Episode #744: The “If I Rest, I Lose Money” Problem
Release Date: 03/28/2026
Abundant Practice Podcast
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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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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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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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info_outlineIn 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.
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