The Business of Caring Podcast

Alyssa Snow Callahan
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The Business of Caring Podcast is a vulnerable and honest space curated for dietitians, therapists, and other caring professionals and business owners in the weight inclusive space. This podcast will share stories, insights, and wisdom from myself and guest experts who are living the day to day helping kick the butt of diet culture, while getting our butts kicked in the roller coaster of entrepreneurship. Turn up the volume, get cozy, and get ready to feel so heard, validated, and inspired in your career.

  1. 07/14/2025

    28. Not Sure When to Start Your Private Practice? Listen to This First

    Thinking about private practice but not sure if you’re ready? In this episode, Alyssa shares how to assess your readiness for launching a private  practice - and it’s not just based on your clinical experience! We discuss the importance of knowing your requirements in practice, setting boundaries, and finding ongoing support through supervision, coaching, and your business community.  Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you! Links: Check out our FREE Counseling Tips Sign up for Gusto Sign up for Simple Practice *May contain Affiliate Links* Follow Alyssa on Instagram. Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at businessofcaringpod@gmail.com.

    27 min

  2. 07/07/2025

    27. Rethinking Scope, Self-Disclosure, and Authenticity with Vaughn Darst, RD

    In this episode, Alyssa speaks with Vaughn Darst, a Registered Dietitian specializing in treating fat, neurodiverse, queer, transgender, and non-binary clients with eating disorders. Vaughn delves into his journey to become a dietitian and how his lived experience informs his practice. We explore the nuance of practicing within our scope and how to expand our scope through continuous learning, supervision, and collaboration. Vaughn emphasizes the value of strategic self-disclosure and maintaining therapeutic boundaries while providing gender-affirming care.  Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you! Links: Check out Vaughn’s Instagram and Website Watch Vaughn’s TEDx Talk here Sign up for Gusto Sign up for Simple Practice *May contain Affiliate Links* Follow Alyssa on Instagram. The River Model ArticleA Clinician's Guide to Gender-Affirming CareCheck out our FREE Counseling TipsEmail us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at businessofcaringpod@gmail.com.

    50 min

  3. 06/30/2025

    26. Discovery Calls: Say Less, Convert More

    In this episode, Alyssa delves into the pros and cons of offering discovery calls in private practice. She shares tips for setting boundaries, converting calls into client sessions, and handling objections and rejections. She also discusses alternatives to discovery calls (or at least ways to minimize answering the same questions again and again). Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you! Links: Check out our FREE Counseling Tips Sign up for Gusto Sign up for Simple Practice *May contain Affiliate Links* Follow Alyssa on Instagram.Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at businessofcaringpod@gmail.com.

    36 min

  4. 06/23/2025

    25. What I’ve Learned from the Business Failures I Don’t Post About

    In this episode, Alyssa explores the uncomfortable yet important lessons from rejection and failure as business owners. Drawing from her own experiences, she shares insights on how to see setbacks as opportunities for learning and continuously improving your decision-making skills in your business.  Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you! Links: Check out our FREE Counseling Tips Sign up for Gusto Sign up for Simple Practice *May contain Affiliate Links* Follow Alyssa on Instagram.Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at businessofcaringpod@gmail.com.

    30 min

  5. 06/16/2025

    24. How I Talk to Clients Who Want to Lose Weight as a Weight-Inclusive Provider

    In this episode, Alyssa discusses the complex topic of working with clients who want to lose weight as a weight-inclusive eating disorder provider. We share tips on navigating these conversions up front to alleviate frustration for clinicians and clients. We also dive into the nuance of clients' goals for changing their body size, including the difference between weight loss and health-promoting behaviors, why we need to dig into clients’ intentions, and how to hold space for clients’ trauma caused by weight stigma. Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you! Links: Check out Bri’s Instagram and website Check out our FREE Counseling Tips Sign up for Gusto Sign up for Simple Practice *May contain Affiliate Links* Follow Alyssa on Instagram. Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at businessofcaringpod@gmail.com.

    31 min

  6. 06/09/2025

    23. Creating Content to Educate and Connect with Your Ideal Client with Ilona Varo, LMFT

    In this episode, Alyssa chats with Ilona Varo, an LA-based therapist whose work is based in mindfulness and somatic work for trauma healing. Ilona shares her career journey from the beauty and entertainment industry informed her choice to become a therapist specializing in women's health, body image, disordered eating, anxiety, and trauma. Ilona shares how she leverages her social media following to connect with and educate her audience and find her ideal clients.  Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you! Links: Follow Ilona on Instagram Check out Ilona’s website Check out our FREE Counseling Tips Sign up for Gusto Sign up for Simple Practice *May contain Affiliate Links* Follow Alyssa on Instagram.Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at businessofcaringpod@gmail.com.

    44 min

  7. 06/02/2025

    22. Mindset Shifts to Make You Money

    In this episode, Alyssa gives you a money mindset peptalk! She explores why so many of us struggle with negative feelings around asking for and earning money. She gives advice on setting appropriate rates, combating scarcity mindset, and reflecting on your own beliefs about money to keep it from holding you back. Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you! Links: Forbes: “Breaking The 1.9%: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Reach $1 M In Revenue” Forbes: “More Wealth In Women’s Hands Means Better Business Outcomes” Global Citizen: “10 Reasons Why Investing in Women and Girls is so Important” Check out our FREE Counseling Tips Sign up for Gusto Sign up for Simple Practice *May contain Affiliate Links* Follow Alyssa on Instagram.Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at businessofcaringpod@gmail.com.

    25 min

  8. 05/26/2025

    21. Building a Practice While Life Happens with Kathleen Meehan, RD

    In this episode, Alyssa is joined by Kathleen Meehan, MS, RD, who shares her journey working in hospitals and corporate wellness until building her virtual private practice as an anti-diet dietitian. She shares how she has navigated major life changes as a business owner, including a cross-country move and maternity leaves. She shares how she grew her Instagram following and is delving into the world of taking insurance. Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate you! Links: Follow Kathleen on Instagram Check out Kathleen’s website Check out our FREE Counseling Tips Sign up for Gusto Sign up for Simple Practice *May contain Affiliate Links* Follow Alyssa on Instagram. Email us with questions, cases, or topics you’d like us to discuss at businessofcaringpod@gmail.com.

    36 min
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The Business of Caring Podcast is a vulnerable and honest space curated for dietitians, therapists, and other caring professionals and business owners in the weight inclusive space. This podcast will share stories, insights, and wisdom from myself and guest experts who are living the day to day helping kick the butt of diet culture, while getting our butts kicked in the roller coaster of entrepreneurship. Turn up the volume, get cozy, and get ready to feel so heard, validated, and inspired in your career.

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