Guest: Tiffani Wallace, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

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Join host Renee Garrett and guest Tiffani Wallace as they discuss burnout in the field of speech-language pathology. Tiffani shares her personal journey with burnout, highlighting its symptoms, causes, and actionable steps for managing it. The conversation covers advocating for better working conditions, setting boundaries, and the importance of self-care. Don't miss this insightful episode designed to help SLPs navigate the challenges of their demanding professions.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Disclosures

01:41 Meet Our Guest: Tiffani Wallace

02:50 Tiffani's Journey into Speech Pathology

04:24 Discovering a Passion for Dysphagia

06:10 Burnout in Healthcare: Tiffani's Experience

09:29 Symptoms and Causes of Burnout

12:49 Challenges in the Medical Field

25:11 Balancing Work and Personal Life

32:08 Reconnecting with Dysphagia

34:08 The Importance of Self-Care

35:38 Challenges in Healthcare Systems

38:10 Advocacy and Professional Support

41:23 Navigating Work-Life Balance

52:37 Addressing Burnout and Productivity

58:15 Setting Boundaries and Patient Communication

01:00:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About the Guest:

Tiffani Wallace lives and works in Indiana with her two children. In her off-time from being a home health speech-language pathologist and writing her blog, “Dysphagia Ramblings”, along with sharing content on Instagram, she is running to football, wrestling, baseball, and visiting her daughter in college (which usually means dinner, soda bar, and Target). Tiffani has specialized in dysphagia for over 20 years, authoring the apps Dysphagia2Go, iScreen Aphasia, and Dysphagia Therapy, and has presented many courses.