Empathy Rising: Side Hustles for Therapists in Private Practice

216 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings

The Empathy Rising Podcast is the place for therapeutic entrepreneurs who want to evolve beyond the couch.

I’m your host, Marissa Lawton. I’m a licensed counselor with a young family and it is my mission to help my fellow therapists recognize the value of their clinical skills in AND out of session.

I walk alongside entrepreneurial therapists as they scale their private practices and turn them into thriving businesses. By moving beyond 1:1 work with clients and developing their first online program that expands their impact and their income.

Each week we’ll be talking about cultivating a lighter lifestyle where your income isn't tied directly to your time. You’ll get a peek behind the scenes at my multi Six-Figure online business, listen in on real coaching calls with other therapists. And you’ll be inspired to take the tangible steps to make your online income stream a reality.

Curl up, grab your headphones and your favorite notebook, get cozy, and embrace the idea that empathy and success are not mutually exclusive.

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Episodes

Side Hustle Spotlight: Joyce Agne

November 20, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

Feeling overwhelmed by life's emotional rollercoaster while in the trenches of launching or growing your side hustle? In this Side Hustle Support Group spotlight episode, I’m interviewing Joyce Agne about her rewilding methods and her experience inside the Side Hustle Support Group program. Learn more about Side Hustle Support Group and apply here: https://marissalawton.com/side-hustle

Side Hustle Spotlight: Joanne Kim

November 13, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

How do emotions and side hustles mix? In this Side Hustle Spotlight episode, I'm interviewing, Joanne Kim who built a side hustle around helping people transform emotional challenges into strengths. Learn more about Side Hustle Support Group and apply here: https://marissalawton.com/side-hustle

Side Hustle Spotlight: Kristin Tand

November 06, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Feeling stuck with your side hustle? Tune in as Kristin Tand from "In the Kitchen with Kristin" shares her journey, struggles, and triumphs in this Side Hustle Support Group spotlight episode. Learn more about Side Hustle Support Group and apply here: https://marissalawton.com/side-hustle

Side Hustle Spotlight: Edla Prevette

October 30, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

Feel overwhelmed balancing a side hustle with life's ups and downs? Tune into this Side Hustle Support Group Spotlight Episode, where Edla Prevette shares her journey of building a side hustle while supporting aging parents and personal responsibilities. Learn more about Side Hustle Support Group and apply here: https://marissalawton.com/side-hustle

Stop Focusing on Building an Audience

October 16, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Vanity metrics. Have you heard that term before? Sometimes it can be hard to know which numbers we should be focused on growing because they have an impact on our bottoms lines and which ones are just distractions. In my latest Empire Rising episode, we’ll set the record straight on vanity metrics and get you looking at the RIGHT data. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Making the Most Out of a Small Audience

October 09, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

“But I don’t have an audience” — can you relate? 🤔 If you’ve been letting a smaller audience hold you back from building a side hustle, it’s time to shift your perspective. The truth is you don’t need a large audience to have a fulfilling and lucrative online business. To avoid falling into the follower count trap, listen to the latest podcast episode and I’ll explain everything, including how you can tap into your small audience effectively. If you want more resources and show...

The Smaller the Audience The Better

October 02, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Don’t let the idea of needing a BIG audience keep you from getting started building one. If you’re always working towards the next big number, you might be neglecting the process of building relationships with your current audience. This is your reminder that every person in your audience is just that: a person. They’re not just a number, right? They have real hopes, real fears, real problems and real dreams. You have the great opportunity to make a positive impact in their lives. ...

It's Not Hard to Build an Audience

September 25, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Building an audience doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a process, right? What if I told you this process may not be as difficult as you think? Yes, you may have to overcome some mental hurdles to show up consistently. But if you can follow some basic guidelines, the process becomes so much more simple and easy. It’s about learning to work the process AND trust the process. Find out more on how a shift in mindset can help you increase your audience. If you want more resources and show notes,...

You Don't Need to be an Influencer for a Profitable Side Hustle

September 18, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

When you’re building an online business, you need to consider which marketing strategies are going to suit you long-term. If you already know jumping into social media with both feet isn’t something you can commit to, don’t let the pressure get to you. Tune into the latest podcast episode to find out. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Better Results in Less Time

August 28, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Want to know my method for getting better results in less time? Tune into the latest podcast episode to learn about the cornerstone strategy I teach within Side Hustle Support Group. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Your Schedule Starts With Your Values

August 21, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Being in alignment means your authentic values are at the core of what you do. In my latest podcast episode, I go deep and share my own personal lesson in this and also talk about how you can cultivate a more intentional lifestyle. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

When You Become Obsessed With Your Side Hustle

August 14, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Rather than letting your side hustle become an obsession and something that takes over your life, let it be a piece of your prioritization puzzle. I’ll show you how in my latest episode. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

How to Have Patience With Your Goals

August 07, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Rest is active. Rest is productive. Hard to believe in a time where output seems like the most important thing! Let’s dive into this topic together in my latest episode, “How to Have Patience With Your Goals”

Behind The Scenes of My Burnout

July 31, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

I’m getting personal and sharing how battling back from burnout has brought me to where I am now, and what I’m shifting for 2021 to make my business and life work seamlessly. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Stop Building an Audience Without an Offer in Mind

June 26, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

WAIT! Don’t start building that audience unless you already have an offer in mind. Tune into the latest podcast episode and learn why. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

The Right Way to Figure Out Your Ideal Customer

June 19, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Knowing how to identify your ideal customer the right way is the key to a successful online income stream. Listen to learn why and what you can do about it. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

5 Mistakes Therapists Make with Online Offers

June 12, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

If you want your online offer to BE a hit (not TAKE a hit), there are some mistakes you’ll want to avoid when brainstorming your offer. Find out more here. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

WHAT IF TO HOW TO: Are Retreats Right for You?

