Hey #speechies 🗣️ I know that graduate school can seem like a daunting journey but it’s important to remind ourselves that we are intelligent, capable, and amazing in every step of the way. Feeding into any type of negative self-talk will only cause our mental health to suffer so we must actively try to combat those feelings that are rooted in imposter syndrome. It’s easier said than done, so I wanted to share 5 things that are important to remember. Let me now if you want a Part 2!

⭐️5 things to remember in graduate school

1. You already have the skills you need to succeed.
2. Don’t be afraid to ask your questions!
3. The only people who don’t make mistakes, are the people who don’t try.
4. Aim to be a better person than you were yesterday, not in comparison to anyone else.
5. School is just one aspect of your life, it is not everything.

Which advice resonated with you?

I’m on a road trip and am looking for more podcasts to listen to! What podcasts are you listening to? 🎙️

This is the first SLP platform I know of where the CEO/Founder is willing to connect with us and help our professional development as SLPs. Thank you @Samir for all you do!

Christina Liem, M.M., M.S., CCC-SLP - In this one-hour conversational audio course podcast, Christina draws on her experience as an opera singer and speech-language pathologist to explore muscle tension dysphonia (MTD). She defines MTD and the possible etiologies of this diagnosis.

https://keys.fireside.fm/68

On yesterday's Pediatric Speech Sister Show LIVE, I spoke with guest Darius L. Thomas, MS CCC-SLP who identifies as a gay SLP and LGBTQIA+ consultant! He educated us on the concept of The Genderbread Man, and further explained how it's most important to connect with a client/student's gender identity rather than their anatomical sex or dating preferences. You can watch the REPLAY here: youtube.com/@pediatricspeechsistershow

Here's your reminder to complete your Liricare profiles! What are your biggest challenges when completing your profile (e.g., time constraints, needing clarification on the perks of completing a profile, or knowing how to complete yours)? Let me know! I'm glad to give you some tips I used to make it easy.

https://www.xceptionalleaders.com/cultural-diversity-in-the-speech-language-pathology-space-with-dr-li-rong-cheng/

Football legend Chris Kamara has pulled out of hosting UK's Strongest Man due to his ongoing battle with apraxia of speech.

The 65-year-old, who left Sky Sports last year due to his condition, was expected to host the three-day event at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham this weekend but will no longer be doing so. He has urged fans to attend the event, insisting it will be "spectacular".

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-chris-kamara-speech-presenting-30042604

For AAPHI month, I had the privilege of speaking with Phuong Lien Palafox, MA CCC-SLP, a bilingual Asian-American SLP passionate about increasing culturally responsive care for our Asian clients and colleagues.

You can check out our LIVE Replay on the Pediatric Speech Sister Network here: https://youtu.be/p2uFajlxSPQ

Hi fellow SLPs in the pediatric world, and specifically those working with Neurodivergent clients and families- I feel we have an obligation to society to educate ourselves about Neuronormativity and what it really is?

I found this video very informational and insightful. Watch Sonny Jane defying Neuronormativity here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQZ8B6Q33Pw

Also check out her work below:
https://livedexperienceeducator.com/about