NASW Social Work Talks informs, educates and inspires through conversations with experts and exploring issues that social work professionals care about. Brought to you by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
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Got questions about parenting, teenagers, or relationships? Ever wonder why your teen won’t talk to you, or why your relationship feels like hard work lately? Hi, I’m Marie Vakakis—a therapist, mental health educator, and someone who’s been behind the scenes with countless families and couples navigating the ups and downs of real life. This Complex Life is your go-to for relatable insights, practical advice, and real talk about parenting, raising teenagers, and navigating relationships. I’ll ...
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With 1.81 million+ downloads, Selling the Couch is an Apple Top Career podcast for current and future mental health private practitioners who think differently. Psychologist Melvin Varghese interviews successful therapists in private practice about how they built their businesses as well as top entrepreneurs, business/marketing, and social media experts.* You'll learn how therapists get referrals, grow their practices, work through fears, find their enough, and stop "trading time for income. ...
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Welcome to the show for seasoned business owners, coaches, and service providers who've been in the game long enough to know that the flashy hustle isn't sustainable — The Experienced Entrepreneur is your weekly refuge. Here, experience is your edge. This is not a show for newbies chasing overnight success; it's a podcast for those who bring wisdom, perspective, and resilience to the long game of entrepreneurship. If you've ever felt unseen in the noise of business marketing, tired of strate ...
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The Practice of Therapy Podcast with Gordon Brewer
Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT: Therapist | Consultant | Writer | Speaker
The Practice of Therapy Podcast is here for therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and mental health professionals who want to build, grow, and scale a successful private practice. Hosted by Gordon Brewer, licensed therapist and creator of The Practice of Therapy, this podcast provides practical tools, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to help clinicians with both the business and clinical skills they need at every stage of their practice journey. Whether you're ju ...
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Getting licensed can open up incredible opportunities, but the exam can seem daunting. Our podcasts make passing more achievable and even fun. Dr Hutchinson and Stacy’s energy and passion for this content will get you motivated and confident. We break things down in understandable ways - no stuffiness or complexity and focus on the critical parts you need so your valuable study time counts. You’ll come away feeling like, “I can do this!” Whether it’s nailing down diagnoses, theoretical appro ...
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Continuing Education for mental health counselors, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, and social workers. Get a year of unlimited CE audio courses (aka Podcourses) at a single affordable price with The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard, accredited by NBCC. Designed for flexibility and convenience, Podcourses enable therapists and counselors to engage in learning anytime and anywhere - no need to sit for hours watching recorded trainings. These audio-based ...
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Editor Lisa Dixon, M.D., M.P.H., and Podcast Editor and Co-Host Josh Berezin, M.D., M.S., discuss key aspects of research recently published by Psychiatric Services (https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/), a journal of the American Psychiatric Association. Tune in to Psychiatric Services From Pages to Practice to learn about the latest mental health services research and why it is relevant. Topics include community-based treatment programs, collaborative care, evidence-based treatment and service ...
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Transgressive is a podcast about all things transgender, genderqueer, non-binary, intersex, and some things sexuality, too! Transgressive aims to make space for the very real lives of trans folks and serves as a platform for storytelling, resource sharing, and activism in its many forms. Every other week, Lindsay and a guest explore topics like coming out, socially and medically transitioning, mental health, loved ones, activism in the current political climate, how cisgender folks can be be ...
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Thoughts on Thoughts is a podcast for people looking to be more self aware, have healthier relationships and to be more fulfilled in life. The podcast is hosted by three therapists who want to share things that they have taught their clients and also things they have put to use themselves that have enriched their lives and made them healthier people. They also hope to have a little fun along the way so if that's what you're looking for, this is the place for you.
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Welcome to Talk2Tasha; a Self Care space for over-extended Soulcial Workers to decrease Compassion Fatigue and increase Ca$h Flow as a Life Coach. We chic chat real convos, real issues, talk smack and find solutions to balance our beautiful demanding chaos! #busychics #timeoutspace #unplug # relax # restore #womensupportwomen #socialworker#socialwork #bossup #socialworkermompreneur Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talk2tasha/support
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This podcast is the only resource you need to learn how to market and grow your business as a counselor, psychologist, or therapist in private practice. Hosted by John Clarke, a licensed psychotherapist, and private practice consultant, this show is packed with powerful and effective techniques that will allow you to build your practice into exactly what you want it to be. If you want targeted marketing advice from a private practitioner who knows what it takes to build a practice, then you' ...
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Insurance Answers is a pro-insurance podcast for social workers, counselors, and psychologists to answer all of your credentialing and billing questions. The information on this podcast is based on the opinions and experiences of Katia Callan, LCSW-C and Danielle Kepler, LCPC in relation to their respective private practices and being paneled with various insurance companies. They are providing information based on the credentialing process, communicating with various companies, and the bill ...
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NACSW produces a monthly podcast currently available only to members (samples to friends). In an effort to make more of our resources available to the general public, however, we are pleased to offer a free full podcast to the general public each quarter. We hope you enjoy what you hear and that you'd consider joining NACSW today.
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Welcome Friends! We are Deanna Silverman, LCSW and Erin Prewitt, Intuitive Life Coach and together we make up the Hilarious Humanitarians podcast. Working as a life coach & Clinical Social Worker in various settings, from the emergency department, and foster care system to marriage and family counseling and inpatient psych facilities, we aim to bring you two unique perspectives on everything from relationships, body image, parenting, to self-care and, mental health. You will hear everything ...
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How can you as a professional therapist be challenged, grow personally and professionally, and find resources and knowledgeable experts that are relevant and enlightening? We think that you will find this and more in our podcast, The Therapist's Chair. The Therapist's Chair, with your host Andrew B, attempts to answer the important questions that are relevant to you, the practicing therapist. There are almost unlimited ways in which social services attempts to provide appropriate treatment t ...
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Do you want to feel closer to your partner, but feel unsure how to bring it up? Many couples care deeply about each other and still drift apart. Life gets busy. Conversations become practical. Emotional connection fades quietly. Not because people stop trying, but because the harder conversations get avoided. In this episode, I talk about why relat…
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How AI Can Transform Private Practice Marketing | Greg Goodman | TPOT 413
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40:20I am so excited for today's episode because we're diving into one of the most transformative tools in private practice right now: AI. And joining me is someone who has been living at the intersection of mental health, creativity, and digital marketing for nearly two decades—Greg Goodman of Goodman Creatives. Greg isn't a therapist, but his story is…
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Decisions That Shape 2026: What Stays, What Goes
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42:45As an experienced entrepreneur, the most powerful decisions you make aren't about doing more — they're about choosing what actually deserves to come with you into the next chapter. In this reflective year-end episode of The Experienced Entrepreneur, Marissa Lawton invites seasoned business owners to pause, integrate what 2025 revealed, and practice…
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ENCORE: Charging Premium Prices For Your Online Course (Money Blocks + Fears)
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32:29Today’s show is a coaching call about online courses and the imposter syndrome that sneaks in with fear and doubt. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest for today’s coaching call: Nikki Sewell, LCSW Nikki was ready to get her pilot students into her course, but she has encountered a lot of fear around charging her worth for her grief course for…
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Smarter Marketing Strategies for Therapists with Continuing Education Courses with Lisa Mustard | Podcourses | Burnout | NBCC approved
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13:51I'm breaking down what to do when the Facebook group grind stops working. I share real, practical strategies that I've used myself to market my continuing education Podcourses, without burning out or relying solely on social media. I talk about: Why Facebook posts lose momentum How to build a simple email marketing funnel that actually works Why pa…
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EP 135 - Dying My Way: Living with Dignity When Facing Serious Illness and Death
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32:01In this powerful episode we chat with , palliative care social worker Dr. Arden O'Donnell, PhD, MPH, LICSW, APHSW-C about what it means to live—and die—according to our values. Dr. O'Donnell shares insights from over a decade of work supporting patients and families facing serious illness. The conversation examines the vital role of palliative care…
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They Should Just Know and Other Ways Relationships Get Hard
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20:48Have you ever found yourself thinking my partner is not the same person I fell in love with. Maybe you still care deeply but something feels off. Conversations go in circles. You keep fighting about the same things Or you feel lonely even though you are still together. This is a pattern I see often in my work as a couples therapist. Most couples wa…
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Why Private Practice Owners Feel Overwhelmed (and How to Fix It) | Samantha Parrinello | TPOT 412
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36:51If you've ever ended a workday wondering, "Where did all my time go?"—this episode is going to change the way you run your business. In today's conversation, I sit down with executive coach Samantha Perinello, a powerhouse in helping business owners reclaim their time, streamline their operations, and finally build the kind of practice that doesn't…
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Energy Accounting — The Year-End Audit Successful Entrepreneurs Actually Do
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41:43As online business owners head into a new year, most look only at the traditional metrics — revenue, growth, conversions, launches. But seasoned entrepreneurs know those numbers don't tell the full story. The real signals that predict stability, sustainability, and success are often intangible: energy, capacity, creative bandwidth, emotional resili…
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ENCORE: Mental Roadblocks Of Going From Clinician To Coach with Angela Williams, LCSW
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44:20Many clinicians are left wondering if their best work lies in the clinical field or the coaching/consulting arena. I’ve felt this dilemma myself, pondering how to balance my interests, endeavors, and the evolution of family life. I realized that I couldn’t sustain multiple paths, and I made the hard decision to give up my clinical work. If you are …
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How to Plan Your Continuing Education, Certifications & Clinical Goals for 2026 with Lisa Mustard | Private Practice | Professional Development
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9:20I'm helping you plan your 2026 growth goals in this episode, whether that's continuing education courses, certifications, clinical skills, or supervision. If you're feeling a little unsure about where to focus next year, this is your chance to reflect, regroup, and set a clear, simple direction for your professional development. I'll walk you throu…
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Is This Anxiety or Is My Brain Just Freaking Out
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42:20Anxiety can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially when your brain reacts faster than you can make sense of it. In this episode, I talk with Dr Jodi Richardson about the difference between everyday stress, overwhelming worry and anxiety that needs more support. We explore why anxiety shows up in the body, why discomfort often feels unsafe and …
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How Personal Calling Shapes Your Private Practice | Derrick Boger | TPOT 411
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33:48In today's episode of The Practice of Therapy Podcast, I'm excited to introduce you to someone who made a big impact on me at the Wise Practice Conference—Derrick Boger. Derrick is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, military veteran, former firefighter, and the founder of Transformation Christian Counseling in Greensboro, North Carolina. …
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Should You Even Make a Business Plan for 2026?
