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Fearless Practice

Fearless Practice

Di: Jules Smith
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 Where are you in your private practice journey? How's it going for you? I'm Jules Smith, and I'm so glad you're here. The Fearless Practice podcast is your go-to resource for building a thriving private practice in Canada. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this podcast is here to guide you every step of the way. I share practical tips on everything from launching your practice and filling your schedule to expanding into a group practice. But you won't just hear from me—I also interview Canadian therapists from across the country who share their real-life experiences, challenges, and wins. These honest conversations offer valuable insight, inspiration, and support to help you confidently create a private practice that works for you. Let's learn, grow, and build fearless practices—together. Economia Gestione e leadership Igiene e vita sana Leadership Psicologia Psicologia e salute mentale
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  • How to Prevent Burnout by Scheduling Breaks in Private Practice | Ep 187

    How to Prevent Burnout by Scheduling Breaks in Private Practice | Ep 187
    Jan 28 2026
    Are you a telehealth therapist? Do you see most of your clients virtually? As a fully remote Canadian private practice owner, I have done lots of trial and error to find the daily routine that works for me, helps me prevent burnout, and allows me to feel recentered between each client. Of course, there are some days when I need to change things up, but now I have found a system for taking breaks throughout the day so that I am fresh and grounded before each virtual session - while avoiding burnout. If you're looking for some inspiration for a schedule or a guideline for breaks to try out, feel free to give this episode a listen! In this episode: Preventing burnout Take a short morning break A mindful lunchbreak Afternoon break and evening breaks Taking breaks throughout the week Preventing burnout 'For me, burnout is me feeling wired but tired. I'm feeling tense and jittery; my nervous system is probably overactive. I'm tired, but I have adrenaline, and a feeling of "Go-go-go!" and I start to push myself, and in this state I get a lot done - but it's really not worth it, because once I stop working, I find it really hard to relax and wind down.' - Jules Smith Burnout can be tricky to manage because it doesn't happen overnightt. While it may seem like it helps you to get more done and work a lot, it often comes at a cost. You feel overwhelmed and tired, but too wired to fully rest. This means that you don't replenish your spent energy, leaving you slowly but surely burning out until you physically can't go on. 'Even though I get a lot done in this "wired-but-tired" state, it's really not worth it in the long-run, because it just leads to burnout. So, this year I'm going to be organizing and using my breaks differently to prevent this wired-but-tired feeling!' - Jules Smith Take a short morning break In the past, Jules used to wake up and get ready for the day, log in to work, and complete tasks until lunchtime. However, they noticed that working for such an extended period of time created a tense feeling by midday. So, this year, Jules is trying out a new schedule. Rather than working in a block of time from the start of the day until lunch, Jules is taking a short break between emails and work to give their mind a break and a short rest. 'So far, what I'm noticing is just taking that little break in the morning has been really helpful in not feeling on edge by the time I take my lunch break … In the past, I would tell myself I'd take a break, but then get lost in work, and then forget to take a break. But now, because I still need to get ready for the day, I take that break each morning.' - Jules Smith If you don't work from home, maybe try giving yourself a short 15-minute coffee or tea break in between your tasks so that you have some time to recenter. A mindful lunchbreak The quick answer: No more scrolling while eating on lunchbreaks! Give audiobooks a try instead. Jules used to often scroll during their lunchbreaks, but as the therapists listening will know, social media and reels are sensory overloads to our minds. Time on social media often leaves us feeling way more jittery and wired than rested after we've spent some time scrolling. 'Our brains are processing a ton of information in just a few seconds, and doing that over and over and over again, obviously, isn't going to help me feel rested after the break is over. So, instead of going on Instagram and watching reels during lunchtime, I'm now going to be listening to audiobooks while I eat my lunch. So far, that has been really calming and relaxing!' - Jules Smith Therefore, instead of mindless scrolling, Jules is trying mindful listening, and the results have been hugely positive. Try listening to audiobooks or a quiet podcast while you eat - if you want to do something extra while eating! Afternoon and evening breaks Jules always makes an effort to head outside or go to the gym in the afternoon, since no matter which season it may be, there's a good chance the sun will be out! Secondly, (and this is something Jules has done in the past already), Jules takes a 30-minute break between each client throughout the day. 'After my afternoon break, I get home, and I set up for my clinic hours, which are in the evening, and in between each client, I always take a 30-minute break. During this time, I do the billing, I write my notes … I plan to move around, maybe eat something, look outside my window, take some breaths, and maybe do some stretching.' - Jules Smith During these 30-minute breaks, Jules also recommends staying away from your devices to minimize the risk of scrolling through social media because it can disrupt your intentional choice to rest. Protect your energy and your peace by being mindful of how you spend your breaks. Taking breaks throughout the week In the past, Jules tried out a 50/50 workweek. If you are interested in learning more or trying it out, give this podcast episode a ...
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    14 min
  • Anabeli Jackson: Secure Email Solutions for Canadian Therapists | Ep 186

