The Holistic Speech Path Podcast

Fatima Hassan and Megan Harcourt
  • 5.0 (11)
  • ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

In a rapidly evolving world, we began to challenge ourselves and the traditional norms of speech and language therapy, recognizing that it was no longer meeting the diverse needs of our clients. This podcast is about moving beyond conventional medical models. We explore holistic, whole-child approaches while listening to and trusting each family’s lived experience. 

Episodes

  1. 06/18/2025

    Autism to Awesomism with Suzy Miller

    Suzy Miller is a pioneer in the field of Speech-Language Pathology having been one of the very first SLP's to understand the depth and magnitude of energy and vibration in working with autistic children. Her experience in becoming multi-dimensional from a spiritual level is mind-blowing and has paved and continues to pave the way in allowing for us to truly understand what unconditional love and understanding is in working with autistic children. To truly listen to what they are conveying to us and the collective.  Suzy is a visionary speaker, author, telepathic communicator, multidimensional seer and integration specialist. She began her life’s work after a child diagnosed with autism requested that she integrate his light body with the physical body so that he could function more fully here. Her success with his integration and many thousands of others with a similar request has encouraged her to use her skills to support anyone seeking to more fully express the essence of their true nature. A former Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, with a Master’s Degree in Education, Suzy has collaborated with professionals in a variety of fields from psychology, social work, mainstream education and medicine to leading edge scientists, metaphysicians, healers and new thought leaders. A lifelong student of consciousness, Suzy has personally facilitated the growth and mastery of hundreds of Awesomism practitioners and thousands of private clients worldwide. She supports the integration of unintegrated aspects of Self through private sessions, courses, workshops, articles, speaking engagements, and live events! She specializes in the integration of autism, childhood traumas and heightened spiritual experiences.  Suzy's website which hosts a plethora of resources and information, monthly offerings and her enlightening newsletter: https://suzymiller.com Suzy's brilliant must-read book Awesomism can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/AWESOMISM-New-Understand-Diagnosis-Autism/dp/1440102856

    53 min

  2. 06/05/2025

    Money Mindset as an SLP and Making a Shift with Cleo Matlou

    Most SLP's are not paid enough in comparison to the heavy work loads they carry. We are often taught to practice from a  "lack mindset" instead of an "abundance mindset" with money and to function from a personal and professional lens of do more for less. A shift is urgently necessary to help avoid burnout. While there is always a need for advocacy, the truth is, a holistic mindset toward your relationship with money starts with YOU. All roads and paths will lead back to "self."  Our conversation with Cleo Matlou, a Money Mindset Coach was expansive and very empowering. She shares some foundational ways to make the necessary shift toward creating more capacity to receive wealth and abundance in your business, career and life. We speak about how many SLP's have subconscious beliefs that are controlling their internal narrative holding them back to try something new or reach their full alignment with their own unique footprint. Entrepreneurship is far from easy but keeping in mind the importance of "impact" and "income" can help set you up for success.  Website: https://www.womenaboutfinance.com/about Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/cleo-matlou Instagram: @cleo_matlou

    50 min

  3. 05/27/2025

    Telepathy and Spelling - And Hope Began

    Many know Katie Asher as Houstons mom from the Telepathy Tapes. We had the honor of speaking to Katie and learning more about her entire journey from childhood to motherhood and everything in between. She is a single mother of five and fierce advocate for her son Houston and all other non-speakers with severe motor impairments. She is also the author of The Book of Heaven which led to her playing a key role in the award winning podcast The Telepathy Tapes. Houston was almost 22 years old before he had an opportunity to learn how to communicate. Before that day, when people would ask Katie what she wanted most in life she would shoot back, “I want to know my son! I want to know what he thinks and feels!” She shares in depth that the day their lives changed forever was when, after a few months of struggling on the letter boards, Houston was asked this question after a lesson on the history of the t-shirt. “If you could put any slogan on a t-shirt, what would it be?” and Houston slowly, letter by letter, spelled…        I        M        I         N        H       E        R        E.  And hope began. Katie's efforts are focused on dismantling institutions, policies, laws, and prejudices that have denied these ctiizens their legal and constitutional rights as well as dehumanized them. She holds this truth: " Unity can only happen after truth begets justice. Then love can win."  Follow Katie and Houstons journey on IG: @asherhousehope Purchase Katie's book on Amazon here:  The Book of Heaven- a story of hope for the outcasts, the broken and those who lost faith.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737898608?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_CBAWVRKBK99R635N8MWN&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_CBAWVRKBK99R635N8MWN&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_CBAWVRKBK99R635N8MWN&bestFormat=true The Telepathy Tapes: https://thetelepathytapes.com/ Listen to the Telepathy Tapes on either Apple Podcast or Spotify Watch the trailer of the upcoming film here: https://thetelepathytapes.com/trailer

