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Hiatus Replay - WTF Grad School Didn't Teach UsPart 3 with guest, Erika HansenOrginally aired: 12/18/2023PLEASE NOTE: This podcast episode is solely focused on suicidal ideation, plan, intent, completed suicides, and how grad school did not cover as well as crisis mental health.Erika Hansen, LMHC LPC,  The Rebel Therapist and owner of Hobein Counseling Services is back in the house! Erika and I discuss what grad school didn't cover specific to suicide assessments and dealing with crisis in the field.You can find Erika here:https://www.hobeincounseling.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_rebel_therapistFor more information on SASS in the state of Illinois:https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=92597* * *If you are in crisis and need of support for suicidal ideation/plan/intent, please reach out for assistance or go to your nearest emergency department.988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineHours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Dial: 988https://988lifeline.org* * * Support the showWant more sweary goodness? There's now the availability of Premium Subscription for $3 a month! Click the "Support The Show" link and find out more info.* * *F*ck The Rules Podcast is produced by Evil Bambina Productions, LLC. You can find our podcast on Amazon Music/Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more!***Social media/podcast episodes are not intended to replace therapy with a qualified mental health professional. All posts/episodes are for educational purposes only. *****Susan Roggendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. In addition to hosting and producing her podcast, she's a volunteer mentor and a supervisor to new therapists, as well as running a private practice as an independent provider full-time. A National Certified Counselor through the NBCC as well as an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician through NERPSC. Main populations Susan works with are folx living with anxiety and trauma experiences in the LGBTQIA community as well as First Responders, Law Enforcement, hospital staff, urgent care and Emergency Department personnel. When she's not busy with all those things, as a GenX elder, she's usually busy annoying her adult children with 70's and 80's pop culture references and music or she's busy in her garden.

I've been regularly creating content to build and nurture my audience for 10 years now. This strategy has worked really well for me. It's been a huge part of how I've drawn people to my work and built their trust. My content has also helped thousands of people who I'll never have the pleasure of meeting. AND…creating content week after week can be overwhelming. Daniel Fava had me on his podcast, Private Practice Elevation, and we dug into all of my insights about how to create content that matters. I realized this conversation includes a lot of things I haven't shared with you, and I asked Daniel if I could release it as a Rebel Therapist episode as well. Daniel Fava is the owner of Private Practice Elevation where his team helps therapist with all things website and SEO. He got into this particular niche because his spouse is a therapist. Here's some of what we talked about: How to figure out what to create content about (and the questions I go back to every week) Finding your voice by using your voice What to do if you're overwhelmed What to do if you think you're annoying people with your emails Creating your content ritual My actual process Show notes at https://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/245

When you engage in your own healing, how does your work change? Today I'm talking to Judy Hu. They've created a group process to alchemize generational trauma, and in this episode she talks all about her own path to healing and finding this way of working. They also guide me through an unexpected and powerful process during the interview. Judy Hu is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor turned Boundary Coach based in Massachusetts. Judy is the author of bestselling book, The Boundary Revolution: Decolonize Your Relationships and Discover a New Path to Joy, which documents the framework Judy developed to guide her clients through their boundary healing. They're also a Rebel Therapist grad. Here's some of what we talked about: Transitioning from therapist to boundary coach Developing a group process to alchemize ancestral trauma Bringing playfulness and creativity to their groups How a ketamine journey influenced her path Her big life changes and healing Collective healing and group dynamics Decolonizing our work Why the way Judy works now does not cause them to burn out Show notes at https://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/244

Many therapists know that creating content can be a powerful way to build their practice, establish authority, and connect with potential clients.  However, the process can feel overwhelming—where do you start, what should you write about, and how do you stay consistent?  With the demands of private practice, it's easy to put content creation on the back burner. But what if there was a way to simplify the process and make it work for you? In this episode, host Daniel Fava sits down with Annie Schuessler, founder of Rebel Therapist, to explore strategies for content creation that not only elevate an online presence but also nurture a devoted audience.  Whether you're looking to expand beyond private practice or simply strengthen your connection with clients, this conversation is packed with practical insights. What You'll Learn in This Episode Annie and Daniel discuss the essential role of content creation in building trust and authority.  They highlight the importance of truly knowing your audience—understanding their struggles, addressing their misconceptions, and providing content that meets their needs. The episode dives into: Why content creation matters – How building a body of work helps with SEO, audience engagement, and long-term visibility. Overcoming content overwhelm – The power of breaking things down, identifying key audience struggles, and using that as inspiration for content. Developing a content creation ritual – Finding a rhythm that fuels creativity and consistency without feeling like a chore. Finding your voice – The more content you create, the clearer your unique expression becomes. Less is more – Each piece of content doesn't have to be exhaustive. Focus on delivering one impactful idea at a time. Annie reassures therapists that content creation gets easier over time: “Luckily, the more content we create, the more ideas we get.” This growth mindset helps therapists step into content marketing with confidence and clarity. If you've been struggling with content creation or looking for a way to make it more manageable and effective, this episode is for you. Tune in and learn how to create content that not only helps grow your practice but also fosters a community of engaged and loyal followers. Listen on Apple Podcasts  

Sometimes you have to unexpectedly step away from your business. When you return, it's really helpful to have a program you've created that you can dive back into. Having your own program separate from your private practice gives you a way to serve people and make money from anywhere, and you don't lose that branch of your business, even if you move to a different part of the world. That's the story of this week's guest. Kate Ahl is a therapist and coach with over 20 years' experience of working with writers, researchers and academics, in the UK and the US. For many years she was an in-house therapist for faculty and staff at Cambridge University and in her private practice she continues to serve people who live by their brains, struggling with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and creative block. She's also a grad of Create Your Program and Rebel Therapist Marketing Intensive. Here's some of what we talked about: Helping people with restless, problem solving minds The challenges and fun parts of working with extremely brainy humans Diving back into her program after months away because of life issues AND a transatlantic move Her feeling of relief that her program was ready for her to pick up and run again Returning to the container and structure she learned in Rebel Therapist programs so she could stay out of overwhelm in her business Dripping curriculum out little by little so that participants don't get overwhelmed Offering asynchronous as well as live coaching during her program How she's marketing her program using content and guesting on podcasts Show notes at https://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/241

Today's guest episode is with Founder of Rebel Therapist, Annie Schuessler.    If you're thinking of creating and launching a program right now, she has some important wisdom to share first.    Annie is a former member of Get Paid Marketing and runs a program called “Create Your Program” where she helps therapists take their expertise and put together high quality, high touch, niched programs. They break the ceiling of what they can make in their practice and bring in significant ongoing income.   And one of the hardest parts is the actual launching phase; that moment you tell others “I have this offer, please come buy it!”    Annie breaks down flexing new launch muscles and getting more comfortable and natural with the whole process. Mentioned in this podcast: https://rebeltherapist.me/create  Now it's time to GET PAID Thanks for tuning into the Get Paid Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, rate, and leave your honest review. Connect with me on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, visit my website for even more detailed strategies, and be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. Now, it's time to go get yourself paid  

Hiatus Open Admission!Women & Their Tattoos"Surviving Warrior"Guest: Eric Hansen Original air date: 12/07/2023 Erika Hansen, The Rebel Therapist and owner of Hobein Counseling Services, joins me on this episode to talk about the importance of what her tattoos symbolize for her and her experiences - about being a therapist a SASS (Screening, Assessment and Support Services) crisis therapist,  and a crisis clinician in the ER Crisis Stabilization Unit, community mental health and law enforcement/mobile crisis, as well as her work now in private practice. Erika also talks about some of her personal religious trauma experiences.PLEASE NOTE: We discuss multiple topics and some may be distressing to listeners: discussion includes the subject of trauma.* * *You can find Erika here:https://www.hobeincounseling.com/Instagram: @the_rebel_therapistTikTok: @wildmoonrebelsoul* * * Support the showWant more sweary goodness? There's now the availability of Premium Subscription for $3 a month! Click the "Support The Show" link and find out more info.* * *F*ck The Rules Podcast is produced by Evil Bambina Productions, LLC. You can find our podcast on Amazon Music/Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and many more!***Social media/podcast episodes are not intended to replace therapy with a qualified mental health professional. All posts/episodes are for educational purposes only. If you are in need of assistance for mental health services, please check with your PCP, your insurance provider or an online therapist directory for the nearest mental health professional.*****Susan Roggendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. In addition to hosting and producing her podcast, she's running a private practice as an independent provider full-time. Susan is a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC as well as an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician through NERPSC. When she's not busy with all those things, Susan is usually busy annoying her adult children or gardening.

There's a thin line between burden and bliss when you own a group practice. Rebel Therapist™ creator Annie Schuessler didn't realize she'd crossed it until she weighed her past motivations against her ownership experience. Annie joins me to discuss assuming the risks of practice ownership, the importance of having a supportive bestie, and predictions for the future of the group practice model. GUEST BIO Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist® Programs, she helps therapists, healers and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice. You can find her resources at rebeltherapist.me Groups for Wounded Healers We're currently running one cohort of the Burnt Out Practice Owner support group and Authentic Leaders group. Please join the waitlists to be updated about future groups: Burnt Out Practice Owner Support Group Waitlist and Authentic Leaders Group - Fall 2024 Waitlist SUPPORT THE SHOW Conversations With a Wounded Healer Merch Join our Patreon for gifts & perks Shop our Bookshop.org store and support local booksellers  Share a rating & review on Apple Podcasts Let's be friends! You can find me in the following places… Sarah's Website: www.headheartbiztherapy.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeadHeartBizTherapy/ Instagram:  @headheartbiztherapy Anne's Website: www.spareroomwellness.com Instagram: @spareroomwellness  

Fuck The Rules PodcastSeason 4 Episode 13PLEASE NOTE: This podcast episode is solely focused on suicidal ideation, plan, intent, completed suicides, and how grad school did not cover as well as crisis mental health.Erika Hansen, LMHC LPC,  The Rebel Therapist and owner of Hobein Counseling Services is back in the house! Erika and I discuss what grad school didn't cover specific to suicide assessments and dealing with crisis in the field.You can find Erika here:https://www.hobeincounseling.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_rebel_therapistFor more information on SASS in the state of Illinois:https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=92597* * *If you are in crisis and need of support for suicidal ideation/plan/intent, please reach out for assistance or go to your nearest emergency department.988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineHours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Dial: 988https://988lifeline.org* * * Support the showWant more sweary goodness? There's now the availability of Premium Subscription for $3 a month! Click the "Support The Show" link and find out more info.Support The Show* * *F*ck The Rules Podcast is produced by Evil Bambina Productions, LLC. You can find our podcast on Amazon Music/Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and many more!***Social media/podcast episodes are not intended to replace therapy with a qualified mental health professional. All posts/episodes are for educational purposes only. If you are in need of assistance for mental health services, please check with your PCP, your insurance provider or an online therapist directory for the nearest mental health professional.*****Susan Roggendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. In addition to hosting and producing her podcast, she's running a private practice as an independent provider full-time. Susan is a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC as well as an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician through NERPSC. When she's not busy with all those things, Susan is usually busy annoying her adult children or gardening.

