My Journey of Becoming 'The Bad Therapist' [Ep 1]

Hello and welcome to the very first podcast episode of The Bad Therapist Show! My name is Felicia Keller Boyle and I’m thrilled to have you here with me! I thought the best way to start this podcast would be to share my story of how I went from being the quintessential good therapist to the strongest advocate for mental health workers and therapists. So that's what we will be talking about today.To be completely honest, when people ask me how I decided to become a therapist, I give them the ‘cute’ version of the story. But with you, my dear podcast listeners, I want to share the ‘real’ version. Tune in to today’s podcast episode to learn more about my journey to becoming a therapist, why I'm so passionate about helping therapists succeed, how my money beliefs held me back for a very long time, and more!In this episode, I chat about:How my idea of what it means to be a good therapist dramatically changed over timeThe real reason why I decided to become a therapistMy childhood experiences that shaped my money beliefs What I see a lot of therapists struggling withWhy I am so passionate about creating better working conditions for mental health workers and therapists How I started building the prototype of my private practiceA free plug and play tool that helps you figure out what you should be charging for your servicesThe slap in the face that made me realize I needed to start dealing with money instead of avoiding itConnect with Felicia:Instagram: @the_bad_therapistWebsite: www.thebadtherapist.coachFreebie: The Bad Therapist Magic SheetQuote:“Meaningful work has to be really, really hard. If you have a job, it's pleasurable and you're making more than enough money, then something must be wrong. You must be one of the bad guys, or at least that was how I thought of it.”Mentioned in this episode:Doors to Scalable Offers for Therapists open on 21st October!Ready to turn your best idea into a profitable, effective offer? Scalable Offers for Therapists, my 8-week incubator and mastermind dedicated to helping you create a scaleable offer for your therapy or coaching business is open for enrollment. Over eight weeks, you'll learn the six core elements of launching, creating and delivering your scalable offer, whether that's an evergreen download, a real time group offering, a membership program or whatever else you have in mind. Spots are limited! Enroll today >> https://www.thebadtherapist.coach/scalable-offers-for-therapists