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Money Skills For Therapists187: Building a Sustainable Private Practice During Perimenopause: Scheduling, Systems, and Self-CompassionWhat happens to your private practice—and your finances—when perimenopause hits and you just don’t feel like you used to?As therapists and health practitioners, we’re used to holding space for others—even when our own capacity is changing. If you’re noticing changes in your energy, focus, or mood and wondering how to keep your practice (and your finances) healthy, this episode might be just what you need.In this episode, I break down the real impact of perimenopause on therapists, from brain fog and fatigue to the tough decisions about reducing you...
2025-10-2821 min
Money Skills For Therapists184: Financial Foundations for Therapists: Essential Jobs for Your DollarsHow much and how often should I be paying myself from my private practice? How can I effectively manage my business expenses? How much money should I spend on personal development each year? How much should I set aside for taxes? These are some of the most common questions I help therapists solve when they join my signature course, Money Skills For Therapists, and are looking to gain clarity into their business finances and create stability in their practices. In this podcast episode, I offer an in-depth overview of...
2025-10-0726 min
Money Skills For Therapists183: Therapists’ Pricing Guide to Speaking Engagements and One-To-Many OffersHow much should you charge for a talk? That’s the question my guest, Alyssa Zajael, has been exploring lately after receiving invitations to speak at a few small local organizations and a larger college group. As a graduate of my Money Skills for Therapists course, Alyssa already feels confident in her one-on-one pricing and the financial management of her solo practice. But stepping onto a stage and speaking to a bigger audience brings a whole new set of questions — about value, purpose, and alignment. In this coaching conversation, I help Alyssa connect her service offe...
2025-09-3039 min
Money Skills For Therapists172FF: Building Systems That Support You and Your Brain: Linzy Answers Listener QuestionsAre you caught in the loop of thinking you need to learn just a little more before you take action — or feeling totally stuck when it comes to choosing the right tools for your practice?In this full-length Feelings and Finances episode, I’m answering two powerful questions from therapists working through real-life challenges. Edgar, a Money Skills for Therapists grad, shares their story of moving from insurance to a successful cash-pay practice — and now wondering how to balance learning with doing, and how to stay grounded while being a self-advocate as a queer therapist of color. Rachel...
2025-06-0326 min
Money Skills For Therapists161FF: Overcoming Cash Flow Anxiety in Group PracticesAre you intimidated by the numbers in your cash flow spreadsheet? In this Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy answers Allison's question about managing cash flow as a group practice owner. With a focus on moving beyond the fears around spreadsheets, Linzy discusses the tools and mindset shifts needed to develop mastery over your clinic’s financial flow.Linzy walks through the key components of a working cash flow system, including a simple weekly metrics tool that helps you keep track of money coming in and out, as well as clinician performance and marketing metrics. She explains how de...
2025-03-1410 min
Money Skills For Therapists155FF: Making Better Decisions About Professional DevelopmentHow can you make sure that the professional development courses you’re choosing actually align with your bigger goals? In this Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy answers a question from Stef, a current Money Skills for Therapists student, who is struggling to navigate the flood of course offerings that all seem exciting but might not be the best use of her time or money. Stef shares how she’s been struggling with whether each course is a strategic investment or just another shiny opportunity.Linzy explores how to step back and assess if a course truly aligns with...
2025-02-2116 min
Money Skills For Therapists153FF: Facing Fear and Building Confidence in Your Private PracticeAre you transitioning to a private pay model and feeling overwhelmed by the financial side of things? In today’s Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy addresses a question from Nick, a therapist who recently made the switch from an insurance-based practice to private pay. Nick shares her struggles with fear and self-doubt, feeling unsure about her ability to succeed in this new model and grappling with the emotional weight of needing more clients and money.Linzy discusses the emotional and strategic aspects of building a private pay practice, including how to navigate the fear of not...
2025-02-1411 min
Money Skills For Therapists151FF: How to Achieve Financial Goals After a Career TransitionAre you transitioning from a different career into private practice and feeling overwhelmed by the financial side of things? You're not alone. In today’s Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy addresses a question from Alice, an LCSW navigating the challenges of starting over in her therapy practice after a 20-year corporate career. Alice shares her concerns about balancing financial stability with the needs of her clients, as well as overcoming a scarcity mindset shaped by her upbringing.Linzy discusses unique challenges that career changers face, including how to leverage prior financial success in a new bus...
2025-02-0713 min
Money Skills For Therapists147FF: How to Set Sustainable Fees in Your PracticeAre you charging enough to sustain yourself and your practice?In this episode of Feelings and Finances, Linzy opens up about one of the biggest mistakes she made when starting her private practice: setting an unsustainably low fee. Sharing her personal journey, Linzy explains how the pressure to transition quickly out of agency work and advice to “keep fees low” led her to set a rate that couldn’t support her financially.Through honest reflections and real-world math, Linzy highlights the long-term consequences of undervaluing your work. She offers insights on the financial and emotional impact...
2025-01-2412 min
Money Skills For Therapists146: Escaping the Burnout Cycle in Group Practice Coaching SessionAre you wondering where all your money is going, even though your business seems to be thriving?In this coaching session, Linzy sits down with Tracey Steger, an acupuncturist and group practice owner, to dig into the mystery behind her business finances. Despite seeing many clients a week across her team, Tracey feels like there’s nothing to show for it. Together, Linzy and Tracey take a big-picture look at her numbers to identify areas of curiosity and opportunities for small but impactful changes.Linzy also explores the emotional side of running a business when th...
2025-01-2135 min
Money Skills For Therapists145FF: The Real Cost of Overbooking Yourself as a TherapistAre you stuck in a schedule that leaves you feeling drained and depleted?In this Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy shares a deeply personal mistake from her private practice days: creating a schedule that didn’t align with her needs as a therapist or as a person. She explores the weight of overbooking, the emotional cost of evening sessions, and the importance of setting boundaries to sustain both energy and effectiveness in private practice.Linzy reflects on how trying to accommodate clients at the expense of her own well-being led to burnout, exhaustion, and compromised th...
2025-01-1710 min
Money Skills For Therapists143FF: The Key to Avoiding Scheduling Stress in Private PracticeHow can regular appointment slots improve your private practice? In this Feelings and Finances episode, the first in a mini series, Linzy reflects on a mistake she made early in her therapy career: not implementing a regular appointment system sooner. Linzy shares how, after much resistance, she discovered the benefits of setting recurring time slots for clients.Linzy talks about how implementing a consistent schedule not only brought clarity to her practice but also improved client care, supported client attachment needs, and helped her achieve more balance in her own work-life routine. Linzy also offers advice on...
2025-01-1012 min
Money Skills For Therapists142: Moving at the Speed of Cash with Julie HerresIs it time to slow down and rethink your approach to business finances? In this episode, Linzy sits down with returning guest Julie Herres, owner of Green Oak Accounting and author of Profit First for Therapists, to explore the concept of "moving at the speed of cash." Together, they discuss the risks of taking on debt, the cultural pull of instant gratification, and how slowing down can lead to smarter, more aligned financial decisions.Julie shares practical techniques for saving before making major investments and waiting for the right timing, and Linzy emphasizes the value of thoughtfulness...
2025-01-0741 min
Money Skills For Therapists141FF: Managing Money During Uncertain TimesAre you feeling the weight of this uncertain time? As we navigate times that can feel scary and unstable, money can play a pivotal role in grounding us and empowering us to show up for the causes and communities that matter most.In this final Feelings and Finances episode for season 10, Linzy explores how financial stability can nurture your well-being and enable you to make a meaningful impact. From small, symbolic steps like creating a savings buffer to harnessing your finances for advocacy and care, this episode invites you to rethink the role of money during challenging...
2024-11-2209 min
Money Skills For Therapists139FF: The Two Ways to Start a Private PracticeHow hard is it to start your own private practice, and how do you know when it's time to go for it? In today’s Feelings and Finances episode, host Linzy shares her thoughts on transitioning from agency or group practice settings to launching a private practice. Money Skills team member Christelle calls in with this frequently asked question, and Linzy offers insights for therapists wondering if and when to go solo.Linzy explores two paths to entering private practice, and she covers the essentials that therapists need to consider before making the shift. Linzy emphasizes that wh...
2024-11-1511 min
Money Skills For Therapists137FF: Finding Financial Calm During Stressful TimesDo you find yourself slipping into a scarcity mindset when stress levels rise? In today’s Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy addresses a question from Dr. Charissa Pizarro, who has noticed that stress often triggers her fears around money. After working through Linzy’s Money Skills for Therapists course, Charissa shares how this pattern keeps surfacing, and she asks for guidance on how to break free.Linzy dives into the link between stress and scarcity thinking, exploring why our minds default to financial fears during tough times and how we can interrupt this cycle. Offering practical advice and...
2024-11-0811 min
Money Skills For Therapists133FF: How to Overcome Anxiety About Working with Financial ExpertsDoes the thought of talking to financial experts stir up feelings of anxiety or even fear? If so, you're not alone. In today's Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy addresses a question about financial avoidance and the emotional hurdles that come with sharing real numbers with financial experts.Jade, the marketing coordinator at Money Nuts & Bolts, asks for advice on managing the anxiety she feels when seeking financial support. Although she's making progress in overcoming avoidance, Jade still feels vulnerable when sharing her financial details and navigating these conversations.Linzy shares strategies for shifting your mindset...
2024-10-2511 min
Money Skills For Therapists131FF: How to Set Spending Limits and Grow Your Private PracticeHave you ever found yourself struggling to balance keeping your overhead low with the need to invest in your business? In this Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy takes on a thoughtful question from listener Liz about managing business expenses while ensuring your practice stays financially healthy. Linzy shares practical insights on how therapists can evaluate their spending to maintain a sustainable practice and support long-term growth.Linzy explores how private practitioners can navigate the delicate balance between staying lean with their finances and making smart investments in their businesses. Whether you're just starting out or already established...
2024-10-1809 min
Money Skills For Therapists130: Challenging Noble Poverty with Khara Croswaite BrindleWhat is noble poverty, and is it impacting your financial decisions? In this episode, Linzy welcomes financial therapist and consultant Khara Croswaite Brindle to explore the concept of noble poverty—an underlying belief that can impact financial decisions, particularly within helping professions like therapy. Linzy and Khara discuss how therapists are often socialized to equate service with sacrifice, leading many to adopt a mindset that prioritizes scarcity over financial well-being.Together, Linzy and Khara examine the roots of noble poverty, its connections to gender, education, and the nonprofit world, and the impact it has on therapists' money mi...
2024-10-1532 min
Money Skills For Therapists127FF: Making Sense of EHR and Billing Costs in Group PracticesAre you overspending on billing and EHR services? In this Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy addresses how to determine if you’re paying too much for billing and EHR systems. Listener Sabra asks for advice on whether switching to a more affordable EHR system could help reduce costs in her group practice, and Linzy dives into the details of evaluating expenses, from billing services to credentialing.Tune in to hear Linzy’s insights on calculating healthy operating expenses, outsourcing versus managing billing in-house, and the importance of protecting your time as a practice owner. Linzy references practical guid...
2024-10-0411 min
Money Skills For Therapists126: Mastering Profitability in Group Practices with Carla TitusHow do you ensure your business is financially healthy while also taking care of the people who work with you? In this episode, Linzy Bonham speaks with Carla Titus, a fractional CFO and founder of Wealth and Worth Within, to explore the financial challenges of running a group practice. Linzy and Carla discuss key issues like compensating your team fairly while staying profitable.Carla shares her insights on understanding profit margins and why having a financial buffer is crucial for stability, especially during unexpected challenges like financial disruptions. Linzy and Carla also offer practical advice on assessing...
2024-10-0142 min
Money Skills For Therapists123FF - Balancing Full Fees and Sliding Scales in Your PracticeAre you struggling to balance your financial needs with your desire to offer affordable services? In this Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy answers Margot Rochester's question about managing sliding scale fees while maintaining a sustainable practice. Linzy breaks down the importance of knowing your numbers and finding your financial sweet spot, ensuring you can serve your clients without compromising your own well-being.Linzy also addresses the psychological aspect of fee-setting and the importance of holding space for clients to solve their own financial challenges. With tips on determining the right balance, Linzy offers actionable insights to help...
2024-09-2014 min
Money Skills For Therapists121FF: How Much Buffer Do You Need in Your BusinessDo you know how much you should have saved in your business account to feel truly secure? Linzy responds to a practical question that comes up often: how much of a buffer should you keep in your business account to feel secure during uncertain times? Money Skills for Therapists graduate Fran asks today's question, inquiring about how to think about having a business buffer.Linzy shares the general guidelines for creating a business buffer, how to determine the right amount for your specific situation, and why having this financial cushion is so important for peace of mind...
2024-09-1306 min
Money Skills For Therapists119FF: Transforming Your Relationship with ExpensesDo you feel lost when it comes to managing your expenses? Have you learned to track your income but remain unsure about what to do next? In this episode, Linzy talks about the emotional and mental blocks we can sometimes have around expenses. Listener Dana shares her struggles with staying on top of expenses despite having a solid grip on revenue forecasting and asks Linzy about how to address this issue.Join us as Linzy unpacks the mindset barriers that can get in the way of expense management. Linzy shares practical tips for maintaining a balanced and...
2024-09-0610 min
Money Skills For Therapists117FF: How to Adjust Financial Goals When Life Happens - Feelings & FinancesHave you ever had your financial goals disrupted by unexpected events? In today's Feelings & Finances episode, Linzy addresses a question from listener Jennie whose goal to pay off her student loan by her 40th birthday was disrupted by health issues. Jennie asks Linzy what to do when a major financial goal gets derailed.Join Linzy as she discusses how to handle financial setbacks and adjust our goals when life doesn’t go as planned. We'll discuss the importance of acknowledging and processing the grief and frustration that come with unmet expectations, and how to reframe these setbacks in...