Subscriber-only episodeErika Hansen, The Rebel Therapist and owner of Hobein Counseling Services, joins me on this episode to talk about the importance of what her tattoos symbolize for her and her experiences - about being a therapist a SASS (Screening, Assessment and Support Services) crisis therapist,  and a crisis clinician in the ER Crisis Stabilization Unit, community mental health and law enforcement/mobile crisis, as well as her work now in private practice. Erika also talks about some of her personal religious trauma experiences.PLEASE NOTE: There are multiple topics that are covered in this episode - religious trauma, medical career trauma, suicide.* * *You can find Erika here:https://www.hobeincounseling.com/Instagram: @the_rebel_therapistTikTok: @wildmoonrebelsoul* * * * * *Want more sweary goodness? There's now the availability of Premium Subscription for $3 a month! Click the "Subscribe" button or "Support The Show" link and find out more info.* * *F*ck The Rules Podcast is produced by Evil Bambina Productions, LLC. You can find our podcast on Amazon Music/Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and many more!***Social media/podcast episodes are not intended to replace therapy with a qualified mental health professional. All posts/episodes are for educational purposes only. If you are in need of assistance for mental health services, please check with your PCP, your insurance provider or an online therapist directory for the nearest mental health professional.*****Susan Roggendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. In addition to hosting and producing her podcast, she's running a private practice as an independent provider full-time. Susan is a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC as well as an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician through NERPSC. When she's not busy with all those things, Susan is usually busy annoying her adult children or gardening.

I'm grateful to be running a tiny and simple business right now. I have no plans to grow this business up to 7 figures. I was a bit hesitant to tell you that! I feel some fear that you won't think I'm a badass, or you'll think I have upper limit problems or limited beliefs. Maybe you won't want to hire me because I'm not as ambitious as you hoped. Or if you're my friend who runs a larger and more complicated business, maybe you'll think I'm judging you when you hear what I have to say about running a tiny business. (I'm not. I promise!) But since I have the desire to be radically honest and I think this serves you, I'm sharing it anyway. I trust you to identify the parts of this that fit for you and the parts that don't. Note: I'm talking about service based businesses, because that's what I know best. Capitalism tends to point us towards one vision of what it means to be a successful business owner. And that's being a business owner who always makes and does MORE. Capitalism tends to pull us AWAY from noticing when we have enough, or even considering what enough might be. Us feeling enoughness or satisfaction is NOT helpful to capitalism. Here's the default vision of a successful business owner: They've got a company bringing in revenue of 7 figures or more. They've hired a big team. They expand their business to serve more people year over year. These numbers are all as big as possible: total revenue, number of team members, number of followers, and number of people served. This person might be a coach who runs a course or membership with hundreds or thousands of members at a time. Perhaps they also have many many other offers at many price points. But when I look around at my colleagues and friends who are having a good time and feeling fairly stable financially, I tend to see a people with tiny and simple businesses. Here's the vision of that (tiny) business owner: They've got a tiny team, like zero or one employees. They've got smaller revenue, like under 500k, but they get to keep more than half of that money. Their tech is simple. They don't have much overhead. They have one or two high-touch offers. Sometimes people come work with me hoping to create huge empires. I'm delighted to help them because the first phase in creating an empire should be to create a really solid small business. And that is what I help with. When you start with a tiny, strong and simple business, you focus on creating value. And that's where every business needs to start. Listen to the episode to hear 2 stories of folks who scaled big, hated it, and decided to simplify and shrink their businesses How I keep Rebel Therapist simple How you can still serve more people with a tiny business Show notes at https://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/212

This conversation begins with Jesse Kauffman,  a psychotherapist who specializes in ADHD, offering a brief overview of ADHD as a nuanced journey.Host Staci Boden then shares how she began following the energy of ADHD through working with clients.From there, Staci and Jesse explore the meaning of difference, trauma, somatic connection, hyper focus, and creative genius within the realm of ADHD in relationship with following energy. What emerges is powerful possibility for the many ways following energy might inspire and support people living with ADHD. In fact, following energy can be a resource for navigating ADHD through:living more intentionally recognizing paradox and nuancefacilitating embodied awareness through somatic practiceperceiving differences as valuable if not always comfortable (ie. neurodiversity)transforming energetic and somatic experiences of shame, fear, trauma providing structure which also supports creative exploration balancing individual needs with big picture aspirationslearning inner trust and intuitionreplacing a need to control with the ability to make healthier choicesshifting reacting into responding to improve relationshipsReferences:Following Energy for Change Makers with Staci BodenA four month program to level up in work and life through embodied leadership.Sign-up now for bonus features.Rebel Therapist podcast: Follow the Energy of Your Business with Annie Schuessler featuring Staci Boden 

Erika Hansen, The Rebel Therapist and owner of Hobein Counseling Services, joins me this episode to talk about what grad school likely didn't teach people - and certainly didn't teach us - about being a therapist in the real world outside of a clinic setting. We also chat about her experience as a SASS (Screening, Assessment and Support Services) crisis therapist, getting supervision, community mental health and law enforcement/mobile crisis, as well as her work now in private practice.You can find Erika here:https://www.hobeincounseling.com/https://www.instagram.com/the_rebel_therapist/For more information on SASS in the state of Illinois:https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=92597*****F*ck The Rules Podcast is available on Amazon Music/Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iheart radio, Listen Notes, Pandora, Stitcher, Spotify and TuneIn/Alexa - and many more!***Social media/podcast episodes are not intended to replace therapy with a qualified mental health professional. All posts/episodes are for educational purposes only. If you are in need of assistance for mental health services, please check with your PCP, your insurance provider or an online therapist directory for the nearest mental health professional.*****Susan Roggendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. In addition to hosting and producing her podcast, she's running a private practice as an independent provider full-time. Susan is a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC as well as an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician through NERPSC. When she's not busy with all those things, Susan is usually busy annoying her adult children or gardening.Support the showWant more sweary goodness? There's now the availability of Premium Subscription for $3 a month to listen to Q&A sessions as well as extra episodes only available to subscribers! Click the "Subscribe" button or "Support The Show" link and find out more info.F*ck The Rules Podcast is produced by Evil Bambina Productions, LLC. You can find our podcast on Amazon Music/Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and many more!***Social media/podcast episodes are not intended to replace therapy with a qualified mental health professional. All posts/episodes are for educational purposes only. If you are in need of assistance for mental health services, please check with your PCP, your insurance provider or an online therapist directory for the nearest mental health professional.*****Susan Roggendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. In addition to hosting and producing her podcast, she's running a private practice as an independent provider full-time. Susan is a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC as well as an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician through NERPSC. When she's not busy with all those things, Susan is usually busy annoying her adult children or gardening.

You ever wonder what's going on with the personal finances of entrepreneurs? Like are they all just born wealthy? How are they taking these risks and making these investments to grow these businesses? My guest today is going to tell you how in a one year period she was able to clear $25,000 of credit card debt and save $55,000 for a house. She's gonna really get into the nitty gritty of it. And no, she didn't grow up wealthy. Meet Podge Thomas, a Notion Consultant and People Ops Specialist. She works with small business owners to build operational infrastructure through the lens of liberation and justice. One of the businesses she has helped a ton is Rebel Therapist and I am proud to call Podge a friend. Here's some of what we talked about: Podge's history of spending money as soon as she had it Identifying the ways she was getting in the way of her goals Finding a path forward financially with her wife Investing in working with a financial coach Growing up without money Unhooking her ability to spend money from her sense of worthiness The step by step plan Podge used to change her finances Using “envelope saving” to plan and track her finances How her new frugal mindset impacts her business How she decides what to invest her business dollars on How she and her wife chose a fixer upper and are fixing it up with their own 4 hands. Show notes at https://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/201  

This week on the podcast, we're hearing from four entrepreneurs who have created phenomenal programs beyond private practice. This is part four in a pod mini series featuring cameo appearances (or a-hear-ances?) from folks who have been through Rebel Therapist programs this year. You'll hear what they created and the biggest lesson they each learned in the process. Here are the rebellious entrepreneurs in this week's episode: Mara Gutierrez is a highly sensitive and inquisitive human. She's also a therapist, a guide, and a coach working with highly sensitive folks. Her work explores the use of entheogenic and somatic practices for personal growth and collective liberation. https://thehealingexhale.com/program/ Danika Maddocks is a parent coach who's passionate about supporting parents of gifted and twice-exceptional kids. She's been partnering with bright kids and their families for over a dozen years as a teacher and therapist. She lives in Minneapolis, where she spends a lot of time exploring parks and libraries with her partner and toddler. https://www.giftedlearninglab.com Nick Venegoni is a holistic psychotherapist and spiritual coach based in San Francisco, CA. He primarily supports the LGBTQ+ communities to overcome the wounds of trauma and homophobia to live more joyful and authentic lives. Nick is also the host of The Queer Spirit podcast, where he has conversations with other queer artists, healers and activists who support their communities to thrive. https://queerhealingjourneys.com/ Katie Nasherson is a licensed clinical social worker and coach based out of the Hudson Valley in New York. Outside of running her private therapy practice, she has developed Rebuild & Grow- a coaching program for folks who's worlds have flipped upside down following a sudden catastrophe or trauma. When not working, she is most likely outside- gardening, hiking, kayaking, running, or just hanging out in her backyard with her two dogs. https://www.rebuildandgrow.com Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/182

Erika Hansen, The Rebel Therapist and owner of Hobein Counseling Services, joins me this episode to talk about what grad school likely didn't teach people - and certainly didn't teach us - about being a therapist in the real world outside of a clinic setting. We also chat about her experience as a SASS (Screening, Assessment and Support Services) crisis therapist, getting supervision, community mental health and law enforcement/mobile crisis, as well as her work now in private practice.You can find Erika here:https://www.hobeincounseling.com/https://www.instagram.com/the_rebel_therapist/For more information on SASS in the state of Illinois:https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=92597

Here's part three in a series within Rebel Therapist Podcast sharing the voices of people who have been through Rebel Therapist programs recently. They have created some phenomenal offerings. I want you to hear from them because It will inspire you to realize you can create something amazing too. You will get to hear a bit about what they learned in creating these programs and that will help normalize the process entrepreneurs go through. You may fall in love with them. I know I have. They're sharing all about the programs they've created and the lessons they've learned so far in leveling up beyond private practice. Here are the rebellious entrepreneurs in this week's episode: Staci Boden is a somatic energy healer, facilitator, ceremonialist and author who teaches people to turn dead ends into doorways through following energy. After 20 years of designing and leading countless groups, retreats and trainings in-person and online, Staci currently sees clients, coaches online, holds ceremony and mentors leaders and change makers to realize potential in life and work. https://dancing-tree.com Sonya Brewer is a trauma specialist and relationship expert who specializes in creative life and relationship design for overachieving trauma survivors and their partners. She loves helping trauma survivors feel more alive, connected and authentic so they can create the lives and relationships they truly want. https://becomingunstoppable.net Sarah Dobkin is a therapist and parenting consultant. After working with parents of young children aged 0-5 for over a decade, she has created a program designed to support high-achieving parents of toddlers and preschoolers feel more confident, even when they feel like they're failing. https://www.parenthoodpuzzle.com Samantha Fox is a Sexuality Coach and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York City. She has been in private practice since 2012, working with individuals and couples struggling with sexuality, sexual issues, coming out later in life and intimacy. Samantha is sought out by women coming out later in life who need help processing feelings of internalized homophobia, guilt and shame, and struggling to embrace and embody their authentic selves. To give women a safe space to explore, find and live their truth, and to create an embracing community for women around the globe that are questioning their sexuality or coming out later in life, she has built the Curious, Questioning and Coming Out Programs. www.curiousquestioningandcomingout.com Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/181

This is part 2 in a series sharing the voices of people who have been through Rebel Therapist programs recently. They have created some phenomenal offerings. I want you to hear from them because It will inspire you to realize you can create something amazing too. You will get to hear a bit about what they learned in creating these programs and that will help normalize the process entrepreneurs go through. You may fall in love with them. I know I have. So for this series, you'll be hearing from these incredible folks. Introducing: Heidi Savell, (she/her) is a therapist, coach, and educator who has been working with polyamorous people for almost a decade. She believes that polyamory can be a satisfying and empowering relationship model, and is passionate about helping folks find confidence and joy in their relationships. https://www.shelovesradically.com/ J Carlin has over 32 years of experience providing training, workshops, and coaching for leaders of all levels in diverse organizations; been a psychotherapist for over 29 years specializing in trauma recovery; and over 20 years as a tenured college psychology professor and now serves as the department chair of the Behavioral Sciences Department. https://www.jennifercarlinmft.com/leading-with-insight Jesse Kauffman is a therapist in private practice helping adults with ADHD find integration and alignment in their life. He is also the owner and host of See a Therapist, a video marketing service empowering therapists in private practice to prioritize authenticity over perfection in marketing. seeatherapist.me Valerie DiLuggo is a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Dating and Relationship coach. She is passionate about helping people love and be loved. She helps women date in the patriarchy and helps couples learn practical & actionable relationship skills so their relationships flourish. She describes herself as the ‘dating doula' or the ‘fairy godmother you meet along the and Valerie's talks and teachings are all colored with humor and vulnerability. She is the founder of the “So this is love” Club, an online community which features Valerie's “Find Love Programs” such as “Reset yourself for love” and “mastering the dating game.” https://www.sothisislove.club Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/180

Show Notes: I briefly mentioned some really incredible entrepreneurs in episode 164: The Best Niches Beyond Private Practice. My friend Podge listened and then said something like: Are we going to have a chance to hear more about all of these people? I want to hire ALL of them! That is a fantastic idea. Even better, I want you to get to hear FROM a lot of these people. This is a series sharing the voices of people who have been through Rebel Therapist programs recently. They have created some phenomenal programs. I want you to hear from them because It will inspire you to realize you can create something amazing too. You will get to hear a bit about what they learned in creating these programs and that will help normalize the process entrepreneurs go through. You may fall in love with them. I know I have. So for this series, you'll be hearing from these incredible folks. They are giving us such a gift and I can't thank them enough. Hear about the programs each of these entrepreneurs has created and the lessons they've learned so far in leveling up. Judy Hu is a trauma informed therapist in Cambridge, MA. She does not want to help you just cope in this dysfunctional world, but to thrive in it by actively unlearning toxic belief systems that you learned in your childhood. She created Boundaries For BIPOC: Breaking Free From Oppression. https://judyhucounseling.com/ Dr. Jen Blanchette is the host of the TBI Therapist podcast. She is a licensed psychologist and coach for people who have experienced a concussion or TBI. https://www.tbitherapist.com Liz Dube, a Certified Sex Therapist, Coach and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, loves working with people who want to better understand themselves sexually and feel sexually empowered. She's helped thousands of men, women, and couples feeling stuck sexually and is working her ass off to save the world one bedroom at a time. https://talksexwithliz.com/ Kelly Guthrie, Ph.D. is a therapist and coach who has been helping people strengthen their partner relationships for the past 20 years. Her specialty is working with couples who feel more like roommates than soulmates since children came into their lives; she is especially fond of working with these couples because she vividly remembers just how tough those early years of parenting were on her own marriage. https://www.childproofyourrelationship.com/program Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/179

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I invited my pal Jeff Guenther back on Rebel Therapist because I've noticed 2 things he does brilliantly well in his marketing. Not only is he great at marketing, but he's also really honest and willing to give you zero BS as he explains what he does and why. I expect you to listen to everything he's sharing here and borrow the parts that might work for you in marketing your incredible and unique business. Just so I don't bury the best part, due to how Jeff has been using TikTok, his company Therapy Den has had a 50% increase in therapy referrals. That's absurdly high. Before we go there, I'll share more about him. Jeff Guenther, LPC, is a therapist in Portland, OR. He has been in private practice since 2005 and currently leads workshops on how health and wellness practitioners can build their digital brand and attract more clients online. Jeff is the creator and owner of two highly ranked therapist directory sites, Portland Therapy Center and TherapyDen. Here's some of what we talked about: Writing effective emails and subject lines Encouraging people to share his emails and blog posts Handling criticism and backlash His writing rituals Grabbing Tiktok users' attention in the first few seconds Therapy Den's 50% increase in client referrals due to TikTok (!!!) Why TikTok might be a great fit for you if you're creating a business beyond private practice Jeff's 30 day TikTok assignment for our mutual pal Heidi Savell and her coaching business (and perhaps for you too, dear listener) How Jeff is looking at the future of his many businesses Here are some takeaways that particularly stand out to me: Takeaway #1: Your newsletter is a powerful tool. Here's how Jeff increases its reach: In every email he writes, he provides a link to his company's blog. People read the blog and then post on social, which brings more people to the blog. Which leads to more people signing up. If the content were not remarkable, then of course none of that would work. Takeaway #2: For his email subject lines and the emails themselves, he taps into what his readers are going through and may not even be ready to talk about. Takeaway #3: For TikTok, Jeff has used that same skill of tapping into what his readers are thinking and feeling to grab the TikTok user's attention quickly. Takeaway #4: Jeff talks on TikTok in a way that assumes he already has rapport with the viewer. He does not overproduce these videos. Takeaway #5: In order to get a big return from TikTok, you'll need to post a lot. Jeff Posts once a day or more. He didn't get a lot of traction at first and doesn't think his first videos were great. It takes time to get good at this. Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/167

Looking over some of my 2021 Reflections Making more money and seeing that I can trust myself with it

When you started your business, I bet that you were excited, nervous, and all around obsessed with the idea. Day in and day out you thought about it and put the pieces of the puzzle together one by one. But time has gone on, and perhaps now you feel like a prisoner to the very thing you created.It's so easy to get stuck in the trenches of the ins and outs of business, ultimately leading to burnout, anxiety, depression,And even to close the business. Today, we're talking with Annie Schuessler about liberating yourself to do more of the things you love all while your business grows and that spark of excitement returns.In this episode, you'll learn:How to transition boldly in businessHow to know the right time to transitionWhere to find business inspiration as an entrepreneurWhy it is important to create a balance between your life and workHow to settle on one or two offersAnnie is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® Podcast. She helps therapists and healers create the program that will launch the next phase of their business. She helps people make a bigger impact with her Rebel Therapist programs so they can generate more profit, create more free time, and have more fulfillment.---RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODERebel Therapist Podcast CONNECT WITH ANNIE SCHUESSLERFacebook: @annieschuesslerInstagram: @annieschuesslerTwitter: @AnnieS_TherapyWebsite:rebeltherapist.me/  CONNECT WITH LAURA AURAInstagram: @thatlauraauraFacebook: @thatlauraauraTwitter: @thatlauraauraWebsite: LauraAura.com THANK YOU, GUTSY TRIBE!We love, love, love to read your comments, feedback, and reviews. If you haven't yet, drop us one below! Your review might even get highlighted within one of our gutsy love posts or on our website.

This week on Sober Exposure we are joined by relationship therapist and mental health counselor Elizabeth Stadtlander aka "THE REBELLIOUS COUNSELOR"! Elizabeth is breaking boundaries and ties to traditional psychotherapy. Come have a seat on the couch with us.   Find Elizabeth here: https://www.actuation-counseling.com/ https://www.instagram.com/eliztherapist https://www.youtube.com/user/TheElizabeth126 https://www.facebook.com/actuationcounseling  

This week on the podcast I am joined by Annie Schuessler. Annie is a business coach and the founder of Rebel Therapist. In this episode, Annie shares how 1-on-1 and group programs can be great ways for yoga teachers to diversify their income and how to create programs that are successful! There is nothing more challenging than pouring your heart and soul into a program that you are super excited about and then seeing it flop, so she shares her top tips for creating a program that will succeed, how to get over perfectionism mentality when it comes to creating programs, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by OfferingTree. If you're interested in finding an all-in-one platform for online or in-person teaching, then you should check out OfferingTree. OfferingTree has been supporting M.B.Om for over a year now and I not only love the product but I also love the people. OfferingTree is providing special pricing for M.B.Om listeners, so be sure to visit offeringtree.com/mbom.

This week I shared my thoughts on niching beyond private practice and at the end I gave you a small list of niches I think we need more of you to create programs and services around. Keep reading for a summary of what I talked about. Niching beyond private practice is SO different from niching to fill a practice. You CAN fill your traditional private practice without a narrow niche. Once you move into the global online space, you are likely to need a narrow niche. What's a niche? A niche is a problem your person is trying to solve. An identity or community is not a niche, but an identity or community can be a huge ingredient of a niche. Here's why: Even if you came up with a group for 49 year old white cis queer women who are parents by both adoption and birth, live upstairs from their sisters, and are Elton John fans, I would not join until you told me what problem you're helping us solve. (That describes me, if you didn't guess.) That said, identity can be a HUGE part of what goes into your niche. Just look at the amazing work of Dr. JaNae Taylor, who helps Black entrepreneurs create wellness in community in her company: Minding My Black Business. Here are a small number of real niche examples from folks who have been through Rebel Therapist programs: Tia Hackett has a couples workshops for people who need help with communication and may not have access to or time for couples therapy. Monica McClain-Reese helps couples learn to manage their money together. Maureen Cotton helps couples plan unique and powerful ceremonies without succumbing to the Wedding Industrial Complex. Liz Adams helps women with ADHD who have dreams they're not living yet. Kelsi McMartin helps parents of kiddos who have recently come out as nonbinary or trans. Caitlin Olsen helps progressive mormon women figure out their path. Staci Boden has a group coaching program to help recovering type-A change makers and leaders to follow energy instead of pushing and controlling. Valerie DiLuggo has a program helping straight single women create joyful whole lives as they take a break from dating for a reset. Samantha fox has a program helping women who are coming out as lesbian or queer later in life. Katie Nasherson runs a program helping people rebuild their lives after a tragedy or devastating event. Jesse Kaufman helps private practice therapists overcome visibility barriers to authentically market their work with video. I'll be sharing more examples soon. Here's why you should have a narrow enough niche: So you stand out and come to mind in a global online space when that niche is talked about, even if your audience is not huge yet. If you've got a huge audience already, you don't need this advice. Hey Oprah, Brene, and Glennon. What's up?! Some fears may come up for you around niching, and what I want to tell you about each one. Fear: I'll choose the wrong niche. Tell that fear: You are not making a permanent decision. Fear: I'll be bored. Tell that fear: When you go narrow, you get to do some deep work. You'll still be doing a lot of different things with your participants. Fear: There's too much competition. Tell that fear: You can't actually take that niche on all by yourself. Also, some folks would prefer to work with YOU. Fear: Niching doesn't feel like freedom to me. Tell that fear: Try using a vague niche and see how it goes! Choose a narrower niche when you're ready. One possibility for people who hate niching: Start with a broad niche and sell your program based on your reputation with your network. Then narrow your niche so that you can sustain your business over time. Here are some filters to run a niche through to see if it might work: The people with this problem know they have this problem. You're not trying to convince them that this issue is a problem. They have already tried things to solve this problem. Perhaps they've done other programs already, read books, or paid money in some way to solve it. You have talked to actual people who have this problem. It's not based on a made-up avatar. You can easily describe this niche in one sentence. If you need to go on for several paragraphs, you're not there yet! This niche passes the "cousin test." When you tell someone about your niche, a particular person comes to mind, perhaps their cousin or neighbor or friend. You hear "I know who will hire you" rather than "Oh that sounds really cool. I bet everyone needs that." This niche brings you joy, at least some of the time. If working on or talking about this problem causes you pain or harm, move on. You have a LOT to say about this niche. You could sit down and think of 50 topics, tips or ideas to share with the people who deal with this problem. Bonus: If solving this problem is on your person's to-do list, that's even better. Let's look at some fictional Niche Makeovers as examples: vague: I help women through transitions more viable: I help women through breakups vague: I help people who are dealing with difficult problems at home or at work. more viable: I help parents who are struggling with their 5 to 10 year old kid's behavior. vague: I help people use intuition to make better choices. more viable: I help people use intuition to manage their feelings and choices around money. vague: I help women be their best selves. more viable: I help white women stop behaving in racist ways. Your first step in figuring out your niche and turning it into a business: Listen to real people within this niche. You can talk in real time or through surveys, email or by mining your memory bank. If you're thinking about past therapy clients who are within this niche, mine your memory bank instead of directly asking them. That would be unethical. Some of the questions to ask: How would you describe the problem? What do you think the solution looks like? What have you already tried to solve this problem? What happened with those attempts? What (besides price) would make a program a no brainer for you? Listen. All of this listening will help you create your pilot offer and your marketing. Don't half-ass this niche research. It is the most important foundational work for creating a great offer. HOWEVER, don't fall into procrastination or perfectionism. This world needs your ethical micro business. Just a few niches I'm not seeing enough (not even nearly exhaustive): Please create a program around one of these topics! I'm only naming big rough niches here, so there are many specific niches possible within each one. Sex Parents with kids who have specific issues Managers and bosses Blended families Friendship Housemates Business partners Show notes at: http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/164

