Work Life Balance for Speech Pathologists: Mindful Time Management Tips for Therapists, Clinicians, & Private Practice Owners

Theresa Harp
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A podcast about coaching strategies and time management tips for busy SLPs, PTs, OTs, therapists, and private practice owners who want to feel successful in their personal and professional life at the same time. Let's take back control of your time! 

  1. 3D AGO

    138. ADHD and Why You Keep Abandoning Systems

    You know that color-coded spreadsheet you created? The planner you swore was the one? The system that was going to finally fix everything? ...and now it’s collecting dust. If you’ve ever stopped using a system and made that mean something about your discipline, your consistency, or your competence, this episode will shift something. Because what if the system isn’t the problem? What You’ll Learn Why your abandoned planner or spreadsheet is not proof that you’re lazy or inconsistentThe real reason you create systems in the first place (hint: it’s not about organization)The mindset shift that turns a 60-minute “get back on track” project into a 2-minute check-inHow systems can quietly become performative and actually keep you stuckThe simple question to ask when you feel like you’ve “fallen off the wagon”If This Resonates… If you're tired of shoulding on yourself about not sticking to the plan... If you’re the competent one everyone relies on, but secretly you feel behind… If you want systems that actually support your ADHD brain instead of shaming it… I’d love to help. 📌 Book a free 1:1 consult here We’ll look at what you’re trying to create, what’s actually getting in the way, and how to build structure that gives you freedom, not pressure. And if you’re not already in the Facebook group, come join us: Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists. That’s where these real-time coaching moments start. Progress over perfection, always. Keywords ADHD productivity Overwhelmed SLP Executive dysfunction Time management for speech pathologists Work-life balance for SLPs ADHD systems that work Productive procrastination Burnout prevention for therapists To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here. Come join Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists on Facebook for more tips and tricks! Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

    21 min

  2. FEB 10

    137. Three Lies About Balance That Keep SLPs Burned Out

    We’ve been sold a version of "work-life balance" that sounds great on paper, but  terrible in real life.  If you’ve ever changed jobs, started a private practice, or rearranged your schedule hoping this would finally make things feel calm--only to find yourself just as stressed as before--this episode is for you.  I went live in the Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists Facebook group and shared three big lies we’ve been told about balance and why they quietly keep high-achieving SLPs stuck, overwhelmed, and exhausted. What You’ll Learn Why balance is not universal and why trying to copy someone else’s version will always backfireWhy balance doesn’t come from your schedule or circumstances, even when everything “looks good” on paperWhy balance isn’t a destination, but a skill you build (and rebuild) in different seasonsWhy private practice flexibility alone doesn’t prevent burnoutHow reclaiming balance starts internally, not with another schedule tweak To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here. Come join Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists on Facebook for more tips and tricks! Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

    21 min

  3. FEB 3

    136. When Time Freedom Backfires

    I started my own business for more freedom and accidentally created a brand-new kind of stress. If you’re self-employed, running a private practice, or even just craving more autonomy over your time, this episode is for you. I’m sharing a very real, very recent behind-the-scenes look at how “time freedom” can quietly turn into overwhelm and what to do when you realize your days aren’t working the way you thought they would. This one is honest, a little uncomfortable, and incredibly common, especially for ADHD brains. What You’ll Learn The hidden cost of time freedom no one talks about until you’re already living itWhy wide-open schedules often lead to paralysis, reactivity, and decision fatigueHow this showed up for me while running my coaching business from homeWhy ADHD + lack of structure can create chaos instead of balanceI’ll help you reframe structure as the thing that actually creates freedom, not the enemy of itIf This Resonates… If you found yourself nodding along, you’re definitely not alone. This is exactly why I’m hosting a free workshop on how to run your professional life without burning out. Click here to be added to the Wait List and I'll email you with the details (time, date, etc) once they're finalized.  If this episode hit home and you want support untangling your time, priorities, and energy, I’d love to talk. You can book a free 1:1 consult with me, and we’ll figure out what’s actually getting in your way and what to do next. Resources & Links 📌 Book a free 1:1 consult → https://cutt.ly/KtwII93a 📌 Sign up for the free workshop here 👥 Join the FB Group → Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists Keywords (SEO) time freedom overwhelm ADHD time management private practice burnout work from home boundaries decision fatigue ADHD SLP productivity coaching executive functioning adults Progress over perfection, always. To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here. Come join Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists on Facebook for more tips and tricks! Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

