The Speech Space Podcast

EP 151: Preventing & Managing SLP Burnout

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Burnout is a common experience for speech-language pathologists working in schools, healthcare, and private practice. Heavy workloads, therapy plannin...

EP 150 - AI for SLPs: What's Actually Safe and Helpful in 2026

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI is everywhere—but what does it actually mean for speech-language pathologists? In this episode, we break down how SLPs can use AI safely, ethical...

EP 149 - Creative Ways to Move More Every Day

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Moving more doesn't have to mean intense workouts or rigid routines. In this episode, we explore creative, realistic ways to add more movement into ev...

EP 149 - Creative Ways to Move More Every Day

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Moving more doesn't have to mean intense workouts or rigid routines. In this episode, we explore creative, realistic ways to add more movement into ev...

EP 149 - Creative Ways to Move More Every Day

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Moving more doesn't have to mean intense workouts or rigid routines. In this episode, we explore creative, realistic ways to add more movement into ev...

EP 149 - Creative Ways to Move More Every Day

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Moving more doesn't have to mean intense workouts or rigid routines. In this episode, we explore creative, realistic ways to add more movement into ev...

EP 148 - Creating a Culture of Kindness in Speech Therapy

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode discusses how to create a culture of kindness in speech therapy. It gives an overview of Dr. Bruce Perry's neurosequential model as an ev...

EP 147 - Behavioral Interventions That Get Results

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Speech Space Podcast, we share practical behavioral interventions and evidence-based strategies to help SLPs manage challengin...

EP 146 - Communication Techniques that Strengthen Rapport

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode explores practical communication techniques that help SLPs build strong, trusting rapport with students and clients. Jessica discusses wh...

EP 145 - What SLPs Need to Know About Childhood Cancer

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The episode explores what SLPs need to know about childhood cancer. Its goal is to function as a broad introduction to this topic, primarily for SLPs ...

EP 144 - Top Sleep Tips for SLPs

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode focuses on top sleep tips for SLPs. The topic of sleep has a strong connection to the work that SLPs do, because being well-rested can su...

EP 143 - What SLPs Need to Know About Reading Comprehension

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about what SLPs need to know about reading comprehension. It begins by acknowledging that SLPs have a large scope of practice, and tha...

EP 142 - Sensory Strategies for Speech Therapy Sessions

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about sensory strategies for speech therapy sessions. It opens with an acknowledgement that OTs are the primary sensory experts, and o...

EP 141 - Essential Counseling Skills for SLPs

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about essential counseling skills for SLPs. It begins by acknowledging that even though counseling is a daily component of our work as...

EP 140 - How to Thrive as a Preschool SLP

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about how to thrive as a preschool SLP. The episode opens with an acknowledgement that working as an SLP will probably never be easy, ...

EP 139 - SLPs and Conflict Management

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about SLPs and conflict management. It opens with a discussion of Nonviolent Communication, an approach that focuses on using empathy ...

EP 138 - Powerful Communication Tips for SLPs

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode shares communication tips to use during situations that tend to involve complex and nuanced conversations; e.g., at family gatherings ove...

EP 137 - Supporting Increased Diversity in the SLP Profession

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode discusses the reasons why it's important to support increased diversity in the SLP profession. I provide demographic information related ...

EP 136 - Top Five Evaluation Tips for SLPs

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers the top five evaluation tips for SLPs. I discuss the difference between the terms "evaluation" and "assessment," and offer five pr...

EP 135 - Building Belonging in Speech Therapy

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode focuses on building belonging in speech therapy sessions. I share three different definitions of belonging, and then focus on simple prin...

EP 134 - Bringing Nature into Speech Therapy

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about finding simple ways to incorporate nature into speech therapy sessions. I share highlights from the research about how nature su...

EP 133 - Mental Health Basics for SLPs and Students

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss mental health basics for SLPs and their students and clients. I share why I'm passionate about this topic, and why I decide...

EP 132 - Hearing Care Ideas to Share

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode discusses the importance of hearing care and protection. I review the concept of decibels and the difference between sound intensity and ...

EP 131 - Neurodiversity-Affirming Speech Therapy

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy. I review the basic terminology of the neurodiversity paradigm, and explain what inspire...

EP 130: Using Music to Support Speech and Language

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about using music to support speech and language skills in our speech therapy sessions. I introduce some of the research that supports...

