Empathy Rising: Side Hustles for Therapists in Private Practice

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The Empathy Rising Podcast is the place for therapeutic entrepreneurs who want to evolve beyond the couch. I’m your host, Marissa Lawton. I’m a licensed counselor with a young family and it is my mission to help my fellow therapists recognize the value of their clinical skills in AND out of session…

Marissa Lawton; Licensed counselor and online marketer


    • Nov 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 224 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from Empathy Rising: Side Hustles for Therapists in Private Practice

    Side Hustle Spotlight: Joyce Agne

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 54:07


    Feeling overwhelmed by life's emotional rollercoaster while in the trenches of launching or growing your side hustle? In this Side Hustle Support Group spotlight episode, I'm interviewing Joyce Agne about her rewilding methods and her experience inside the Side Hustle Support Group program. Learn more about Side Hustle Support Group and apply here: https://marissalawton.com/side-hustle

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    Side Hustle Spotlight: Joanne Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 59:29


    How do emotions and side hustles mix? In this Side Hustle Spotlight episode, I'm interviewing, Joanne Kim who built a side hustle around helping people transform emotional challenges into strengths. Learn more about Side Hustle Support Group and apply here: https://marissalawton.com/side-hustle

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    Side Hustle Spotlight: Kristin Tand

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 47:51


    Feeling stuck with your side hustle? Tune in as Kristin Tand from "In the Kitchen with Kristin" shares her journey, struggles, and triumphs in this Side Hustle Support Group spotlight episode. Learn more about Side Hustle Support Group and apply here: https://marissalawton.com/side-hustle

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    Side Hustle Spotlight: Edla Prevette

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 55:02


    Feel overwhelmed balancing a side hustle with life's ups and downs? Tune into this Side Hustle Support Group Spotlight Episode, where Edla Prevette shares her journey of building a side hustle while supporting aging parents and personal responsibilities.  Learn more about Side Hustle Support Group and apply here: https://marissalawton.com/side-hustle 

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    It's Not Hard to Build an Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 31:19


    You Don't Need to be an Influencer for a Profitable Side Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 26:51


    When you're building an online business, you need to consider which marketing strategies are going to suit you long-term. If you already know jumping into social media with both feet isn't something you can commit to, don't let the pressure get to you.  Tune into the latest podcast episode to find out.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast  

    Better Results in Less Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 33:06


    Want to know my method for getting better results in less time? Tune into the latest podcast episode to learn about the cornerstone strategy I teach within Side Hustle Support Group. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Your Schedule Starts With Your Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 24:45


    Being in alignment means your authentic values are at the core of what you do. In my latest podcast episode, I go deep and share my own personal lesson in this and also talk about how you can cultivate a more intentional lifestyle.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    When You Become Obsessed With Your Side Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 23:09


    How to Have Patience With Your Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 22:06


    Rest is active. Rest is productive. Hard to believe in a time where output seems like the most important thing! Let's dive into this topic together in my latest episode, “How to Have Patience With Your Goals”

    Behind The Scenes of My Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 43:45


    I'm getting personal and sharing how battling back from burnout has brought me to where I am now, and what I'm shifting for 2021 to make my business and life work seamlessly.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    There's No Such Thing as a Saturated Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 22:30


    The truth is there's no such thing as a saturated market - it's a myth! Listen in on the podcast to learn more. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Should You Just Do "More" Therapy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 24:03


    Is Side Hustle a good fit for you, or should you just do more therapy? The latest podcast episode can help you decide just that. Listen now.   If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Stop Building an Audience Without an Offer in Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 14:21


    The Right Way to Figure Out Your Ideal Customer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 30:26


    Knowing how to identify your ideal customer the right way is the key to a successful online income stream. Listen to learn why and what you can do about it.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    5 Mistakes Therapists Make with Online Offers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 31:55


    WHAT IF TO HOW TO: Are Retreats Right for You?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 31:35


    WHAT IF TO HOW TO: Are Membership Sites Right for You?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 40:53


    Why create a membership offer in your online biz? Because it offers camaraderie for your clients and consistent income for you. Learn more about the ins and outs of membership offers here. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    WHAT IF TO HOW TO: Are Digital Courses Right for You?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 34:40


    Like all offers, courses have their pros and cons. The question is: Do the pros outweigh the cons for you? Find out here.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    WHAT IF TO HOW TO: Are Group Programs Right For You?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 25:15


    Are group programs a perfect-fit offer for you? Discover the pros and cons of running a group program in your side hustle here. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    WHAT IF TO HOW TO: Are Info Products Right for You?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 28:30


    FROM WHAT IF TO HOW TO: Is Coaching Right for You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 36:25


    Psst! .. did you know you can raise your income simply by utilizing skills you already possess? Tune into this episode to find out how you can turn your know-how into a lucrative coaching business. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    How My Students Make Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 36:17


    The Surprising Way I Set and Reach Money Goals for The Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 36:37


    Reclaiming Your Career Autonomy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 22:08


