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• Episode 155: The Future of Therapy Billing: Inside Mentaya with CEO Maria Lulo 01.07.2026 38min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I interviewed Maria Lulo, CEO of Mentaya, about how the platform helps private pay therapists manage insurance reimbursements, streamline billing, and support longer therapy sessions. We explore the origins of Mentaya, its impact on therapists' practices, and practical tips for billing longer sessions and multiple appointments. Maria shares ...
• Episode 154: How to Successfully Transition to EMDR Intensives 24.06.2026 16min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I discuss transitioning to an intensive therapy model for EMDR practitioners, covering mindset shifts, clinical strategies, marketing, and business growth. Perfect for therapists considering a structural change to their practice to reduce burnout and increase impact. Topics covered: Introduction to the Intensive ModelUnderstanding the Inte...
• Episode 153: EMDR, Entrepreneurship, and Motherhood with Carly Costello 17.06.2026 40min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I interview Carly Costello. Carly is an EMDR therapist, EMDR consultant, and founder of The Counseling Nook which is a small group practice in West Virginia. EMDR with Carly is her consultation business where she helps therapists build confidence using EMDR therapy in real sessions. Through consultation, training, and digital resources, Carl...
• Episode 152: Behind the Scenes of a coaching call - Using R-TEP in EMDR Intensives 10.06.2026 27min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this episode, I share an excerpt from a live coaching intensive with Jessica, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how I structure EMDR intensives using an R-TEP-informed framework. Topics covered: An overview of one-to-one coaching and consultation offeringsThe structure of a three-day EMDR intensiveHow client workbooks are used to prepare for in...
• Episode 151: The Networking Formula Behind Consistent Therapy Clients 03.06.2026 20min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this special episode, I discussed the importance of networking for private practice therapists, especially those offering high-ticket intensives. Human connection, local referral networks, and strategic outreach are essential for building a steady stream of clients. I debunk the myths that a social media presence and a strong website alone are...
• Episode 150: 3 Years In: 12 Lessons That Changed My Podcast, Business & Life 27.05.2026 24min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In this special episode, I reflect on three years of podcasting, sharing 12 key lessons learned, major changes, and ambitious goals for the future. Discussing the importance of consistency, strategic support, vulnerability, and community building in growing a successful podcast and business. Topics covered: Celebrating Three Years of PodcastingKey Lessons ...
• Episode 149: When You Feel Like Burning It All Down (I Did - And Here's What I Did) 20.05.2026 23min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I share my recent journey through a tumultuous period in my business, marked by social unrest, professional setbacks, and personal challenges. I take you through how I navigated the danger of burnout and found renewed purpose - and how my business is doing better than ever. Topics covered: Navigating Turbulent Times: Personal and...
• Episode 148: Optimizing Your Intensives Practice: SEO, AIO, & Growth Strategies for Therapists with Amanda Buduris, Ph.D. 13.05.2026 42min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interview Amanda Buduris, Ph.D. who is a licensed psychologist and business coach based in the Pacific Northwest. After building a thriving private practice centered around therapy intensives, she scaled back her clinical work while growing a coaching business that has generated over $1 million in just 3.5 years. Amanda didn’t achieve t...
• Episode 147: Therapists Shouldn’t Charge That Much… Or Should They? 06.05.2026 18min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I share my personal experience with social media backlash for charging premium prices for therapy intensives. I touch on the internal and external challenges therapists face regarding fee setting, visibility, and judgment, providing insights on how to handle criticism and stay true to your business values. Topics covered: Introduction t...
• Episode 146: Inside Therapy Intensives: EMDR, IFS & somatic, nervous-system-based with Yesim Saldivia 29.04.2026 49min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interview Yesim Saldivia (Yish) who is a holistic trauma therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. She helps adults make sense of patterns like people-pleasing, hyper-independence, and feeling “high-functioning” on the outside but overwhelmed underneath. Her work integrates EMDR, IFS, inner child work, and somatic, nerv...
