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Selling the Couch

442 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 286 ratings

With over 1.5 million downloads, Selling the Couch is a top podcast for mental health private practitioners who think differently.

Psychologist Melvin Varghese interviews successful therapists, top entrepreneurs, business/marketing, productivity, and social media experts.

You'll learn how therapists get referrals, make money, work through fears, and how they've stopped "trading time for income."

Melvin also shares the lessons as he grows his impact + income beyond the therapy room (podcasting, video, online courses, masterminds, investing, etc) and the tips, tools, and tech he uses to grow STC from a single-person business to the CEO of a 5-person 100% remote team.

You get bite-sized and highly actionable tips to guide your private practice and entrepreneurial journey.

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Episodes

ENCORE: How To Not Let Work Become Your Identity (Dan Cumberland)

March 21, 2024 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Welcome to a brand new season of Selling the Couch! After an extended sabbatical of several months, it’s good to be back on STC with new, exciting shows. Today’s topic is one that we have all contemplated to some degree. I imagine that many coffee shop conversations and therapy sessions have included discussions around how we think about work and integrate our work into our post-pandemic lives. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Dan Cumberland Dan Cumberland is a creative, catalyst...

ENCORE: Where Should I Focus My Online Course Marketing?

March 14, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.3 MB

One of the new things for STC this year is the incorporation of coaching calls into the podcast from time to time. Join us for a glimpse into today’s coaching call about online courses. Our Featured Guest for today’s coaching 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 sta...

ENCORE: Avoid These 3 Mistakes The Average Investor Makes

March 07, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Today’s show focuses on one of my favorite topics, which is personal finance. Investing can be overwhelming and very confusing. Join us to learn how anyone can approach investing with knowledge and confidence. Our Featured Guest: Andy Gupta Andy Gupta and I have become good friends over the past couple of months. He is a kind and genuine person who worked for 20 years on Wall Street. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School who understands the ins and outs of investing, and he wants to...

359: What Therapists Should Know As Billions Are Invested In Mental Health Startups

February 29, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Today’s session covers a topic that many clinicians are pondering. Many, like me, are having conversations with themselves in their heads about the available opportunities and the most efficient and ethical ways not to be left behind as technology presents new options in our field. The issue is how we can navigate the world of mental health tech startups that are available to join us to support our good work. Examples of what these startups provide are electronic health records, website desi...

358: Why I’m Going Back to Private Practice

February 22, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

I have big news! I’m going back into private practice! Don’t worry, though, because STC remains, and I’ll be adding 1-2 days of clinical work each week. In today’s session, I’m pulling back the curtain on my thought process as I’ve pondered this decision for quite a while. Do I have all the bits and pieces organized and figured out? The answer is NO, and that’s okay. I want to give you a glimpse into the messy middle of this decision and the three main reasons I have made this choice.  You’...

357: Using Brainspotting To Work With Athletes

February 15, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Today’s session is all about brainspotting, a powerful and fascinating psychotherapy technique that I have personally found to be helpful. Specifically, we discuss the technique as it is used to help performance athletes. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Thad Frye, LCSW Thad Frye is a licensed clinical social worker in Boulder, CO. As a certified brainspotting consultant, Thad has gone through multiple levels of training in this therapy technique. In our conversation, Thad explai...

356: 7 Lessons I Learned From Two 7-Figure Entrepreneurs

February 08, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB

As I’ve learned and grown as an entrepreneur, I have tried to study and learn from those who are further along on the journey. I’ve come to understand that I can learn as much from their hard lessons and challenges as I can from their successes. Today’s session is based on a podcast interview I listened to a couple of months ago. It featured Ali Abdaal and Sahil Bloom, two online creators who have built 7-figure businesses and audiences of over 6 million followers. In their insightful interv...

355: Strategies for Securing Contracts (with schools and the government)

February 01, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MB

Today’s session covers the unusual topic of securing contracts from different agencies for mental health services. This aspect of therapy work is not what we normally think about as clinicians, but the connection between private practice and federal funding for programs that can be a wonderful niche. Whether you’ve ever thought about this topic or this is brand new to you, today’s conversation will be food for thought about opening new doors and opportunities in the therapy world. Join us to...

