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Abundant Practice Podcast
Hosted by Allison Puryear · EN
I want you to quit your agency job, & start your life! Stop circling the drain in agencies & have more free time, income, & freedom in private practice. In this podcast, we answer your private practice questions & work through the places that most therapists get stuck.
In the Abundance Party, my membership program, I take you through step by step. I'll show you how to work half the hours, make 3x the income, & see the clients you do great work with. Head to https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party to learn more.
Get our free private practice checklist, worksheets, & more at www.abundancepracticebuilding.com
Need more help getting started? Please email our team help@abundancepracticebuilding.com for further support.
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Episode #763: Shrinking an Overfull Practice
Yesterday00:26:35Summary readyIn today's episode, I'm strategizing with Abundance Party member Jessica about getting her caseload down to 25 clients — who stays, who gets referred out, & whether group therapy makes sense for her practice. We get into a client whose relationship behavior is ethically complicated enough that she needs someone who specializes in ethical non-monogamy. And we talk through Jessica's second business: the marketing clarity it needs before it needs anything else, & why letting it grow at the right pace is the smarter play. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Need help building & filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345!). Members have access to monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a 30-minute 1:1 at no additional charge: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Have a full practice but feel like you're running on empty? Limitless Practice helps you work less and make more. Spots per cohort are limited. Get on the waitlist and be first in line when doors open in the fall: bit.ly/LimitlessPracticeWaitlist.
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Episode #762: Consult Calls Freak You Out? This Is What's Really Happening
5d ago00:11:41Summary readyIn today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Rebecca Smith, Limitless Practice grad and Team Abundance consultant, to talk about the imposter syndrome spiral that hits right before a consult call. We get into why it shows up even after years of experience, the mindset shift that actually helps, and why proving yourself on a consult call is the fastest way to lose the client. We also talk about what your potential client is really looking for when they call, how to make them feel heard instead of interviewed, and why having a simple script makes the whole thing easier than you think. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Need help building and filling your practice? Join the Party today and get everything you need — courses, trainings, scripts, templates, monthly group calls — for just $345: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Grab the free First Phone Call Script we mention in today's episode at www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/worksheet_opt. Tens of thousands of therapists have used it to stop dreading consult calls and start converting them. If you've ever hung up wondering what went wrong, this is for you. Loads of other free scripts there, too!
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Episode #761: Know Your Numbers, feat. Sean Yang
1w ago00:26:16Summary readySean Yang, founder of Practices.fyi, joins the podcast to talk about the business numbers therapists often ignore and why tracking the right metrics can change everything. The conversation covers the difference between reacting to problems versus actually understanding your practice, which data points matter most for growth, and how better visibility leads to better decisions. Sean also shares how therapists can use AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to analyze data, streamline tasks, and improve systems while still protecting client privacy and staying HIPAA compliant. A practical conversation for practice owners who want to stop guessing and start running their business with more clarity and confidence. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Need help building & filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345!). Members have access to monthly hour-long group calls with me and opportunities to snag a 30-minute 1:1 at no additional charge: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Want website copy that actually sounds like you and makes the right clients feel seen? Referral Ready Website Copy is done-for-you copy for your homepage, about page, and up to three specialty pages — built around your voice, your niche, and your people, for just $2,000: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/referralreadywebsitecopy
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Episode #760: Afraid to Narrow Your Niche? Here's What Actually Happens
2w ago00:10:43Summary readyIn today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Limitless Practice grad and Team Abundance consultant Rebecca Smith to talk about the fear almost every therapist has when building a private practice: "What if my niche is too narrow?" We get into why broad, vague marketing makes it harder for clients to choose you, how niching actually increases trust and perceived expertise, and why the best niche is usually less about strategy and more about what genuinely lights you up. We also talk about the difference between a niche and an ideal client, why you can always pivot later, and how speaking directly to one person often makes far more people feel seen. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Still struggling to explain what you do and who you help? My $27 Know Your Niche course helps you get crystal clear on your ideal client so your marketing finally clicks, your referrals improve, and growing your practice feels a whole lot easier: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/niche Need help building and filling your practice? Join the Party today and get everything you need — courses, trainings, scripts, templates, monthly group calls — for just $345: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Get your FREE weekly worksheet and other helpful practice-growing tools here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links
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Episode #579: Marketing EMDR Therapy, feat. Lilly Risch
2w ago00:30:15Summary readyLilly Risch, LCSW, joins the podcast to talk about marketing EMDR therapy and what it actually looks like to attract clients who are the right fit. The conversation gets into why explaining EMDR to the public feels so uniquely challenging, how leading with symptoms like anxiety instead of trauma can change everything, and what it takes to build a caseload that's both full and sustainable. Lilly shares her own experience growing a group practice in Milwaukee, along with practical ways to simplify your messaging, define your ideal client, and communicate your value without losing what makes EMDR special. A practical, grounding conversation for any EMDR therapist who's ever struggled to put what they do into words. div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown"> Be sure to sign up for Lilly's FREE training for EMDR Therapists, "Take the 'Ick' Out of Your Marketing": https://sincere-snow-26884.myflodesk.com/flow. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Additional Resources: To learn more about today's guest, visit https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/blog. Need help building & filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345!): https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Want website copy that actually sounds like you and makes the right clients feel seen? Referral Ready Website Copy is done-for-you copy for your homepage, about page, and up to three specialty pages — built around your voice, your niche, and your people, for just $2,000: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/referralreadywebsitecopy
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Episode #758: Your Practice Is "Successful"… So Why Does It Feel So Flat?
3w ago00:10:57Summary readyIn today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph.D., and we're talking about something a lot of therapists quietly wrestle with after they've "made it" in private practice: what happens when the practice is working… but you're not excited anymore. We get into the weird grief of realizing the thing you worked so hard to build no longer feels like the dream, why burnout is often less about your job and more about a life that's gotten too small, and how to start reimagining your practice without blowing everything up overnight. We also talk about the pressure therapists put on themselves to stay passionate forever, the freedom that can come from letting therapy become the easy part of your life, and why sometimes the next version of your practice starts by getting out into the world and remembering you're allowed to have fun again. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes®, my personal favorite, for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Feeling successful on paper but disconnected from your practice? Limitless Practice is our 12-week coaching program for therapists ready to redesign their practice, raise fees, work less, and build a business that feels exciting again: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/lp Get your FREE weekly worksheet and other helpful practice-growing tools here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links Need help building and filling your practice? Join the Party today and get everything you need — courses, trainings, scripts, templates, monthly group calls — for just $345: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party
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Episode #757: New Therapist, New Practice
3w ago00:29:30Summary readyIn today's episode of the Abundant Practice Podcast, I chat with Abundance Party member Liz about building a private practice from the ground up, including how to move through the early uncertainty of getting clients and setting sustainable fees. We dig into raising rates, marketing to other therapists, and shaping a website that clearly reflects a niche in trauma and personality disorders like BPD in a more psychoeducational way. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Need help building & filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345!). Members have access to monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a 30-minute 1:1 at no additional charge: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Get your FREE weekly worksheet and other helpful practice-growing tools here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links.
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Episode #756: Why You Feel Guilty Charging Private Pay (Even When You Know Your Worth)
4w ago00:07:57Summary readyIn today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph.D., and we're talking about something most therapists feel but rarely admit: the guilt that shows up the moment you say your rate out loud. We get into why you can believe in your worth completely and still feel it in the room, why you might be making financial decisions on behalf of clients who never asked you to, and what it actually means to put a real offer out there and let it land. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Need help building and filling your practice? Join the Party today and get everything you need — courses, trainings, scripts, templates, monthly group calls — for just $345: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party Get your FREE weekly worksheet and other helpful practice-growing tools here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links
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Episode #755: What Website Features Actually Get Therapists Clients (& Which Are a Waste)
4w ago00:31:00Summary readyKat Love of katlove.com joins the podcast to talk about therapist websites and what actually gets clients in the door. The conversation gets into why so many therapists spend money on the wrong things, how animations, contact forms, and luxury redesigns aren't what's converting visitors, and what it actually takes to get someone to choose you. Kat breaks down the two jobs your website has to do, getting found and getting chosen, and shares practical guidance on copy, photos, and video. If the goal is to stop wasting resources on features that don't move the needle and actually build a site that works, this is a strong place to start. Attention Abundance Party members: Kat is our trainer this month! Check out the 'Upcoming Events' section of your Simplero membership dashboard and/or the 'Events' section of the Abundance Community Facebook group for details on how to register for this live event included in your Party membership. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Additional Resources: To learn more about today's guest, visit https://www.katlove.com/. Need help building & filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $345!): https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party
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Episode #748: Why You're Counting Down To Time Off
Apr 1100:12:34Summary readyIn today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Abundance consultant Rebecca A. E. Smith, Ph.D., and we're talking about something a lot of therapists are too burned out to even name: what happens when the practice you built for freedom starts feeling like the thing you need a vacation from. We get into why you might be counting down to cancellations, why your caseload has become the biggest rock in your life, and what it actually looks like to restructure things so your practice fits around your life instead of the other way around. If you started this work to have more freedom and somehow ended up with less, this one's for you. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Have a full practice but feel like you're running on empty? Limitless Practice helps you work less and make more. Spots per cohort are limited. Get on the waitlist and be first in line when doors open April 21st: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/limitlesswaitlist. Get your FREE weekly worksheet and other helpful practice-growing tools here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links.
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