Are you tired of the “time for dollars” trap—where every vacation, sick day, or even slow week hits your bottom line?

In this episode, James Marland gets real about the burnout that comes from trading hours for income and why the solution isn’t just slapping together an online course. He dives into what it really takes to build something scalable and sustainable—without losing yourself or your sanity in the process. Whether you’ve toyed with the idea of creating a course or you’re just craving more freedom in your practice, this conversation is a must-listen. It's honest, encouraging, and packed with insights that’ll challenge the way you think about growth, impact, and showing up as your true self.

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Meet James Marland

James Marland is the founder of Course Creation Studio, where he helps mission-driven therapists and coaches turn their knowledge into impactful online courses. After a life-changing job loss, James leaned into his faith and found a new calling—helping others step into their purpose and expand their reach through education. His work focuses on guiding clients from idea to launch using a simple, proven framework: Develop, Deploy, Deepen.

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What happens to our clients when we’re suddenly not there to care for them? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Dr. Robyn Miller dives into the difficult but essential topic most therapists avoid: what happens when a therapist dies or becomes incapacitated. With compassion, clarity, and deep professional insight, Dr. Miller reveals the ethical, legal, and emotional chaos that can follow when we don’t have a solid closure plan in place—and how TheraClosure offers a dignified, comprehensive solution. If you’re a mental health professional who’s ever told yourself, “I’ll figure that out later,” this conversation is your wake-up call. It’s not morbid. It’s responsible. And it might be the most important step you take to protect your clients, your legacy, and your loved ones.

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Meet Dr. ​​Robyn Miller

Robyn Miller, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist practicing in Maryland since 2002, and she is the founder of TheraClosure, LLC, the first psychotherapist professional executor service.

Dr. Miller trained at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center/Harvard Medical School and at the Harvard University Counseling Center. She earned a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester and a B.A. from Tufts University.

Her psychotherapy interests include menopause transitions, eating and mood disorders, and trauma. Dr. Miller writes and trains clinicians on professional wills and the role of the practice executor.

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If you’ve ever poured your heart into writing a blog post only to hear crickets, this episode of the Practice of Therapy Podcast is for you. Natalie Moore breaks down exactly why keyword research is the non-negotiable first step to getting found online—and she does it with a dartboard metaphor you won’t forget. From picking the right phrases (think “EMDR therapist LA” instead of “trauma therapist California”) to building backlinks that actually move the needle, Natalie shares the exact strategies therapists need to compete online—without trying to beat Psychology Today at their own game. Tune in to learn how to create content Google wants to rank.

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Meet Natalie Moore

Natalie is a licensed therapist, speaker, and consultant based in Los Angeles, CA, with over a decade of clinical experience. She runs a successful private practice called Space for Growth Therapy and Coaching, where she sees therapy clients and consults therapists in building their own practices. Natalie has spoken at conferences such as South by Southwest and The Yoga Expo on topics including mental health and holistic wellness. She is regularly featured in Huffington Post and other major media outlets for her expertise on people-pleasing, psychology, and relationships.

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