Episode #724: How To Pop Out Of A Private Practice Plateau
Release Date: 01/17/2026
Episode #748: Why You’re Counting Down To Time Off
Abundant Practice Podcast
In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph.D., and we're talking about something a lot of therapists are too burned out to even name: what happens when the practice you built for freedom starts feeling like the thing you need a vacation from. We get into why you might be counting down to cancellations, why your caseload has become the biggest rock in your life, and what it actually looks like to restructure things so your practice fits around your life instead of the other way around. If you started this work to have more freedom and somehow ended up...
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Episode #747: How Therapists Can Turn CE Teaching Into Income, feat. Danielle Keenan-Miller
Abundant Practice Podcast
Danielle Keenan-Miller, Ph.D., CEO of MindScience Collective, joins me to talk about how therapists can turn the knowledge they already use every day into teaching CE courses. We get into how to know what you're actually qualified to teach (it's more than you think), what the process of getting started really looks like, and how one training can open the door to more opportunties, income, and referrals over time. is a CE platform that’s changing the game for driven therapists who don’t want to settle for outdated or uninspiring CEs. With a modern platform, inviting...
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Episode #746: When Success Starts Feeling Like A Trap
Abundant Practice Podcast
In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph.D., and y'all, we are getting into something that doesn't get talked about enough: what happens when your practice is full and successful and you still feel totally boxed in. We dig into why hitting your goals can start to feel more like a trap than a win, and what you can actually do about it without torching everything you've built. If you've been quietly wondering why the thing you worked so hard for just doesn't feel that good anymore, this episode is going to give you some answers. Sponsored by...
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Episode #745: Be the Therapist AI Recommends, feat. Amber Lyda
Abundant Practice Podcast
Special guest Amber Lyda, Psy.D., joins me in today's episode to explore how therapists can optimize their websites for AI search engines—covering the three key steps of elimination, grouping, and matching—so you show up when potential clients use AI to find care. She discusses how to create effective bridge copy, incorporate credibility elements, and leverage video content to enhance your visibility, plus what the evolving landscape of AI in healthcare marketing means for your practice. With 85% of Americans now using AI to find healthcare providers, this is an episode worth tuning...
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Episode #744: The “If I Rest, I Lose Money” Problem
Abundant Practice Podcast
In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph.D., and we're talking about the exhausting math of a practice that requires you to keep showing up at full speed just to stay afloat. You're tired, you miss your life, but every time you think about cutting back, the fear of losing income stops you cold. We get into why that fear is actually a sign something needs to change, and how to work less without blowing up everything you've built. If you've been telling yourself you'll slow down eventually, this episode is going to light a fire. Sponsored by...
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Episode #743: Private Pay OOO, feat. Sanjana Sathya
Abundant Practice Podcast
In today's episode of the Abundant Practice Podcast, guest Sanjana Sathya, co-founder at , explores the growing shift in the therapy industry toward private pay practices and what that means for both therapists and clients. She shares how the out-of-network billing process works, ways to make it more manageable, and how clients can better understand their benefits to make mental health care more accessible and affordable. Use code ABUNDANCE or visit for a free trial and waived credit card fees for the first $2,500 in charges. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to...
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Episode #742: Success Without Sacrificing Everything
Abundant Practice Podcast
In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph.D., and we're talking about the thing nobody warns you about: the longer you're in practice, the harder it can get. We dig into why a full caseload and steady income can still leave you feeling like you're slowly being buried, and what it actually takes to build something you can stay in without losing yourself. If you've been grinding through it and hoping it evens out eventually, this one is going to hit. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo...
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Episode #741: Shifting Niches
Abundant Practice Podcast
In today's episode of the Abundant Practice Podcast, I chat with member Laura about her niche of women in male-dominated fields who struggle with body image and eating disorders, particularly those using GLP-1 medications. We explore website content strategy and marketing approaches, including visual elements and the use of ACT therapy. We also discuss networking strategies and building professional relationships through various referral sources in the medical field. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT...
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Episode #740: How To Stop Grinding In Private Practice
Abundant Practice Podcast
In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph.D., and we're getting into something a lot of therapists feel but won't admit: the practice you built to give you freedom might be the thing trapping you. We get into the rhythms, the systems, and the hard truth about why being a great therapist doesn't automatically make you great at running a practice. If you've been feeling the weight, losing the energy, and wondering how much longer you can keep doing it this way, this episode is for you. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try...
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Episode #739: Working with Chronic Pain, feat. Sean Hershey
Abundant Practice Podcast
, LCSW, joins me today to share how chronic pain is often shaped by emotional repression, psychological patterns, and disconnection from one’s authentic self. He discusses why focusing only on physical symptoms can miss the deeper drivers of pain, and how therapists can play a key role in helping clients find real, lasting relief. Sean also provides insights from his own healing journey and offers practical ways to integrate this approach into your clinical work. PS: Sean is our Abundance Party trainer this month. If you're a member of the community, visit your dashboard in Simplero and/or...
info_outlineIn today’s Ask Allison, we’re talking about why so many virtual, private-pay therapists get stuck just shy of full and what actually helps you break through that plateau. We’ll explore why this usually isn’t a skill issue, but a structure and consistency issue, from marketing and messaging to referrals and consults. We’ll cover why “almost full” can drag on for months, how therapist-y language hurts conversions, and what boring but effective systems help you get full and stay full. If you’ve been hovering near capacity and feeling frustrated, this episode will help you create momentum that lasts.
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