In this summer school episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, unpack everything SLPs need to know about CCC reinstatement, from costs and Praxis requirements to outdated myths. Whether you’re a new grad, stay-at-home mom, or seasoned clinician ready to let the CCC go, this episode breaks down the three requirements for reinstatement and what’s actually worth worrying about. Plus, updates on the Fix SLP on our way to 100K contest!

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Are ASHA elections really democratic? In this episode of the Fix SLP Podcast, Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, dig into ASHA’s so-called “elections,” exposing how the committee system hand-picks a slate, leaving SLPs with no real choice. They discuss the heavy tilt toward academia, why it keeps the same priorities in power, and how voting NO is a small but powerful protest. Learn why thousands of SLPs are removing CCCs from their signatures, dropping membership, and urging peers to vote NO to demand change. Tune in for candid insights, practical action, and our trademark Fix SLP sass.

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Welcome to episode 3 of the Fix SLP Summer School Series! Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Elizabeth Nielsen, MA/SLP, break down why the CCC is NOT a license, how to correctly sign your name as an SLP, and how putting CCC everywhere just turns you into a free ASHA billboard. We’re tackling the sneaky ways this misinformation keeps spreading so you can protect your title—and your wallet. Whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned pro, this is your reminder to stop advertising for ASHA and start standing up for yourself. Share it, rate it, and keep fixing the mess in our field!

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Join Dr. Jeanette Benigas, Preston Lewis, MA/SLP, and Alexa Chapman, MA/SLP, as they break down Michigan’s House Bill 4484, a major step in ensuring state licensure remains the sole credential for SLPs—no CCC required. Hear how grassroots advocacy drove this bill forward, what it means for SLPs across Michigan, and why it’s a model for other states. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at testifying in Lansing and what’s next for Fix SLP’s nationwide movement.

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This Fix SLP Podcast Summer School episode breaks down why CCC requirements still show up in SLP job postings—and how you can push back. Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, tackle lazy copy-paste listings, leadership mindsets stuck in the past, and how real SLPs have gotten major employers to drop the CCC. Hear wins from Michigan, plus learn how to start the conversation with HR. Ready to bust myths and change your workplace? Subscribe and keep schooling the system.

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the Fix SLP Summer School series—where we’re schooling the system all summer long. Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, and private practice owner Elizabeth Nielsen, MA/SLP, tackle a key question: Do you really need the CCC in private practice? Elizabeth shares how dropping the CCC had zero impact on billing, referrals, or her waitlist—even with major payers like Blue Cross Blue Shield.

They also break down ASHA’s livestream response to the CMS rule changes, discuss tone policing in advocacy, and introduce Fix SLP’s action plan: a letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Oz requesting a two-year delay. This episode is for private practitioners, Clinical Fellows, and anyone rethinking the CCC. Download your letter and take action at fixslp.com.

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CMS didn’t create a new rule—they just enforced an old one in a new way. And it’s exposing the weakness in our entire clinical fellowship (CF) model. In this episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, explain how ASHA’s CF requirement has now become a national liability, why CMS won’t listen to petitions, and what Fix SLP is doing instead. From the collapse of provisional licensure to a bold plan to rewrite state policies, this is the real story behind what’s shaking up SLP right now.

We’re not asking CMS to reverse course—we’re asking for a delay while we fix the problem ourselves. This is your call to action.

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Fix SLP was never just about making noise—it was built to challenge systems that gatekeep, exploit, and mislead. In this foundational episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, explain why the CCC isn’t just unnecessary—it might be illegal.

We walk through the Sherman Antitrust Act, our official complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and how we allege ASHA's CCC requirement may violate federal law by restricting access to jobs, supervision, and professional advancement in speech-language pathology.

We expose the financial structure behind ASHA’s business model, the myth of the clinical fellowship year, and how the CCC props up a pay-to-play system that disproportionately harms new grads, small business owners, and anyone without institutional backing.

This is the legal case that lit the fire behind Fix SLP, and we’re just getting started.

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Mentorship is supposed to shape confident, competent SLPs, but too often, it leaves them overwhelmed, underprepared, and unsupported. In this episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas talks with Lynsie Erickson-Facca, MS/SLP, of The Speech Pack, to unpack the mentorship crisis in our field, from outdated supervisors to broken systems, and what ethical, empowered mentorship should look like.

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If you missed last week's episode about mentorship, you can catch it here: Mentorship is Broken, and New SLPs are Paying the Price.

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New SLPs are burning out—and it’s not their fault.
In this episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP talks with Nikki Rosner, MA/SLP and Hylan Noble, MS/SLP from The Mentorship Collective about the growing mentorship crisis in speech-language pathology. Together, they unpack why so many new grads feel overwhelmed, unsupported, and unprepared in their first year—and what can be done to fix it.

We talk about the problems with traditional new graduate supervision models, the role of mentorship in preventing SLP burnout, and the urgent need to move away from ASHA-branded language (such as certified fellow and CF) in state licensure and job requirements. Whether you're a seasoned SLP supervising a student or a new grad wondering if you picked the wrong field, this episode is packed with perspective, real-world strategies, and hard truths.

Don't forget to download and listen to You Don't Say! SLP Real Talk, Advice and Strategies, and show Nikki and Hylan some love with a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and review so even more SLPs can find their information.

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If you missed our episode with Meredith Herold from Informed Jobs, catch it here: You're Not Making $60/hour: The Lies Buried in SLP Job Posts.

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