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In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor, we explore the often unseen force that can quietly shape both clinical work and business growth: internal resistance. Our guest, Kam Knight, shares how fear, self-doubt, perfectionism, and avoidance can show up for therapists in ways that impact decision-making, confidence, creativity, and sustainability. Together, we discuss how clinicians can begin recognizing these patterns with greater awareness and compassion, while also learning practical ways to move through them without burning themselves out. This conversation offers a grounded and honest look at what it means to shift from feeling stuck to building a more aligned, sustainable practice and professional life.

What You'll Learn:

• How internal resistance can show up in both clinical work and private practice growth.
• The connection between fear, perfectionism, avoidance, and professional stagnation.
• Why therapists often experience resistance during periods of growth, change, or visibility.
• Practical tools for recognizing and working through self-limiting patterns with greater awareness and compassion.

Bio:

Kam Knight is a coach, international speaker, and bestselling author of a dozen books in the area of mental, emotional, and physical performance. He is known for bringing fresh solutions and insights that are a rare departure from traditional ideas. Because of his fresh perspective, his books have become the gold standard for their respective topics, which have helped over 500,000 people. When he is not coaching or writing, he is traveling, having traveled to over 100 countries around the world.

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https://kamknight.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ikamknight/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikamknight/

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

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• Website: thejunipercenter.com
• Instagram: @thejunipercenter
• Facebook: The Juniper Center

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In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor, we take an honest look at burnout—how it develops, how it impacts clinicians, and what it truly takes to recover. Our guest, Carrie Severson, shares their personal journey through burnout and the pivotal moments that led to meaningful change. Together, we explore practical tools for resetting your nervous system, rebuilding sustainable routines, and cultivating resilience that lasts. This conversation offers both reflection and actionable insight for therapists who are ready to move beyond survival mode and reconnect with their work in a healthier, more grounded way.

What You'll Learn:

• How to recognize the early warning signs of burnout before it becomes overwhelming.
• What burnout can look like emotionally, physically, and professionally for clinicians.
• The key steps involved in resetting your nervous system and daily routines.
• Practical tools to help you rebuild energy, boundaries, and sustainable work habits.

Bio:

Carrie Severson—author of Unapologetically Enough and The Enoughness Method, a keynote speaker, and recovering from burnout. As someone who experienced burnout firsthand as a business leader and again as a family caregiver, Carrie helps professionals retrain their nervous systems, recover their energy, and rediscover joy at work and home as a keynote speaker and trainer. She’s the host of the podcast I Saved You, Now Do the Dishes and the author of Unapologetically Enough. Her written work has appeared in Huff Post, Redbook, and SheKnows.com. She’s been a burnout expert featured in the Miami Herald as well. When she isn’t on the road delivering keynotes on burnout recovery, she hangs out with her husband and their bloodhound, Huckleberry, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Connect with Carrie Severson:

http://www.carrieseverson.com/

https://www.facebook.com/carrieseverson.storyteller

https://www.instagram.com/authorcarrieseverson/

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

thejunipercenter.com

Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot:

• Website: thejunipercenter.com
• Instagram: @thejunipercenter
• Facebook: The Juniper Center

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In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor, we explore what it really takes to build a profitable practice without sacrificing your well-being or the health of your team. Our guest, Brie Chrisman, shares how practice owners can move away from hustle-driven growth and instead create systems that support both financial stability and clinician sustainability. We discuss the importance of thoughtful leadership, aligned business models, and intentional boundaries that protect against burnout. You’ll walk away with practical insights on how to grow your practice in a way that feels ethical, balanced, and truly supportive for everyone involved.

What You'll Learn:

• What “true profitability” looks like when it includes both financial health and clinician well-being.
• Why burnout often becomes the hidden cost of growth—and how to avoid it.
• How to structure your practice in a way that supports both you and your therapists.
• The role of leadership, boundaries, and culture in creating a sustainable work environment.

Bio:

Brie Chrisman is the founder and CEO of Boss Co, an operations management company that works 100% virtually. With over 15 years of experience in the project management and operations fields, Brie has taken a different approach to making an impact on businesses. She has revolutionized the way businesses operate by introducing the solution for overwhelm for CEOs. Her commitment to a human-first approach has led her to serve CEOs in the mental health field.

Connect with Brie Chrisman:

https://heybossco.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hey_bossco/

https://www.facebook.com/heybossco

Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice.

thejunipercenter.com

Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot:

• Website: thejunipercenter.com
• Instagram: @thejunipercenter
• Facebook: The Juniper Center