The Entrepreneurial Therapist Podcast

EP 203: How to Scale Your Practice When Life Sucks


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What do you do when life feels impossible… but your business still needs you?

In this episode, I'm getting honest about something most people never talk about publicly: how to scale your practice when life absolutely sucks. I'm sharing the real mindset shifts, identity work, and business decisions that have helped me keep going—even in seasons where motivation disappears, personal life feels chaotic, and showing up online feels inauthentic. If you've ever felt like you're putting on a mask just to keep your practice running, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.

Together, we'll explore how to use the hardest seasons as catalysts for building a more sustainable business, why intense rest is sometimes the most productive strategy, and the surprising reason you may actually be more likely to hit your goals right now—not less. This heart-to-heart is meant to help you feel seen, supported, and grounded in the truth that your dreams are still possible, even when life is messy.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

  • 4:55 - Why your hardest seasons can teach you how to structure a stronger business

  • 6:47 - A surprising mindset shift that makes hitting your goals more likely

  • 8:34 - How to reframe breakdowns, burnout, and life crises into fuel for growth

  • 10:56 - Using your story to help others (when the time is right)

  • 12:40 - The power of intense rest and why it feels so uncomfortable

  • 14:54 - The "delusional" mindset entrepreneurs need to scale through anything

  • 16:30 - Why community matters most when you're at your lowest

End of Year Planning Workshop is next week! For one powerful hour, I'm walking you through exactly how I plan my entire year as a multi-business owner and busy mama — and I'll guide you step-by-step through building your own plan, too. Don't miss this chance to start the new year with absolute clarity and direction.

Join here: https://danielle-s-school8.teachable.com/p/end-of-year-workshop

Resources Mentioned:

End of Year Planning Workshop: https://danielle-s-school8.teachable.com/p/end-of-year-workshop

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