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The Traveling Therapist Podcast

The Traveling Therapist Podcast

By: Kym Tolson
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Hi, I'm Kym Tolson, and I'm the traveling therapist. It's my passion to teach therapists how to navigate online private practices and multiple income streams so they can travel the world. I'm a digital nomad. With a virtual insurance based private therapy practice and a multi six figure coaching business. I'm obsessed with entrepreneurship and developing tools that can help therapists live an adventurous lifestyle. In this podcast, I will discuss my journey as a digital nomad. I'll chat with other traveling therapists and help you navigate the complexities of running an online insurance based practice. I'm so glad to have you with me on this journey.

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Episodes
  • 173. Scaling a Private Practice While Traveling with Dr. Elizabeth Carr
    Jul 9 2025

    Ever wonder how you could run a successful therapy business while living life on the road? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Dr. Elizabeth Carr, founder and CEO of Kentlands Psychotherapy, about scaling a private practice from anywhere, even an Airstream camper. Elizabeth shares how her practice grew from a solo venture into a thriving team of over 20 clinicians, all while she and her husband embraced a full-time travel lifestyle with their dog Riley and cat Atticus.

    She breaks down the mindset shifts, leadership changes, and contingency planning that helped her transition from full-time clinician to full-time CEO. If you're dreaming of scaling your business, creating flexibility, and maybe even selling it one day, this episode is packed with insight.

    In This Episode, We Explore…

    • How Dr. Carr transitioned from Navy psychologist to group practice owner
    • Why she restructured her role to support a travel lifestyle
    • The steps to moving from clinician to full-time leadership
    • Planning for continuity and legacy in your therapy business
    • Her strategy for staying clinically active without burnout

    Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Carr:
    Website - https://www.kentlandspsychotherapy.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/KentlandsPsychotherapy/
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KentlandsPsychotherapy/
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drelizabethcarr

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    Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
    ➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

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    Connect with me:

    • Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym
    • The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
    • The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:
      www.thetravelingtherapist.com

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    Sponsored by Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! https://heyberries.com/therapists

    Sponsored by Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym

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    31 mins
  • 172. Secrets to a Thriving Faith-Based Private Practice with Whitney Owens
    Jul 2 2025

    Ever wonder how to build a thriving faith-based private practice that lets you travel, lead, and grow without burning out? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Whitney Owens, group practice owner and founder of Wise Practice Consulting. Whitney shares how she integrates travel into her consulting work, hosts in-person summits, and helps other faith-based practice owners scale sustainably.

    We dive into her all-private-pay group practice model, how she trains staff to convert inquiries into clients, and why your intake process might be losing you money. She also opens up about therapist mindset blocks around money and how she overcame them to create a business that aligns with her faith, family, and mission.

    In This Episode, We Explore…

    • How Whitney blends travel with faith-based consulting
    • What really happens at the Wise Practice Summit
    • Systems for converting private pay clients effectively
    • Training staff to talk about insurance and build trust
    • Creating sustainable income through consulting and membership models

    Connect with Whitney:
    Website - https://www.wisepracticeconsulting.com/
    Wise Practice Podcast - https://www.wisepracticeconsulting.com/wise-practice-podcast
    Wise Practice Summit - https://www.wisepracticeconsulting.com/summit-2025

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    Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
    ➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

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    Connect with me:

    • Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym
    • The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
    • The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:
      www.thetravelingtherapist.com

    _____________________

    Sponsored by Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! https://heyberries.com/therapists

    Sponsored by Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym

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    30 mins
  • 171. What it Truly Means to Worldschool as a Therapist with Olivia Baylor
    Jun 25 2025

    Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world with your family while running a thriving therapy business? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Olivia Baylor, a therapist and founder of My Mental Health University, about what it truly means to worldschool as a therapist and how global travel has shaped both her personal life and clinical work.

    Olivia shares how road-tripping during the pandemic sparked a love for travel and opened her eyes to the powerful role culture plays in therapy. From her time in Cuba to launching CE courses focused on current societal issues, Olivia shows how travel can deepen our understanding of human behavior. She also breaks down what worldschooling looks like in real life and gives practical tips for parents who want to blend education with exploration.

    In This Episode, We Explore…

    • How the pandemic led Olivia to combine therapy and travel
    • The impact of cultural immersion on her therapeutic lens
    • Creating CE trainings through her platform, My Mental Health University
    • Real-life advice for parents curious about worldschooling
    • Why travel can be a tool for personal and professional growth


    Connect with Olivia:
    Before I Do Book: https://amzn.to/3Z4S98E
    Newsletter Sign-Up: https://app.encharge.io/public/view-form/3e1c5611-a394-4e89-b7b6-632be858c59f
    Course Registration Waitlist: https://app.encharge.io/public/view-form/3cdcbf80-70ee-462f-bac0-5efccf919388
    Website: https://www.mymhuniversity.com/
    Collaborate with Me (Trainers/Speakers): https://app.encharge.io/public/view-form/4cda11d9-e65c-42e4-8fa6-7e849e905b75
    Submit a Resource for Inclusion: https://app.encharge.io/public/view-form/4cda11d9-e65c-42e4-8fa6-7e849e905b75
    Discount Code Access (50% Off) for immigration evaluation training: https://mentalhealthuniversity.thrivecart.com/immigration-evaluation-training/?coupon=TRAVELLIFE2025

    _____________________

    Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected!
    ➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/

    _____________________

    Connect with me:

    • Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym
    • The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
    • The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:
      www.thetravelingtherapist.com

    _____________________

    Sponsored by Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! https://heyberries.com/therapists

    Sponsored by Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym

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    37 mins

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