After 20 years as a practicing therapist, Annie Schuessler knew it was time to close her private practice and change her focus. She recognised the early signs of burnout and the alignment between her work and her values had shifted. She decided it was time to support other therapists and healers build their own sustainable practices. So she turned her full focus to business coaching and started creating services to mentor other Rebel Therapists in running their businesses in ways that feel great to them and their values. I am delighted to have Annie on the podcast. She was an absolute delight to speak with, and I'm excited to share the conversation with you. Rebellion and Serenity This is another episode that resonates with 'Serenity', which is the theme we are diving into around The Haven this month. Annie sees rebellion as a compass for finding our best path. This parallels the idea of serenity as 'belonging to oneself'. Gentle rebellion is not an indiscriminate antagonism or a blanket rejection of other ideas or people. Rather it is an awareness of what matters to us at our core. Annie describes rebellion as adventure, exploration, and interest in what comes next. And a Rebel Therapist as a healer who wants to find their best path. This means building on the work of our mentors and influences, without necessarily following their way of doing things. Rebellion is the courage to stop hiding ourselves. Serenity is the point of convergence, where our core self integrates with the choices we make and the actions we take. While she focuses on supporting therapists and healers in her work, Annie's insights are universally relevant to so many other areas of the human experience. This is definitely a conversation for quietly creative souls who desire meaning beyond the common metrics of success. During our conversation we covered a range of topics including: Why we often gravitate towards the bland and boring options - and what question to ask ourselves if we really want to access our own core truths What people often get wrong when thinking about the 'vision' for their business, project, or life (and how to approach it instead) The importance of getting comfortable with discomfort, especially when it comes to letting go of pleasing everyone Why we should see marketing as so much more than selling (and how we can add value to the world THROUGH it) Managing energy and actions in order to avoid burnout as independent creators and small business owners The sources of burnout to be aware of and how to create a plan that guards against it How to get off the Hamster Wheel of Tactics and Strategy - the importance of being intentional with the inspiring, cool, and compelling ideas we see other people using (how Annie filters options to make the best decisions) What we can ask ourselves if we want to stop hiding and bring our inner-rebellion out into the world And much more... Over to You What are your takeaways from this episode? What stood out to you? What were any "hmm interesting" or "aha!" moments? Leave your response in the comments below. Links: Annie's Website: https://rebeltherapist.me Twitter: @AnnieS_Therapy Instagram: @annieschuessler If you want to continue the conversation and hear more of my takeaways you can listen to the Extended Play Private Podcast over on Patreon.com/AndyMort

There are too many gifted people not making any money with their gifts! That is the discussion I got to have with Rebel Therapist, Annie Schuessler, in this Friday Fill Up. Annie is a business coach and the host of the Rebel Therapist Podcast. She helps therapists, healers, and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice with her innovative programs. We talk about turning your gifts and passions into a profession in this episode and I love Annie's perspective on how to do that. She shares her own story of maxing out in her biz, how she found balance, and how she helps other amazing people do the same. We often have a hard time striking a healthy balance in our lives and Annie shares ways to do that while also stretching towards our goals and reaching our dreams. This will be the perfect episode to help you do it too!

I love bringing you behind the scenes of successful businesses so that you've got lots of examples of different ways to build YOUR business. In this week's episode of Rebel Therapist, I'm talking to a healer and entrepreneur who has built a robust ecosystem with high priced offerings. I asked her about how she's developed her offerings, her sales and marketing processes, and how she's scaled back her work hours. Meet Cate Stillman. Cate established Yogahealer.com in 2001, and Yoga Health Coaching in 2012 for wellness professionals. Her books include Body Thrive and Master of YOU. Here's some of what we talked about: Creating a business around yoga health coaching Developing a second branch of her business around business coaching How Cate listens to her people in order to create her curriculum and offers Starting a 2 hour workshop that became a year-long course Using an "intense" sales process Setting high prices Working 20 hours per week outside of her book writing time Her webinar process, from idea to delivery Here are some takeaways that particularly stand out to me: Takeaway #1: Information doesn't equal transformation. What people need and will pay for is a process to help them implement. Cate started with a 2 hour workshop and over time she developed that into a year-long course teaching and practicing habits. Takeaway #2: Think about how long people have to wait to work with you. When developing a program or course, if you set it up that folx can only start once or twice a year, you may be losing a lot of opportunities to work with people. Please don't worry about this when you're creating a new offer. This is something to consider further down the line. Takeaway #3: When you're ready to hire, choose people who are different from you and who have skills and interests different from your own. I'm in my own hiring process right now, and I'm paying attention to this. This means I have to acknowledge what I suck at as well as what I'm great at. It's humbling! Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/163

On today's episode I am interviewing Annie Schuessler, AKA The Rebel Therapist. She is sharing her advice to build your business with the structure, the methods and the modalities that you want to specialize in. Annie has been running a successful private practice for over 20 years, and has mentored other therapists in their businesses for 10 years. This episode is jampacked with valuable information! We Are Going Over: How to find your specialty How to avoid burnout Mindset issues that are holding you back from charging what you're worth Building a business based on what YOU truly want Resources Mentioned: https://rebeltherapist.me/ (The Rebel Therapist) https://www.instagram.com/annieschuessler (Annie's Instagram) Spapreneur® Coaching Programs

As you get ready to move beyond private practice and create your signature program, you might believe you'll need to run many many programs in order to stay interested. I'm gonna tell you to start with one. Usually boredom is not what happens. If it does, you can add more! I'm on round twenty (!) of my core program right now, which had a few different names in the beginning. It's been called Create Your Program for quite a few minutes now. I'm having fun making changes to improve it every single time. We just added a session with an attorney who answers legal questions and a systems expert to help with setting up tech. Of course I'm always fascinated by the participants and what they're creating. There's just very little boredom happening around here. This week's Rebel Therapist podcast guest is positively obsessed* with her program as well. You're about to hear from someone who loves fine-tuning her signature program. Therefore she's created an outstanding program that her participants love. It's called Mindful Moguls. Listen to how Dr. JaNaè Taylor thinks about the needs of her Mindful Mogul participants, as well as her own needs, to craft an excellent experience. You might even discover that you want and need to jump into the next round of her program. Dr. JaNaè Taylor is a Licensed Psychotherapist in Virginia Beach, VA, where she owns and operates Taylor Counseling and Consulting Services. She specializes in providing mental health services exclusively to the Black Community. JaNaè's expertise has been featured in Money, SHAPE, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, NBC, and CBS among many others. As the Founder of Minding My BLACK Business, Dr. Taylor has created a digital space that provides resources, workshops, programs, and a podcast for Black Entrepreneurs to check in on their mental health and each other. She was on Rebel Therapist back in November of 2017 so go listen to that one too to see where she was 4 years ago. Here's some of what we talked about: Creating her 8 week program for Black Service Oriented Entrepreneurs Creating an after-care program How she landed on 8 weeks for this program Using 1:1 sessions within her the program Making changes in the second iteration of her program What she sees as successful outcomes for her participants Her love-hate relationship with social media and which posts gain traction What happened when her IG account was shut down An update on her podcast, Minding My Black Business Here are some takeaways that particularly stand out to me: Takeaway #1: When you set the length of your program, go for that sweet spot where participants are still engaged and excited, and they have enough time to develop as a group and attain their goals. "You definitely don't want to feel like people are rolling their eyes when it's time to join the group on week seven, that they're over it. And at the same time you want to have that kind of natural group development." Takeaway #2: Get started with your program and then be ready to make changes in round 2. In the second iteration of her program, she made a few changes to make it ever better for her and for her participants: bringing in 2 guest teachers, increasing the number of weeks, and adding individual sessions. "One of the feedback points was that they wished that they had had more time with me. And in my mind, I was like, well, what do you mean? We were together for 6 weeks. And I was like: Oh, solo! Okay." Takeaway #3: As you run your business for a number of years and reiterate your program, you don't necessarily have to work as many hours to keep growing as you did in the beginning. "I don't feel like I'm doing it as many hours as I've done it before. There have been months where my laptop is closed on the weekend and that was unheard of for me." Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/159 *"Positive obsession" coined by Octavia E. Butler

Many of Rebel Therapist's program participants and listeners are brilliant folx who feel intimidated by the idea of consulting for organizations, and yet you're the ones who have the gifts those organizations need. It's part of my mission to help healers, especially those who have marginalized identities parachute into organizations, facilitate real change, make lots of money, and not lose themselves in the process. This is part three in a 3-part series on getting those corporate gigs. If you haven't listened to part one or two just make sure you also listen to my conversations with Femily and Kristen Meinzer. Now, I'm so thrilled to introduce Dr. Sand Chang. They're going to talk about how they've followed their interests and passions to create a robust consulting business which brings in about half of their overall revenue. You'll also hear how they take good care of themselves and stay true to their values in the process. Before we dive in, here's little more about Dr. Chang: Dr. Sand Chang (they/them) is a Chinese American nonbinary psychologist, author, DEI/organizational consultant, and trainer with more than 20 years of experience providing training and mental health services. Through compassionate engagement, they partner with organizations and teams seeking meaningful structural and interpersonal change. Dr. Chang's work is grounded in social justice, cultural awareness, and humility. Their areas of emphasis include trauma-informed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), LGBTQ populations, trans health, and body liberation related to racial justice, and eating disorders. Here's some of what we talked about: Why consulting with orgs takes 40% of their time and brings 50% of their revenue Preferring the variety of working in many different ways and with different organizations How going to one conference with a colleague led to many more relationships and opportunities How DEI work has gotten better for them now that they get to decide who it's with and how they do it Why they work collaboratively with each organization to figure out how they'll co-create the best experience Using a set of filters to decide whether a potential project will align with their values. Creating packages rather than using an hourly fee Thinking about redistribution of wealth and how their business fits into it Why they chafe against marketing models that are based on funnels and social media Their reasons for not having a 5 year plan Their intention to be more and more themselves in every situation Some ways they harness rage in their work Here are some takeaways that particularly stand out to me: Takeaway #1: Dr. Chang has built their reputation as a thought leader through leading trainings, writing a book, being on podcasts, their social media presence, word of mouth and more. They don't do much at all to go after these gigs. And that's been true for 3 out of 3 of the people in this 3-part series. Femily, Kristen Meinzer and now Dr. Chang. They've built their reputations as thought leaders in their very particular niches. Now those organizations are knocking on their doors. Takeaway #2: Dr. Chang is willing to say no and walk away from gigs that aren't right for them. They pause and listen to their gut about whether this is the right situation, even if there's a ton of money involved. This takes an ability to feel into their power and let go of scarcity, trusting that a better situation is on the way. Takeaway #3: Dr. Chang has had to learn to raise their prices. They've realized that the value of their work is way beyond the particular hours they're working for an organization, both in terms of the impact their work makes, and also in terms of the amount of emotional labor they are doing. Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/155

Many of Rebel Therapist's program participants and listeners are brilliant folx who feel intimidated by the idea of consulting for organizations, and yet they have the gifts those organizations need. I'm talking about you. It's part of my mission to help healers, especially those who are queer/trans and/or BIPOC to parachute into organizations, facilitate real change, make lots of money, and not lose themselves in the process. If you want in on this exploration, this is for you. I'm so excited to bring you one of my personal heroes, Kristen Meinzer. Kristen is an award-winning podcaster, culture critic, royal watcher, and author. She currently hosts Movie Therapy with Rafer & Kristen, a podcast in which listeners write in with their quandaries, and she and her cohost Rafer Guzman respond with a mix of advice and viewing recommendations. She also hosts By The Book, a podcast in which she and her cohost Jolenta Greenberg live by the rules of a different self-help book in each episode. Her book, So You Want to Start a Podcast, won the Audie Award for best business/personal development audiobook of 2020. She was named a 2020 Woman of the Year by The Women's Center in Washington DC. In 2021, she was selected by the U.S. Department of State to serve in the U.S. Speaker's Program. As you may have noticed, most of the work she does is NOT consulting. Consulting is only about 10% of her business. If you'd like to bring your gifts to organizations as a side hustle, whether or not you want to grow that side hustle into a full time thing, listen up. You'll hear what worked for her, and what she's learned through mistakes to do differently. Your gift is probably not the same as hers. You're probably not poised to be a world class podcast consultant. Your gift may be around communication or healing trauma or Diversity Equity and Inclusion or something else. As you listen, think about how you could be bringing YOUR gifts into organizations. Here's some of what we talked about: Developing her primary consulting packages based on her years of experience Creating a valuable "prescription" document for each of her clients Find allies in organizations, especially if you're part of a marginalized community How she deals with the isolation and loneliness of being an entrepreneur Her mistake early on of giving away too much without getting paid How she sets up her pricing for individuals and for corporations The scary early months of starting her own business Her rolling to-do list and other productivity hacks Here are some takeaways that particularly stand out to me: Takeaway #1: One way Kristen creates immense value in her consulting work is by giving her clients a document with plans mapped out in tangible steps. She calls it her prescription. This is a way she demonstrates the value she's delivered and it helps the clients make the best use of the consultation. Takeaway #2: Especially if you're part of a marginalized group, look for people in an organization who can advocate for you. Find allies, nurture relationships and don't try to do everything alone. Takeaway #3: Kristen shared an early mistake so that you don't have to make it too. She gave too much away without getting paid. Now she's careful to limit what she shares before she officially gets hired. Takeaway #4: A piece of advice Kristen would give to her past self who was about to start her own business: Believe it's going to be OK and don't overwork out of anxiety. Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/154

Earlier this summer, I had the joy and privilege of interviewing Annie Schuessler, a fellow therapist, Art of Money alum, and host of the phenomenal podcast, “Rebel Therapist.” When Annie first started her private therapy practice, she struggled with her mindset around money, with not knowing how to build her business, and how to balance her desire to help folks heal while also supporting her family. Twenty years later, Annie has found her spark, mentoring therapists to build ethical, sustainable businesses that honor their passions, the way they want to show up, and the work they want to do in the world. Listen in as we challenge the status quo and explore: - How Annie confronted scarcity and the limiting beliefs around money that were undermining her professional and financial success - How “rocking the boat” and talking honestly about her struggles and experiences led Annie to create a business that is both fulfilling - AND capable of supporting her family - Honoring queer, feminist values in a capitalist society - How Annie helps therapists who feel stuck in their practice cultivate new outlets of inspiration and create new opportunities for success - What it means to be a “rebel therapist”

Let's go get that corporate money. Shall we? Many of Rebel Therapist's program participants and listeners are brilliant folx who feel intimidated by the idea of consulting with organizations, and yet they have the gifts those organizations need. Yeah, I'm talking about you. It's part of my mission to help healers, especially those who are queer/trans and/or BIPOC to parachute into organizations, facilitate real change, make lots of money, and not lose themselves in the process. If you want in on this exploration, make sure to listen to the next 3 episodes. I'm so excited to kick this exploration off with Femily. As a Gender/Cultural Studies MA with a big firm management consulting background Femily speaks at and advises Silicon Valley and other male-majority sectors and teams, like law, finance, and engineering – on gender, equity, and building an ally culture. Femily's popular, digital courses give ambitious women and nonbinary people concrete, evidence-based instruction on leading in today's male-majority world, rebelling against disempowering "shoulds," outsmarting all "isms", and making big life/business changes that really "stick." Here's some of what we talked about: When you're starting out with corporate gigs, it's about finding a warm contact Get really clear on your niche and name a problem corporations are actually trying to solve Tie your services to money by showing them that your services will help them make or keep more of it Once you're known in your niche, corporations will be coming to you Put energy into creating your reputation as a thought leader Some things that work: Speaking, being on a panel, being a moderator, being on podcasts, networking An example of a 15K plus consulting package she's done Why she charges $400 per hour right now How to think about "convincing" corporations to hire you Do "fake it til you make it" in terms of confidence, but don't tone down your magic or your identity Nail your "I help" statement so that you're irresistible to a particular industry Her group program for feminists and queer people about how to step into the spotlight Why therapists should consider providing 1:1 consulting or coaching within organizations Here are some takeaways that particularly stand out to me: Takeaway #1: It's probably going to be a warm contact that gets you in the first few doors. It's NOT likely to be advertising or cold calling that gets you started. Takeaway #2: Giving a talk does not usually lead to consulting gigs. Position yourself for one or the other. Takeaway #3: Niche hard. Figure out WHICH corporations you're interested in working with and solve one of their urgent problems. Ask yourself: "How can I be helpful to a very niche industry in a very specific part of the world?" Takeaway #4: Therapists and healers are the perfect people to do some highly specialized 1:1 or small group work with corporations. Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/153

Thinking about making the flip to coaching? You might be excited about the liberation that comes with expanding beyond private: Working from anywhere. Working with folks from everywhere. Breaking free of the limits of your therapy license (if you've got one). Getting to create and serve in new ways. If you're going to make that transition, should you do it quickly? Or slowly? When I was making a transition from private practice to this business, I did it pretty slowly. It wasn't until about 2015 that I fully put myself into what's now Rebel Therapist. In internet years 6 years is a long time. My guest this week, Dr. Lynyetta Willis, made the flip all at once. She had a thriving private practice, and for reasons you'll hear in this conversation, she decided to flip completely into coaching all at once. You're going to be taking notes not just on how she's built her coaching business, but also on how she sets up her time and creates harmony between her business and the rest of her life. Here's a little more about her: Dr. Lynyetta G. Willis, psychologist and family empowerment coach, helps frustrated families break unhelpful patterns and cross-generational cycles so they can move from stable misery into peaceful harmony. She helps her clients and audiences learn to strengthen their parenting, partnership, and personal growth practices so they can feel harmony in their hearts and homes...and she is sometimes available for one on one business coaching. Here's some of what we talked about: Shutting down a thriving therapy practice and starting a coaching practice Being completely mobile with her business Her answer to whether it's better to transition slowly into coaching or make a flip all at once (it depends) When your business gets out of harmony with your life Taking flex weeks and other ways of getting into harmony Creating a signature offer out of what she found herself doing over and over again Her business model, including both group work and 1:1 coaching packages How she approaches growing her audience and bringing in clients What we both learned from our experiments with Facebook Ads Her morning and evening rituals Consolidating tasks into theme days Her family of 4 plus their cat taking a trip in an RV! Here are some takeaways that particularly stand out to me: Takeaway #1: Consider building down time into the rhythm of your business. Rather than waiting to burn out, look at how you can build time off into the structure of how you do things. Dr. Lynyetta takes a flex week at the end of every month. Takeaway #2: Do your rituals when they work for you. Don't worry about what self care is supposed to look like. Dr. Lynyetta is not a morning person, so lots of her rituals happen in the evenings. Pay attention to your body's natural preferences when you're setting up your life. Takeaway #3: Theme days are amazing. Dr. Lynyetta does her consult calls on Mondays. She's got a particular shape to each day of the week and that helps her focus and bring the needed parts of herself to each day. If you haven't tried theme days, I highly recommend giving them a try, especially if you're stretching into a new project. Those are 3 of my takeaways. What stood out to you? Send me an email at info@coachingwithannie.com. even better, include a voice memo so I can share your voice on the pod. Tell me what stood out to you from this conversation and what it's helping you rethink in your own business. Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/152

I am introverted, I do have social anxiety, and I'm autistic. That's a pretty thick soup to be wading through as a manager. The main reason I wanted to share that before you hear this interview is because my experiences as an introverted boss may be quite different from your experiences if you're also an introverted boss. The other reason reason I wanted to share that is because, before I had the framework of autism to make sense of my life, I was constantly working against myself in an effort to fix things I perceived as problems & deficiencies. While I'm still working to become a better manager and leader, I'm also looking much more objectively at how I can build structures that don't require me to work against my nature quite so often. In so many ways, my autism is a strength for business-building, writing & podcasting, and team-building. But it takes work to embrace those strengths when they're so different from what other people expect! Alright, here's what you're going to hear in this interview—Annie and I talk about how I find team members, why you need to know what you're really hiring for before you start looking, how I'm onboarding new hires now, and why you don't want to clone yourself. The post EP 340: Managing As An Introverted, Anxious, and Autistic Boss: Tara's Interview On The Rebel Therapist With Annie Schuessler appeared first on What Works.

