Is getting your mental health license in the US actually harder than immigrating here? For me, the answer was yes.

In this episode of the Heart and Profit Podcast, I share my raw, unfiltered origin story—from working as a Clinical Psychologist in Russia to navigating the bureaucratic nightmare of the US licensing system. I reveal why I walked away from the traditional "private practice" path, pivoted into Software Engineering, and eventually built a mentorship business that allows me to help more people without the red tape.

If you are an established therapist or coach feeling trapped by the "time-for-money" model, this video explains exactly how to realign your identity and build a business that serves YOU.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 The "American Dream" Myth

00:40 Clinical Psychologist: Russia vs. The US

02:20 Starting Over from Scratch (The Reality)

05:48 Why Licensing Was Harder Than Immigration

11:25 The Pivot: Therapist ➡️ Engineer ➡️ Mentor

14:51 The "Heart & Profit" Model for Therapists

17:57 How to Escape the "Time-for-Money" Trap

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Every new strategy will slow your business down by about 20%. That's not a reason to avoid it — but it is a reason to stop reaching for strategy when what you actually need is clarity.

In this episode, I break down why hiring another coach, buying another playbook, or adding another funnel often makes things worse — not better. When you're operating from fear, reactivity, or control, strategy becomes a coping mechanism, not a growth lever. And I've watched it happen in rooms where people paid $30,000 and still couldn't execute.

You'll learn:

• Why strategy doesn't work until you do — until your true self is in the driver's seat
• How we use new strategies to regulate our nervous system instead of solve real problems
• What it actually looks like to approach a challenge from clarity, curiosity, and calm
• Why your current challenge IS your strategy — if you know how to see it

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If I can't have joy in my business, I don't want it. And yet — I wasn't supported the way I needed to be when navigating big pivots, big decisions, and big life transitions. I had strategy. I had two great coaches. What I didn't have was support to unblock myself.

In this episode, I share the personal journey that led me to completely redesign my container. Why I stopped leading with strategy. Why I now start with unblocking your true self through Internal Family Systems and hypnotherapy. And why suffering in business is optional — even when pain is not.

You'll learn:

• Why strategy without self-energy creates more chaos, not less
• How I use IFS, hypnotherapy, and ego states therapy to unblock execution
• What my 6-month container actually includes — and who it's for
• Why livestreaming is the most authentic channel left in the age of AI

Apply for Clarity 6-month private container for founders ready to lead from self $4,500 — Klarna available https://cztr6g073tp.typeform.com/to/LC6cTsgQ

Connect with Eugene

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-berezin/

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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Eugene.Berezin