354: Why Every Course Creator Should Start A Podcast

January 25, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB

If you have ever considered creating an online course, or if you are already a course creator, you have probably thought a lot about marketing that course. The challenge is how to be thoughtful and creative in marketing your course, which becomes a separate income stream for your business. Starting a podcast is one of the best ways to market your course while creating a solid, compound income stream, and we are talking strategy today as I share what I’ve learned through my experience. Join u...

353: Setting Up An Email Series To Market Your Practice

January 18, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Are you using an email sequence in your practice? In today’s session, we are exploring the question of why more clinicians don’t create email sequences, which I believe is a smart and logical move. I have found that most of our STC sales come via our email list, and not through social media platforms. I’ve learned the hard lessons about this topic, so I hope this conversation will help you avoid some of my mistakes in this area. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Avivit Fisher Aviv...

352: When An Idea For An Online Course Comes From Therapy Sessions

January 11, 2024 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MB

Many therapists have created online courses or have thought about creating an online course. It’s one of the best ways to increase your visibility, establish your expertise, and expand your audience and impact in the world. The course creation journey is not an easy one, and it’s full of challenges and ups and downs. Join us for a transparent look at the process from today’s guest! Our Featured Guest Linda Murphy, MEd, MA, LMHC Linda Murphy is a group practice owner in Florida, and she’s ...

351: How to (Correctly) Pitch Podcasts with Dustin Riechmann

January 04, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MB

Today’s session is a conversation about how to navigate guest appearances on podcasts. Whether you have future aspirations to launch a podcast or desire to grow your visibility by appearing on podcasts, this will be a helpful session for you! Podcasting offers possibilities for interesting connections and unimaginable opportunities. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Dustin Riechmann Dustin Riechmann is a new friend with whom I connected on LinkedIn. From an engineering background,...

ENCORE: How To Increase Fees With Existing Clients

December 28, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

Today’s topic is one that many clinicians have navigated, are navigating, or will navigate in the future. It’s the idea of increasing fees with existing clients. I’ve seen this topic come up repeatedly in online groups for therapists, and I know it brings anxiety and confusion. Let’s dig into it together! Our Featured Guests Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer are therapists, private practice owners, and the founders of ZynnyMe, where they teach and train thera...

ENCORE: Writing A Children's Book

December 21, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

Have you ever considered writing a children’s book? I’ll admit that I’ve thought about it, and it might be a new endeavor in my future. Writing a children’s book takes creativity and planning, and much perseverance is required to navigate the publishing process. Join me as I talk to a longtime friend who has been through the process and published two children’s books. Our Featured Guest Amy Jivani Amy is a childhood friend of mine who has become a children’s book author. Her latest book, ...

ENCORE: Owning A Therapy Building During The Pandemic

December 14, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

What would it be like to own and run your own group therapy practice--including the building? And to complicate matters, what if the whole endeavor is getting off the ground during a global pandemic? It might sound crazy, but you’ll hear the details from today’s guest who is making it all happen after facing down all the obstacles. Join us! Our Featured Guest Karen Grayson, PhD, LPC Dr. Karen Grayson had a vision a few years ago of owning a therapy practice building, so she followed throu...

ENCORE: Long-Haul COVID-19 and Private Practice

December 07, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

Today’s show is about navigating long-haul COVID symptoms and life as a private practitioner. I wanted to have a non-academic conversation about this intriguing topic from a real-life perspective. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Robert Cox, MA, LPC, NCC Robert Cox is a private practitioner in Kentucky. He contracted COVID back in December. After a few weeks, he noticed that his symptoms improved a little but then continued. You’ll hear Robert’s story of his long-haul COVID sympt...

