Heard Business School Podcast

A business podcast for therapists and wellness practitioners. Season 2 coming in June 2025.

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Episodes

How to Design the Career You Want as a Therapist with Dr. Emily AnhaltHow to Design the Career You Want as a Therapist with Dr. Emily Anhalt
July 14, 2025

How to Design the Career You Want as a Therapist with Dr. Emily Anhalt

Designing a career on your own terms isn’t easy, especially if it doesn’t exist out there yet. But Dr. Emily Anhalt found a way to do just that.

56 min
Building Therapy for Black Girls with Dr. Joy Harden BradfordBuilding Therapy for Black Girls with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
July 7, 2025

Building Therapy for Black Girls with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

Building a successful career in mental health often requires navigating personal challenges, shifting professional goals, and staying adaptable in the face of growing demand.

56 min
Stepping Away from Private Practice with Gary “Trey” TaylorStepping Away from Private Practice with Gary “Trey” Taylor
June 30, 2025

Stepping Away from Private Practice with Gary “Trey” Taylor

Navigating a career in social work can be incredibly challenging, especially when balancing personal struggles, family life, and the demands of private practice.

1 hr 2 min
Doubt Yourself, Do It Anyway with Patrick CasaleDoubt Yourself, Do It Anyway with Patrick Casale
June 23, 2025

Doubt Yourself, Do It Anyway with Patrick Casale

Building a therapy business comes with its challenges, especially when you’re navigating AuDHD and entrepreneurship.

58 min
Introducing Season 2 of Heard Business School Introducing Season 2 of Heard Business School
June 16, 2025

Introducing Season 2 of Heard Business School

Therapists have long been told they won’t make it on their own in private practice.

2 min
Office Hours: All Things S Corps for Therapists with Andrew RiesenOffice Hours: All Things S Corps for Therapists with Andrew Riesen
November 18, 2024

Office Hours: All Things S Corps for Therapists with Andrew Riesen

Did you know S corporations (S corps) can provide significant financial benefits for therapists and their private practices?

45 min
How to Build a 6-Figure Therapy Practice Using Instagram with Kelly McKennaHow to Build a 6-Figure Therapy Practice Using Instagram with Kelly McKenna
November 11, 2024

How to Build a 6-Figure Therapy Practice Using Instagram with Kelly McKenna

How do you go from nonprofit work to a private practice making six figures?

56 min
Becoming The Black Male Therapist with Dr. Lawrence JacksonBecoming The Black Male Therapist with Dr. Lawrence Jackson
November 4, 2024

Becoming The Black Male Therapist with Dr. Lawrence Jackson

Fostering a successful private practice while navigating academia, sports psychology, and representation in the therapy field can be daunting.

52 min
Building a Therapy Practice for Asian Americans with Michelle VoBuilding a Therapy Practice for Asian Americans with Michelle Vo
October 28, 2024

Building a Therapy Practice for Asian Americans with Michelle Vo

To truly connect with clients, therapists must embrace authenticity, cultural awareness, and personal identity.

46 min
Office Hours: How to Create a Therapist Directory Profile that Converts with Ryan SchwartzOffice Hours: How to Create a Therapist Directory Profile that Converts with Ryan Schwartz
October 21, 2024

Office Hours: How to Create a Therapist Directory Profile that Converts with Ryan Schwartz

Creating an excellent therapist profile is more than just credentials.

39 min
Building Your Therapy Business In Between Sessions with Lauren LarkinBuilding Your Therapy Business In Between Sessions with Lauren Larkin
October 14, 2024

Building Your Therapy Business In Between Sessions with Lauren Larkin

Starting a private therapy practice in New York City is no small feat.

1 hr 8 min
Centering Inclusivity and Anti-Racism in Your Therapy Practice with Kenya CrawfordCentering Inclusivity and Anti-Racism in Your Therapy Practice with Kenya Crawford
October 7, 2024

Centering Inclusivity and Anti-Racism in Your Therapy Practice with Kenya Crawford

Building a successful and inclusive therapy practice comes with its own set of challenges.

50 min
Building a Business as a Neurodivergent Therapy Practice Owner with Dr. Amy MarschallBuilding a Business as a Neurodivergent Therapy Practice Owner with Dr. Amy Marschall
September 30, 2024

Building a Business as a Neurodivergent Therapy Practice Owner with Dr. Amy Marschall

Building a therapy business isn’t an easy task. But creating one as a neurodivergent therapist? Even harder.

50 min
Office Hours: Building Financial Systems For Your Therapy Practice with Andrea RotondoOffice Hours: Building Financial Systems For Your Therapy Practice with Andrea Rotondo
September 23, 2024

Office Hours: Building Financial Systems For Your Therapy Practice with Andrea Rotondo

As therapists, understanding and managing the financial side of your practice is crucial.

47 min
How to Build Referral Relationships to Grow Your Therapy Practice with Dr. Brian DixonHow to Build Referral Relationships to Grow Your Therapy Practice with Dr. Brian Dixon
September 16, 2024

How to Build Referral Relationships to Grow Your Therapy Practice with Dr. Brian Dixon

Referrals are the lifeblood of any successful therapy practice.

