Best Julia Pines Podcasts (2025)

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Gender Transitioning in Canadian Private Practice | Ep 163 6:51

1d ago6:51

6:51

There are many changes that can happen in private practice, and they can range, depending on what happens in life, from getting married and changing your name, to rebranding your Canadian private practice and even to discovering more about yourself. Sometimes, the transition is even more significant—and there's something I'd really like to share wi…

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New Scheduling Tips for Private Practice in Canada | Ep 162 10:50

9d ago10:50

10:50

The one thing I now know is that “The only constant in life is change!” I used to try to find the perfect scheduling system and the perfect way to manage my working hours. However, usually, as soon as I thought I found it, something in life would change, and the “perfect” schedule would no longer be suitable. At first, I thought I just had to keep …

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Suki O’Huallachain: Growing a Successful Private Practice in Canada | Ep 161 29:42

16d ago29:42

29:42

You go to school, complete your Masters degree, and juggle multiple jobs while starting your Canadian private practice. What happens now? Suki, my guest in today’s podcast episode, carried her childhood curiosity with her through her academic and professional journey, and it has served her well. Working in alignment with her inner values and princi…

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Lyba Sultan: From Idea to Private Practice in Canada | Ep 160 21:44

23d ago21:44

21:44

Lyba’s niche, vision, and mission all revolve around authenticity, connection, and community. She uses community in her marketing networks and in the goals that she sets for herself, as well as a guiding principle for her practice to incorporate the future. Having this vision in mind is a great guiding light that can help you keep yourself - and yo…

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Mark Pioro: Ontario Psychotherapy Rules and Regulations | Ep 159 32:54

2M ago32:54

32:54

Today, Julia takes another trip down memory lane, revisiting a gem from the Fearless Practice archives. In this encore episode, Julia talks to Mark, the Deputy Registrar and General Counsel at the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) about the rules and regulations that apply to registered psychotherapists in private practice. Y…

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Julia Smith and Jane Donovan: Inside Insight Mental Health Counselling | Ep 158 24:40

2M ago24:40

24:40

In 2016, Julia reached out to Jane in her search for a narrative supervisor. Both of them were drawn to narrative therapy - Jane already having many years of experience with the modality, and agreed to be Julia’s supervisor. In 2020, when Julia was building up her virtual practice, she reached out to Jane to see if she would be interested in becomi…

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Affordable Ways to Start a Canadian Private Practice in 2025 | Ep 157 12:12

3M ago12:12

12:12

Hey you! Are you thinking about starting a Canadian private practice in 2025? If so, what is going to help you achieve the first step of your dream affordably and hassle-free? I know exactly what it is like to want to start a Canadian private practice but have no idea how to tackle it. It seems like a mountain of decisions and so many admin tasks. …

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Bazart, Art Print Selling 23:47

3M ago23:47

23:47

What You'll Learn: Baz'art’s Unique Business Model How its escalating pricing structure works The platform’s focus on local artists The Online Art Market Trends in print sales growth How Baz'art competes in a crowded digital landscape Challenges & Opportunities for Artists Visibility & marketing struggles Logistical hurdles of selling art prints Th…

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Katie Lutes: School Therapist With a Weekend Private Practice | Ep 156 23:16

3M ago23:16

23:16

Katie has been working full-time in two different schools with students as a counsellor, family and play therapist as well as has a part-time private practice on Saturdays. When she is not doing virtual sessions with her clients, she sees them outside in nature with her dog. Since she has been working full-time in schools for the last 10 years, Kat…

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Amy Eriksson: Establishing a Successful Group Private Practice in Canada | Ep 155 30:03

3M ago30:03

30:03

Amy worked as a social worker for 20 years in crisis management in tandem with police and emergency services. She saw how intense and difficult the work could be, and wanted to create a place where her clients could receive their therapy that was softer, more welcoming, and curated to their requirements. Now, Amy runs a large private practice in Ca…

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Pacific Pines: Working as a Team to Fulfil a Private Practice Dream | Ep 154 26:52

3M ago26:52

26:52

Natasha and Cherise met on an internship, became friends, and decided to work together to open up a Canadian private practice that is based on their shared values; accessibility, equity, and transparency. Working with a business partner in private practice is a great way to divide up the stress and double up the ideas. Together, they each handle sp…

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Canadian Direct Billing Updates for Therapists | Ep 153 13:28

4M ago13:28

13:28

In this episode, I’ll update you on how direct billing is going in my Canadian private practice. If you have not yet listened to episode 141, I’d recommend that you start there and then return to this episode! I was apprehensive at first to include direct billing, but now I enjoy using it and the benefits that come along with it! In this episode: W…

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Mastering Stress in Today’s Canadian Private Practice | Ep 152 19:59

