Your Year in Review: Tools, Moments, and Meaning from 2025

Your Year in Review: Tools, Moments, and Meaning from 2025

This special end-of-year episode of The Scaling Therapist looks back on 2025—what worked, what mattered, and what moved the needle in both business and life. If you’re building a meaningful online business as a therapist or coach, James shares a thoughtful review of the best tech, tools, books, and moments that shaped the year.

You’ll hear honest reflections on what tools are worth your time (and which ones to skip), plus one powerful story that reminds us why connection matters more than ever.

Top 3 Reasons to Listen:

• You’ll discover which programs actually helped scale a coaching or course business this year.
• You’ll walk away with a practical book list that feeds both mind and mission.
• You’ll hear a powerful story about grief, friendship, and the quiet impact of showing up.

Highlights:

• 00:01:00 – Book of the Year Breakdown — James shares how books like The Mountain Is You, Stories That Sell, and The Coach Builder impacted his thinking and systems.
• 00:04:30 – Program of the Year — A candid review of Kajabi, Canva, and why Descript took the top spot for 2025.
• 00:07:28 – Podcast Favorites — From editing Therapy for Your Money to laughing with Film Sack, James explains why these shows stood out.
• 00:10:29 – Tech Talk — Favorite headphones and a regretful gadget purchase.
• 00:12:47 – Drink & Sock of the Year — Yes, it’s silly—and deeply human.
• 00:15:19 – Songs of the Year — From Doom soundtracks to Jack Johnson, a peek into what fueled creative moments.
• 00:18:00 – Movie Rankings — Why Fantastic Four finally got it right.
• 00:20:21 – Games & Gifts of the Year — The joy of reconnecting through games and meaningful presents.
• 00:23:22 – Moment of the Year — A quiet invite leads to an unforgettable moment of real connection and unexpected gratitude.

Resources & Mentions:

• The Coach Builder by Donald Miller
• Stories That Sell by Matthew Dicks
• The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
• Go-Giver by Bob Burg & John David Mann
• Descript: https://www.descript.com
• Kajabi: https://www.kajabi.com
• Canva: https://www.canva.com

Therapy for Your Money Podcast with Julie Herres: https://therapyforyourmoney.com