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Practice That Breaks All the Rules

Scaling With Soul – How Dr. Catherine Hart Built a Practice That Breaks All the Rules

By Hayley Kelly | November 20, 2025

If you’ve ever thought “scaling means selling out” or “growing a team means burning out,” Dr. Catherine Hart is about to prove you wrong. She’s built a 35-person psychology practice across five sites with a salaried employment model that actually…

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Boundaries That Stop Business Burnout

The 4 Boundaries That Stop Business Burnout

By Hayley Kelly | November 13, 2025

If your business feels like it’s draining you instead of filling you up, you’re probably recreating the same patterns from therapy practice that burned you out in the first place. The endless availability, saying yes to everyone, undercharging out of…

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7 Lies Keeping Therapists Broke

The 7 Lies Keeping Therapists Broke and Burned Out

By Hayley Kelly | November 6, 2025

“You just need more self-care.” That’s what I kept hearing when I was burnt out, seeing 30+ clients a week, barely breaking even. I tried bath bombs, meditation apps, yoga breaks. None of it worked. Because the problem wasn’t my…

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Sobriety Taught Me About Doing Business Differently

What Sobriety Taught Me About Doing Business Differently

By Hayley Kelly | October 30, 2025

For 12 months, I’ve been sober, and until a recent doctor’s appointment, I’d completely forgotten. No countdown. No recovery story. No before-and-after moment. Just life, without alcohol. When my doctor asked, “None? Not even socially?” and looked at me like I’d just…

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Don't Want to Be Salesy

Why ‘I Don’t Want to Be Salesy’ Is Keeping You From Serving

By Hayley Kelly | October 23, 2025

In this episode, I’m tackling one of the biggest fears holding therapists back from building sustainable online practices: the terror of being “too salesy.” If you’ve ever frozen at the end of a webinar, mumbled through your offer, or avoided…

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Turning Grief into Purpose

Turning Grief into Purpose with Kimberly Stevens

By Hayley Kelly | October 16, 2025

After losing her teenage son Ethan to T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, psychologist Kimberly Stevens faced the unthinkable — and chose to transform her grief into something that would help thousands of others. In this conversation, Kimberly shares the story behind Kids…

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My Mental Health Crisis

The Story I’ve Never Told: My Mental Health Crisis

By Hayley Kelly | October 14, 2025

For 230 episodes, I’ve referenced my “kitchen floor moment” without telling you the full story. After interviewing psychologist Kimberly Stevens about transforming her grief into purpose, I realized: if I’m asking therapists to be brave enough to step outside broken…

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Breaking the Unspoken Rules

Breaking the Unspoken Rules: Prof. Nick Titov on the Future of Therapy

By Hayley Kelly | October 9, 2025

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Professor Nick Titov—a giant in digital mental health and founder of MindSpot, Australia’s leading digital psychology service that has reached over 250,000 Australians. If you’ve ever wondered whether therapy has to look the way it’s…

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Taboo Things with Laura Lee

Let’s Talk About Sex (Online): Navigating the Ethics, Fear & Freedom of Being a Therapist Who Talks About Taboo Things with Laura Lee

By Hayley Kelly | October 9, 2025

In this episode, I’m sitting down with the bold, brilliant, and whip-smart Laura Lee – a psychologist, sexologist, coach, and the founder of Blue Space Psychology – to dive into what it actually takes to talk about sex online as a regulated health professional. Laura’s work…

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Creating Their First Programs

“What If I Get It Wrong?” Two Therapists on Doubt, Fear, and Creating Their First Programs

By Hayley Kelly | October 9, 2025

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Alice Ayliffe and Elise Cassidy — two incredible therapists and Incubator graduates — to explore what it really looks like to move beyond the 1:1 model and create programs that change lives. If you’ve ever wondered, Where do I even…

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Years of Clinical Expertise

Years of Clinical Expertise & A PhD, Zero Clue How to Turn it into an Online Program – Dr. Sam Casey’s Story

By Hayley Kelly | September 18, 2025

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Sam Casey, founder of the Play Prescription Method, to explore one of the most common challenges therapists face: having an encyclopedia of knowledge but feeling completely stuck when it comes to packaging it…

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Business Coaching Doesn’t Work for Therapists

The Hidden Reason Business Coaching Doesn’t Work for Therapists

By Hayley Kelly | September 18, 2025

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most frustrating realities therapists face when trying to build online programs: traditional business advice simply doesn’t work for us. You’ve probably felt it — you join a business webinar or invest in…

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Grind in 1:1 or Walk Away Completely

“I Can’t Keep Doing This”: Why You Don’t Have to Grind in 1:1 or Walk Away Completely

By Hayley Kelly | September 12, 2025

In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most painful myths therapists buy into: the belief that your only options are to keep grinding in 1:1 sessions until you collapse, or burn your practice down and walk away completely.…

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Great Idea and Great Program

The Gap Between Great Idea and Great Program (And Why Most Therapists Never Cross It)

By Hayley Kelly | September 12, 2025

In this episode, I’m talking about the invisible wall that stops most therapists from turning their brilliant program ideas into actual programs. You know the one – you’ve got this amazing concept that could genuinely help people, but every time…

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Anti-Hustle Guide to Building Programs

The Anti-Hustle Guide to Building Programs That Actually Sell

By Hayley Kelly | September 5, 2025

In this episode, I’m dismantling the biggest myth therapists believe about creating online programs — that building one will just add more hustle and burnout to your already overwhelming life. We’re no longer in the early days when therapists could…

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A Week in My Life

A Week in My Life After Stepping Away from Back-to-Back Sessions

By Hayley Kelly | September 5, 2025

If you’ve been feeling burned out by back-to-back sessions, wondering if the only way to help people is to keep adding more clients to your calendar — you’re not alone. This episode pulls back the curtain on what life can…

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Future-Ready Therapist

Future-Ready Therapist: The Competencies That Will Define Our Profession

By Hayley Kelly | August 28, 2025

If you’ve been feeling incredibly skilled at individual therapy but somehow underprepared for what mental health delivery actually looks like in 2025 – you’re not alone. This episode addresses the growing disconnect between traditional therapy training and the evolving mental…

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Call for Innovation and Advocacy with Sahra O'Doherty

The Profession Under Threat: A Call for Innovation and Advocacy with Sahra O’Doherty

By Hayley Kelly | August 21, 2025

If you’ve been feeling like our profession is under siege, you’re not imagining it. This episode dives deep into the systemic challenges facing Australian therapists and why staying silent is no longer an option. I’m sitting down with Sahra O’Doherty,…

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Overthinking Your Online Program Ideas

Stop Overthinking Your Online Program Ideas: The Simple Filter That Cuts Through Analysis Paralysis