ENCORE: Improving Your Sleep As A Therapist: Tips From A Sleep Psychologist

November 30, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Today’s show is about one of my most favorite topics in the world: sleep. I’ll admit that my thinking about sleep has changed a lot over the years as I’ve learned more. Whether you’re a champion sleeper or someone who needs to pay more attention to rest, today’s show has helpful information and expert tips for you. Join us! Our Featured Guest Liz Slonena Liz Slonena is a psychologist in Asheville, NC. She has expertise in sleep and insomnia, and I wanted to have her share her insights wit...

ENCORE: Building A Directory For Trauma Therapists

November 16, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Today’s show is about building an online directory, which is hugely relevant to every clinician. Whether you’ve used an online directory to refer clients or thought about creating a directory to help other clinicians and clients, you know that it is a valuable resource that makes it easier to find a therapist who can help with very specific needs. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Laura Reagan, LCSW-C Laura Reagan is a clinical social worker and integrative trauma specialist in Ma...

ENCORE: When Chronic Health Concerns are Dismissed

November 09, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Welcome to a new season of STC! Today’s conversation is different from the typical STC session, as it was inspired by a thread created in the STC community about healthcare providers dismissing legitimate medical concerns. This situation is one that you might encounter personally or with your clients, so I hope you’ll find our conversation helpful and informative. Join us! Our Featured Guest Danielle Hughes, MA, LPC Danielle Hughes is in private practice in Loveland, CO. Danielle shared h...

350: The Beginners Guide To Launching A Course Affiliate Program

October 26, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MB

Creating an affiliate program for your online course can make a huge difference in your sales, but there are important things to consider. Being ready to start an affiliate program has prompted me to ask for a lot of advice from creators whose values align with mine. Do you want to know what they told me? Join me for this episode to learn more! You’ll Learn: My explanation of the basics of an affiliate program and how it works 5 things successful creators told me to think about: Start wi...

349: Working Through Messages About What A Therapist Is "Supposed" To Do with Erin Gibb

October 19, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Welcome! Today’s topic is relevant to every clinician and business owner. How do we create and build a business according to our values and sense of fulfillment rather than based on what society says should fulfill us? Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Erin Gibb Erin Gibb is a group practice owner, podcast host, and coach who specializes in helping therapists navigate the societal and systemic factors that impact their businesses. She helps people build businesses and lives in ali...

348: Could Keeping Your business Small Be the Next BIG Thing? with Melvin Varghese, PhD

October 12, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MB

Two questions confront me daily: How big do I actually want to grow STC? What is the purpose of STC in relation to my overall life? Freedom is my most important value, and building my business around my life, family, and health is most important to me. Not every entrepreneur has the same goals, but these are questions for every entrepreneur to consider. Let’s take a closer look in today’s session! You’ll Learn: How I was compromising to fit life around my business instead of optimizing the...

347: How to Make Money with AirBnb Rentals

October 05, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

Many therapists are interested in diversifying their income streams beyond their clinical work. We focus today’s session on a very specific aspect of supplemental income, mainly around AirBnb rentals. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Mando Sallavanti III Armando “Mando” Sallavanti III is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with a wealth of wisdom to share. We met and connected through LinkedIn, and we’ve had several conversations in recent months. In this session, he shares his expert...

346: How I’m Thinking About YouTube as a Podcaster (and Dad)

September 28, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Since the beginning of this podcast in 2015, I’ve thought a lot about how I can use YouTube to maximize the impact of STC. I’ve pondered many questions about the sustainability of this endeavor and whether I should be creating separate content on YouTube or simply repurposing these podcast episodes on YouTube. As a result of coaching, taking courses, and obsessively (nerdily) studying YouTube, I have decided to finally leap into YouTube in 2024. In today’s session, I’ll share what went int...

345: How to Become a Speaker with Jasmin Haley

September 21, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MB

Many of us aspire to add public speaking as a way to grow our impact beyond the therapy room, but it can be overwhelming to get started. Join us to learn more from today’s guest! Our Featured Guest Jasmin Haley Jasmin Haley has an interesting career that blossomed from her years in healthcare doing public speaking around the topics of substance use and HIV. From that platform, she launched her business consulting business to help others become better public speakers by honing in on their ...

344: Should I Stop An Existing Podcast To Start A New One?

