Hi, I'm Kym Tolson, and I'm the traveling therapist. It's my passion to teach therapists how to navigate online private practices and multiple income streams so they can travel the world. I'm a digital nomad. With a virtual insurance based private therapy practice and a multi six figure coaching business. I'm obsessed with entrepreneurship and developing tools that can help therapists live an adventurous lifestyle. In this podcast, I will discuss my journey as a digital nomad. I'll chat with ...
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🌐 Welcome to "Run Your Private Practice with AI" – the ultimate podcast for therapists seeking to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence in their practices. Hosted by Kym Tolson, a seasoned therapist, and AI aficionado. This series is your gateway to a world where technology and therapy converge. Each episode of "Run Your Private Practice with AI" is a treasure trove of insights, demystifying AI and bringing it into the realm of therapy with flair and finesse. Kym, with her unique blen ...
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Continuing Education for mental health counselors, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, and social workers. Get a year of unlimited CE audio courses (aka Podcourses) at a single affordable price with The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard, accredited by NBCC. Designed for flexibility and convenience, Podcourses enable therapists and counselors to engage in learning anytime and anywhere - no need to sit for hours watching recorded trainings. These audio-based ...
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How Therapists Can Use AI Right Now: Tools, Trends & What's Coming with Kym Tolson | marketing | private practice | mental health chatbots
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33:48Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. I'm thrilled to welcome back my good friend and brilliant multi-pass…
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195. The Five-Step Scaling Method for Therapists with Nicole McCance
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25:49If you’ve been craving more freedom in your business, this episode is going to land in such a helpful way. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Nicole McCance about how she built and sold her group practice and now teaches therapists her five-step scaling method to create more space, ease, and possibility in their practic…
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78. Deep Research in ChatGPT for Therapists Made Simple
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11:36If you have ever felt overwhelmed trying to figure out how to position your practice online, deep research in ChatGPT can make the process so much easier. In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I walk you through how I use AI to uncover what clients are searching for and how to speak directly to their needs. You will learn how deep r…
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How to Plan Your Continuing Education, Certifications & Clinical Goals for 2026 with Lisa Mustard | Private Practice | Professional Development
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9:20I'm helping you plan your 2026 growth goals in this episode, whether that's continuing education courses, certifications, clinical skills, or supervision. If you're feeling a little unsure about where to focus next year, this is your chance to reflect, regroup, and set a clear, simple direction for your professional development. I'll walk you throu…
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77. AppSumo Deals for Therapists You Should Grab Today
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12:31If you love exploring AppSumo deals for therapists, this episode is going to inspire you with fresh ideas. In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I share the tools I am using right now from AppSumo, including Greta, Manus, and other AI platforms that help me build web apps, streamline tasks, and simplify the way I present my offers. …
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194. Supporting Future Clinicians Through Online Tutoring with Dr. Pam Turner
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30:33Online tutoring has become such a lifeline for therapists trying to navigate the pressure of licensure exams, especially when traditional studying just isn’t enough. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Dr. Pam Turner about her journey from clinician and professor to running a thriving online tutoring company that helps t…
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How Therapists Can Create CE Courses: Free CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians with Lisa Mustard | continuing education | Podcourses | therapist entrepreneurship
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15:10Sponsored by Berries AI: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. In this episode of The Therapy Show, I share something I've been …
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76. How to Start Supporting Clients Through AI Job Loss
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14:26Supporting clients through AI job loss is becoming an essential part of private practice as more people worry about how AI is changing their careers. In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I talk about the real fears clients are bringing into the therapy room and how we can hold space for these shifts with compassion and practical to…
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193. Your Guide to Staying Healthy While Traveling with Tess Cheng
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27:50Staying healthy while traveling can feel almost impossible when you're constantly hopping between countries, Airbnbs, or time zones. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with certified health and wellness coach Tess Cheng about how she helps people create sustainable routines no matter where they land. Tess brings over 13 year…
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192. Breaking Free from Perfectionism and Redefining Therapy Work with Bianca Hughes
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30:17Ever felt like perfectionism is running your life? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Bianca Hughes about breaking free from perfectionism and how a bold sabbatical completely shifted her mindset. Bianca opens up about selling her house, buying a one-way ticket to Bali, and reconnecting with herself through deep rest, j…
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75. The Big Black Friday AI Giveaway Your Practice Needs
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7:34Have you ever wished you could bring more AI support into your practice without spending a ton of money? In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I share a brand new Black Friday AI giveaway created to help you access powerful tools that streamline your workflow, automate your systems, and make your practice easier to manage. This Blac…
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191. How Building a Group Practice Created Freedom with Julia Nepini
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24:40Building a group practice isn’t just about scaling your business; it’s about creating freedom. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Julia Nepini about how she built her thriving group practice from the ground up and learned to confidently step away, travel the world, and still keep everything running smoothly. Julia share…
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74. The Easiest Way to Scale Your Private Practice with AI
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13:58If you’ve been trying to figure out how to balance client work, admin tasks, and still find time to grow your business, this episode is for you. In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I’m sharing how to scale your private practice with AI by moving beyond the one-to-one therapy model. I’ll walk you through the exact tools and systems…
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Turning Podcasts into Continuing Education Courses: Dr. Tobin Richardson's Journey with Save the Therapist | therapist entrepreneurship | affordable CEUs for therapists | professional development
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31:15Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm thrilled to chat with Dr. T…
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190. The Secret to Growing a Thriving Private Pay Practice with Jessica Harris
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25:04Ever wondered how to create a thriving private pay practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and the chance to travel the world? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Jessica Harris, a single mom and therapist who went from barely getting by after grad school to building (and selling!) a successful private practice. No…
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73. ChatGPT PayPal Integration: Automate Digital Sales in Your Practice
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11:31Big news is coming for online business owners! In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I’m sharing details about the upcoming ChatGPT PayPal integration launching in 2026 and what it means for therapists who sell digital products. ChatGPT and PayPal are teaming up to make in-chat purchases possible, which means users will soon be able…
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72. The New ChatGPT Atlas: What You Need to Know
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10:20The new ChatGPT Atlas browser has been getting a lot of attention lately, and I wanted to dig in to see what all the buzz is about. In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I share what I’ve learned so far about this brand-new AI browser, how it’s different from the regular ChatGPT we’ve all been using, and why so many people in the AI…
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189. Worldschooling and Therapy on the Road with Fightress Aaron
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31:50Balancing a therapy practice, parenting, and full-time travel might sound impossible, but for Fightress Aaron, it's a way of life. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with her about how her family turned a spontaneous nine-day trip to Portugal into nine unforgettable weeks, and how that experience launched their worldschoolin…
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188. How Financial Coaching Can Change Your Practice with Maren Londahl-Smidt
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27:32Do you feel like you’re working nonstop but still not getting ahead financially? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Maren Londahl-Smidt about how financial coaching can change your practice and help you actually enjoy the money you’re earning. Maren shares how she moved from burnout to a balanced lifestyle and built a b…
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71. How I Built the Thera AI Hub to Help Busy Therapists
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10:22Are you a private practice therapist who loves the idea of using AI but doesn’t have time to build it all yourself? In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I’m sharing exactly how I created the Thera AI Hub to solve that problem. Whether you're just starting your practice or ready to scale big, the hub offers done-for-you AI tools tha…
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How Podcourses Are Changing Continuing Education for Therapists with Lisa Mustard | Podcourses | therapist entrepreneurship | burnout recovery
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31:26Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE. If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. In this episode, I'm sharing my recent conversation from Between Ses…
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187. Tired of the One-on-One Model? Try One-to-Many with Carolyn Robistow
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35:48Are you feeling burnt out from one-on-one sessions? If you’ve ever wondered how to shift into something more scalable and freeing, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, we dive into one-to-many offers with Carolyn Robistow, who shares how she transitioned from a packed private practice to life on a boat, while…
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70. How to Use the Sora AI App for Content Creation
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10:09Creating content just got easier thanks to the Sora AI app. In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I walk you through how I’m using this tool to generate short, social media-ready videos, without even picking up a camera. I also share how I’m combining it with a ChatGPT-powered content machine to automate my entire content process. W…
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Counseling Men: Understanding and Supporting Men's Mental Health with Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer | Continuing Education | Podcourse | NBCC approved
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56:51PURCHASE THIS PODCOURSE! If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. In this Podcourse episode, I sit down with Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer, a licensed professional counselor, professor, and director of the …
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186. Financial Literacy and Freedom Through Travel with Jackie Curry
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27:10Ever wondered how to travel the world and feel financially secure? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, we dive into financial literacy with Jackie Curry, a therapist turned global explorer who's passionate about helping others invest and build financial independence. Jackie shares how her love of travel started at 16 and how that jo…
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69. Inside the OpenAI Therapist Network Proposal
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8:00Are therapists about to become part of a groundbreaking AI referral system? The concept of an OpenAI therapist network is gaining attention, and it's raising some big questions for the future of mental health care. In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I dive into OpenAI's potential plan to integrate a network of licensed therapists…
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68. Setting Boundaries Using AI for a Healthier Private Practice
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10:23Boundaries are one of the most essential and often challenging parts of running a private practice. Using AI can make this easier by offering tools, insights, and structure to support your time, energy, and financial policies. In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I share how AI can help therapists identify boundary issues, stay con…
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185. Why Trademarking for Therapists Matters More Than You Think with Sarah Waldbuesser
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24:05Ever wondered if trademarking for therapists is really necessary? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Sarah Waldbuesser, a lawyer who helps online business owners protect their brands and build legal foundations. Sarah breaks down exactly why trademarking your podcast, course, retreat, or coaching business might be more …
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67. Inside the Thera AI Hub: AI Tools to Streamline Your Practice
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10:55Are you tired of spending hours on admin, marketing, and content creation? The Thera AI hub might just be your new favorite tool. In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I’m sharing all the details about the upcoming launch of the Thera AI hub and how it can save you time, energy, and tech frustration. Whether you want to build your o…
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184. The Accidental World Traveler Turned Author with Pamdiana Jones
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30:43What happens when you say yes to the unexpected? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Pamdiana Jones, an accidental world traveler who turned a spontaneous “yes” into a three-year solo adventure across South Africa, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii. With just $1,200 in her bank …
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Clinical Approaches to Challenging Boys: Temperament, Executive Functioning, and Family Systems Work with Dr. Timothy Davis | continuing education | Podcourse | parenting |
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1:02:05PURCHASE THIS PODCOURSE! If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings.Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. In this Podcourse episode, I sit down with Dr. Timothy Davis, a psychologist who has spent his career working with what he calls "ch…
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183. How the Nomad Mom Club Supports Traveling Moms with Jaclyn Rubbo
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28:59Do you feel like no one understands your traveling mom lifestyle? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Jaclyn Rubbo, LMFT, a licensed trauma therapist, mom, and founder of the Nomad Mom Club, about how her postpartum experience unexpectedly launched her into the world of travel and inspired her to create a space for other…
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66. Social Media Content Creation for Therapists Made Simple
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10:21Creating consistent content for social media can be exhausting, especially when you're juggling client sessions, admin work, and everything else. But the truth is, social media content creation doesn’t have to take hours or drain your energy. In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I share how you can streamline your social media cont…
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65. The Future of AI-Native EHR for Therapists
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12:15The very first AI native EHR for therapists is on its way, and it could transform how private practice owners manage their businesses. In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I’m sharing updates about this project with Berries and how it’s designed to reduce burnout and streamline workflows. This isn’t just an EHR that stores informat…
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182. Simplifying Private Practice Operations with Brie Chrisman
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37:28Ever feel like you're flying blind when it comes to running the business side of your practice? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, we dive into private practice operations with Brie Chrisman, founder and CEO of Boss Co. Brie shares how she went from virtual assistant to leading a full-blown operations agency that supports mental he…
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How Free Speech Supports Mental Health: Dr. Chloe Carmichael on "Can I Say That?" | self-expression | cancel culture | self-censorship
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28:37🧠 Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 🗣 Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides. 💬 Solution-Focused Therapy Guide72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. If y…
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64. 5 Creative Ways to Use AI in Art Therapy
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7:33Are you an art therapist or expressive arts clinician looking for fresh inspiration? In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I’m diving into how you can use AI in art therapy to spark creativity, deepen client insights, and save time in session planning. These ideas are HIPAA-safe, imaginative, and practical enough to start using toda…
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181. Traveling Solo as a Woman? Greether Can Help with Vanessa Karel
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27:01Traveling solo as a woman can be both exciting and intimidating. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Vanessa Karel, founder of Greether, a travel tech company that connects solo female travelers with trusted local women around the world. Vanessa shares how a personal experience in Morocco led her to create a platform tha…
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Love Over Politics: How to Stay Connected When Family Disagrees with Lisa Mustard | Political Stress | Family Conflict | Family Disagreements
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11:58🧠 Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide 🗣 Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy—without taking sides. 💬 Solution-Focused Therapy Guide72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. If you…
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180. Creating Signature Therapy Groups with Kara Cruz
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30:19Are you feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or isolated in your private practice? Many of us have been there. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Kara Cruz about how she found her way out of exhaustion by creating signature therapy groups that aligned with her passion, schedule, and ideal clients. Kara shares her journey fr…
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63. Top Prompts to Build Scalable Offers for Therapists
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8:17Are you ready to break free from trading hour-for-hour in your private practice? Building scalable offers is one of the fastest ways to increase income and reduce burnout. In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I share the exact prompts and AI tools you can use to design digital products, courses, and programs that bring in income wi…
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