Are staffing agencies and investor-backed companies pocketing the profits while you do the work? In this episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP sit down with Elise Mitchell, MS/SLP, founder of The Therapist Support Network, to expose how contracting puts the power—and the paycheck—back in your hands. Whether you're in schools, hospitals, or private practice, learn how SLPs are building income, autonomy, and stability by cutting out the middleman. We cover how to pitch contracts, what to charge, and why provider-run businesses are the future of speech-language pathology.

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Ready to finally understand what you’re really getting paid—and what’s being kept from you in SLP job listings? In this jaw-dropping episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP sit down with Dr. Meredith Harold, SLP, founder of Informed SLP and Informed Jobs, to expose the hidden red flags in speech-language pathology job postings, the illusion of hourly pay, and the myth of wage transparency in our field. You’ll learn why your “$60/hour” offer might mean you’re actually earning less than $30/hour, how to decode the difference between W-2 vs. 1099 pay, and what employers aren’t telling you about QA paperwork, mileage, and productivity demands.

💥 Plus, we reveal the shocking stat: nearly 40% of job postings do NOT require the CCC—proving what Fix SLP has said all along: you don’t need ASHA’s credential to thrive in this profession.

Whether you're a new grad, a seasoned clinician, or somewhere in between, this episode will arm you with the knowledge to stop settling and start negotiating from power.

🎧 Tune in, take notes, and take your autonomy back.

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ASHA’s fingerprints are all over a sneaky new Texas bill—and the receipts are here. This episode exposes how ASHA is quietly pushing policies that keep SLPs trapped in their CCC web, fueling fear and gatekeeping in the profession.

Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, break down Texas SB 905, revealing the hidden clause that inflates ASHA’s influence (and profits) and perpetuates its gatekeeping at the state level. The discussion unpacks what’s really at stake for SLPs nationwide and issues a clear call to action to fight back. Whether in Texas or any other state, listeners will learn why this bill matters—and why Fix SLP won’t back down.

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Change doesn’t come by asking nicely—it comes by saying NO when it matters most. In this episode, we’re taking a hard look at boundaries, advocacy, and why protecting yourself is non-negotiable.

Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, listen to real-world stories from clinicians who stood their ground against unsafe workplaces, unethical demands, and toxic cultures. From walking away from dangerous jobs to refusing to alter documentation under pressure, you’ll hear raw, unfiltered experiences that show why knowing when—and how—to say "no" is a critical skill in today's speech-language pathology landscape. This is your blueprint for reclaiming your power, setting unapologetic boundaries, and building a career you’re proud of.

Because fixing SLP means fixing how we are treated, and it starts with you.

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SLPAs are everywhere, but are states ready for them? From total chaos to silent overreach, this episode examines the regulatory mess that’s leaving clinicians confused and patients at risk. Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, and Elizabeth Nielsen, MA/SLP, question the shocking inconsistencies in SLPA and SLP aide requirements across the U.S.—from untrained aides treating medically fragile patients to CCC-tethered supervision rules that sneak ASHA back into the mix.

We’re talking state policy, gatekeeping, and what happens when no one’s steering the ship. Whether you're supervising, working alongside, or are an SLPA, this episode pulls back the curtain on what’s broken—and what Fix SLP suggests doing about it. You’ll also hear about our 50-state SLPA regulation spreadsheet and how you can help shape what’s next.

This is the episode your licensing board hopes you never hear.

Visit fixslp.com to access the SLPA regulation spreadsheet, or record your own Minivan Meltdown.

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What would you build if ASHA disappeared tomorrow? This week, we're rewriting the rules of our profession—from the dues to leadership to culture—with bold, unapologetic ideas for what a better SLP organization could look like.

We're talking transparent budgets, free CEUs, mental health access, and an end to credential gatekeeping. Dr. Jeanette Benigas. SLP and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, pinpoint the flaws in the current system and lay out a vision for one that actually serves clinicians. From hilarious rants in nursing home closets to raw truths about burnout and bureaucracy, this episode is the rallying cry for every SLP who's ever thought, "There has to be a better way."

If you're ready to burn it down and build it better, this is the episode you share. 💥

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Your boss says taking sick leave is patient abandonment? Let’s talk about what’s actually legal — and what’s pure manipulation. This episode might just be the most important one you hear all year.

In this fiery and deeply personal episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, expose the truth about patient abandonment—what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many SLPs are guilted into staying in toxic jobs. Jeanette shares her own story of walking away from a draining home health position and explains, step-by-step, how she protected her patients and her peace.

This episode is packed with actionable takeaways:

• The legal definition of patient abandonment and how it applies to clinicians
• How to plan your exit without guilt
• Why protecting your mental health and income isn’t selfish — it’s survival
• How to handle retaliation, empty threats, and shady administration tactics

If you’ve ever been told, “You can’t leave — that’s abandonment,” you must hear this.

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Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, welcomes Candice Harrell, a North Carolina-based SLP and grassroots advocate, to chat about one of the most confusing—and potentially transformative—developments in the field: the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC). Together, they unravel what the Compact is, what it isn’t, and why it matters for your license, your wallet, and your autonomy. From the risks of tying the CCC to the Compact, to the surprising transparency of the Commission, to the complex web of fees, background checks, and state-specific regulations, this episode gives you the full picture. Whether you're wondering how the Compact will impact telepractice or school licensure or you just want to know if it’s worth it, this conversation cuts through the noise with facts, examples, and a healthy dose of skepticism. Fixers, this is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for.
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