Abundant Practice Podcast
The Abundant Practice Podcast is your go-to source for building a private practice. Bringing you tips, tricks, & interviews with industry leaders, Allison Puryear, of Abundance Practice Building, is your guide. We dive into it all - tattoos in the office, marketing strategies, & the hard parts of the clinical world we don't always talk about, including inequality, bias, burnout, & imposter syndrome. Join Allison in elevating your practice to an abundant space. 😉❤️
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Episode #800: How to Build a Five Year Vision When You've Only Had Time to Survive
10/10/2026
Episode #800: How to Build a Five Year Vision When You've Only Had Time to Survive
You know that feeling when you've been doing this work for over a decade & still don't have a real vision for what your practice looks like in five years, you're just reacting & surviving? Today I'm back with Rebecca Smith, my Limitless Practice grad with the premium fee private pay practice in New Orleans, to get into exactly that. We talk about why scheduling specific blocks of time (not vague to-do list items like "marketing") is what actually gets long-term thinking done, & why the real first step isn't planning your practice at all, it's figuring out what you want your life to look like in five years first. Rebecca & I get into the idea of picking a lane the way you pick a spouse, you can think other niches are cute, but you married this one, & why giving yourself permission to not change anything is sometimes the most freeing part of the exercise. We close out talking about how clarity, once you have it, makes the next moves so much easier to actually take. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Want someone in the trenches with you on the specifics (your rates, your niche, that decision you keep circling back to) book an individual consultation with me. No group setting, no generic advice, just your practice, your questions, and a real plan to move forward. Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at
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Episode #799: Brunch, Pastries & Building Real Community in Private Practice with Kelly McCullough
10/07/2026
Episode #799: Brunch, Pastries & Building Real Community in Private Practice with Kelly McCullough
Feeling isolated in private practice but can't get yourself to prioritize connection unless there's a reason on the calendar? Kelly McCullough gets it & she's turned that exact problem into a brunch & learn series that's grown to six or seven events, all for about $30 in Costco pastries. Kelly walks through how she built her invite list from one-on-one networking coffees, why she keeps the speaker portion under 30 minutes (people aren't really there for the speaker, it just gives them a reason to show up), and how she scored a free venue by partnering with someone in her network who had a killer conference room. She also gets into her host strategy of greeting every single person with a hug & immediately introducing them to someone else in the room, plus how she picks speakers who are passionate but adjacent to her own niche. If you've ever wanted to build real community around your practice without spending a fortune, this one's for you. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345 (or 6 months at $69/mo), you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier:
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Episode #798: Breaking the Cycle of "Just One More Client"
10/03/2026
Episode #798: Breaking the Cycle of "Just One More Client"
You know that feeling when you set a number you need to hit each month, get close to it, and then take on just one more client & suddenly the number's moved again? Today I'm joined by Rebecca Smith, a Limitless Practice grad with a premium fee private pay practice in New Orleans, who texted me about this exact thing last week while she was over full herself. We get into why that income number has to come from real math (bills, retirement, your kid's college fund, slumps) instead of a round number that just feels right, plus what to do with any money you make above it. Rebecca shares how she uses her actual client roll-off rate to know how much marketing pressure she really needs, & why blocking off which hours you're even open for new consults can protect your caseload without you having to say no out loud. We also get into why this whole thing isn't a one-time fix but a muscle you keep exercising for as long as you're in practice. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Feeling the platform squeeze but scared to just walk away from the income? Platform to Private Pay is a 12-week cohort that helps you build your own referral pipeline first, so you can transition off Alma, Headway, etc. slowly & steadily instead of leaping with nothing underneath you. Waitlist's open now: Need help filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345 -or- $69/mo with a 6-month minimum commitment!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a free 30-minute 1:1, scripts, templates, and so much more: Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at .
