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The Freedom Therapist

Mia Poklepovich

Each week we’ll go deep on all things business, self, energy and freedom. There"s growth, giggles AND tears, as we lean into the best version of our business - and selves too. We’ll also get to chat with some incredibly inspiring women who will generously share their stories on finding that magic. If you’re looking for deep conversations, no gatekeeping, practical advice all with a little bit of chaos, you’re in the right place.I"m your host Mia Poklepovich, a previously burnt out mental health

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31. The Real Cost of Staying Affordable — A BTS...

The Freedom Therapist ·

2025/06/03

You think you’re just being generous.You think you’re just making your service more accessible. But what if staying affordable is quietly costing you far more than you realise? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a real pricing conversation I had with a therapist inside The Freedom Therapist Club — one that started with “I’m not sure what to charge for this…”... and ended somewhere much deeper. We talk about: what actually happens when you undercharge (even with the best of

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30. What If Success Didn’t Mean Doing More?...

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2025/05/27

You started your business for more space, more autonomy, more alignment.But what happens when you’ve built the thing… and it still doesn’t feel like yours? In this episode of The Freedom Therapist Podcast, I speak to the quiet ache so many therapists carry: the over-functioning, the people-pleasing, the invisible labour that follows us from traditional systems straight into private practice. We unpack why your business can look “successful” on the outside — and still leave you feeling

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29. Overwhelmed in Private Practice? Practical Advice...

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2025/05/21

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your to-do list with a tight chest, fantasising about burning it all down, or wondering if you’re just not cut out for business — this episode is for you.In this raw, reflective solo episode, Mia speaks directly to the therapists, practice owners, and helpers who are quietly carrying too much. The ones who love their work, but are exhausted by the invisible load. The ones who know the nervous system theory but are still dys-regulated. The ones who

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28. How I’m Staying Regulated in a Busy Season of...

The Freedom Therapist ·

2025/04/29

It’s a full season — across OT Inspire, The Freedom Therapist Club, and the launch of The Therapist (R)Evolution — and in today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the real behind-the-scenes of what that looks like in real time.If you're a therapist, practitioner, or business owner in a season that feels stretched, layered, or “a lot,” this episode offers an honest reflection on how I’m staying regulated while holding it all. From boundaries to scheduling, nervous system

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27. My Honest Story of Losing Myself in My Work as a...

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2025/04/23

In today’s episode, I’m opening up about something I know many of us have felt — the slow unraveling that happens when we’re holding too much, too often, for too long. It’s not the loud crash of burnout, but the quiet ache of losing yourself in the work you once loved. I share my own story of what this looked like for me — the missed breaks, the late-night reports, the never-ending urgency — and why we need more honest conversations about this.This episode is a space for any therapist,

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37:15

26. 5 Lies I Used to Tell Myself When I Was Blurring...

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2025/04/09

In this vulnerable episode, Mia shares the five quiet stories she used to believe when her boundaries as a therapist were quietly slipping. From saying yes out of fear to mistaking over-giving for commitment, this conversation speaks to the versions of us who know the language of boundaries but still find them hard to hold.Whether you're in private practice, working for someone else, or somewhere in between, this is for the part of you that’s been functioning… but feeling further from

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25. You’re Not Broken - You’re Burnt Out

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2025/04/02

If you’ve been feeling flat, unmotivated, or stuck in self-blame, this one’s for you. In today’s honest reflection, Mia shares what therapist burnout really looks like—and reminds you that you're not lazy, you're at capacity. This episode is your gentle permission to pause and reconnect.Mentioned in the episode: ✨ Reclaim Your Energy: A 30-Minute Reset for Therapists – your free guided video + workbook to reset, reflect, and reconnect. Download here:

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24. The Link Between Self-Worth & Business Growth as...

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2025/03/25

If you’ve ever thought “I’m not ready. I don’t know enough. I’m behind…” — this one’s for you.In today’s episode, I’m getting honest about the self-worth spiral so many therapists and women in business fall into — the one that says you need another PD, more experience, or a better plan before you're allowed to show up. We talk about what’s really underneath that feeling of not being enough, and why your business will only grow as much as you believe you're worthy of it. This episode is a

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26:47

23. Time-Saving Hacks & AI Tools I’m Loving Right Now...

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2025/03/18

Welcome back toThe Freedom Therapist Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m diving into the exact time-saving strategies and AI tools that are helping me create more space, ease, and freedom in my practice and business right now. Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: Why saving time and energy isn’t just about productivity, but about creating more space for creativity, vision, and long-term business growth. The personal process I use to test out new systems and AI tools and why slow

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32:40

22. Life Update & Lessons: Mindset, Clarity,...

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2025/03/11

After a short break, I’m back in your ears with a much-needed deep dive into mindset, clarity, creativity, and purpose in business. This episode is a mix of life updates and big business reflections—because after slowing down last week, I had some major realisations that I know so many of you will resonate with. We’re talking about: The mindset shifts that come when life forces you to slow down The clarity trap- where we get stuck with clarity (and how to flip that script). What to do when

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21. Therapists & Health Practitioners: How to Create...