4M ago19:59

19:59

I think we can agree that stress is something we’d all like to reduce in private practice! For me, in 2024, I realized that my working life was too stressful. It was something I really wanted to change so that I could relax more and enjoy my work and life! I’ve now come up with three strategies for 2025 that I’ll be implementing to see if I can dec…

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Chanel Wainscott: Riding the Waves of Private Practice | Ep 151 30:23

4M ago30:23

30:23

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by stress, from both inside and outside the private practice? How can you distinguish between fear, stress, and what is essential to do? Chanel, my guest today, answers that question to remember and use the power of your “why”. Why did you start your private practice? Why are you working in counselling and therapy?…

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Delia Petrescu: Canadian SEO and Marketing Insights for Private Practice | Ep 150 29:57

4M ago29:57

29:57

If you are on a path for marketing your Canadian private practice, being mindful of your search engine optimization (SEO) may take some time to build momentum, but it is one of the direct routes to success. In today’s episode, Delia and I discuss our interests in SEO, why it is important for marketing our practices successfully, and other topics - …

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Alexia Wensing: Turning a ‘Vibe’ Into a Private Practice Brand | Ep 149 32:44

5M ago32:44

32:44

Alexia is Canadian, but spent time living and working in Norway, where she has learned about some of the Scandinavian ways of life, including “Hygge”, the feeling of being cozy and content and slowing down to make space for the enjoyment of life. This principle has inspired Alexia in her private practice, and she incorporated these values into her …

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Mark Pioro: Ontario Psychotherapy Rules and Regulations | Ep 148 30:45

5M ago30:45

30:45

Are you a Registered Psychotherapist? Are you licensed through the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)? Do you know what you’re allowed and not allowed to do in your private practice? Today’s guest is Mark, the Deputy Registrar and General Counsel at the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. We discuss rules and re…

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Allison Puryear: Marketing Skills for Canadian Private Practices | Ep 147 42:41

6M ago42:41

42:41

Today, Julia takes another trip down memory lane, revisiting a gem from the Fearless Practice archives. In this encore episode, Julia talks to Alison Puryear, a US therapist and consultant, about how to market a new private practice. You can find the show notes to the original episode here. Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and…

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Deanna Desantis: Being a Nurse, Psychotherapist, and Equestrian Counsellor | Ep 146 28:53

6M ago28:53

28:53

My guest today, Deanna, has followed her passions to a place where she now runs a Canadian private practice, working with horses and their riders while still being a nurse. She has combined her expertise and personal experience so that she can work and make a difference in the lives that she is most drawn to. In today’s episode, Deanna and I discus…

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Lauren Mallon: Why Niching Is a Practice-Boosting Superpower | Ep 145 31:58

7M ago31:58

31:58

When you establish your private practice in an underserved specialty, you increase your chance of being placed under the spotlight. A great niche could offer you an immediate step-up in getting noticed, help to connect with clients, and with potential referral sources. You may also feel that you enjoy your work much more and are more fulfilled when…

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Changing My Mindset in Private Practice : Year 8 | Ep 144 22:37

7M ago22:37

22:37

This year has been characterized by personal changes in mindset and approach to my practice, and professional development within my Canadian private practice and podcast. Today’s episode will be a deep dive into my personal story, in celebration and reflection of year eight in private practice! In this Episode: November 2023 The beginning of 2024 S…

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Jillian Bagan: Growing a Queer-Informed Practice | Ep 143 35:26

7M ago35:26

35:26

Sometimes, the most successful path that someone can take is the one that comes organically. By following your passions, seeing what works and what doesn’t, and taking your personal and professional preferences into account, you can make it easier for yourself to develop a balanced lifestyle that fulfills you both inside and outside the counselling…

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Flora Gerlai: Hiring the Right Fit for Your Practice | Ep 142 30:00

7M ago30:00

30:00

Many therapists may struggle with finding and hiring the best-fit staff for their private practice, and that may include hiring interns and students who want to complete their practicums. So, how do you go about finding them? My guest Flora in today’s episode interviewed more than 30 different candidates for a position at her practice! There’s some…

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Adding Direct Billing to Your Canadian Private Practice | Ep 141 13:33

8M ago13:33

13:33

If you have been a long-time listener, you’ll know that ever since I started my Canadian private practice, I have never offered direct billing to clients. There were many reasons for this, such as when I started eight years ago, there weren’t many insurance companies covering registered counselling therapists. Plus, each insurance plan seemed to ha…

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Blackcy Placidass: Developing a Value-Based Practice | Ep 140 33:05

8M ago33:05

33:05

One of the great benefits of building a value-based practice is that it makes it easier for you to return to work each day, remembering why you do the work that you do. It also allows your clients to know exactly what you stand for, and how they can best connect with you and your mission. Join us for today’s podcast episode, where Blackcy and I dis…

