The Praxis Speech Sister Podcast
Welcome to the Praxis Speech Sister Podcast—the go-to space for aspiring speech-language pathologists who are ready to pass the SLP Praxis® with confidence and step boldly into their careers. Hosted by Melanie Y. Evans, MS CCC-SLP, a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Praxis® Strategy Coach, and Abundance Mindset Coach, this podcast is your weekly source of strategic test prep, mindset breakthroughs, and career alignment tips.
If you've ever battled self-doubt, procrastination, test anxiety, or imposter syndrome on your journey to becoming an SLP—you’re not alone. In this space, we redefine success, overcome limiting beliefs, and build study strategies that actually work—so you can stop feeling stuck and start trusting in your purpose.
Each week, we dive into game-changing Praxis® study techniques, mindset shifts, and real-life lessons from Melanie’s own experience—from failing by three points to developing the winning strategies that helped her (and her clients) pass.
💡 What You’ll Get in Each Episode:
✅ Practical, step-by-step strategies for acing the SLP Praxis®
✅ Expert insights on breaking through self-doubt & limiting beliefs
✅ Success stories from past test-takers who overcame hurdles just like you
✅ Career wisdom on how to build a purpose-driven SLP career that aligns with YOU
🎧 Tune in every week for an episode packed with clarity, encouragement, and tangible strategies—because passing the Praxis® is just the beginning of your impact as an SLP.
Join the Praxis Speech Sister Community, and let’s make your dream career a reality! 🚀✨
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 41
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Ep. 21 - The Winning Strategy for Passing the SLP Praxis® Exam
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the SLP Praxis® exam? Have you already taken the exam and failed? Don't worry, you're not alone! In this episode, I share my personal story of overcoming test-taking an…
Ep. 20 - From Praxis Student to Praxis Powerhouse: Annmarie Pizzo's Inspiring Journey
In this episode, I chat with my former Praxis tutoring student, Annmarie Pizzo about how she overcame test taking anxiety and passed the SLP Praxis® exam! Tune in as we discuss:
- Annmarie’s journey …
Ep. 19 - Identifying Your Personal Strengths for Praxis® Success
Feeling overwhelmed by the Praxis exam? You're not alone! But what if the secret weapon to your success wasn't just studying content, but identifying your own personal strengths? In this episode of t…
Ep. 18 - Why You Should Study the Whole Praxis® Book | SLP Praxis Study Prep
“Would you recommend studying the whole book?” asked a fellow Praxis Prepper on the Praxis Speech Sister Instagram page. Here’s my short answer - YES. In this episode, I go deeper into this question …
Ep. 17 - Effective Time-Management Strategies for SLP Praxis® Success (YOUTUBE LIVE REPLAY)
In this episode, I meet with Ary Burgoyne, MS CF-SLP! Ary was a former intern in my internship program and Praxis® coaching client. She AMAZED me with her organizational and time-management skills, s…
Ep. 16 - How to Conquer the SLP Praxis® Exam with Your Subconscious Mind
The subconscious mind rules 95% of our behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. With this in mind, we can leverage the subconscious mind to ensure a passing score on the SLP Praxis® exam. Join me on this …
Ep. 15 - Protecting Your Energy for the SLP Praxis® (and beyond!)
Do you struggle to set boundaries? I've found that when preparing for HUGE goals such as the SLP Praxis® exam, it's beneficial and even IMPERATIVE to have good energetic hygiene.
In this episode I di…
Ep. 14 - Reclaiming Your Power as a Praxis® Prepper and Beyond!
What version of you will make your Praxis® success inevitable? In this comeback episode, I talk about the Panther Spirit Animal as a reminder that we can give ourselves permission to be BOLD and step…
Ep. 13 - Mastering the SLP Praxis®: The Power of Practice Tests in Acing Your Exam
DON’T TAKE THE SLP PRAXIS® EXAM. Until you take the practice test! Taking a practice test is more critical for Passing the SLP Praxis® exam than you may realize. Tune in to today’s episode as I discu…
Ep. 12 - Mindful Prep: Nurturing Mental Health through SLP Praxis® - Strategies, Self-Love, and Breaking Stigmas
The Praxis Speech Sister Podcast is BACK! We’re returning with an episode on mental health. In this episode, we discuss strategies for nurturing your mind during the Praxis® preparation process (and …
Ep. 11 - How to Manifest a Passing Score on the SLP Praxis Exam® (Visualization Strategies for a Dream Career Pt. 1)
Wanna know how you can use your visualization to manifest a passing Praxis® score and your dream career? Join me in this episode where I give you proven strategies to help you connect to your intenti…
Ep. 10 - Finding Calm Amidst Chaos: Essential Tips for Graduate Students and Praxis® Preppers to Stay Grounded during High-Stress Moments
Graduate school and SLP Praxis® preparation can be hectic. Especially with clinicals and other extraneous life circumstances. This podcast episode will give you different ways you can ground yourself…
Ep. 9 - Love Thyself for Praxis Success: Harnessing the Power of Positive Self-Talk in Action
In this podcast, we'll uncover the transformative power of speaking to yourself with the same kindness and love as you would to your dearest friend. Learn actionable steps to harness the positive ene…
Ep. 8 - Essential Tips for Staying Active for SLP Praxis® Exam Prep
In this episode, I'll unveil effective strategies to seamlessly integrate physical activity into your rigorous study routine. Stay tuned to uncover the transformative impact of staying active on your…
Ep. 7 - Maximize Success: The Importance of Preparing with Practice Exams for SLP Praxis
In this episode, I discuss the importance of taking the practice exams BEFORE taking the SLP Praxis exam. Tune in here!
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Ep. 6 - Unlocking Success: Harnessing the Power of Self-Talk in SLP Praxis Exam Preparation [Mindset Series, Youtube LIVE replay]
In today's episode, we are continuing our Mindset Series and discussing how to harness the power of self-talk to unlock success in SLP Praxis exam preparation.
According to Healthline.com (2023), self…
Ep. 5 - 3 Proven Strategies for Passing the SLP Praxis® Exam
In this LIVE Replay from Praxis Speech Sister LIVE Tuesdays, we dive into 3 proven strategies that will help you tackle the SLP Praxis ® exam with confidence. Whether you're a student preparing for t…
Ep. 4 - Supporting the Inner Child for SLP Praxis Success
In this episode of the Self-Care series, I discuss how listening to your inner child can help you trust your intuition and feel more supported during grad school and Praxis® preparation. Tune in!
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Ep. 3 - 5 SLP Praxis Study Mistakes You're Making
In this live replay of Praxis Speech Sister LIVE Tuesdays, I share my experience with the SLP Praxis® exam and discuss five common mistakes that people make on their Praxis journey. From procrastinat…
Ep. 2 - How to Use Positive Self Talk When Preparing for the SLP Praxis Exam
In this episode we talk about why you should use positive self-talk as a strategy for passing the SLP Praxis Exam. Tune in!
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