The Speech Space Podcast

Jessica Cassity, M.S., CCC-SLP
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Looking for some fresh ideas for your speech therapy sessions? The Speech Space podcast is a podcast full of tips and resources for speech-language pathologists working in the schools or private practice.

  1. MAR 17

    Preventing & Managing SLP Burnout

    Burnout is a common experience for speech-language pathologists working in schools, healthcare, and private practice. Heavy workloads, therapy planning demands, documentation requirements, and large caseloads can make it difficult to maintain balance over time. In this episode, we discuss what SLP burnout looks like, why it happens in our field, and practical strategies for preventing and managing it. We explore ways to reduce cognitive load, protect your energy, simplify therapy planning, and build sustainable systems that make day-to-day work more manageable. You can access the show notes here.

    12 min

  2. FEB 10

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

    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, ethically, and realistically, including privacy concerns, accuracy limits, and where AI can genuinely save time without replacing clinical judgment. You can access the show notes here.

    7 min

  3. JAN 13

    Creative Ways to Move More Every Day

    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 everyday life — focusing on habits that support energy, mood, and long-term consistency without burnout. You can access the show notes here.

    6 min

  4. 12/02/2025

    Creating a Culture of Kindness in Speech Therapy

    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 evidence-based rationale for the connection between kindness and learning. Next, it emphasizes the importance of prioritizing kindness as soon as we begin working with a student or a group of students. This could involve placing visual kindness cues in the speech room, facilitating kind interactions between students, planning specific kindness-focused activities, reading picture books about kindness, and weaving kindness into familiar activities. The episode closes with encouragement to be kind to ourselves as well.

    14 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    Behavioral Interventions That Get Results

    In this episode of The Speech Space Podcast, we share practical behavioral interventions and evidence-based strategies to help SLPs manage challenging behaviors in the speech room. Learn how to use positive supports, function-based assessment, and proactive techniques to create calm, engaging, and productive therapy sessions.

    10 min

  6. 10/07/2025

    Communication Techniques that Strengthen Rapport

    This episode explores practical communication techniques that help SLPs build strong, trusting rapport with students and clients. Jessica discusses why harsh, punishment-based communication often backfires, and offers evidence-informed strategies that foster connection, collaboration, and emotional safety. Listeners will leave with clear, actionable tools to strengthen therapeutic relationships and improve session outcomes.

    13 min

  7. 09/09/2025

    What SLPs Need to Know About Childhood Cancer

    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 who work in educational settings. The episode begins with some childhood cancer basics, including the most common types of pediatric cancers, as well as an overview of childhood cancer symptoms. The episode then examines the different ways in which childhood cancer can impact different facets of communication, including articulation, cognition, language, voice, hearing, and swallowing. The episode emphasizes the importance of collaboration when working with this population, and closes with a reminder that SLPs from educational settings have valuable support to offer children and families who have been impacted by cancer.

    13 min

  8. 05/06/2025

    Top Sleep Tips for SLPs

    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 support us in navigating complex clinical issues and managing stressful situations. The episode includes research-based tips from sleep scientists and experts, but it is not medical advice. The first part of the episode explores the importance of having a consistent sleep schedule and going to bed and getting up at the same time each day. Next, the episode covers sleep tips that are applicable for both children and adults, with a focus on developing a nightly wind-down routine. The episode then moves into a discussion about maximizing light exposure in the morning, and minimizing light exposure in the evening. Next, the episode talks about the importance of getting out of bed if you're struggling to sleep. This tip comes from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, which is an effective insomnia treatment. The final section of the episode addresses the connection between anxiety and insomnia. One strategy in this area is to spend some time before bed writing down sources of stress and anxiety.

    14 min
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