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Darbey Carlson: Why Authenticity Is a Secret Sauce to Marketing and More | Ep 139 30:05

8M ago30:05

30:05

Everyone knows about authenticity, but if you stop and think about it, why would clients trust a private practice that doesn’t act with integrity, or that comes across as insincere in their marketing? People who are looking for therapy are more likely just looking for professionals who have the skills and expertise that they need, someone they feel…

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Build a Canadian Values Based Practice | Ep 138 8:01

8M ago8:01

8:01

Do you want to build a values based private practice? And are you thinking; “What does that actually mean?” Many people may shy away from the business-aspect of running a practice because they feel awkward following the standard, capitalistic model of working with employees and clients, and where the goal is solely to maximize profits. I’m here to …

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Dr. Stacey Hatch: Research, Private Practice Tips, and Seeing Clients at Home | Ep 137 36:01

8M ago36:01

36:01

Life can take us in many different directions, and what helps is how we can make use of the knowledge that we acquire when exploring these routes. For today’s guest, Dr. Stacey Hatch followed her passion for psychology and working with people all the way from her near two-decade work experience in television to now running her own successful Canadi…

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Maureen Codispodi: Building an Accessible Virtual Private Practice With Reduced Fees | Ep 136 34:09

9M ago34:09

34:09

Are you interested in offering affordable and accessible therapy in your private practice? We all know that one of the main barriers to care is cost, and it is an issue that many Canadians face. However, there are ways to incorporate low cost fees in your private practice! In this podcast episode, I talk with Maureen, who owns Help Clinic Canada. S…

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Raising and Lowering Rates | Ep 135 21:46

9M ago21:46

21:46

Today we’re going to get a little more personal! I’m going to share more about my Canadian private practice and how I run it, especially when it comes to raising and lowering my rates. In the spirit of integrity and authenticity, I want to share these things with you! In this episode, I’m going to be talking about how I raised my rates and then low…

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Heidi Sturgeon: How I Launched and Grew My Canadian Private Practice | Ep 134 52:46

10M ago52:46

52:46

Join Julia for an encore presentation of her 2022 conversation with Heidi Sturgeon. It's a thought-provoking episode that has an unexpected twist at the end! You can find the show notes here. Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources Mentioned and Useful Links: Ep 133: Canada’s new tax exemption on regulated therapy services | EP 133 Learn more …

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Canada’s New Tax Exemption on Regulated Therapy Services | Ep 133 11:42

10M ago11:42

11:42

Today we are celebrating that Registered Counselling Therapists and Registered Psychotherapists no longer have to charge tax! There are decades of work behind the scenes to bring this to fruition, so it is a big deal! Thank you to the CCPA for making this happen! In this podcast episode, I’ll give you all the information about what this means and w…

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Destin Jones: Creating Canadian Therapist Communities | Ep 132 40:04

11M ago40:04

40:04

Do you have a community of clients, peers, or professionals that you work alongside? How can communities open up new opportunities? Have you considered starting a community that isn’t focused solely on sales? Community is a bit of a buzzword in marketing and private practice these days, but it’s still truly valuable and a worthwhile investment to m…

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Paige Abbott: Taking Private Practice at Your Own Pace | Ep 131 37:03

11M ago37:03

37:03

It can be easy to get caught up in looking at everyone else’s journey when instead it’s important to focus on your own. When you take private practice at your own pace, and when you incorporate your talents and passions and allow yourself to be guided from one spot to the next, you can more easily find your way in private practice instead of trying…

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How to Create a Summer Schedule That Works for You! | Ep 130 13:14

11M ago13:14

13:14

As many therapists may have experienced with their practices, there’s usually a summer slump. Everybody is either away on vacation or taking time off work, and as such their schedules have changed, albeit temporarily, and this can make it challenging for therapists to maintain their usual steady stream of clients. More than that, you also want a ho…

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Rhea Bridge: Niching in a New Practice to Reduce Burnout | Ep 129 29:00

11M ago29:00

29:00

In the beginning of starting a new practice, being a generalist seems like a good idea, especially when you want to welcome clients through the door and the idea of turning away new potential clients seems counterintuitive. However, niching down is not only helpful regarding your marketing or your skill set: niching down is also important for you! …

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Christina Page: Transitioning From Agency to Private Practice | Ep 128 39:30

12M ago39:30

39:30

With private practice, Christina, our guest today, went through a challenging experience and found it difficult herself to find the therapy that she needed. When she registered as a social worker and later as a perinatal therapist, she knew that she wanted to fill the niche in the market by serving the families in her community. Today, we discuss h…

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Being Intentional When Starting a Group Private Practice | Ep 127 17:20

