What if supporting speech and language started with the body? In this episode, Tristen is joined by speech-language pathologist and yoga teacher Jennifer Schmid to explore how movement, breath, and regulation can directly support communication.

Together, they unpack why a calm, organized body creates better conditions for speech and language learning, how yoga-informed strategies can fit naturally into speech therapy, and what parents can try at home. This conversation is practical, grounded, and accessible for families and clinicians who want to better support the whole child.

• Why regulation is foundational for speech and language development
• How movement and breath support attention, motor planning, and communication
• What “yoga-informed” really means in a speech therapy context
• How speech-language pathologists can integrate yoga-based strategies without losing focus on goals
• Examples of yoga-informed activities used during speech therapy sessions
• Simple breath and movement routines parents can use at home
• Why supporting the body can help words come more easily

Jennifer Schmid is a speech-language pathologist and yoga instructor who specializes in integrating mind–body practices into speech and language therapy. She brings together evidence-based speech therapy with yoga-informed strategies to support regulation, communication, and learning in children. Jennifer is passionate about helping clinicians and families understand how the body and nervous system influence speech, language, and connection. Through her work, she supports a whole-child approach that is practical, accessible, and grounded in both clinical expertise and compassion.

Learn more about Jennifer and her work at jenschmid.com.

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