Ever wondered if trademarking for therapists is really necessary? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Sarah Waldbuesser, a lawyer who helps online business owners protect their brands and build legal foundations. Sarah breaks down exactly why trademarking your podcast, course, retreat, or coaching business might be more important than you think, especially if you’d get that gut-punch feeling from a cease and desist letter!

Whether you’re just starting to branch out or you’ve got a whole ecosystem of offers, Sarah shares what you need to know to stay protected while growing your brand.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• The emotional “gut-punch test” to decide if it’s time to trademark.
• What therapists can and can’t trademark (it’s more than you think!).
• How to legally protect coaching programs, courses, and retreats.
• Tips for using contracts in your online business the right way.
• What it’s like traveling the world full-time with two small kids.

Connect with Sarah:
Website - https://twistlaw.co/ | https://destinationlegal.com/ | https://thelegitcoach.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.legitcoach/ | https://www.instagram.com/sarahwaldbuesser

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

What happens when you say yes to the unexpected? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Pamdiana Jones, an accidental world traveler who turned a spontaneous “yes” into a three-year solo adventure across South Africa, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii. With just $1,200 in her bank account, Pamdiana bungee-jumped (literally and figuratively) into a life of adventure and later captured it all in her bestselling travel memoir “When in ROAM”.

She shares how those wild moments, like being chased by elephants or getting shoved off a bungee platform, transformed her life and inspired her journey from waitress to award-winning author. If you’ve ever dreamed of taking a leap, writing a book, or shaking up your life, this one’s for you!

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How Pamdiana became an accidental world traveler.
• Budget travel tips from living on rice and washing clothes in the sink.
• Her transformation from waitress to bestselling author.
• The power of saying yes (even when you're not ready).
• Why your story, no matter how messy, is worth telling.

Connect with Pamdiana:
Website - https://pamdianajones.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pamdianajones
Book | When in ROAM - https://pamdianajones.com/shop

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Do you feel like no one understands your traveling mom lifestyle? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Jaclyn Rubbo, LMFT, a licensed trauma therapist, mom, and founder of the Nomad Mom Club, about how her postpartum experience unexpectedly launched her into the world of travel and inspired her to create a space for other moms navigating the same lifestyle.

Jaclyn shares how becoming a mother shifted her perspective on work, life, and connection. From running a fully remote trauma therapy practice while living in a camper to launching a virtual support community for nomadic moms, she gets real about the beautiful chaos of blending motherhood, mental health, and mobility.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How postpartum anxiety sparked Jaclyn’s traveling therapist lifestyle.
• What it’s like to run a virtual therapy practice from a 20-foot camper.
• The challenges and beauty of raising a child on the road.
• Why she started the Nomad Mom Club and who it’s for.
• How the NARM modality supports virtual trauma therapy and therapist sustainability.

Connect with Jaclyn:
Website - https://havencounselingservices.org/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mytherapistjaclyn
Instagram | Nomad Mom Club - https://www.instagram.com/nomadmomclub

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Ever feel like you're flying blind when it comes to running the business side of your practice? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, we dive into private practice operations with Brie Chrisman, founder and CEO of Boss Co. Brie shares how she went from virtual assistant to leading a full-blown operations agency that supports mental health professionals behind the scenes.

Whether you’re a solo therapist or running a growing group practice, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you clean up your backend systems, save time, and boost profits, without adding more to your plate.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• What “operations” actually means for private practice owners.
• The difference between starting a practice and running one sustainably.
• Why time and executive function are real business expenses.
• How to increase profits without seeing more clients.
• The power of strengths-based roles in group practice teams.

Connect with Brie:
Website - https://heybossco.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/heybossco
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hey_bossco
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heybossco/

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Traveling solo as a woman can be both exciting and intimidating. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Vanessa Karel, founder of Greether, a travel tech company that connects solo female travelers with trusted local women around the world. Vanessa shares how a personal experience in Morocco led her to create a platform that now serves women in over 1,000 cities across 100+ countries. If you’ve ever wanted to explore on your own but felt unsure about your safety, this episode is for you.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• The Morocco travel scare that sparked the idea for Greether.
• How Greether works and what travelers can expect.
• The onboarding and safety process for both travelers and greeters.
• Why therapists might love becoming greeters in their own cities.
• The rising trend of slow travel and connecting deeply with local culture.

Connect with Vanessa and Greether:
Website - https://greether.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greetherhere/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greet.her/
X - https://x.com/Greether_app
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greether
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@greet.her

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Are you feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or isolated in your private practice? Many of us have been there. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Kara Cruz about how she found her way out of exhaustion by creating signature therapy groups that aligned with her passion, schedule, and ideal clients.

Kara shares her journey from agency life to private practice, how she began offering telehealth before it was popular, and why building therapy groups has been such a powerful part of her business. If you’ve been craving more flexibility, creativity, and connection in your work, this episode is packed with insight and encouragement.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• Kara’s path from agency burnout to private practice freedom.
• How offering telehealth to grad students launched her online work.
• The inspiration and structure behind her signature therapy group.
• Therapist Group Bootcamp and how it supports clinicians in creating groups.
• The power of niching down and doing less to avoid burnout.

Connect with Kara:
Website - https://www.karacruz.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karacruzwellness
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karacruzwellness
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095693556020&mibextid=LQQJ4d
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGASQWXST6duGdNdo-GjvmA

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to build an international therapy practice? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Lucy Orton, a therapist and corporate coach who’s doing just that while living in Southeast Asia. From navigating time zones to working with clients in both the UK and US, Lucy shares how she’s shaped a flexible, global business model that works for her family’s lifestyle.

We explore the freedom of living abroad, how coaching and counseling intersect in her practice, and how her background in advertising and marketing opened doors to corporate coaching opportunities. If you’ve been curious about taking your therapy work international or exploring corporate coaching as part of your career, you won’t want to miss this one!

In This Episode, We Explore…

• How Lucy built her international therapy practice while raising a family abroad.
• Navigating licensure and working across time zones as a global therapist.
• Creating corporate coaching opportunities through roundtables and white papers.
• Shifting to couples intensives and the power of deeper therapeutic work.
• Insight Timer as a creative outlet and marketing platform.

Connect with Lucy:
Website - https://www.couplesawaken.com/ & https://www.lucyorton.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lucyortontherapy
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyorton/

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

If you’ve ever felt like your marketing was a never-ending hustle, story selling could be the game-changer you’ve been looking for. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with marketing expert Kris Jones about how one powerful, well-told story can work harder than all your scattered marketing tactics combined. Kris explains how her Signature Story-Selling System helps entrepreneurs (including therapists) connect with ideal clients, stand out online, and build trust without feeling salesy.

We dive into why you can’t outsource your voice, the key differences between your founder’s story and your brand narrative, and how to position yourself as the guide in your client’s journey. If you’ve been searching for a way to market yourself with more ease, authenticity, and impact, this conversation will show you exactly where to start.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• Why you can’t outsource your voice and how to tell your story authentically
• The difference between your founder’s story and your brand narrative
• How to position yourself as the guide in your client’s journey
• Turning your website into your top sales employee with a compelling story
• Using one story across your business to simplify your marketing and free up your time

Connect with Kris:
Website - https://www.reddoordesigns.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reddoordesign
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/reddoorportland
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reddoordesigns

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Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

Connect with me:

• www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
• www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• www.thetravelingtherapist.com

The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.heyberries.com/therapists

Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. www.helloalma.com/kym

Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym