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The Listening SLP

A speech-language pathologist who specializes in hearing loss and literacy. International Speaker.
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02/04/2026

It’s about that time when acceptance, waitlist, denials roll out. I love sharing this post every year for people to remember that they are not alone!

People are shocked when I say “I was waitlisted for grad school.”

Being waitlisted was NOT reflection of the therapist I would become or even how my program viewed me. There are many factors that go into admissions decisions.

I know that now. But back when this happened, I felt so ashamed and embarrassed that I was not admitted during the first round. This led to me putting A LOT of undue pressure on myself to prove that I belonged and deserved to be there.

I believe in being fully transparent with you guys. Everyone posts about their acceptance letters, but few people want to talk about the rejection and waitlist.

Is rough?
Does it sting?

YES!

Is it the end of the world?
Will this define you as a professional?

NO!

Remember, you can get rejected and still go on to be amazing! Once you are in, do your best, BUT do not feel as though you have anything to prove.

In the words of , DELAYED is not DENIED 👏🏾

Raise your hand if you were waitlisted or rejected from a program 🙋🏾‍♀️
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02/03/2026

Chat GPT was spot on today! 😂

I love all the details with the cochlear implants, mircophones, and otoscope! The hair, nails, and minimal jelwery are definitely me! 🙌🏾

Here's my prompt: "Create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you know about me.”
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02/02/2026

Selecting the right PD for your staff is no easy task. District leaders and clinician-leaders I know this matters to you.

If you’re approving PD or you’re the one advocating for it behind the scenes, you already know that not all professional development translates to better practice.

I work with districts, private groups, and attenddees at conferences to strengthen clinical decision-making to align listening, language, and literacy services for more optimal outcomes.

This work isn’t about adding initiatives without support.

It’s about improving how clinicians think, decide, and lead within the systems they’re already in.

📅 Now booking speaking engagements for 2026
👉🏾 Leaders: explore topics and secure dates.
👉🏾 Clinicians: share this with your director or coordinator.

🔗 Link in bio for our contact form
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01/29/2026

My area is bracing for some more winter weather! It is a perfect time to talk about all things emergency preparedness!

🆘 SHARE this post for families to be get their hearing device go bag ready with the essentials.

When an emergency situation occurs, it is overwhelming trying to remember all of the things to take with you. Being prepared with a hearing device go bag can take the pressure off of families by having it all in one place. The last thing anyone needs is a device failure!🎒

SWIPE RIGHT to see the 5 essential items recommended that families grab. ➡
🔅Spare batteries
🔅Backup processor or device
🔅Hearing accessories
🔅Medical information
🔅Storage case

BONUS TIP: Have a battery pack incase you need to recharge your devices and you do not have power!

If you find yourself in an emergency situation without the things you need for your device to work properly, reach out directly to the manufacturer.

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01/27/2026

✨ SHARE THIS POST FAR AND WIDE! ✨

We should all be aware of those who claim to be "The Great and Powerful Oz" of a specific content area. Why? ⤵️

BECAUSE NO ONE KNOWS IT ALL!

Social media can be a great place to get surface level knowledge. It provides us with the basics in order to explore more. Social media should also come with a huge caution sign. ⚠️

Even experts have limitations to their knowledge.

It is great to have your favorite accounts and people to learn from, but remember that they are still learning and growing as well. 🌻

You are not alone in this journey of growth! Tag someone that needs to hear this. ✨
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01/22/2026

I cannot believe it has been FOUR years since I’ve gone full time in my own business! 😭

Time has truly been flying by. I wrote a blog post detailing how I quit my last clinical job after 3 months.

To think, I used to go to work and be physically sick due to stress. I was losing money going to work!

But how I could leave?! It had only been 3 months. We are conditioned to think that we have to contend with mistreatment and push through it. I am here to say we absolutely do not. Being in a helping profession, people want to use your love of the work, clients, and students as a weapon to hurt you.

No pay check is worth your health (mental or physical)!

quote “I am not a victim. I am a VICTOR.” still lives rent free in my head. Our experiences and how others choose to perceive us do not define who we are as a person.

If someone wants to make you the villain in their story, LET THEM! I’d rather have my peace than care how someone else wants to characterize me.

