ADHD Her Way Confessions of a Burnt-Out Therapist: Building a Business Beyond the Couch with Dr. Hayley Kelly
In this episode, Johanna sits down with Hayley from Therapist Rising to talk about the chaotic, courageous, and often life-altering path of self-discovery especially when chronic health, burnout, and big professional pivots are in the mix. She discusses her personal journey as a Clinical Psychologist with burnout and how she found herself pivoting to creating a successful business supporting therapists who wish to diversify their offerings.
From redefining what success looks like to setting boundaries that honour both ambition and wellbeing, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck, exhausted, or called to do things differently.
🌟 What We Cover
Why burnout isn’t a failure, it's feedback
How chronic illness can disrupt (and reshape) professional identity
The power of small steps in creating big change
The sunk cost fallacy and why it keeps so many therapists stuck
Why reframing, not resisting, change can be the key to freedom
🔑 Key Takeaways
Self-discovery starts by knowing what doesn’t work
Your health and your goals can (and should) coexist
Impact doesn’t have to come at the cost of exhaustion
Boundaries are a form of radical self-respect
The "messy middle" is part of every meaningful transition
💻 Find Hayley & ResourcesCheck out therapistrising.com for training, resources, and support for professionals ready to disrupt the traditional therapy model and do business differently.
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
03:01 – Disrupting the Mental Health System
05:16 – Rethinking Business Models in Therapy
10:54 – Burnout and Sustainability in Allied Health
16:19 – Taking Responsibility for Change
21:05 – Navigating Career Transitions
26:41 – Reframing Identity and Values
32:54 – Embracing Change and Boundaries
39:01 – The Power of Saying No
47:30 – Working with Chronic Health
53:32 – Neurodiversity in Professional Spaces
56:22 – Balancing Creativity and Structure