UNFILTERED IEPS
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Welcome to Unfiltered IEPs—where parents and professionals can speak freely about their own IEP experiences, both the little victories and major frustrations. I want you to hear the unfiltered version of what it’s really like to be on the other side of the table. This podcast is for anyone on an IEP team, from parents to teachers, SLPs to OTs , advocates to administrators, I'm want to hear from everyone what it is really like to be in their role- the unfiltered version. Because now more than ever, these are the conversations we need to be having.
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The podcast focuses on topics such as advocacy for neurodiversity affirming IEPs, the challenges faced by SLPs in schools, effective communication strategies, and systemic changes needed within special education, with specific episodes highlighting guest experts like Christina Beta discussing real-life challenges in IEP meetings and strategies for collaboration.
Welcome to Unfiltered IEPs—where parents and professionals can speak freely about their own IEP experiences, both the little victories and major frustrations. I want you to hear the unfiltered version of what it’s really like to be on the other side of the table. This podcast is for anyone on an IEP team, from parents to teachers, SLPs to OTs , advocates to administrators, I’m want to hear from everyone what it is really like to be in their role- the unfiltered version. Because now more than ever, these are the conversations we need to be having.
In this episode of the Unfiltered IEPs, host Colleen welcomes Dr. Angelyn Franks, SLPD, CCC-SLP, and founder of the Alignment Revolution, to discuss how educators and clinicians can address their burnout by rooting their careers authentic alignment with their core values. Drawing on over 15 years in healthcare and education,, Angelyn shares her journey from school-based SLP to burnout coach, offering practical strategies for mindful decision-making, values-based advocacy, and sustainable professional growth.
Together, Colleen and Angelyn explore the systemic pressures that contribute to burnout, the importance of core values in guiding professional choices, and ways to bring mindfulness, curiosity, and authentic communication into IEP meetings and team collaborations.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding how systemic barriers and workload pressures contribute to burnout
Using mindfulness and curiosity to regulate stress and support emotional well-being
Identifying core values like connection, authenticity, and equity to guide professional decisions
Practical strategies for advocating for yourself while navigating complex school systems
Building trust, transparency, and authentic engagement in IEP meetings
Tools and routines for daily stress reduction and emotional regulation
The importance of self-awareness in fostering collaboration and reducing defensiveness
Tips for making sustainable, small adjustments that prevent chronic stress
Resources for ongoing support through coaching, membership communities, and podcasts
The 7 Key Attitudes of Mindfulness:
Non-judging: Observing thoughts and feelings without labeling them as good or bad, or engaging in self-criticism.
Patience: Understanding and accepting that things have their own ripening time; giving yourself time to experience the present without rushing.
Beginner's Mind: Approaching experiences with curiosity and openness, as if for the first time, to avoid falling into routine, automatic reactions.
Trust: Fostering faith in yourself, your intuition, and your own feelings, rather than relying solely on external authority.
Non-striving: The rare, non-goal-oriented attitude of simply being, rather than trying to fix or change the present moment.
Acceptance: Acknowledging things as they are right now, rather than resisting or ignoring them, which creates a foundation for wisdom.
Letting go: Releasing the need to cling to desirable thoughts or push away unpleasant ones; allowing experiences to pass.
You can find Dr. Angelyn Franks at :
https://www.instagram.com/dr.angelynfranks/ https://www.instagram.com/chill.slp.podcast/
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/chill-slp
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