The Business of Caring Podcast

28. Not Sure When to Start Your Private Practice? Listen to This First

Thinking about private practice but not sure if you’re ready? In this episode, Alyssa shares how to assess your readiness for launching a private  practice - and it’s not just based on your clinical experience! We discuss the importance of knowing your requirements in practice, setting boundaries, and finding ongoing support through supervision, coaching, and your business community.  Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you! Links: Check out our FREE Counseling Tips [https://nourishedwithkindness.com/counseling-tips] Sign up for Gusto [https://gusto.com/r/alyssa4547] Sign up for Simple Practice [https://www.simplepractice.com/referral?p=6afa978042] *May contain Affiliate Links* Follow Alyssa [https://www.instagram.com/alyssacallahanrd/] on Instagram. Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at businessofcaringpod@gmail.com [businessofcaringpod@gmail.com].

27. Rethinking Scope, Self-Disclosure, and Authenticity with Vaughn Darst, RD

In this episode, Alyssa speaks with Vaughn Darst, a Registered Dietitian specializing in treating fat, neurodiverse, queer, transgender, and non-binary clients with eating disorders. Vaughn delves into his journey to become a dietitian and how his lived experience informs his practice. We explore the nuance of practicing within our scope and how to expand our scope through continuous learning, supervision, and collaboration. Vaughn emphasizes the value of strategic self-disclosure and maintaining therapeutic boundaries while providing gender-affirming care.  Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you! Links: Check out Vaughn’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/allgendernutrition/?hl=en] and Website [https://www.allgendernutrition.com/] Watch Vaughn’s TEDx Talk here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ31Vc8wtHc] Sign up for Gusto [https://gusto.com/r/alyssa4547] Sign up for Simple Practice [https://www.simplepractice.com/referral?p=6afa978042] *May contain Affiliate Links* Follow Alyssa [https://www.instagram.com/alyssacallahanrd/] on Instagram. The River Model Article [https://www.academia.edu/14089334/The_River_Model_A_Metaphor_and_Tool_for_Training_New_Psychotherapists] A Clinician's Guide to Gender-Affirming Care [https://www.amazon.com/Clinicians-Guide-Gender-Affirming-Care-Nonconforming/dp/1684030528] Check out our FREE Counseling Tips [https://nourishedwithkindness.com/counseling-tips] Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at businessofcaringpod@gmail.com [businessofcaringpod@gmail.com].

26. Discovery Calls: Say Less, Convert More

In this episode, Alyssa delves into the pros and cons of offering discovery calls in private practice. She shares tips for setting boundaries, converting calls into client sessions, and handling objections and rejections. She also discusses alternatives to discovery calls (or at least ways to minimize answering the same questions again and again). Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you! Links: Check out our FREE Counseling Tips [https://nourishedwithkindness.com/counseling-tips] Sign up for Gusto [https://gusto.com/r/alyssa4547] Sign up for Simple Practice [https://www.simplepractice.com/referral?p=6afa978042] *May contain Affiliate Links* Follow Alyssa [https://www.instagram.com/alyssacallahanrd/] on Instagram. Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at businessofcaringpod@gmail.com [businessofcaringpod@gmail.com].

25. What I’ve Learned from the Business Failures I Don’t Post About

In this episode, Alyssa explores the uncomfortable yet important lessons from rejection and failure as business owners. Drawing from her own experiences, she shares insights on how to see setbacks as opportunities for learning and continuously improving your decision-making skills in your business.  Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you! Links: Check out our FREE Counseling Tips [https://nourishedwithkindness.com/counseling-tips] Sign up for Gusto [https://gusto.com/r/alyssa4547] Sign up for Simple Practice [https://www.simplepractice.com/referral?p=6afa978042] *May contain Affiliate Links* Follow Alyssa [https://www.instagram.com/alyssacallahanrd/] on Instagram. Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at businessofcaringpod@gmail.com [businessofcaringpod@gmail.com].

24. How I Talk to Clients Who Want to Lose Weight as a Weight-Inclusive Provider

In this episode, Alyssa discusses the complex topic of working with clients who want to lose weight as a weight-inclusive eating disorder provider. We share tips on navigating these conversions up front to alleviate frustration for clinicians and clients. We also dive into the nuance of clients' goals for changing their body size, including the difference between weight loss and health-promoting behaviors, why we need to dig into clients’ intentions, and how to hold space for clients’ trauma caused by weight stigma. Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you! Links: Check out Bri’s Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodyimagewithbri/?hl=en] and website [https://bodyimagewithbri.com/] Check out our FREE Counseling Tips [https://nourishedwithkindness.com/counseling-tips] Sign up for Gusto [https://gusto.com/r/alyssa4547] Sign up for Simple Practice [https://www.simplepractice.com/referral?p=6afa978042] *May contain Affiliate Links* Follow Alyssa [https://www.instagram.com/alyssacallahanrd/] on Instagram. Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at businessofcaringpod@gmail.com [businessofcaringpod@gmail.com].