EP 129: Spring-themed Speech Therapy Ideas

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about ideas for spring-themed speech therapy sessions. I discuss how to use nature in spring-themed speech therapy sessions, including...

EP 128 - Trauma-Informed Speech Therapy

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode focuses on the important role that SLPs can play in helping their students and clients feel safe and ready to learn. I review basic infor...

EP 127 - How to Be an Anti-ableist SLP

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode discusses how to be an anti-ableist SLP. In the episode, I talk about the importance of recognizing ableism's influence, and then activel...

EP 126 - New Perspectives on Stuttering - Part 2

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about new perspectives on stuttering and it's the second half of a 2-part series. Make sure to listen to part one first so it all ...

EP 125 - New Perspectives on Stuttering - Part 1

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode is all about new perspectives on stuttering. This is the first of a two-part series, so be sure to tune in for part two in two we...

EP 124 - Pushing Back Against Perfectionism

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode's topic focuses on embracing imperfection. Join our podcast as we explore the liberating journey of pushing back against perfectionism, f...

EP 123 - The Best Way to Foster a Growth Mindset with Your Students

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode's topic involves a lot of complexity and nuance. We'll talk about what a growth mindset actually is, and why it could be beneficial to ha...

EP 122 - How Not to Use Digital Resources

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode is all about how NOT to use digital resources. I wanted to mention that this isn't the first time we have talked about this topic...

EP 121 - Ways to Minimize Overwhelm During the Holiday Season

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'll be talking about some simple strategies to minimize overwhelm during the holiday season. Go here to access the show notes: http...

EP 120 - How We Can Help Our Students Find Awe

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we'll be exploring the emotion of awe - what it is, why it's important, and how to help our students access it - and hopefully access...

EP 119 - How Anxiety Affects Learning - and What We Can Do About It

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about anxiety. I will focus on how anxiety impacts learning, and what SLPs can do to support their students and clients who experi...

EP 118 - Evidence-Based Grammar Interventions for Speech Therapy

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Previously, I published two podcast episodes about the eight parts of speech, different types of phrases and clauses, sentence types and classificatio...

EP 117 - Building Confidence with Lateral Lisp Treatment

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we'll be talking about lateral lisps. A lateral lisp affects sounds that require centralized airflow, like /s/ and /z/. When a client...

EP 116 - How to Integrate Virtual Reality into Speech Therapy

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I will be talking about how to integrate virtual reality, or VR, into speech therapy. Essentially, VR involves using computer technol...

EP 115 - The Scary Meeting Survival Guide

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'll be sharing some of my favorite tips for surviving scary meetings. Meetings can be especially tricky, because they're so time-...

EP 114 - Executive Function Basics for SLPs

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about executive function basics for SLPs. I mostly focus on covering what executive function skills actually are and what we u...

EP 113 - How Mindfulness Can Make You a Better SLP

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is mindfulness? How can mindfulness make you a better SLP? According to UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center, mindfulness is simply "paying a...

EP 112 - Sensory Processing Basics for SLPs

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I talk about sensory processing basics for SLPs. Currently, the American Occupational Therapy Association recommends that provider...

EP 111 - What is Design Thinking, and What Does it Have to Do With SLPs?

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, I talk about Design Thinking and how it can be a valuable tool for SLPs. So what is Design Thinking? Design Thinking is a min...

EP 110 - Top Equipment Recommendations for Teletherapy

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast episode, we will discuss the top equipment recommendations for teletherapy that help SLPs be at their best during their speech sess...

EP 109 - Stridency Deletion and What to Do About It

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'll be discussing stridency deletion and how to address it in speech therapy. Stridency deletion is one of the phonological patte...

EP108 - Fun Ways to Work on Multiple Meaning Words

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've probably all written goals addressing multiple-meaning words at some point in our careers as SLPs. Working with multiple-meaning words is challe...

EP 107 - Best Advice for Teletherapists

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about the best advice for teletherapists. There's a lot of information and resources floating around regarding teletherapy, so...

EP 106 - Where to Find Digital Reading Passages for Speech Therapy

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss where to find digital reading passages, which can be a valuable addition to our speech therapy toolbox. If you're in school...

EP 105 - How to Protect Student Privacy Online and Why You Should Take it Seriously

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode talks about the important topic of protecting student privacy online. Digital privacy is a crucial part of serving our students and clien...

