Ever feel like you’re doing everything right as an SLP, but something in your gut is screaming this isn’t it?

Today's episode wraps up a 5-part Burnout Series with a topic that hits close to home: what to do when your job and your values are at war.

If you’re staying in a position out of obligation, guilt, or fear of rocking the boat—even when every fiber of your being is saying “nope”—this one’s for you.

I'm covering:

• What “misalignment” actually looks and feels like
• The sneaky ways it drains you (and how you might not even notice)
• Why you’re not dramatic, ungrateful, or irresponsible for wanting something different
• How to spot the small ways you’re betraying your own values and needs every single day
• 3 simple, real first steps to get unstuck—without burning it all down

This isn’t about quitting tomorrow (unless you want to). It’s about seeing the truth, so you can decide what you want next on purpose.

Because here’s the thing: you can’t do your best work—or be your best self at home—when your job demands you leave your values at the door.

You don’t have to stay stuck.

📌 Mentioned in This Episode:

If you haven’t yet, go back and listen to Episode 104: The Missing Piece in Work-Life Balance: Values and Needs.

That episode lays the foundation for today’s conversation. It helps you actually identify your values and needs—so you can see exactly where you’re misaligned (and why it matters so much).

Episode 104 also includes a free values + needs resource you can grab to take this work even deeper.

Trust me: you’ll get so much more out of today’s episode if you listen to 104 first (or right after).

👏🏼 Ready for support?

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

If you’re realizing your job doesn’t align with your values—and you’re not sure what to do about it—I’d love to help.

I offer 1:1 productivity and burnout coaching for SLPs (and other caring professionals) who want work that actually works for them.

✅ Get clear on what really matters
✅ Spot the misalignments you’ve normalized for years
✅ Build a plan that puts you first—without guilt

👉 Book a free consult (no pressure, no hard sell): https://cutt.ly/ywVWsPy5

To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here.

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Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

Let’s talk about the tiny word that wrecks your nervous system: No.

If you freeze, over-explain, or panic-text your friends anytime you set a boundary--welcome! You’re in good company. And this episode? It's your crash course in how to say no without the emotional hangover.

Because spoiler: it’s not about just “being more assertive.” It’s about shifting the belief that saying yes is how you earn approval, acceptance, or worth.

Inside This Episode:

• Why your brain thinks saying yes = being a “good SLP”
• The sneaky reason you backtrack after you say no
• The secret strategy I use before saying "yes" or "no" 
• Scripts you can steal to say no with clarity (and without spiraling)
• What your tone reveals — even when you say the “right” words
• Why someone else’s disappointment isn’t your responsibility

Quick Takeaways:

• Boundaries aren’t selfish — they’re leadership.
• Saying no doesn’t make you less valuable. It protects your energy to serve where it matters most.
• A clear “no” is kinder than an exhausted “yes.”

Listen if you’ve ever thought:

• “It’s just easier to say yes and deal with it later.”
• “I feel so guilty when I say no… maybe I should just make it work.”
• “I don’t want them to think I’m not a team player.”

🚨 Before you listen to this one, make sure you’ve caught Episode 104 on your Values + Needs. That episode sets you up for why your boundaries matter so much in the first place.

📆 Next week: We wrap the burnout series with the hardest conversation of all:
What do you do when your job and your values don’t match? (You’re gonna want a notebook for that one.)

💁🏼‍♀️ Ready to practice this work in real life?
Book a free consult and let's talk. No pressure. No spirals. Just clarity.

To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here.

Come join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for more tips and tricks!

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Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

If your calendar feels like it belongs to everyone but you — this episode is your reset button.

In Part 3 of our burnout series, I'm walking you through how to identify your core values and needs (with a free downloadable resource!) and why they matter more than any time-blocking system ever will.

Inside This Episode:

• Why burnout often stems from unmet needs, not just overwork
• The key difference between values and needs (and why you need both)
• What happens when your calendar ignores your core priorities
• How to realign your schedule without burning it all down

“You can’t fix burnout with bubble baths and breaks if your days ignore what actually matters to you.”

🎁 Grab the Freebie:
Download the Values & Needs Discovery Guide and start redesigning your week from the inside out.

Mentioned in This Episode:
Episode 103 — Is it burnout or just misalignment? 

To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here.

Come join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for more tips and tricks!

Follow me on Instagram! @theresamharp

Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

You’re tired, snappy, and counting down the hours until the weekend. But is it really burnout, or is your job just out of alignment with your actual life?

In this powerful second episode of the burnout series, I'm breaking down what burnout actually is (with definitions from WHO + SLP research) and how to figure out if your stress is coming from exhaustion, unmet needs, or the wrong job altogether.

You’ll Learn:

• The 3 signs of burnout that go beyond “being tired”
• What it means to be misaligned at work (and how it shows up in your body + thoughts)
• Why switching jobs might not fix the real problem
• Key questions to ask before you quit, change settings, or switch careers

“We think we’re burned out, but sometimes we’re just stuck in a pattern that doesn’t match our values. And no new job can fix that.”

Mentioned in This Episode:

• 🎧 Listen to Ep 102: Your Job Is Not Your Identity
• 📅 Book a free consult if you want help figuring out whether it’s burnout, misalignment, or something else entirely

To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here.

Come join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for more tips and tricks!

Follow me on Instagram! @theresamharp

Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

Welcome to Part 1 of our 5-part burnout series! In this episode, we’re starting at the root: identity. If you’re a high-achieving SLP (or OT or PT) who gets told you’re “a lifesaver,” “the only one who gets it,” or “the one who always says yes”... it’s time to ask: Is your job your entire identity?

I'm covering:

• How well-meaning validation keeps us stuck in burnout
• The hidden cost of being the “fixer,” the “flexible one,” or the “overachiever”
• Why compliments feel good—but can trap us in people-pleasing
• A mindset shift that lets you love your career without losing yourself in it

You’ll also learn how to:
 ✅ Identify the role you play at work (and whether it aligns with who you actually are)
✅ Audit your schedule for obligation vs. intention
✅ Start reclaiming an identity outside of your productivity

To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here.

Come join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for more tips and tricks!

Follow me on Instagram! @theresamharp

Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

In today's episode, I’m diving into how you can prep your schedule for summer—or any seasonal shift—without losing your mind (or your boundaries).

Whether you're juggling camp pickups, new client requests, or shifting work hours, this episode will help you design a schedule that works for you first, not just everyone else.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why mindset—not logistics—is often the biggest block to a balanced schedule
• How to identify your real priorities (and put them on the calendar first)
• Practical ways to set boundaries that feel good and stick
• Gentle scripts to use with clients when protecting your time
• Why saying “yes” without boundaries leads to burnout

Mentioned in This Episode:

• 🎁 Productivity Power Hour Giveaway - Ends May 28, 2025
• 📌 Join the SLP Support Group for resources, trainings, and community
• 🗓️ Book a free consult if you want help building a sustainable schedule

To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here.

Come join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for more tips and tricks!

Follow me on Instagram! @theresamharp

Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

🥳 Can you believe it? 100 episodes of Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists! Whether you’ve been here since day one or just found me last week, I’m SO pumped you’re tuning in. 

To celebrate, I’m breaking down the 10 biggest lessons I’ve learned while shifting from speech pathologist to productivity coach, starting a new business, raising four kids, and juggling the beautiful chaos of real life.

Join me as I share why time management is overrated, how perfectionism is just procrastination in disguise, and why feeling ‘ready’ is a straight-up myth. And these are just a few of the lessons I've got for you, so be sure to press play and listen to the rest. Trust me, you don’t want to miss these.

🎁 PLUS!! I’m announcing a special giveaway in honor of Episode 100! Listen to find out how you can win a 60-minute Productivity Audit with me.

🔥 Join the Conversation:
Want to go deeper? Jump into the SLP Support Group on Facebook and share your biggest takeaway. One lucky person is winning that Productivity Audit. It might as well be you.

📆 Want to learn more about productivity coaching for SLPs? Schedule a free consult today. 

To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here.

Come join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for more tips and tricks!

Follow me on Instagram! @theresamharp

Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

If you’re doom-scrolling on a Sunday with that tight feeling in your chest and a laundry list of “should haves” racing through your mind... you’re not alone. That creeping dread you feel? That’s the Sunday Scaries. In this episode, I'm putting them on blast—what they are, why they happen, and (most importantly) how to shut them down without spiraling.

