You can be doing a lot in your marketing and still feel stuck. Posting. Tweaking. Learning. Trying. And wondering why none of it seems to add up.

In this episode, I’m unpacking why effort alone isn’t what creates results in private practice anymore. Most therapists I work with are already showing up and putting energy into their marketing—but that energy isn’t compounding. Instead, it’s leaking out through unclear direction and high resistance.

We’re talking about momentum: what actually creates it, why pushing harder often makes things worse, and how small shifts in direction can make your marketing feel steadier, lighter, and far more effective this year. If you want 2026 to feel less exhausting and more predictable, this episode will help you see exactly where to focus.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

1️⃣ Why doing more isn’t creating results—and how energy “leaks” out of unclear systems

2️⃣ How direction and resistance determine whether your marketing compounds or drains you

3️⃣ What to prioritize early in the year if you want the rest of 2026 to feel calmer and more predictable

Resources & Links Mentioned:

1. Join the Confident Copy waitlist for early access and additional savings:
2. https://walkerstrategyco.com/waitlist
3. Apply to work with us: walkerstrategyco.com/apply
4. Episode 45 show notes: Your Intentions Aren’t Enough: What Actually Leads to Practice Growth
5. https://walkerstrategyco.com/show-notes/45
6. Episode 43 show notes: The Unsexy Work That Actually Fills a Therapy Caseload
7. https://walkerstrategyco.com/show-notes/43
8. The Walker Strategy Co website:
9. https://walkerstrategyco.com

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About Marketing Therapy

Marketing Therapy is the podcast where therapists learn how to market their private practices without burnout, self-doubt, or sleazy tactics. Hosted by Anna Walker—marketing coach, strategist, and founder of Walker Strategy Co—each episode brings you clear, grounded advice to help you attract the right-fit, full-fee clients and grow a practice you feel proud of.