    Ready to take on a role that allows you to take ownership of your work and allows for inspired action? Learn more about reclaiming your career autonomy in this latest podcast episode. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    You're Not Selfish For Wanting More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 26:13


    You don't need a permission slip to go after what you want … but if you need a reminder of why starting a side hustle and increasing your income isn't selfish, it's right here. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast  

    The 4 Types of Motivation You Need to Grow Your Side Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 32:03


    Whether you've started a side hustle already or still thinking about it, there's an underlying factor that's driving you. Curious what yours is? Tune in to the latest podcast episode and find out. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/

    Why It Doesn't Have to Take a Long Time to Grow Your Side Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 16:24


    Two things that are really amazing to get when starting your side hustle: customer validation and a cash injection. Find out how to get BOTH in my latest podcast episode. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast 

    The Three Types of Time Your Side Hustle Requires

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 57:02


    The type of side hustle you create will dictate how you spend your time within it. Find out how in this podcast episode. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Your Advantage for Starting a Side Hustle as Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 28:09


    As a therapist, you already have transferable skills that make you the perfect candidate for starting a side hustle. Tune in to the latest podcast episode to learn more. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Learn The Math Behind Shrinking Your Caseload

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 21:30


    Ready to get your side hustle off the ground? Let's talk numbers so you can learn the math behind shrinking your caseload.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Should You Just Do "More" Therapy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 32:26


    Is Side Hustle a good fit for you, or should you just do more therapy? The latest podcast episode can help you decide just that. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Quarter 4 Biz Bestie Chat with Lee Chaix McDonough

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 60:52


    Are arbitrary rules running your business, or are you? In this Q4 Biz Bestie chat, Marissa and Lee share their stories on reconstructing what full-time work is. Tune in here.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

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    Lessons from Launching My Own Side Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 49:30


    I became a side hustle beginner…again! Check out the latest podcast episode to hear what it was like for me to build a new side hustle from the ground up in 2022. 

    Side Hustle Spotlights with Kaci Schmitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 59:10


    Kaci took her passion for finance and blended it with her therapy background to create a profitable side hustle! Discover how here.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Side Hustle Spotlights with Emily King

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 56:13


    Is your role in traditional therapy keeping you from making the impact you desire? Discover how an online business could help you help even more people.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Side Hustle Spotlights with Jenny Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 51:36


    Is your gut telling you to start a side hustle? Jenny's did, and now her online business supports trauma therapists and helps them avoid burnout. Hear her business-building journey here.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Side Hustle Spotlights with Abby Chow & Grace Wolk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 55:51


    Does your online business serve the BIPOC population? Don't miss this recent podcast episode with Abby and Grace who built complementary BIPOC-focused side hustles. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Side Hustle Spotlights with Jen Hershey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 59:27


    Ready to go BIG with your side hustle? Listen to the recent podcast episode to find out the specific aspects of Side Hustle Support Group that helped Jen bring her exciting idea to life.   If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Side Hustle Spotlights with Annie McLaughlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 59:27


    Pssst: Side Hustle Support Group isn't just for therapists! Tune into the podcast and learn how Annie, a behaviour analyst/IEP advocate applied the principles and techniques she learned in Side Hustle to get more out of her offer.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Why the Perfect Side Hustle Doesn't Exist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 25:02


    If your goal is to build a “perfect” side hustle, you may be circumventing the most profound parts of the process. Don't miss out!  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    How Fear of Loss is Stopping You From a Successful Side Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 32:31


    Can fear low-key sabotage the success of your side hustle? Discover how it could be holding you back on the most recent episode of Empathy Rising.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Recession-Proofing Your Income Streams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 34:23


    How can you protect your financial security during an economic recession or other unpredictable circumstance? Find out on the latest podcast episode. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Why It's Safe to Invest In Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 40:13


    If you've been waiting to start your own side hustle because you're hesitant to invest in yourself, tune into the latest podcast episode and find out why investing in you is always a safe bet.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    What to Focus on First When Developing Your Initial Offer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 41:40


    Where should you start in building your first offer? Start with the 5 Ps. Find out what those are and how to use them in the latest podcast episode.

    How to Build Trust Around Yourself Versus a Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 34:58


    How can you quickly and easily build trust around the selling feature of your online biz? Listen to the latest podcast episode and find out. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Selling Yourself Versus Selling a Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 28:50


    What are you REALLY selling? Learn the key differences between selling yourself and selling your offers in the latest podcast episode.  If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    The Income Levels of a Side Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 38:39


    Like the idea of making more money? Tune into the latest podcast episode to get your side hustle motivation activated. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    How I Took The Summer Off From Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 42:09


    Wanna learn how you can prioritize your lifestyle goals while still ensuring your business runs smoothly? Find out in the latest podcast episode. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    There's No Such Thing as a Saturated Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 25:46


    The truth is there's no such thing as a saturated market - it's a myth! Listen to the latest podcast episode and find out why. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

    Managing Your Side Hustle Under Your License

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 56:39


    How do you run a successful side hustle while maintaining the integrity of your professional license? Listen to the latest podcast episode and find out. If you want more resources and show notes, check out http://marissalawton.com/podcast

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