quietly craving clarity…this one’s for you. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: I’ll show you how to use your most annoying recurrin...