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31:39Should We Be Planning 2026? (How to Lead Your Business in an Unpredictable Market) If you've been wondering whether it even makes sense to plan for 2026 with the market shifting under our feet — this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. In today's solo episode, we're talking about what mature entrepreneurs already know: Annual planning isn'…
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EP 134 - Strengthening Community: Social Workers at the YMCA
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25:03Join the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the YMCA for an inspiring conversation about the vital role social workers play in strengthening communities. We explore how the YMCA's mission aligns with the social work profession to promote well-being, mental health, and youth development. Hear stories from the field, learn about innova…
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ENCORE: 3 Tips To Become An Awesome Storyteller Online
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31:31Today’s topic is a fascinating one for me. As therapists, we are wired for stories, but telling an effective story online is a struggle for many of us. Fortunately for us, my guest has wisdom and tips to share to help us become awesome storytellers. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Kieran Drew Kieran Drew lives in Leeds, England, and is my…
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How Therapists Can Create CE Courses: Free CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians with Lisa Mustard | continuing education | Podcourses | therapist entrepreneurship
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15:10Sponsored by Berries AI: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. In this episode of The Therapy Show, I share something I've been …
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Breakups, Masculinity and Men’s Mental Health
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40:24Breakups can be hard on all of us, they can shake our sense of self in ways we don't expect. For men, the emotional impact is not something that's often spoken about. They’re taught to suck it up and get on with it. In this episode of This Complex Life, I sit down with Michael Wilson, a Research Fellow focused on men’s mental health and suicide pre…
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When Artificial Intelligence enters social work conversations, we often rush to warn colleagues about the potential harm it could cause—almost as if we're trying to protect the profession from an existential threat. This podcast, featuring Dr. Lauri Goldkind, Professor at Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service and Editor-in-Chief of…
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The Exit Plan Every Therapist Should Have (But Most Don't) | Carla Titus | TPOT 410
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39:28Welcome back to the Practice of Therapy Podcast! I'm Gordon Brewer, and I am so glad you're here today because we're diving into a topic that every private practice owner needs to be thinking about—whether you're brand new or decades into the work. I'm thrilled to welcome back my friend and financial powerhouse, Carla Titus. Every time Carla joins …
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The Answer to Self-Sabotage in Your Business
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42:53Being in business long enough, you've faced this question: "Do I stay the course… or am I self-sabotaging?" In this week's solo episode of The Experienced Entrepreneur, we unravel one of the most complex challenges seasoned business owners face — knowing when something in your business still has staying power, and when your desire to quit is actual…
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ENCORE: The 10 Biggest Mistakes I Made As An Online Course Creator
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28:15I’ve been focused on building a life around my family and self-care rather than fitting those things around a career. I’ve learned that there is much wisdom in slowing down and not keeping up a crazy pace. One thing that has helped me accomplish these goals is creating an online course. Even though I’m super grateful and blown away by the success, …
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Rethinking Who You Are After Having Kids with Bronte Taylor
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38:56People often imagine that parenthood clicks into place the moment a baby arrives. For many, the emotional changes, the exhaustion and the adjustment to a new sense of self are far more complex than expected. In this episode, I speak with Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Bronte Taylor about what it really feels like to lose and rebuild parts o…
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How Traditional Therapy Misses the Mark for Men | Marc Azoulay | TPOT 409
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40:10Today's episode is one I've been looking forward to for a long time. We're diving into a topic that doesn't get talked about nearly enough in our field—men's mental health—and why so many traditional therapy approaches miss the mark when it comes to helping men heal. My guest is Marc Azoulay, LPC, LAC, CGP, ACS—the founder of Men's Therapy Online a…
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Send us a text What if the fastest way to help a client change is to make safety unmistakable? We take you from Bowlby’s core ideas to concrete moves you can use tomorrow, showing how early bonds shape adult relationships, emotion regulation, and the choices people make under stress. Instead of memorizing terms for the licensure exam, we connect se…
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Why Profit Margin is My Most Important KPI for 2026
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38:39What if the real measure of a healthy business isn't how much you make—but how much you keep? In this episode of The Experienced Entrepreneur, Marissa Lawton shares why she's shifting her focus to profit margin and what that means for seasoned business owners who are ready to step off the "scale at all costs" treadmill. After more than a decade in …
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How Therapists Can Use AI Right Now: Tools, Trends & What's Coming with Kym Tolson | marketing | private practice | mental health chatbots
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33:48Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. I'm thrilled to welcome back my good friend and brilliant multi-pass…
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ENCORE: Where Should I Focus My Online Course Marketing?
