Speech and Movement

Speech and Movement Holistic, affirming, strengths based speech therapy and communication coaching for kids and adults. You deserve to take care of yourself. How can I help you?

In person sessions in Louisville, KY and virtual everywhere else. Habit change expert and wellness coach for medical providers and educators. Resource for personal wellness, self-care, stress management, and simple to implement habit changes, geared towards therapists, educators, and caregivers. As a SLP, I believe that each child deserves to find their voice, and be heard and honored. As an educa

tor, I believe that each child has the ability to learn, and it is our magic power as educators to help them find the pathway to that ability. However, it can feel nearly impossible to do this when we are stressed to the max. As a caregiver, I understand the unique challenges that arise from taking care of a loved one, and I believe in taking the time to care for oneself, in order to sustain caregiver duties. As a health coach, I believe that our schools and communities need to make staff, caregiver, and student wellness NON NEGOTIABLE. We cannot work, teach, take care of others, or learn effectively if our bodies and brains are not being taken care of. I can help you figure out what that means to you, and how to actualize it. Send me a message today. Be well,
Alyson

05/21/2026

My top public speaking tip. It all comes back to where we put our focus. 🗣️ 🧠

The waitlist for UnMuted: A Communication Confidence Program for Marginalized Voices is officially open!

Get on the list for more information at the link in bio ⬆️

Was this helpful to you? Share with your friend who is working on (or terrified of) public speaking. Together, we can make it less scary and dare I say, almost fun.

04/16/2026

Reduce speaking anxiety immediately with this one tool…

The breath 💨

Exhale longer than you inhale.

This signals to your nervous system that you are safe and allows the anxiety to start to dissipate.

We are wired to want to be accepted by others. This is basic human nature. When we communicate, we are sharing our vulnerable inner landscape. It makes sense that speaking brings up anxiety because we fear not being accepted by others because that literally used to mean you wouldn’t survive.

Add in the lens of cultural conditioning like patriarchy, sexism, racism, ableism, homophobia, xenophobia and all that other bu****it, and it makes sense that marginalized voices feel more anxious when speaking than their cis, white, and male counterparts.

This is one of many tools to quell the anxiety and begin to share your message when and where and with whom you want to share it.

More tools coming your way. In the meantime, click on the link in bio to join our next focus group or get more info on UnMuted: A Communication Confidence Coaching Program.

Drop a 💨 in the comments below if you tried/will try this.

Keep breathing, friend.

04/15/2026

What would help you communicate more confidently?
A. Trust that you could speak without freezing
B. Let go of worries of what others think
C. Specific speaking skills to launch your ideas
D. All of the above

Register for the UnMuted focus group to share your goals and help procreate the curriculum. Link in bio.

04/14/2026

How do you communicate during conflict? Comment 1, 2, or 3 below…

1. Fight
2. Flee/get out of there as quickly as possible
3. Get quiet/play dead (fawn/freeze)

In UnMuted: A Communication Confidence Program for marginalized voices, communicating through conflict will be one of the many life-changing lessons and practices we will explore together.

Curious to learn more? There are three focus groups this week. Register at the link in bio or DM for more info.

Come share your communication goals, challenges, and help co-create this program with me.

04/09/2026

Q: What is one of the most underrated tools that confident communicators use?

Multiple choice:
A. They don’t rush
B. They take their time
C. They listen more than they speak
D. They pick a few key details but don’t overshare/over explain
E. All of the above

Do you want to feel more confident in your communication?

Join me next week for a focus group for UnMuted: A Communication Confidence Program for Marginalized Voices.

Details and registration at the link in bio ⬆️

04/08/2026

Your brain can learn ANYTHING. Including confident communication skills. Introducing 🥁 🥁 🥁…

🎤 UnMuted: A Communication Confidence Program for marginalized voices 🗣️

This is a 10 week coaching program to help you unlock your voice, take up space, and lead with confidence in your community. Join me for the free focus group to share your experience, co-create the curriculum, and get first access to the pilot program.

3 dates available— please register for the address/Zoom link at the link in bio
🗓️ April 14 5-6 PM EST
🗓️ April 16 3-4PM EST
🗓️ April 17 12-1 PM EST

Comment CONFIDENCE below if you want to connect. Otherwise, register at the Link in Bio!

04/06/2026

You’re a human, not a robot. Don’t wait to say the “right thing” or wait for the “perfect words/message.” You deserve to say what you want and need to say NOW, just as you are.

So practice courage, speak your mind and heart, allow yourself to be imperfect. And, as always, practice outrageous compassionate and kindness to yourself about what you did/didn’t say. You’re constantly learning and growing.

If you need support to find that courage or practice saying the thing you know you want to say but are too afraid to say it, DM me and I’ll send you my tools for developing courageous communication confidence.

Comment HUMAN below if you feel me 🤖

04/03/2026

Do you ever get tired of talking? 🗣️

Here’s a quick voice reset for vocal strain and tension (also VERY helpful when you have allergies and gunk in your throat!).

Need support for your voice, speech, or general communication? Comment CLEAR in the comments and I’ll reach out personally with tools and resources!

Your communication tip of the day… you’re a human, not a robot. You’re allowed to let your NO be a no, and spend time an...
04/02/2026

Your communication tip of the day… you’re a human, not a robot. You’re allowed to let your NO be a no, and spend time and energy on your true YES.

What’s something you want to say NO to today? What would that let you say YES to instead?

04/01/2026

Day 3- Networking for introverts 🙊🙉🙈

Comment below – what strategy was helpful to you? What do you do to gear up for (or come down from) networking events?

03/31/2026

Day 2- The old story you’ve been carrying about your speech and communication is there for a reason… to keep you safe. First, we acknowledge and extend compassion to that part of ourselves. Then, we can start process of change.

Comment below or DM to share your story and get support for developing confident communication skills.

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