Where were you a year ago today? Where are you now? How are you preparing for what is to come? Michelle Markwart Deveaux joins us for a reflective look back on our lives and businesses and a hopeful look ahead to the possibilities that lie ahead. Michelle Markwart Deveaux is the CEO of FaithCultureKiss Studios and Founder of The Speakeasy Cooperative. When she's not teaching singers, actors, podcasters, and influencers to use their voice to change the world, Michelle revels in the nitty-gritty of entrepreneurship, business shenanigans, and personal development. Put simply? She runs a company that shows people how to be who they are meant to be, so they can run the businesses they were born to run (while having a helluvalotta fun doing it.) She's been featured on the likes of What Works with Tara McMullin, Rebel Therapist, The Women's Advocate, Dr. Dan's Voice Essentials, and here on the Full Voice. A frequent speaker and workshop leader, Michelle will next be presenting at the Vocology in Practice International Voice Conference. Find and follow Michelle: Www.faithculturekiss.com/speakeasy

“I do want to help people build something big and awesome and impossible and that's of a very high value and that is client-centered.” ~Annie Schuessler How much do I adore Annie Schuessler? Let me count the ways so you, too, can fall hard for this business coach who helps therapists make an impact beyond a traditional private practice.  She’s also the host of two podcasts: Rebel Therapist™ and Listening To Adoptees. However, the real juice of this episode is about leveling up your professional therapy or healing aspirations and still being intentional about how you make, share, and spend your money. It’s not a contradiction to be client-centred, well-compensated, fulfilled, and successful! Annie explains it all.  Annie understands the mental gymnastics that therapists and healers get into aligning their desire to serve with capitalism’s myriad abuses. As a therapist herself, she’s tackled personal questions of shame and worthiness that often percolate below the surface and get in the way of success.  Throughout our conversation, Annie’s zone of genius shines through. She aims that powerful light on yours truly. I’m grateful to her for sharing some of that smart, focused insight for creating a well-balanced professional existence with us. Annie’s vibe will have you ready to fully embrace your brilliance, and step into your professional worthiness in a healthy, sustainable way. Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist® Programs, she helps therapists, healers and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice. You can find her resources at rebeltherapist.me. For full show notes, resources, and links to connect with our guest, visit: http://www.headhearttherapy.com/podcast *** Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork. Let’s be friends! You can find me in the following places... Website: www.headhearttherapy.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoundedHealr/ https://www.facebook.com/HeadHeartTherapy/ Instagram: @headhearttherapy Twitter: @WoundedHealr @HeadHeart_Chi

It's just you and me again today. I've already talked to some of you about this episode. You've probably already seen the title. Burn your therapy license. Let me explain. Before you decide I've taken this all WAY too far. I'm talking about symbolically burning your therapy license. As an exercise. It may seem extreme, but over these years of helping therapists expand beyond private practice, I've discovered that THIS is sometimes your biggest obstacle. If you're not a licensed therapist, you may wonder what the hell I'm talking about. You're about to dip into the internal world of the licensed therapist. (Or you may decide to skip this one because it's luckily one obstacle you don't have. ) In fact, now that I've got a good number of non-therapists in my groups, I find that they really help us therapists see how we're holding ourselves back. When I talk to therapists about their most liberated and exciting vision for their businesses, what they want to accomplish and how they want to work, they talk about: Wanting to work in ways that involve less 1:1 sessions. Some folks feel limited by the constraints of private practice, and want to expand in a new direction. Feeling burned out or out of balance and on their WAY to burnout. Feeling frustrated that they've hit or are approaching an income ceiling with therapy sessions. Loving their private practices, but not wanting to grow beyond 10 or 15 sessions per week while wanting to do something in addition to private practice. With this constellation of issues, you start exploring the possibility of making money in new ways. You start to dream into the idea of creating innovative programs and collaborating with different kinds of healers. You may even want to help lead movements (and if you're like...that's not me...it really might be. You just might not know it yet.) Then within a few minutes, you start worrying about your therapy license. Perhaps you say: "What if I do something to mess up my therapy license? I could lose it." "What will my colleagues think?" "If I call myself a coach, will people think I'm cheesy?" Those concerns are enough to stop some of you before you even get to dream into a new vision. The possibility is shut off within 5 minutes. Here's my prescription: BURN YOUR THERAPY LICENSE. A reminder: My suggestion that you burn your therapy license is a symbolic one. If you've got a therapy license, you may want to keep it! You may not. Either choice is fine. Your therapy license is one important tool. Symbolically, take a moment to burn it or otherwise let it go, just in your imagination, and just for a moment, so that you can fully explore the next possibility. Now you're likely to freak out. Here's how I want you to handle your fears about losing or harming your license: Write them down. Write down every single concern or fear you've got. It's like a voice that will probably get louder if you ignore it. By writing it down, you're telling that voice that you're listening and that you will address those concerns. Once you've calmed those fears and concerns by giving them a place, get back to burning your therapy license. Ask yourself this: In what ways is your fear of losing your license holding you back from serving in the ways you are meant to serve? Inside that question is an even bigger and more important question: How ARE you meant to serve now? Now allow yourself to explore. I'll share a bit about my own journey with burning my therapy license. I closed my therapy practice this past spring of 2020. It was a bittersweet transition. It was the right time for me to simplify and double down on Rebel Therapist. Letting my private practice go also freed up space to co-create a second podcast. This new podcast is not for business. It's a personal project that's really important to me. With my cohost Katelyn Dixon, I released season one of Listening to Adoptees this past fall. We feature adult adoptees and foster alum talking about their experiences. I'm an adoptive parent, and Katelyn is an adult adoptee. We bring both of our points of view to these interviews. If you're part of an adoption or foster constellation or you're a professional who works with folks in adoption or foster care, please check it out. I LOVED my therapy clients, but closing my practice was the right next step for me. Probably the hardest obstacle to ending my therapy practice was sunk cost fallacy. Sunk cost fallacy is the idea that if you've invested time, money or energy into something, then it is inherently valuable and you've got to hold onto it to prevent losing that investment. Without sunk cost fallacy, when you're thinking clearly and in a future focused way, you're considering what makes sense from here to get what you want. To get around sunk cost fallacy you can ask yourself, "What would I do to get this thing NOW if I didn't already have it?" If you wouldn't do anything to attain it now, it may not be valuable to you. If you think I'm telling you that the ultimate path is to let go of your private practice, please know that is absolutely not true. Most of the therapists I work with choose to keep their therapy licenses at least for a long time or indefinitely. Some don't. Either choice is great if it's for the right reasons. Here are a few examples of folks who are building businesses beyond private practice: I love sharing examples because they give you a sense of what's possible when you let yourself think about what you actually want. Ayrielle Williams created Heal So You Can Live, a course to help heal after an abusive relationship. Bart Hatler created a program for singles who want to unblock barriers to finding romantic love. Debbie Schwartz created Comfort For Caregivers, a program for overwhelmed caregivers to take care of themselves while protecting the health of another. Carissa Karner created the joyful business course, a program for entrepreneurs who want to create and grow joyful businesses. Rachel Fusco created The geek guild, a program for high school juniors to walk through the college application process with sanity. Maureen Cotton (an interspiritual minister, not a therapist) created a program to help couples plan unique and powerful ceremonies. I got to work with these smart and innovative people in Create Your Program. Learn more and join me next time here: https://rebeltherapist.me/create. The first time I shared the concept of burning your therapy license was with my email list. I got more responses than I've ever gotten to an email. You told me about what your fear of losing your license might be holding you back from. Here are some themes that came up over and over: I want to serve people outside of the state where I'm licensed. I want to use effective interventions that don't fall strictly within my therapy license. I want to be more authentic and I worry about disclosing anything in my marketing that could damage my reputation or my license. I want to serve people in a decolonized way and that vision for me falls outside of my therapy license. I want to work in a way that aligns with my values, which my therapy license in some ways doesn't. I'm ready to give up my license so I can work in all the ways I'm meant to. I'm excited about an idea for a program that doesn't fall within my therapy license. My practice is full and I want to do more without adding to it. I'm feeling boxed in, and the idea of symbolically burning my license is giving me the freedom to think differently. I have already symbolically burned my license even though I am maintaining it as a useful tool. There's no one right answer to what you'll do once you've given yourself the freedom to dream about your possibilities. What about you? When you allow yourself to symbolically burn your therapy license, what possibilities arise for you? How are you meant to serve next? I'd love to know. Email me at info@coachingwithannie.com Write your message or record a voice memo for me. I'd love to share your thoughts in your voice. Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/141

My guest today is Annie Schussler.  Annie is a former therapist, current business coach, and creator of the podcast "Rebel Therapist."  Annie helps spiritual entrepreneurs and business owners find their niche, develop their why, and build their confidence and skills in entrepreneurship.  We have a lovely conversation today about why people tend to give up too soon in business.  We also talk about how her podcasts can help give guidance to any newbies out there. If you have ever thought about starting a business, then you won't want to miss today's episode.  Follow Annie: https://www.instagram.com/annieschuessler/ https://www.facebook.com/annie.schuessler.9 Contact me: https://melissaoatman.com melissaoatman77@gmail 636-748-4943   Purchase my book Beautifully Broken:   https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/beautifully-broken-the-spiritual-womans-guide-to-thriving-not-simply-surviving-after-a-breakup-or-divorce/459896   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beautifully-broken-melissa-oatman/1136174371?ean=9781989579060 https://www.amazon.com/Beautifully-Broken-Spiritual-Thriving-Surviving/dp/198957906X https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50977070-beautifully-broken     Purchase my book Mindfulness Matters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HDSKGGH/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=melissa+oatman&qid=1599159677&sr=8-2   Follow me on social media: https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithlissa/ http://www.instagram.com/melissaoatman222 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPtU9hPeEWjbHr62LxuEXA   Donations are not necessary, however, if you feel inclined to donate to my channel through Venmo or PayPal, your energetic gifts are very much appreciated! Venmo @Melissa-Ann-161 PayPal: melissaoatman77@gmail.com  

Today, we're talking with Annie Schuessler from Rebel Therapist. Annie helps therapists and other healers move their businesses beyond private practice. She has her own podcast—also called Rebel Therapist—and we talk about how hosting her show has helped to use her voice. But we also dive into how Annie has been borrowing other people's audiences all year long through a podcast tour, a concerted effort to pitch other hosts and appear on other shows. Not only has her tour been successful—but it's helped create incredible results in her business, like overselling her last Create Your Program group coaching offer. We talk about how Annie finds shows to pitch, the research she does to pitch them, how she tracks her pitching, and how she's overcome the fear she first felt when getting started on this project. The post EP 304: Speaking To New Audiences With Rebel Therapist Founder Annie Schuessler appeared first on What Works.

In today's self care podcast I have the honor of interviewing Annie Schuessler with Rebel Therapist. We discuss Annie's self care journey throughout her professional career and continuing self care efforts. For more self care information please go to www.selfcaretodaytomorrow.com

Hello Rebel listener. I've decided to not release a new episode this week. I stand in solidarity with Black listeners, podcasters, healers, therapists, entrepreneurs, friends and family. I want to recommend something right now that's been so helpful to me as a white person who owns a business. Wherever you're listening to this right now, head to the podcast called That's Not How That Works. Hit play on their episode released on May 28th, 2020. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-not-how-that-works/id1358150402 The podcast That's Not How That Works is always all about justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in the world of coaching and personal development. It's by two JEDI masters (meaning justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) who are also very close friends. This particular episode gives you a whole guide to some of their most important episodes. This is an excellent time for me as a white person to look at how my business supports or stands against white supremacy, and to make long term commitments. Now real quick, I'll recommend some podcasts by our Black colleagues. There are business coaches, healers, & other entrepreneurs in here. This list really barely scratches the surface. Check them out if you haven't already. Authentic Wednesday with Bianca Hughes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-wednesday-podcast/id148096971 (A podcast about embracing your imperfections and being authentically you.) Level Up Your Course with Janelle Allen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/level-up-your-course-podcast-janelle-allen-create-online/id1045235303 (A podcast about course creation.) Minding My Black Business with JaNaè Taylor https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minding-my-black-business/id1276308195 (A podcast for Black entrepreneurs.) The Money Sessions with Tiffany McLain https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-money-sessions/id1454957630 (A podcast for therapists who are leaning in to raise their fees and make bank.) More Than Money with Jacquette Timmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-money-with-jacquette-timmons/id1463285733 (A podcast about money, psychology and choices.) Racism Recovery Podcast with April Dawn Harter https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/racism-recovery-podcast/id1507043474 (A podcast to help white people prepare for racism recovery.) Therapy For Black Girls with Joy Harden Bradford https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-for-black-girls/id1223803641. (A podcast about mental health and personal development.) Walk A Day In My Culture with Narissa Harris https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-a-day-in-my-culture/id1479616651 (A podcast that helps you keep your cultural antenna raised.) Like I said , that just starts to scratch the surface. If you like what you hear, or learn from what you hear, please subscribe to those podcasts, give them 5 star reviews, and share them with your colleagues and friends. I'll be back with an episode of Rebel Therapist next time.

