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
38. Why Therapists & Allied Health Practitioners Can’t Stick to Their Calendar - And How to Plan With Your Nervous System
So many therapists, health professionals & allied heath practitioners tell me the same story: “I mapped out my whole week, and by Wednesday it was chaos again.”
If you’ve ever felt like your calendar just doesn’t stick — no matter how motivated you are — this episode is for you.
We’ll explore why traditional productivity hacks and rigid schedules often fail in therapy businesses, and what’s really underneath the struggle to stay consistent. I’ll share practical ways to approach time management as a therapist, so your calendar reflects your actual capacity (not just your endless to-do list).
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- Why therapists often overplan or avoid planning altogether
- The deeper role of your nervous system in building a sustainable schedule
- How to create white space in your week without guilt
- A simple reframe for planning from capacity, not pressure
This isn’t about forcing yourself into another system. It’s about building a business that can hold you — even on the messy weeks.
→ Come say hi or share what landed: @miapoko