Thinking of transitioning from therapist to coach—but feeling torn?
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Miranda Bayard-Clark—licensed couples therapist turned coach—who shares her deeply honest journey of moving from clinical work into the world of coaching. After 13 years in private practice, burnout and a desire for more freedom led her to reimagine her career and step fully into her mission: helping couples stay connected during the massive identity shift that happens when they become parents.
If you’re a therapist wondering if coaching could give you more creativity, flexibility, and fulfillment—this episode is a must-listen.
We cover:
- Why Miranda left the therapy chair (and what she had to unlearn to do it)
- The internal conflict of being a therapist who’s drawn to coaching
- Navigating visibility, marketing, and showing up authentically
- Creating her signature offer: The Baby Ready Blueprint
- How coaching let her integrate other passions (nutrition, self-disclosure, retreats)
- The surprising mindset block she uncovered: “I’m not one of the lucky ones”
- Tips for therapists who are ready to pivot—but afraid to lose their professional identity
Plus: we talk resentment, mom guilt, emotional labor, and why more therapists are being called to coaching than ever before.
Miranda Bayard-Clark is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 13 years of experience in private practice. She has recently expanded her work into relationship coaching, where she brings her passion for preventative relationship care to the forefront. Miranda is a certified Gottman Bringing Baby Home Educator, a Gottman 7 Principles Educator, and is Level 2 trained in Gottman Couples Therapy.
She specializes in helping new and expectant parents prepare their relationship for the transition into parenthood, offering guidance and tools to strengthen connection during this major life change. She also provides premarital counseling and individualized coaching for couples looking to build resilient, thriving partnerships.
Miranda co-hosts the Love After Lullabies podcast with her husband, where they share insights and stories to support couples navigating life after kids. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Miranda married her high school sweetheart, and they are raising two beautiful daughters along with their beloved black lab.
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🎧 Miranda’s podcast: Love After Lullabies
📱 Instagram: @loveafterlullabies
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