EP 104 - What SLPs Need to Know About Trauma

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's topic is both challenging and important. We'll be focusing on how childhood trauma affects language and communication, and how SLPs can use tr...

EP 103 - Let's Talk About Gestalt Language Processors

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'll be discussing gestalt language processing, and how to effectively and respectfully support our clients who are gestalt language ...

EP 102 - How to Use Picture Scenes for Mixed Groups in Speech Therapy

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'll be discussing how to use picture scenes for mixed groups in speech therapy. I think it's important to acknowledge that mixed groups are re...

EP 101 - How to be a Collaboration Superstar

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're focusing on how to be effective collaborators as SLPs. We'll mostly be using examples from schools, but my hope is that the ...

EP 100 - Are Digital Speech Therapy Resources Bad for Kids?

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're discussing a challenging question. We'll be asking, "Are digital resources bad for kids?" I admit that this topic is probably surprising....

EP 99 - Articulation Norms - What Does the Latest Research Show?

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'll be discussing the latest research about articulation norms. The topic of research related to articulation norms is one that I...

EP 98 - Digital Books Part 2: How to Use Digital Books in Speech Therapy

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a follow-up to an episode I did a few weeks ago. Part one focused on where to find free digital books online. In Episode 97, I shared ...

EP 97 - Digital Books Part 1: Where to Find Free Digital Books to Use in Speech Therapy

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Digital books are some of my favorite speech therapy tools. You can use them to target almost any goal. There are some wonderful options out there tha...

EP 97 - Digital Books Part 1: Where to Find Free Digital Books to Use in Speech Therapy

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Digital books are some of my favorite speech therapy tools. You can use them to target almost any goal. There are some wonderful options out there tha...

EP 96 - Best Back to School Tips for SLPs

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'll be sharing my three favorite back-to-school tips for SLPs. The core theme of this episode is the importance of self-compassion. The beginn...

EP 95 - Low Prep Summer Speech Therapy

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Providing summer services might be something you've signed up for to provide continuity of services for your students, or perhaps the recession has pu...

EP 94 - Better Hearing & Speech Month Ideas 2022

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The month of May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, which is a time for us to promote the field of Speech-Language Pathology and to help educate others...

EP 93 - Expert Tips for Treating the /R/ Sound

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The /r/ sound can be tricky to work with, but there are so many ways that we can address it! Often times, it's just all about finding the right approa...

EP 92 - The Best Board Games for Speech Therapy

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we will talk about the best board games for speech therapy and how you can adapt them to meet your client's goals. Click here to a...

EP 91 - The Best Games for Speech Therapy - Digital Edition

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm going to be talking about using games in speech therapy, specifically digital games that can be used in-person and online. Click here to acc...

EP 90 - How to Cope with a Chronic Illness while Working as an SLP

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A long-term or chronic illness can disrupt your life in many ways. You may be tired and in pain regularly. In today's episode, I talk about chronic il...

EP 89 - 3 Reasons Why Digital Resources Aren't Just A Trend

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are digital speech therapy resources just a trend? In this episode, I discuss three reasons why I think these digital resources are here to stay. Clic...

EP 88 - The Benefits of Group Therapy Sessions

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Incorporating group therapy into your sessions can be overwhelming at times. In this episode, I share the benefits of group therapy as well as what a ...

EP 87 - Sensory Play With Teletherapy

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how to incorporate sensory play with your students when you cannot physically be with them? In this episode, I share six different sensory...

EP 86 - How to Seamlessly Plan your Speech Therapy Sessions

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share different strategies that you can begin implementing in order to help manage your time to plan for all of your therapy sessio...

EP 85 - Time Management Strategies for SLPs

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we will talk all about time management and how to best use your time to be as efficient as possible. I will share my top 4 tips tha...

EP 84 - Late Talkers, Part 2 with Abbie Lande

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Late Talkers Part 2 with guest speaker, Abbie Lande. In this episode, we dive into therapy with late talkers. Tune in to hear all abou...

EP 83 - Late Talkers, Part 1 with Abbie Lande

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who exactly is a late talker? How do you know if your new potential client is showing signs of needing speech therapy or is going to catch up to his/h...

EP 82 - Therapy Ideas to Support Literacy Development

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is literacy? What is our role as speech and language pathologists in supporting our students with literacy development? In this episode, I talk a...

EP 81 - How and Why to Use Digital Resources in Person

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss how and why to use digital resources in person now that many of us are back in school, as well as various ways to incorpora...

