How do you stay aligned with your values when your taxes fund things you don’t believe in? In this Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy responds to a question from Lessey, a therapist grappling with the ethical dilemma of paying taxes that support government practices and systems she finds morally troubling. Lessey is exploring whether it’s possible to feel at peace with paying taxes in a system that doesn’t align with her values, and whether there’s anything she can do about it.

Do you ever find yourself making financial decisions that don’t really make sense—but you keep making them anyway? Maybe it’s impulse spending, avoiding your budget, or putting off big financial decisions. In today’s episode, Linzy sits down with Robin Valadares, physiotherapist and personal finance educator, to unpack some of the biggest barriers that stop health practitioners from managing their personal finances.

How can you make sure that the professional development courses you’re choosing actually align with your bigger goals? In this Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy answers a question from Stef, a current Money Skills for Therapists student, who is struggling to navigate the flood of course offerings that all seem exciting but might not be the best use of her time or money. Stef shares how she’s been struggling with whether each course is a strategic investment or just another shiny opportunity.

Do you ever find yourself making financial decisions that don’t really make sense—but you keep making them anyway? Maybe it’s impulse spending, avoiding your budget, or putting off big financial decisions. In today’s episode, Linzy sits down with Robin Valadares, physiotherapist and personal finance educator, to unpack some of the biggest barriers that stop health practitioners from managing their personal finances.

Are you transitioning from a different career into private practice and feeling overwhelmed by the financial side of things? You’re not alone. Linzy addresses a question from Alice, an LCSW navigating the challenges of starting over in her therapy practice after a 20-year corporate career. Alice shares her concerns about balancing financial stability with the needs of her clients, as well as overcoming a scarcity mindset shaped by her upbringing.

Are you a group practice owner trying to navigate the unique challenges of leadership and business growth? In today’s episode, Linzy chats with Felicia Keller Boyle about the complexities of owning and leading a group practice. Linzy and Felicia discuss how the business model for group practices is more complicated than solo practices and how group practice owners face an entirely different set of problems to solve.

Are you transitioning from a different career into private practice and feeling overwhelmed by the financial side of things? You’re not alone. Linzy addresses a question from Alice, an LCSW navigating the challenges of starting over in her therapy practice after a 20-year corporate career. Alice shares her concerns about balancing financial stability with the needs of her clients, as well as overcoming a scarcity mindset shaped by her upbringing.

How do you balance serving your community with the financial realities of running a group practice? In this coaching episode, Linzy sits down with Anastasia Canfield, owner of Creative Remedies, a multidisciplinary practice supporting neurodivergent, queer, and BIPOC clients through expressive arts therapies. Anastasia shares the challenge of staying true to her mission of serving marginalized communities while ensuring she can offer fair wages and benefits to her team.

How do you stay grounded in your money values when your team challenges your decisions? In this Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy answers a question from group practice owner Cierra, who’s navigating the tension between her evolved money mindset and her team’s perspectives. Cierra shares her challenges around balancing her financial goals with her clinicians’ concerns, including pushback that she’s “just in it for the money.”

How can technology make your private practice more efficient and client-focused? In this episode, Linzy talks with Amity Cooper, a mental health professional and seasoned entrepreneur, about how technology can streamline practices and enhance client care. Amity shares her insights on tools like online booking systems and AI-driven note-taking, highlighting their potential to save time and improve client experiences.

Are you charging enough to sustain yourself and your practice? In this episode of Feelings and Finances, Linzy opens up about one of the biggest mistakes she made when starting her private practice: setting an unsustainably low fee. Sharing her personal journey, Linzy explains how the pressure to transition quickly out of agency work and advice to “keep fees low” led her to set a rate that couldn’t support her financially.

Are you wondering where all your money is going, even though your business seems to be thriving? In this coaching session, Linzy sits down with Tracey Steger, an acupuncturist and group practice owner, to dig into the mystery behind her business finances. Despite seeing many clients a week across her team, Tracey feels like there’s nothing to show for it. Together, Linzy and Tracey take a big-picture look at her numbers to identify areas of curiosity and opportunities for small but impactful changes.