This episode is about the real calendar shifts I’m compounding on in 2026 so my work feels steadier… without asking more of me.

After years of running a private practice, both my businesses and mentoring therapists, I’ve learned this: Time isn’t actually the problem. A calendar that isn’t built for your reality is.

In this episode, I share the 10 practical ways I’ve redesigned my calendar so it supports my energy, focus and leadership — instead of me constantly reacting to it.

This episode is for you if: – Your calendar is full but still feels heavy – You’re tired of chasing time – You want your work to feel more intentional and sustainable

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In this episode, I’m sharing three lessons I’m carrying forward after a big, full year — both in business and in life.

This is an honest reflection on what happens when demand stays high, capacity changes, and the way you’ve always worked quietly stops being supportive. As therapists, we’re skilled at clinical reflection — but when you’re running a practice or leading a business, self-reflection becomes just as important.

I talk through what shifted for me when I stopped trying to push through and instead got really honest about my capacity — even when that honesty was uncomfortable.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why doing more didn’t lead to more progress, and how over-functioning showed up for me
• How task switching and constant communication drained energy without moving things forward
• The link between nervous system load and self-trust — and why decisions slowed when I was stretched
• Why knowing your capacity isn’t enough, and how I had to start designing my work around reality
• How this applies when you can’t reduce demand, but still need sustainability

This episode is for you if you’re coming into the year feeling tired, stretched, or quietly heavy — and want your work to feel steadier, more intentional, and more supportive.

If this resonates, I’d love to hear what you’re carrying into the year ahead. You can find me on Instagram at @miapoko

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Big love — I’ll see you next week.

2026 is here - and this year, I’m entering differently.

In this first episode of The Freedom Therapist Podcast for 2026, I’m sharing what I’m consciously calling in as an occupational therapist, business owner, and human who wants to be more present - in my work, my life, and the way I lead.

2025 was a challenging year for me in many ways, and while there was also deep pride, meaningful work, and beautiful community, it taught me a lot about capacity, energy and what happens when your nervous system is carrying a little too much.

This episode isn’t about goals or productivity hacks. It’s about how I want to feel in my body as I move through 2026 - and what that means for the way I work.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why nervous system regulation is foundational to how I run my business
• What “protecting my energy” actually looks like in real life
• Creating space between meetings and emotional exchanges
• Why clarity of vision matters — especially after a hard year
• Filtering noise in an increasingly loud online space
• Trusting intuition without confusing it with pressure or “shoulds”
• The systems I’m using to be more present with my time and attention
• My word for 2026 — and what is leading everything this year

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and consider how you want to enter this year — not just strategically, but somatically.

If you’re a therapist, practice owner, or service-based business owner who feels the pull to slow the pace, protect your energy, and lead more intentionally in 2026, this conversation is for you.

Resources mentioned:

• The Opal app https://www.opal.so/ (for intentional screen time and boundaries)

• Nathalie - @aimbynathalie — psychic medium session referenced in the episode

If this episode resonates, I’d love to hear your word for the year. You can send me a DM on Instagram @miapoko or the inbox is always open too! Hello@thefreedomtherapist.com.au

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