EP 80 - How To Prepare for the Upcoming School Year

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I provide several strategies and tips to help stay organized by creating schedules in order to help prepare for the upcoming schoo...

EP 79 - End of School Year Wrap Up

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I thought I would take the time to lay out some key ideas and tasks you may complete to help you stay organized as the end of the sch...

EP 78 - All About Categories!

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I provide lots of ideas on how to work on categories with your students to bring more engaging and hands-on activities to your langua...

EP 77 - My Beautiful Stutter with Ryan Gielan

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teaching our students that it's OK to stutter is such an important message, yet one that often gets overlooked. Join me as I chat with Ryan Gielan abo...

EP 76 - How To Complete Assessments Over Teletherapy

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I provide ideas on how to thoroughly assess new patients over teletherapy. Go here to access the show notes == bit.ly/TSSEP76

EP 75 - Parent Involvement in Therapy to Maximize Treatment Results

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about how to better incorporate parents within therapy sessions and home practice in order to obtain the very best results for...

EP 74 - Interactive Ways for Maximizing Vocabulary Development

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk all about interactive ways to target vocabulary development with students of all ages. From sensory bins, to interactive book...

EP 73 - Teletherapy Tips for Early Intervention

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we cover loads of tips for conducting your EI teletherapy sessions with confidence. Tune in to learn how to increase engagement, pare...

EP 72 - Best Practices for Using Videos in Speech Therapy

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Videos can be a great tool for speech therapy, whether in-person or virtual. Tune into today's episode to learn some great tips and tools for using vi...

EP 71 - 5 Chrome Extensions for SLPs

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I review some helpful Chrome extensions to spice up your teletherapy sessions. They're a free and easy incorporate into your browser ...

EP 70 - Teletherapy Tips for SLPs

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I cover all things teletherapy with special guest, Stacey Pfaff. Tune in to learn about teletherapy FAQs, tech troubleshooting, behavi...

EP 69 - Creating Balance While Working From Home & Raising a Family

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Due to COVID19, many of us have found ourselves working from home while simultaneously homeschooling and looking after our children during working hou...

EP 68 - Why Pre-literacy Skills are so Important & How SLPs Can Help

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are pre-literacy skills and why are they important? In today's episode I talk all about pre-literacy skills and ways that SLPs can help to promot...

EP 67 - What Speech Therapists Need To Know About Music Therapy

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that music can promote speech and language skills? Tune in to learn about how music therapy can help with behavioral issues, social skill...

EP 66 - Teletherapy Materials Q & A

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Since the transition to teletherapy, I've received many questions about teletherapy materials for speech therapy. I decided to answer some of the most...

EP 65 - Teletherapy 101 with Leanne Sherred

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Teletherapy and distance learning has been an overnight transition that many SLPs have had to make. To help answer your questions, I had a teletherapi...

EP 64 - Supporting Our Children Through Uncertain Times: A Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I recorded this podcast a bit last minute, but just didn't feel right putting out my originally scheduled episode. I talk about tips for parents, kids...

EP 63 - 6 AAC Myths You Should Know About

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what myths surround the subject of AAC? In this episode, I talk about AAC myths and the truth behind what claims are real or no...

EP 62 - All You Need To Know About SLPAs

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what an SLPA does? In this podcast I talk all about what an SLPA is, what the advantages are to having one, and what they can a...

EP 61 - Tackling Idioms

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get overwhelmed when teaching idioms and feel like you don't know where to start? You're not alone! Tune into episode 61 to learn more about th...

EP 60 - Waldorf-Inspired Speech Therapy

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you familiar with Waldorf schools and ever wondered with what they are about? Today, I talk a bit about some ideas we can borrow from the Waldorf ...

EP 59 - Why & How We Should Be Teaching Our Students About Gratitude

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wonderful about the importance of gratitude? A person who is grateful tends to spend less time comparing him or herself with others and fe...

EP 58 - Leveraging Tech to Minimize Stress

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to incorporate digital resources into your speech sessions, but weren't sure where to start? In today's episode I talk all about ...

EP 57 - Meal Planning Tips for SLPs

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm here today to share some tips that will help you prepare some delicious meals to give you the fuel you need to get through the busy week ahead. Ac...

EP 56 - How NOT to use Technology in Speech Therapy

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I often talk all about how TO use technology, but today we're discussing the ways we should NOT be using tech in the speech room. Go here to access th...