The Freedom Therapist
Each week we’ll go deep on all things business, self, energy and freedom. There's growth, giggles AND tears, as we lean into the best version of our business - and selves too. We’ll also get to chat with some incredibly inspiring women who will generously share their stories on finding that magic. If you’re looking for deep conversations, no gatekeeping, practical advice all with a little bit of chaos, you’re in the right place.
I'm your host Mia Poklepovich, a previously burnt out mental health occupational therapist and business owner, who found her way to fall back in love with business and life all over again. This podcast was created to be your safe space to learn AND unlearn all the things about scaling your business, without losing yourself in the process. Each week will be talking about ALL the things. And feeling ALL the feels. Because business is a wild ride, at all stages. So if you need an extra dose of inspo, a soft landing or just a moment to unwind you are SO welcome here.
Give yourself permission to take some space for you, and let’s be besties. I can’t wait!
The Freedom Therapist
45. Birth, Feminism & Private Practice: How Hannah Muir Built Deep End Counselling in Mparntwe/Alice Springs
We poured some wine, hit record, and spoke about what it really feels like to start a brand new practice from scratch.
In today’s episode, I sit down in person in Mparntwe/Alice Springs with my gorgeous friend and client, Hannah Muir, the founder of Deep End Counselling. We poured some wine, settled the nerves, and talked about what it really feels like to build a business from the very beginning.
Hannah shares so honestly about:
- Why vulnerability is at the centre of her practice, and why creating a “lounge room, not an office” matters so deeply.
- Her passion for perinatal mental health, and the huge gaps in support she sees for women and families.
- The privilege and power of being invited into someone’s birth space — and the feminism, capitalism, and absurdity of what women still have to fight for in maternal care.
- The messy parts of starting a practice — imposter syndrome, showing up on social media, working around family, and trying not to burn out.
- What it actually looks like to create a business that supports her family, instead of the other way around.
This is not a polished “here’s how I did it” story. It’s a raw, real conversation about starting from scratch, juggling a hundred balls in the air, and learning what sustainable practice really means when your wellbeing — and your family’s wellbeing — is on the line.
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to start your own practice with little kids, while still staying true to your values and your life, Hannah’s story is proof that you don’t have to choose between them.
Connect with Hannah
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deep.end.counselling/
Deep End Counselling: https://www.deependcounselling.com/
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