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STP 115 | Burnout Is Not a Badge of Honor—And What to Do About It

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Burnout Is Not a Badge of Honor—And What to Do About It 

Scaling Therapy Practice Podcast – Episode 115

In this powerful episode, host James Marland explores the dangerous myth many therapists believe: that being “fully booked” equals success. He breaks down the hidden costs of tying your income to your calendar, and why burnout is not something to wear with pride. James introduces a better, more flexible model for therapists who want to protect their energy, income, and impact—without sacrificing their well-being. “You became a therapist to help people, not to run yourself into the ground.”

Key Takeaways

  • Being fully booked ≠ freedom: A full calendar can actually limit your time, creativity, and peace.
  • Therapy time has no shelf life: If a session goes unused, that time (and income) is lost forever.
  • The service model is broken: Trading time for money doesn't allow for flexibility or scalability.
  • Burnout is not noble: High stress, long hours, and exhaustion are not a badge of honor—they're a sign to reassess.
  • You can package your expertise: Online courses, recorded workshops, and coaching offers let you help more people without burning out.
  • Start small, but start now: You don’t need a big course or a huge audience to begin. Just take the next small step.

    • Show Highlights

    • [00:00:06] – Your Schedule Becomes Your Ceiling
    • [00:01:26] – Burnout Isn’t Noble—It’s a Red Flag
    • [00:03:20] – New Series: Build What’s Next Without Burning Out
    • [00:04:28] – Real Talk: Therapists Are Tired and Maxed Out
    • [00:05:28] – The Full Schedule Myth (And Why It’s Dangerous)
    • [00:06:13] – A Real Case Study: Maxed Out and Missing the Moment
    • [00:07:35] – Feast, Famine, and Financial Anxiety
    • [00:08:49] – Is It the Schedule... or the Model?
    • [00:09:17] – Why Time-for-Dollars Is a Broken System
    • [00:10:09] – The Spinach Analogy: Your Time is Perishable
    • [00:11:00] – Pressure and Trade-offs: What This Model Steals from You
    • [00:11:57] – Courses, Cohorts, and Recorded Workshops: The Shelf-Life Solution
    • [00:12:29] – The $97 Product That Works While You Rest
    • [00:13:24] – When Do You Find Time to Build? Here’s the Truth
    • [00:13:48] – The Netflix and Bitcoin Regret: Stop Waiting for Perfect
    • [00:15:21] – Build Something, Anything—Start Before You’re “Ready”
    • [00:16:00] – Small Steps Lead to Big Shifts (STEP Program Intro)
    • [00:17:11] – Burnout Is a Signal—Time to Build Something That Works for You
    • [00:17:37] – Free Resource: 15 Ways to Package Your Experience
    • [00:18:27] – Final Word: You’re Made for More Than Burnout

      • Resources

      • 🔗 Scaling Therapy Empowerment Program (STEP Group) – Learn how small steps lead to big changes. https://courses.coursecreationstudio.com/stepgroup
      • 🔗 15 Ways to Package Your Experience into a Coaching Product (Free Guide) https://courses.coursecreationstudio.com/store
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