2024-07-1909 min
Money Skills For Therapists116: Streamline Your Practice Using Jane with Amy-Lynn TaylorDo you spend too much time on scheduling, billing, or managing clinical notes? Linzy talks with Amy-Lynn Taylor from Jane, a clinic management software designed to simplify and streamline the administrative tasks that often bog down health practitioners.Amy-Lynn and Linzy discuss what Jane offers, from seamless appointment scheduling and payment processing to managing clinical notes and integrating American insurance. Linzy shares her own firsthand experiences with Jane and discusses how Jane reduces administrative friction, giving you more time to focus on your patients. Join us as we explore how Jane can transform your practice and create...
2024-07-1645 min
Money Skills For Therapists115FF: Tips for Having Multiple Businesses - Feelings & FinancesHow do you keep your finances in order when running both a therapy practice and a second business? In this Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy responds to this challenge faced by many therapists and health practitioners. Responding to a question from listener Sara, Linzy talks about separation and setting up boundaries to create clarity when managing multiple businesses.Linzy shares about creating clear financial boundaries, such as using different bank accounts for each business and ensuring legal distinctions to protect your license. Whether you're thinking about starting a second business or you’re already managing multiple businesses, th...
2024-07-1209 min
Money Skills For Therapists114: Balancing Debt Payments and Daily Life Coaching EpisodeAre you struggling with managing debt and balancing financial goals? In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of debt management and perfectionism with Jenet Dove, a graduate of Money Skills for Therapists and an LPC who helps perfectionists manage burnout. Join Linzy and Jenet as they explore Jenet's aggressive debt repayment strategy and discuss the costs and benefits associated with it.Linzy and Jenet discuss actionable steps and alternatives for creating a sustainable financial plan that reduces stress and fosters financial growth. From successful business savings to addressing personal financial challenges, this coaching session offers...
2024-07-0950 min
Money Skills For Therapists113FF: Breaking Money Avoidance Habits - Feelings & FinancesAre you struggling to maintain interest in managing your finances? In this episode, Linzy dives into the common challenge of sustaining financial focus and motivation that comes from listener Lisa. Join us as we explore practical strategies to keep your financial management on track and aligned with your goals, even when things are comfortable.In this Feelings and Finances episode, we address Lisa's question about staying engaged with her finances. Linzy shares insights on amplifying the pain points, envisioning the pleasures of a financially secure future, and understanding the impact of your financial behaviors on your children...
2024-07-0512 min
Money Skills For Therapists112: From One-on-One to Online Programs with Stephanie ClairmontHow can you expand your impact beyond one-on-one sessions? In this episode, Linzy welcomes back Stephanie Clairmont, founder of The Leveraged Practice, to discuss how therapists and health practitioners can transition from traditional one-on-one client work to creating impactful online programs. Stephanie shares her expertise on overcoming unique barriers and adapting to the evolving health industry landscape.Linzy and Stephanie explore practical strategies for expanding your reach, managing the shift in control and attunement, and maintaining sustainability in your practice. Whether your current approach is working or you are eager to explore new horizons, this episode offers...
2024-07-0254 min
Money Skills For Therapists109FF: What to Know When Scaling Your Business - Feelings & FinancesHave you ever wondered if scaling your therapy practice is the right move? In this Feelings & Finances episode, Linzy addresses a question from Edgar, a recent graduate of our course and a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. Edgar is curious about the pros and cons of scaling their practice while maintaining their love for one-on-one work. Join us as Linzy explores the complexities of scaling, from client relationships to financial implications, offering valuable insights to guide your decision-making. Should therapists aim to scale? How can private practitioners balance meaningful one-on-one work with broader impact? Linzy s...
2024-06-2113 min
Money Skills For Therapists108: How to Get Unstuck with Retirement Planning Coaching SessionAre you feeling stuck when it comes to planning for retirement? Linzy sits down with listener Genevieve Strange, a psychologist who transitioned to private practice three years ago. Despite her successful career shift, Genevieve faces a common challenge many of us encounter: she is feeling stuck around contributing to her retirement fund.Join Linzy and Genevieve as they explore the root causes of this block, discussing perfectionism, the big picture, and spending patterns. Linzy addresses the anxieties and distractions that often prevent us from securing our financial futures. Whether you're just starting to think about retirement or...
2024-06-1840 min
Money Skills For Therapists106: Stepping into Your Earning Potential with Kelly McKennaHow can embracing discomfort lead to business growth? Linzy talks with Kelly McKenna, a therapist and business owner who has helped millions of women with anxiety and who achieved a remarkable $250,000 in revenue in her first year of private practice. Kelly shares about her journey and the steps she took to level up her practice.Linzy and Kelly discuss the strategies behind Kelly's success and the importance of stepping outside comfort zones. Kelly also shares about the impact of her unique practice of posting her business revenue and expenses on Instagram each month. This episode is packed...
2024-06-1141 min
Money Skills For Therapists105FF: Moving from Scarcity to Abundance Mindset with Money - Feelings & FinancesDo you struggle with spending money or have a fear of running out? In today's Feelings & Finances episode, Linzy answers a question from Money Nuts and Bolts team member Linds, who shares about the emotions that come up with spending money.Linzy talks about why the scarcity mindset sometimes comes up for people and what we can do about it. Linzy provides practical steps to take when fear and heaviness come up with spending, and she talks about how to begin to shift that mindset toward a more abundant mindset. Tune in to hear actionable strategies you...
2024-06-0711 min
Money Skills For Therapists104: How Deep Work Can Enhance Your Business with David FrankWhat is deep work, and how can it help your business? Linzy and guest David Frank dive into what deep work means to them and how they each incorporate deep work into their work lives. David and Linzy discuss how adopting deep work and digital minimalism, concepts introduced by author Cal Newport, have transformed their work lives and enhanced the quality of their work.Linzy and David have different approaches to deep work in their schedule, which they discuss, and they both share specific, practical ideas about how intentional focus on deep work can enhance the work...
2024-06-0454 min
Money Skills For Therapists103FF: How to Set Aside Enough for Taxes - Feelings & FinancesHow much should you set aside for taxes? In this episode of Feelings and Finances, team member Christelle asks Linzy about a common question that many Money Skills for Therapists participants ask. Linzy dives into how to make sense of your business numbers so that you can set aside enough for taxes without setting aside way too much. She breaks down how to determine that number and dispels common misconceptions about how income taxes work. If you’re looking for more support around setting aside enough for taxes, check out the workshop linked below.Unsure If...
2024-05-3110 min
Money Skills For Therapists102: Seizing Business Growth Opportunities Coaching SessionHow can we seize opportunities to grow our businesses? In this coaching session, Linzy talks with guest Aleta Storch about ways to grow our business and to move in the direction of what gives us energy. Aleta shares that she is interested in growing her membership program, Neurished, so that it can be a bigger focus in her business, but she is struggling with how to move toward that goal while also balancing her one-on-one sessions and managing business costs.Linzy and Aleta talk about how to utilize aspects of Aleta’s business that she already has in...
2024-05-2834 min
Money Skills For Therapists101FF: Choosing a Financial Advisor - Feelings & FinancesWhat should you consider when seeking a financial advisor? How can you pivot when you're already with a sales-based company? In this new mini series, Linzy takes listener questions and answers them in the Feelings and Finances episodes that come out on Fridays. Today, Linzy takes a question from Money Skills for Therapists team member Ashley and talks about when it is worth it to make a move with investments and how to take steps toward that move. Have a question for Linzy? You can easily submit your question to Linzy on a voi...
2024-05-2411 min
Money Skills For Therapists99: Simplify Clinical Note Taking with Mentalyc Founder Maria SzandrachAre you looking for ways to save time with your clinical notes? Linzy talks with guest Maria Szandrach, founder of Mentalyc, about how therapists can use Mentalyc to simplify their clinical notes with the support of AI. Maria shares how Mentalyc leverages AI to generate accurate, organized clinical notes that comply with insurance standards and HIPAA standards.Linzy and Maria dig into how to assess the return on investment of tools like Mentalyc, and they discuss the benefit of saving time on tasks like clinical notes. Maria talks about both the tangible and intangible benefits of using...
2024-05-1438 min
Money Skills For Therapists98: Making Your Schedule Work for You Coaching SessionIs your client schedule working for you? In today's coaching session, Linzy talks with listener Margaret Pendergrass, and they dive into how Margaret’s business could better support her. Linzy and Margaret discuss how a more predictable schedule and clearer boundaries could better serve her needs. Margaret shares that she has reached her goals for her new solo private practice quite quickly, but as she’s considering next steps, she realizes there are areas that could be improved. Linzy and Margaret talk about how our work needs to support our life, and Margaret identifies that her schedule, whic...
2024-05-0736 min
Money Skills For Therapists97: Compassionate Approaches to Finances with Diane WebberHow can our relationship with money change and improve through life experiences? Linzy talks with Diane Webber, a therapist in private practice who coaches alongside Linzy in the Money Skills for Therapists program. Diane shares about her background, what led her into focusing on finances, and how her relationship with money has changed over time.Linzy and Diane dig into how our attitudes toward money can have a big impact on our lives, and Diane shares the way that she supports others in their financial journeys. Listen in to hear Diane's compassionate, focused approach toward the role...
2024-04-3045 min
Money Skills For Therapists96: How to Evolve in Your Business with Maegan MegginsonWhat does it look like to evolve in your business? Join Linzy as she sits down with Maegan Megginson, a returning guest, to explore the process of business evolution. Linzy and Maegan examine the concept of pivoting in your professional life as personal growth unfolds.Maegan candidly shares her own career trajectory, illustrating how it has shifted over time, and she discusses insights from her coaching experiences with other business owners. Together, Linzy and Maegan talk about the financial and emotional aspects of pivoting, and Maegan shares why evolution in business can be a fulfilling and essential...
2024-04-021h 02
Money Skills For TherapistsFrom Debt to Financial Freedom with Adam CarrollDo you know the actual cost of long-term debts like mortgages and student loans? Linzy's guest Adam Carroll works with college students to teach financial literacy skills, and he works with people in all life stages to help them reconsider how to view and manage long-term debts.Adam shares that these long-term debts, such as mortgages, ongoing credit card debt, and student loans, can be handled in a drastically different way that can free up tremendous amounts of money by paying off the debt quickly. Adam illuminates the way that debt can prevent financial freedom, and he...
2024-03-2644 min
Money Skills For Therapists94: Making Financial Space for Joy Coaching SessionHow can we make intentional space in our finances for joy? How can we move from being too restrictive into finding a more balanced approach toward spending? Guest Ellie Tripp shares about how when it comes to spending on joy, she struggles to give herself permission to spend the money needed to participate in fun events like concerts and travel.Linzy and Ellie dig into why Ellie is experiencing this friction with spending and what she can do about it. Linzy provides some insight into how this occurs and offers practical actions Ellie can take to find...
2024-03-1939 min
Money Skills For Therapists93: Financial Planning that Works with Our Lives with Childfree Wealth Founder Jay ZigmontHow can financial planning be more aligned with individual life goals? Linzy talks with Dr. Jay Zigmont, a financial planner for childfree people who want to learn how to manage their finances in a way that makes sense for their lives. Jay and Linzy dig into how financial planning often focuses on numbers but is far more effective when it is focused instead on life goals. Linzy and Jay talk about how our money goals can and should align with our individual life goals, not with a preset track that is the same for everyone. Jay shares...
2024-03-1259 min
Money Skills For Therapists92: Self-Love as a Missing Piece with Money with Kasey ComptonHave you considered the role self-care plays in your financial wellbeing and in your business? Guest Kasey Compton talks with Linzy about an often overlooked component of business for practice owners. Kasey shares about self-love and how really connecting with oneself and tuning into our needs can profoundly impact our businesses and can help us achieve financial success as well as balanced living. Kasey shares simple steps that we can take to better connect with ourselves, and Linzy and Kasey discuss how nurturing our self-love can really move us toward more success while helping us become healthier...
2024-03-0535 min
Money Skills For Therapists91: Investment Periods to Better Your Business Coaching SessionWhat does an investment period in your business look like? How do you price your services in a way that honors the work you do? Today Linzy is talking with Ashley Dickson-Ellison, a small business owner who manages and produces the Money Skills for Therapists podcast.Linzy and Ashley dig into navigating the financial side of owning your own business, and Linzy helps Ashley understand the difference between an investment period and a business that is just not working. Linzy gives Ashley some practical tips for managing the anxiety that comes up with income fluctuations, and Linzy...
2024-02-2752 min
Money Skills For Therapists90: The Secret to Successful Business Partnerships with Steph Davis and Laura BullHave you considered a partnership to grow your business? Guests Laura and Steph share about how they have grown a thriving group practice as business partners. Steph and Laura talk with Linzy about the hard work they have done to protect their relationship and how valuing that at the center has helped them have a successful partnership. Steph and Laura share about how important it is for business partners to have hard conversations and to be honest with each other about financial decisions and sweat equity. They talk with Linzy about feelings and issues that have come...
2024-02-2037 min
Money Skills For Therapists89: How to Expand Beyond Clinical Practice with Carly HillHave you considered ways to expand beyond one-on-one clinical practice? Linzy talks with guest Carly Hill who specializes in helping therapists expand their reach by stepping into building curriculums and coaching while also protecting their clinical license.Carly and Linzy talk about common obstacles therapists encounter and how to overcome those obstacles to expand your work. Carly shares important steps to take and practical tips that help therapists successfully move into coaching practices that can expand their reach. Listen in to learn about the steps you can take today to grow your business.For a...
2024-02-1335 min
Money Skills For Therapists88: How to Identify Where Your Money Serves you Best Coaching SessionHow do you get your money to work for you each month? In this coaching session, Linzy and listener Erin Davis talk about Erin's income, her business and family expenses, and her debt, and Linzy helps Erin make concrete decisions about how to allocate the money she's bringing in to benefit herself and her family the most.Linzy and Erin use real numbers within the Profit First calculator to come up with a plan that will work for Erin and her family. They explore what happens if Erin adjusts what she’s paying toward debt to make th...
2024-02-0649 min
Money Skills For Therapists84: Simplifying Systems to Get Your Money Working for You Coaching SessionWhat happens when your finances get more complex? How can you simplify your systems to make sure you understand what your money is doing? In this coaching session, Linzy talks with Amanda Starfield who has recently transitioned to S-corp status with her business, and Linzy and Amanda work together to make sense of the new numbers.Amanda is using Profit First for her finances, but when the business gained S-corp status, the method she was using became much more layered and complex, and it was no longer easy to make sense of where the money needed to...
2023-11-2942 min
Money Skills For Therapists82: Expand Your Private Practice Reach through Partnerships & Grants with Dr. Omolara UwemedimoHave you considered how to partner with organizations to serve populations you love while still supporting yourself financially? Linzy talks with Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo who specializes in helping therapists create profitable practice partnerships that better serve communities without sacrificing the therapist's wellbeing.Dr. Omolara and Linzy dive into the world of partnerships and how those opportunities can make it possible for therapists to serve underrepresented populations without having to sacrifice their own financial wellbeing. These partnerships can make it possible to grow your impact while working within your passion area. Listen in to discover the opportunities that...
2023-11-1534 min
Money Skills For Therapists80: Help More People and Increase Profit with Nicole McCanceHow quickly are you getting new clients in for consultations? What does the onboarding process look like for a new client? Linzy's guest Nicole McCance explores common problems group and solo practitioners have when onboarding new clients, and Nicole provides actionable solutions for how to address those problems.Nicole and Linzy discuss the fact that while marketing is important, if you have problems in your client onboarding process, you can miss out on more profit and more clients. Listen in to hear specific tips from Nicole about steps you can take today to increase your profitability and...
2023-11-0122 min
Money Skills For Therapists78: Preparing for the Unexpected in Your Private Practice with Mary Beth SimonDo you have contingency plans in place for your business? In this important conversation, guest Mary Beth Simon explains what it looks like for private practitioners to have contingency plans in place for their businesses. Mary Beth and Linzy discuss why it is wise for practice owners to have business contingency plans in place in addition to personal planning and how that process might look.Mary Beth explains the four week process that her business uses to get practitioners ready with contingency plans for both their personal and professional affairs. She talks about how the business contingency...
2023-10-1842 min
Money Skills For Therapists76: Strengthening the Financial Health of Your Private Practice with Cas TyagiDo you feel a sense of dread when thinking about bookkeeping and budgeting? Guest Cas Tyagi shares with Linzy about how bookkeeping, or looking back, and budgeting, or looking forward, can bring about positive transformation in your private practice business.Cas talks about budgeting and bookkeeping in a way that may help shift the stories we tell ourselves about these topics. Cas and Linzy dive into specific strategies to put into practice today to move toward more financial ease, and Cas also shares some tax tips from an accountant's perspective. Listen in to hear how to feel...
2023-10-0437 min
Money Skills For Therapists74: Deepening Expertise for Business Excellence with Ali ShapiroHow can mastery help you settle into your business? What can honing your niche do for your private practice? Listen in to hear Linzy and guest Ali Shapiro talk about why it's worth the time and effort it takes to work towards mastery and how slow, steady growth can be the most effective strategy.Linzy and Ali discuss how the money stories we grow up with shape our business practices and how digging into those stories can help us adjust our . Ali also shares about how channeling our creative energy effectively can lead to better business success...
2023-09-2042 min
Money Skills For Therapists73: Financial Strategies for Private Practice Owners with Andrew RiesenHave you wondered about when to take your business to the next level or when it's worth it in the US to become an S-corp? Linzy talks with Andrew Riesen of Heard, an all-in-one financial solution for therapists in private practice. They discuss a vital step all private practice owners should take when it comes to their business and how to take that step.Andrew talks specifically about what it looks like to become an S-corp and the pros and cons of making that decision. Linzy and Andrew dig into specific ballpark numbers that might indicate it's...
2023-09-1334 min
Money Skills For Therapists72: Using Money for What Matters: Linzy Gets Interviewed by Maegan MegginsonWhat does money mean to you, and how can it better serve you and your values? In this season six closer episode, the tables turn, and Maegan Megginson joins Linzy to interview her about what she has learned about money during her years working with therapists on their financial skills.Maegan and Linzy discuss how the stories we tell ourselves about money profoundly affect our relationship with it, and how the emotional work we do with money is a vital part of the steps we need to take to have a better financial foundation. Listen in to...
2023-08-2343 min
Money Skills For Therapists71: Making Mindful Money Choices with Cynthia Agyeman-AnaneWhat words come up for you when you think of money, and how do those words shape how you use money? Linzy and guest Cynthia Agyeman-Anane dive into how our core beliefs around money can shape the business decisions we make. Cynthia talks about her decision to transition into owning her own private practice and how her core beliefs around security and freedom impacted that decision.Linzy and Cynthia discuss how what really matters is what we do with the money we make. They share how our beliefs can guide the professional and financial risks that we...
2023-08-1631 min
Money Skills For Therapists70: Owning Your Role as the Leader of Your Practice Coaching SessionWhat beliefs do you have that impact your view of yourself as a business owner? Linzy and guest Danielle Ritsema dig into Danielle's group practice numbers in this coaching session. They explore practical tips such as how to make sense of profit and loss statements and how to get all of the right numbers in one place so that more informed decisions can be made.However, as the conversation pivots, Linzy and Danielle ultimately dig into the stories that Danielle carries about what it means to be a business owner and how those identity beliefs are impacting...
2023-08-0948 min
Money Skills For Therapists69: How Digging into Our Own Money Stories Can Improve Our Therapeutic Relationships with Wendy WrightHave you considered how your own money stories impact your relationship with clients? Linzy talks with guest Wendy Wright about how our own money stories impact our therapeutic relationships and why digging into those stories is important. Wendy shares how money stories can show up within private practice and how understanding and navigating those stories can strengthen the work we do with clients.Wendy and Linzy talk about the shame and guilt that can accompany money stories and how that can be addressed. Wendy also shares about how financial thresholds can show up within our private practice...
2023-08-0232 min
Money Skills For Therapists68: Getting Out of the Weeds to Make More Money in Your Private Practice Coaching SessionHow can looking at the big picture and thinking expansively lead to more financial freedom? In this coaching session, Linzy and Peter H. Addy dig into Peter's numbers and how to make his finances work by balancing his therapy work and his education work.As Peter and Linzy explore the numbers, the conversation shifts to looking at the bigger picture and exploring what could be possible if Peter considers what he can do if he expands the possibilities with his education business. Linzy talks about the temptation to stay small and safe and how making the conscious...
2023-07-2639 min
Money Skills For Therapists67: How Can Therapists Use Marketing to Become Better Resourced? With Jenn FredetteHow can therapists who are lacking resources help themselves get more resources through marketing? In this episode with Jenn Fredette, Jenn and Linzy dive into how marketing can help therapists find the best audience and expand in meaningful ways.Jenn shares about how therapists can leverage skills like attuning to other people in a way to better reach and serve the audience best suited for the offerings. Jenn and Linzy dig into how marketing can complement a successful private practice and can help therapists become better resourced to have a more sustainable business.Follow Jenn...
2023-07-1947 min
Money Skills For Therapists66: How Can Building Your Personal Brand Help You Expand? With Maegan MegginsonHow can building a personal brand expand your private practice? Returning guest Maegan Megginson talks with Linzy about the benefits of building a personal brand, why therapists are perfect for this kind of work, and why it's wise to begin building your personal brand before diversifying your offerings.Listen in to hear Maegan and Linzy dig into what building a personal brand looks like and how it can revolutionize your business and expand possibilities for your private practice, your finances, and your life. Connect with MaeganMaegan is providing her Personality Power Pack f...
2023-07-1242 min
Money Skills For Therapists65: How Can We Confront Money Taboos to Improve Our Relationship With Clients? With Celeste PietruszaHow do the taboos around money impact fee setting and our interactions with clients? How can culture and class impact our own attitudes and understandings of financial arrangements, and what can we do about it?Guest Celeste Pietrusza talks with Linzy about the stories and messaging that impact our relationship with money as we move into therapy and private practice. Celeste shares the way that relationship with money directly influences how we handle fees and the financial side of the therapist/ client relationship. Listen in to hear tips that Celeste and Linzy share about what h...
2023-07-0545 min
Money Skills For Therapists64: How Can Setting the Right Fee Help Therapists Thrive in Private Practice? With Erin GibbHave you considered how much your private practice fee needs to be to enable you not just to live, but to thrive? Linzy's guest Erin Gibb shares about the different ways that therapists often set their fees, and how focusing on thriving when setting your fee can help therapists avoid common pitfalls.Erin explains the steps to figure out your thrive fee, and how to receive and manage the feelings and stories that arise with that number. Erin and Linzy then explore how this approach benefits both therapists and clients. Check out this perspective-shifting episode, and be...
2023-06-2841 min
Money Skills For Therapists63: How Do You Manage Your Fear When Taking Risks in Your Private Practice? Coaching SessionHave you struggled with fear when making major changes in your business? How do your mind and body respond to taking professional risks, and what can you do with those feelings and stories that come up? In this coaching session, Caitlin Walsh shares about the emotions that have been coming up after her decision to change her business from an insurance-based practice to being a fee-for-service practice. Linzy talks with Caitlin about how to sit with the fear that comes with making major professional changes. Rather than turning away from the fear, Linzy and Caitlin ta...
2023-06-2140 min
Money Skills For TherapistsHow Do You Invest in the Right Things for Your Business? With Kelley StevensHow do you assess and take the right risks when investing in your business? When is the right time to invest? Linzy and guest Kelley Stevens of Private Practice Pro dive into how investing in your business can significantly benefit your business and your life. Linzy and Kelley share the kinds of investments they've each made in their own businesses, and how to think strategically about making investments in your private practice or scaled business.Listen in to hear Kelley break down the actual numbers that she invested as she set up and grew her online platform...
2023-06-1450 min
Money Skills For Therapists61: How Embodiment Can Transform a Therapist’s Relationship with Money with Meg KellyHow does embodiment play a role in your private practice and in your relationship with money? How can connecting more fully within your body also help you connect with money? In the first episode of season six, Linzy talks with Megan Kelly, who shares about the significance of embodiment for private practice owners.Linzy and Meg dig into how practicing embodiment when it comes to money can transform our relationship with it. By being present in our bodies, we can find more connection to money, which can help it work for us in ways that are meaningful a...
2023-06-0736 min
Money Skills For Therapists60: Raising Fees and Showing Up Differently with Tiffany McLainDo you know what you need to charge your private practice clients to make your finances work? Are there obstacles preventing you from making the changes that you need to make? Tiffany McLain talks with Linzy about why raising fees is essential, and she shares about all of the work that must be done to bring about those changes for therapists in private practice.Tiffany and Linzy examine why both discussing and increasing fees is so challenging for many therapists, and they share tips about how to work through those challenges. They dig into the stories we s...
2023-04-2645 min
Money Skills For Therapists59: Charging Your Full Fee (Without Guilt) Coaching SessionDo you struggle to charge full fees for your therapy sessions? In this coaching session, Linzy and Brittany dig into the stories that come up around setting and implementing full fees for therapy clients in private practice.Brittany shares what comes up for her and the obstacles that she faces when trying to charge full fees, and Linzy and Brittany work together to come up with practical ways to address those obstacles. Brittany and Linzy also talk about honing in on our niche area as therapists so that we're finding and serving the clients who would most...
2023-04-1942 min
Money Skills For Therapists58: Profit First for Therapists with Julie HerresHow can Profit First help therapists in private practice? In today's episode, Julie Herres talks with Linzy about Profit First, and she shares about how Profit First works and why it is a powerful tool that can help therapists have more control over finances. Julie shares about the core principles, tips for understanding taxes, and times when it might not be wise to immediately implement Profit First.Linzy and Julie talk about how a system like Profit First can lead to financial peace of mind for therapists who are struggling with finances. Julie's book, Profit First for T...
2023-04-1243 min
Money Skills For Therapists57: Expanding Beyond Private Practice Therapy with Annie SchuesslerHave you considered ways to expand beyond your private practice as a therapist? Linzy and guest Annie Schuessler dive into what it looks like to prepare for and launch services beyond traditional therapy sessions.Annie provides specific suggestions to therapists looking to expand about how to approach launches and other growth opportunities. Linzy and Annie also dig into some of the deep-seated fears we might have about how having more money could change us and what we can do to help manage those fears. Connect with AnnieCheck out Annie's website: https://rebeltherapist.m...
2023-04-0546 min
Money Skills For Therapists56: Decolonizing through Connection with Silvana Espinoza LauHave you considered the connection between oppressive systems and our relationship to money? What can marginalized therapists do to be empowered while still existing within these systems? In this thought-provoking episode, Linzy and guest Silvana Espinoza Lau examine the impact of messaging and systemic pressures on marginalized therapists. Linzy and Silvana explore the connection between implicit and overt messaging and therapists’ relationship to money. Silvana shares practical ways to push against systemic oppression while also increasing personal and professional well-being.Connect with Silvana:www.seventhselfconsulting.comwww.instagram.com/decolonizeyourpracticew...
2023-03-2938 min
Money Skills For Therapists55: Build a Better Business (with a Bookkeeper) with Andrea RotondoWhat can a bookkeeper do for your private practice? When is a good time to consider hiring a bookkeeper? In this episode, Linzy and guest Andrea Rotondo dig into what bookkeeping can look like for therapists in private practice and how to address this potentially problematic part of business in a way that can be empowering and rewarding.Linzy and Andrea talk about negative stories that often surface for therapists when it comes to working with financial professionals, and Andrea shares how to incorporate the bookkeeping part of your business in a way that can benefit and...
2023-03-2243 min
Money Skills For Therapists54: How to (Actually) Reach Your Savings Goals Coaching SessionHow much do you actually need to save for business expenses and an emergency fund? Once you know those numbers, how do you set yourself up to effectively save that money? In today's coaching session, Linzy and guest Jenny Smith dig into specific numbers that would work best for Jenny's financial needs, and they come up with a plan to attain that goal.Linzy and Jenny take a realistic look at what Jenny really needs when it comes to emergency funds, and looking critically at those numbers helps Jenny set attainable savings goals that, when paired with...
2023-03-1535 min
Money Skills For Therapists53: Tax Time Tips and Self-CareDoes the tax season fill you with dread? Rather than being unkind to yourself for the things you didn't do the way you thought you should this year, listen in to these tips and action items that Linzy shares.Take steps today to make this tax season more manageable. Check out this solo episode where your host Linzy talks with us directly about things we can do to manage our taxes as therapists in private practice, and reduce the stress that comes with tax time.For a full transcript of the episode and much more...
2023-03-0826 min
Money Skills For Therapists52: Being a Bad Therapist with Felicia Keller BoyleWhat does it mean to be a "good therapist," and how can that conditioning damage our relationship to money and to living a full life? Felicia Keller Boyle, a.k.a The Bad Therapist, talks with Linzy about how the training and messaging therapists often receive deeply impacts our ability to advocate for our own needs and to charge appropriate fees.Felicia and Linzy explore how freeing ourselves from conventional attitudes toward making money and practicing self-care can make space for more fulfillment. Listen in to hear how attaining financial growth goals can also be aligned with...
2023-03-0144 min
Money Skills For Therapists51: Social Justice and Sustainability in Private Practice Coaching SessionHow can therapists in private practice balance meeting our financial needs while also contributing to social justice? In this coaching session, Linzy and guest Hannah Joharchi explore how to balance Hannah’s personal needs and goals with her value of serving others.Linzy and Hannah dig into what it would look like for Hannah if she chose to lean into her niche, which would fulfill her financial needs in a way that could open up more time and energy for other aspects of her work and personal life. Listen in to hear this coaching session envisioning how ch...
2023-02-2229 min
Money Skills For Therapists49: Copywriting as an Untapped Tool for Financial Freedom with Arianna SmithDoes writing copy for your private practice fill you with dread? Do you avoid it even though you know it's an important part of finding your ideal clients? In today's episode, Linzy talks with therapist and copywriting expert Arianna Smith, who shares why copywriting is an essential part of a successful practice.Linzy and Arianna explore the connection between copywriting and money and the way that similar challenges can pop up in both areas of private practice. Listen in to hear how Ari shares about how powerful copywriting can be when it comes to moving toward financial...
2023-02-0848 min
Money Skills For Therapists47: Considering the Whole Picture When Setting Your Fees with Roxanne FrancisHow do you set your fees and what other considerations do you need to include when deciding what to charge? Guest Roxanne Francis shares about her supervision work with therapists in private practice; she helps them figure out how to navigate their finances and shares common questions and concerns with Linzy.Roxanne and Linzy take a pragmatic perspective on setting your private practice fees in a way that enables you to live comfortably and to account for life events like vacation and medical events. Listen in to hear solutions to common questions and issues that arise for...
2022-11-2326 min
Money Skills For Therapists46: Owning What You Actually Want (and Don’t Want) Coaching SessionDo you struggle to make your business numbers for you even though you’re budgeting? In this episode, Linzy talks with Paula Miller, a dietitian with a group practice who is struggling to make her numbers work for her now that she has more staff. After taking Linzy's course, Paula uses YNAB, and Linzy and Paula look together at the specific numbers within YNAB to see where Paula might benefit from making some changes in her group practice. As they dig into the numbers, the conversation takes an enlightening turn, so be sure to listen in to hea...
2022-11-1636 min
Money Skills For Therapists44: How to Create Your Ideal Practice with ZynnyMeAre you striving to have a private practice that really works for you and helps you live a fulfilling, balanced life? In today’s episode, Kelly Higdon and Miranda Palmer of ZynnyMe join Linzy to discuss strategies therapists in private practice can start implementing today to help them reach financial and personal goals. Linzy, Kelly, and Miranda dig into the connection between truly understanding your finances and having a more balanced, fulfilling life. Kelly and Miranda share common obstacles they see therapists face, and they give suggestions for practical steps we can take today to move toward a m...
2022-11-0233 min
Money Skills For Therapists41: Addressing Burnout and Finding Your Passion Coaching SessionAre you considering growing a group practice or looking for ways to address burnout? In this coaching, Linzy and Ilene focus on Ilene's current state of burnout, and they work through what it would look like for Ilene to expand her group practice in order to make space for a significant reduction in the number of clients she personally sees each week.Ilene shares about what she loves about being a group practice owner and what she hopes to offer therapists who join the group. Linzy and Ilene get into the practical numbers needed to help her...
2022-10-1234 min
Money Skills For Therapists39: Expanding Beyond a Solo Practice Coaching SessionAre you considering ways to expand beyond your solo practice? In this coaching session, Natalia shares that she has been at capacity as a solo practitioner for quite a while and is considering whether it's a good time to expand into hiring someone and creating a group practice.Natalia and Linzy dig into what it actually means to transition from being a solo practitioner to a group practice owner, and they talk through the benefits and limitations of making that transition. The conversation takes a surprise turn, so tune in to hear what Natalia and Linzy wind...
2022-09-2827 min
Money Skills For Therapists38: Setting Up Your Money to Support Your Wellbeing Coaching SessionHow can you get your money working for you in a way that supports and nourishes you? How do you balance supporting yourself with the resources that you need while also saving up for the future? In this coaching session, Linzy and Heidi dig into what it looks like when you're making more money in your private practice than ever before, but find that you're also spending more too.Heidi and Linzy talk through these common problems that many of us face in private practice, and establish some practical strategies that Heidi can use to take control...
2022-09-2143 min
Money Skills For Therapists28: Creating Work-Life Balance in Private Practice Coaching SessionDo you struggle with balancing your work with your life outside of work? Is setting your schedule up in a way that works for both you and your clients a challenge? Linzy and Darya dig into the importance of prioritizing not only our clients' needs but also our own needs in order to maintain balance and to prevent burnout.Listen to Linzy and Darya explore how to establish what Darya's work schedule should look like in order to reach both her financial goals and her personal goals of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.Ask Linzy
2022-06-0838 min
Money Skills For Therapists25: Setting Up Your Private Practice to Live The Life You Want with Jena Castro-CasbonHave you been wanting the financial and personal freedom that private practice would allow you but are unsure about how to get started? Jena Castro-Casbon helps Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists learn how to build up their private practices so that they can have fulfilling careers while also avoiding burnout. Linzy and Jena dig into the common mistakes that people make when setting up their private practices, and Jena shares some simple ways to avoid those pitfalls.Do not miss this practical and illuminating conversation between Linzy and Jena! It is beneficial not only to those...
2022-05-1835 min
Money Skills For Therapists24: Doing Your Inner Work to Reach Your Financial Goals with Jenn FredetteHow can we consider the negative aspects of money and capitalism while also continuing to operate within those constraints to grow larger and to have a more positive impact? In this discussion, Linzy and Jenn dig into what it means to do your own inner work when it comes to reaching your financial goals and growing your business. Listen in to hear the last episode of season 2 where Jenn and Linzy explore so many fascinating topics related to the work we all need to do as we grow our practices and increase our financial goals.F...
2022-04-0645 min
Money Skills For Therapists22: Breaking Free From Negative Money Stories with Kim Wheeler PoitevienDo you struggle with emotional responses when you start working on your finances? Do the stories that you carry with you impact the way you view your relationship with money? Kim and Linzy really unpack the impact of the stories we tell ourselves about money and how detaching ourselves from those stories allows us to feel freedom - both to make more money, increase our impact, and to resist judgment when we make mistakes with our money. Linzy and Kim also discuss the impact of systemic oppression on the way we view money and feel scarcity, and how recognizing...
2022-03-2340 min
Money Skills For Therapists19: How to Motivate Yourself to Prioritize Your Private Practice Finances Coaching SessionDo you ever feel stuck when it comes to managing your finances? Do you find yourself putting off the financial planning you need to do even when you’ve set aside time to do it? In this coaching session, Linzy and Kristen really dig into Kristen’s financial goals and what might be holding her back when it comes to working on her finances. Listen in to hear Linzy work with Kristen using Kristin’s real numbers and her real goals to see how you can work your way through your own finances using this approach! This is a ve...
2022-03-0240 min
Money Skills For Therapists17: Planning Ahead with Your Private Practice Finances Coaching SessionWhat is the next step with budgeting when looking toward the future? How can we make sure that we are saving appropriately for upcoming expenses? In this coaching session, Linzy and Fireda really dive into what is going well for Fireda with her budgeting, and they focus in on her desire to take her budgeting planning to the next level.Don’t miss listening to this practical coaching session full of great tips! You can hear how Fireda is already leveraging budgeting software to help her manage her money within her private practice. She and Linzy really fo...
2022-02-1632 min
Money Skills For Therapists16: How to Create a Burnout-Proof Business with Maegan MegginsonDo you ever feel like you are pouring from an empty cup when it comes to serving the clients in your therapy practice? Do you find that you are often looking out for everyone else when it comes to your business before thinking about your own needs? Don’t miss this episode where Linzy and guest Maegan Megginson explore the connection between taking charge of your finances and having a happier, healthier life right now. Maegan and Linzy dig into the societal conditions that got many of us to the place where we are today, which is a p...
2022-02-0936 min
Money Skills For Therapists15: Charging an Appropriate Fee to Match Your Money Goals with Tiffany McLainDoes thinking about raising your fees make you sweat? Do you struggle to charge what you actually need to charge to live your life? What stories come up when you think about raising your rates? In this episode, Linzy talks with Tiffany McLain, an expert on fees for therapists, and together, they dig into the background societal conditioning that impacts our attitudes and work as therapists. Linzy and Tiffany explore how those attitudes and stories often hinder us from making effective decisions when it comes to charging fees.Listen in to hear Linzy and Tiffany share about...
2022-02-0247 min
Money Skills For Therapists14: Managing Money Anxiety and a Math Learning Disability Coaching SessionDo you ever feel anxious and fearful about what you might find when you go to look at your bank account or credit card statement? Afraid of knowing and facing the ugly truth about your finances?In this coaching session, Linzy and Blair celebrate the progress Blair has made in her private practice finances while having dyscalculia, but they also discuss the work still to do when it comes to Blair’s anxiety. Blair shares about how, although she has made tremendous progress with the practical aspects of managing her money, she continues to work through some of...
2022-01-2637 min
Money Skills For Therapists12: Using Your Core Values to Guide Money Decisions with Michelle HardmanHave you considered how focusing on your values can help you make financial decisions? By looking at our core values and what those mean in practice, we can get away from feeling like more money always equals a happier life, and we can start instead considering how much money it takes us to lead the fulfilling lives we personally desire. Michelle and Linzy also talk about practical ways to integrate those core values into our planning and our practices so that we are working and living more fully and with more intention. Listen in to hear Linzy a...
2021-12-0144 min
Money Skills For Therapists11: Taking Up Financial Space as Anti-Oppressive with Dena OmarHave you been wondering how to BOTH increase your income and also stand up against the oppressive systems that dominate our society? Listen in as Linzy and Dena cut to the core of these issues in our society and the way they affect therapy and private practice. Most importantly, Dena and Linzy really explore what we as therapists can do about it! We talk about how to become bigger and increase income while also remaining focused on core values as a way to bring about change. Listen in to hear more about reframing our thoughts about these important issues.
2021-11-2431 min
Money Skills For Therapists10: Find Flow with Money with Jelisha GatlingIn this episode, Linzy and Jelisha delve into the specifics of goal setting when it comes to money and how to make those goals personal to you rather than having vague, arbitrary goals guided by society. Jelisha shares the way that her relationship to money has changed over time and what she does when old negative money stories pop up. Together, we explore how we prioritize our spending and actionable steps we can take to get better at that.Tune in to hear the amazing action items and tips Jelisha shares that you can put into practice...
2021-11-1733 min
Money Skills For Therapists7: Avoiding Money Because You’re "Bad at Math" Coaching SessionDo you think you’re bad at math, or just not a numbers person? Do you find yourself avoiding the financial parts of your private practice? In this coaching session episode, Nancy and Linzy dig into how childhood attitudes can impact our adult decisions, and we work through how that can impact our feelings and actions toward finances -- and what to do about it! Listen in to hear how to construct new attitudes and routines toward the financial aspects of private practice! If you’re someone who feels like you are not a numbers person, you won’t want t...
2021-10-2721 min
Money Skills For Therapists6: How to Work Less and Enjoy Your Life More with Joe SanokAre you interested in being more productive during your work time and in having more free time in your weekly schedule? In this Money Skills for Therapists episode, Linzy talks with Joe Sanok, author of several books including his newest release that just came out this month, Thursday is the New Friday: How to Work Fewer Hours, Make More Money, and Spend Time Doing What You Want. Linzy and Joe discuss several vital topics for therapists such as (1) the importance of downtime to regenerate and be more productive, (2) when to hand off responsibilities, and (3) how to use y...
2021-10-2036 min