Best Omkari Podcasts (2024)

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Balancing Practice Building and Community Building 42:12

2M ago42:12

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In this episode we are joined by Vanessa Solis! We discuss: The privilege and cost of being authentic Creating community in private and group practice Social locations and identity-sharing The importance of a clear vision Power dynamics within therapy Premium fees —> offering free services Business development as a healing journey Resources: Join t…

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Navigating the Business of Therapy: Sliding Scales, Commodification, and Deep Healing with Paul Fugelsang 26:57

2M ago26:57

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In this episode we are joined by Paul Fugelsang! We discuss: Why Paul started a private practice Advice for new practices How Open Path began How to navigate offering sliding scale in a sustainable way The commodification of therapy Tips on starting a non-profit The importance of rest Resources: Join the community! Connect with us on Instagram. Fin…

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Creating Collective Care with Jamie Weber 38:08

3M ago38:08

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In this episode we are joined by Jamie Weber! We discuss: Grad school and oppression The origins of imposter syndrome The alleged gift of assimilation Working through money trauma with abundance Why Jamie is taking insurance Collective care in mental health Resources: Join the community! Connect with us on Instagram. Find Jamie Weber here and on In…

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From Therapist to Boundary Coach with Judy Hu 46:15

3M ago46:15

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In this episode we are joined by Judy Hu! We discuss: What a boundary coach is/does Why Judy quit taking insurance The problem with “one right way” The importance of starting from a “there’s nothing wrong with me” mindset The value of understanding oppression when contextualizing suffering How worthiness relates to boundaries Ancestral exploration …

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Micro-Activism for Therapists with Omkari Williams 41:41

4M ago41:41

41:41

In this episode, we discuss the following: What micro-activism is The different activist archetypes Accessibility in mental health How much do we really need to earn? Dignity and the beloved community The importance of communicating our humanity to each other The role of love in therapy Resources: Join the community! Connect with us on Instagram an…

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Burnout, Capitalism and Boundaries with Lynnae Brown 49:22

4M ago49:22

49:22

In this episode, we discuss the following: Inner wisdom vs. an oppressive society The real purpose of the DSM Using lived experience for connection The problem with assessments Burnout, capitalism, and recovery Should we try and change the system? Boundaries Lynnae’s personal experience with therapy and what worked Resources: Join the community! Co…

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38 | Embracing Change and Creating Space for the New 38:38

4M ago38:38

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As the Honor Your Spark theme music fades out, a wave of bittersweet emotions washes over me. It's time for a change. In this episode, I'm sharing with you about a big decision I've made related to my coaching business— which includes the podcast is going on indefinite pause. This final (for now, at least) episode is all about finding the wins—espe…

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John Pavlovitz Won't Stop Fighting for Democracy 46:53

5M ago46:53

46:53

When John Pavlovitz's new book Worth Fighting For: Finding Courage & Compassion When Cruelty is Trending, landed on my desk I was intrigued by the title. Given that trolling on socials, nastiness on the news, and day-to-day unkindness to one another seem to be the norm, there isn't any way to argue that cruelty is not the currency of the day. So a …

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37 | Exploring Neurodivergence + the Dark Side of Being an Influencer with Megan Griffith 44:04

5M ago44:04

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You’ve probably heard someone in your life say something like this (or perhaps had the thought yourself): “How is it that EVERYONE all the sudden has ADHD and autism?!” Weellll that’s not exactly any more true than saying there’s “all the sudden” a bunch of trans people around, when really they’ve always been there— just more closeted since their r…

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36 | Existentialism as a Path for Truth & Growth with Dr. Sara Kuburic (AKA @millennial.therapist) 44:43

5M ago44:43

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n a world that often feels disorienting with its speed and complexity, finding our true selves can sometimes seem like a search for a needle in a vast, shifting haystack. This quest for personal identity and authenticity was the focus of a deep and insightful conversation on my podcast Honor Your Spark, where I was recently joined by existential ps…

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35 | Own Your Career by Finding Your Power Mood with Sam DeMase 37:29

6M ago37:29

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The corporate world is not exactly known for being fair to women. Even with significant progress made in recent decades, the wage gap still has women getting paid 16% less than their male counterparts (substantially worse for women of color), and women are often passed up for promotions or higher-level positions. Remember this exchange from the Bar…

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Getting Me Cheap 39:53

6M ago39:53

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All too often we think about, or more accurately don't think about, the ripple effects of low-wage work on families beyond the thought that things must be tight. In this conversation, based on their important book, Getting Me Cheap: How Low Wage Work Traps Women and Girls in Poverty, Lisa Dodson, Amanda Freeman, and I discuss the implications not j…

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34 | Goblincore: A Deep Dive into the Aesthetic & Lifestyle with Author McKayla Coyle 41:06

