The Practice of the Practice Podcast | Where Modern Psychology Meets the Business of Therapy
Joe Sanok | Private Practice Consultant, TEDx Speaker & Author of Thursday is the New Friday
Business growth meets the cutting edge of psychology. This podcast is for psychologists, therapists, counselors, coaches, and wellness professionals. It explores modern psychology and how it connects to building a thriving practice. Hosted by consultant and author Joe Sanok, it features conversations with leading academics, psychologists, business leaders, and mental health experts. Topics include psychedelic-assisted therapy, mindfulness, CBT, ACT, peak performance, and the future of mental health care. You’ll also hear clear strategies for marketing, streamlining your business, and scaling your private practice without burnout. Whether you want to sharpen your clinical skills, expand your perspective, or grow your impact, this podcast keeps you at the leading edge of mental health and practice growth.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 23min
GPBC25: Using Jane to Work Smarter Not Harder, with Emma Furze and Allie Joy | POP 1266
How can private practice conferences foster genuine connection and learning without the usual overwhelm? What makes Jane a unique, all-in-one practice management platform for both solo and group providers? How […]
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Oct 1, 2025 • 39min
Diagnosing America: the Nation’s Trauma and Path to Healing with APA President, Dr. Thema Bryant | POP 1265
If the United States were your therapy client, what would the intake assessment look like? What kind of treatment and modalities would employ to help this client? How can liberation […]
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Sep 30, 2025 • 31min
How to Be a Better Parent and Find More Fulfillment with WSJ Best-Selling Author Jayson Gaddis | POP 1264
How do interrelated and regulated family relationships lead to deeper fulfillment for parents and families? How can parents protect kids from the downsides of screens and social media? What role […]
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Sep 25, 2025 • 26min
The Life After Loss Blueprint with Ashley Mielke | POP 1263
What does it mean to reinvent yourself after selling a practice? How can the Life After Loss Blueprint help people move from guilt to love? Why is connecting with your […]
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Sep 24, 2025 • 31min
Lean Learning: How Successful People Achieve More with Pat Flynn | POP 1262
How can “finding the fun” keep you relevant, satisfied, and motivated in business? Why is FOMO stalling your success? What is the real secret to being successful and content in […]
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Sep 23, 2025 • 35min
How AI is Changing Behavioral Healthcare with Nate Peereboom | POP 1261
How can AI ease the burden of clinical note-taking and even help you get paid faster? What are the risks of using chatbots in therapy? Why does AI in mental […]
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Sep 18, 2025 • 38min
Paddling with Perfectionism: A Surf Retreat to Cultivate Pleasure, Presence, and Play with Kristen Ales & Kristin Mathes | POP 1260
What makes wilderness therapy different from traditional therapy? How can nature deepen real-time healing? Why are therapy boundaries essential on retreats, and how can you navigate the space safely for […]
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Sep 17, 2025 • 35min
Exactly How to Do a Written Business Plan with Dave Lavinsky | POP 1259
How can a written business plan fix the number one mistake therapists make when starting private practices? Are you doing what you want to be doing with your business? How […]
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Sep 16, 2025 • 40min
3 Habits of Top Performers Revealed: Inside the 3,000-Person Study with Dr. Matt Dixon | POP 1258
What can a 3,000-person study teach us about the habits of top performers? Which of the five professional types do you most resemble – and how can you shift toward […]
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Sep 11, 2025 • 34min
Sex, Money & Trust with Gary Katz | POP 1257
Why are sex and money such central, yet often avoided, topics in therapy? What key conversations should every couple have to build trust and intimacy? How can therapists bring their […]
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