Mindful Speechies
Mindful Speechies
Podcast Description
The Mindful Speechies Podcast with Kizzy Searle and Andrew Watt explores the intersection of speech pathology and mental health. Each episode features honest conversations with fellow speech therapists about their experiences, challenges, insights, and the importance of mental health and wellbeing in clinical practice and personal life.
This podcast aims to share practical insights, discuss real clinical situations, and build a community that supports both SLPs and their clients.
Follow The Mindful Speechies on Instagram @mindfulspeechies for updates and join the conversation.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Key themes of the podcast revolve around the intersection of speech therapy and mental health, with specific focus areas including mental health challenges in clinical practice and personal experiences of speech therapists. Examples of episodes include discussions on the power of listening in speech therapy, dealing with voice disorders, and rethinking therapy through a mental health lens. The podcast aims to foster a supportive community by sharing practical insights drawn from real clinical situations.
The Mindful Speechies Podcast with Kizzy Searle and Andrew Watt explores the intersection of speech pathology and mental health. Each episode features honest conversations with fellow speech therapists about their experiences, challenges, insights, and the importance of mental health and wellbeing in clinical practice and personal life.
This podcast aims to share practical insights, discuss real clinical situations, and build a community that supports both SLPs and their clients.
Follow The Mindful Speechies on Instagram @mindfulspeechies for updates and join the conversation.
”Kids are always trying their best, and behaviour is always telling us something about how a child's nervous system is feeling.”
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In this episode, dual-qualified therapist Kate Broderick joins Andrew and Kizzy to discuss her twenty-year evolution from a traditional, ”expert-led” clinician to a neuro-affirming and trauma-informed leader. Kate reflects on how her own neurodivergence and journey as a parent to four unique children reshaped her understanding of therapy, moving her away from rigid professional boundaries toward a model centred on genuine human connection and ”therapeutic use of self”.
The conversation dives deep into the practicalities of trauma-informed practice, including how to set goals that prioritise quality of life and nervous system safety over standardised ”impairment” scores. Kate shares insights from her upcoming 2026 picture books, emphasising that when we view challenging moments through a relational lens – viewing behaviour as communication rather than opposition – we foster faster solutions and more resilient therapeutic alliances.
Kate Broderick is a dual-qualified Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience, serving as the neurodivergent CEO of Spot Therapy Hub. She is the creator of the NeuroWay platform for professional and parent education and is a passionate advocate for relationship-based approaches in both clinical and home settings. Kate is also the author of two upcoming 2026 picture books designed to teach trauma-informed principles to children and caregivers.
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Connect with Kate:
- Instagram: Follow @katebroderick.official for updates on her upcoming picture books (2026).
- Podcast: Listen to the Spot Life Podcast for more insights into the intersection of OT and SP.
- NeuroWay: Access webinars and courses for parents and professionals.
- Spot Therapy Hub: For therapy services or neuro-affirming support work, visit www.spottherapyhub.com.au or follow @spottherapyhub.
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Resources Mentioned:
- Authors and Clinicians: Dr. Ross Greene; Gordon Neufeld; Deborah McNamara; Mona Delahooke; Maggie Dent
- Outcome Measures: AusTOMs
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The Mindful Speechies Podcast:
- Follow us on Instagram at @mindfulspeechies to connect and learn more about
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Connect with Your Hosts:
Kizzy Searle
- Website: www.attunedspeech.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @attunedspeech
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kizzysearle/
Andrew Watt
- Website: www.unitytherapy.com
- Email: [email protected]
- X: https://x.com/SLPAndrew
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acwatt/
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