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Episode 31: The Reset: What a Year Away Taught Me About Sustainable Practice

• Mandy Gratzer • Season 3 • Episode 31

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Thanks for your your patience! I’ve been working on something pretty special for you, my Chinese medicine friends and I’m so excited to tell you all about it in this episode!  

After more than a year away from the podcast, this episode marks the beginning of a new season - and a very different starting point.

Following the last Business of Practice Conference, what was meant to be a family camping trip turned into an unexpected turning point. A serious accident and emergency back surgery forced everything to stop - not just the podcast, but the pace, structure, and identity that came with running a practice and building events.

This episode isn’t about catching up.

It’s about acknowledging what happens when momentum disappears… and what it really takes to rebuild. 

What you can expect in this episode:

  • What the past year of recovery and rehabilitation taught me 
  • The difference between returning quickly and returning intentionally 
  • Why sustainability in practice means more than growth and systems 
  • How setbacks challenge identity - especially for practitioners 
  • What this new season of the podcast (and conference) is really about

This is a reset.

A recalibration.

And a more honest look at what it means to build a practice that can support you - even when life doesn’t go to plan.

If you’ve ever been forced to step back due to health, burnout, or unexpected life events… this episode is for you.

What’s Coming This Season

This season of the podcast will feature conversations with presenters for the upcoming Business of Practice Conference being held in Brisbane Sept 5th & 6th 2026

Each episode will explore not just clinical or business expertise, but:

  • How practitioners think under pressure 
  • How they’ve adapted to change and challenge 
  • What it really takes to build a resilient, sustainable practice 

🔗 Connect + Conference

If you’re ready to build a practice that’s not just successful - but sustainable - keep an eye out for upcoming conference announcements and speaker releases.

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