Money Skills for Therapists Podcast

Money can be stressful and confusing for therapists and health practitioners in private practice – dealing with all of our feelings and stories about it, understanding how to actually manage our business finances, and making money work for us in our lives can feel so daunting that many therapists just avoid dealing with money altogether. Join Linzy Bonham, therapist and creator of Money Skills for Therapists, as she demystifies all things private practice finances through short and sweet solo episodes, conversations with therapists who have transformed their relationships with money, and live coaching calls with Money Skills for Therapists students.

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    Hi I'm Linzy

    I’m a private practice therapist turned money coach, and the creator of Money Skills for Therapists. I help therapists and health practitioners in private practice feel calm and in control of their finances.

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    How Technology Can Support Your Practice with Amity Cooper Episode Cover Image

    How can technology make your private practice more efficient and client-focused? In this episode, Linzy talks with Amity Cooper, a mental health professional and seasoned entrepreneur, about how technology can streamline practices and enhance client care. Amity shares her insights on tools like online booking systems and AI-driven note-taking, highlighting their potential to save time and improve client experiences.

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    How to Set Sustainable Fees in Your Practice Episode Cover Image

    Are you charging enough to sustain yourself and your practice? In this episode of Feelings and Finances, Linzy opens up about one of the biggest mistakes she made when starting her private practice: setting an unsustainably low fee. Sharing her personal journey, Linzy explains how the pressure to transition quickly out of agency work and advice to “keep fees low” led her to set a rate that couldn’t support her financially.

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    Escaping the Burnout Cycle in Group Practice Coaching Session Episode Cover Image

    Are you wondering where all your money is going, even though your business seems to be thriving? In this coaching session, Linzy sits down with Tracey Steger, an acupuncturist and group practice owner, to dig into the mystery behind her business finances. Despite seeing many clients a week across her team, Tracey feels like there’s nothing to show for it. Together, Linzy and Tracey take a big-picture look at her numbers to identify areas of curiosity and opportunities for small but impactful changes.

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    The Real Cost of Overbooking Yourself as a Therapist Episode Cover Image

    Are you stuck in a schedule that leaves you feeling drained and depleted? Linzy shares a deeply personal mistake from her private practice days: creating a schedule that didn’t align with her needs as a therapist or as a person. She explores the weight of overbooking, the emotional cost of evening sessions, and the importance of setting boundaries to sustain both energy and effectiveness in private practice.

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    Breaking Free from Magical Money Thinking with Liane Wood Episode Cover Image

    Are you making good money in your private practice, but finding there’s not much left at the end of the day? In this episode, Linzy chats with Liane Wood, owner and CEO of Build Your Private Practice, a Canadian company that has been helping health practitioners launch, grow, and scale their private practices. Together, Linzy and Liane explore the concept of “magic money”—the magical thinking around money that many private practice owners experience.

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    The Key to Avoiding Scheduling Stress in Private Practice Episode Cover Image

    How can regular appointment slots improve your private practice? In this Feelings and Finances episode, the first in a mini series, Linzy reflects on a mistake she made early in her therapy career: not implementing a regular appointment system sooner. Linzy shares how, after much resistance, she discovered the benefits of setting recurring time slots for clients.

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    Moving at the Speed of Cash with Julie Herres episode cover image

    Is it time to slow down and rethink your approach to business finances? In this episode, Linzy sits down with returning guest Julie Herres, owner of Green Oak Accounting and author of Profit First for Therapists, to explore the concept of “moving at the speed of cash.” Together, they discuss the risks of taking on debt, the cultural pull of instant gratification, and how slowing down can lead to smarter, more aligned financial decisions.

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    Managing Money During Uncertain Times Episode Cover Image

    Are you feeling the weight of this uncertain time? As we navigate times that can feel scary and unstable, money can play a pivotal role in grounding us and empowering us to show up for the causes and communities that matter most.

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    Balancing Debt Repayment and Real Life with David Frank Episode Cover Image

    How do you balance debt repayment with the rest of your financial life? In today’s episode, certified financial planner David Frank returns to the podcast to talk with Linzy about one of the most common and challenging questions among Money Skills for Therapists students: how to prioritize debt repayment without sacrificing quality of life.

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    The Two Ways to Start a Private Practice Episode Cover Image

    How hard is it to start your own private practice, and how do you know when it’s time to go for it? In today’s Feelings and Finances episode, host Linzy shares her thoughts on transitioning from agency or group practice settings to launching a private practice. Money Skills team member Christelle calls in with this frequently asked question, and Linzy offers insights for therapists wondering if and when to go solo.

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    138: Facing Exposure Fears and Building a Scalable Business Coaching Session Episode Cover Image

    Are you a private practitioner with a side project or budding business that feels both exciting and a little terrifying? In today’s coaching episode, Linzy sits down with Sara Nelson-Johns, a recent Money Skills for Therapists graduate, to tackle some common yet challenging questions about scaling a second business. Sara, who specializes in ADHD, relationship challenges, and perfectionism in her main practice, has developed an planners for people with ADHD, designed to help them organize their lives in a brain-friendly way.

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    Finding Financial Calm During Stressful Times Episode Cover Image

    Do you find yourself slipping into a scarcity mindset when stress levels rise? In today’s Feelings and Finances episode, Linzy addresses a question from Dr. Charissa Pizzaro, who has noticed that stress often triggers her fears around money. After working through Linzy’s Money Skills for Therapists course, Charissa shares how this pattern keeps surfacing, and she asks for guidance on how to break free.

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