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Selling the Couch is the podcast for aspiring and current mental health private practitioners. Psychologist Melvin Varghese interviews successful therapists about the business side of privat...
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Do therapist websites still matter in the age of AI? With platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Google AI Search, social media, and online directo...

Are therapists quietly leaving social media… on purpose? In today’s episode, we explore a growing shift: not burnout, but intentional withdr...

What does it actually look like to market your work… without losing your humanity? In today’s episode of Selling the Couch , I’m joined by S...

Is AI actually giving us more freedom… or just more to do? In this episode, I reflect on something I’ve been noticing lately, both in my own...

If you’ve been told to “just start a blog” to grow your private practice and be seen online, but you’re now wondering if AI has made that ad...

After 11 years, 400+ episodes, and nearly 2 million downloads, I thought I understood what drives podcast growth. Then I saw the data, and i...

Today’s encore is covering creating and selling an E-Course. Since creating Healthcasters, I’ve definitely made many mistakes that I’m happy...

If there is one thing I’ve learned as a small business owner, it’s that it takes courage to show up imperfect. We want so badly to be perfec...

We use video for meetings, live sessions, live-streaming, and other content, so it’s important to have the best quality possible. Michael Ro...

Since the beginning of this podcast in 2015, I’ve thought a lot about how I can use YouTube to maximize the impact of STC. I’ve pondered man...

“If you build a great course, they’ll come.” I wish that were true. Over the past decade, both as a course creator (since 2015) and as a tea...

Most conversations about private practice are highlight reels. But what about the parts no one posts about? In today’s episode of Selling th...

Most podcasts never make a dollar. Not because the host isn’t talented. Not because their strategy is bad. But because they quit too soon, o...

In this deeply honest and practical conversation, I’m joined by fellow clinician and creative coach TJ Walsh as we explore what it means to...

In today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic many therapists and thoughtful professionals wrestle with: the pressure to be seen on social med...

AI can be an incredible tool to save time, boost creativity, and streamline your content, but how do you use it without losing your authenti...

Whether you're in grad school for psychology, counseling, social work—or mentoring someone who is—this episode is for you. After 20+ years i...

What is emotional fitness, and why is it more important than ever for therapists, helpers, and quiet leaders? In this episode of Selling the...

Melvin kicks off Season 11 of Selling the Couch with a powerful and timely conversation on how therapists and online educators can AI-proof...

Today’s show is a coaching call about online courses and the imposter syndrome that sneaks in with fear and doubt. Join us to learn more! Ou...

Many clinicians are left wondering if their best work lies in the clinical field or the coaching/consulting arena. I’ve felt this dilemma my...

Today’s topic is a fascinating one for me. As therapists, we are wired for stories, but telling an effective story online is a struggle for...

I’ve been focused on building a life around my family and self-care rather than fitting those things around a career. I’ve learned that ther...

Our Featured Guest for today’s call: Heather McKenzie, LCMHCS Heather McKenzie came through Online Course School as a beta student back in t...

Today’s episode takes a closer look at a major passion of mine: online courses. Let’s talk about the important questions to ask–and answer–b...

The perfect recipe for burnout is to work in a caring profession, be a slave to perfectionism, and neglect your needs. As clinicians, we rea...

Here we are at the last episode of 2025, our 10th year of the podcast. For the last episode of the year, I usually try to focus on reflectio...

What does it mean to have an “anti-racist practice”? With all the changes taking place regarding DEI and the current US political climate, t...

This session is the second part of a series called “Podcasting for Therapists.” You can check out the first part of the series on launching...

Today’s session is about shutting down your private practice, which is an inevitable step in the journey for many therapists. The two main o...

Today’s session is all about designing a therapist-friendly course that actually gets finished. This is the third in our series, The Therapi...

This is the 400th episode of Selling the Couch! It is truly surreal to think back to 2015 and the show’s humble beginnings; reaching this mi...

Today’s topic strikes fear into the hearts of many clinicians. We are talking about branding, not in the sales-y way that feels icky, but wi...

Today’s solo episode is the second of a three-part series we call The Therapist’s Path to a Successful Online Course. Today’s focus is on wh...

Welcome to our fall season of new episodes! After a busy summer of family time and travel, I’m excited to be back with you on the podcast. T...

Today’s session is a conversation about how to navigate guest appearances on podcasts. Whether you have future aspirations to launch a podca...

If you have ever considered creating an online course, or if you are already a course creator, you have probably thought a lot about marketi...

Today’s session is about leaving psychotherapy for coaching. This transition is one that many therapist colleagues have made, and the realit...

Today’s session is a coaching call, and our main focus is on a struggle that many course creators face. When you are an expert in your cours...

Today’s session is all about rebranding. We are taking a behind-the-scenes look at how different circumstances might affect the business you...

Many therapists have created online courses or have thought about creating an online course. It’s one of the best ways to increase your visi...

Today’s session is in response to a frequent question about optimizing your LinkedIn profile. I don’t pretend to be a LinkedIn expert, but I...

Creating an affiliate program for your online course can make a huge difference in your sales, but there are important things to consider. B...

If you've ever thought about starting a podcast but felt overwhelmed by the idea of keeping it up long-term, this episode is for you! Whethe...

How do you know if your idea for an online course is a good one? Today’s session kicks off a three-part series about online courses and how...

Many therapists have created online courses or have thought about creating an online course. It’s one of the best ways to increase your visi...

Many of us have thought about creating continuing education courses and wondered how the process works and what factors are involved. Who be...

Here we are, all set for the final episode of 2024. We will fill the next few weeks with replays of popular episodes and be back in 2025 wit...

Today’s topic is at the heart of the Quiet Builder philosophy. The question is, “How do we design a business that supports our lives, not sw...

Today’s session focuses on therapy work with men who struggle with “nice guy syndrome.” If you aren’t familiar with the term or wonder how t...
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