We all want to live “our best lives”, but how do we even do that? That's what Annie and I spoke about in this episode. Annie Schuessler is a psychotherapist with 20 years experience and is the host of the Rebel Therapist podcast. We've all heard a lot about mindset and all the things we can do with the right mindset, but Annie reminds us that mindset is just one piece of the puzzle. Skip ahead: 04:17 - What does it really mean to “know yourself” 06:41 - How do we deal with making assumptions (the stories we tell ourselves about other people) 09:25 / 11:55 - How do we deal with our own thoughts (what we say to ourselves about ourselves) 18:21 - How to get unstuck, and take charge of your life 20:40 - What does a healthy mind look like 21:32 - What is a limiting mindset 23:28 - Manifestation and Mindset 25:30 - Getting real about Mindset 26:00 - Money Mindset 27:35 - A practical example of a limiting mindset 29:00 - Annie talks about her own challenges 31:09 - What's keeping us from having greater impact? (and mindset traps) 32:29 - Time management vs energy management 34:54 - Parting advice on cultivating the “best life” mindset   Podcast episodes mentioned: Time & Energy Management The truth about making more money Share it with a friend, let us know what you think in the comments and don't forget to subscribe ! For context this was recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

Authentic Side Hustles An interview with Annie Schuessler about when and how to consider adding a business outside the therapy room. Curt and Katie explore with Annie about how someone can actually succeed in developing a side hustle, looking at the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and effective products and services. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in the modern age. Interview with Annie Schuessler, MFT, Rebel Therapist Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® where she shares stories of people creating unique and innovative businesses. She’s been a therapist in private practice for 20 years, and a business coach for over 10 years. Her mission is to help people trained as therapists create and launch exceptional programs beyond the therapy room. She lives in San Francisco with her wife and two children. When she’s not recording a podcast or working with her clients, you can find her trying to convince her family to play Catan with her. You can find her resources at rebeltherapist.me. In this episode we talk about: The mistakes therapists make in developing their side hustles Why it doesn’t make sense to go for passive income right away The importance of creativity and passion for the impact you want to have The role burnout should (or should not) play in what you decide to do Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs Why you need grit and perseverance The problem with cookie cutter programs or programs from people one step ahead of you Where to focus and how to initially develop your offering The need for identifying what you have to offer and how to develop authority Owning your experience and standing out Selling a process versus expert information The challenges of marketing and some ideas about how to address these challenges Authentic relational approach for therapists turned coaches The considerations for starting another business now during the COVID pandemic and the global economic crisis Why fluff won’t sell, especially now Creation of free resources to provide value to your community The risk of repurposing others’ work for your own The need to articulate your unique viewpoint, understand your mission and purpose The fear of being bold and standing out Resources mentioned: We’ve pulled together resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links, so if you purchase after clicking below, we may get a little bit of cash in our pockets. We thank you in advance! Rebel Therapist Rebel Therapist Podcast Relevant Episodes: Creating Opportunities Clinical Marketing Beyond Selling the Couch Connect with us! Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapists Group Get Notified About Therapy Reimagined Conferences  Our consultation services: The Fifty-Minute Hour Who we are: Curt Widhalm is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, the CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more at: www.curtwidhalm.com Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant supporting leaders, visionaries, executives, and helping professionals to create sustainable careers. Katie, with Curt, has developed workshops and a conference, Therapy Reimagined, to support therapists navigating through the modern challenges of this profession. Katie is also President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more at: www.katievernoy.com A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We’re working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren’t trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don’t want to, but hey.   Stay in Touch: www.mtsgpodcast.com www.therapyreimagined.com Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapist’s Group https://www.facebook.com/therapyreimagined/ https://twitter.com/therapymovement https://www.instagram.com/therapyreimagined/   Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano http://www.crystalmangano.com/

All this month, we've looked at the challenges--and opportunities--that small business owners face in getting the support they need to feel confident and prepared. We've looked at mental health support, we've examined peer support, and we dug into coaching. This week, we asked 4 of our community members to share times when they've experienced a profound sense of support and I'm thrilled with how each of them shared a different form of support. Rebel Therapist founder Annie Schuessler shared how being honest & vulnerable with her peers has made a huge impact on her and her business. Business coach Justine Clay shared how a year-long program and accountability partner helped her get a new business off the ground. Voice coach and Speakeasy Collective founder Michelle Markwart Deveaux shared how her team supports her--and has helped her see herself and her role in a new way. And coach Leigh Johnson brings it all home by sharing how important different types of support and mindset about support was key to the growth and then exit from her last business. As you listen, I encourage you to think about the support you already have available to you--because it's probably more than you realize on a daily basis! And I also want you to think about what support you might need to call on more or find new structure for. The post EP 281: Business Support Comes In All Shapes & Sizes appeared first on What Works.

This week on the Play Inspired Podcast we hang out with the Rebel Therapist Annie Schuessler. Annie is a business coach and the host of Rebel Therapist® Podcast. She’s been a therapist in private practice for 20 years, and a business coach for over 10 years. With her Rebel Therapist® Programs, she helps therapist entrepreneurs make an impact beyond the therapy room. You can find her resources at rebeltherapist.me Connect with Annie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieschuessler Join the Play Inspired Podcast Newsletter: https://senfox.com/judithvergara Connect with Judith on Instagram: https://instagram.com/judithvvergara Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/FvhW3yf19SY Time Stamps 1:00 - What is a Rebel Therapist 3:30 - Running Your Business Like A Non Profit Doesn't work 5:30 - The Value of Tracking 6:00 - Opening up about your struggles to your trusted circle 7:19 - The Fear of Being Seen 9:00 - Marginalized for being front and center 11:00 - Starting a business can make you feel less powerful that you are 12:30 - Embracing the idea of owning a micro business 13:30 - Avoiding a One size fits all solution 14:45 - What's the best use of your time 15:00 - LGBT 15:30 - Grappling with sexuality 18:45 - Supporting family members that just came out, or about to come out 20:00 - Being smart about the circle you choose Music Provided by: Track: Raven & Kreyn - So Happy [NCS Official Video] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: https://youtu.be/cmVdgWL5548 Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/SoHappyYO

With recent events surrounding COVID-19, there have been big changes within behavioral health. While the industry rapidly shifts to telehealth, some practices are finding their daily calendars less full of appointments. Because of this, there has never been a better time to create alternative ways to support your community and provide additional streams of revenue for your practice. On today's episode, we're joined by Annie Schuessler of Rebel Therapist to discuss exactly how you can do this. The post COVID-19 Special Episode: Helping Therapists Make An Impact Beyond The Therapy Room appeared first on BrighterVision.com.

Chad shares why he had to comfort a naked man and explains how to show a beautiful woman a truly dull time. Then he interviews Jaap Hollander, the renegade who says most therapists are doing it all wrong. Jaap explains why in therapy, pessimism is more helpful than optimism. He shares tales from the mental hospital […]

One of my Rebel Therapist Masterminders mentioned recently that they like it that these episodes feature people at different stages of business. That got me to thinking. I've never really done an episode on the different stages and what gets folks from one stage to another. I realized I would have found an episode about that really helpful when I was going through the earlier stages, so I'm making it for you. I'm gonna talk about what I know I needed and what I see my clients and colleagues needing in each of these stages. I'll give examples and refer you to Rebel Therapist episodes you might want to listen to about people going through each of these stages. I'll use myself as an example, and I'll mention places where my journey could have gone better if I'd approached each stage differently and therefore made different choices. One of my biggest delights is when I can help you shorten your learning curve in creating your Rebel Business. I'm using my own labels and parameters for these stages, and they may not fit with the labels you've heard before. I'll talk about these stages: Create stage: this is where you create your business beyond the therapy room. Grow stage: this is where your business starts making a real income. Expand stage. this is where you really hit your stride. Limitless Growth stage: this is where you grow your empire to 7 figures and beyond. for each stage, I'll talk about the biggest internal change that can happen, what we most need to do and put in place during this stage, and what can go wrong. I'll also tell you what programs I've got to help you through the different stages. In this episode, part 1, we'll talk about the Create stage. Next time, in part 2, we'll cover the rest of the stages. Show notes at https://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/118

I got something wrong this year. In August I said that to be right for my programs, you have to want to make at least 20k in the next year from your new business beyond the therapy room. I said that this should be your goal. Here’s why that didn’t work: Your biggest reasons for leveling up are not about money. When you’re in touch with your big reasons (again, not money), you tend to make money. Focusing on 20K sometimes puts Rebels in negative mindset spaces: grasping, comparison, or scarcity. Rebel Therapists need to lean into a mindset space of curiosity, experimentation and creativity. That’s how you’ll get through the times when your current experiment fails. We look at two examples of entrepreneurs who don’t focus primarily on short-term financial goals. They focus on creating value, following what matters most to them, and serving people who are the most engaged with what they have to offer. Kim Restivo Lange, our guest from episode 114, talked about why she ended a profitable program to start a membership community. Then there’s me. I only made 7K in the first year of my coaching business, and I’m glad I didn’t decide to quit. Reflections on my own relationship to financial goals over the past 10 years. Why making a robust income is important to me How I decide what risks are worth taking Working through financial fears and difficult moments Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/115

Sarah Argenal is on a mission to eradicate the burnout epidemic that is crushing working parents. She offers programs to individuals and organizations to integrate mental and emotional support for parents in the workplace. She walks parents through a 4 step framework to craft a life. I see a theme here that I want you to pay close attention to. Sarah's 4 part framework is something that she has created and nurtured, and it's something she is becoming known for. Having a framework you can use to help you describe your work AND help people is a huge asset. It's your message AND it's your way of serving. Sarah didn't just stumble on this 4 part framework. She discovered and created it through observing herself and the thousands of parents she talked to. Now she's able to use that framework everywhere. She talks about it in podcast episodes. She talks about it in public speaking. She teaches it in workshops. She uses it in all of her content. She goes deep into one of the steps at times, and she sometimes gives an overview of all 4. This is an asset that she can build her business around. Listen to how Sarah is leveraging this asset. An asset like this can't be rushed. But time and energy you put into creating it is well invested. My business has doubled since I discovered and began to nurture my Rebel Therapist™ brand. It's what I'm becoming known for. When I think about the individual rebels I work with, I see that they hit that hockey stick on the growth chart when they get clear on their message and what they want to be known for. Sarah shares a lot of gems in this interview, but if you remember ONE thing, remember what she has to say about finding the work and message she wants to be known for.   Topics Discussed In This Episode: Why she focuses on helping working parents recover from burnout Having 2 tracks to her business: private work with parents and work with organizations How she customizes her 4-step framework for many different contexts Deciding to be known for one thing How she structures her online coaching program Creating workbooks to use within her program Using voxer as an extra support in her coaching How Annie and Sarah both manage time around between session support How she brings in private clients and how she brings in organizational clients Creating several different free offers and a marketing ecosystem Her advice for her former self Just in time learning rather than just in case learning Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/107

THIS WEEK: This week I’m featuring Jacquette Timmons, a financial behaviorist in New York City. We focused on two areas: how she prices her offerings and how she builds and nurtures her audience. If you're working on expanding your business beyond the therapy room, those are two areas you know require a lot of thought and attention. If you don't pay attention to them, your business can't thrive, even if your work is amazing. As we get into pricing, listen for how Jacquette combines trial and error with a careful process. She factors in everything including her expenses, what the outcomes are that she's providing, the value her clients place on that outcome, the time and energy the offer requires, and more. AND like I said, she allows for trial and error. You may think being methodical and using trial and error are mutually exclusive. Nope. Like Jacquette, I always leave room for experimentation. The first time I ran what is now Rebel Therapist, the cost was 1400, it happened over 8 sessions, and I had 3 amazing participants all who I'd worked with before. Now the program is in a different iteration. It's a 2-day workshop, 4 and a half hours each day, and the fee as of this recording is 1000. Different format, different price. And that price will likely go up. You'll also hear how Jacqette builds and nurtures her audience. She has remained steadfast in her message and her mission even when others weren't ready to hear it. As a therapist moving your work beyond the therapy room, she's talking right to you. As she talks about staying steadfast in her message, think about what the messages you want to share. Is there something edgy that you find not everyone is ready to hear? Listen to Jacquette's experience with this. Another thing that stands out about how Jacquette builds and nurtures her audience is that she's not afraid to go deep. Rather than doing what everyone else seems to be doing, she has gone for depth. Her free content isn't quick or superficial. It takes a minute, and that has paid off. As you listen, think about how that might work for you in the business you build beyond the therapy room. How can you create content that is truly valuable and engaging? Topics Discussed In This Episode: Why managing money is really about managing choices The combination fo services she offers, including private and corporate work Hosting The Comfort Circle™ Diners Why she doesn't believe in charging "what you're worth" How she chooses her prices How she builds her audience by showing up consistently Staying steadfast with her message even when it was unpopular Going deep with her free content How she creates synergy with all of her content marketing Starting her podcast, More Than Money Two pieces of advice for her former self Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/106

 “If you're not finding a way to make a good living, doing really hard work like that you're gonna burn out.” - Annie Schuessler   In this episode, Jay interviews Annie Schuessler, a San Francisco-based therapist and podcast host that founded Rebel Therapist, a business coaching practice that helps therapists break out of the traditional mindset and launch more dynamic private practices.  Jay and Annie explore topics such as money shaming, charging your worth, getting deliberate about client acquisition, being simultaneously brave and vulnerable in the face of entrepreneurship, evaluating the ROI of hiring a coach, and so much more....   Visit https://jayrooke.com/067-Annie-Schuessler/  for resources and show notes.    Check out my website: https://jayrooke.com/    Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TribeCreator/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayrooke  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayRooke    Episode Highlights:   01:49 Profitable and Helpful 05:49 Helping Others Flip Their Script 11:20 Calculating the Right Charges 19:46 Becoming Better Entrepreneurs 25:29 Dealing with Mindset Issues 37:02 The Rebel Therapist 43:30 Working with Coaches and Having ROI

I brought in the branding goddess who's helped me with Rebel Therapist, Jenny Ambrose of Puree Fantastico. She's here to tell you that branding is not what you think it is. Branding is a way to express who you are, what you do, and even what it FEELS like to work with you. Yep, good branding goes deep. Good branding integrates everything in your business. In this conversation, we talk about my experience working with Jenny and how my own ideas about branding evolved with her help. She also gives us ideas about how to get started with branding on your own and how to know whether it might be a good time to hire a pro. Topics Discussed In This Episode: How good branding can level up your business Sad mistakes people make with their branding Branding is NOT just about logos, rather it is all over your business How to start exploring branding on your own Why you should look in your closet when you're working on branding Who's ready to hire a branding pro and who isn't How much good branding costs Using archetypes to home in on your brand expression Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/101

Episode 32   TITLE Best of the Podcast:  You’re Not Fragile; You’re Very Strong   GUEST Annie Schuessler, LMFT   EPISODE OVERVIEW   Annie Schuessler, podcast host of Rebel Therapist, talks about overwhelm, and how she has created an environment that works for her, and what she needs when she travels. Annie talks about how she helps others create fulfilling businesses. We talk about podcasting (and as an introvert), what this has allowed her to do. Annie talks about being called a crybaby, and what she would say now to her younger self.   QUOTES You’re not fragile; you’re very strong Annie’s response to being an HSP, “I love me, and it’s absolutely a part of me.” I am strong and I want to be in difficult conversations Another name for HSP—“Highly Percepive” or “Tuned In”     BIO   Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the creator of The Superpower Method For Therapists® Program and the podcast Rebel Therapist. She’s been a therapist in private practice for over 15 years, and since 2010 she’s been helping private practice entrepreneurs build profitable and fulfilling businesses by leveraging their unique superpowers. You can find her resources for entrepreneurs trained as therapists at coachingwithannie.com. HIGHLIGHTS   The card game Annie mentions is called Settlers of Catan (or simply Catan) Associations made with the term HSP—difficult, sensitive, fragile Helping clients identify ideal working hours, what drains their energy, how to make more room for themselves We talk about perceived weaknesses and the corresponding strengths of being an HSP Annie talks about the myths that clients have when trying to decide what their ideal business looks like The challenges Annie experiences when anticipating new situations Having full creative control of podcasting and the unexpected gifts it has brought her.      PODCAST HOST   Patricia Young is a Life Coach in California. Patricia works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them embrace their HSP gifts, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia has developed a method for coaching HSPs that has been very effective. If you want to dig in, and move through the challenges you’re facing as an HSP, Patricia has the gift of being able to hone in on the barriers, so you can get straight to work and focus on living the life you were meant to. Patricia also facilitates online specialty groups for HSPs.   LINKS   Annie’s website: https://www.annieschuessler.com/ https://rebeltherapist.me/podcast-grid   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

In this conversation, we talk about how April has built an anti-racism coaching program and how that work is becoming a movement. April is a true Rebel Therapist, leader, and innovator. You’ll hear one half of our conversation today, and the other half in part two.   Topics Discussed In This Episode: How this program is different from other anti-racism programs Using Instagram to grow and nurture her audience Stepping into leadership Filling a need for white people who are stuck at the awareness stage of anti-racism work Setting up her business to make the biggest impact How she set up her coaching offers Show notes at http://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/87

This week it’s just you and me. I’m taking this podcast and my company in a new direction, and I want to tell you about it.   This has been percolating under the surface for quite a while. There’s been this part of me, which started as kind of a whisper and then became more of a shout. And now I’m ready to share it and I think you’re ready to hear about it.   Show notes at http://coachingwithannie.com/podcast/86

This is a special conversation about making a pivot in your business in order to get closer to what you’re meant to do. Rebecca and I each get personal about the pivots we’re each moving through and we talk about the retreat we’re hosting in 2019 for YOU.   Topics Discussed In This Episode: Owning the work you’re best at Revisioning your business Thinking about your body of work and what legacy you’re creating Mindset issues that come up when you push the boundaries of your business The Signature Heart And Soul Business Retreat: A retreat for entrepreneurs who are expanding and stepping into bigger leadership (LINK)   Letting go of what’s no longer working in your business The process of rebranding during a pivot (both Annie and Rebecca’s experiences) Rebecca’s pivot to Connectfulness (https://connectfulness.com/ Annie’s pivot to Rebel Therapist (https://rebeltherapist.me/) Show notes at http://coachingwithannie.com/podcast/85

This is a special conversation about making a pivot in your business in order to get closer to what you’re meant to do. Annie and I each get personal about the pivots we’re each moving through and we talk about the retreat we’re hosting in 2019 for YOU.   Topics Discussed In This Episode:   Owning the work you’re best at Revisioning your business Thinking about your body of work and what legacy you’re creating Mindset issues is that come up when you push the boundaries of your business The Signature Heart And Soul Business Retreat: A retreat for entrepreneurs who are expanding and stepping into bigger leadership: https://connectfulness.com/signature-retreat Letting go of what’s no longer working in your business The process of rebranding during a pivot (both Annie and Rebecca’s experiences) Rebecca’s pivot to Connectfulness (https://connectfulness.com/) Annie’s pivot to Rebel Therapist (https://rebeltherapist.me/)     Resources Discussed: Join us for two FREE virtual retreats that offer a small taste of the kind of transformative work that will happen over the four days of our Signature Retreat:    Change Your Relationship With Imposter Syndrome on 12/14/2018  https://connectfulness.com/events/imposter-syndrome   What's Your Most Powerful Leadership Style? on 2/20/2019 https://connectfulness.com/events/leadership-style     Listen above or on your favorite podcast platform.

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Annie Schuessler of The Rebel Therapist ®. First, Laura mentioned the high incidence of helping professionals leaving their fields due to stress and burnout, and how this conversation inspires hope for helpers who feel stuck and are considering changing careers. Annie and Laura talked about how helpers and healers can pivot when the day to day is leading them to exhaustion and overwhelm. Annie's program that helps private practice therapists pivot is opening and she has a special offer, detailed in the show notes!Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® where she shares stories of people creating unique and innovative businesses. She was a therapist in private practice for 20 years, and a business coach for over 10 years. Her mission is to help people trained as therapists create and launch exceptional programs beyond the therapy room. She lives in San Francisco with her spouse and two children. When she's not recording a podcast or working with her clients, you can find her trying to convince her family to play Catan with her or watering one of 75 house plants. Annie Schuessler of Rebel Therapist is opening early registration for Create Your Program, her process to help you create and sell your own signature program beyond private practice. Folks who sign up between June 19th and June 26th, 2023, will get 3 extra months of access before live calls begin. Register here: https://rebeltherapist.me/createFind all of the resources on Annie's website here: https://rebeltherapist.me/Listen to Rebel Therapist® here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebel-therapist/id1229921995 Find Annie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/annieschuessler Trauma Therapist Network is a wonderful place for therapists to find the antidote to isolation: connection! Registration is currently open to the waiting list. Join the waitlist now and you'll receive an e-mail offer for early access and a special discount! Doors close 6/30 and Early Access ends 6/20!Get 16 meals for FREE when you try HelloFresh using our coupon code! Go to https://hellofresh.com/chat16 and use code chat16 for 16 FREE meals PLUS free shipping!Therapists: bilateralstimulation.io is a free and simple tool used by more than 10,000 EMDR therapists worldwide to provide bilateral stimulation to their clients, during both telehealth and in-person EMDR sessions. With their software, you can provide visual and auditory BLS, and with their groundbreaking remote tactile buzzers you can even provide tactile BLS over the internet!The basic version of their BLS tool is free, and for Therapy Chat listeners, they offer an extended two-month trial of their paid version as well as a special discount on their remote tactile BLS buzzers. Visit bls.software to learn more and claim your special offer! Follow Laura on TikTok (/@therapychatpod) where video clips from Therapy Chat episodes are being posted, along with other short form video content.Find Laura's most frequently recommended resources for learning about trauma here - includes recommended books and trainings.Love Therapy Chat? Leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts to help more people find the show!Thank you to TherapyNotes for sponsoring this week's episode! TherapyNotes makes billing, scheduling, notetaking, and telehealth incredibly easy. And now, for all you prescribers out there, TherapyNotes is proudly introducing E-prescribe! Try it today with no strings attached, and see why everyone is switching to TherapyNotes, now featuring E-prescribe! Use promo code "chat" at www.therapynotes.com to receive 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes!!Find a trauma therapist near you at Trauma Therapist Network's trauma therapist directory. www.traumatherapistnetwork.com Trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available. Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audioAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy