When the world feels overwhelming, professional burnout is real, and the pressure of “New Year, New You” is everywhere, what if the most meaningful next step is simply giving yourself permission to be?
In this episode of First Bite, host Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, welcomes Mehreen Kakwan, MA, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist, national speaker, and children’s author and illustrator, for a heartfelt conversation about navigating burnout, embracing authenticity, and finding the courage to explore new professional paths.
Together, they discuss the restorative value of slowing down and reflecting during the winter season, the importance of lifelong learning, and what it means to let go of others’ expectations when making career decisions. They also explore how SLPs can reconnect with their personal and professional values while making space for rest, creativity, and new opportunities.
Grounded in the ASHA Code of Ethics, this conversation offers a reminder that professional growth doesn't always mean doing more or becoming someone new. Sometimes, it begins with honoring who you are, recognizing what you need, and giving yourself permission to consider what comes next.
In this episode of First Bite, host Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, welcomes Mehreen Kakwan, MA, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist, national speaker, and children’s author and illustrator, for a heartfelt conversation about navigating burnout, embracing authenticity, and finding the courage to explore new professional paths.
Together, they discuss the restorative value of slowing down and reflecting during the winter season, the importance of lifelong learning, and what it means to let go of others’ expectations when making career decisions. They also explore how SLPs can reconnect with their personal and professional values while making space for rest, creativity, and new opportunities.
Grounded in the ASHA Code of Ethics, this conversation offers a reminder that professional growth doesn't always mean doing more or becoming someone new. Sometimes, it begins with honoring who you are, recognizing what you need, and giving yourself permission to consider what comes next.
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