The Traveling Therapist Podcast

138. Build Retreats; Travel The World with Megan Smith Gunnel


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In this episode Megan shares her journey as a Traveling Therapist. She discusses her adventures working as a therapist abroad as well as her creation of international retreats. She has navigated working all over the world and shares tips and strategies to help you accomplish this goal as well. 

 

Episode key points:

  • Navigating a Mobile Therapy Practice: Megan shares how she successfully works as a therapist while traveling, offering practical tips and strategies for others to do the same.

  • International Retreats: She discusses her journey in creating international wellness retreats in countries like Finland and Costa Rica, providing insights into how therapists can lead their own retreats.

  • Expanding Beyond 1:1 Therapy: Megan talks about scaling a therapy practice beyond traditional methods, introducing her membership program that teaches therapists to grow their practices through retreats and group offerings.

 

About Megan:

Founder & Director of the Thriving Well Institute, Psychotherapist, Writer, International Retreat Leader, Public Speaker and Coach working in Grosse Pointe, MI. A leading expert in wellness, self-care and mindfulness, her work helps clients transform, restore and reach their highest potential. A dynamic public speaker, she has presented and facilitated workshops and retreats globally in Finland and Costa Rica and nationwide most notably at the Bryant University Women’s Summit, Rhode Island, at Miraval Resort and Spa, Arizona, at Red Mountain Resort, Utah and for notable institutions such as M.D. Anderson and The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. With over 20 years experience in the healthcare and therapy industry, she has extensive clinical experience both inpatient and outpatient and a wealth of knowledge to support profound change and growth.

 

You can find Megan here: 

Thriving Therapists Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/819786088456375

 

Building International Retreats 

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

  • www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
  • www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
  • www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

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