Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Therapists

HHW Therapists 36 - Big Tech in Mental Health: The Honest Pros and Cons

36 min · 12 jun 2026
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In this episode, Amanda tackles one of the most divisive topics in private practice: venture-backed mental health platforms like BetterHelp, Talkspace, Headway, Alma, and Grow Therapy. Pushing back on the all-or-nothing takes, she breaks down the legitimate criticisms (low pay rates, shifting reimbursement structures, and competitive pressure on private pay practices) while being honest about her own privilege in building a premium fee practice. Amanda shares her experience credentialing with Alma early on, why it served a strategic purpose, and how she's navigating her sponsorship relationship with them transparently amid recent Aetna reimbursement changes. She closes with a call for therapists to stop demonizing each other's choices and remember that burnout and inaccessible care are systemic issues bigger than any one company. Connect with Amanda: * Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching * Check out the Amanda KB Coaching [https://amandakbcoaching.com/] website Register for the Therapist Scaling Intensive Workshop [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapist-scaling-intensive]: A half-day, hands-on virtual workshop for therapists who want to scale beyond private pay therapy sessions Resources & Links: * This episode is sponsored by: * Alma - learn more here [https://helloalma.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice&utm_content=amandabuduris] * Jane [https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/hhwpod] - use code: AMANDA2MO for a 2-month grace period * SEO for Therapists Email Membership [https://amandakbcoaching.com/seo-for-therapists-membership] * Therapy Intensives Academy [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapy-intensives-academy] * Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Mastermind [https://amandakbcoaching.com/mastermind] * Free Training: 3 Steps to Booking Your First Therapy Intensive [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/ewo-registration-organic] * Free Guide: 3 Steps to Double Your Income [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/vsl-opt-in] * SEO Freebie [https://www.amanda-kb-coaching.com/seo-freebie] Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Love the show? Leave a review for a chance to win a free coaching session with me each month. Apple Podcasts only allows one official review, so if you want extra entries, use the form below. Comments on Spotify episodes also count as entries! → Submit extra reviews here [https://link.crmdonebetter.com/widget/form/Zaz8TdXKkHgaPcqS4RZS] Just a quick heads up, everything I share in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It's not legal advice, financial advice, or tax advice. Every practice and every state has its own rules. So if you're wondering how something applies to your situation, make sure to check in with an attorney, accountant, or another qualified professional who can give you guidance based on your specific circumstances.

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HHW Therapists 44 - 4 Lessons from Scaling My Coaching Business

Amanda pulls back the curtain on what scaling her coaching business actually looked like, including the four lessons she wishes someone had told her way earlier. She gets into why spending big before you've proven your concept is a trap, why complexity feels like progress but usually isn't, why hustle culture is just burnout with better branding, and why following someone else's blueprint to the letter can leave you building something you end up resenting. If you've ever looked at someone further along and wondered how they make it look easy, this episode is the honest answer to that question. Connect with Amanda: * Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching * Check out the Amanda KB Coaching [https://amandakbcoaching.com/] website Register for the Therapist Scaling Intensive Workshop [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapist-scaling-intensive] - a half-day, hands-on virtual workshop for therapists who want to scale beyond private pay therapy sessions. Use code HHWPOD100 as a podcast listener to get $100 off at checkout. Apply here [https://amandakbcoaching.com/mastermind] for the next round of the Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Mastermind - a 6-month hybrid, high-level mastermind with high-touch 1:1 coaching for therapists who are ready to stop relying on trading hours for dollars (even premium ones) and scale beyond the therapy room. Resources & Links: * This episode is sponsored by: * Alma - learn more here [https://helloalma.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice&utm_content=amandabuduris] * Jane [https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/hhwpod] - use code: AMANDA2MO for a 2-month grace period * Therapy Intensives Academy [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapy-intensives-academy] - use code HHWPOD250 as a podcast listener to get $250 off at checkout. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Love the show? Leave a review for a chance to win a free coaching session with me each month. Apple Podcasts only allows one official review, so if you want extra entries, use the form below. Comments on Spotify episodes also count as entries! → Submit extra reviews here [https://link.crmdonebetter.com/widget/form/Zaz8TdXKkHgaPcqS4RZS] Just a quick heads up, everything I share in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It's not legal advice, financial advice, or tax advice. Every practice and every state has its own rules. So if you're wondering how something applies to your situation, make sure to check in with an attorney, accountant, or another qualified professional who can give you guidance based on your specific circumstances.