12M ago17:20

17:20

For many Canadian therapists, the trajectory seems to be that once you start getting full with clients that you should open a group private practice. However, if you blindly consider opening a group private practice without evaluating whether or not it is truly something that you want, then you may end up in a very stressful situation, feeling burn…

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Celissa Vipond & Melissa Lindstrom: From Friendship to Successful Practice | Ep 126 26:31

12M ago26:31

26:31

Celissa and Melissa noticed the clear need for mental health services in Ontario over the pandemic, and decided to team up to put their expertise and skills to use to serve the community. As a team, Celissa and Melissa were able to balance starting a practice between the two of them while continuing their social work positions that they love. Their…

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Kelly Hoskin: Trusting the Process for Success in Canadian Private Practice | Ep 125 27:38

1y ago27:38

27:38

Sometimes people can feel nervous to start their careers since they don’t know where it will end up. We may feel like we need to know exactly how the journey will look before we head towards a new destination. In this podcast episode, Kelly and I discuss how she had no intention of working in psychotherapy initially after grad school, but found her…

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Redefining Work-Life Balance in a Canadian Private Practice | Ep 124 13:32

1y ago13:32

13:32

We always hear about “optimization”, and to the extent that many folks may be influenced to outsource everything possible so that they have more free time. But imagine this; if you had all this extra free time, after the time to rest, exercise, and spend time with loved ones, what would you be doing? If you had more free time and the mental capacit…

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Michelle Ham: Joining a Collective to Build a Successful Practice | Ep 123 30:31

1y ago30:31

30:31

Many therapists may feel daunted by the idea of returning to school to get their masters or a PhD, especially after they have settled into their adult lives. However, it truly is never too late! If you have a desire to take your Canadian private practice to the next level, or you feel frustrated working on someone else’s schedule, and you desire mo…

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Embracing the Dynamic Nature of Niching | Ep 122 13:59

1y ago13:59

13:59

As the saying goes; “the only constant thing is change”, and it’s true for Canadian private practices too. Sometimes you will set up a system that works well, but after months or years the practice has changed, and so the systems need to be updated. Or, the offering that you used to love doing with your clients is no longer something that used to l…

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Mila Arsenijevic: Balancing Growth in a Canadian Private Practice | Ep 121 26:33

1y ago26:33

26:33

Do you feel pressured to always be scaling and growing your Canadian private practice? In modern business, the idea is usually to push growth - but that’s not always the case! Sometimes not growing can also help private practice. Every now and then you need to intentionally stop growing and instead focus on the foundations of your private practice,…

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5 Ways to Tackle Isolation With an Online Private Practice | Ep 120 8:57

1y ago8:57

8:57

Do you sometimes feel lonely working as a therapist? Do you have an online practice, and sometimes wish you could chat with a colleague between sessions to let off some steam or to get an ethical second opinion? How do you deal with isolation as an online therapist? Working as a therapist can be an isolating experience in and of itself, since you c…

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What I Learned From Going to the CCPA Conference | Ep 119 11:01

1y ago11:01

11:01

Have you ever been to a counselling conference? Are you considering going to one this year for the first time, or are you a regular attendee? Whether you are more introverted or an extrovert, conferences offer spaces for both! Not just quiet workshops or long tables filled with fascinating people, but also where you can learn and develop your skill…

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Brittany Wells-Pantaleo: Growing a Group Practice Virtually and Ethically | Ep 118 42:28

1y ago42:28

42:28

Many counsellors may enter into private practice without expecting to open it into a group practice, since it can be a journey that develops as you explore your niche, assess the needs of your community, and as you develop as a person. However, if you find yourself on the entrepreneurial path, don’t doubt that it can work! Even though many counsell…

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Courtney Vezina: Incorporating Community Values Into Private Practice | Ep 117 35:12

1y ago35:12

35:12

There are many different ways in which you can instill and live out the values that you have founded your Canadian private practice on. For Courtney, the value of community is a driving factor that positively impacts the work that she and her colleagues do. So much so, that her private practice offers a scholarship for students doing their bachelor…

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Samantha Sarty: Setting Business Boundaries to Grow Private Practice | Ep 116 39:42

1y ago39:42

39:42

Building a practice is a tricky task because we know that it is going to be difficult sometimes. The question is, when have we gone too far and are perhaps risking burnout? It can feel difficult to maintain your personal and professional boundaries when you are the boss and things depend on you, but in essence, your business does depend on you, so …

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Jasmine Bird: Defining Your Success to Live Authentically | Ep 115 29:50

1y ago29:50

29:50

Jasmine is a great example of; working to live, not living to work. You do not have to grow your business exponentially just because you can. If you are doing well in your Canadian private practice, but the idea of owning a huge business is daunting to you - you don’t have to take it that far! One of the ways of building a truly successful business…

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