Ideal Practice

When you set up your physical office space, I’ll bet you were super excited - and thoughtful - about every detail. Where would your clients want to sit, facing the window or facing the door? Where should you put the Kleenex box? Do they need a footstool or is that just weird, lol? But what about your VIRTUAL office space? Have you ever wondered how to help your clients feel as comfortable online a...

How does office decor influence your client's healing journey? With decades of experience, I’ve got a few thoughts about that. So in today’s episode, we’ll explore best practices that impact your clinical work AND your standing as a practice owner. Because there’s actually more to this than you might think! In this episode, you’ll learn:  How your client’s experience is impacted way before th...

Have you ever thought about how the design and aesthetics of your workspace could be impacting your success? We’re exploring that concept today, talking about the crucial intersection of interior design and holistic health with our guest, Carolyn Boldt . With over 40 years of experience in interior design, Carolyn co-founded Crossfields Design with a mission to develop restorative environments for...

Your business has its own kind of living, breathing energy, and you must be in relationship with that energy. But relationships take work - right? So how do you keep things healthy and strong? Turns out, you just have to use a little magic.  Yeah. Let’s go there. :)  In this episode, you’ll learn about a fun, creative technique you can use to smooth out any rough spots, communicate your desires, a...

Ever felt that you're just not getting paid what you're worth, despite having real expertise in your field? We've all been there, I suspect - but why? Where does this common problem come from? Well - some folks may not like this, but I think it starts with us . When we undervalue our own skills and undersell our authority, it sets up all kinds of barriers to our success. So, let’s t...

What's lurking in your subconscious, subtly sabotaging your success? All too often, high-achieving practice owners (like YOU!) hold themselves back due to limiting beliefs like imposter syndrome , perfectionism , and something my guest this week calls “ distractionism ’. So it was a real treat when I got to spend time with mindset master and achievement accelerator, Ryan LeCesne who can help...

Like it or not, money is part of every relationship you have with your clients, and how you think about that and manage that is important. But if you're torn up inside about that fact, well - you are not alone. In fact, I think most of us struggle about this in one way or another. But what if we change that? What if we thought about money, and its place in our work, in a whole new way? Rather...

If a client cancels at the last minute, or worse, doesn’t show up at all - it doesn’t feel so great, does it? And even when you understand why they had to miss, you can still be left feeling frustration, disappointment - or, if it happens often, even resentment. And I know that's not how you WANT to feel about your work, or your client. So what do you do? Do you charge them for that time? If...

Whether we recognize it or not, there are countless hidden rules and unconscious scripts that keep us from attaining financial freedom. But learning to recognize those rules, and rewrite those scripts can be done.   Learn how with Lisa Michaud, an international success coach who identified those barriers in her own life, and broke through them. Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Lisa's inspiring...

Would you like to hear some of the secrets behind a thriving private practice? That’s what you’ll get in today’s episode. When I started my private practice, I had a strong, clear and powerful vision for what I wanted to build. That, I now know, was a key driver in my success. I’ll tell you more about what that vision was and how it guided every decision I made. (This is so important.) But we won’...

Whooo boy.  Sometimes, it’s a miracle this business of mine ever worked…. but it did, in SPITE of what I’m going to share with you today, lol.  When I started my practice, I had to figure out everything on my own. With no such thing as coaches, masterminds, online courses, or even a business class in grad school, no one taught me how to run a business.  Looking back, I can see at least 7 big mista...

What a story - and what an incredible conversation. In this episode, you get to meet Maira Holzmann, LCSW - a somatically trained therapist, group practice owner, and business coach out of Denver, Colorado. And I promise you, by the end of our conversation,  you will adore her! Although today she's playing big - it wasn't always that way. In fact, she'll tell you that she 'fail...

🙋‍♀️Hey there!  Looking to boost your online profile and connect with your ideal clients? 🤝  Check out the 5 quick tips I'm sharing on the podcast today to create a profile that leaves a lasting impression on the right people. In this episode, you’ll learn…  How to make MUCH better use of this important marketing real estate. How to sharpen you message so that you stand out from the 100s yo...

When you start your private practice, there are so many details to sort out that it can be daunting at first. How the heck do you even know where to start?  Well my friend -  I think I can help. In this episode, we’ll cover 5 key decisions you need to make up front, the absolute core aspects of your practice that you’ll want to figure out first.  All of these come from my own experience, and all a...

Today, y’all, we’re talking about the guys. :) I met Shawn Helvey when he reached out to me in advance of a move to our area. In true proactive form, he was trying to get the lay of the land so he could understand the mental health culture in our area. I liked him immediately. So of course, it was only a matter of time before I invited him to join me on the podcast. Shawn Helvey is a licensed psyc...

Do you dread having certain conversations with your clients? We've all been there.  Whether it's talking about something as simple as your upcoming vacation or as hard as confronting their overdue account - we hate feeling like the bad guy with our clients. But mastering this skill is critical to the success and sustainability of your business. So in this episode, we'll dive into th...

Almost everything will work if you unplug it for a few minutes…including you. - Anne Lamott What do you call a “real vacation”? And when was the last time you had one? If it’s really a long weekend, then you and I need to talk. If you can’t remember the last time you took a full week off, or more, then you and I (really!) need to talk. :) The ugly truth is that way too many healers in private prac...

This was SO much fun!  In this episode I had such a fun interview with Kym Tolson, AKA “The Traveling Therapist”. You may recognize her, since she was on Ideal Practice back in Episode 30, talking about everything related to managing your own billing. In fact, she’s the first person I’ve ever invited back for a second visit.  Because this is the conversation I really wanted to have. :)  Dreaming o...

Something short and sweet for you today! Being an entrepreneur is never for the faint of heart, my friends. In many ways, running your own business will challenge you like nothing else. #truth Still, I’ve found that certain principles help me stay steady, and stick with it. They keep going AND growing no matter what kind of craziness, chaos, and curveballs come my way. Today, I’m sharing 4 of my f...

What if you could make $19,000 from a FREE talk given to a small room of less than 25 people? Well - I’ve had that kind of experience - and so can you. In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to leverage your trademark talk in a way that gives you greater engagement with your audience. And when you do, that will also lead to more income for your business. Here’s the thing. Anyone can learn to b...

If you met her on the street, you’d never know how much Sarah McNamara has had to work through over the past few years to grow her business, nor how much she’s grown inside . All you might see is a sweet therapist with a dazzling smile, who is now the successful owner of a group practice specializing in perinatal mental health services for those journeying to and through the many challenges of mot...

🎉 Happy Birthday to IDEAL PRACTICE! 🎉  We’re celebrating our 1st anniversary with you sweet people!  In this special episode I took a moment to reflect a bit on a year of change, what it’s been like to commit to this crazy new craft, and what it means to find the fun in the work. In this episode, you’ll hear:  3 big lessons I’ve learned in my first year of hosting a podcast 3 things I’d like to...

Today we’re talking about one of THE most effective ways you can connect with your ideal clients. This is one way you can show up as a real live human being who totally gets who they are , knows how to help, and is worth reaching out to. We’re taking a look at public speaking as a key marketing strategy. And hold on a minute:  If you’re one of those who thinks you would never ever ever ever ever b...

When you unlock the power of your own voice with authentic marketing, you connect with clients at a much deeper level. And in this episode, message strategist and all ‘round marketing expert, Barbara Govednik, will help you figure out how to do exactly that. Among other things, you’ll learn:  What we really mean when we talk about messaging at all. Some of the most common mistakes practice owners...

In this week’s episode on Ideal Practice , I’ve got a personal story to share about an experience I had a few years back. It showed me why my thinking about the flow of abundance into and out of my life had to change, and helped me realize, perhaps, how much it already had… We need to raise our own vibrations. We need to explore the transformative power of allowing ourselves to want more in our pr...