Best Steve Bisson Podcasts (2026)

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E.237 Best of 2025: How A Police Sergeant Faced Trauma And Found A Path Back 39:50

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Send us a text The most downloaded conversation of the year returns for a reason: it’s the raw, practical guide first responders and their families keep asking for. We sit with Sgt. Michael Sugrue—Air Force security forces veteran, Walnut Creek Police sergeant, and author of Relentless Courage—to talk about the weight of hundreds of traumatic calls…

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E.236 We Celebrate A Year Of Hard Lessons, Healing Wins, And The People Who Keep First Responders Going 34:29

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Send us a text From crime and trauma scene cleanup to midnight dispatch and station kitchens, we gathered the most powerful lessons from a year of conversations with first responders, clinicians. Here are the links for all the episodes: Krista Gregg (E.188): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e-188 Jessica Jamieson (E.192): https://podcasts.appl…

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How AI Can Transform Private Practice Marketing | Greg Goodman | TPOT 413 40:20

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I 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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E.235 How Unprocessed Loss Fuels Burnout And What To Do About It 41:47

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Send us a text When the lights are flashing and the clock is ticking, we train for everything—except the weight we carry home. We sit down with Coast Guard veteran and grief coach Justin Jacobs to unpack the invisible load of moral injury, the shock of losing the uniform, and the quiet ways unprocessed grief leaks into performance, relationships, a…

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E. 234 Why Pairing Clinicians With Police Saves Lives And Community Trust (Part 2) 23:08

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Send us a text What if the most powerful tool on a crisis scene isn’t a badge or a diagnosis, but a practiced partnership? We continue our conversation with Dr. Sarah Abbott about co-response and unpack how pairing clinicians with police changes the outcome of calls involving mental health, substance use, and high-stress events—from domestic incide…

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E.234 From Arrests To Care: Building A Smarter Crisis Response For First Responders (Part 1) 28:36

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Send us a text Crises rarely look like TV. Most calls aren’t bank robberies; they’re frantic welfare checks, neighbor standoffs over fences, a parent terrified for a missing teen, or someone hearing voices at 2 a.m. We sit down with Dr. Sarah Abbott, a pioneer of the police–clinician co-response model, to unpack how pairing a trained clinician with…

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Why Private Practice Owners Feel Overwhelmed (and How to Fix It) | Samantha Parrinello | TPOT 412 36:51

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If 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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E. 233 Why Role Loss After Service Can Turn Deadly And What Actually Helps (Part 2) 29:50

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Send us a text The silence after the last shift can be deafening. We dive into what really happens when the badge comes off and the calls stop, tracing the steep drop from team identity and adrenaline to isolation, substance use, and rising suicide risk. With honesty and urgency, we unpack why retirement hits first responders so hard and outline a …

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E.233 Building Real Mental Health Support For First Responders (Part 1) 29:38

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Send us a text What does it take to build mental health care that first responders actually trust? We sit down with former Revere police officer Joe Rizzuti, whose journey from stacked line-of-duty trauma and alcohol use to peer support leadership strips away the clichés and gets to what works. Joe’s story starts with a tough childhood, a military …

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How Personal Calling Shapes Your Private Practice | Derrick Boger | TPOT 411 33:48

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In 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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E. 232 How Culture, Communication, And Mentorship Protect Mental Health In Policing (Part 2) 31:05

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Send us a text A culture that actually protects first responders doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built on day-one expectations, family inclusion, and leaders who tell the truth even when the news is hard. We sit down with Doug Wyman to map what real organizational wellness looks like and why “Inside the Box” has become a powerful framework for shif…

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The Exit Plan Every Therapist Should Have (But Most Don't) | Carla Titus | TPOT 410 39:28

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Welcome 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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E.232 From Chief To Healer: A First Responder’s Journey Through Loss, Addiction, And Resilience (Part 1) 29:33

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Send us a text The story begins where many first responder lives converge: relentless calls, court dates, and a small department that never truly sleeps. Then the personal hits. Former New Hampshire police chief Doug Wyman opens up about parenting through a son’s addiction at the height of the opioid crisis, supporting a younger child through ident…

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E.231 Breaking The Stigma Around Addiction (Part 2 of 2) 29:17

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Send us a text As we continue the conversation with Lisa, Trusas. Stigma is a quiet siren—it keeps people from asking for help, and it teaches the rest of us to look away. We open up about what addiction really looks like inside emergency services and at home, from dispatch centers and correctional facilities to ERs and patrol rooms. We talk about …

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How Traditional Therapy Misses the Mark for Men | Marc Azoulay | TPOT 409 40:10

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Today'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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E.231 The Unseen Burden Of 911: Stigma, Stress, And Support 30:25

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Send us a text The first voice on a 911 call carries a lot more than a headset. In this candid, unfiltered conversation with veteran dispatcher and recovery coach Lisa Trusas, we pull back the curtain on what really happens at the console: juggling multiple emergencies at once, coaching panicked parents through CPR, catching danger in a whisper, an…

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Integrating Sexuality and Somatic Work in Private Practice | Darshana Avila | TPOT 408 44:16

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In 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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E.230 From Restorative Sleep To Field-Proven Leadership For First Responders (Part 2 of 2) 31:39

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Send us a text Change that lasts doesn’t come from a one-time high or another sleepless night patched by a pill. It comes from disciplined, daily work that your brain can actually keep—paired with leadership that people trust when it matters most. Steve sits down with Marine veteran and CEO Tony Crescenzo to unpack how audio-driven brain signals ca…

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E. 230 What If Healing Trauma Starts By Quieting The Story In Your Head (Part 1 of 2) 38:15

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Send us a text Ever wish you could quiet the story in your head without having to relive it? We sit down with Marine veteran and defense-tech CEO Tony Crescenzo to explore a practical, science-backed way to downshift the nervous system using neuroacoustic entrainment. Tony opens up about the years he spent running hot—rage, hypervigilance, and frac…

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Boundaries, Growth, and Private Practice Success | Dr. Jason Branch | TPOT 407 34:29

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Well, 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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E.229 How First Responders Can Process Trauma Without Burning Out (Part 2 of 2) 34:51

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Send us a text The hardest part isn’t the call. It’s what your body and mind carry after the sirens fade. We go straight at the myth that strength means silence, and trade it for a practical blueprint to complete the stress cycle, name emotions without fancy language, and rebuild trust through honest conversation. Stephanie Simpson continues to sha…

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E. 229 Grief, Growth, And The Uniform (Part 1 of 2) 30:49

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Send us a text What if the hardest grief in your life isn’t about death, but about change—leaving a team, dropping a title, or stepping away from a community that once defined you? That’s where our conversation with coach and educator Stephanie Simpson begins, and it’s where many first responders secretly live: in the space between who we were and …

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The Keys to Private Practice Success | Wendy Pitts Reeves | TPOT 406 39:01

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When I first connected with Wendy Pitts Reeves, I knew she was someone who truly gets it — the ups, downs, and constant balancing act of running a private practice. In this episode, Wendy joins me to share her powerful framework, The Seven Pillars of a Thriving Private Practice, and it's one you'll want to take notes on. Wendy has spent decades bui…

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E.228 What Happens When We Stop Keeping Pain A Secret 50:43

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Send us a text Some conversations ask you to sit up a little straighter. This one asks you to relax your shoulders, tell the truth, and feel what you’ve been carrying. We dive into the messy overlap of trauma and grief in first responder and military cultures, where silence is rewarded and honesty is too often punished, and we share a different pat…

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Low-Dose Ketamine Treatment Options in Private Practice | Sharon Niv, Ph.D. | TPOT 405 44:36

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Today's episode is one I've really been looking forward to because we're diving into something that's transforming the way we think about mental health treatment: low-dose ketamine therapy. My guest, Dr. Sharon Niv, is the co-founder of Joyous, a public benefit company helping make this kind of care more accessible and affordable than ever before. …

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E.227 How A Trilingual Clinician Bridges Police, Families, And Mental Health 30:44

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Send us a text The hardest conversations often happen in the quiet minutes between calls. We sat down with clinician and co-response partner Amanda Rizoli to explore how real support for first responders is built—on language, trust, and the discipline to show up when services are thin and the need is loud. Amanda works alongside the Milford Police …

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Making Profit First Work For You in Private Practice | Julie Herres | TPOT 404 40:34

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I'm so glad to welcome Julie Herres back to the podcast! Julie is the founder of GreenOak Accounting, the host of the Therapy for Your Money Podcast, and the author of Profit First for Therapists. This time, she's joining me to talk about her brand-new Profit First for Therapists Workbook — a hands-on companion to her original book that helps you a…

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E. 226 First Responder Burnout: See, Notice, and Stop Strategies 32:21

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Send us a text In this continued collaboration with Milford TV, we explore how burnout rarely makes a scene—it slips in as irritability, isolation, and the quiet urge to shut out the world. This episode is the conclusion of episode 225 and we open the door on how those whispers grow louder inside the fire service and EMS, why “just call this number…

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Structuring Coaching Alongside Your Private Practice | Carly Hill | TPOT 403 37:50

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What if private practice wasn't the end goal but the launchpad? In this episode, Gordon talks with Carly Hill, LCSW, business strategist and host of The Thriving Therapreneur Podcast, about how therapists can outgrow the office by adding coaching, creating digital offers, and building freedom-based businesses. Carly shares her journey from burnout …

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E.225 Inside the Firehouse: Burnout, Betrayal, and Building Real Leadership 29:51

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Send us a text Burnout doesn’t just come from the calls—it grows in the silence after, inside a culture that either catches you or drops you. We sit down with Renae, a former firefighter-paramedic who now coaches first responders on burnout recovery and nervous system regulation, to unpack how leadership betrayal, union politics, and the loss of se…

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Boosting Private Practice Profit Without Adding More Clients | Brie Chrisman | TPOT 402 41:09

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Ops expert Brie Chrisman (CEO, BosCo) shares how to increase profit in private practice without adding more clients, clinicians, or ad spend—by tightening expenses, streamlining workflows, delegating $20 tasks, and optimizing client onboarding. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "profit = revenue − expenses" (and why most owners only push the reven…

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E.224 High-Functioning Doesn't Mean You Don't Need Help 43:20

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Send us a text How do we treat our physical health versus our mental health? Former London Metropolitan Police officer Jonathan Kemp spent 12 years in law enforcement while battling undiagnosed bipolar disorder, depression, and dyslexia—yet refused to seek professional help until his late 30s. "I was determined to fix myself on my own," Kemp reveal…

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Streamlining Your Private Practice with AI | Uriah Guilford | TPOT 401 34:34

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I am thrilled to share this week's episode with you because it's not just any guest joining me—it's my dear friend, Uriah Guilford. Uriah and I have traveled together, dreamed together, and collaborated on countless projects over the years. He's one of the most creative people I know, and today we're diving into something that's changing the way th…

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E.223 When Trauma Comes Home: A Therapist's View 51:54

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Send us a text The weight of trauma doesn't stay at work—it comes home. For first responders, this reality shapes not just their professional lives but transforms family dynamics, relationships, and personal wellbeing in profound ways that most people never see. In this revealing conversation, therapist Erin Sheridan shares her unique perspective a…

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Celebrating 400 Episodes: Private Practice Insights You Can't Miss | TPOT 400 34:20

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I can hardly believe we've reached 400 episodes of The Practice of Therapy Podcast! When I started this show back in 2017, my goal was simple: to share resources, lessons, and encouragement for therapists building their practices. Over the years, I've learned so much (often the hard way), and I've been blessed by the many incredible guests and coll…

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E.222 Sweating It Out: Fire Boots to Therapy Couch 1:11:09

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Send us a text When a fellow firefighter confessed suicidal thoughts to Adam Neff one night at the firehouse, it changed everything. Despite his decades of experience handling emergencies, Adam found himself unprepared for this particular crisis. That moment became the catalyst for his remarkable transition from assistant chief of operations to lic…

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Kristin Meador | Building a Profitable Private Practice | TPOT 399 33:21

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Running a private practice is rewarding, but the financial side can feel overwhelming. That is why I am excited to have Kristin Meador, CPA on the show today. Kristin is not only a Certified Public Accountant but also a Profit First Professional who works closely with therapy practice owners across the country. She is here to take the stress out of…

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E.221 From Survival Mode to Sustainable Service: A First Responder's Guide to Wellbeing 37:45

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Send us a text The weight of caring for others can become unbearable when we forget to care for ourselves. This powerful conversation with Deidre Gestrin, a licensed clinical professional counselor and certified health coach, takes us deep into the reality of burnout among first responders and helping professionals. Deidre shares her profound perso…

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Caitlin Rose | New Understandings in Neuroscience For Treating Trauma In Your Practice | TPOT 398 44:44

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Have you ever tried to calm yourself down during a panic attack - only to find that the very tools you've been taught suddenly don't work? That was the turning point for Caitlin Rose, a performance neuroscience coach and founder of Build Resilience. Her own struggle with trauma and anxiety led her to uncover a hidden truth: it's not just about regu…

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E.220 Not Your Typical Shrinks: Real Talk for Real Heroes 40:39

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Send us a text Steve Bisson welcomes Bill Dwinnells, a licensed mental health counselor with over 30 years of experience and a background as an EMT, to discuss their joint venture, Gambit Counseling, and its innovative approach to first responder mental health. The conversation explores why traditional mental health services often fall short for fi…

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Aaron Price | Getting The Most From Your Psychology Today Profile | TPOT 397 42:44

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What if the key to filling your private practice isn't more credentials, certifications, or complicated marketing strategies— but a few simple tweaks to your Psychology Today profile? In this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast, Gordon sits down with Aaron Price, founder of Therapy Profile Pro, to uncover the hidden power of Psychology Today…

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E.219 The IAFF Center of Excellence: A Lifeline for Firefighters in Crisis 36:19

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Send us a text The IAFF Center of Excellence stands as a sanctuary for firefighters navigating the complex terrain of mental health challenges. In this revealing conversation with Hannah Elmore, Clinical Outreach Coordinator, we explore how this specialized treatment facility has become a lifeline for nearly 4,000 firefighters across North America.…

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Dr. Stephanie Thrower | Why Every Private Practice Needs an AI Strategy (Yes, Even Yours) | TPOT 396 36:30

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Have you been wondering how AI fits into the world of therapy and private practice? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stephanie Thrower—a psychologist, career coach, and AI educator—who's using tech to help therapists expand their impact, streamline their work, and step into new possibilities beyond one-on-one sessions. We're talking practical t…

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E.218 Behind the Scenes at the IAFF Center of Excellence with Hannah Elmore 35:30

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Send us a text In this powerful conversation, Hannah Elmore, Senior Clinical Outreach Coordinator for the IAFF Center of Excellence, reveals the critical role of culturally competent care in supporting firefighter mental health. Drawing from her extensive background in clinical social work and deep immersion in fire service culture, Hannah illumina…

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Linzy Bonham | Private Practice Shame Around Money | TPOT 395 39:12

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Most of us didn't get into therapy because we dreamed of being business owners. We wanted to help people. We wanted to do meaningful work. But somewhere along the way, we realized that to have the freedom and flexibility we crave, we'd need to go into private practice —and that meant running a business. Which meant dealing with money. Enter: panic.…

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E.217 Bouncing Back: A Cop and Counselor Spill Their Marriage Tea 28:24

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Send us a text What happens when a police officer and a counselor not only share their professional expertise but also their marriage journey? In this candid, powerful conversation, Ashley and Dustin Wright bring a unique dual perspective to the challenges facing first responder marriages. Marriage requires resilience for everyone, but for those in…

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Rachel Bentley | Why Your Inner Critic Might Be Running Your Private Practice | TPOT 394 41:04

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When it comes to leading a private practice, most people focus on strategy, logistics, and profitability. But what if the secret to becoming a better therapist, leader, and human being isn't outside of you, but inside? In this episode, Gordon Brewer sat down with Rachel Bentley of Next Level Private Practice to explore how Internal Family Systems (…

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E.216 Building Resilience as First Responder Couples: Lessons from Dustin and Ashley Wright 36:02

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Send us a text What happens when a police sergeant and a therapist build a life together? Dustin and Ashley Wright open up about their 13-year journey as a first responder couple in this vulnerable and insightful conversation that challenges conventional thinking about trauma, communication, and resilience. The conversation takes an unexpected turn…

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Dr. Tiana Kelly | Compliance Anxiety: Systems That Strengthen Your Private Practice | TPOT 393 37:13

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Think compliance is just about HIPAA? Think again. In this episode, Gordon sits down with Dr. Tiana Kelly—licensed professional counselor, compliance expert, and co-founder of Private Practice by Design—to unpack what compliance really looks like in a modern private practice. From late notes and misgendering mistakes to the growing use of AI and ho…

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E.215 From Fear to Connection: How Men Heal Through Community 40:03

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Send us a text What happens when men are finally given permission to explore their full emotional range? In this eye-opening conversation that concludes episode 212 with Lee Povey, we delve into the hidden emotional landscapes that many men navigate alone, often without the tools or language to understand their experiences. The discussion challenge…