EP 211: Retreats, Rant + this Economy for Therapists

What if "doing well" no longer feels secure because the income that once worked no longer meets your financial needs?

In this episode, I'm sharing what I'm seeing across conversations with therapists right now and what I'm personally experiencing as well. Inflation, debt, cost of living, and long-term goals are forcing many therapists to confront a hard truth: paying the bills isn't the same as feeling financially safe. Wanting more doesn't mean you're ungrateful. It means you're awake.

We talk about why hitting a new level of financial security requires doing things differently, not just working harder, and the identity shift that comes with deciding you're done repeating the same year over and over. I also share why money conversations still feel taboo for women, how your environment shapes your growth, and why getting out of your day-to-day routine through in-person experiences can radically change how you think about your business, your income, and what's possible. That pattern disruption is exactly what inspired me to host my very first Entrepreneurial Therapist Retreat this year.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• 2:00 – Why "doing well" no longer feels financially secure for many therapists

• 4:45 – The identity shift required to reach your next income level

• 7:55 – Why wanting more money still feels taboo for women

• 9:05 – How your environment shapes your growth and decision-making

• 11:32 – What in-person retreats offer that online programs cannot

• 16:54 – Why pattern disruption is essential for entrepreneurial therapists

If you've been feeling the pull to turn it up this year and stop doing things the way you always have, this episode is your invitation. I'm officially opening the conversation about my first-ever Entrepreneurial Therapist Retreat happening this May in Annapolis, Maryland.

Resources Mentioned:

Join the Entrepreneurial Therapist Retreat on May 27 - 30, 2026: https://theentrepreneurialtherapist.com/retreat

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