Therapists Rising Podcast
Therapists Rising Podcast
Dr. Hayley Kelly
Welcome to the Therapists Rising Podcast, where we share real, raw, and behind-the-scenes stories and lessons from Therapists who are thinking outside the traditional clinical box and choosing to do things differently in their careers. I’m your host, Dr. Hayley Kelly, and I myself have made the journey from a very experienced, but burnt out and unhappy, Clinical Therapist - to a successful entrepreneur who runs a business she loves, is thriving financially, and working and living life on her own terms. Join me, and be inspired, as I speak with other Therapists who too are broadening their horizons, and experiencing more abundance, joy, and fulfilment than ever before. Together we will laugh, soak up priceless wisdom and take actionable steps, to help you transition from clinical practice to non-clinical offerings, and diversify and amplify your income - all while honouring your wellbeing and having a work-life balance. If you’re ready to be inspired and take action on your dreams, then you’re in the right place, friend. This is the Therapists Rising Podcast.
AI Just Killed the Course Industry (And Why Therapists Should Celebrate)
The digital course world just got turned upside down. While course creators panic about AI making their businesses obsolete, therapists have a massive opportunity—if they act fast. The AI education market is exploding from $5.88 billion to $32 billion by 2030. Course creation now takes hours instead of months. Your future students already expect AI-powered, personalized learning experiences. What if I told you that while everyone else scrambles to compete with AI, you already have the one thi...
Jul 30, 2025
34 min
Why Your Waitlist Isn't Success: A Conversation That Broke Me Open
You've built your dream practice. You're booked solid. People are telling you "You've made it!" because you have 52 people on your waitlist. But instead of feeling successful, you're drowning. You wake up at 3am thinking about all the people you can't help. You feel guilty every time you take a day off. You're starting to realize that your "success" feels suspiciously like moral injury. Maybe you think a full practice means you're doing everything right. Maybe you've been told that waitlists ...
Jul 28, 2025
18 min
Growing Alongside Your Dreams: How Motherhood Expands (Not Limits) Your Ambition with Lily Jimenez
You've built the business. Maybe you've launched your first program. People are buying. Results are happening. But instead of feeling liberated, you're staring at your toddler's naptime thinking: "I have exactly 90 minutes to move the needle on my empire... no pressure." Maybe you think successful entrepreneurship means choosing between being a present mom or a powerful business owner. Maybe you've tried the "hustle harder" approach, felt like you were failing at everything, and wondered if a...
Jul 23, 2025
45 min
When the Plan Changes: A Real‑Time Lesson in Adaptability
You’ve created your goals for the year, you have everything planned out. You know when all of your items need to be completed. But you don't seem to be making any progress. You cannot reach these goals. Life throws up unexpected items to derail your plan. What if you were given permission to adapt, to adjust your plan? This afternoon, our well‑crafted episode plan took a rain check—because life and capacity have their own ideas sometimes. Today, I (Rob Kelly) am stepping in behind the m...
Jul 21, 2025
8 min
LinkedIn for Therapists: How to Build Your Professional Presence in Just 15 Minutes a Day with Brenda Meller
You've been avoiding it, haven't you? That little blue LinkedIn notification sitting in your email inbox, taunting you with connection requests you never respond to. Maybe you think LinkedIn is just for corporate salespeople in suits, not compassionate healers like you. Maybe you've tried posting once or twice, felt like a fraud trying to "market yourself," and promptly retreated back to the safety of your private practice bubble. What if I told you that avoiding LinkedIn isn't protecting you...
Jul 16, 2025
57 min
Future-Proof Your Practice: 3 Shifts Therapists Can't Afford to Ignore
You've felt it, haven't you? That creeping realization that the therapy world you trained for is disappearing faster than you can adapt. Maybe you've watched TikTok "healers" with zero qualifications book out $2000 programs while you're drowning in twelve-month waitlists and Medicare paperwork. Maybe you've seen colleagues burn out, leave the profession, or settle for jobs that barely pay the bills—despite having skills that could transform lives at scale. What if I told you that staying in y...
Jul 14, 2025
15 min
I Got Banned from LinkedIn.... Twice: What Happens When Therapists Speak Up
You've been feeling it too, haven't you? That sense that something is deeply wrong with our mental health system. Maybe you've drafted posts about impossible caseloads or regulations that harm more than they help. But every time you go to hit publish, you stop. What if this gets back to my employer? What if speaking up puts everything at risk? Two weeks ago, I stopped asking "what if" and found out exactly what happens when a therapist refuses to stay quiet. I got banned from LinkedIn. Twice....
Jul 9, 2025
22 min
How to Stay Visible (Even When You're Terrified of Being Reported)
You've created an incredible program. You have valuable insights to share. You know your work could help so many people. But every time you go to hit 'publish' on that post about your offer, you freeze. What if someone reports me? What if I say the wrong thing? What if this puts my registration at risk? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Almost every therapist I work with struggles with visibility fear — especially when they're moving beyond traditional therapy into coaching, online p...
Jul 7, 2025
15 min
The Science and Ethics of Psychedelic Therapy: What Every Therapist Needs to Know, with Dori Lewis
A 19-year-old client sits on his couch staring at a wall for 8 hours a day. He's been in therapy for two years. He's planned his suicide for his 20th birthday. Traditional therapy isn't working. Three ketamine sessions later, he's dating someone, has a job, and is learning to snowboard. This isn't a miracle story. It's Tuesday for Dori Lewis. In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Dori Lewis — licensed professional counselor, clinical supervisor, and co-founder of Elemental Psyched...
Jul 2, 2025
1 hr 12 min
How to Create Low-Cost Mini Offers That Turn Strangers Into High-Ticket Clients
You've launched your signature program. You know it works. But there's a massive gap between people saying "I'm interested" and actually pulling out their credit card for $2,000. What if there's a way to bridge that gap—not by discounting your course—but by creating "quick win offers" that actually make people MORE likely to buy your signature program? Welcome back to Tuesday Tiny Wins—where we get straight to the point with one tool you can implement TODAY. In this episode, we discuss: The ...
Jun 30, 2025
24 min
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