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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
  • 191. How Building a Group Practice Created Freedom with Julia Nepini
    Nov 12 2025

    Building a group practice isn’t just about scaling your business; it’s about creating freedom. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Julia Nepini about how she built her thriving group practice from the ground up and learned to confidently step away, travel the world, and still keep everything running smoothly. Julia shares how she moved from burnout to balance and what it really takes to delegate, trust your team, and embrace the CEO role.

    In This Episode, We Explore…

    • How Julia transitioned from solo therapist to group practice owner.
    • The moment she knew she could step away and still generate income.
    • Overcoming burnout and finding balance as a business owner and mom.
    • How travel, retreats, and speaking opportunities became part of her business.
    • Why delegation and trust are key to freedom in private practice.

    Connect with Julia:
    Website: https://www.compassionatecounselingcompany.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassionateconsultingcompany/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-nepini-licsw-29a7b5215/

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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/

    Connect with me:

    • www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
    • www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
    • www.thetravelingtherapist.com

    The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

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

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

    Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

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    25 mins
  • 190. The Secret to Growing a Thriving Private Pay Practice with Jessica Harris
    Nov 5 2025

    Ever wondered how to create a thriving private pay practice that gives you freedom, flexibility, and the chance to travel the world? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Jessica Harris, a single mom and therapist who went from barely getting by after grad school to building (and selling!) a successful private practice. Now, she runs a coaching business teaching other therapists how to find cash pay clients and create the lives they dream about.

    Jessica shares her journey from working in agencies to launching her own business, traveling with her daughter, and discovering that mindset and strategy go hand in hand when it comes to success.

    In This Episode, We Explore…

    • How Jessica transitioned from agency work to her own private pay practice.
    • The steps she used to attract consistent cash pay clients.
    • Scaling from solo practice to group practice and eventually selling it.
    • Building a coaching business that helps therapists grow their income.
    • Balancing travel, business, and motherhood as a single mom.

    Connect with Jessica:
    Website: https://www.empoweringtherapists.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweringtherapists
    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/privatepaytherapy

    _____________________

    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:

    • www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
    • www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
    • www.thetravelingtherapist.com

    The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

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

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

    Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

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    26 mins
  • 189. Worldschooling and Therapy on the Road with Fightress Aaron
    Oct 29 2025

    Balancing a therapy practice, parenting, and full-time travel might sound impossible, but for Fightress Aaron, it's a way of life. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with her about how her family turned a spontaneous nine-day trip to Portugal into nine unforgettable weeks, and how that experience launched their worldschooling journey.

    We dive into the realities of raising and educating three kids on the road, running a therapy practice from anywhere, and creating a remote-friendly coworking space for clinicians. Fightress shares so many gold nuggets about flexible living, family connection, and building a business that supports your freedom.

    In This Episode, We Explore…

    • How a spontaneous trip to Portugal sparked a worldschooling journey.
    • Traveling with kids while homeschooling and running a therapy practice.
    • Building a HIPAA-compliant coworking space for therapists.
    • Tools for staying connected abroad (including Airalo and Spectrum Mobile).
    • The difference between homeschooling and worldschooling.

    Connect with Fightress:
    New Beginnings Counseling - https://www.nbcounselingllc.com
    Wellness Oasis​ Pike Road - https://www.wellnessoasispikeroad.com
    Homeschooling Conference - https://inspiredcalgary.com/speakers/

    _____________________

    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:

    • www.instagram.com/thetravelingtherapist_kym
    • www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
    • www.thetravelingtherapist.com

    The Traveling Therapist Podcast is Sponsored by:

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

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

    Sessions Health: Built for traveling therapists with global EHR access, clean interface, and therapist-friendly pricing at just $39/month. www.sessionshealth.com/kym

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    32 mins
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