    Anabeli Jackson: Secure Email Solutions for Canadian Therapists | Ep 186
    Jan 21 2026
    As a Canadian therapist in private practice, you are probably often needing to send and receive sensitive, private information. How often have you worried about these documents' security and safety? What should you do to secure email communications and keep unnecessary stress at bay? This is where Hushmail comes to the rescue. For less than $20 CAD per month, you can completely insure, assure, and secure your entire email inbox, including your forms and signatures. They pride themselves on security and simplicity, leaving you with a solution that you can start using right out of the box from the minute to sign up. In this episode, I chat with Anabeli about everything to do with Hushmail. We answer your questions and provide clear solutions to help you start 2026 with both digital email security and peace of mind. MEET ANABELI Anabeli Jackson is the Marketing Manager at Hushmail, where she leads content strategy and helps therapists understand secure communication with clarity and confidence. She focuses on removing the overwhelm from topics like encryption, compliance, and secure communication so clinicians can protect client trust and stay compliant with confidence. Anabeli has been with Hushmail since 2014 and brings a strong foundation in communication and marketing. Her work supports mental health providers across Canada and the U.S. who depend on Hushmail to communicate securely with their clients. Learn more about Anabeli on her LinkedIn profile. In this episode: What is Hushmail? Why Canadian therapists should use Hushmail What encryption is and why you need to use it How you can get started with Hushmail What is Hushmail? 'Hushmail is a secure email platform … built specifically for healthcare and therapy practices. It lets you send and receive secure, encrypted emails, and it helps you build secure forms where you can collect information securely with legally binding signatures - and it's all in one place.' - Anabeli Jackson The two cornerstones of Hushmail are focused on client and clinician security when sending sensitive emails and documents online, and simplicity since you don't need to do any tech implementation yourself! These essential emails and documents are securely sent and kept private and secure by using encryption to protect them. Why Canadian therapists should use Hushmail You may be asking: Why should I pay to use Hushmail instead of the available, free services? The answer is this: Canadian therapists handle highly sensitive information from multiple clients. Using a free email provider simply does not provide enough security and protection, while Hushmail guarantees it. 'We make it really practical to have [your client's private information] safeguarded, because encryption is the one step … that you can put in place to have your information secure … So [Hushmail] supports federal law, but also with provincial privacy laws.' - Anabeli Jackson Hushmail provides the security that you and your clients need to send private information without concern in an easy, simple way. Plus, it is a Canadian company that is PIPEDA and HIPAA compliant! What encryption is and why you need to use it Encryption is essentially a method of scrambling the information contained in emails and documents so that it cannot be understood by any third party, other than the intended recipient. With Hushmail, you have a key that both scrambles and unscrambles the message which only you and your client has access to. '[Encryption] is relevant because nowadays the online risk and cyber security … there's a lot of bad actors out there, and you don't want this information out there. You don't want this information to be seen by people who are not the intended recipients. So, encryption is a very easy way to protect that information.' - Anabeli Jackson How you can get started with Hushmail Take the step now to secure your communications with clients, and save both them and yourself the stress and anxiety of worrying whether the information is safe. And with Hushmail, that peace of mind will not break the bank. For purely email purposes, you can get Hushmail for $16.99 CAD. If you want to include the forms and signatures, it is $24.99 CAD. If you are listening to this episode and want to try Hushmail out, click this link to sign up with Hushmail and get your first month entirely free of charge! Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources mentioned and useful links: Regan Swerhun: Expanding Private Care to Northern Communities | EP 185 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS2MO for two months free) Get started with Hushmail here and get one month for free! Learn more about Anabeli on her LinkedIn profile Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and ...
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    15 min
  • Regan Swerhun: Expanding Private Care to Northern Communities | Ep 185

    Regan Swerhun: Expanding Private Care to Northern Communities | Ep 185
    Jan 14 2026
    Have you ever felt a persistent pull toward work that feels more aligned with who you are, even when it means leaving something secure behind? Regan had the same feeling, and made the decision to lead a Canadian private practice with fellow colleagues that was built on their shared values. In this episode, Regan and I talk about her non-linear journey into therapy. We explore how she and her practice are finding creative ways to serve rural and Northern First Nations communities, and how she is thinking about safety and accessibility for virtual clients. We also dive into marketing with authenticity, building trust through your website and social media, and why community-building has been at the heart of her growth. Join in for the conversation! MEET REGAN At 26, Regan Swerhun left a stable community counselling job to follow her passion for trauma-focused work and build a private practice in Thunder Bay, Ontario. She now focuses on EMDR and trauma-informed therapy, offering both in-person and online sessions. Regan also provides counselling to youth in Northern First Nations communities and uses social media to make mental health conversations more real and accessible. Learn more about Regan on her private practice website, LinkedIn, and Psychology Today profiles. In this episode: Why Regan pursued a career in therapy Leaping into private practice Creative ways of offering safe spaces for therapy Marketing the private practice Why Regan pursued a career in therapy 'Honestly, therapy was not my first choice. It was kind of a roundabout life journey to get to where I am now.' - Regan Swerhun Though Regan began a degree in business, she decided to switch and focus on social work. While completing her Master's degree in Social Work, Regan began working in a hospital in Toronto. There, she quickly discovered that she enjoyed doing patient intake and hearing people's stories and their unique life experiences. This signaled to her that something lay beyond. Once moving back to Thunder Bay, she focused on clinical work at a not-for-profit. 'I got a good position at one of our not-for-profit organizations in town. So, I was with that company for three years, so really, as of recently - this Fall - made the transition, but in the time that I was with the community programs, I learned a lot.' - Regan Swerhun The same itch that Regan had while working in the hospital came back again when she worked at the organization and she craved to run her own private practice. Leaping into private practice Regan was asked by a colleague who had already been in private practice for a long time if she would be interested in working with him. However, due to some differences in provincial laws and regulations, she cannot co-own it. So, they split it up as leaders. 'It has made it feel like I'm immensely leading this group practice, but I have the support [from him] … because there is so much start-up.' - Regan Swerhun Creative ways of offering safe spaces for therapy Regan and her team's long-term goal is to serve rural communities that don't have easy access to therapy and its services. While Regan drives twice a month up to a northern, more rural community to see clients, she also is planning to offer more virtual services. 'Our ongoing plan is to connect with other community buildings in the areas and create a partnership … where someone can open up the door for them, someone can help to have the laptop ready … and then leave that space.' - Regan Swerhun Marketing the private practice Regan and her team have worked a lot on the practice website. One of their main goals was to really make an effort to show what their office space looks like, and feels like, to interested clients. 'The whole basis of our marketing strategy right now is just to build community. We're new, we're here, this is what we're about, and this is all of the inside that we can let you see through before you step into our world!' - Regan Swerhun Regan combines website and social media efforts to showcase the Canadian private practice and notes that it has now grown enough to also attract clients through word-of-mouth. If you need extra support for your marketing efforts, you can try applying to this grant! Connect with me: Instagram Website Resources mentioned and useful links: Dana Etherington: SEO Tips for a Thriving Canadian Private Practice | EP 184 Learn more about the tools and deals that I love and use for my Canadian private practice Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Jane App (use code FEARLESS2MO for two months free) Create your website with WordPress! Learn more about Regan on her private practice website, LinkedIn, and Psychology Today profiles Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and TuneIn
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    25 min
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