Episode #719: Decreasing From 70 Hours/Week

Allison and Abundance Community member Iya dive into an energizing conversation about growing a thriving therapy practice while keeping life balanced. Together, they explore raising and confidently communicating rates, attracting more aligned clients through smart, sustainable marketing, and building momentum without burnout. The session also looks ahead to what’s possible next — from scaling her practice to future course creation — as Iya steps more fully into the next phase of her career.

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Episode #717: Making 2026 Better Than 2025

In today’s Ask Allison, we’re talking about how to reevaluate your practice as a new year approaches—and where to focus if you want real, sustainable change. We’ll cover key areas like your schedule, client population, fees, systems, and goals, so you can see what’s aligned, what’s draining you, and what might need to shift.
 
If you’re feeling ready for change but unsure where to start, this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to reflect honestly on what’s working, identify chang…

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Episode #696: Can I Realistically Have A Private Practice If I Have A Chronic Illness

In this Ask Allison, we’re talking about a common—but rarely spoken—concern: how to navigate the leap into private practice when you’ve had serious health issues and rely on agency benefits like paid sick time, FMLA, and health insurance.
 
You’ll hear my take on how to separate fear from facts, what protections you can replicate outside of agency work, and why this decision doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
 
Because yes, benefits matter—and so does your autonomy. You can build…

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Episode #654: Are Your Work Boundaries Slipping

Feeling like you’re always on? In this week’s Ask Allison, I’m diving into one of the biggest struggles entrepreneurs face: how to actually shut off when your brain won’t stop spinning with to-dos. If you've ever sat down to relax only to remember an email you didn’t send or a task you didn’t check off, you're not alone—and you're not failing.

We’ll talk about why this "I'll relax when it's all done" mindset is a trap, how it's hurting your freedom (yep, the same freedom you started y…

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Episode #644: Decreasing Practice Costs For Maternity Leave

Abundance Community member Rachel and I discuss her current financial situation and her plans for maternity leave, including the potential for subleasing her office space. We also explore strategies for Rachel's return to work, including maintaining relationships with school counselors and offering workshops to homeschool co-ops. Lastly, we cover the challenges of balancing Rachel's online business with her upcoming responsibilities as a mother and therapist, and the need for clear com…

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Episode #636: Shoring Up Business Boundaries

Feeling like your business boundaries have become a bit too relaxed? Struggling to stay on top of things and feeling overwhelmed by taking on too much? In today’s Ask Allison, I’m sharing actionable tips on how to regain control, reestablish your boundaries, and get back on track. Prefer video? This episode is also available to stream on our YouTube channel!

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Episode #577: How To Heal Burnout, feat. Shani Gardner

Allison and guest Shani Gardner, LCSW, discuss Shani's experiences with burnout as a therapist and her journey toward overcoming it. They also share their experiences in this profession, emphasizing the importance of autonomy, self-care, and mindfulness in preventing burnout. Lastly, they discuss the challenges of running a private practice and the resources available for therapists, with a focus on the needs of women of color in the field. PS: Prefer video? This podcast episode is also availa…

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Episode #576: What To Do When Work Is Taking Over

Are you working too hard? Not because of money struggles or high-needs clients, but because you find it hard to allow yourself a break? You are certainly not alone, and Allison shares some tips in this week's Ask Allison episode of the podcast, also available to stream on our Youtube channel!

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Episode #575: Practice Needs Flexibility

Abundance Community member Kailani, a new clinician, expresses her struggles with managing her business and personal life, especially with her partner's frequent travel. She shares that she finds it challenging to communicate schedule changes to clients and manage home responsibilities while working. Together, Allison & Kailani brainstorm and discuss the option of offering every-other-week schedules to accommodate clients who might need her services during her partner's absences. Allison and K…

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Episode #549: Chronic Fatigue in Therapists, feat. Tiffany Cogwin

In today's episode, Allison and guest Tiffany Cogwin discuss the topic of chronic fatigue, including the differentiation between general exhaustion and chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as the link between fatigue and time spent outside. They also explore the personal struggles of being overwhelmed and overcommitted, and the trend of younger generations shying away from traditional career paths due to burnout and fatigue. 

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