50 min
Why Therapy is Political with Tracy VadakumcheryWhy Therapy is Political with Tracy Vadakumchery
September 9, 2024

Why Therapy is Political with Tracy Vadakumchery

There needs to be accountability for low pay, burnout, and blaming of therapists.

50 min
Building a Group Therapy Practice for College Students with Dr. Jennifer Contarino PanningBuilding a Group Therapy Practice for College Students with Dr. Jennifer Contarino Panning
September 2, 2024

Building a Group Therapy Practice for College Students with Dr. Jennifer Contarino Panning

Starting a therapy practice comes with its own set of challenges.

57 min
Office Hours: How to Define Your Niche as a Therapist with Allison PuryearOffice Hours: How to Define Your Niche as a Therapist with Allison Puryear
August 26, 2024

Office Hours: How to Define Your Niche as a Therapist with Allison Puryear

A lot of therapists are told to “niche down” but aren’t told exactly what that means or how to do it.

30 min
Building a Therapy Practice for Black Women with Dr. Ayanna AbramsBuilding a Therapy Practice for Black Women with Dr. Ayanna Abrams
August 19, 2024

Building a Therapy Practice for Black Women with Dr. Ayanna Abrams

Therapy hasn’t historically been accessible to everyone.

55 min
The Importance of Representation in Building Your Therapy Private Practice with Dr. Justin K. DodsonThe Importance of Representation in Building Your Therapy Private Practice with Dr. Justin K. Dodson
August 12, 2024

The Importance of Representation in Building Your Therapy Private Practice with Dr. Justin K. Dodson

Representation matters, especially in men’s mental health.

55 min
Leveraging YouTube to Build Your Therapy Business with Dr. Marie FangLeveraging YouTube to Build Your Therapy Business with Dr. Marie Fang
August 5, 2024

Leveraging YouTube to Build Your Therapy Business with Dr. Marie Fang

Starting a private practice can be tough, both emotionally and financially.

57 min
Office Hours: Planning for Retirement as a Therapy Practice Owner with Ryan DerousseauOffice Hours: Planning for Retirement as a Therapy Practice Owner with Ryan Derousseau
July 29, 2024

Office Hours: Planning for Retirement as a Therapy Practice Owner with Ryan Derousseau

Many therapists struggle with the complexities of managing their private practice, especially when it comes to financial planning.

53 min
Staying Curious to Achieve Professional and Personal Growth in Therapy Practice with Dr. Racine HenryStaying Curious to Achieve Professional and Personal Growth in Therapy Practice with Dr. Racine Henry
July 22, 2024

Staying Curious to Achieve Professional and Personal Growth in Therapy Practice with Dr. Racine Henry

Sometimes taking the next step is all you need to expand your therapy practice in ways you never imagined.

57 min
Scaling From a Solo to Group Therapy Practice with Elizabeth EarnshawScaling From a Solo to Group Therapy Practice with Elizabeth Earnshaw
July 15, 2024

Scaling From a Solo to Group Therapy Practice with Elizabeth Earnshaw

Having a bad experience with an employer may feel terrible at the time, but it can fuel a fire to create something amazing.

55 min
Building Influence on Social Media as a Therapist with Jeff GuentherBuilding Influence on Social Media as a Therapist with Jeff Guenther
July 8, 2024

Building Influence on Social Media as a Therapist with Jeff Guenther

With the rise of social media, many therapists are elevating their online presence.

55 min
Office Hours: Mastering Quarterly Taxes For Your Therapy Practice with Andrew RiesenOffice Hours: Mastering Quarterly Taxes For Your Therapy Practice with Andrew Riesen
July 1, 2024

Office Hours: Mastering Quarterly Taxes For Your Therapy Practice with Andrew Riesen

Quarterly taxes do not have to be overwhelming.

41 min
Building a Better Group Therapy Practice Business Model with Lisa SavageBuilding a Better Group Therapy Practice Business Model with Lisa Savage
June 24, 2024

Building a Better Group Therapy Practice Business Model with Lisa Savage

Inconsistencies in service, financial instability, management difficulties, and burnout are all issues that can affect a group therapy practice.

49 min
Income Beyond 1:1 Therapy Sessions with Dr. Alex AuerbachIncome Beyond 1:1 Therapy Sessions with Dr. Alex Auerbach
June 17, 2024

Income Beyond 1:1 Therapy Sessions with Dr. Alex Auerbach

Oftentimes, therapists have their sights set on private practice after grad school. But what about going beyond the 1:1 therapy sessions as a business opportunity?

47 min
Why Therapists Are Built for Business with Dr. Melvin VargheseWhy Therapists Are Built for Business with Dr. Melvin Varghese
June 10, 2024

Why Therapists Are Built for Business with Dr. Melvin Varghese

Therapists are uniquely equipped for business because they value authenticity and relationships.

45 min
Introducing Heard Business SchoolIntroducing Heard Business School
May 31, 2024

Introducing Heard Business School

This is a show for therapists building their own businesses.

1 min

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