The Traveling Therapist Podcast

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.

  1. 205. How EMDR Intensives Transform Therapy with Carolyn Solo

    1D AGO

    205. How EMDR Intensives Transform Therapy with Carolyn Solo

    Are you feeling burned out by the traditional weekly therapy model? EMDR intensives might be the solution you didn’t know you were looking for. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Carolyn Solo about how EMDR intensives completely transformed her practice, her income, and her quality of life. What started as a personal crisis and professional burnout turned into a powerful, flexible therapy model that delivers faster results for clients and more freedom for therapists. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the 53-minute session model or wondered how to create more time and income flexibility in your practice, this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible. In This Episode, We Explore… How Carolyn shifted from a traditional caseload to a three-day, 15-hour EMDR intensive model.Why EMDR intensives can reduce therapist burnout and improve client outcomes.The power of niching down, especially working with parents of neurodivergent kids.How to structure referrals so you are seen as an asset, not competition.The mindset shifts needed to confidently charge high ticket fees for intensive work.Connect with Carolyn: The EMDR Intensive Practice Formula: https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/emdr-intensive-practice-formula/ EMDR Intensive Client Workbook (Free): https://stan.store/futuretemplateparent/p/get-theemdr-intensive-client-workbook-today Five Things You Can Do This Week to Book Your First Intensive (Free): https://stan.store/futuretemplateparent/p/getfive-things-you-can-do-to-book-first-intensive The Future Template Parent Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-template-parent-emdr-intensive-tips-foremdr/id1690348053 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/futuretemplateparent/ Future Template Parent website: https://www.futuretemplateparent.com/ _____________________ 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

    28 min
  2. 204. Getting Licensed in Canada as a Therapist with Sienna Forest

    FEB 11

    204. Getting Licensed in Canada as a Therapist with Sienna Forest

    This is one of those topics that comes up constantly in The Traveling Therapist Facebook group, especially for clinicians who feel pulled beyond the borders of the US. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Sienna Forest to talk about what getting licensed in Canada as a therapist actually looks like in real life. Sienna is a US-based therapist who’s been living a nomadic lifestyle between the US and British Columbia, and she’s currently navigating licensure, visas, and permanent residence in Canada. She shares what she’s learned so far, what’s been harder than expected, and what she really wishes she had known before starting this process. In This Episode, We Explore… How Sienna transitioned from traditional therapy into a traveling therapy lifestyle.What it’s like working virtually from Canada while staying licensed in the US.The steps involved in getting licensed in British Columbia through the BCACC.Why visas, permanent residence, and licensure can create a frustrating “catch-22”.What therapists should consider before pursuing licensure in Canada.Mentioned in this episode: The NOC code for therapists is 41301:https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/OaSIS/OaSISOccProfile?GocTemplateCulture=en-CA&code=41301.00&version=2023.0The English language test you are required to take for permanent residency:https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-test.htmlEducational credential assessment you need to obtain to prove degree equivalency:https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/education-assessment.htmlComprehensive ranking system breakdown:https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/servi_____________________ 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

    33 min
  3. 203. Becoming a Location Independent Therapist with Tara Wells

    FEB 4

    203. Becoming a Location Independent Therapist with Tara Wells

    Sometimes it takes stepping far outside your normal routine to realize what you actually want your life to look like. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with returning guest Tara Wells to talk about how a trip through Asia completely shifted her perspective on work, travel, and possibility. As we talk, Tara shares how her experiences in India, Vietnam, and Thailand reshaped her vision of becoming a location independent therapist, and why Bangkok unexpectedly tied Mexico City as her favorite place in the world. We also dig into what it means to release rigid plans, trust what feels grounding, and build a therapy business that supports movement instead of limiting it. In This Episode, We Explore… How Tara’s Asia trip changed her perspective on becoming a location independent therapist.Why some places feel grounding in a way others just don’t.Letting go of long-term plans and giving yourself permission to change your mind.Tara’s path toward Canadian citizenship and why it matters to her.Moving beyond one-to-one therapy through speaking, masterminds, and entrepreneurship.Connect with Tara: Finish Line Mindset: https://www.finishlinemindset.com/ The Unpacked Mastermind: https://www.theunpackedmastermind.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finishlinemindset/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@finishlinemindset _____________________ 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

    28 min
  4. 202. How Therapists Can Create Passive Income Through CE Courses with Justin Montgomery

    JAN 28

    202. How Therapists Can Create Passive Income Through CE Courses with Justin Montgomery

    If you’ve ever felt burned out seeing client after client and wondered how passive income could fit into your therapy career, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Justin Montgomery to talk about how therapists and other healthcare professionals can step beyond the one-to-one model and build passive income through continuing education courses. Justin shares his journey from burnout as a nurse practitioner to building multiple businesses, including a highly successful CE course company. We talk honestly about what it really takes to build passive income, what works, what doesn’t, and how therapists can start thinking like entrepreneurs without losing their professional integrity. In This Episode, We Explore… Why relying solely on one-to-one client work leads to burnout and income ceilings.What passive income actually looks like in a CE course business (and what it doesn’t).How developing a strong value proposition is the foundation of a successful CE course.The difference between CE courses people take just to renew a license and courses that truly transform careers.How therapists can launch a CE course before accreditation and add CE credits later.The pros and cons of building a CE course business, including marketing, tech, and scalability.Why memberships and evergreen courses create long-term, recurring passive income.Connect with Justin: Pro Course Start: http://procoursestart.com/podcasts/traveling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procoursestart25/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/procoursestart/ _____________________ 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

    39 min
  5. 201. Life as a Traveling Therapist with Chronic Illness with Dr. Sally Riggs

    JAN 21

    201. Life as a Traveling Therapist with Chronic Illness with Dr. Sally Riggs

    Chronic Illness can completely change how you work, travel, and live, especially when your career depends on showing up for others. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Sally Riggs to talk about what it really looks like to build a traveling therapist lifestyle while living with chronic illness and long COVID. We talk honestly about burnout, restructuring your business, creating flexibility through telehealth, and how Sally built a travel advising side hustle that supports both her health and her love of travel. In This Episode, We Explore… How Sally transitioned from traditional therapy roles to a fully remote private practice.Living and traveling with chronic illness and long COVID while running a business.Why restructuring her practice was essential for protecting her nervous system and health.How becoming a travel advisor created a portable income stream outside one-to-one therapy.What accessible and chronic-illness-aware travel planning actually looks like in real life.Connect with Dr. Sally: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sallyriggs/ If you have any psychosis patients to refer: https://www.nyccbtp.com Free Webinar: What You Don't Know You Don't Know About Psychosis: https://event.webinarjam.com/0oxmo/register/8m05miy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sallyriggs Travel advisor profile: https://www.foratravel.com/advisor/sally-riggs _____________________ 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

    44 min
  6. 200. Social Media Marketing Made Easier with Jenna Harding

    JAN 14

    200. Social Media Marketing Made Easier with Jenna Harding

    Social media marketing can feel overwhelming, especially for therapists who were taught not to self-promote. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with social media expert Jenna Harding to talk about why social media marketing does not have to be perfect, polished, or complicated to actually work. We dig into why authenticity matters more than ever, how imperfect content can outperform polished posts, and how therapists can use social media marketing to get in front of the right clients without burning out or overthinking every post. If social media has felt intimidating, frustrating, or just exhausting, this conversation will help you rethink how you show up and make it feel a whole lot easier. In This Episode, We Explore… Why social media marketing works better when you show up as yourself.How imperfect, unpolished content often performs better than “perfect” posts.Simple ways to use B-roll content without overthinking what to post.Why engagement, even imperfect or unexpected engagement, helps your content reach more people.How taking small, manageable steps can help therapists get started on social media marketing without feeling paralyzed.Connect with Jenna: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jennaspaige/ Website https://magicmarketingmachine.com/ Mentioned in this episode: FREE TRAINING FOR SERVICE-BASED BUSINESS OWNERS to get CLIENTS from Instagram without wasting hours glued to your phone https://insurancebillingtelehealth--parkdale-republic.thrivecart.com/magic-marketing-machine-program/67818541e8d40/ _____________________ 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

    32 min
  7. 199. Google Ads for Therapists: What Actually Works with John Sanders

    JAN 7

    199. Google Ads for Therapists: What Actually Works with John Sanders

    If marketing your practice feels overwhelming or like you’re just throwing money at things that don’t work, Google Ads might be something you’ve considered but never fully understood. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Google Ads specialist John Sanders to talk through what Google Ads actually are, why so many therapists lose money trying to manage them on their own, and what really makes them effective for therapy practices. We dig into common mistakes therapists make, how Google can quietly drain your budget if you’re not careful, and how to tell whether an agency is truly helping your business or just asking you to spend more. This episode is all about clarity, transparency, and using Google Ads in a way that actually supports your practice. In This Episode, We Explore… What Google Ads are and how they differ from social media advertising.Why Google Ads can be especially risky for therapists who try to DIY them.Common Google Ads traps that waste money without bringing in clients.How to tell if your Google Ads are generating real leads, not just clicks.What kind of ad budget therapists should realistically expect.Why clarity around online therapy and specialization matters so much.When it makes sense to start, pause, or scale Google Ads as a solo practitioner or group practice.Connect with John: Website https://www.revkey.com/podcasts _____________________ 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

    28 min
  8. 198. Turning Wanderlust into a Travel Blog Business with Isabel Leong

    12/31/2025

    198. Turning Wanderlust into a Travel Blog Business with Isabel Leong

    If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s actually possible to make money doing something you love, this conversation will really open your eyes. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Isabel Leong to talk about how a deep love for travel slowly turned into a full-time career. Isabel shares the real behind-the-scenes of building her blog over more than a decade, what it took to turn it into a sustainable travel blog business, and why SEO has been the long-game strategy that allowed her to travel full-time for years. We also dive into slow travel, digital nomad life, and the personal growth that comes from exploring the world solo. In This Episode, We Explore… How Isabel turned a passion for travel into a long-term travel blog business.What it actually takes to grow and monetize a travel blog over time.Why SEO has been the most effective and sustainable strategy for her business.The difference between fast travel and slow travel, and why she prefers slowing down.How solo travel and digital nomad life shaped her confidence and worldview.Connect with Isabel: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/belaroundtheworld_ | https://www.instagram.com/isabel.leong_ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/belaroundtheworld/ X https://x.com/belardtheworld YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/Belaroundtheworld _____________________ 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

    36 min
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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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  • Creator
    Kym Tolson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Traveling Therapist Podcast
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