About this episode
📬 Burned out and need a soft place to land? Join my pen-pal list for therapists who are over it, in it, or finding their way out. I send real letters—and I write back.👉 https://balanced-thunder-281.myflodesk.com/drjenbWhat happens when a thriving group practice becomes too much to hold?In this episode, I’m joined by Shulamit Baer Levtov—a therapist, entrepreneur, and burnout recovery coach—who shares her deeply personal story of walking away from a successful group practice because it no longer aligned with her values or her health. Together, we talk about the behind-the-scenes of therapist burnout, especially in leadership roles, and the tricky relationship many therapists have with money.Shulamit brings clarity and compassion to topics that so often carry shame: struggling in your business, feeling stuck in scarcity, and believing you’re failing when in fact the system was never set up for your wellness in the first place.In this episode, we explore:The hidden costs of group practice ownership and why it’s not always the burnout solution we’re soldHow scarcity mindset impacts our brains, decision-making, and ability to dream biggerThe gendered messaging therapists receive about money—and how it shows up in our fee-setting, boundaries, and burnoutWhy business education is critical for therapists in private practice, and how Shulamit is helping to change thatPractical ways to set up support, systems, and mental health infrastructure in your businessWhat AI can and can’t do when it comes to easing therapist overwhelmShulamit’s powerful reminder that burnout is not a personal failure—it’s a signal something needs to changeWhether you’re a therapist on the edge of burnout, rebuilding after stepping away, or navigating the stress of entrepreneurship, this conversation is a reminder: you’re not broken, and you’re not alone.Resources & Links:Connect with Shulamit at shula.caSubscribe to her newsletter: shula.ca/newsletterJoin my pen-pal list for burned-out therapists: https://balanced-thunder-281.myflodesk.com/drjenbLearn more about Dr. Michael A. Freeman’s research on entrepreneurship & mental healthPrivate Practice Made Simple: Everything You Need to Know to Set Up and Manage a Successful Mental Health Practice Paperback – June 2 2011 byÂ