By Hayley Kelly | August 21, 2025

If you have 17 half-baked course ideas sitting in a Google doc but can’t choose which one to build, you’re not just procrastinating—you’re missing out on income and impact while your expertise sits unused. You’ve got brilliant insights and could…

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To Niche or Not to Niche

To Niche or Not to Niche: Why “Helping Everyone” Is Helping No One

By Hayley Kelly | August 14, 2025

The hard truth: If you’re trying to help everyone with your online program, you’re actually helping no one—and it’s killing your business before it even starts. You’ve got years of training and could help SO many people. But when you try…

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Everything Feels Like Too Much

When Everything Feels Like Too Much (And Why That’s Actually Information)

By Hayley Kelly | August 14, 2025

The online space keeps changing the rules the second you’ve figured them out. New algorithms, platform updates, economic uncertainty, and the constant pressure to keep up while holding space for clients—it’s overwhelming, and it’s real. But what if I told…

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Ethical Marketing for Therapists

Not Selling Out: Ethical Marketing for Therapists

By Hayley Kelly | August 7, 2025

The marketing world feels gross because most of it IS gross. But what if I told you that ethical marketing isn’t just possible—it’s actually your secret weapon as a therapist? While other industries scramble to add “authenticity” to their marketing…

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Colleagues Attack Your Marketing

When Colleagues Attack Your Marketing (And Why That’s Actually Good News)

By Hayley Kelly | August 7, 2025

You launched your program. Finally getting visible. Then it happens—colleagues start questioning your marketing, your methods, your motives. That knot in your stomach when you see posts criticising “aggressive marketing tactics” in professional groups? Wondering if they’re talking about YOU?…

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AI Just Killed the Course Industry

AI Just Killed the Course Industry (And Why Therapists Should Celebrate)

By Hayley Kelly | July 31, 2025

The digital course world just got turned upside down. While course creators panic about AI making their businesses obsolete, therapists have a massive opportunity—if they act fast. The AI education market is exploding from $5.88 billion to $32 billion by…

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Your Waitlist Isn't Success

Why Your Waitlist Isn’t Success: A Conversation That Broke Me Open

By Hayley Kelly | July 31, 2025

You’ve built your dream practice. You’re booked solid. People are telling you “You’ve made it!” because you have 52 people on your waitlist. But instead of feeling successful, you’re drowning. You wake up at 3am thinking about all the people…

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Growing Alongside Your Dreams: How Motherhood Expands (Not Limits) Your Ambition with Lily Jimenez

By Hayley Kelly | July 24, 2025

You’ve built the business. Maybe you’ve launched your first program. People are buying. Results are happening. But instead of feeling liberated, you’re staring at your toddler’s naptime thinking: “I have exactly 90 minutes to move the needle on my empire… no…

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A Real‑Time Lesson in Adaptability

When the Plan Changes: A Real‑Time Lesson in Adaptability

By Hayley Kelly | July 23, 2025

You’ve created your goals for the year, you have everything planned out. You know when all of your items need to be completed. But you don’t seem to be making any progress. You cannot reach these goals. Life throws up…

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LinkedIn for Therapists: How to Build Your Professional Presence in Just 15 Minutes a Day with Brenda Meller

By Hayley Kelly | July 17, 2025

You’ve been avoiding it, haven’t you? That little blue LinkedIn notification sitting in your email inbox, taunting you with connection requests you never respond to. Maybe you think LinkedIn is just for corporate salespeople in suits, not compassionate healers like…

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Future-Proof Your Practice: 3 Shifts Therapists Can’t Afford to Ignore

By Hayley Kelly | July 17, 2025

You’ve felt it, haven’t you? That creeping realization that the therapy world you trained for is disappearing faster than you can adapt. Maybe you’ve watched TikTok “healers” with zero qualifications book out $2000 programs while you’re drowning in twelve-month waitlists…

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What Happens When Therapists Speak Up

I Got Banned from LinkedIn…. Twice: What Happens When Therapists Speak Up

By Hayley Kelly | July 10, 2025

You’ve been feeling it too, haven’t you? That sense that something is deeply wrong with our mental health system. Maybe you’ve drafted posts about impossible caseloads or regulations that harm more than they help. But every time you go to…

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How to Stay Visible

How to Stay Visible (Even When You’re Terrified of Being Reported)

By Hayley Kelly | July 10, 2025

You’ve created an incredible program. You have valuable insights to share. You know your work could help so many people. But every time you go to hit ‘publish’ on that post about your offer, you freeze. What if someone reports…

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Ethics of Psychedelic Therapy with Dori Lewis

The Science and Ethics of Psychedelic Therapy: What Every Therapist Needs to Know, with Dori Lewis

By Hayley Kelly | July 3, 2025

A 19-year-old client sits on his couch staring at a wall for 8 hours a day. He’s been in therapy for two years. He’s planned his suicide for his 20th birthday. Traditional therapy isn’t working. Three ketamine sessions later, he’s…

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therapy low-cost mini offer

How to Create Low-Cost Mini Offers That Turn Strangers Into High-Ticket Clients

By Hayley Kelly | July 3, 2025

You’ve launched your signature program. You know it works. But there’s a massive gap between people saying “I’m interested” and actually pulling out their credit card for $2,000. What if there’s a way to bridge that gap—not by discounting your…

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Mental Health 3.0

970 Million People Need Help & We Only Have 1 Million Therapists Worldwide – The Math Is Broken

By Hayley Kelly | June 26, 2025

The system you dedicated your career to was designed wrong from the beginning. Not broken — designed wrong. 970 million people globally need mental health support. We have approximately 1 million mental health professionals. The math isn’t just broken — it…

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mental health system broken

The Quiet Revolution Already Happening (And Three Ways to Join It Today)

By Hayley Kelly | June 26, 2025

You were trained to stay quiet. To follow rules written for a world that no longer exists. To accept that your expertise should be sanitized into beige compliance. But what if everything you’ve been told about “staying safe” is actually…

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psychology to business transition

From 190-Person Waitlist to Million-Dollar Boardroom Decisions with Carly Fisher

By Hayley Kelly | June 19, 2025

You were trained to think psychology equals therapy chair. To believe “business skills” are something other people have. To accept that your expertise stops at the consulting room door. But what if everything you’ve been told about your limitations is…

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mental health system broken

Why I Can’t Stay Quiet Anymore: What Our Mental Health System Isn’t Ready to Face

By Hayley Kelly | June 19, 2025

You were trained to be ethical. To follow the rules. To keep yourself out of the spotlight and let the system guide the way. But what happens when the system itself is no longer fit for purpose? In this milestone…

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Therapist fear of success

The Real Reason You’re Avoiding Visibility, Higher Pricing, and Growth

By Hayley Kelly | June 12, 2025

Ever find yourself sabotaging your own success the moment things start working? Yeah, I see you there – saying no to opportunities that could expand your reach, undercharging like it’s a badge of honor, or suddenly deciding your perfectly good…

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therapist business leadership

[MINI-SERIES: From Therapist to Visionary] Why You Are the Biggest Thing Holding Your Business Back (And How to Change It)

By Hayley Kelly | June 12, 2025

It’s 8 PM. You finished seeing clients hours ago, but you’re still at your computer responding to course emails, updating social media, and planning next quarter’s strategy. Every decision runs through you. Every problem lands on your desk. Your business…

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ethical scaling for therapists

[MINI-SERIES: From Therapist to Visionary] Scaling Your Impact Without Compromising Your Values or Selling Out

By Hayley Kelly | June 5, 2025

You want to grow. You want to reach more people, serve more deeply, make your work financially sustainable. But not if it costs your values. Not if it fries your nervous system. Not if it costs your soul. If you’ve…

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Making Decisions Without Burning Out

[MINI-SERIES: From Therapist to Visionary] Therapist CEO: Making Decisions Without Burning Out

By Hayley Kelly | June 5, 2025

Your calendar is overwhelming. Your nervous system is fried. Every decision – from what email to send to whether you should hire someone – feels exhausting. And every piece of business advice tells you to “step into your CEO energy”…

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From Therapist to Visionary Part 1

[MINI-SERIES: From Therapist to Visionary] You’ve Built the Program. Now What?

By Hayley Kelly | May 29, 2025

You did it. You mapped the modules. Built the curriculum. Maybe even sold out your first launch.Your course, program, or offer is live—and people actually bought it. So… why do you feel so weird? If you’re standing in that liminal…

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Online Programs Need a Community

Why Most Online Programs Need a Community – And How to Create One That Doesn’t Drain You

By Hayley Kelly | May 29, 2025

You’ve built your course. Your modules are mapped, your portal’s prepped, your curriculum is solid. And then someone asks: “So… where’s the community space?” Cue the existential spiral. Because as a therapist, “community” doesn’t just mean “extra feature.” It means emotional responsibility. Boundary…

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The Truth About Evergreen vs. Live Courses

Passive Income or Pipe Dream? The Truth About Evergreen vs. Live Courses for Therapists

By Hayley Kelly | May 22, 2025

It starts off sounding perfect. Create a course once. Let it sell itself. Finally step off the therapy treadmill and wake up to payment notifications instead of a full caseload. But what no one tells you? Most therapists who try…

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Facebook Group to Grow Your Audience

Should You Start a Facebook Group to Grow Your Audience? Here’s What I’d Tell Any Therapist

By Hayley Kelly | May 22, 2025

So… someone told you to start a Facebook group to grow your audience. And you did it.You picked a cute name. Made a welcome post. Maybe even went live (sweating bullets but pretending it was chill).And then… crickets.Or worse –…

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Online Program Isn’t Selling

Why Your Online Program Isn’t Selling (And How to Fix It Fast)

By Hayley Kelly | May 15, 2025

So… you launched your online program. You crafted the sales page. You sent the emails. You even hit publish while whispering “this better work” under your breath. And then… crickets. Maybe your friend signed up. Maybe your mum said she’s…

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the Right Social Media Platform

How to Choose the Right Social Media Platform (Without Burning Out or Selling Out)

By Hayley Kelly | May 15, 2025

Somewhere between your fifth Canva graphic and your third platform login of the day, you started wondering… “Is this what it takes to be seen?” Because apparently, if you’re not on Instagram and TikTok and LinkedIn and Threads — you’re falling behind. Or invisible. Or both.…

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Will AI Replace Therapists?

Will AI Replace Therapists? What You Actually Need to Worry About

By Hayley Kelly | May 8, 2025

So… apparently therapists are being replaced by chatbots now. Clients are rolling into sessions with ChatGPT transcripts like, “This helped more than our last three appointments. Oh, and it’s free.” Yeah. That’s happening. And if you’re even mildly freaking out, you’re not…

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Don’t Need Another Certification

You Don’t Need Another Certification – You Need This Instead

By Hayley Kelly | May 8, 2025

Ever feel like your next certification might just be the thing holding you back? If you’re nodding along (or feeling personally attacked already), grab a coffee, because this episode is your loving wake-up call. Today, we’re tackling the therapist’s sneaky…

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Facebook Ads for Beginners

Facebook Ads for Beginners: How Therapists Can Grow Their Audience Without Wasting Money with our guest Natalie Alaimo

By Hayley Kelly | May 1, 2025

Ever thought, “Facebook ads are just a fancy way to light my money on fire”?If the idea of opening Business Manager, setting a budget, or seeing a giant $0 in your results column makes your armpits sweat, this episode is…

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AI to Grow Your Practice

5 Quick Ways to Use AI to Grow Your Practice, Brand, and Programs

By Hayley Kelly | May 1, 2025

Think AI is just for writing session notes? Think again.If you’ve been avoiding AI because you don’t want to sound like a robot—or worse, feel like you’re cheating—this episode is for you. We’re pulling back the curtain on AI for…

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Webinars 101 for Therapists

Webinars 101 for Therapists: Teach, Connect, and Sell with Integrity

By Hayley Kelly | April 24, 2025

Ever thought, “There’s no way in hell I could run a webinar”?If the idea of live teaching, pitching, or even showing up on Zoom makes your armpits sweat, this episode is for you. We’re pulling back the curtain on webinars—what…

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5 Course Platforms Therapists Love

5 Course Platforms Therapists Love (and How to Choose the Right One for You)

By Hayley Kelly | April 24, 2025

Ever stared at your course platform and thought, “What in fresh hell is this?!” If the idea of choosing the right tech stack for your online program makes you want to throw your laptop out the window, this episode is for you.…

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How to Use Tapping to Finally Move Forward with Dr. Peta Stapleton

Why You’re Still Stuck (And How to Use Tapping to Finally Move Forward) with Dr. Peta Stapleton

By Hayley Kelly | April 10, 2025

Ever feel like you’re doing all the “right” things—planning, learning, dreaming big—but you still can’t seem to move forward? You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re likely stuck in a very real nervous system response… and no amount of strategy…

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Say No Without the Guilt

Should You Say Yes to Guest Speaking Gigs? How to Price, Protect Your Energy, and Say No Without the Guilt

By Hayley Kelly | April 10, 2025

Ever been asked to do a quick guest presentation—only to find yourself buried in hours of prep, stressing over pricing, and wondering if it was even worth it? If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting visibility and honouring your energy and expertise,…

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Creating a Course That Feels Worth It

The Secret to Creating a Course That Feels Worth It (Without Overdelivering)

By Hayley Kelly | April 3, 2025

Ever feel like you’ve crammed absolutely EVERYTHING into your online course because you’re afraid it’s not enough? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest challenges therapists face when creating online programs – overdelivering to…

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Name My Online Program

What Should I Name My Online Program? (And Why You’re Probably Overthinking It)

By Hayley Kelly | April 3, 2025

Ever find yourself staring at a blank page, trying to name your online program and getting absolutely nowhere? You’re not alone! In this mini-episode, I’m tackling one of the most common questions therapists ask when creating their first online program.…

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Online Course Will Cure Your Burnout?

Think an Online Course Will Cure Your Burnout? Think Again.

By Hayley Kelly | March 27, 2025

Ever find yourself escaping the burnout of 1:1 clinical work, only to accidentally build the exact same stressful environment online? Trust me, I’ve been there—done that—got the damn t-shirt. In this Unmasked Monthly Musing, I’m getting totally real with you…

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The Psychology of Pricing

The Psychology of Pricing: How to Charge What Your Online Program is Actually Worth

By Hayley Kelly | March 27, 2025

Are you struggling to price your online program with confidence? Do you second-guess yourself when setting price points, even though you KNOW your content delivers incredible transformation? In this value-packed episode, I’m diving deep into the psychology behind pricing your…

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From Plateau to Profit

From Plateau to Profit: How to Scale Your Online Program Without Burning Out

By Hayley Kelly | March 20, 2025

Have you launched your online program, gained some traction, but now find yourself stuck in a frustrating plateau? You’re not alone—welcome to what I call “The Messy Middle.” In this raw, unfiltered episode, I’m breaking down the awkward growth phase…

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Pricing Your Online Program

Pricing Your Online Program: The Exact Numbers Therapists Are Charging in 2025

By Hayley Kelly | March 20, 2025

Pricing your online program shouldn’t be a shot in the dark—and yet for so many therapists, it’s the most anxiety-inducing part of the creation process. If you’ve ever stared at that empty price box wondering what the hell to charge…

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Conversation About Spirituality

The Conversation About Spirituality Therapists Are Afraid to Have (But Need To) with Tatiana Da Silva

By Hayley Kelly | March 13, 2025

As we head into 2025, I’m noticing something fascinating happening in our field – this quiet but powerful shift where therapists are finally starting to talk about the elephant in the room: spirituality. And honestly? It’s about bloody time. I…

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[By Popular Demand] The Science & Power of EFT with Dr. Peta Stapleton

By Hayley Kelly | February 20, 2025

Ever heard of tapping (EFT) and wondered if it’s actually backed by science? Or maybe you’ve been curious about how therapists can integrate it into their work for better client outcomes (and to prevent burnout for themselves)? By popular demand, we’re re-releasing…

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[By Popular Demand] The Ethical Roadmap – 3 Must-Know Considerations for Therapists Creating Online Programs

By Hayley Kelly | February 20, 2025

By Popular Demand: The Ethical Roadmap – 3 Must-Know Considerations for Therapists Creating Online Programs Thinking about launching an online program but feeling overwhelmed by the ethical and legal considerations? You’re not alone. As therapists, stepping beyond the therapy room means…

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[WORKSHOP] Nail Your Profitable & Impactful Online Program Idea

By Hayley Kelly | February 14, 2025

Let’s talk about something that’s been keeping me up at night. I keep seeing incredible therapists – with years of experience, unbelievable client success stories, and so much wisdom to share – completely stuck in the “someday” trap of creating…

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The Truth About Fear: Why Brilliant Therapists Struggle to Launch Online Programs (& How to Change That)

By Hayley Kelly | February 14, 2025

Look, let’s talk about something that’s been driving me crazy. I keep seeing brilliant therapists – with incredible expertise, amazing programs ready to go – completely stuck in fear. And you know what’s fascinating? When we look at the psychology…

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3 Therapists Share Their Journey

3 Therapists Share Their Journey: Real Talk About Creating Your First Online Program

By Hayley Kelly | February 6, 2025

Ever wondered what really happens when you take your therapy expertise beyond the consulting room? Today I’m sitting down with three incredible therapists who’ve recently launched their first online programs to share the real, raw truth about transforming clinical skills…

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Creating Course Content as a Therapist

Creating Course Content as a Therapist: Why You’re Already an Expert (Even If You Don’t Know It Yet)

By Hayley Kelly | February 6, 2025

Ever caught yourself thinking “I know I could help more people with an online program, but how the hell do I actually create the content?” You’re going to LOVE this episode. Today I’m pulling back the curtain on the framework…

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Launch Your First Course as a Therapist

How to Launch Your First Course as a Therapist (Without Having to Post on Social Media Everyday!)

By Hayley Kelly | January 30, 2025

Creating your first course as a therapist doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or impossible. If you’ve been stuck in “Where do I even start?” mode—this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m breaking down my Incu-BETA Framework, a simple, ethical, and stress-free…

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Use AI to Validate Your Course Idea

How to Use AI to Validate Your Course Idea in Minutes (Even If You’re Not Tech-Savvy)

By Hayley Kelly | January 28, 2025

Creating a course doesn’t have to feel like a guessing game or a late-night panic Googling session. If you’ve been wondering, “Is this course idea even worth pursuing?” or “Where do I even start?”—this episode is for you. In today’s…

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5 Mistakes Therapists Make When Creating

The 5 Mistakes Therapists Make When Creating Their First Online Program—and How to Avoid Them

By Hayley Kelly | January 23, 2025

Creating your first online program as a therapist doesn’t have to be overwhelming or confusing. If you’ve ever thought, “Where do I even start?” or “Am I ready for this?”—this episode is for you! In today’s conversation, I’m unpacking the five most common…

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Questioning If You’re ‘Expert’ Enough

Questioning If You’re ‘Expert’ Enough to Create an Online Program? Here’s How You Can Tell

By Hayley Kelly | January 23, 2025

Creating an online program as a therapist might seem daunting, but let me tell you—it’s 100% doable, even if you’re starting from scratch! If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Am I really expert enough to do this?” I’m here to…

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Deepen Your Therapeutic Impact

How to Deepen Your Therapeutic Impact and Sell Out Your First Online Program, with Tania Kalkidis

By Hayley Kelly | January 16, 2025

Creating a thriving online program as a therapist might seem like a daunting task, but today’s episode is proof that it’s absolutely achievable—even if you’re starting from scratch. Meet Tania Kalkidis, a seasoned clinical psychologist and psychotherapist who transformed her…

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Ethically Manage Dual Relationships

How to Ethically Manage Dual Relationships When Creating Online Programs as a Therapist

By Hayley Kelly | January 16, 2025

Creating online programs can feel like a dream come true—scaling your impact, reaching more people, and building a thriving business. But let’s face it: as therapists, we face unique challenges that most business coaches can’t help us navigate. Enter the…

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Break Free from Burnout in 2025

Break Free from Burnout in 2025: How to Build a Profitable Therapy Practice That Works for You

By Hayley Kelly | January 9, 2025

Well, my friends, buckle up because this episode is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed! If you’ve been feeling stuck, burned out, or like your therapy practice is running your life instead of the other way around, this…

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Anti-BS Guide to Your 2025 Vision

Unmasked Monthly Musings: The Anti-BS Guide to Your 2025 Vision (Plus My Raw + Real 2024 Reflection)

By Hayley Kelly | December 19, 2024

Well, my friends, grab your tissues and your notebooks because this isn’t your typical end-of-year reflection episode! If you’re ready for some raw honesty about what it really takes to scale your impact as a therapist entrepreneur, this episode is…

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Is Your Niche Sabotaging Your Sales

Is Your Niche Sabotaging Your Sales? 5 Red Flags You Can’t Ignore (And How to Fix Them)

By Hayley Kelly | December 19, 2024

Holy moly, my friend – if you’ve got an incredible online program but the sales just aren’t happening, this episode is going to be a game-changer for you! In this value-packed mini episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the exact signs…

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Future of Mental Health

What’s Next for Therapy? How to Prepare Your Practice for the Future of Mental Health

By Hayley Kelly | December 12, 2024

As we head into 2025, the mental health field is evolving faster than ever before—and with these changes come incredible opportunities for growth, innovation, and sustainability in your practice. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on Mental Health 3.0—the…

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Therapists Hit An Income Ceiling

The #1 Reason Therapists Hit An Income Ceiling – And How to Bust Through It

By Hayley Kelly | December 12, 2024

What’s holding you back from earning more as a therapist? Spoiler alert: It’s not just the system – it’s your mindset. As therapists, we’ve been conditioned to believe that financial sacrifice equals integrity. That earning more means losing touch with…

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How to Build a High-Performing Team on a Budget with Paula Maidens

By Hayley Kelly | December 5, 2024

Feeling stuck trying to grow your team without breaking the bank? Here’s how to hire smart, delegate with confidence, and build a thriving business you love. My friend, let’s talk about a topic that so many therapists-turned-entrepreneurs face: how to…

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Judged and Criticized? How to Thrive in a Competitive Industry

By Hayley Kelly | December 5, 2024

Feeling stuck under the weight of judgment and criticism? Here’s how to keep showing up, stay focused on your mission, and turn negativity into momentum. My friend, let’s have an honest heart-to-heart about something that stops so many therapists in…

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Selling Your Online Program

Master Your Message: The Secret Sauce to Selling Your Online Program

By Hayley Kelly | November 28, 2024

Messaging is the key to unlocking sales, connection, and impact for your online program. Are you ready to master it? Here’s the deal: You could have the most life-changing online program in the world, but if your messaging isn’t clear,…

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Leave 1:1 Therapy Work

Guilt, Growth, and Goodbye: What to Do When You’re Ready to Leave 1:1 Therapy Work

By Hayley Kelly | November 28, 2024

Ever felt a whisper in your heart telling you that being a therapist doesn’t feel like the perfect fit anymore? Or maybe you’ve wrestled with the guilt and shame of wanting to step away from 1:1 therapy work, wondering what…

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Instagram for Therapists

Instagram for Therapists: How to Build Your Audience and Fill Your Programs with Emily Masterson

By Hayley Kelly | November 21, 2024

Ever feel like Instagram is just not made for therapists? Like it’s all trends, dances, and influencers, while you’re here trying to connect with real people who need your help? You’re not alone. So many therapists feel overwhelmed by Instagram…

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Wanting to Earn More Money

Is Wanting to Earn More Money as a Therapist Really Greedy?

By Hayley Kelly | November 21, 2024

Ever felt a twinge of guilt or shame for wanting to earn more money in your practice? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most pervasive and limiting beliefs in the therapy world: the idea that…

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Memberships 101: How to Create

Memberships 101: How to Create Sustainable Income and Deeper Connections with Your Clients

By Hayley Kelly | November 14, 2024

Ever thought about adding a membership model to your business but aren’t sure where to start or what it really takes? This episode dives deep into why memberships are a powerful way for therapists to create sustainable, recurring revenue —…

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Make Your Students Love

The 4-Step Formula to Make Your Students Love and Complete Your Course

By Hayley Kelly | November 14, 2024

Ever feel like you’re pouring all your energy into creating an online program, but you’re still wondering if it’s truly helping your students get the results they signed up for? In today’s episode, we’re diving into strategies that make a…

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Turn Your Expertise into Visibility: How Therapists Can Leverage PR to Reach More People with Clare Rowe

By Hayley Kelly | November 7, 2024

Ever wondered how to take your expertise beyond the therapy room and into the media spotlight? Today’s episode with Clare Rowe is packed with actionable insights on how therapists can get into PR and media to expand their impact and…

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3 Beliefs That Built My Million-Dollar Course (And How They Can Work for You)

By Hayley Kelly | November 7, 2024

Have you ever felt like there’s a voice in your head that loves to point out all the reasons why you shouldn’t go after something big? Yeah, me too. That voice is often loud, full of doubt, and sometimes tries…

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High-Achieving & Neurodivergent: Thriving Beyond the Diagnosis with Johanna Badenhorst

By Hayley Kelly | October 31, 2024

In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, I’m thrilled to bring you an incredibly special episode that’s close to my heart. Today, I’m joined by Johanna Badenhorst, a psychologist and ADHD coach who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, just…

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Your Clients Need You

The Hidden Clues Your Clients Need You to Create an Online Program

By Hayley Kelly | October 31, 2024

Are you constantly running into the same client challenges, managing never-ending waitlists, or repeating the same foundational lessons? It might be time to create an online program to meet your clients’ growing needs—and maximize your impact. In this episode, I…

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How Therapists Can Use Quizzes

Quizzes Made Easy: How Therapists Can Use Quizzes to Fill their Online Programs with Lindsay Roberts

By Hayley Kelly | October 24, 2024

If you’re looking for an engaging way to grow your email list, connect with your ideal clients, and increase sales for your online programs, this episode is a must-listen! I’m joined by quiz expert Lindsay Roberts, who shares how therapists…

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Make More Money From Your Online Program

3 Easy Ways to Make More Money From Your Online Program

By Hayley Kelly | October 24, 2024

Have you launched an online program and wondered if there’s a way to maximize your income without overhauling what’s already working? You’re not alone! Many therapists are looking for simple, effective ways to increase revenue while still delivering powerful results.…

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The Million Seen Movement

The Million Seen Movement: Making an Impact for Those with Invisible Conditions with Nichi Morrin

By Hayley Kelly | October 17, 2024

From Invisible to Invincible: Nichi Morrin’s Mission to Empower Those with Invisible Conditions Have you ever felt unseen or misunderstood because of an invisible condition? Or perhaps you’re a therapist wondering how you can make a difference for clients who…

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Online Program as Powerful as 1:1 Therapy

Is an Online Program as Powerful as 1:1 Therapy? What You Need to Know

By Hayley Kelly | October 17, 2024

Can an Online Program Really Be as Transformational as 1:1 Therapy? Have you ever wondered if an online program could deliver the same depth of transformation as working 1:1 with a therapist? You’re not alone. Many therapists are hesitant to…

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Grow a Values-Driven Program

Marketing Made Simple: Strategies Therapists Need to Grow a Values-Driven Program

By Hayley Kelly | October 10, 2024

Marketing 101 for Therapists: Overcoming Common Hurdles to Build and Grow Your Online Program Feeling overwhelmed by marketing? You’re not alone! Marketing can feel especially challenging for therapists who are used to connecting one-on-one and want to maintain values-aligned, ethical…

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Get Focused and See Success

Overwhelmed with Ideas? The One Strategy You Need to Get Focused and See Success

By Hayley Kelly | October 10, 2024

Do you find yourself chasing new ideas all the time, only to leave them unfinished? If you’re a therapist looking to expand your practice, you might be battling a case of “too-many-idea-itis.” But there’s a simple antidote: F.O.C.U.S., or “Follow…

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Should You Run a Retreat?

Should You Run a Retreat? The Good, the Bad, and What No One Tells You

By Hayley Kelly | October 3, 2024

Have you ever dreamt of running a retreat with your dream clients, in an exotic location, and creating a life-changing experience? You’re not alone—so many therapists are drawn to the idea of hosting retreats. But, before you dive in, let’s…

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Lessons on Building a Team

[Unmasked Monthly Musing] From Solopreneur to CEO: My Top Lessons on Building a Team That Scales

By Hayley Kelly | September 26, 2024

You’ve been running your business solo, handling every task yourself—but now you’re ready to take the next big step: building a team. In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my hiring journey in a special “Unmasked Monthly Musing” episode. From…

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AI Hacks Every Therapist Needs to Know

AI Hacks Every Therapist Needs to Know to Save Time and Scale Their Business with Rick Mulready

By Hayley Kelly | September 19, 2024

You’ve been hearing all the buzz about AI and how it can revolutionize businesses, but as a therapist building an online program, you’re wondering—how does this apply to me? Well, today’s episode is exactly what you need! I’m not exaggerating…

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Practice That Breaks All the Rules

Scaling With Soul – How Dr. Catherine Hart Built a Practice That Breaks All the Rules

If you’ve ever thought “scaling means selling out” or “growing a team means burning out,” Dr. Catherine Hart is about to prove you wrong. She’s built a 35-person psychology practice across five sites with a salaried employment model that actually retains clinicians—and she did it by breaking every rule. In this episode, I’m talking with…
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Boundaries That Stop Business Burnout

The 4 Boundaries That Stop Business Burnout

If your business feels like it’s draining you instead of filling you up, you’re probably recreating the same patterns from therapy practice that burned you out in the first place. The endless availability, saying yes to everyone, undercharging out of guilt, and the resentment that builds when you’re trying to be generous but running on…
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7 Lies Keeping Therapists Broke

The 7 Lies Keeping Therapists Broke and Burned Out

“You just need more self-care.” That’s what I kept hearing when I was burnt out, seeing 30+ clients a week, barely breaking even. I tried bath bombs, meditation apps, yoga breaks. None of it worked. Because the problem wasn’t my self-care routine. It was the business model. In this episode, I’m dismantling the 7 lies…
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Sobriety Taught Me About Doing Business Differently

What Sobriety Taught Me About Doing Business Differently

For 12 months, I’ve been sober, and until a recent doctor’s appointment, I’d completely forgotten. No countdown. No recovery story. No before-and-after moment. Just life, without alcohol. When my doctor asked, “None? Not even socially?” and looked at me like I’d just confessed a crime, something clicked. His disbelief wasn’t about alcohol — it was about the…
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Don't Want to Be Salesy

Why ‘I Don’t Want to Be Salesy’ Is Keeping You From Serving

In this episode, I’m tackling one of the biggest fears holding therapists back from building sustainable online practices: the terror of being “too salesy.” If you’ve ever frozen at the end of a webinar, mumbled through your offer, or avoided pitching your program altogether because you’re worried about pressuring people who’ve already been through so…
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Turning Grief into Purpose

Turning Grief into Purpose with Kimberly Stevens

After losing her teenage son Ethan to T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, psychologist Kimberly Stevens faced the unthinkable — and chose to transform her grief into something that would help thousands of others. In this conversation, Kimberly shares the story behind Kids Connecting Parents, an app she created to help bereaved parents find local, peer-based connection and…
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My Mental Health Crisis

The Story I’ve Never Told: My Mental Health Crisis

For 230 episodes, I’ve referenced my “kitchen floor moment” without telling you the full story. After interviewing psychologist Kimberly Stevens about transforming her grief into purpose, I realized: if I’m asking therapists to be brave enough to step outside broken systems, I need to be brave enough to tell you why it matters so much…
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Breaking the Unspoken Rules

Breaking the Unspoken Rules: Prof. Nick Titov on the Future of Therapy

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Professor Nick Titov—a giant in digital mental health and founder of MindSpot, Australia’s leading digital psychology service that has reached over 250,000 Australians. If you’ve ever wondered whether therapy has to look the way it’s always looked, this conversation will shake up everything you thought you knew. Nick isn’t just…
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Taboo Things with Laura Lee

Let’s Talk About Sex (Online): Navigating the Ethics, Fear & Freedom of Being a Therapist Who Talks About Taboo Things with Laura Lee

In this episode, I’m sitting down with the bold, brilliant, and whip-smart Laura Lee – a psychologist, sexologist, coach, and the founder of Blue Space Psychology – to dive into what it actually takes to talk about sex online as a regulated health professional. Laura’s work lives at the intersection of mental health, sex, and relationships. And let’s just say, that…
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Creating Their First Programs

“What If I Get It Wrong?” Two Therapists on Doubt, Fear, and Creating Their First Programs

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Alice Ayliffe and Elise Cassidy — two incredible therapists and Incubator graduates — to explore what it really looks like to move beyond the 1:1 model and create programs that change lives. If you’ve ever wondered, Where do I even start? Will anyone want what I create? What if I get it wrong? — this conversation…
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Years of Clinical Expertise

