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.
“The more we understand ourselves as therapists, the more transformative our work becomes.”
— Andrew Watt
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In today’s episode, we explore the intersection of mental health and speech therapy with Andrew Watt, a speech pathologist, trauma-informed psychotherapist, and passionate advocate for mental health.
Andrew shares his path from studying international relations and Japanese language to becoming a clinician, shaped by his own mental health journey and lived experience of neurodivergence. He discusses his commitment to integrating psychotherapy principles not only into client care, but also into how we support ourselves as therapists.
As the founder of Unity Therapy Services in Canberra, Andrew offers trauma-informed speech pathology and psychotherapy. He also runs a psychotherapy focused practice via andrewwatt.com.au, where he draws on the Conversational Model and other relational frameworks to support deep, reflective healing.
In this episode, Andrew and Kizzy explore:
Career pivots, identity, and vulnerability as a therapist
Why personal therapy matters for both professional and personal growth
How psychotherapy principles can enhance rapport, presence, and attunement
The unconscious dynamics that shape therapeutic work
Culturally sensitive referrals and finding the right therapist
Practical steps for bringing mental health awareness into all forms of care
Resources mentioned:
Whether you’re a therapist, student, or curious listener, this episode offers an honest and grounded conversation about what it means to integrate mental health into the heart of your work and life.
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The Mindful Speechies Podcast
Instagram: @mindfulspeechies
Connect with Your Hosts:
Andrew Watt
- Psychotherapy site: www.andrewwatt.com.au
- Trauma-Informed Speech Pathology & Psychotherapy: www.unitytherapy.com
- Email: [email protected]
- X: @SLPAndrew
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/acwatt
Kizzy Searle
- Website: www.attunedspeech.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @attunedspeech
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kizzysearle
Enjoy the episode!
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