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34:53Our Featured Guest for today’s call: Heather McKenzie, LCMHCS Heather McKenzie came through Online Course School as a beta student back in the fall of 2021. Online Course School is a live, eight-week experience that takes your online course from a simple idea all the way through the development stages so that you are ready to record. Heather create…
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Send us a text A ceiling fan that rattles and wobbles shouldn’t be fixed with more power—it needs balance. We take that same idea to focus and studying, showing how attention breaks down when life pulls unevenly on your time, energy, and commitments. Instead of forcing willpower, we walk through a kinder reset: recognizing what your current schedul…
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ADHD is often misunderstood, especially in therapy. In this episode of This Complex Life, I talk with ADHD coach Ron Souers about what happens when therapy meets the realities of living with ADHD. We explore what it means to understand ADHD beyond the label, how it impacts emotions, relationships, and self-worth, and why self-compassion and curiosi…
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Integrating Sexuality and Somatic Work in Private Practice | Darshana Avila | TPOT 408
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44:16In today's episode, I am sitting down with Darshana Avila for a truly fascinating and important conversation about the intersection of sexuality, somatic work, and trauma healing. As therapists, we often talk about the mind and body connection, but many of us shy away from exploring how that connection relates to our clients' sexuality, intimacy,…
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There's a difference between running a business and playing at one. In this episode of The Experienced Entrepreneur, Marissa Lawton breaks down what it really means to work hard without burning out — and how to reclaim your energy through intentional effort. You'll learn how to spot the difference between hustle (reactive, fear-based, endless) and …
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ENCORE: 7 Questions to Ask Before Launching an Online Course
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26:49Today’s episode takes a closer look at a major passion of mine: online courses. Let’s talk about the important questions to ask–and answer–before launching an online course. Join me! You’ll Learn: How online courses can help fill in the gap for those who need mental health services 7 Questions to Ask Before Launching an Online Course: Have people p…
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Turning Podcasts into Continuing Education Courses: Dr. Tobin Richardson's Journey with Save the Therapist | therapist entrepreneurship | affordable CEUs for therapists | professional development
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31:15Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm thrilled to chat with Dr. T…
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ADHD can bring creativity, energy, and passion, but it can also make everyday life feel chaotic or overwhelming. In this episode of This Complex Life, I talk with Ron Souers, ADHD coach and host of Don’t Mind Me, I Just Have ADHD. We explore how understanding your ADHD brain can turn struggle into strength, and how self-compassion plays a huge role…
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Boundaries, Growth, and Private Practice Success | Dr. Jason Branch | TPOT 407
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34:29Well, y'all are in for a treat today. My guest, Dr. Jason Branch, brings some serious fire and fresh perspective to this conversation. He's been in the counseling world for over two decades, as a clinician, educator, and entrepreneur, and what I love most about him is how real he gets about the struggles we all face in private practice: imposter sy…
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The online business space has changed — and so has the way people buy. In this episode of The Experienced Entrepreneur, Marissa Lawton breaks down what's really happening behind today's slower sales cycles and why it's not a bad thing. You'll learn how buyer psychology has evolved, what the new customer journey looks like, and how to adapt your bus…
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Send us a text If you need to study for your national licensing exam, try the free samplers at: LicensureExams This podcast is not associated with the NBCC, AMFTRB, ASW, ANCC, NASP, NAADAC, CCMC, NCPG, CRCC, or any state or governmental agency responsible for licensure.By Linton Hutchinson, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC and Stacy Frost
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ENCORE: Burnout in High-Achieving Mental Health Professionals
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48:20The perfect recipe for burnout is to work in a caring profession, be a slave to perfectionism, and neglect your needs. As clinicians, we realize that we work in a flawed healthcare system in the US, but how do we exist in this environment to do good work and sustain ourselves from a holistic perspective that goes way beyond basic self-care? We are …
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