September 14, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MB

It’s not unusual for a podcaster to rebrand and head in a new direction after podcasting for a while. The big questions in this transition are around the logistics of the rebranding process. Today’s session is a coaching call with a member of our Healthcasters Podcasting Course who is unsure about the best way to handle this big transition. Join us as we talk it out and figure out her best next steps! Our Featured Guest for Today’s Coaching Call: Marie Vakakis, MA, AMHSW Marie Vakakis is ...

343: How to Build Authentic Relationships With Journalists

September 07, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Building relationships with journalists can be an open door to having your work featured, spotlighted, and available to a wider audience. The opportunities and possibilities are endless, but how do we build those authentic relationships? I hope this session will be helpful and informative for you as we learn more from today’s guest! Our Featured Guest Aisha R. Shabazz Aisha R. Shabazz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Philadelphia area. In addition, she is a private practice str...

ENCORE: Depression and Private Practice Building

August 31, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Today’s topic is a popular one that affects many people. I’m not ashamed to say that I have struggled with mental health and depression. It’s especially important to know how to balance mental health and the challenges of entrepreneurship. Join us for this incredibly open and honest conversation. Our Featured Guest-Rebekah Shackney, LCSW Rebekah Shackney has struggled with depression, which runs on both sides of her family. She’s here to share her story and how her life and business have ...

ENCORE: How To Invest Intelligently: Top Tips From A Certified Financial Planner

August 24, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

I have to admit that the topic of personal finance excites the nerd in me. I love reading and learning more about all things around finance! Investing intelligently and planning for retirement are often intimidating areas in which we can always benefit from expert advice. Join us to learn how you can make solid investment decisions and better prepare for your future. Our Featured Guest-Dave Frank, Certified Financial Planner Dave Frank is the founder of Turning Point Financial Life Plannin...

ENCORE: A Slow, Intentional Transition To Full Time Private Practice

August 10, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Staying true to our values is important in the work we do as clinicians. True business success for us is not based solely on the revenue we generate but on many other important aspects, such as working in a way that our genuine gifts and talents show forth in the meaningful and purposeful work that we do. Join us to learn more. Our Featured Guest-Jennifer Kasey, PsyD Jennifer Kasey is a good friend, mentor, and sister in the Christian faith. She and I met way back in 2009 in Nashville, and...

ENCORE: How To Overcome The Crippling Fear Of Launching A New Product Or Service

August 03, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

In any solo episode, I love to be transparent in sharing the behind-the-scenes processes in the entrepreneurial journey. On social media, we see highlights and the finished product, but we rarely see the struggle and obstacles in getting there. Today’s focus is on confronting and overcoming fear as I go through the process of building a new product. My hope is that this episode will give you encouragement and inspiration to keep going in whatever new endeavors you undertake.  You’ll Learn ...

ENCORE: Comparing Yourself to Others in the Field: Avoiding The Pitfalls

July 20, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Today’s show is about a topic that has been a struggle for much of my life and career. I’ve fallen victim to comparing myself to others and feeling like I’m not measuring up. It’s taken a lot of personal work for me to learn to compare in healthy ways that don’t cripple and stifle my creativity and purpose. Are you in the same boat? Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest - Supriya Blair, PsyD Dr. Supriya Blair is a psychologist in Albany, NY. We have connected through the STC communi...

ENCORE: Creating Authentic "Win-Win" Relationships With Colleagues

July 06, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Many of us find the concept of networking to be an intimidating endeavor. Even though it’s a vital element of business success, it can feel scary and shady, and a little too sales-y. Join us to learn more about what you should be focusing on in your networking relationships. Our Featured Guest Patrick Casale, MA, LCMHC, LCAS Patrick Casale is a clinician in Asheville, NC. He provides coaching for clinicians who are transitioning from a group practice or agency to a solo practice. He’s her...