6M ago41:06

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Aesthetic styles like Minimalism, Grunge, Rustic, and Boho have been in the mainstream awareness for a quite a while now— and in recent years, social media has made it possible for folks to connect around more niche aesthetics like Cottagecore, Y2K, Academia, Old Money (for real), and— one of my personal favorites— Goblincore. And similarly to Mini…

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33 | Cultivating Resilience Through Life & Work Pivots with Jason Shen 46:33

7M ago46:33

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Navigating pivots is a necessary skill set in all areas of life— especially in our careers, whether you’re an employee or an entrepreneur. In the case of Jason Shen, who pivoted from Silicon Valley entrepreneur to Facebook employee to executive coach, resilience becomes the name of the game. In fact, in his first startup, Jason says of his team: "W…

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32 | Why Micro Activism is the Most Powerful Way to Make an Impact with Omkari Williams 47:20

7M ago47:20

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The idea of being an “activist” can feel incredibly daunting. Since not a single person can ~save the world~ even if activism is their full-time job, it doesn’t take much to start feeling that creeping sense of “Why bother?”. Omkari Williams is here to tell you why we should still bother— and how we can think of activism in a way that actually fits…

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31 | The Power of Becoming ‘Body Aware’ with Erica Hornthal 56:20

8M ago56:20

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Our modern world is paradoxical in many ways, one being this: people will spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on books, courses, coaching, and therapy to become more self-aware— and yet, our technology and pace of living can cause us to be anything BUT aware. Instead, we often find ourselves on autopilot, seldom relying on critical thinking or r…

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Navigating being undocumented in the U.S. 53:31

8M ago53:31

53:31

When I first heard about Engage and Evade: How Latino Immigrant Families Manage Surveillance in Everyday Life, Asad L. Asad's brilliant exploration of how undocumented people navigate living in the U.S. I thought that I had a pretty good understanding of the situation. I did not. The experience of living undocumented in the U.S., particularly in so…

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30 | Healing from Narcissistic Abuse + The Dark Side of the Coaching Industry with Angela Gentile 47:34

8M ago47:34

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Anyone who hasn’t been through some kind of substantial hardship yet has no business being a therapist or coach. There— I said it. No, your therapist/coach doesn’t need to have gone through the same experiences you have; but if they haven’t even set foot inside the school of hard knocks, how the hell are they supposed to have the perspective to hel…

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29 | Ella Magers on Expanding Compassion for Self and ALL Beings 59:05

9M ago59:05

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It ain't my business to tell anyone how to eat or live their lives, but hey— it's my podcast, so I sure as hell am gonna tell you what I think. 😜 In all seriousness, I haven’t talked much at all about veganism or animal advocacy in the Bad Bitch Therapist world yet. In the past, I actually had a whole separate “Val the Vegan Therapist” website and …

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28 | Advice for Approaching a New Year (...from my 16-year-old self 😜) 24:51

9M ago24:51

24:51

As I was thinking about how I wanted to ring in the New Year on the podcast, a lightbulb went off— “wait a second, didn’t I find that list of New Years Resolutions I made in high school? That shit would be HILARIOUS.” So yes, in an effort to both entertain and inspire you, dear listeners, I am subjecting you in this solo episode to the wisdom of my…

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27 | Liz Jenkins on Clearing Clutter Both Externally and Internally 43:56

10M ago43:56

43:56

People often hire a professional organizer to help declutter their homes, believing the problem lies exclusively with managing physical STUFF. Liz Jenkins, owner of the thriving organizing business A Fresh Space, knows that the relationship between physical and mental clutter is way more than drawer-deep. 🤓…

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We're Taking a Break! 1:51

10M ago1:51

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We'll take a few months off, then return in late January/early February 2024. Looking forward to seeing you then! It's been such an honor to record 20 episodes to share with you! Thank you for being here, thank you for listening, and thank you for all of the great feedback. We love recording Radical Practice.…

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26 | Zandra Bonick on Closing Your Money Leaks 45:56

10M ago45:56

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The word “budget” often brings up the same connotations as the word “diet”: restriction, deprivation, punishment— basically, a total JOYKILL. On the flipside of the coin, I realized recently that I actually also had a negative connotation with the word “profit” (greedy, using people, capitalist pig, etc.)—talk about damned if you do, damned if you …

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25 | Caitlin Hart on Overcoming Burnout & Being an Esthetician Who’s Anti-Anti-Aging 41:26

10M ago41:26

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It’s always fascinating talking to leaders, service providers, and entrepreneurs in completely different industries and noticing how much overlap there is in the challenges and opportunities we encounter. In this episode of the pod, I’m talking with esthetician Caitlin Hart— and as a kindred spirit who is highly ambitious, she’s had to learn (like …

