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
53. 3 Lessons From 2025: What Shifted When I Got Honest About My Capacity in My Private Practice as an OT and Business Owner
In this episode, I’m sharing three lessons I’m carrying forward after a big, full year — both in business and in life.
This is an honest reflection on what happens when demand stays high, capacity changes, and the way you’ve always worked quietly stops being supportive. As therapists, we’re skilled at clinical reflection — but when you’re running a practice or leading a business, self-reflection becomes just as important.
I talk through what shifted for me when I stopped trying to push through and instead got really honest about my capacity — even when that honesty was uncomfortable.
In this episode, I cover:
- Why doing more didn’t lead to more progress, and how over-functioning showed up for me
- How task switching and constant communication drained energy without moving things forward
- The link between nervous system load and self-trust — and why decisions slowed when I was stretched
- Why knowing your capacity isn’t enough, and how I had to start designing my work around reality
- How this applies when you can’t reduce demand, but still need sustainability
This episode is for you if you’re coming into the year feeling tired, stretched, or quietly heavy — and want your work to feel steadier, more intentional, and more supportive.
If this resonates, I’d love to hear what you’re carrying into the year ahead. You can find me on Instagram at @miapoko
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Big love — I’ll see you next week.