In this episode of Scaling Therapy Practice, host James Marland engages with cultural anthropologist Bob Vetter to explore innovative pathways for therapists and healers to expand their practices beyond one-on-one sessions. Bob shares his rich background in cultural anthropology, Native American spiritual practices, and curanderismo from Mesoamerica, emphasizing the integration of healing methods into course offerings.

Bob discusses his journey from educational travel to offering online courses and workshops, focusing on the concept of the 'wounded healer' and the intersection of personal crises with healing capabilities. The episode illustrates opportunities for therapists to diversify their income and better serve their communities by leveraging group dynamic healing and online platforms.

Key highlights include Bob's community-building efforts through Temascal practices and his development of an integrative course model emphasizing collaboration and philanthropy. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their unique gifts and experiences as part of their healing journey.

Show Highlights

00:00 Introduction: Breaking Free from Traditional Therapy
00:46 Join the Course Creator Hub
01:24 Meet Bob Vetter: A Journey in Cultural Anthropology
02:19 Discovering Native American Healing Practices
05:34 From Anthropology to Healing: The Transition
07:32 Curanderismo: The Heart-to-Heart Healing
10:06 Building a Healing Community
13:36 COVID-19: A Turning Point
15:16 Developing Online Healing Courses
18:32 The Concept of 'Don' and Personal Healing
20:58 Challenges and Group Healing Dynamics
28:47 Future Plans and Hybrid Course Model
29:44 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
35:52 Closing Message: Embrace Your Journey

Join the Course Creator Hub: https://courses.coursecreationstudio.com/store

Check out Bob and his resources: www.bobvetter.com