342: My $2k Pro Podcasting Tech Stack

June 29, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Overwhelmed. That’s the best word to describe how most podcasters feel as they take the leap and start on their podcasting journey. Perhaps the biggest source of overwhelm is confusion about the gear needed to get going, and I remember this well from my beginning in 2015. I didn’t have a pro-level setup when I began, and I wondered and worried about how I would be perceived in this new world. In all honesty, I had about $100 in gear, the biggest part of that being a $60 mic. Things have cha...

341: 11 No-Code Tools I’m Using as a Six-Figure Course Creator

June 22, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Today I’m sharing what I’m using for no-code tools and my tech stack as an online course creator. Believe me, I’ve experimented with a lot of different things, and I’m always willing to share what I’ve learned and what I recommend to others. If you aren’t familiar with the term “no-code,” it simply refers to tools that don’t require a code or advanced programming to use. I hope this information is helpful to anyone who is creating a course or thinking about this endeavor in the future. Join ...

340: 3 Meetings 99% of Course Creators Don’t Schedule But Absolutely Need

June 15, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

Are you a course creator who wants to get better and better at your craft? I launched my first online course back in 2015, and I’m glad I did it and started on this journey. The truth is that I had no clue what I was doing! I feel like I’ve learned so much since then, and I’m happy to share those things with all of you. In today’s session, I’m discussing three non-negotiable meetings that I’ve implemented with my online courses. This simple technique has played a massive role in making over ...

339: 3 Vital Questions To Ask Before Launching An Online Course

June 08, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

When I was a first-time course creator in 2015, I was excited and scared at the same time. The tension around building fast or building thoughtfully was difficult to navigate. In today’s session, I’m discussing three important questions that I wish I had asked myself back then.  You’ll Learn: 3 questions to ask before launching your online course: Do I want a “strip mall or a skyscraper”? (This concept comes from a session with Nathan Barry of ConvertKit and Jay Klaus of Creator Science.)...

338: Why I Spent $10k To Create A Free Online Course

June 01, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

As clinicians and entrepreneurs, we are always looking to use our skills more creatively and expand our offerings and services. We recently released the STC Online Course Creator Kit, which is a 7-day free email course. In today’s session, I want to share the framework and strategies we used and explain why we are giving them away for free. Curious? Join us! Our Featured Guest Daniel Bustamante Daniel Bustamante is an entrepreneur who helps content creators build high-converting sales fun...

337: 4 Actionable Strategies I Used to Double My LinkedIn Followers in 6 Months

May 25, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB

If you’ve thought about getting more active on LinkedIn and building an audience there to increase the number of referral sources for your private practice or to move from clinical to online income, today’s session will be helpful for you. Since my very first LinkedIn post a few months ago, I’ve gone from 789 to 1864 followers and from 1000 to over 245,000 views. The growth has been phenomenal! Throughout this process, I’ve done some things right and a lot of things wrong, and I hope you c...

336: How To Give Better Virtual Presentations with Lorraine Lee

May 18, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MB

In today’s busy online world, virtual presentations are everything in how you are received AND perceived. If you put forth the effort to create an online course, webinar, or speaking engagement, you want to show up authentically and masterfully to engage your audience. This is an important area in which there is always room for improvement! My guest today is a proven expert in virtual presentation, and she’s here to share her knowledge with us. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Lor...

335: How To Show Up On Social Media When You Have A Love/Hate With It With Elizabeth Penela, PhD

May 11, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MB

Welcome to today’s session, which is a conversation/coaching call with a member of our Online Course Mastermind. We focus today on the dilemma that comes along with social media. While social media is a fantastic way to connect with people and build your online presence, it can be a major source of distraction, comparison, and even addiction. How do you handle the tension that comes with social media if you don’t really like being there? This is a common struggle for many clinicians, inc...

334: Mindset Shifts Going From Therapy To Online Course Income with Mineela Chand, LMFT

May 04, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB

The pandemic has dramatically shifted and shaped the world of therapy, and it’s prompted all of us to take a close look at our work and how we can do it best. We have learned that we, as therapists, can deploy our unique skill set in different realms than we originally planned, such as moving from the therapy room to bringing in online course income. This transition brings a struggle that is common to many clinicians, and it causes a tremendous amount of fear and imposter syndrome. Join us f...

333: Why I’m Done Building a $1 Million/Year Business

April 27, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MB

Is your goal to build a business that brings in $1 million each year? I used to be that entrepreneur, too, but something’s changed. Even though I always feel some vulnerability in sharing the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, I find joy and feel a sense of responsibility in being honest about my journey in building STC with the simple hope to inspire others. I’m sharing five realizations about why I don’t have that same goal anymore. Join me for this solo session! You’ll Learn: Five reali...

332: How To Tell Better Stories In Your Marketing with Brent Stutzman

April 20, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MB

Everyone loves a good story! Just think how your marketing could be transformed by using the same captivating pull of a good story! This concept takes the intimidating world of marketing and makes it fun, exciting, and accessible to every entrepreneur. Want to know more? Join us in today’s session! Our Featured Guest Brent Stutzman Brent is a former church pastor turned brand marketing expert, and he is StoryBrand Certified through Donald Miller’s StoryBrand Framework. As the only non-the...

331: How To Work Through Perfectionism When Launching Your Online Course (Katie Lear, LCMHC, RPT, RDT)

April 13, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MB

If you’ve had a standoff with perfectionism in starting something new, you’ll want to join us for this coaching call in today’s session. Like most clinicians who are branching out with an online course, my guest is struggling with her fears about this new endeavor and whether she will get it right. Join us to hear the conversation. Our Featured Guest for today’s coaching call Katie Lear, LCMHC, RPT, RDT Katie Lear is a therapist in solo private practice near Charlotte, NC. She was part of...

330: How To Not Let Work Become Your Identity (Dan Cumberland)

April 06, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MB

Welcome to a brand new season of Selling the Couch! After an extended sabbatical of several months, it’s good to be back on STC with new, exciting shows. Today’s topic is one that we have all contemplated to some degree. I imagine that many coffee shop conversations and therapy sessions have included discussions around how we think about work and integrate our work into our post-pandemic lives. Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Dan Cumberland Dan Cumberland is a creative, catalyst...

ENCORE: Creation, Do's and Don'ts of a Successful Retreat Model in Private Practice

March 30, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Today’s show is about a topic I’ve wanted to cover for a while. It’s about something many of us might have wanted to do in our practices. We are talking about retreats and mini-retreats, and I have the perfect person to fill us in on the details. Mikella Millen is an art therapist in NYC. She has taken a great idea and made it reality by creating retreats focused on self-care for clinicians. She’s sharing with us how she developed this idea and validated the fact that people would want to s...

ENCORE: 3 Ways To Become A Better Leader In A Post-Pandemic World

March 23, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

So much of what we do as clinicians revolves around leadership, even though we may not be comfortable thinking of ourselves that way. If we are truly leaders in what we do, it makes sense to learn all we can about making ourselves the best leaders possible. The world needs good leaders! Join us as we discuss all things leadership development in today’s show Our Featured Guest Jevin Koleth Jevin Koleth is a leadership coach who happens to be a childhood friend of mine. He has vast experien...

ENCORE: 3 Ways To Become A Better Leader In A Post-Pandemic World

March 23, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

So much of what we do as clinicians revolves around leadership, even though we may not be comfortable thinking of ourselves that way. If we are truly leaders in what we do, it makes sense to learn all we can about making ourselves the best leaders possible. The world needs good leaders! Join us as we discuss all things leadership development in today’s show Our Featured Guest Jevin Koleth Jevin Koleth is a leadership coach who happens to be a childhood friend of mine. He has vast experien...

ENCORE: Building A Second Brain, Melvin Varghese, Ph.D.

March 16, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MB

Do you love learning new things but struggle to retain the information you’d like to remember for later use? This problem is an ever-present obstacle in my nerdy quest to accumulate knowledge. The good news? I’ve found something that works for me, and I’m sharing it in today’s show. Join me to learn more. This is a solo episode about building a second brain. You may or may not have heard of this concept, but it has revolutionized my life. As I stick to my commitment of setting aside two hou...

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