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Let's Disrupt the Business World 38:20

11M ago38:20

38:20

In this episode, we discuss your business mindset, and the following: How your values can disrupt business culture How to get the word out about your business The value of re-visiting your vision The importance of having people to hold our vision for us Writing a future letter to yourself Power in our businesses How to utilize the elevator pitch Re…

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Starting and Ending a Private Practice with Fara Tucker 53:47

11M ago53:47

53:47

We loved this conversation with Fara Tucker! In this episode, you'll hear us discuss: How Fara got into the social work field The decision to take insurance or do private pay How to build generosity and accessibility into your private practice The difficult decision Fara had to make in her private practice What came *after* private practice Resourc…

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24 | What it Actually Means to be a High Performer 20:23

11M ago20:23

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Ok, raise your hand if you’re a fellow recovering Gifted Child 🙋‍♀️ Yuuup, that’s what I thought. 😜 TLDR; being “gifted” (aka let’s just proudly own it, being a fucking NERD) IS a superpower, with so many amazing ac-tu-al GIFTS. AND… like any superpower, it has its kryptonite. If high ambition goes unchecked, things can get ugly. (🎵hello, burnout, …

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Get Unstuck in Your Private Practice 31:36

11M ago31:36

31:36

In this episode, we talk about: Healing through business ownership The importance of finding a business mentor Trusting your gut How perfectionism shows up How to motivate yourself What to do when you're stuck What white supremacy culture has to do with business development How we downplay our skills Resources: SCORE Mentors through the Small Busin…

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Your Private Practice Roadmap 47:32

11M ago47:32

47:32

In this episode we talk about: The blueprint of your business Knowing your business ecosystem (and what we mean by that) Why you should do a dress rehearsal of your business before opening up shop How your values show up in your business processes and procedures How we create safety and a trauma-informed business system Why you need an owner's manu…

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Financial Planning for Therapists with David Frank 45:22

12M ago45:22

45:22

Thank you to David Frank for joining us! In this episode, we talk about: Why therapists need financial planners The typical financial challenges therapists have The importance of not replicating financial systems of oppression 3 things to do with your money in the first few years of private practice How to create community with money What the finan…

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Kat & Omkari interview each other 53:56

12M ago53:56

53:56

Kat Calvin & Omkari Williams Kat Calvin and I both wrote books! Kat's is American Identity In Crisis: Notes from an Accidental Activist. Mine is Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World (Without a Bullhorn). When we realized that our books were coming out within weeks of each other we thought that we should have a conversation abo…

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23 | Amanda Yoa on Balancing Toughness with Heart 45:49

12M ago45:49

45:49

This episode is truly a meeting of the Bad Bitch minds. 😜When I came across Amanda Yoa after she liked one of my posts, I couldn’t help but notice the similarities between our message, vibe, and even our freaking brand colors/symbols. TBH, my first thought was— “Oh wow, our shit is so similar, and she’s been here longer than me… I wonder if she’ll …

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Tracking Money, Paying Taxes 44:36

12M ago44:36

44:36

In this episode, we talk: Having a business bank account Keeping business expesnes separate from personal expenses Money tracking methods How to set aside money for taxes How to handle tax preparation Which deductions to make sure you capture The importance of paying attention to money wounds/trauma Resources: Join the community! Connect with us on…

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Let's Talk Money! 42:49

12M ago42:49

42:49

So much fun talking about money and setting fees. In this episode, we discuss: values around money how to set fees when to increase your rates taking insurance vs. private pay how to set a sliding scale (and do you need one?) what resentment tells us about money the option of running groups to increase your hourly rate the importance of paying your…

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22 | Emerson Ryder on Honoring Gen Z’s Resilience & Deepening Connection Through Culture 41:09

12M ago41:09

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“It’s a rot day, bestie. Just don’t rot for like 5 days straight… it’s giving Depression Era.” If you read that and you’re like… ummm ??? — you’re not alone. 😆 THIS elder millennial (hi, it me) has officially reached a point where I have to ask for help from my resident Gen Z translator, Emerson Ryder. Emerson is on my team of amazing therapists at…

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Starting a Non-Profit as a Therapist with Makini Fortino 41:23

1y ago41:23

41:23

We loved this interview with Makinie Fortino, which included: The advice Makinie's mother gave her How she views imposter syndrome An overview of Deconstructing the Mental Health System How Makinie has figured out how to provide services and address systemic change The importance of addressing inequities through community How Makinie started a non-…

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About Page: To Disclose or Not To? 39:50

1y ago39:50

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In this episode we talk about your about page on your website, and self-disclosure in general. Specifically, we look at self-disclosure through the lens of the radical practice model, which involves the elements of vision, community, systemic change and embodied relationships. Our conversation includes: how to share about your privileged and margin…

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21 | 3 Self-Care ‘Shoulds’ You Can Stop Doing Today 28:36

1y ago28:36

28:36

Every single day of our lives, the world tells us who and how we should be. Damn— that’s pretty heavy, isn’t it? We get told how we should act, talk, dress, look, move, what we should and shouldn’t eat— hell, we’re even told how we’re sleeping and breathing “wrong” 😵‍💫… not to mention that much of this advice or “research” (much of which is empiric…

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Technology, Paperwork & Confidentiality 40:23

1y ago40:23

40:23

In this episode we cover: The paperwork you need for your private practice The hardware and software you need Some *basics* around HIPAA What needs to go in your informed consent How white supremacy culture can show up in your paperwork and therapy Creating transparency in your paperwork Resources: Me & White Supremacy by Layla Saad Dee Watts-Jones…

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Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class w/ Blair Kelley 38:48

1y ago38:48

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Often, when we think about racial justice immediately following the Civil War we think about a relatively narrow slice of Black history. Blair LM Kelley's Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class shines a light on stories that we don't hear enough about. Drawing on stories from her own family and extensive research Blair tells us a compelli…

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Marketing Your Practice with Empathy and Compassion 32:27

1y ago32:27

32:27

We loved this conversation with Kat! In it you'll hear: Why Kat is so passionate about working with therapists Kat's unconventional road to marketing and copywriting How to make the content on your website really connect with your clients How your skills around empathy make you a great copywriter What to do with internal blocks around writing How t…

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20 | Patrick Murphy on Healing Anxiety & Refusing A Mediocre Life 1:09:37

1y ago1:09:37

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Friends, you’re gonna want to grab your journal and pen for this one, because the latest episode of Bad Bitch Therapist Podcast is so full of gem’s it’s a g*ddamn treasure chest. Allow me the pleasure of introducing you to this week’s guest, Patrick Murphy, who has become a dear friend in the past several years AND one I have yet to meet in 3D (but…

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Marketing Your Radical Practice 33:15

1y ago33:15

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What are some concrete strategies for marketing? In this episode we talk about: Choosing your marketing values Centering your marketing around authenticity Finding your voice in your marketing How to market for private pay Finding niche-specific directories Spending time on creating personable referral channels Which social media channels we use Ho…

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Working Through Mindset Barriers 27:04

1y ago27:04

27:04

What gets in the way of spreading the word about your beautiful private practice? Let's talk about it here! We're also going to talk about how to work through mindset barriers, including some strategies like: creating community self-compassion setting aside a marketing time tracking your progress authenticity in place of being "sales-y" Resources: …

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19 | Emily, Dedeker and Jase of Multiamory on Radically Reimagining Relationships 47:14

1y ago47:14

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In the latest episode of Bad Bitch Therapist Podcast, we're diving into the realm of relationships that defy mononormativity and the Relationship Escalator. Not sure WTF any of that means? No worries— just buckle up and put on those headphones! Val here, and I’m not gonna lie— I was nervous AF jumping into this interview, because these 3 guests hav…

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Getting Started and Expanding Beyond Therapy with Dr. Lisette Sanchez 47:29

1y ago47:29

47:29

Welcome Dr. Lisette Sanchez to the Radical Practice Podcast!! In this episode we discuss: Why Dr. Sanchez started her practice Finding fulfillment within the work Taking risks as a business owner Building community in order to build a practice Power dynamics and how she addresses hierarchy Advice for starting a practice What to do with self doubt a…

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Legal Foundations of Your Business 26:00

1y ago26:00

26:00

In this episode we go over how to set up the legal foundation for your business. This episode includes a discussion of: Registering as a sole proprietorship or an LLC Figuring out your registered agent How to get an EIN What *our* businesses are registered as Which services we've paid for vs. DIY'd Advice from Silvana to Black Indigenous and People…

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18 | Rebecca Mosley on Rebuilding Yourself When the Worst Possible Things Happen 43:02

1y ago43:02

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains quite a bit of conversation around suicide. Please see the resources at the bottom of the show notes if you or someone you know is struggling and needs support. I love this week’s episode because it’s a true heart-to-heart with my dear friend and absolute badass cousin Becca, who's an excellent role model for …

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Clarifying Your Business Vision 35:35

1y ago35:35

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Before you do anything on your private practice, we invite you to join us in brainstorming your vision! A solid vision can include your values (e.g. generosity, service, freedom, liberation, creativity, freshness, etc.), a mission, service within your community, clinical excellence, and some sort of solution that addresses systemic change. We also …

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17 | A Perspective Shift That Literally Just Changed my Life 23:32

1y ago23:32

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Have you ever read something in a book and felt your jaw drop to the floor because you knew that idea was going to *actually* change your life?By Valerie Martin

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