May 22, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Ready to bring vacation vibes into your online business? Offering a retreat could be just what you and your clients need. Find out if it’s the perfect fit for you here. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

WHAT IF TO HOW TO: Are Membership Sites Right for You?

May 15, 2023 16:56 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Why create a membership offer in your online biz? Because it offers camaraderie for your clients and consistent income for you. Learn more about the ins and outs of membership offers here. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

WHAT IF TO HOW TO: Are Digital Courses Right for You?

May 08, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Like all offers, courses have their pros and cons. The question is: Do the pros outweigh the cons for you? Find out here. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

WHAT IF TO HOW TO: Are Group Programs Right For You?

May 08, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Are group programs a perfect-fit offer for you? Discover the pros and cons of running a group program in your side hustle here. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

WHAT IF TO HOW TO: Are Info Products Right for You?

May 01, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

How can you take what you know and turn it into cold hard cash? If you have the know-how that you’re excited to share, info products might be right for you. Find out in the latest podcast episode. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

FROM WHAT IF TO HOW TO: Is Coaching Right for You?

April 17, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Psst! .. did you know you can raise your income simply by utilizing skills you already possess? Tune into this episode to find out how you can turn your know-how into a lucrative coaching business. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

How My Students Make Money

March 27, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

By the end of Side Hustle Support Group, students have crafted an offer, created the system to sell that offer, built an audience, and launched the offer. Listen to the latest podcast for stories of alums who’ve already started making money. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

You’re Not Selfish For Wanting More

March 06, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

You don’t need a permission slip to go after what you want … but if you need a reminder of why starting a side hustle and increasing your income isn’t selfish, it’s right here. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

The 4 Types of Motivation You Need to Grow Your Side Hustle

February 27, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

Whether you’ve started a side hustle already or still thinking about it, there’s an underlying factor that’s driving you. Curious what yours is? Tune in to the latest podcast episode and find out. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/

Why It Doesn't Have to Take a Long Time to Grow Your Side Hustle

January 30, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Two things that are really amazing to get when starting your side hustle: customer validation and a cash injection. Find out how to get BOTH in my latest podcast episode. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

The Three Types of Time Your Side Hustle Requires

January 23, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

The type of side hustle you create will dictate how you spend your time within it. Find out how in this podcast episode. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Your Advantage for Starting a Side Hustle as Therapist

January 16, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

As a therapist, you already have transferable skills that make you the perfect candidate for starting a side hustle. Tune in to the latest podcast episode to learn more. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Learn The Math Behind Shrinking Your Caseload

January 09, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Ready to get your side hustle off the ground? Let's talk numbers so you can learn the math behind shrinking your caseload. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Should You Just Do "More" Therapy?

January 02, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Is Side Hustle a good fit for you, or should you just do more therapy? The latest podcast episode can help you decide just that. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Quarter 4 Biz Bestie Chat with Lee Chaix McDonough

December 03, 2022 16:39 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Are arbitrary rules running your business, or are you? In this Q4 Biz Bestie chat, Marissa and Lee share their stories on reconstructing what full-time work is. Tune in here. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Lessons from Launching My Own Side Hustle

December 01, 2022 03:41 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

I became a side hustle beginner…again! Check out the latest podcast episode to hear what it was like for me to build a new side hustle from the ground up in 2022.

Side Hustle Spotlights with Kaci Schmitt

November 28, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

Kaci took her passion for finance and blended it with her therapy background to create a profitable side hustle! Discover how here. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Side Hustle Spotlights with Emily King

November 21, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Is your role in traditional therapy keeping you from making the impact you desire? Discover how an online business could help you help even more people. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Side Hustle Spotlights with Jenny Hughes

November 14, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

Is your gut telling you to start a side hustle? Jenny’s did, and now her online business supports trauma therapists and helps them avoid burnout. Hear her business-building journey here. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Side Hustle Spotlights with Abby Chow & Grace Wolk

November 07, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Does your online business serve the BIPOC population? Don’t miss this recent podcast episode with Abby and Grace who built complementary BIPOC-focused side hustles. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Side Hustle Spotlights with Jen Hershey

October 31, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Ready to go BIG with your side hustle? Listen to the recent podcast episode to find out the specific aspects of Side Hustle Support Group that helped Jen bring her exciting idea to life. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Side Hustle Spotlights with Annie McLaughlin

October 24, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Do your entrepreneurial ideas feel disorganized? 🙃 If yes is your answer you’ll relate to Side Hustle alumni Annie, who came into the group with expertise, an existing offer, and passion for her mission. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Why the Perfect Side Hustle Doesn't Exist

October 17, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

If your goal is to build a “perfect” side hustle, you may be circumventing the most profound parts of the process. Don’t miss out! If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

How Fear of Loss is Stopping You From a Successful Side Hustle

October 10, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Can fear low-key sabotage the success of your side hustle? Discover how it could be holding you back on the most recent episode of Empathy Rising. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Recession-Proofing Your Income Streams

October 03, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

How can you protect your financial security during an economic recession or other unpredictable circumstance? Find out on the latest podcast episode. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

Why It’s Safe to Invest In Yourself

September 26, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

If you've been waiting to start your own side hustle because you’re hesitant to invest in yourself, tune into the latest podcast episode and find out why investing in you is always a safe bet. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

What to Focus on First When Developing Your Initial Offer

September 19, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Where should you start in building your first offer? Start with the 5 Ps. Find out what those are and how to use them in the latest podcast episode. 👉 https://marissalawton.com/podcast/173 If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast