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SLP Full Disclosure

SLP Full Disclosure

AMN Healthcare 146 Episodes Sep 15, 2026

SLP Full Disclosure is a podcast for speech-language pathologists who want to strengthen their clinical skills and connect with others in the field. Each episode explores practical therapy techniques, technologies, and settings such as early intervention, travel therapy, teletherapy, and clinical fellowships. The show aims to create an inclusive space for professional growth and community within speech-language pathology. Hosted with a spirit of full disclosure, it covers diverse topics relevant to SLPs at various career stages.

Episodes

From New Grad to 11 Contracts In—Claudia Jones on Building a Life Through Travel Therapy
From New Grad to 11 Contracts In—Claudia Jones on Building a Life Through Travel Therapy Sep 15, 2026 00:35:42 What if the career path you were told to avoid turned out to be the best decision you ever made?In this episode of SLP Full Disclosure, host Michelle sits down with Claudia Jones, a travel occupational therapist with AMN Healthcare and 11 contracts under her belt. Claudia shares how she went from a new grad who was warned away from travel therapy to a passionate advocate helping the next generatio
Erin Weiner on Autizan: How AI Extends Speech Therapy
Erin Weiner on Autizan: How AI Extends Speech Therapy Sep 1, 2026 00:25:04 After nearly two decades of working in pragmatics and social communication, Erin Weiner noticed something shifting. Her clients were no longer engaged by traditional curricula. They were online, motivated by media and games—and she was only seeing them for one hour a week. So she did something unconventional: she built a solution. Autizan is an AI-powered platform that meets neurodivergent individ
How AI Is Eliminating Paperwork Burnout for SLPs with Izzy Montano
How AI Is Eliminating Paperwork Burnout for SLPs with Izzy Montano Aug 18, 2026 00:42:02 Izzy Montano's path to speech-language pathology started in the deaf community of San Diego, wound through the U.S. Navy's intelligence division, and eventually landed him in a school district managing a caseload of over 100 students. Somewhere in the middle of all that, he taught himself to code and built SLP AI Tools, a platform designed specifically to eliminate the administrative burnout that
Voice Therapy with Maurice Goodwin
Voice Therapy with Maurice Goodwin Aug 4, 2026 00:30:10 Welcome back to another episode of the SLP Full Disclosure podcast. In Episode 144, host Michelle sits down with Maurice Goodwin, a licensed speech-language pathologist and voice teacher based in Houston, Texas. Maurice is the founder of Goodwin Voice and Speech, adjunct faculty at Lamar University and Marymount University, and a specialist in voice and upper airway disorders. Together, they pull
What Really Happens Behind the Scenes at AMN Schools with Patrick O'Connor
What Really Happens Behind the Scenes at AMN Schools with Patrick O'Connor Jul 21, 2026 00:32:03 Ever wonder how your dream school assignment actually comes together? What does it take for a staffing agency to land a contract with a school district, and what does that mean for your career? In this episode of SLP Full Disclosure, host Michelle sits down with Patrick O'Connor, President of AMN's Schools Division, for an inside look at the school staffing world. With more than 15 years of experi
Feeding Therapy and Life in the NICU with Kailey Harmon
Feeding Therapy and Life in the NICU with Kailey Harmon Jun 23, 2026 00:31:53 Kailey Harmon has spent nearly a decade working in acute care and the NICU, building expertise in neonatal feeding, myofunctional therapy, and outpatient feeding intervention. In this conversation, she and Michelle explore the realities of NICU speech pathology, from earning the trust of nursing staff to navigating the emotional weight of supporting families through some of the most difficult mome
Experience as a Travel SLP and Clinical Fellow with Claudia Berger
Experience as a Travel SLP and Clinical Fellow with Claudia Berger Jun 9, 2026 00:21:05 Claudia and Michelle first connected at ASHA in Washington, D.C., where Claudia, a Travel SLP fielded a steady stream of questions from curious graduate students. This episode captures all of that and more. Claudia walks listeners through how she discovered AMN Healthcare, what her first recruiter call felt like, her clinical fellowship year, how she chose Vermont as her first destination, and how
Take Charge of Your Career With the AMN University Program with Jill Pantle
Take Charge of Your Career With the AMN University Program with Jill Pantle May 26, 2026 00:21:43 Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the job market right out of graduate school? Do you desire greater control of your clinical career trajectory from day one? In this episode of SLP Full Disclosure, host Michelle welcomes back Jill Pantle, the Director of University Programs at AMN Healthcare, to discuss an incredible new initiative. They explore how the University Program connects educational inst
Celebrating SLP Month, Career Growth, and New Opportunities in Speech Pathology LIVE
Celebrating SLP Month, Career Growth, and New Opportunities in Speech Pathology LIVE May 12, 2026 00:59:09 In episode 139, Michelle Gage and Breana Donnelly celebrate Speech and Hearing Month with a special live episode focused on the impact of speech-language pathologists, the many paths within the profession, and the exciting opportunities available to both experienced clinicians and new grads. Michelle shares her personal career journey through public schools, early intervention, travel therapy, and
Taking Control of Your Career: The Power of Travel Therapy with Kristie Yakovich
Taking Control of Your Career: The Power of Travel Therapy with Kristie Yakovich Apr 28, 2026 00:27:54 In episode 138, Michelle sits down with AMN Healthcare recruiter Kristie Yakovich to explore the highly desired and empowering world of travel therapy. Kristie shares her 15 years of insight into the differences between school-based and medical settings, the step-by-step process of securing your ideal contract, and the incredible support systems AMN provides.  The conversation covers how to handle
On-the-Job Training: Articulation Therapy Insights with Michelle Gage
On-the-Job Training: Articulation Therapy Insights with Michelle Gage Apr 14, 2026 00:22:46 In episode 137, Michelle explores the realities of articulation therapy, and the practical skills speech-language pathologists learn on the job. While graduate school provides a strong foundation in anatomy, speech sound norms, and analytical skills, many therapists find themselves figuring out the exact techniques to correct specific sounds through trial and error. Michelle shares her experiences
Understanding Childhood Apraxia of Speech with Laura Baskall-Smith
Understanding Childhood Apraxia of Speech with Laura Baskall-Smith Mar 31, 2026 00:29:19 In episode 136, Michelle welcomes back Laura Smith, a speech-language pathologist who specializes in childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Also known as the "SLP Mommy of Apraxia," Laura brings both clinical expertise and personal experience as a mother of a child with CAS. She breaks down exactly what apraxia is—a disconnect between the brain's planning and the mouth's movement—and why the diagnosis

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