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2025/02/18

If you started this year hoping for more ease, stability, and financial security in your practice but are already feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone.So many therapists have told me: “I thought this year would feel different, but I already feel behind.” “My caseload is full, but my schedule feels chaotic.” “I know I need to make changes, but I don’t even know where to start.” If any of this sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Inside this episode, I’m breaking down three small,

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20. The Secret to Running a Business That Doesn’t Run...

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2025/02/11

If your business feels like it’s running you instead of the other way around, you’re not alone. Most therapists and service-based business owners start out with a big heart, a big mission… and absolutely zero systems in place. Before they know it, they’re drowning in emails, running late to sessions, and feeling like there’s never enough time.Sound familiar? That’s exactly what we’re diving into today with my incredible guest, Nivek Harrison—the systems genius behind The Virtual Chapter

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19. The Therapy Hustle Is Broken: Why Working Harder...

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2025/02/05

Therapists, we need to talk.If you’ve ever felt like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough—this episode is for you. I see so many therapists caught in the cycle of overworking, overgiving, and thinking that the answer is to just push a little harder. More clients. More hours. More effort. But let me tell you something that took me way too long to learn: Working harder is NOT the solution—it’s the problem. I know this because I lived it. I was fully booked, had a growing waitlist,

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18. Why Making Your Therapy Business Easier Could Be...

The Freedom Therapist ·

2025/01/28

Therapists, let’s be honest: we make things harder than they need to be. Whether it’s rewriting something that’s already good, overthinking decisions, or trying to do more to prove our worth, we’ve all been there. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a personal story about a tough week, how taking intentional time away from work gave me clarity, and why we need to start leaning into ease. Because here’s the truth: your business doesn’t have to feel hard to be successful.We’ll dive into: Why

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Inside Our Team Strategy Meeting: How We’re Planning...

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2025/01/14

Ever wonder what REALLY happens inside an OT Inspire / Freedom Therapist Strategy meeting?Welcome to Episode 17 of The Freedom Therapist Podcast! This episode feels extra special because I’m sitting down with Marlee—my incredible operations manager at OT Inspire, an amazing Therapy Assistant, a dear friend, and honestly, the heartbeat of our business since 2022. Marlee has been with me through it all—the highs, the challenges, the big wins—and she’s such a massive part of why we are where

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40:34

Deep Conversation, Compassion & Creativity in...

The Freedom Therapist ·

2025/01/13

Welcome to another heartfelt episode of The Freedom Therapist Podcast! I’m so excited to share this beautiful conversation with my dear friend, Ilma Ali. Ilma is a designer and artist based in Darwin, whose journey and work are brimming with creativity, heart, and intention. In this episode, recorded live in Bali, we dive into her incredible career spanning architectural design, fine art, and wearable textile collections showcased on independent runways. Ilma’s story is one of trusting your

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34:51

Behind the Scenes of My 2025 Business Strategy

The Freedom Therapist ·

2025/01/08

Welcome back to The Freedom Therapist Podcast! 🎉In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of what’s shaping up to be an exciting, expansive year in business. We’re talking all things strategy, mindset, and how I’m building on the solid foundations we created in 2024 to expand in 2025. This year is all about doing what we do so well and growing from that space – no more trying to juggle a hundred things at once. I’m sharing: Why starting this year with a slower, more steady energy

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41:54

Final Recap of 2024 – Real Talk About Life, Business,...

The Freedom Therapist ·

2024/12/22

In this heartfelt and unfiltered episode of The Freedom Therapist Podcast, Mia reflects on the highs, lows, and lessons of 2024. Recorded just days before Christmas, she opens up about navigating an unplanned trip to Alice Springs, the duality of personal challenges and professional success, and how she leaned on gratitude, connection, and her team to get through it all. This episode is a reminder that success isn’t about perfection or avoiding the mess—it’s about learning to grow and

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33:11

My Most Easeful and Profitable December in Business

The Freedom Therapist ·

2024/12/04

Show Notes: Episode – My Most Easeful and Profitable December in BusinessIn this heartfelt, raw and transformative episode, Mia Poklepovich reflects on the journey from chaotic, burnout-filled exhausting Decembers to creating her most regulated, easeful, and profitable December yet. This is an inspiring look at what’s possible as a therapists in business when you choose a different way - and has some actionable practical steps for you to use in your business right now. What You’ll Learn in

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23:54

The Questions to Be Asking Yourself NOW for 2025 -...

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2024/11/26

In this reflective and inspiring episode, Mia shares her insights following the Freedom Therapist Club Retreat. Drawing from the energy, courage, and openness of the incredible therapists in attendance, Mia discusses the power of reflection and goal-setting as we approach 2025. She explores how staying true to your unique path, managing comparison, and anchoring in your purpose can propel your therapy business forward. This episode is packed with practical prompts to help you map out your

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