Years of Clinical Expertise & A PhD, Zero Clue How to Turn it into an Online Program – Dr. Sam Casey’s Story

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Sam Casey, founder of the Play Prescription Method, to explore one of the most common challenges therapists face: having an encyclopedia of knowledge but feeling completely stuck when it comes to packaging it into something teachable. If you’ve ever felt paralysed by your own expertise, this conversation is…
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Business Coaching Doesn’t Work for Therapists

The Hidden Reason Business Coaching Doesn’t Work for Therapists

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most frustrating realities therapists face when trying to build online programs: traditional business advice simply doesn’t work for us. You’ve probably felt it — you join a business webinar or invest in a coaching program, and halfway through you realise: this doesn’t fit. The strategies feel pushy, unsafe, or…
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Grind in 1:1 or Walk Away Completely

“I Can’t Keep Doing This”: Why You Don’t Have to Grind in 1:1 or Walk Away Completely

In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most painful myths therapists buy into: the belief that your only options are to keep grinding in 1:1 sessions until you collapse, or burn your practice down and walk away completely. Maybe you’ve felt it too — cancelling family dinners because of client demand, fantasising about…
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Great Idea and Great Program

The Gap Between Great Idea and Great Program (And Why Most Therapists Never Cross It)

In this episode, I’m talking about the invisible wall that stops most therapists from turning their brilliant program ideas into actual programs. You know the one – you’ve got this amazing concept that could genuinely help people, but every time you sit down to build it, you just… stare at the screen. Most therapists think…
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Anti-Hustle Guide to Building Programs

The Anti-Hustle Guide to Building Programs That Actually Sell

In this episode, I’m dismantling the biggest myth therapists believe about creating online programs — that building one will just add more hustle and burnout to your already overwhelming life. We’re no longer in the early days when therapists could assume that more hours worked equals more value delivered. Today’s most successful therapist-entrepreneurs are rejecting…
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A Week in My Life

A Week in My Life After Stepping Away from Back-to-Back Sessions

If you’ve been feeling burned out by back-to-back sessions, wondering if the only way to help people is to keep adding more clients to your calendar — you’re not alone. This episode pulls back the curtain on what life can look like when you step beyond the traditional therapy chair. I’m sharing a real, unfiltered…
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Future-Ready Therapist

Future-Ready Therapist: The Competencies That Will Define Our Profession

If you’ve been feeling incredibly skilled at individual therapy but somehow underprepared for what mental health delivery actually looks like in 2025 – you’re not alone. This episode addresses the growing disconnect between traditional therapy training and the evolving mental health landscape worldwide. I’m breaking down why qualified therapists globally can’t meet the exploding demand…
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Call for Innovation and Advocacy with Sahra O'Doherty

The Profession Under Threat: A Call for Innovation and Advocacy with Sahra O’Doherty

If you’ve been feeling like our profession is under siege, you’re not imagining it. This episode dives deep into the systemic challenges facing Australian therapists and why staying silent is no longer an option. I’m sitting down with Sahra O’Doherty, President of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPI), for a conversation that will change how…
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Overthinking Your Online Program Ideas

Stop Overthinking Your Online Program Ideas: The Simple Filter That Cuts Through Analysis Paralysis

If you have 17 half-baked course ideas sitting in a Google doc but can’t choose which one to build, you’re not just procrastinating—you’re missing out on income and impact while your expertise sits unused. You’ve got brilliant insights and could help so many people. But when you can’t decide between stress management for healthcare workers,…
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To Niche or Not to Niche

To Niche or Not to Niche: Why “Helping Everyone” Is Helping No One

The hard truth: If you’re trying to help everyone with your online program, you’re actually helping no one—and it’s killing your business before it even starts. You’ve got years of training and could help SO many people. But when you try to market to “everyone,” your message becomes so vanilla that nobody feels seen. Those perfect…
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Everything Feels Like Too Much

When Everything Feels Like Too Much (And Why That’s Actually Information)

The online space keeps changing the rules the second you’ve figured them out. New algorithms, platform updates, economic uncertainty, and the constant pressure to keep up while holding space for clients—it’s overwhelming, and it’s real. But what if I told you that feeling like “everything is too much” isn’t a sign you’re failing? What if…
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Ethical Marketing for Therapists

Not Selling Out: Ethical Marketing for Therapists

The marketing world feels gross because most of it IS gross. But what if I told you that ethical marketing isn’t just possible—it’s actually your secret weapon as a therapist? While other industries scramble to add “authenticity” to their marketing playbook, you’ve been practicing it your entire career. You already know how to influence ethically,…
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Colleagues Attack Your Marketing

When Colleagues Attack Your Marketing (And Why That’s Actually Good News)

You launched your program. Finally getting visible. Then it happens—colleagues start questioning your marketing, your methods, your motives. That knot in your stomach when you see posts criticising “aggressive marketing tactics” in professional groups? Wondering if they’re talking about YOU? Here’s what nobody tells you: when you do things differently, people don’t react well. Not…
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AI Just Killed the Course Industry

AI Just Killed the Course Industry (And Why Therapists Should Celebrate)

The digital course world just got turned upside down. While course creators panic about AI making their businesses obsolete, therapists have a massive opportunity—if they act fast. The AI education market is exploding from $5.88 billion to $32 billion by 2030. Course creation now takes hours instead of months. Your future students already expect AI-powered,…
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Your Waitlist Isn't Success

Why Your Waitlist Isn’t Success: A Conversation That Broke Me Open

You’ve built your dream practice. You’re booked solid. People are telling you “You’ve made it!” because you have 52 people on your waitlist. But instead of feeling successful, you’re drowning. You wake up at 3am thinking about all the people you can’t help. You feel guilty every time you take a day off. You’re starting…
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Growing Alongside Your Dreams: How Motherhood Expands (Not Limits) Your Ambition with Lily Jimenez

You’ve built the business. Maybe you’ve launched your first program. People are buying. Results are happening. But instead of feeling liberated, you’re staring at your toddler’s naptime thinking: “I have exactly 90 minutes to move the needle on my empire… no pressure.” Maybe you think successful entrepreneurship means choosing between being a present mom or a…
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A Real‑Time Lesson in Adaptability

When the Plan Changes: A Real‑Time Lesson in Adaptability

You’ve created your goals for the year, you have everything planned out. You know when all of your items need to be completed. But you don’t seem to be making any progress. You cannot reach these goals. Life throws up unexpected items to derail your plan. What if you were given permission to adapt, to…
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LinkedIn for Therapists: How to Build Your Professional Presence in Just 15 Minutes a Day with Brenda Meller

You’ve been avoiding it, haven’t you? That little blue LinkedIn notification sitting in your email inbox, taunting you with connection requests you never respond to. Maybe you think LinkedIn is just for corporate salespeople in suits, not compassionate healers like you. Maybe you’ve tried posting once or twice, felt like a fraud trying to “market…
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Future-Proof Your Practice: 3 Shifts Therapists Can’t Afford to Ignore

You’ve felt it, haven’t you? That creeping realization that the therapy world you trained for is disappearing faster than you can adapt. Maybe you’ve watched TikTok “healers” with zero qualifications book out $2000 programs while you’re drowning in twelve-month waitlists and Medicare paperwork. Maybe you’ve seen colleagues burn out, leave the profession, or settle for…
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What Happens When Therapists Speak Up

I Got Banned from LinkedIn…. Twice: What Happens When Therapists Speak Up

You’ve been feeling it too, haven’t you? That sense that something is deeply wrong with our mental health system. Maybe you’ve drafted posts about impossible caseloads or regulations that harm more than they help. But every time you go to hit publish, you stop. What if this gets back to my employer? What if speaking up…
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How to Stay Visible

How to Stay Visible (Even When You’re Terrified of Being Reported)

You’ve created an incredible program. You have valuable insights to share. You know your work could help so many people. But every time you go to hit ‘publish’ on that post about your offer, you freeze. What if someone reports me? What if I say the wrong thing? What if this puts my registration at…
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Ethics of Psychedelic Therapy with Dori Lewis

The Science and Ethics of Psychedelic Therapy: What Every Therapist Needs to Know, with Dori Lewis

A 19-year-old client sits on his couch staring at a wall for 8 hours a day. He’s been in therapy for two years. He’s planned his suicide for his 20th birthday. Traditional therapy isn’t working. Three ketamine sessions later, he’s dating someone, has a job, and is learning to snowboard. This isn’t a miracle story.…
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therapy low-cost mini offer

How to Create Low-Cost Mini Offers That Turn Strangers Into High-Ticket Clients

You’ve launched your signature program. You know it works. But there’s a massive gap between people saying “I’m interested” and actually pulling out their credit card for $2,000. What if there’s a way to bridge that gap—not by discounting your course—but by creating “quick win offers” that actually make people MORE likely to buy your…
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Mental Health 3.0

970 Million People Need Help & We Only Have 1 Million Therapists Worldwide – The Math Is Broken

The system you dedicated your career to was designed wrong from the beginning. Not broken — designed wrong. 970 million people globally need mental health support. We have approximately 1 million mental health professionals. The math isn’t just broken — it reveals a system that was never built to serve the people who need it most.…
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mental health system broken

The Quiet Revolution Already Happening (And Three Ways to Join It Today)

You were trained to stay quiet. To follow rules written for a world that no longer exists. To accept that your expertise should be sanitized into beige compliance. But what if everything you’ve been told about “staying safe” is actually keeping you small? In this raw, unfiltered episode, I pull back the curtain on what…
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psychology to business transition

From 190-Person Waitlist to Million-Dollar Boardroom Decisions with Carly Fisher

You were trained to think psychology equals therapy chair. To believe “business skills” are something other people have. To accept that your expertise stops at the consulting room door. But what if everything you’ve been told about your limitations is wrong? In this game-changing conversation, I sit down with Carly Fisher — registered psychologist, government…
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mental health system broken

Why I Can’t Stay Quiet Anymore: What Our Mental Health System Isn’t Ready to Face

You were trained to be ethical. To follow the rules. To keep yourself out of the spotlight and let the system guide the way. But what happens when the system itself is no longer fit for purpose? In this milestone episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a truth I’ve been sitting with for a…
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Therapist fear of success

The Real Reason You’re Avoiding Visibility, Higher Pricing, and Growth

Ever find yourself sabotaging your own success the moment things start working? Yeah, I see you there – saying no to opportunities that could expand your reach, undercharging like it’s a badge of honor, or suddenly deciding your perfectly good program needs to be “better” before you can launch it. Here’s the thing nobody talks…
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therapist business leadership

[MINI-SERIES: From Therapist to Visionary] Why You Are the Biggest Thing Holding Your Business Back (And How to Change It)

It’s 8 PM. You finished seeing clients hours ago, but you’re still at your computer responding to course emails, updating social media, and planning next quarter’s strategy. Every decision runs through you. Every problem lands on your desk. Your business literally cannot breathe without you. If that sounds familiar—if you’ve become the center of everything…
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ethical scaling for therapists

[MINI-SERIES: From Therapist to Visionary] Scaling Your Impact Without Compromising Your Values or Selling Out

You want to grow. You want to reach more people, serve more deeply, make your work financially sustainable. But not if it costs your values. Not if it fries your nervous system. Not if it costs your soul. If you’ve ever watched other practitioners scale their businesses and thought, “I want to grow, but not…
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Making Decisions Without Burning Out

[MINI-SERIES: From Therapist to Visionary] Therapist CEO: Making Decisions Without Burning Out

Your calendar is overwhelming. Your nervous system is fried. Every decision – from what email to send to whether you should hire someone – feels exhausting. And every piece of business advice tells you to “step into your CEO energy” or “think like a boss”… but that feels completely wrong in your body. What if…
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From Therapist to Visionary Part 1

[MINI-SERIES: From Therapist to Visionary] You’ve Built the Program. Now What?

You did it. You mapped the modules. Built the curriculum. Maybe even sold out your first launch.Your course, program, or offer is live—and people actually bought it. So… why do you feel so weird? If you’re standing in that liminal space between relief and restlessness, pride and paralysis—you’re not broken. You’re expanding. This episode kicks…
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Online Programs Need a Community

Why Most Online Programs Need a Community – And How to Create One That Doesn’t Drain You

You’ve built your course. Your modules are mapped, your portal’s prepped, your curriculum is solid. And then someone asks: “So… where’s the community space?” Cue the existential spiral. Because as a therapist, “community” doesn’t just mean “extra feature.” It means emotional responsibility. Boundary navigation. And the very real possibility that you’ll end up holding space you never consented to.…
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The Truth About Evergreen vs. Live Courses

Passive Income or Pipe Dream? The Truth About Evergreen vs. Live Courses for Therapists

It starts off sounding perfect. Create a course once. Let it sell itself. Finally step off the therapy treadmill and wake up to payment notifications instead of a full caseload. But what no one tells you? Most therapists who try that route end up with a silent checkout page and a whole lot of self-doubt.…
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Facebook Group to Grow Your Audience

Should You Start a Facebook Group to Grow Your Audience? Here’s What I’d Tell Any Therapist

So… someone told you to start a Facebook group to grow your audience. And you did it.You picked a cute name. Made a welcome post. Maybe even went live (sweating bullets but pretending it was chill).And then… crickets.Or worse – an entire digital ghost town of lurkers, silent members, and zero sales. If that’s you…
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