SpeechyKeenSLP

Tara Roehl, MS, CCC-SLP

🎙️ Welcome to SpeechyKeenSLP! 🎙️ I’m Tara—SLP, homeschool mom, co-op director, and tech enthusiast who’s all about helping therapists, educators, and lifelong learners work smarter, not harder. On this channel, we geek out over the latest tech innovations (hello, CES!), explore how to bring game-changing tools into telepractice and education, and share down-to-earth strategies to make your work life a little easier—and a lot more fun. Whether you’re curious about AR smart glasses, haptic gloves, AI tools for therapy, or just looking for practical tips to boost your workflow on the go, you’re in the right place! ✨ Think of this as your space to collect new power-ups, stay inspired, and get excited about what’s next in therapy, tech, and teaching. ✨ Hit subscribe and let’s keep innovating—together! 🚀 speechykeenslp.substack.com

Episodes

  1. 13/12/2025

    Episode 04: The Future Science of Sun - Bringing Sunlight Indoors

    What if the reason you feel tired, unfocused, or drained after a full day on your computer isn’t burnout… but missing sunlight?In this episode, I’m sharing one of my biggest “aha” moments from CES: SunBooster by SunLED—a tiny, clip-on device that brings a crucial part of natural sunlight back indoors. And yes, it’s backed by real science.As a telepractice speech-language pathologist, educator, course creator, and human who spends a lot of time in front of screens, this technology immediately caught my attention. At CES, it looked like nothing more than a small webcam. But once I saw what was actually happening? I was blown away.☀️ SunBooster uses patented near-infrared light technology—the invisible, non-UV part of sunlight our bodies evolved with but rarely get indoors. Research shows this type of light supports mood, energy, focus, and cellular health, yet modern indoor lighting and windows block almost all of it.In this episode, we cover:- Why indoor work and screen time can be so draining- What near-infrared light and photobiomodulation actually are (no heavy science, I promise)- The research behind SunLED’s technology and what human studies have found- Why this matters for students, educators, SLPs, and anyone working on a computer all day- My firsthand experience trying SunBooster at CES- How small environmental changes can make a big difference in how we feel and functionIf you work indoors, learn indoors, or support others who do—this episode might change how you think about light!Let’s use tech to work smarter, not harder. Take what works, tweak what doesn’t, and let’s keep innovating for us and our clients. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit speechykeenslp.substack.com

    9 min
  2. 🎧 Episode 03: The Future is Hands-Free—Sightful’s Spacetop Smart Glasses

    09/04/2025

    🎧 Episode 03: The Future is Hands-Free—Sightful’s Spacetop Smart Glasses

    👓 What if your laptop screen wasn’t a screen at all? What if your workspace floated in front of your eyes—private, portable, and BIGGER than ever? In this episode, I’m diving into the Sightful Spacetop, the world’s first AR laptop that’s redefining what it means to “work on the go.” Think sleek glasses, a compact keyboard, and a virtual 100-inch desktop that only you can see. No more screen peeking in coffee shops. No more fighting for table space. No more juggling tabs on a tiny screen. I’ll break down: 👓 How I would use the Spacetop for writing IEPs and proposals (with Netflix probably open too—no shame 😉) 👓 Why it’s a game-changer for therapists, educators, and remote workers 👓 And where this kind of AR tech could take our field in the not-so-distant future Whether you’re a telepractice SLP, a digital nomad, or a tech-loving multitasker—this one’s for you. ✨ The future of focus, flow, and flexibility might just be hiding behind a pair of glasses. Let’s explore it. 🔗 Subscribe for more tech reviews, therapy tips, and big ideas 👉 Ready to feel the future? Let’s get into it! 👇 LINKS & RESOURCES 👇 🔗 Sightful Spacetop: https://www.sightful.com/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/speechykeenslp 🐦 Twitter/X/BlueSky/Instagram: @SpeechyKeenSLP💌 Want more nerdy SLP tech talk in your inbox? https://speechykeenslp.substack.com/ ✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share this episode with your favorite tech-savvy clinician or curious coworker! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit speechykeenslp.substack.com

    15 min

About

🎙️ Welcome to SpeechyKeenSLP! 🎙️ I’m Tara—SLP, homeschool mom, co-op director, and tech enthusiast who’s all about helping therapists, educators, and lifelong learners work smarter, not harder. On this channel, we geek out over the latest tech innovations (hello, CES!), explore how to bring game-changing tools into telepractice and education, and share down-to-earth strategies to make your work life a little easier—and a lot more fun. Whether you’re curious about AR smart glasses, haptic gloves, AI tools for therapy, or just looking for practical tips to boost your workflow on the go, you’re in the right place! ✨ Think of this as your space to collect new power-ups, stay inspired, and get excited about what’s next in therapy, tech, and teaching. ✨ Hit subscribe and let’s keep innovating—together! 🚀 speechykeenslp.substack.com