The Uncaged Clinician

Are you building a healthcare business and unsure if you're making the right financial decisions? Do you feel torn between playing it safe and scaling quickly? Hey UNCAGED CLINICIANS, Kevin DeGroot here. Welcome back. If you're in your first year of business or part of our Launchpad program, this one's for you. Today, we're talking about the early mistakes many healthcare providers make like locki...

Are you constantly saying "yes" and ending up overwhelmed and resentful? Want to learn how to set clear, healthy boundaries without burning bridges? Welcome to another episode of the Uncaged Clinician podcast! I'm Kevin DeGroot, and today I'm joined by my wife, Hannah DeGroot, a licensed counselor and mindset coach, as we dive into the topic of boundaries. We break down what boundaries are, how th...

Have you ever wondered how to turn your clients into your biggest promoters? Want to grow your practice without spending a dime on ads? Hey hey! It's David Bayliff here, and welcome to another episode of the Uncaged Clinician Podcast where we help you break out of the cage of traditional clinical life and build a practice that gives you freedom and purpose. Today's solo episode is a fun one becaus...

What does it really take to become a mission-driven leader in healthcare today? Are you building a team or just filling roles? Hey Uncaged Clinician family, David Bayliff here with a special crossover episode. I'm joined again by Lesli Jenkins from DFW and excited to welcome Stacye Mayo from Oklahoma City. We talk about real leadership in healthcare and how to stay focused on your purpose while ma...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make travel truly accessible for people with physical or cognitive challenges? What if your clinical skills could help someone fulfill their lifelong dream of seeing the world? Hey, David Bayliff here to welcome you back to Uncaged Clinician. In this episode, I chat with Amberly Wiese, an Occupational Therapist who turned her personal health journey into a m...

Feeling like your business is running you instead of the other way around? What if reclaiming your time started with just one mindset shift? Hey there, and welcome back to Uncaged Clinician! I'm your host, David Bayliff, PT, turned business coach, solopreneur whisperer, and advocate for clinicians living a life of purpose. This episode is a candid, real talk about something every healthcare entrep...

Ever wonder why it feels so good to hear "thank you" from a client, but oddly unsettling when that praise goes to someone else on your team? Are you staying in patient care for the love of the work… or the love of validation? Welcome back to Uncaged Clinician! I'm your host, Kevin DeGroot, and today we're diving deep into something that's not often talked about: the emotional rollercoaster of tran...

What if the same leadership strategies that grow your business could transform your family? Are you leading your home with the same intentionality as your team? Welcome back to Uncaged Clinician! I'm your host, David Bayliff, and today I sit down with Hannah DeGroot to talk about the kind of leadership that starts at home. From parenting wins to real-life lessons, we will explore how showing up fo...

Ever feel like you're just a cog in the healthcare machine, even though you trained to make a real difference? What if occupational therapists could build thriving practices on their terms and love their work again? Welcome back to Uncaged Clinician! I'm your host, David Bayliff. Today's guest is Lesli Jenkins, an occupational therapist and owner of Next Step Oncology Lymphedema OT in the Fort Wor...

Ever wonder how your personality type influences your financial habits? What if your Enneagram type is secretly guiding your money mindset? Hey UNCAGED CLINICIANS, Kevin and Hannah DeGroot here to dive into how your personality can shape your money habits. If you've ever felt stuck with finances or questioned your patterns, this is for you. Hannah is joined by Khara Croswaite Brindle to talk about...

Ever feel pulled in too many directions just when things start working out? What if the key to scaling your practice isn't growth but boredom? Hey UNCAGED CLINICIANS, Kevin DeGroot here with Uncaged Clinician. If you're a solopreneur finally seeing wins stack up and thinking, "What's next?"… listen up. I'm sharing the story of my "spinning plates" the moment when chasing every opportunity nearly w...

Are you holding back on launching your dream because it's not "perfect" yet? What if the real secret to success is simply taking action even if things look a little messy? Hey UNCAGED CLINICIANS! Welcome back to the podcast—I'm David Bayliff. If you're new, we've been here since 2018, talking business, life, and how to make an impact as clinicians. Today I'm flying solo (Josh Payne recently steppe...

Are you dreaming of starting your own cash-based practice but don't know where to begin? Wondering how to overcome fear, avoid rookie mistakes, and build a practice with purpose? Hey Uncaged Clinicians David Bayliff here with another solo episode of the Uncaged Clinician Podcast. If you're new, welcome! I started my cash-based practice in 2011 with passion and not much direction. Today, I'm sharin...

Have you ever asked yourself why your clinic really exists—beyond just paying the bills? What makes your practice necessary in your community, and not just another option? Hey hey, welcome back to the Uncaged Clinician Podcast—David Bayliff here! Glad you're joining me today. We're talking about something a lot of new practice owners miss: your extrinsic why . I've got a great guest with me—Sharon...

Have you ever felt like an imposter in your own business, despite knowing you're capable? What if the only thing standing between you and success is your belief in yourself? Welcome to the Uncaged Clinician Podcast! I'm your host, Kevin DeGroot, and today, we're tackling a common challenge for entrepreneurs—self-doubt. We all hear that nagging voice asking, "What if I fail?" or "Am I good enough?"...

Do you ever find yourself second-guessing every decision in your business? What if the key to growth isn't more strategy, but more self-trust? Welcome back to Uncaged Clinician! I'm your host, David Bayliff, and today I'm joined by my fantastic teammate, Hannah DeGroot. We're tackling a topic every entrepreneur grapples with: self-trust. Building a business is tough, especially with the added weig...

Have you ever felt like an imposter in your own business, despite knowing you're capable? What if the only thing standing between you and success is your belief in yourself? Welcome to the Uncaged Clinician Podcast! I'm your host, Kevin DeGroot, and today, we're tackling a common challenge for entrepreneurs—self-doubt. We all hear that nagging voice asking, "What if I fail?" or "Am I good enough?"...

Have you ever felt stuck trying to grow your practice without losing the personal touch? What if scaling your business meant strengthening your key strengths instead of watering them down? Welcome back to another episode of Uncaged Clinician! I'm Kevin DeGroot, and today we're tackling a big challenge that so many healthcare practitioners face — how to grow your business without losing the quality...

Are you trusting your gut enough in leadership? Are you overthinking decisions and getting stuck in analysis paralysis? Welcome back to the Uncaged Clinician Podcast, David Bayliff here! Ever found yourself paralyzed by decision-making? You're not alone. Today, we wrap up our series on mastering key leadership decision-making skills. We'll cut through the noise and simplify the process to make qui...

Have you ever felt stuck between two options, unsure which decision is the right one? Do you struggle with delegating decisions because you feel like only you can get them right? Welcome back to another episode of the Uncaged Clinician Podcast! I'm your host, David Bayliff, and today, we're diving into a game-changing topic—decision-making as a leader. If you've ever felt paralyzed by choices or o...

Have you ever dreamed of leaving your stable job but felt paralyzed by fear and uncertainty? How do you balance financial security with the pursuit of your true passion? Welcome back to another episode of Uncaged Clinician! I'm Kevin DeGroot, joined today by my wife, Hannah DeGroot. In this episode, we're tackling a topic many of you struggle with: deciding to leave a steady job to fully commit to...

Have you ever struggled with charging cash for your services because you assume clients can't afford it? Do you feel unworthy of serving clients who seem to be from a higher socioeconomic class? Hey, what's up, everyone? Welcome back to Uncaged Clinician! I'm your host, David Bayliff, and as always, it's a blast to have you here. Thanks for tuning in each week and for sharing the podcast with your...

Many of us have tried traditional mindset strategies, but do you feel they truly help you break free from anxiety? Why or why not? Could embracing vulnerability, in addition to setting boundaries, be the real key to building emotional resilience? What are your thoughts on this approach? Welcome to another fantastic episode of the Uncaged Clinician Podcast! I'm your host, Kevin DeGroot, and today I...

Have you ever felt like you're spinning your wheels trying to grow your business, but nothing seems to stick? What if the key to long-term success isn't just marketing and sales but something even more fundamental? Welcome to the Uncaged Clinician Podcast! I'm your host, David Bayliff, and as always, I'm thrilled to share with you that today's episode is inspired by a question from one of our loya...

How can clinicians break free from the cycle of heavy marketing and temporary client surges to achieve a more sustainable flow of business? What are the four key pillars of business success, and how do they contribute to long-term stability and growth for clinicians?   Welcome back to the Uncaged Clinician podcast with your host, Kevin DeGroot. Today, we're focusing on how to secure long-term succ...