    1h 7m

  4. 05/21/2025

    From SLP to Spelling: Libby and John Paul's Story

    Whether it is Spelling to Communicate (S2C), Rapid Prompt Method (RPM), the Spellers Method or Facilitated Communication, we can all agree that this arena of communicative support is nothing short of controversial. It is bewildering as to why especially with shared lived experiences and witnessing many children and young adults finally unlocking their voices and intellectual property via spelling. We had the wonderful gift of interviewing Libby Ingram who many will know from the Telepathy Tapes as John Paul's mom. Libby, an SLP, who has worked in a variety of settings shares her journey as an SLP and becoming a mom to twin boys, one of which was a non-speaking autistic.  She is a certified S2C practitioner since 2017 and now runs the foundation created in honor of her son.  This conversation will challenge the current echo chambers and narratives that deny acknowledging lived experiences. Libby's honesty, vulnerability and courage during this conversation is nothing short of pure love in true service to non-speaking autistic children and their families. Support the foundation here:https://lovejohnpaul.org/ Follow Libby and family keep John Pauls legacy alive in love and light on Instagram here: @lovelikejohnpaul  https://www.instagram.com/lovelikejohnpaul?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    1 hr

  5. 05/14/2025

    Nutrition, Complex Picky Eating and ARFID with Shandy Laskey

    Nutrition is foundational and many of our children struggle with complex picky eating. Our guest, Shandy Laskey is an integrative Speech-Language Pathologist and pediatric feeding specialist, as well as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Documenting Hope Certified Health Coach. Combining her qualifications and her passion for holistic health and wellness, Shandy serves as an online nutrition, feeding, and development coach for parents of children with complex picky eating with and without developmental conditions (such as autism, ADHDs, sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, Down syndrome, PANS PANDAS, and more). She is passionate about helping parents improve and optimize their child's health, wellness, and development at home through nutrition and lifestyle changes, in addition to developmental strategies. In this episode, Shandy shares her insights from her own personal journey in dealing with chronic health issues and how this forged a path ahead with a niche and focus in nutrition and complex picky eating. We also speak about ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), how it's diagnosed and where it overlaps with PANS/PANDAS and Pediatric Feeding Disorders. The hope and intention is that parents and fellow clinicians feel empowered after listening to this episode.   You can learn more about Shandy's work and free resources at speakingofhealthandwellness.com.

    1h 3m

  6. 05/11/2025

    Documenting Hope with Beth Lambert

    Author, educator and former healthcare consultant, Beth Lambert has monitored and documented the escalating rates of childhood chronic conditions for over a decade.  Her first book, A Compromised Generation, provides a thorough analysis of the origins of this modern health crisis and documents how modifications to environmental and lifestyle factors can profoundly influence health outcomes, including full disease reversal. Beth is also the co-author of Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis. Documenting Hope is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing root cause healing solutions for children’s chronic health and developmental conditions. Documenting Hope provides resources and support for parents and practitioners who are ready to move beyond the conventional symptom-suppressive approach to disease management. Learn more about: Documenting Hope  www.documentinghope.com A Compromised Generation: http://sentientpublications.com/shop/books/all-titles/a-compromised-generation/ Brain Under Attack http://www.brainunderattack.com Reversal of Autism Symptoms among Dizygotic Twins through a Personalized Lifestyle and Environmental Modification Approach: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. https://documentinghope.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Reversal-of-Autism-Symptoms-among-Dizygotic-Twins-through-a-Personalized-Lifestyle-and-Environmental-Modification-Approach-A-Case-Report-and-Review-of-the-Literature.pdf Healing Together by Documenting Hope: supporting parents on a healing journey. https://healing.documentinghope.com/register/

    53 min

  7. 04/15/2025

    Total Load Theory and the Power of AND

    Total Load Theory and the Power of AND In this episode, we speak about the power of AND and how valuable it is to hold different perspectives to better serve our children. We have been convinced that in order to be neurodiversity affirming, we should ignore the determinants of health such as sleep, nutrition, stressors on the body from environmental factors etc. The power of AND teaches us that we can hold true many different ways to support our children all based on respect for their humanity first and foremost.  Total Load Theory has been a game changer in how we both support families and children. When we speak about determining a child’s total load, what does that mean? Every human body has an individual load limit. One can handle only a certain number of stressors  before the body begins to show symptoms of breakdown. To understand a child's total load is to take into consideration ALL potential internal/external stressors and to determine how best to decrease these in order for that child to thrive.  Some helpful resources as discussed in this episode: 1. Documenting Hope https://documentinghope.com/ https://documentinghope.com/total-load-theory/ 2. Breathe Institute https://thebreatheinstitute.com/ 3. Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration -  (MNRI Method) https://masgutovamethod.com/the-method/how-mnri-method-works 4.Book: Outsmarting Autism by Patricia Lemer

    54 min

  8. 04/03/2025

    SLP Burn Out

    SLP burn out is real, very real! And it doesn't have to be this way. In this episode, we share what we call a "LOVE" letter to SLP's who are either in grad school , beginning their Clinical Fellowship experience, or experienced SLP's who have simply had enough. We share our lived experiences in navigating burn out and what we did to make the shift because it is possible despite what we have been made to believe. All paths will lead you back to getting very clear on your "why" and how it drives your "how." More so, our hope and intention is that you return back to "self" and lead from that heart space in your clinical practice. We talk about an abundance mindset, choosing courage over comfort and getting honest and clear with yourself.

    49 min

  9. 03/27/2025

    Parent Empowerment and Strong Intuition

    Your thoughts are more powerful than you think. They are able to shape and shift the entire ecosystem in a family. In this episode, we share the importance of understanding our role/s as professionals and that parents/caregivers/guardians are the gate-keepers of their child. Encouraging a strong parental intuition is foundational prior to curating any team of therapists. Healing starts with "self" and despite what we have been told, a parents nervous system is as important if not more in holding space for their child's healing journey. Our goal is to empower parents to pave the way forward with good discernment and strong intuition. Energy is everything!

    39 min

  10. 02/03/2025

    Trust the Science?

    In our field of Speech-Language Pathology, it has never felt more compelling to shift our clinical approach and understanding of how we interpret, understand, practice and implement trending research and data. We often hear "trust the science" and are understanding now more than ever that absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. In this episode, we discuss our UNlearning and the value of honoring a family and child's lived experience just as much, if not more than any research paper could provide.  Name calling it "pseudoscience", "misinformation" or "conspiracy theory" every time we encounter a complex subject, especially with Autism, isn't going to cut it in intellectual discourse anymore. Critical thinking, questioning everything and being open are pre-requisites to successfully understanding what a child of today may need from our skill. The end goal is to function within your scope of practice in a way that allows for every parent, caregiver or guardian to make decisions for that child from a place of informed consent.

    39 min
  11. Meet Megan and Fatima

    01/28/2025

    Meet Megan and Fatima

    In this first episode of the Holistic Speech Path Podcast (HSP), hosts Fatima Hassan and Megan Harcourt, both holistic, integrative speech-language pathologists (SLP's) share their journey of how they became good friends, their SLP journey and the power of UNlearning.  They discuss their personal trajectory as SLP's and the intention and hope for creating this "hub of hope" in reframing how they support children and their families. This episode sets the stage for future conversations and interviews with a variety of professionals and experts in their respective fields. We aim to create a supportive and evolving community leading with an open heart and open mind.  Megan: @attunementspeechtherapy www.attunementspeechtherapy.com Fatima: @terra_speech_language www.terraspeech.com

    28 min

  12. 01/27/2025

    HSP Podcast Trailer

    Welcome to The Holistic Speech Path Podcast hosted by Megan Harcourt (@attunementspeechtherapy) and Fatima Hassan (@terra_speech_language). Together, we’re here to spark bold, honest conversations that challenge traditional approaches to speech and language therapy. In a rapidly evolving world, we began to challenge ourselves and the traditional norms of speech and language therapy, recognizing that it was no longer meeting the diverse needs of our clients. This podcast is about moving beyond conventional medical models. We explore holistic, whole-child approaches while listening to and trusting each family’s lived experience. Our intention is to lead with curiosity and an open mind and open heart. Join us as we bridge traditional practices with fresh perspectives.

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In a rapidly evolving world, we began to challenge ourselves and the traditional norms of speech and language therapy, recognizing that it was no longer meeting the diverse needs of our clients. This podcast is about moving beyond conventional medical models. We explore holistic, whole-child approaches while listening to and trusting each family’s lived experience. 

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    Fatima Hassan and Megan Harcourt
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