I’m sharing my go-to strategy: the Sunday Soft Start. This is not a three-hour planning marathon—it’s a 30-minute ritual that’s all about grounding, not grinding. I’ll walk you through step by step how I map out my week in a way that brings calm, not chaos. And yes, it actually works. If you’ve been living in the overwhelm cycle, this one’s for you.

Oh, and did I mention? Next week is Episode 100! I’ve got some big surprises planned—you won’t want to miss it. 🎉

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the Sunday Scaries aren’t a sign of weakness (and why they keep showing up).
• How to recognize your “panic planning” patterns and what to do instead.
• The Sunday Soft Start method: A realistic way to set your week up for success in just 30 minutes.
• Practical steps to map out your focus points for the week without the overwhelm.
• Why adding something fun to your calendar is non-negotiable.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Time Buckets Management Strategy
• SLP Support Group
• Book a Consult with Theresa → Feeling like the Sunday Soft Start is just scratching the surface? Let’s create a strategy that actually works.

🎉 Special Announcement:

Episode 100 is NEXT WEEK! I can hardly believe it, and I’ve got some amazing surprises planned. Stay connected for updates in the Facebook Group.

🔔 Call to Action:

Ready to ditch the Sunday Scaries for good? Try the Sunday Soft Start and tag me in the FB group—I want to see your version! And if you’re ready for a deeper dive into creating sustainable work-life balance that actually sticks, schedule a consult with me. I’ve got a few spots open, and I’d love to help you make it happen.

🔗 Connect with Me:

• Facebook Group: SLP Support Group
• Website: theresaharp.com

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Let’s be honest: “self-care” has become one of those buzzwords that makes a lot of us roll our eyes. Who has time for massages and meditation when you’re buried under IEPs, emails, and session notes, am I right?

This episode drops right before Mother’s Day—because whether you're a mom or just mothering everyone around you (hello, empaths--I see you), you’re probably not putting yourself on the list. And if you are, it might feel like one more thing you’re “supposed” to do.

This episode is your permission slip to rethink everything you’ve been taught about what self-care should look like—and finally make it work for your real, messy life.

🧠 We’re talking about:

• Why self-care isn’t a luxury or a reward
• Common mindset traps like “I’ll rest when I catch up” and “If I stop, I’ll never start again”
• How all-or-nothing thinking is quietly running the show
• Rest as a productivity strategy (yes, really)
• 3 simple, ADHD-friendly strategies to build in self-care without it feeling like another task

🔁 Mentioned in this episode:

• Ep 47: Maycember – Tips for navigating that end-of-the-school-year chaos 
• Ep 42: Start Treating Yourself Like a Client – A reminder that you’re just as important as the people you serve.

Be sure to listen all the way to the end of today's episode for my mini self-care challenge. Then drop into the Time Management for the Busy SLP Facebook Group where I’ll be going live this week to talk about micro self-care—those tiny, doable moments that help you reset in the middle of your messy day.

👋 Ready to stop waiting until you're burnt out to take care of yourself?

Let’s work together to build a more balanced and sustainable life.
 👉 Book a free consult

If this episode hit home, forward it to a friend who needs the reminder. And if you're loving the show, please leave a review—it helps other overwhelmed SLPs find this support too.

You’re doing great. Progress over perfection, always. 🤟🏼

To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here.

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Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

Ever feel like burnout is just part of the job?

Like it’s normal to be exhausted, behind, and running on empty — because that’s what you signed up for?

Then you've got to hear this episode. 

In today’s episode, I’m getting real about the unspoken culture of our field — the one that trains us to sacrifice ourselves in the name of being “good” SLPs — and why that mindset has to change.

(And spoiler alert: waiting for the system to fix itself isn’t the answer.)

If you’re tired of surviving and ready to build something better, this one’s for you.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• Why burnout feels so normal (and why it shouldn't)
• The mindset lies we’ve been taught (and how to challenge them)
• Why work-life balance doesn’t just "happen" — and how you can start creating it
• How to stop waiting for change and start choosing it

Ready to stop surviving and start thriving?
📅 Book a free consult to find out how we can work together — Click here to schedule!

👉 And make sure you’re in the free SLP Support Group for even more resources and coaching: Join the group here!

To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here.

Come join the SLP Support Group on Facebook for more tips and tricks!

Follow me on Instagram! @theresamharp

Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.