Have the past four years been easy? NO! Being a business owner comes with its own ups and downs. I’m still forever grateful and thankful I’ve gotten to build this business. I’m thankful to YOU for being in this space and community with me. 💕

Comment “BLOG” for the full blog post. ✨
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01/20/2026

We are taking it back with a little anatomy and physiology about the ear! 👂🏾

Knowing the parts of the ear are beneficial to all! Understanding the parts of the ear help us to know how they assist us with hearing and perceiving sound. Professionals should work to educate families on the parts of the ear in order for them to fully understand all treatment options.

✨Terms to know✨
👉🏾 Outer Ear
👉🏾 Middle Ear
👉🏾 Inner Ear

Look at each slide to see the components within each part of the ear! Understanding the anatomy is critical to providing good care. Health literacy is knowledge and power.

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01/18/2026

I’ll hop on this trend! It’s so important to spend time reflecting on where we started and how far we’ve come!

2016 was a lot year for me!
👏🏾 I went to the Super Bowl! As a football girlie, that was a HUGE deal!
👏🏾 I turned 21
👏🏾 I finally figured out what I wanted to do in life and applied to grad school

10 years later I look back and truly am thankful for all the wonderful things I’ve gotten to do in life! 💕

Tell me about your 2016!
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01/15/2026

Let's keep learning together in 2026! ✨

Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with SLPs, educators, and leadership teams about the things we don’t always say out loud:

• Clinical decision-making over compliance
• Listening, language, and literacy beyond checklists
• Critically thinking about how we engage in online spaces

A presentation with me is never just a sit and listen session. We acknowldge the real challenges we encounter as professionals and discuss practical solutions (not the ones that sound good in theory)! Plus, a resource bank filled with activities, research, and handouts!

If your team is ready for conversations that challenge norms (and support better outcomes), I’m now booking speaking engagements for 2026.

🎤 Conferences
🎤 District PD
🎤 University programs
🎤 Clinical teams

📩 Inquiries: Email me at hello@thelisteningslp.com
Let’s raise the level of the conversation.

This year is already packed with Kentucky, Missouri, Virginia, and Florida on the calendar! Let me know what you've appreciated about a presentation with me!
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01/13/2026

Are you contributing to your own burn out? 🤔

A test score was never meant to decide a child’s entire support plan.

When we stop looking beyond the numbers, we start OVER-qualifying students. Who ultimately is paying the price? We are as
 💥 Bigger caseloads. 💥 Less individualized care. 💥 Burnout disguised as “being thorough.”

And students? Pulled from core learning. Given labels they may not need. Missed opportunities for support that isn’t therapy.

This is about ethical practice not denying help. The right support. At the right level. For the right reasons.

 SLPs,where have you seen test scores outweigh real-world functioning?
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01/13/2026

Being liked has NEVER improved clinical outcomes.

For a long time, I thought leadership in this field meant fitting in, keeping the peace, and building relationships at all costs.

BUT . . .
👉🏾 Popularity doesn’t protect clients.
👉🏾 Silence doesn’t fix broken systems.
👉🏾 Making friends isn’t the same as making change.

System-level leadership asks something different of us as SLPs. It asks us to question practices that are convenient, but not ethical. To speak up when “this is how we’ve always done it” undermines clinical integrity. To choose excellence over approval even when that choice is uncomfortable.

The goal was never to be the most visible, most followed, or most liked clinician in the room.

The goal is to be a GREAT clinician! One who thinks critically, advocates responsibly, and leads with truth.

If this resonates, you’re not alone.
If it makes you uncomfortable, that’s worth sitting with.

Growth rarely happens where everything feels easy.
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01/07/2026

A genuine question for our professionals:
When did we stop wanting to think things through?

In professional spaces, I’m noticing more questions that sound like:
💡 “What’s the best strategy?”
💡 “What do I say?”
💡 “Can someone just tell me what to do?”

I get it. We’re juggling full caseloads. We’re tired. We’re overwhelmed. We want clarity and efficiency.

I cannot help but wonder what we’re quietly losing in the process.

Critical thinking isn’t just a student skill (which there is a HUGE decline for them as well). It’s a skill that strengthens our clinical judgment, collaboration, and confidence.

When we skip the THINKING and go straight to the answer:
👉🏾 We miss the why behind the strategy
👉🏾 We lose opportunities to problem-solve together
👉🏾 We rely more on scripts than professional reasoning

When just given the answer, how do you truly know to defend your clinical thinking and rationale. You cannot just say well the internet SLPs told me.

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about slowing down just enough to stay curious.

This isn’t a critique. it’s an invitation for a discussion.

Let’s reflect together. 💬
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