When it comes to marriage and family counseling, one would think that the therapist loves to do what they're doing. Why else would they do it? It has to be a super fulfilling job in that you're doing all this great work with couples and helping them make breakthroughs critical to the relationship's survival.However, just like any other health related position, working with troubled patients can take its toll. It's so easy to take their problems home on top of the all the things that one has to cope with in their own life.And it's not just the health field - doing anything you love too intensely for a long time can lead to burnout.This is certainly the truth for this session's guest, Lisa Mustard.And, in fact, it's one of the reasons that she's started her podcast, The Therapy Show. In this chat, Veronica and I get the chance to learn how she's been able to package up her own life experiences in two hugely different arenas into what she's doing today. Not only that, but we also discuss the importance of self care regardless of our position.Enjoy!

SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:

After getting started in the sports marketing arena, how did Lisa end up as a therapist? 12:27How has she been able to repackage her skill set as a therapist to being a coach? 17:45Are there any similarities with her therapy patients vs those that she coaches? 22:36What sparked Lisa's interest in starting a podcast for therapists? 25:36When it comes to building a new business, does Lisa think we should build on the side of our day job or build a runway first? 33:55Why does it take burnout for us to realize how to be happy? 39:12How does she feel like her work is helping others not fall down the stress rabbit hole? 42:37What has Lisa excited for 2020? 48:58What are three of Lisa's favorite influential podcasts? 51:05Which three books are her favorite to gift or tell others about? 51:38Which message out there is a disservice to youth? 53:21What is something that would be found in a Creative Handbook for Entrepreneurs? 54:22What's Lisa's secret to achieving personal freedom? 54:24

ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Lisa Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinSession Sponsor: Uncover Your Personal MissionTour DuPontGoal Digger Podcast - Jenna KutcherPractice of the Practice - Joe SanokMaybe You Should Talk to Someone - Lori GottliebDesigning Your Life: How to Build a Well Lived Joyful Life - Bill Burnett and Dave EvansUntangled - Lisa Damour

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Better Communication in Romantic Relationships

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