• Episode 145: How To Restructure Your Practice: Structuring Schedules & Client Transitions - Part 2 22.04.2026 26min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, it is part 2 where I discuss how therapists can transition from traditional weekly sessions to an intensive practice model. I share practical strategies for restructuring schedules, managing client transitions, and maintaining sustainability while enhancing clinical depth and work-life balance. Topics covered: Introduction to EMDR Inten...
• Episode 144: How To Restructure Your Practice: The Three-Day EMDR Intensive Model, Pricing & Client Fit- Part 1 15.04.2026 27min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss how therapists can effectively transition to offering intensives in their practice, focusing on intensive structure, scheduling, pricing, and client fit. The episode highlights the importance of clear policies and the three-day intensive model for optimal client outcomes and practice sustainability. Topics covered: Introductio...
• Episode 143: From Expertise to Authority: SEO & AEO Strategies for Therapists with Brent Gairy 08.04.2026 46min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interview Brent Gairy. Brent is a marketing strategist and founder of Gairy Consulting, where he helps founders and growing businesses turn their expertise into authority through SEO, AEO, and structured marketing systems. Acting as a fractional CMO, Brent focuses on building clear messaging, high converting websites, and content ...
• Episode 142: Using Podcast Guesting to Expand Your EMDR Practice 01.04.2026 21min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss how EMDR therapists can leverage guesting on podcasts to expand their professional network, attract clients, and promote their services effectively. I share practical tips on pitching, preparing, and maximizing podcast appearances for growth. Topics covered: Introduction to Podcast Guesting as a Marketing StrategyBenefits of P...
• Episode 141: EMDRIA Consultant Standards Explained - Part 2 25.03.2026 39min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss newly released EMDRIA consultant standards, exploring their core principles, expectations, and the importance of cultural humility in consultation. The practice expectations for EMDR consultants, focusing on the distinctions between supervision and consultation, the roles and responsibilities during certification and training, a...
• Episode 140: How I Run My 90 Minute Intakes (REPLAY) 18.03.2026 26min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am your host, Carolyn Solo. Today's episode responds to a question I got from an EMDR therapist who is dipping their toe into the world of intensives. This therapist wanted to know how to structure the initial 90 minute intake session, prior to the first intensive day. The intensive structure I use is a 90 minute intake call, followed by 3 4 hour int...
• Episode 139: EMDR Certification and Consultation Standards Explained - Part 1 11.03.2026 21min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss my journey to becoming an EMDR consultant, the updated standards for certification, and practical advice for therapists considering this path. Topics covered: Updated EMDR consultant standardsPathway to certification and consultationResources and support for EMDR consultantsBenefits of becoming an EMDR consultant ...
• Episode 138: Balancing Caregiving and Professional Growth as a EMDR Therapist 04.03.2026 22min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I discuss the challenges of balancing caregiving responsibilities with professional growth as an EMDR therapist. The importance of recognizing personal limitations and finding alternative ways to grow professionally, such as through virtual networking and marketing strategies. Topics covered: The Burden of Caregiving and Professio...
• Episode 137: EMDR Intensives For Neurodivergent Clients and Neurodivergent Clinicians, with Liz Zhou 25.02.2026 41min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! In today's episode, I interview Liz Zhou, a neurodivergent therapist who shares her journey from her early interest in psychology as an undergraduate, to her international work that gave her a deep appreciation for all of the many ways that people heal, to becoming a therapist specializing in nervous system intensives, particularly for neurodivergent individ...
• Episode 136: Charging $5K+ for EMDR Intensives: What Sets Top Therapists Apart - (REPLAY) 18.02.2026 23min

  Enjoyed this episode? Send me a text with your biggest takeaway! Welcome back for another episode of the Future Template Parent Podcast! I am your host, Carolyn Solo. In today's episode we revisit a popular episode from the podcast archives - Charging $5K+ for EMDR Intensives: What Sets Top Therapists Apart. I discuss the key differences between therapists who successfully charge 5K and above for EMDR intensives and those who do not, the importance of understanding one's motivation for offeri...