EP. 285 Who Benefits When Therapists Stay Small?

In this episode, I unpack a pattern that shows up across many therapy communities but rarely gets named directly. Therapists who are highly trained and capable still find themselves holding back. They hesitate to speak, question their own experience, and worry about stepping outside of unspoken expectations. I break down how invisible rules, status policing, and learned helplessness shape this dynamic, and why so many practitioners end up feeling like they’re not ready yet. We also look at how money shaming and crab bucket mentality keep therapists from building confident, sustainable practices, and who benefits when that continues. This episode challenges you to think critically about the environments you’re participating in and what changes when you stop waiting for permission and start trusting your skills. **This podcast is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation with an appropriate medical professional. We make no representations as to any physical, emotional, or mental health benefits that may be derived from listening to our podcast. Likewise, we do not make any representations or guarantees as to any possible income, business growth, additional clients, or any other earnings or growth benefits that may be derived from our podcast. Any testimonials, examples, or other results presented are the experiences of one client. We do not represent or guarantee you will achieve the same or similar results. You understand and agree you are solely responsible for any decisions you make from the information provided.** The MFR Coach’s Podcast includes affiliate links in its show notes. This means we may earn a commission if you click on or make purchases via the links in our show notes.

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EP. 285 Who Benefits When Therapists Stay Small? is an episode from The MFR Coach’s Podcast w/Heather Hammell, Life + Business Coach for Myofascial Release Therapists by Heather Hammell.

This episode is 14:20 long.

This episode was published on Mar 30, 2026.

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