Align with The Massage Business Mama

Sometimes when we cannot work it is expected, like pregnancies or a planned surgery. Other times it hits you out of the blue. Either situation is hard as a therapist who only gets paid if they work!

But, with a little preparation, you can turn a potentially disastrous situation into a nice reprieve from an ordinarily chaotic schedule.

Tune it to hear our top tips for when life gets the best of you.

In today's episode, we delve into a crucial topic that affects every massage therapist's professional journey: safety. Join us as we explore the essence of our upcoming workshop, "Empowered Practitioner — A Safety Workshop for Massage Therapists." Discover how this workshop can transform your practice and empower you as a massage therapist.

Our workshop will be hosted on 12/8/23 at 9:00 am MDT and replays will be available!

Episode 051: The Neuroscience of Stress with Charlotte Roden

In this episode, we're delving deep into the fascinating world of stress and how understanding the neuroscience behind it can empower us to manage it effectively. We're joined by Charlotte Roden, an expert in stress management with a background in finance, neuroscience, psychology, and naturopathic health. Charlotte's mission is to help people proactively manage stress, enabling them to thrive amidst life's demands.

Guest Introduction:

About Embrace Stress:

Talking Points:

Join us in this insightful conversation as we unlock the secrets of managing stress through neuroscience and practical strategies. This episode is packed with valuable insights to help you navigate life's challenges with confidence.

Connect with Charlotte Roden:

Thank you for joining us in this episode! Don't forget to subscribe, and if you found this episode helpful, please share it with others. Stay tuned for more empowering discussions. Until next time, embrace stress and thrive!

Get ready to amplify your online presence and connect with your dream clients! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Stacey Hagen, a marketing and visibility coach, share her wisdom on navigating the world of social media with authenticity and purpose.

Stacey dives deep into the art of showing up confidently, crafting engaging content, and attracting the right audience. Discover how to honor your strengths, share compelling personal stories, and create a magnetic online persona that resonates with those you're meant to serve.

If you've ever felt the challenges of social media overwhelm or struggled to strike the right balance between marketing and passion, Stacey's insights are a game-changer.

Tune in to gain actionable strategies that will empower you to shine on social media and make a lasting impact.

In this episode of "Align with The Massage Business Mama," we are joined by Christine Boye to discuss diversifying by becoming a "soul care coach" – yes, you heard me correctly, that's soul care, not self-care.

Alongside her soul care work, Christine Boye is also a doula, cancer survivor, and podcast host. We explore the world of soul care, a realm that will transcend self-care and open up new avenues of revenue.

We discuss how to pursue true sustainability with less hustle and more impact. Using Christine's 3 pillar soul care work.

1) Breath

2) Mindfulness

3) Movement

We hope this episode will shatter the conventional limits we impose on ourselves and help you discover innovative ways to bring in revenue, and create multiple streams of financial abundance in your life as an entrepreneur.

This episode of "Align with The Massage Business Mama" is a nugget. A gentle reminder of what we all already know! That it is important and even cool to take care of your mental health!

We aim to break the stigma around mental health and encourage open conversations about our emotional well-being. 

It's easy to neglect our mental health in today's fast-paced world! We get caught up in the cycle of trying to care for our clients, our families, and our friends, and all of a sudden, we are neglecting ourselves. 

This episode addresses something especially crucial: taking care of your mental health is cool. We live in a time when self-care is gaining recognition and acceptance. Taking care of your mental health is a powerful act of self-love and empowerment. It shows that you value yourself enough to prioritize your well-being. It's cool to be proactive about your mental health. To invest in activities that bring you joy. To seek support when needed. And to break free from the outdated notion that mental health concerns should be kept silent.

Taking care of your mental health is not only cool, it's also a sign of strength and resilience.

In a world that often focuses on external achievements, how can we encourage others to embrace this mindset?

It starts with being role models ourselves. By openly discussing our mental health journeys, sharing our self-care practices, and highlighting the positive impact they have on our lives. In doing so, we can inspire others to follow suit. We can challenge outdated norms and create a culture where mental health is not only prioritized but celebrated.

We can empower individuals to embrace self-care and seek support without fear of judgment. Don't complicate self-care! It can be as simple as starting a gratitude journal, practicing meditation or mindfulness, engaging in regular physical exercise, or pursuing creative outlets that bring joy. Encouraging open conversations about mental health with friends, family, and colleagues can also normalize the topic and create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable seeking help.

Above all, remember that you deserve to be mentally healthy and happy. Embrace self-care, seek support when needed, and never hesitate to prioritize your well-being. Taking care of your mental health is not only cool but an act of self-love that will positively impact every area of your life.

Note: This podcast episode is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. If you or someone you know is in need of immediate help, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional.

On this episode of "Align with The Massage Business Mama," we are joined by Christine Walsh — a money mindset strategist, mentor, and speaker who has used her 25+ years of experience in finance and accounting to help visionary businesswomen master their inner money game. Founded in personal growth and practical strategies, Christine brings clients her cutting-edge money wisdom, forward-thinking entrepreneurial mindset, and Wall Street investment experience together so they can breakthrough their money ceiling, reduce financial fear, and increase their income without compromising their lifestyle or busting their a$$ to get there.

Some believe that therapists should never discount. But here at Align with The Massage Business Mama, we believe there are times when it is appropriate! NOT all the time, but certainly at times. And today, we get into our top 4 times when we think it is appropriate to discount your services.

While it may seem funny that we have the power to "fire" our clients, the truth is that if clients aren't honoring the boundaries, policies, and procedures we have set up in our practice, we have every right to put them on the chopping block. And while it might seem scary at first, the idea of conflict and loss of income, sometimes moving forward in this manner is the best approach.

When you start to cut out clients who abuse your time and energy, you make room for those who respect and appreciate all you have to offer. You make room for increased growth and abundance. Your time and energy are no longer drained from negative interactions.

Listen on for our 6 tips for firing a client.

Us massage therapists are not notoriously known for our financial savvy. Having a scarcity mindset or "Starving Healer Syndrome" unfortunately describes an awful lot of us in the healing professions! We operate from the belief (often unconscious) that we don't deserve to become wealthy or even financially comfortable from the work we perform.

But Therapists, that's a lie! We deserve all that and more!

A few months back, inside my membership, we were focused on retirement—a topic I often see neglected by Massage Therapists. In fact, in an informal quiz I conducted on Instagram, 65% of you said that you hadn't started planning for retirement yet.

You might be saying, "Contribute towards retirement? Are you kidding me? There is nothing left over at the end of the month."

And I get it. It's really hard to budget when you don't know how much is coming in. Especially in the beginning stages when income and expenses are unknown. And it's not like we have anyone contributing to a 401k on our behalf...

But Therapists, there is a better way. I want to see you thrive and succeed NOT only during your career but also into your retirement!!! Which is why I invited financial literacy coach Sheri Rozeski to come chat with my membership group. This podcast episode is pieces of that conversation. Sheri has been a 1:1 financial coach for over 11 years and is passionate about helping people create positive relationships with their money.

Getting on track for retirement can and should be a priority! Listen on as we discuss how to kick scarcity mindset to the curb and create abundance. We HAVE resources within our control as self-employed entrepreneurs to change our destiny!

-----

Listen and Learn:

And, if you choose to tackle your money, what you give up: