Burnout is one of the most common concerns among speech-language pathologists. But is the problem always workload? Or could it sometimes be misalignment?

Guest: Angelyn Franks, SLPD, CCC-SLP

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In this episode of Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs, host Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, sits down with Dr. Angelyn Franks, SLPD, CCC-SLP, to explore the difference between feeling overwhelmed and feeling out of alignment in your professional role. Together, they unpack why burnout does not always come from too much work. Sometimes it comes from a mismatch between your values, strengths, scope of practice, and the environment in which you work.

About the Guest: Dr. Angelyn Franks, SLPD, CCC-SLP, is a burnout coach, mindfulness expert, and speech-language pathologist dedicated to helping healthcare professionals, educators, and caregivers break free from burnout and design lives rooted in what truly matters. Drawing on years of clinical practice—and firsthand experience with the burnout cycle—she equips her clients with evidence-based tools to manage stress, set meaningful boundaries, and align their self-care with their core values.

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Contact Angelyn Franks: dr.angelynfranks on IG