Work-Life Balance

In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph.D., and we're talking about the thing nobody warns you about: the longer you're in practice, the harder it can get. We dig into why a full caseload and steady income can still leave you feeling like you're slowly being buried, and what it actually takes to build something you can stay in without losing yourself. If you've been grinding through it and hoping it evens out eventually, this one is going to hit.

In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph.D., and we're getting into something a lot of therapists feel but won't admit: the practice you built to give you freedom might be the thing trapping you. We get into the rhythms, the systems, and the hard truth about why being a great therapist doesn't automatically make you great at running a practice. If you've been feeling the weight, losing the energy, and wondering how much longer you can keep doing it t…

Allison and guest Dr. Cecily Moore, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC, sit down to explore professional well-being and workload management for helping professionals. They unpack the myth of endless strength, examine burnout among marginalized clinicians, and discuss how educational systems and clinical training contribute to chronic overwork. The conversation wraps with a thoughtful look at different types of rest and how rest can function as resistance to constant busyness, particularly for Black women nav…

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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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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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…