All Things Private Practice

All Things Private Practice Podcast is where we dive deep into the gritty, unfiltered world of being a mental health entrepreneur and a private practice owner. Join us as we explore the emotional roller coaster of this wild journey, tackling the raw and unapologetic aspects that often go unspoken. In each episode, we fearlessly dissect the dark corners of self-doubt, resilience, impostor syndrome, and paralyzing perfectionism. No sugar-coating here. This is where we get down and dirty, exposing the messy reality that comes with building your own mental health private practice. Hosted in an interview-style format, we bring you authentic conversations with entrepreneurs who have wrestled with their demons and emerged victorious. We delve into their stories of triumph, failure, and everything in between. Prepare yourself for unfiltered tales of blood, sweat, and tears, as our guests share their journeys of self-discovery and growth. It’s time to strip away the glossy facade and embrace the rawness that lies beneath the surface. We challenge societal norms, smash through glass ceilings, and unapologetically question the status quo. Brace yourself for a podcast that isn’t afraid to confront the messy reality head-on. Tune in every Saturday as we release new episodes, igniting your entrepreneurial fire and propelling you forward on your private practice odyssey. This is the All Things Private Practice Podcast, where authenticity meets audacity, and the road to success is paved with resilience. Atppod.com

Episode 29: Poverty and Trauma Disrupter [Featuring Ajita Robinson]

In this very powerful episode of the All Things Private Practice Podcast, I talk with Dr. Ajita Robinson. Ajita is a speaker, author, coach, consultant, therapist, and expert extraordinaire. We discuss trauma and poverty breaking by healing yourself, then putting in the work, and Ajita shares her own journey through poverty, racism, and struggle to become…

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Episode 28: Small Steps Create Big Movements [Featuring Grace Wolk]

During this episode, I speak with Grace Wolk, a Filipino-American therapist and entrepreneur in California.  Grace and I talk about her journey as a BIPOC, being “uprooted” from The Philippines and moving to California, and the daily discrimination, racism, and microaggressions that she’s endured. We talk about… Taking up space, and the importance of allowing…

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Episode 27: TikTok Therapists — Are They Here To Stay? [Featuring Jeff Guenther]

TikTok Therapists — insert eye roll and raise the “unethical” flag. But, what if you could help thousands of people with a 30-second video, every time you put one out? Jeff Guenther is back on another hilarious episode of the All Things Private Practice Podcast. Jeff is the owner of Therapy Den and now one…

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Episode 26: Therapists Are Risk-Averse — Let’s Change That [Featuring Jo Muirhead]

Therapists being Risk-Averse isn’t anything new. We’re taught to play it safe, not to take risks, and not to stand out. Jo and I would argue that this keeps you small, safe, and decreases accessibility for your clients. As a therapist, do you think that you have to show up a certain way, sacrificing your…

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Episode 25: Startup Struggles — Tears, Snot, & Fears [featuring Allison Puryear]

Self Doubt, Crying, Snot running down your face… Starting a small business is PAINFUL. The combination of constant questioning, pain, and a lot of imposter syndrome is the perfect recipe for entrepreneurship. Too many people try, fail, give up, and chalk it up to “no one can be successful.” On the flip side, the ability…

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Episode 24: Neurodiversity Affirmative Practice [featuring Joel Schwartz]

Neurodiversity,  Neurodivergent, Neurotypical. What do all of these terms mean? If you’re trying to not only ensure competency but create a neurodiversity-affirmative practice, this episode is for you! Joel Schwartz and I talk about incorporating neurodiversity affirmative practices in your business and discuss why it’s not ok to just do the bare minimum. We talk…

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Episode 23: Doubt Yourself And Do It Anyway

Self-Doubt Sucks, Doesn’t It? How often do you have an incredibly creative idea, something that excites you, only to convince yourself that it’s not possible? I get it. I’ve been there. Hell, I fucking live there more often than not. I’m not sure that self-doubt, insecurity, impostor syndrome, etc., ever go away. I am sure…

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Episode 22: Authenticity Is Courageous. Authenticity is Bold. [Featuring Katie Keates May]

In order to attract your “people,” you need to be able to be BOLD and discuss the hard shit, not just glamorize the successes. It takes courage to be AUTHENTIC and to truly show up in your community. During this episode of The All Things Private Practice Podcast, I speak with Katie Keates May about…

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Episode 21: Autism Acceptance — Different Is Special

It’s Autism Acceptance Month and I wanted to create a really vulnerable episode of the All Things Private Practice Podcast. I’m an Autistic Entrepreneur and Mental Health Therapist. It’s been a pretty painful journey thus far, but learning how to embrace who I am and how I identify has been life-changing and transformative. When I…

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Episode 20: If You Build It, They Will Come [Featuring Kathryn Esquer]

During this episode of the All Things Private Practice Podcast, I talk about networking, connection, and the importance of ongoing consultation. So often, as private practice and small business owners, we don’t talk to anyone but our clients day in and day out. By the time the day is over, we don’t have the capacity…

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