Hey friends, today’s episode is one of the most personal I’ve ever recorded.

I’m pulling back the curtain on my past year—the wins, the challenges, and the moments I honestly wondered if I was still called to this work. If you’ve ever felt discouraged in your practice, if you’ve questioned your leadership, or if you’ve wondered how God could possibly use the hard stuff you’re walking through… this one’s for you. I’m sharing the real story of how He’s been refining me as a leader, what I’ve learned through mistakes, and the practical steps that will help you rise back up when the weight of practice ownership feels heavy.

So grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get honest about discouragement—and the God who meets us in it.

07:08 Back-to-Back Employee Challenges
09:25 Learning to Trust Your Leadership Team
11:05 Step 1: Remember the Past
13:58 Step 2: Be Honest with Yourself
15:59 Step 3: Be Okay With Mistakes
17:43 Step 4: Develop a Leadership Team
20:37 Step 5: Find a Consultant or Community
22:35 Final Encouragement for the Discouraged

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Hey friends—let’s talk about something we all wrestle with but don’t always feel great about: money. 😬

Whether it’s setting fees, managing income, or wondering if we’re allowed to actually be financially secure while doing this sacred work—we’ve all been there.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Diane Webber, a licensed therapist and money skills coach, to have a real-deal conversation about what it means to let your money serve you. We’re talking values, mindset shifts, and how to create a private practice that not only supports your clients—but also supports your life and your family.

If you’ve ever felt guilt around making money… or stressed every time you look at your bank account… or like you’re stuck in hustle mode just trying to stay afloat—this one’s for you.

Trust me, you’re going to walk away with freedom, clarity, and maybe even permission to breathe a little easier.

10:30 When Work-Life Balance Becomes Non-Negotiable
14:15 From Salary Shame to Money Conversations
18:50 What Matters Most: Time or Money?
22:40 Teaching Kids Financial Literacy with Grace
27:00 Is Money Running You—or Are You Running It?
30:40 Clarifying Your “Enough” and Finding Contentment

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If you think HIPAA compliance is boring… think again.

Hey friends, Whitney here! 🙋‍♀️ I know, I know—just hearing the word HIPAA might make your eyes glaze over. But trust me, this is the episode you didn’t know you desperately needed.

Whether you're running a solo practice or leading a growing group, staying compliant isn’t optional—and the risks of getting it wrong are bigger than you might think.

That’s why I brought in Dr. Tiana Kelly, a rockstar compliance consultant and practicing therapist, to break down the five most common HIPAA mistakes she sees in private practices (yes, even the well-meaning ones). We’re talking accidental breaches, boundary blunders, billing issues, and those little things you “didn’t know you didn’t know”—all the stuff that could put your practice at risk.

The best part? Tiana shares super practical, doable steps you can take today to clean up your systems, tighten your documentation, and train your team without the overwhelm.

So pour a cup of coffee, grab your notebook, and let’s make sure your practice is protected and thriving. 🎧

09:00 Mistake #1: Accidental HIPAA Breaches
13:13 Mistake #2: Boundary Violations (Especially Via Text)
17:09 Mistake #3: Untimely Documentation
21:43 Mistake #4: Billing Before the Note Is Written
24:48 Mistake #5: “You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know”
27:48 Are Your Systems Really HIPAA Compliant?

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Therapists love how it makes routine outcome measures seamless—with auto-scheduling, autoscoring, and automatic charting.

With all that, it’s no surprise MBP was named Best Overall EHR in Mental Health for 2025 for the second year in a row and the first EHR ever awarded 5/5 stars by Choosing Therapy.

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