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I'm Back! Why I Stepped Away, What Changed & The Future of Brave & Well
Brave and Well: Conversations helping mental health professionals build a sustainable, profitable & values-aligned business
Brave and Well: Conversations helping mental health professionals build a sustainable, profitable & values-aligned business
I'm Back! Why I Stepped Away, What Changed & The Future of Brave & Well
May 05, 2026
Season 3
Episode 36
Vanessa Newton
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The Brave & Well podcast is back! Vanessa is coming back to the mic to share what happened after she took an intentional step back, why she paused, what she’s been building on the background, and what’s in store for Brave & Well.
Tune in to hear about:
- Why she made the decision to step away from Brave & Well — and why it wasn't burnout
- Balancing a group practice and a co-founded tech company at the same time
- What a recovering perfectionist had to learn about stepping back vs. giving up
- The non-negotiables she put in place to restructure her days and protect her energy
- How Brave & Well kept generating revenue even while she wasn't actively marketing it
- Why private practice is changing — and what that means for you as a practitioner
- What's coming next for this podcast and the Brave & Well community
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