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Selling the Couch
With 1.81 million+ downloads, Selling the Couch is an Apple Top Career podcast for current and future mental health private practitioners who think differently. Psychologist Melvin Varghese interviews successful therapists in private practice about how they built their businesses as well as top entrepreneurs, business/marketing, and social media experts.* You'll learn how therapists get referrals, grow their practices, work through fears, find their enough, and stop "trading time for income."…
Episodes
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Low Risk Ways To Host Your First Retreat with Megan Gunnell
Hosting a retreat sounds like a great idea, right? When you stop and think about all the logistical and financial details, that’s when many fears and questions…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: The Anxiety Of Finding A Private Practice Niche
About a month ago, I shared that I’ve decided to go into private practice, in addition to keeping STC running and growing. There are three main reasons for…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Using Brainspotting To Work With Athletes
Today’s session is all about brainspotting, a powerful and fascinating psychotherapy technique that I have personally found to be helpful. Specifically, we…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: What Therapists Should Know As Billions Are Invested In Mental Health Startups
Today’s session covers a topic that many clinicians are pondering. Many, like me, are having conversations with themselves in their heads about the available…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE What I Learned from Creating a Course for CEUs with Matthew Bierds
Many of us have thought about creating continuing education courses and wondered how the process works and what factors are involved. Who better to learn from…
- Selling the Couch
368: What I Learned After My First Two Talks
To keep you informed, this will be the last session before I take a summer break. Along with taking time for much-anticipated rest, I’ll be busy with my family…
- Selling the Couch
367: Psychedelic Therapy: What You Need To Know As A Therapist
As I’m moving back into clinical work, I’m compelled to do more clinical-related podcasts. Today’s session fits that bill as it delves into psychedelic…
- Selling the Couch
366: Finding Your Enough As An Entrepreneur with Jeanetta Garrison, LCSW
More is not always better. We often find that what we are chasing in our pursuit of success is not what we thought it was. Entrepreneurship for private…
- Selling the Couch
365: Starter Podcaster Setups
One of the most common questions I’m asked is about the gear needed to begin podcasting. I will honestly admit that it’s a difficult decision when you’re just…
- Selling the Couch
364: How to Start Writing a Book: Things They Don’t Tell You
If you’ve ever thought about writing a book, you’ve realized that the process is intimidating. Just knowing where to begin and how to proceed pose big…
- Selling the Couch
363: How To Make Money From Your Podcast Without Just Relying on Sponsors with Melvin Varghese, Ph.D.
Podcast sponsorship is often seen as the “golden goose” of podcasting. We started working with sponsors on STC a few years ago, and they have generated over…
- Selling the Couch
362: Low Risk Ways To Host Your First Retreat with Megan Gunnell
Hosting a retreat sounds like a great idea, right? When you stop and think about all the logistical and financial details, that’s when many fears and questions…
- Selling the Couch
361: The Anxiety Of Finding A Private Practice Niche
About a month ago, I shared that I’ve decided to go into private practice, in addition to keeping STC running and growing. There are three main reasons for…
- Selling the Couch
360: What I Learned from Creating a Course for CEUs with Matthew Bierds
Many of us have thought about creating continuing education courses and wondered how the process works and what factors are involved. Who better to learn from…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: How To Work Through Perfectionism When Launching Your Online Course (Katie Lear, LCMHC, RPT, RDT)
If you’ve had a standoff with perfectionism in starting something new, you’ll want to join us for this coaching call in today’s session. Like most clinicians…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: How To Not Let Work Become Your Identity (Dan Cumberland)
Welcome to a brand new season of Selling the Couch! After an extended sabbatical of several months, it’s good to be back on STC with new, exciting shows…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Where Should I Focus My Online Course Marketing?
One of the new things for STC this year is the incorporation of coaching calls into the podcast from time to time. Join us for a glimpse into today’s coaching…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Avoid These 3 Mistakes The Average Investor Makes
Today’s show focuses on one of my favorite topics, which is personal finance. Investing can be overwhelming and very confusing. Join us to learn how anyone can…
- Selling the Couch
359: What Therapists Should Know As Billions Are Invested In Mental Health Startups
Today’s session covers a topic that many clinicians are pondering. Many, like me, are having conversations with themselves in their heads about the available…
- Selling the Couch
358: Why I’m Going Back to Private Practice
I have big news! I’m going back into private practice! Don’t worry, though, because STC remains, and I’ll be adding 1-2 days of clinical work each week. In…
- Selling the Couch
357: Using Brainspotting To Work With Athletes
Today’s session is all about brainspotting, a powerful and fascinating psychotherapy technique that I have personally found to be helpful. Specifically, we…
- Selling the Couch
356: 7 Lessons I Learned From Two 7-Figure Entrepreneurs
As I’ve learned and grown as an entrepreneur, I have tried to study and learn from those who are further along on the journey. I’ve come to understand that I…
- Selling the Couch
355: Strategies for Securing Contracts (with schools and the government)
Today’s session covers the unusual topic of securing contracts from different agencies for mental health services. This aspect of therapy work is not what we…
- Selling the Couch
354: Why Every Course Creator Should Start A Podcast
If you have ever considered creating an online course, or if you are already a course creator, you have probably thought a lot about marketing that course. The…
- Selling the Couch
353: Setting Up An Email Series To Market Your Practice
Are you using an email sequence in your practice? In today’s session, we are exploring the question of why more clinicians don’t create email sequences, which…
- Selling the Couch
352: When An Idea For An Online Course Comes From Therapy Sessions
Many therapists have created online courses or have thought about creating an online course. It’s one of the best ways to increase your visibility, establish…
- Selling the Couch
351: How to (Correctly) Pitch Podcasts with Dustin Riechmann
Today’s session is a conversation about how to navigate guest appearances on podcasts. Whether you have future aspirations to launch a podcast or desire to…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: How To Increase Fees With Existing Clients
Today’s topic is one that many clinicians have navigated, are navigating, or will navigate in the future. It’s the idea of increasing fees with existing…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Writing A Children's Book
Have you ever considered writing a children’s book? I’ll admit that I’ve thought about it, and it might be a new endeavor in my future. Writing a children’s…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Owning A Therapy Building During The Pandemic
What would it be like to own and run your own group therapy practice--including the building? And to complicate matters, what if the whole endeavor is getting…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Long-Haul COVID-19 and Private Practice
Today’s show is about navigating long-haul COVID symptoms and life as a private practitioner. I wanted to have a non-academic conversation about this…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Improving Your Sleep As A Therapist: Tips From A Sleep Psychologist
Today’s show is about one of my most favorite topics in the world: sleep. I’ll admit that my thinking about sleep has changed a lot over the years as I’ve…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: 3 Ways To Become A Better Leader In A Post-Pandemic World
So much of what we do as clinicians revolves around leadership, even though we may not be comfortable thinking of ourselves that way. If we are truly leaders…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Building A Directory For Trauma Therapists
Today’s show is about building an online directory, which is hugely relevant to every clinician. Whether you’ve used an online directory to refer clients or…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: When Chronic Health Concerns are Dismissed
Welcome to a new season of STC! Today’s conversation is different from the typical STC session, as it was inspired by a thread created in the STC community…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Real Advice To Therapists Launching An Online Course
Today’s episode is a valuable one if you are thinking about launching an online course sometime soon or in the future. My encouragement to you is to do it! Get…
- Selling the Couch
350: The Beginners Guide To Launching A Course Affiliate Program
Creating an affiliate program for your online course can make a huge difference in your sales, but there are important things to consider. Being ready to start…
- Selling the Couch
349: Working Through Messages About What A Therapist Is "Supposed" To Do with Erin Gibb
Welcome! Today’s topic is relevant to every clinician and business owner. How do we create and build a business according to our values and sense of…
- Selling the Couch
348: Could Keeping Your Business Small Be the Next BIG Thing? with Melvin Varghese, PhD
Two questions confront me daily: How big do I actually want to grow STC? What is the purpose of STC in relation to my overall life? Freedom is my most…
- Selling the Couch
347: How to Make Money with AirBnb Rentals
Many therapists are interested in diversifying their income streams beyond their clinical work. We focus today’s session on a very specific aspect of…
- Selling the Couch
346: How I’m Thinking About YouTube as a Podcaster (and Dad)
Since the beginning of this podcast in 2015, I’ve thought a lot about how I can use YouTube to maximize the impact of STC. I’ve pondered many questions about…
- Selling the Couch
345: How to Become a Speaker with Jasmin Haley
Many of us aspire to add public speaking as a way to grow our impact beyond the therapy room, but it can be overwhelming to get started. Join us to learn more…
- Selling the Couch
344: Should I Stop An Existing Podcast To Start A New One?
It’s not unusual for a podcaster to rebrand and head in a new direction after podcasting for a while. The big questions in this transition are around the…
- Selling the Couch
343: How to Build Authentic Relationships With Journalists
Building relationships with journalists can be an open door to having your work featured, spotlighted, and available to a wider audience. The opportunities and…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Depression and Private Practice Building
Today’s topic is a popular one that affects many people. I’m not ashamed to say that I have struggled with mental health and depression. It’s especially…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: How To Invest Intelligently: Top Tips From A Certified Financial Planner
I have to admit that the topic of personal finance excites the nerd in me. I love reading and learning more about all things around finance! Investing…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: A Live vs. Pre-Recorded Online Course
Today’s show is a live coaching call regarding a topic that has been very relevant to me recently. We are talking about the many nuances of online courses. I…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: A Slow, Intentional Transition To Full Time Private Practice
Staying true to our values is important in the work we do as clinicians. True business success for us is not based solely on the revenue we generate but on…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: How To Overcome The Crippling Fear Of Launching A New Product Or Service
In any solo episode, I love to be transparent in sharing the behind-the-scenes processes in the entrepreneurial journey. On social media, we see highlights and…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Building A Personal Brand On Social Media
If the topic of building your personal brand on social media brings feelings of anxiety and insecurity, then today’s show is for you. As clinicians, we know it…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Comparing Yourself to Others in the Field: Avoiding The Pitfalls
Today’s show is about a topic that has been a struggle for much of my life and career. I’ve fallen victim to comparing myself to others and feeling like I’m…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: 3 Powerful Reasons Every Entrepreneur Needs A Daily Hike (Backed By Science)
What if I told you that there is something simple and free that most of us can do daily for an hour or less that yields amazing physical and mental benefits?…
- Selling the Couch
ENCORE: Creating Authentic "Win-Win" Relationships With Colleagues
Many of us find the concept of networking to be an intimidating endeavor. Even though it’s a vital element of business success, it can feel scary and shady…
- Selling the Couch
342: My $2k Pro Podcasting Tech Stack
Overwhelmed. That’s the best word to describe how most podcasters feel as they take the leap and start on their podcasting journey. Perhaps the biggest source…
- Selling the Couch
341: 11 No-Code Tools I’m Using as a Six-Figure Course Creator
Today I’m sharing what I’m using for no-code tools and my tech stack as an online course creator. Believe me, I’ve experimented with a lot of different things…
- Selling the Couch
340: 3 Meetings 99% of Course Creators Don’t Schedule But Absolutely Need
Are you a course creator who wants to get better and better at your craft? I launched my first online course back in 2015, and I’m glad I did it and started on…
- Selling the Couch
339: 3 Vital Questions To Ask Before Launching An Online Course
When I was a first-time course creator in 2015, I was excited and scared at the same time. The tension around building fast or building thoughtfully was…
- Selling the Couch
338: Why I Spent $10k To Create A Free Online Course
As clinicians and entrepreneurs, we are always looking to use our skills more creatively and expand our offerings and services. We recently released the STC…
- Selling the Couch
337: 4 Actionable Strategies I Used to Double My LinkedIn Followers in 6 Months
If you’ve thought about getting more active on LinkedIn and building an audience there to increase the number of referral sources for your private practice or…
- Selling the Couch
336: How To Give Better Virtual Presentations with Lorraine Lee
In today’s busy online world, virtual presentations are everything in how you are received AND perceived. If you put forth the effort to create an online…