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
39. How Therapists Can Navigate NDIS Changes Without Burning Out
This week’s episode is one I recorded on the fly, after a real conversation reminded me of just how heavy things have felt for so many therapists right now.
Between constant NDIS changes, shifting ballparks, and the relentless pressure of report writing, it’s no wonder so many of us are feeling tired, questioning ourselves, and teetering on the edge of burnout.
In this episode, I speak honestly about:
- Why it’s natural to feel drained, flat, or second-guessing yourself in a system that keeps moving the goalposts.
- How perfectionism sneaks in when change feels out of our control — and what to do with that urge to over-carry.
- The small, 5% shifts that actually help — grounding rituals, noticing impact, and giving yourself permission not to fix the whole system.
- Why the spark for your work isn’t gone, even if it feels dim right now.
- The resilience of our therapy community, and why I’m so proud of us.
If you’ve been feeling heavy, flat, or on the verge of burnout, I want this episode to remind you: you’re not alone, you’re not broken, and the spark for your work will return.
I’d love to hear what landed for you — come find me over on Instagram @miapoko and share your reflections.
And if this episode supported you, leaving a review truly helps more therapists find this space — and reminds others that they’re not alone in navigating the wildness of this work.