    24 min

  4. JAN 27

    135. 3 Shifts My Coaching Clients Make That Actually Work

    If your life looks “fine” on paper, but you’re exhausted, behind, and constantly pushing through -- this episode is for you.  I’m sharing three things my coaching clients do differently that create real work-life balance, without more systems or pressure. These aren’t magic fixes, but they do change how you show up at work and at home.  What You’ll Learn: Why pushing through your thoughts and feelings is actually slowing you down and how learning to process them creates relief instead of more overwhelmHow my clients learn to work with their brain (especially ADHD and neurodivergent brains) instead of forcing strategies that were never designed for themHow to spend your time intentionally -- even when time feels scarce -- so it supports your life instead of draining itHow these shifts create more clarity, energy, and control without requiring you to do moreIf This Resonates… If you’re nodding along thinking, “Yep… this is me,” I’d love to support you. You don’t need another planner or productivity system...you need support that actually fits your brain and your life. You’re welcome to book a free consult to ask questions, talk things through, or explore what coaching could look like for you. Resources & Links: 📌 Book a free 1:1 consult → https://cutt.ly/KtwII93a 🎧 Related Episodes → Ep. #134. What I Wish SLPs Knew About Coaching 👥 Join the FB group → Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists Progress over perfection, always. Keywords (SEO) Work-life balance for SLPs ADHD productivity Overwhelmed speech pathologist Executive dysfunction Time management for ADHD Burnout prevention for clinicians ADHD coaching for SLPs To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here. Come join Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists on Facebook for more tips and tricks! Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

    22 min

  5. JAN 20

    134. What Coaching Actually Is (and Isn’t) for SLPs

    If you've ever heard me talk about coaching and wondered, "But what IS coaching, exactly?" you're not alone. This episode was inspired by a real conversation in my Facebook group that made me realize a lot of SLPs don’t actually know what coaching is and how it can help. (I didn’t either before I found it.) So today, I’m breaking down five things I wish every SLP understood about coaching and why it might be the missing piece if your life looks fine on paper, but feels heavy in practice. What You’ll Learn I’ll explain why coaching is not advice, mentoring, or someone telling you what to doI share how coaching is similar to — and very different from — therapyWe’ll talk about how coaching helps you build a life that actually fits your brain, especially if you have ADHDI’ll break down why coaching is evidence-based and not “woo”I explain who coaching is actually for and why you don’t have to be falling apart to benefitIf This Resonates If this episode had you nodding along or thinking, “Oh, that’ sounds helpful,”  I’d love to talk with you.  You don’t need a perfectly defined goal. Clarity is something we build together. 📌 Book a free 1:1 consult → https://cutt.ly/KtwII93a Keywords (SEO) SLP coaching, ADHD coaching for SLPs, work life balance SLP, executive dysfunction, productivity coaching, overwhelmed speech pathologist, time management ADHD To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here. Come join Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists on Facebook for more tips and tricks! Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

    20 min

  6. JAN 13

    133. The Smarter Way to Write Reports (Without AI Anxiety)

    If documentation makes you want to scream into the void, this episode is for you. I sat down with Dr. Michelle Boisvert, creator of easyReportPRO, to talk about why report writing is such a massive energy drain—and what actually helps. We get into automation vs. AI, executive functioning-friendly systems, and how to protect your time without sacrificing quality or ethics.  Connect With Dr. Michelle Boisvert: Website: www.easyReportPRO.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easyreportpro/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-boisvert-6144164/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/easyreportpro/ To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here. Come join Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists on Facebook for more tips and tricks! Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

    45 min

  7. JAN 6

    132. Not Feeling the New Year? Let’s Talk About That

    This is the first episode of 2026 and I’ll be honest: I’m not feeling the New Year hype.   If you’re exhausted by the "new year, new you!" messaging and secretly wondering why you’re not motivated yet, it's okay! You’re human. In this episode, I’m giving you permission to stop forcing it and offering a gentler, alternative way to move forward without spiraling or staying stuck. What You’ll Learn Why not feeling “motivated” in January makes complete sense (and why it’s not a problem)Why forcing goals too early often backfires—especially for ADHD brainsHow to let yourself land instead of launching into pressureHow a simple 3-day observation reset builds clarity without overwhelmHow to choose a North Star that fits where you actually are right nowIf This Resonates… If you’re tired of "should-ing" on yourself and want support easing back into focus, balance, and structure—without burnout—I’d love to help. You can book a free 1:1 consult right here.   And if you want extra support and real conversations with other SLPs who get it, come join us inside the Facebook group (name change coming soon 👀). Keywords work-life balance for SLPs, ADHD time management, overwhelmed SLP, New Year burnout, executive dysfunction, productivity coaching, ADHD routines, goal setting with ADHD To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here. Come join Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists on Facebook for more tips and tricks! Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

    18 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    131. What No One Tells You About Picking Goals for the New Year

    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 recurring thoughts as data to decide what actually deserves your focus next yearI share how emotional reactions in your body can point to goals that need a different, gentler strategy (especially if you have ADHD)We’ll talk about the one coaching question that cuts through decision fatigueI explain why higher-frequency, lower-effort action beats “all-or-nothing” goal plans every timeI walk you through how to run your goals through the time filter (because time is your most valuable resource!)👉 If This Resonates: If this episode felt like someone finally said the quiet part out loud, I’d love to support you more closely. Book a free 1:1 consult and let’s talk about what you want 2026 to look like and what it will actually take to get there without burning out. You don’t need more willpower. You need clarity, structure, and support that works with your brain. To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here. Come join Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists on Facebook for more tips and tricks! Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

    27 min
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A podcast about coaching strategies and time management tips for busy SLPs, PTs, OTs, therapists, and private practice owners who want to feel successful in their personal and professional life at the same time. Let's take back control of your time! 

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