The Business of Caring Podcast

By Alyssa Snow Callahan

The Business of Caring Podcast is a vulnerable and honest space curated for dietitians, therapists, and other caring professionals and business owners in the weight inclusive space. This podcast will ... more

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How many episodes does The Business of Caring Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

The Business of Caring Podcast episodes:

July 14, 2025 28. Not Sure When to Start Your Private Practice? Listen to This First
Thinking about private practice but not sure if you’re ready? In this episode, Alyssa shares how to assess your readiness for launching a private practice - and it’s not just based on your clinical experience! We discuss the importance of knowing your requirements in practice, setting boundaries, and finding ongoing support through supervision, coaching, and your business community.
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Links:
Check out our FREE Counseling Tips
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Follow Alyssa on Instagram.

Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at [email protected].
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27min
July 07, 2025 27. Rethinking Scope, Self-Disclosure, and Authenticity with Vaughn Darst, RD
In this episode, Alyssa speaks with Vaughn Darst, a Registered Dietitian specializing in treating fat, neurodiverse, queer, transgender, and non-binary clients with eating disorders. Vaughn delves into his journey to become a dietitian and how his lived experience informs his practice. We explore the nuance of practicing within our scope and how to expand our scope through continuous learning, supervision, and collaboration. Vaughn emphasizes the value of strategic self-disclosure and maintaining therapeutic boundaries while providing gender-affirming care.
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Links:
Check out Vaughn’s Instagram and Website
Watch Vaughn’s TEDx Talk here
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Follow Alyssa on Instagram.

The River Model Article
A Clinician's Guide to Gender-Affirming Care
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50min
June 30, 2025 26. Discovery Calls: Say Less, Convert More
In this episode, Alyssa delves into the pros and cons of offering discovery calls in private practice. She shares tips for setting boundaries, converting calls into client sessions, and handling objections and rejections. She also discusses alternatives to discovery calls (or at least ways to minimize answering the same questions again and again).
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Links:
Check out our FREE Counseling Tips
Sign up for Gusto
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*May contain Affiliate Links*
Follow Alyssa on Instagram.
Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at [email protected].
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37min
June 23, 2025 25. What I’ve Learned from the Business Failures I Don’t Post About
In this episode, Alyssa explores the uncomfortable yet important lessons from rejection and failure as business owners. Drawing from her own experiences, she shares insights on how to see setbacks as opportunities for learning and continuously improving your decision-making skills in your business.
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Links:
Check out our FREE Counseling Tips
Sign up for Gusto
Sign up for Simple Practice
*May contain Affiliate Links*
Follow Alyssa on Instagram.
Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at [email protected].
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30min
June 16, 2025 24. How I Talk to Clients Who Want to Lose Weight as a Weight-Inclusive Provider
In this episode, Alyssa discusses the complex topic of working with clients who want to lose weight as a weight-inclusive eating disorder provider. We share tips on navigating these conversions up front to alleviate frustration for clinicians and clients. We also dive into the nuance of clients' goals for changing their body size, including the difference between weight loss and health-promoting behaviors, why we need to dig into clients’ intentions, and how to hold space for clients’ trauma caused by weight stigma.
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Links:
Check out Bri’s Instagram and website
Check out our FREE Counseling Tips
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*May contain Affiliate Links*
Follow Alyssa on Instagram.

Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at [email protected].
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32min
June 09, 2025 23. Creating Content to Educate and Connect with Your Ideal Client with Ilona Varo, LMFT
In this episode, Alyssa chats with Ilona Varo, an LA-based therapist whose work is based in mindfulness and somatic work for trauma healing. Ilona shares her career journey from the beauty and entertainment industry informed her choice to become a therapist specializing in women's health, body image, disordered eating, anxiety, and trauma. Ilona shares how she leverages her social media following to connect with and educate her audience and find her ideal clients.
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Links:
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Check out Ilona’s website
Check out our FREE Counseling Tips
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Follow Alyssa on Instagram.
Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at [email protected].
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44min
June 02, 2025 22. Mindset Shifts to Make You Money
In this episode, Alyssa gives you a money mindset peptalk! She explores why so many of us struggle with negative feelings around asking for and earning money. She gives advice on setting appropriate rates, combating scarcity mindset, and reflecting on your own beliefs about money to keep it from holding you back.
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Links:
Forbes: “Breaking The 1.9%: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Reach $1 M In Revenue”
Forbes: “More Wealth In Women’s Hands Means Better Business Outcomes”
Global Citizen: “10 Reasons Why Investing in Women and Girls is so Important”
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Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at [email protected].
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25min
May 26, 2025 21. Building a Practice While Life Happens with Kathleen Meehan, RD
In this episode, Alyssa is joined by Kathleen Meehan, MS, RD, who shares her journey working in hospitals and corporate wellness until building her virtual private practice as an anti-diet dietitian. She shares how she has navigated major life changes as a business owner, including a cross-country move and maternity leaves. She shares how she grew her Instagram following and is delving into the world of taking insurance.
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Links:
Follow Kathleen on Instagram
Check out Kathleen’s website
Check out our FREE Counseling Tips
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*May contain Affiliate Links*
Follow Alyssa on Instagram.

Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at [email protected].
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36min
May 19, 2025 20. How to Handle Imposter Syndrome Like a CEO
Struggling with feeling like you’re not doing enough? This one is for you! In this episode, Alyssa dives deep into imposter syndrome, sharing her personal experiences as both a dietitian and a business owner. She offers advice on managing imposter syndrome by embracing vulnerability and pushing through fear.
Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you!
Links:
Check out our FREE Counseling Tips
Sign up for Gusto
Sign up for Simple Practice
*May contain Affiliate Links*
Follow Alyssa on Instagram.
Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at [email protected].
...more
29min
May 12, 2025 19. How To Build a Private Practice after Working in ED Treatment with Devon Cole, MS, RD
In this episode, Devon Cole, MS, RD shares her journey from overcoming an eating disorder to working in eating disorder treatment, and then establishing her private practice. We discuss the nuances of transitioning out of working in higher levels of care to growing an outpatient private practice, including how to continue to grow your skill levels even when being in solo practice. We also share about creating a sustainable business and avoiding burnout through prioritizing boundaries and self-care.
Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you!
Links:
Follow Devon on Instagram
Check out Devon’s Website
Check out our FREE Counseling Tips
Sign up for Gusto
Sign up for Simple Practice
*May contain Affiliate Links*
Follow Alyssa on Instagram.

Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at [email protected].
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31min

FAQs about The Business of Caring Podcast:

How many episodes does The Business of Caring Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.