Show Description
In this episode of Chill, SLP, Amy and Angelyn kick off 2026 with an honest conversation about what happens when you’re the person who’s “holding it all together”… but quietly running on empty.
They unpack the difference between being capable and actually having capacity, and why so many SLPs, caregivers, and helpers get stuck over-functioning, people-pleasing, and pushing through long past their limits. Through personal stories from hospital work, motherhood, and burnout recovery, they explore how saying no, honoring your bandwidth, and letting “good enough” be enough can actually lead to more support, not less.
This episode is for the SLP who feels dependable, exhausted, and unsure how to stop doing the most, without letting everyone down.
You’ll walk away feeling validated, grounded, and with practical ways to start honoring your capacity, even if saying no still feels really hard.
Notable Quotes
“People will mistake your capability for capacity. And that’s where burnout starts.” – Amy
“Just because you can do everything doesn’t mean you have the capacity to.” – Amy
“When you keep saying yes, you become the yes person. And changing that expectation is uncomfortable, but also freeing.” – Angelyn
“Burnout isn’t just being tired. It’s being wired and exhausted at the same time.” – Angelyn
Connect With Us!
Angelyn Franks - @dr.angelynfranks on instagram || e-mail: hello@alignedwithangelyn.com
Amy Zembriski - @amyz.theslp on instagram || e-mail: info@speechtherapyconnectionsllc.com
Free resources: https://angelynfranks.myflodesk.com/chillslp
