This episode is a special one — we’re introducing you to the newest member of the Boutique Practices team, Dr. Lauren Collins!

Dr. Lauren is a seasoned chiropractor, entrepreneur, wife, mama, doula, and micro-influencer who has spent over a decade building and running successful boutique practices. With three businesses, four locations, and a specialty in perinatal, infant, and family care, she knows what it takes to create a practice that’s profitable, low-maintenance, part-time, and deeply transformational for patients.

We talk about:

• How Lauren built her first boutique practice straight out of school out of necessity — and thrived

• The unique value of blending function with the aesthetic and experience of a boutique practice

• How creativity, branding, and hospitality can set your practice apart

• Lessons learned from multiple seasons of practice, motherhood, and entrepreneurship

• Why we’re so excited to bring her gifts to Boutique Practices coaching and the podcast

Whether you’re starting your practice from scratch or giving it a “glow up” to match your current season, you’ll walk away inspired and equipped to bring more excellence, beauty, and intentionality to your own boutique practice.

💡 Next Step: Join us for the Boutique Practice Bootcamp — starting September 22nd! In 5 days, you’ll learn the exact steps to build or realign your practice so it’s profitable, sustainable, and aligned with your God-given calling.

👉 Join the Boutique Practice Bootcamp for $17 - boutiquepractices.com/bootcamp

💬 Apply for the Boutique Practice Mentor Mind – One-on-one coaching + community for Christian women in healthcare who want to grow profitable, faith-led practices. boutiquepractices.com/mentormind

📲 Let’s Connect: Email: hello@boutiquepractices.com

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Boutique Practice Secrets: Why Your Calling Isn’t the Same as Your Assignment

Show Notes:

Hey friend — if you’ve ever felt torn between your mantle as a healer and the rest of your life, this episode is for you.

In this first episode back after my year-long “sabbatical,” I’m unpacking one of the biggest lessons God has been teaching me: the difference between your calling and your assignment — and how mixing them up can lead to burnout, frustration, and even wanting to walk away from your practice.

Whether you’re starting a boutique practice or your current practice needs a serious glow up, understanding this truth will help you create a part-time, cash, low-maintenance, profitable model that delivers life-changing transformation for your patients and gives you the margin you’ve been craving.

We’ll talk about:

• The key difference between your calling and your assignment (and why this matters for Christian women in healthcare)

• How forcing the wrong assignment can lead to burnout — even when you’re walking in your calling

• Real-life examples from my own journey of starting, growing, burning out, and rebuilding a boutique practice with heavenly strategy

• Why your assignment will shift from season to season — and how to build a practice that flexes with it

• The foundation you need so your practice can run, rest, or pivot without starting over

💡 Next Steps: If you’re ready to start or realign your boutique practice so it’s profitable, transformational, and aligned with your God-given assignment, join me in the Boutique Practice Bootcamp. It’s just $17, and in 5 days you’ll walk away with clarity, a plan, and a business model you can actually sustain.

boutiquepractices.com/bootcamp

💬 Apply for the Boutique Practice Mentor Mind – One-on-one coaching + community for Christian women in healthcare who want to grow profitable, faith-led practices. Apply Here

📲 Let’s Connect: Email: hello@boutiquepractices.com

If this episode encouraged you, please leave a review — your words help other Christian women in healthcare find the strategies and encouragement they’ve been praying for.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the demands of your healthcare practice, wondering if you’re doing enough or if you’re truly managing it all?

As healthcare providers, we often carry an immense weight on our shoulders—our patients depend on us, our practices need our attention, and our families count on us.

In the midst of this whirlwind, there’s a silent struggle that many of us face but seldom discuss: anxiety.

For a long time, I thought of myself as a high achiever, thriving on busyness and productivity.

If I was moving, I believed I was making progress.

But underneath that façade, I was avoiding the anxiety and fear that simmered just below the surface.

I realized that anxiety often manifests in ways we don’t expect.

It may not always look like panic; sometimes, it reveals itself through overcommitting, people-pleasing, or simply trying to maintain control in the chaos.

I’ve come to recognize that this persistent drive can push us toward a breaking point, making it essential to take a step back.

That’s where the idea of rest comes in.

Recently, I’ve felt a profound urge to pause and reflect—a nudge from God, reminding me that rest is not a luxury; it’s a necessity.

As I prepare for a sabbatical to recharge, I invite you to consider whether you, too, might be called to take a break.

Are you constantly pouring out without refilling your own cup?

Have you been pushing through the noise, neglecting your own needs?

Let’s explore together how recognizing the signs of anxiety can lead us to the restorative rest we all need to navigate the demands of our practices and lives.

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