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Episode #797: Therapy for Sober-Curious Women
09/30/2026
Episode #797: Therapy for Sober-Curious Women
In today's episode, I chat with member Lori, who works with sober curious professional millennial women, about finding her footing after leaving government work for private pay. We map out where her networking energy should actually go (functional medicine docs, non-alcoholic bars, other therapists), why a group could pay her more per hour while making the work more affordable, & why she should go all in on Chicago instead of spreading herself thin. We also get into why becoming the therapist AI recommends might matter more than SEO these days. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345 (or 6 months at $69/mo), you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier:
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Episode #796: Why Freedom Feels Harder Than It Should
09/26/2026
Episode #796: Why Freedom Feels Harder Than It Should
You built a private practice & accidentally recreated your agency job. In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Rebecca Smith & we're chatting about what it actually takes to use the freedom private practice gives you, why your sliding scale clients probably don't need a sliding scale, & why the stuff showing up in your business is showing up everywhere else in your life too. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345 (or 6 months at $69/mo), you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier: Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at .
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Episode #795: How Much to Market
09/23/2026
Episode #795: How Much to Market
In today's episode, I chat with member Rachael, who wants to bring some structure to her marketing & finally fill those last few spots. We map out a realistic weekly networking rhythm, figure out why her Instagram content isn't converting (hint: post more of what already went viral), & get her comfortable reaching out to schools & doctors' offices without the dread. We also uncover the real reason her daytime hours keep getting turned down (spoiler: it's not the hours) & why she can raise her fee today instead of waiting until January. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Feeling the platform squeeze but scared to just walk away from the income? Platform to Private Pay is a 12-week cohort that helps you build your own referral pipeline first, so you can transition off Alma, Headway, etc. slowly & steadily instead of leaping with nothing underneath you. Doors to our fall cohort are open now through September 24th: Need help filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345 -or- $69/mo with a 6-month minimum commitment!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a free 30-minute 1:1, scripts, templates, and so much more:
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Episode #794: Abundance Mindset in Practice: When Belief Meets a Slow Week
09/19/2026
Episode #794: Abundance Mindset in Practice: When Belief Meets a Slow Week
A full caseload doesn't stop the panic. Turns out abundance and scarcity can live in your chest at the exact same time. In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Rebecca Smith & we're getting into why abundance isn't a destination you finally arrive at, what actually drags you back into scarcity mode (hi, doom-scrolling therapist Facebook groups), & how to steady yourself without waiting for the fear to disappear for good. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Feeling the platform squeeze but scared to just walk away from the income? Platform to Private Pay is a 12-week cohort that helps you build your own referral pipeline first, so you can transition off Alma, Headway, etc. slowly & steadily instead of leaping with nothing underneath you. Waitlist's open now: Need help filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345 -or- $69/mo with a 6-month minimum commitment!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a free 30-minute 1:1, scripts, templates, and so much more: Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at .
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Episode #793: Treating Terminal Illness
09/16/2026
Episode #793: Treating Terminal Illness
In today's episode, I chat with member Tessa about niching into end of life and terminal illness work as an older therapist. We talk through how to market a niche you didn't plan for, why hospice and oncologists can be both competitors and referral sources, how to find a collaborator to handle grief work with family members so you can stay in your lane, and the annoying-but-necessary reality of promoting a group when you're teaching other therapists how to run one. Tessa also opens up about what it's like to age alongside your clients, and we get into why that's an asset, not a liability, in this field. Sponsored by Paubox & TherapyNotes®. Even with a BAA, Gmail isn't HIPAA compliant. Try Paubox for secure, compliant email by using promo code ABUNDANT to get $250 off at . Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Feeling the platform squeeze but scared to just walk away from the income? Platform to Private Pay is a 12-week cohort that helps you build your own referral pipeline first, so you can transition off Alma, Headway, etc. slowly & steadily instead of leaping with nothing underneath you. Waitlist's open now: Need help filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345 -or- $69/mo with a 6-month minimum commitment!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a free 30-minute 1:1, scripts, templates, and so much more:
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Episode #792: Reconciling Private Pay Guilt in Private Practice
09/12/2026
Episode #792: Reconciling Private Pay Guilt in Private Practice
Going private pay full-time doesn't have to mean carrying guilt about who gets left out. In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Rebecca Smith & we're digging into the question of whether leaving insurance is a values conflict, why the idea that private pay only serves rich clients is a myth, & the real, tangible ways to give back that don't require torching your business model to do it. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . You're on the platforms, and you're tired of it. Check out Platform to Private Pay! Doors for our fall cohort open September 21–24. Whatever's holding you back (leaving without abandoning clients, pinning down your niche, writing website copy that actually sounds like you), you'll build a structured transition off the platforms, plus weekly group calls every Tuesday and the Niche Evaluator to help between sessions. Hop on the waitlist to be the first to know when doors open: Need help filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345 -or- $69/mo with a 6-month minimum commitment!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a free 30-minute 1:1, scripts, templates, and so much more: Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at .
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Episode #791: Office Space: To Stay or Go
09/09/2026
Episode #791: Office Space: To Stay or Go
In today's episode, I chat with Abundance Community member Halina, who's weighing whether to stay in her current office or move closer to home as her lease comes up for renewal. We talk through the real trade offs of commuting versus working from home, why her beloved office community & layout matter more than shaving a few minutes off the drive, & how to think through a big decision like this with questions about regret & what feels like the next evolution of your practice instead of just chasing convenience. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345 (or 6 months at $69/mo), you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: Feeling the platform squeeze but scared to just walk away from the income? Platform to Private Pay is a 12-week cohort that helps you build your own referral pipeline first, so you can transition off Alma, Headway, etc. slowly & steadily instead of leaping with nothing underneath you. Waitlist's open now: Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier:
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Episode #790: Balancing Private Practice and Parenthood as a Therapist
09/05/2026
Episode #790: Balancing Private Practice and Parenthood as a Therapist
You're a therapist and a parent of young kids & you feel like you're failing at both. You're not alone & there is a way through. In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Rebecca Smith. Between us we've raised four kids in private practice. We're getting into what actually makes this work, why it mostly comes down to your fee and your schedule, & why you have more control over this than you think. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Feeling the platform squeeze but scared to just walk away from the income? Platform to Private Pay is a 12-week cohort that helps you build your own referral pipeline first, so you can transition off Alma, Headway, etc. slowly & steadily instead of leaping with nothing underneath you. Waitlist's open now: Need help filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345 -or- $69/mo with a 6-month minimum commitment!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a free 30-minute 1:1, scripts, templates, and so much more: Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at .
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Episode #789: Marketing Couples Therapy, feat. Susan Saint-Rossy
09/02/2026
Episode #789: Marketing Couples Therapy, feat. Susan Saint-Rossy
In today's episode, I chat with , LCSW, LICSW, a couples therapist who helps other couples therapists build their practices, about the nuances that make marketing to couples so different from marketing to individuals. We dig into writing to two buyers at once (who often have different agendas), why niching within a niche means describing the relational dynamic you love working with, why couples usually find you in an act of desperation rather than through a friend's referral, & why individual therapists are your best referral source. Susan's also doing a full training on this for Abundance Party members, so if you work with couples (or want to), don't miss it. To learn more about Susan Saint-Rossy visit Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345 (or 6 months at $69/mo), you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: Feeling the platform squeeze but scared to just walk away from the income? Platform to Private Pay is a 12-week cohort that helps you build your own referral pipeline first, so you can transition off Alma, Headway, etc. slowly & steadily instead of leaping with nothing underneath you. Waitlist's open now: Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier:
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Episode #788: Private Practice Income: How Long Until You Replace Your Salary?
08/29/2026
Episode #788: Private Practice Income: How Long Until You Replace Your Salary?
Filling your caseload in private practice: some say it happened really fast, some say it took forever & neither answer is particularly useful. In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Rebecca Smith & we're getting into what a realistic timeline actually looks like, what factors move the needle most, & why the answer is so much more in your control than you think. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345 -or- $69/mo with a 6-month minimum commitment!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a free 30-minute 1:1, scripts, templates, and so much more: Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier: Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at .
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Episode #787: How to Get More Clients
08/26/2026
Episode #787: How to Get More Clients
In today's episode, I chat with Abundance Party member Jo-Ann, who niches in women diagnosed later in life with ADHD, about why her marketing isn't quite matching her ideal client yet. We talk through why networking with psychiatric practices & testing psychologists is worth doubling down on since it's already working for her, why YouTube & Instagram may not be the right fit unless she genuinely loves creating content, & how to speak directly to her ideal client's daily overwhelm (aging parents, kids, & the grief of a late diagnosis) instead of getting caught up comparing herself to the bigger ADHD conversation happening online. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Your practice is full or nearly full, and you're miserable. Check out Limitless Practice! Doors for our fall cohort are open now through August 28th. Whatever's holding you back (getting off insurance panels, changing your niche, raising your rates, etc.), you'll get a personalized strategy to work through it, plus weekly group calls and monthly 1:1s with Allison: Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345, you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier:
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Episode #786: How to Take Maternity Leave When You're the Whole Business
08/22/2026
Episode #786: How to Take Maternity Leave When You're the Whole Business
You just found out you're pregnant & your second emotion is panic about your practice. Nobody tells you about the business side of this & there is a lot to figure out. In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Rebecca Smith. Four kids between us, both in private practice. We know some things & we're sharing all of it, what we did right, what we'd do differently, & how to actually protect your income & your clients without losing your mind. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Your practice is full or nearly full, and you're miserable. Check out Limitless Practice! Doors for our fall cohort are open now through August 28th. Whatever's holding you back (getting off insurance panels, changing your niche, raising your rates, etc.), you'll get a personalized strategy to work through it, plus weekly group calls and monthly 1:1s with Allison: Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345, you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier:
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Episode #785: Increasing Private Pay Clients
08/19/2026
Episode #785: Increasing Private Pay Clients
In today's episode, I chat with Abundance Community member Heather, who's three years into private practice, full at 25-27 clients a week, but working harder than she wants to. We dig into why increasing her private pay visibility, raising her rate, & taking insurance off her website will move the needle way more than hiring a clinician, subleasing office space, or building a course. We also talk about sliding scale and why it's worth sitting with what you actually want for your practice instead of what you think you "should" want. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Your practice is full or nearly full, and you're miserable. Check out Limitless Practice! Doors for our fall cohort are open now through August 21st. Whatever's holding you back (getting off insurance panels, changing your niche, raising your rates, etc.), you'll get a personalized strategy to work through it, plus weekly group calls and monthly 1:1s with Allison: Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345, you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier:
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Episode #784: Fix the Schedule You Built in Survival Mode
08/15/2026
Episode #784: Fix the Schedule You Built in Survival Mode
In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Rebecca Smith & we're chatting about filling your practice & hating your schedule. Turns out you're more stuck in your head than in your actual situation, it's codependency not logistics, & there's absolutely a way to fix it without blowing everything up. We get into what that actually looks like & why so many full therapists stay stuck way longer than they need to. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $69/mo!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a free 30-minute 1:1, scripts, templates, and so much more: Your practice is full or nearly full, and you're miserable. Check out Limitless Practice. Waitlist members get early access before doors open to everyone else on August 17-21. Just 10 spots. Whatever's holding you back (getting off insurance panels, changing your niche, raising your rates, etc.), you'll get a personalized strategy to work through it, plus weekly group calls and monthly 1:1s with Allison: Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at .
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Episode #783: Private Practice While Grieving
08/12/2026
Episode #783: Private Practice While Grieving
I chat with Abundance Party member Zack about reorienting his practice while grieving the loss of his father, covering when to raise rates versus focus on networking, why discovery call no-shows are becoming more common, using AI search tools to get found by ideal clients, and why personal relationships will always beat VC-backed platforms on referrals. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345, you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: Your practice is full or nearly full, and you're miserable. Check out Limitless Practice. Waitlist members get early access before doors open to everyone else on August 17-21. Just 10 spots. Whatever's holding you back (getting off insurance panels, changing your niche, raising your rates, etc.), you'll get a personalized strategy to work through it, plus weekly group calls and monthly 1:1s with Allison: Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier:
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Episode #782: See Fewer Clients Without Making Less Money
08/08/2026
Episode #782: See Fewer Clients Without Making Less Money
In today's Ask Abundance, me and Rebecca Smith, Ph.D. are talking about what to do when you're seeing 32 clients a week and can feel yourself burning out. Rebecca's been there too, and she walks through the exact math that got her from 35 sessions a week down to 20 without losing income. We get into raising your rates, why more clients stay private pay than you'd think, and the number that actually makes reducing your caseload realistic. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. THIS WEEK ONLY: Snag 6 months of the Party for $299 (instead of $414). You'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: Your practice is full or nearly full, and you're miserable. Check out Limitless Practice. Waitlist members get early access before doors open to everyone else on August 17-21. Just 10 spots. Whatever's holding you back (getting off insurance panels, changing your niche, raising your rates, etc.), you'll get a personalized strategy to work through it, plus weekly group calls and monthly 1:1s with Allison: Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at .
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Episode #781: Being a Virtual Nomad Therapist, feat. Dr. Ann Krajewski
08/05/2026
Episode #781: Being a Virtual Nomad Therapist, feat. Dr. Ann Krajewski
In today's episode, I chat with , PsyD, about building a private practice while living abroad. We bust the big myths: that it's illegal, that malpractice insurance won't cover you, that virtual practices can't be profitable, that living abroad is expensive, & that time zones make everything too complicated. Ann's actually done this, in Morocco, Thailand (where she gave birth for way less than most people's deductible), & beyond, & she talks about how seeing way fewer clients can still mean living really well. Consider this your permission slip to start fantasizing about running your practice from somewhere with an olive grove. PS: Abundance Party members, Ann is our expert trainer for August! Find details on her August 19th training in your portal or in the private Facebook group. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. THIS WEEK ONLY: Snag 6 months of the Party for $299 (instead of $414). You'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: Your practice is full or nearly full, and you're miserable. Check out Limitless Practice. Waitlist members get early access before doors open to everyone else on August 17-21. Just 10 spots. Whatever's holding you back (getting off insurance panels, changing your niche, raising your rates, etc.), you'll get a personalized strategy to work through it, plus weekly group calls and monthly 1:1s with Allison:
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Episode #780: Do You Need an Office?
08/01/2026
Episode #780: Do You Need an Office?
In today's Ask Abundance, me and Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph.D. are talking about whether an in-person office is actually worth it. Rebecca went from "I'm never leaving my house" to signing an office lease, and started seeing new referrals almost right away. We get into what changed, why it worked, and the one part of having an office she genuinely didn't see coming. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345 -or- $69/mo with a 6-month minimum commitment!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a free 30-minute 1:1, scripts, templates, and so much more: Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier: Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at .
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Episode #779: Tween/Teen Niches
07/29/2026
Episode #779: Tween/Teen Niches
In today's episode, I chat with Abundance Party member Stephanie, a school counselor of 16 years who's transitioning into private practice across two states. She loves working with tweens & teens navigating friendship drama, but was getting jumbled trying to niche down without losing the variety she loves. We talk through her niche, why she shouldn't undercharge just because she's on the cheaper side of a state line, & how to talk directly to teens (& their parents) on her website. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345, you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities: Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier:
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Episode #778: Do You Really Need Social Media to Fill Your Practice?
07/25/2026
Episode #778: Do You Really Need Social Media to Fill Your Practice?
Rebecca Smith joins me today to answer a listener question: why do I say social media isn't necessary for marketing, but Abundance Practice Building still has an Instagram presence? We get into who social media actually works for, why a huge following doesn't guarantee a full caseload, why the same content can flop on TikTok & take off on Instagram, & how platforms like YouTube can help people choose you even when they're not bringing in new clients directly. Grab today's free worksheet, Common Marketing Strategies for Therapists, via the links below. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a free 30-minute 1:1, scripts, templates, and so much more: Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at .
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Episode #777: Raised Rates, Need More Clients
07/22/2026
Episode #777: Raised Rates, Need More Clients
In today's episode of the Abundant Practice Podcast, I chat with member Rachel about why raising her rate backfired, and it wasn't the number that was the problem. Rachel built part of her practice around clients who kept finding her by accident, at the expense of the ones she'd clone ten times over if she could. We talk about how to tell the difference between a real niche and a topic that just happens to bring people to your door, why "financial therapy" was filling her calendar with the wrong clients, and how to get specific enough about your ideal client's breaking point that the right people stop hesitating and book. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345, you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities:
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Episode #776: Choose Your Hard: Agency Burnout or Building Your Practice
07/18/2026
Episode #776: Choose Your Hard: Agency Burnout or Building Your Practice
On today's Ask Abundance, Rebecca Smith (Limitless Practice grad) & I get into something I see people struggle with constantly: knowing whether you're actually ready to leave your agency job, or just desperate to escape it. This week's question: "I've been at my agency job for four years & I can't tell if I'm staying because it's smart or because I'm scared to leave." Emotional readiness & financial readiness are two totally different conversations, & waiting to feel ready is how people stay stuck for years. We talk through choosing your hard, what real financial preparedness looks like in 2026, & why building on the side, even though it's more than full time work, is still the smartest path for most people. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me, scripts, templates, and so much more: Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at .
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Episode #775: Medicaid & Medicare May Be Better Than You Think, feat. Gabrielle Juliano-Villani
07/15/2026
Episode #775: Medicaid & Medicare May Be Better Than You Think, feat. Gabrielle Juliano-Villani
In today's episode of the podcast, I speak with , LCSW, about taking Medicaid & Medicare in private practice, & why it's not as terrifying (or as poorly paying) as you might think. We bust some big misconceptions: the rates are actually decent in a lot of states, the clients are great (let's stop blaming a population for systemic issues), & compliance is very doable with good systems in place. We also cover what community mental health got wrong, the extra codes you may be able to bill, & why these clients might be exactly who fills that 10am Wednesday spot you've been staring at. If you've written off Medicaid & Medicare, this conversation might open your eyes. Learn more at , , and . Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party. For only $345, you'll get access to on-demand courses, trainings, scripts, templates, plus monthly group calls and 1:1 opportunities:
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Episode #774: How Many Clients a Week Is Actually Sustainable?
07/11/2026
Episode #774: How Many Clients a Week Is Actually Sustainable?
On today's Ask Abundance, Rebecca Smith (Limitless Practice grad) & I dig into a question I get a lot: "Is 15 clients a week enough? Is 30 too many? How do I actually know my number?" Spoiler: your old agency caseload doesn't count. We talk through the real signs your number's too high (it's not just tired, it's snapping-at-your-kids tired), why your fee & your caseload are basically the same decision, & the vacation story that made me realize just how deep the overworking habit can run. Remember: Your practice is supposed to fund your whole life, not just keep the lights on. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me, scripts, templates, and so much more: Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at .
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Episode #773: Using AI for Marketing, feat. Katie Read
07/08/2026
Episode #773: Using AI for Marketing, feat. Katie Read
In today's episode of the podcast, I speak with my good friend Katie Read, marketing & AI expert, about how to use AI in your marketing without it sounding stupid, salesy, & robotic. We cover why your homepage needs a serious update now that AI search has changed how clients find you, when to let AI write for you (& when not to), the small "dream team" of AI employees Katie swears by, & how non-techy therapists are vibe coding websites better than any template ever gave us. Katie's doing a training for Abundance Party members on Tuesday, July 28th at 11am ET, so join the Party & bring your questions! Learn more at and . Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345!):
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Episode #772: Will the Money Anxiety in Private Practice Ever Actually Go Away?
07/04/2026
Episode #772: Will the Money Anxiety in Private Practice Ever Actually Go Away?
On today's Ask Abundance, Rebecca Smith (Limitless grad, now on Team Abundance) tackles a question so many of us feel in our bones: "I still get low-grade anxiety every time I look at my bank account, even when things are fine." We each share how we personally handle variable income (we do it totally differently), talk about why separate business & personal accounts are non-negotiable, & the weekly ritual that helps take the zing out of checking your accounts. Does the anxiety ever fully go away? We get into that too. Plus: if you're that anxious about money, there might be a bigger question worth asking. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345!):
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Episode #771: What the Platforms Are Like
07/01/2026
Episode #771: What the Platforms Are Like
In today's episode, I'm chatting with Abundance community members Karen, Kenzie, and Amanda — three therapists at various stages of leaving the platforms — about what drew them to therapy platforms in the first place, the bait-and-switch realities of referrals and reimbursement rates, and why the guilt of leaving clients behind is the hardest part of moving toward private pay. If this conversation with Karen, Kenzie, and Amanda hit close to home, you already know the platforms aren't working for you. Platform to Private Pay is a 12-week group program that walks you through the transition, without abandoning your clients or tanking your income while you figure it out. Doors for our summer cohort are open now through July 3. Join here: Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at . Need help building and filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345!):
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