10 jul 202636 min
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HHW Therapists 43 - What's Actually Working in Launches Right Now

Amanda wraps up the Summer Spark series by getting into what actually makes a launch work, and why most therapists unknowingly sabotage their own. She walks through the four core launch levers: bonuses, payment plans, guarantees, and urgency and scarcity, and breaks down how to use each one in a way that fits a therapist's business specifically. She also names the thing that trips most people up, which is learning the mechanics without thinking through how they apply to your specific offer, audience, and revenue goals. If you've launched something and it underperformed, or you're getting ready to put something out into the world for the first time, this episode gives you the framework to do it right. Connect with Amanda: * Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching * Check out the Amanda KB Coaching [https://amandakbcoaching.com/] website Register for the Therapist Scaling Intensive Workshop [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapist-scaling-intensive] - a half-day, hands-on virtual workshop for therapists who want to scale beyond private pay therapy sessions. Use code HHWPOD100 as a podcast listener to get $100 off at checkout. Apply here [https://amandakbcoaching.com/mastermind] for the next round of the Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Mastermind - a 6-month hybrid, high-level mastermind with high-touch 1:1 coaching for therapists who are ready to stop relying on trading hours for dollars (even premium ones) and scale beyond the therapy room. Resources & Links: * Therapy Intensives Academy [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapy-intensives-academy] - use code HHWPOD250 as a podcast listener to get $250 off at checkout. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Love the show? Leave a review for a chance to win a free coaching session with me each month. Apple Podcasts only allows one official review, so if you want extra entries, use the form below. Comments on Spotify episodes also count as entries! → Submit extra reviews here [https://link.crmdonebetter.com/widget/form/Zaz8TdXKkHgaPcqS4RZS] Just a quick heads up, everything I share in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It's not legal advice, financial advice, or tax advice. Every practice and every state has its own rules. So if you're wondering how something applies to your situation, make sure to check in with an attorney, accountant, or another qualified professional who can give you guidance based on your specific circumstances.

5 jul 202623 min
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HHW Therapists 42 - What Starting a Second Business Actually Costs

Amanda Buduris tackles one of the most common fears therapists have about building a second income stream: how much is this actually going to cost? She breaks down what you genuinely need to spend money on at the starting phase, what you can skip until your business earns the right to grow, and how your investment profile should change as your revenue does. She also gets into the cost nobody talks about enough, which is the cost of not investing at the right time. Whether you want to add therapy intensives, build a coaching offer, or create a digital product, this episode gives you a realistic picture of what lean startup actually looks like and what the path forward looks like from there. Connect with Amanda: * Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching * Check out the Amanda KB Coaching [https://amandakbcoaching.com/] website Register for the Therapist Scaling Intensive Workshop [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapist-scaling-intensive] - a half-day, hands-on virtual workshop for therapists who want to scale beyond private pay therapy sessions. Use code HHWPOD100 as a podcast listener to get $100 off at checkout. Apply here [https://amandakbcoaching.com/mastermind] for the next round of the Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Mastermind - a 6-month hybrid, high-level mastermind with high-touch 1:1 coaching for therapists who are ready to stop relying on trading hours for dollars (even premium ones) and scale beyond the therapy room. Resources & Links: * Therapy Intensives Academy [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapy-intensives-academy] - use code HHWPOD250 as a podcast listener to get $250 off at checkout. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Love the show? Leave a review for a chance to win a free coaching session with me each month. Apple Podcasts only allows one official review, so if you want extra entries, use the form below. Comments on Spotify episodes also count as entries! → Submit extra reviews here [https://link.crmdonebetter.com/widget/form/Zaz8TdXKkHgaPcqS4RZS] Just a quick heads up, everything I share in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It's not legal advice, financial advice, or tax advice. Every practice and every state has its own rules. So if you're wondering how something applies to your situation, make sure to check in with an attorney, accountant, or another qualified professional who can give you guidance based on your specific circumstances.

4 jul 202627 min
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HHW Therapists 41 - The Real Reason Your Launches Work (Or Don't)

In this episode, Amanda Buduris discusses the importance of nurturing content over conversion content in the context of successful launches for therapists and entrepreneurs. She emphasizes that a successful launch is built long before the cart opens, primarily through long-form content that fosters relationships and trust with potential clients. Amanda explains the difference between nurture and conversion content, highlighting how both are essential for effective marketing strategies. She shares personal experiences and practical takeaways for therapists looking to enhance their marketing efforts and build meaningful connections with their audience. Connect with Amanda: * Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching * Check out the Amanda KB Coaching [https://amandakbcoaching.com/] website Register for the Therapist Scaling Intensive Workshop [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapist-scaling-intensive] - a half-day, hands-on virtual workshop for therapists who want to scale beyond private pay therapy sessions. Use code HHWPOD100 as a podcast listener to get $100 off at checkout. Apply here [https://amandakbcoaching.com/mastermind] for the next round of the Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Mastermind - a 6-month hybrid, high-level mastermind with high-touch 1:1 coaching for therapists who are ready to stop relying on trading hours for dollars (even premium ones) and scale beyond the therapy room. Resources & Links: * This episode is sponsored by: * Alma - learn more here [https://helloalma.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=privatepractice&utm_content=amandabuduris] * Jane [https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/hhwpod] - use code: AMANDA2MO for a 2-month grace period * Therapy Intensives Academy [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapy-intensives-academy] - use code HHWPOD250 as a podcast listener to get $250 off at checkout. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Love the show? Leave a review for a chance to win a free coaching session with me each month. Apple Podcasts only allows one official review, so if you want extra entries, use the form below. Comments on Spotify episodes also count as entries! → Submit extra reviews here [https://link.crmdonebetter.com/widget/form/Zaz8TdXKkHgaPcqS4RZS] Just a quick heads up, everything I share in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It's not legal advice, financial advice, or tax advice. Every practice and every state has its own rules. So if you're wondering how something applies to your situation, make sure to check in with an attorney, accountant, or another qualified professional who can give you guidance based on your specific circumstances.

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HHW Therapists 40 - Should Therapists Add Coaching?

Amanda gets into one of the most common questions she hears from therapists: should you add coaching to your practice? This isn't a vague "it depends" answer. She walks through the real pros and cons, what therapists consistently get wrong when making this decision, and the four questions you need to answer before you build anything. The pros are genuine: more creative freedom, higher income ceiling, and the ability to use more of what you already know. But the cons are just as real. Protecting your license, unpredictable ROI, client expectations, and the reality of building a second business from scratch all deserve serious thought. If you've been on the fence about adding coaching, this is the honest conversation you actually needed. Connect with Amanda: * Follow on Instagram: @amandakbcoaching * Check out the Amanda KB Coaching [https://amandakbcoaching.com/] website Register for the Therapist Scaling Intensive Workshop [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapist-scaling-intensive] - a half-day, hands-on virtual workshop for therapists who want to scale beyond private pay therapy sessions. Use code HHWPOD100 as a podcast listener to get $100 off at checkout. Apply here [https://amandakbcoaching.com/mastermind] for the next round of the Happy, Healthy, & Wealthy Mastermind - a 6-month hybrid, high-level mastermind with high-touch 1:1 coaching for therapists who are ready to stop relying on trading hours for dollars (even premium ones) and scale beyond the therapy room. Resources & Links: * Therapy Intensives Academy [https://amandakbcoaching.com/therapy-intensives-academy] - use code HHWPOD250 as a podcast listener to get $250 off at checkout. Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Love the show? Leave a review for a chance to win a free coaching session with me each month. Apple Podcasts only allows one official review, so if you want extra entries, use the form below. Comments on Spotify episodes also count as entries! → Submit extra reviews here [https://link.crmdonebetter.com/widget/form/Zaz8TdXKkHgaPcqS4RZS] Just a quick heads up, everything I share in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It's not legal advice, financial advice, or tax advice. Every practice and every state has its own rules. So if you're wondering how something applies to your situation, make sure to check in with an attorney, accountant, or another qualified professional who can give you guidance based on your specific circumstances.

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