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. 213. What the LGBTQ+ Community Needs from Their Therapist with Eric Sullivan

    6D AGO

    213. What the LGBTQ+ Community Needs from Their Therapist with Eric Sullivan

    Creating a truly affirming space for the LGBTQ+ community starts before a client ever walks through your door. Most therapists have good intentions, but good intentions are not the same as knowing what to actually do. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Eric Sullivan, a proud queer therapist and founder of Proud Practice, who spent a year traveling the globe and came home with a renewed sense of purpose. From Argentina to Scandinavia to Southeast Asia, Eric experienced firsthand how differently the queer community is treated around the world, and it deepened his commitment to helping therapy practices become fully LGBTQ+ inclusive from the inside out. In This Episode, We Explore… How traveling solo for a year across four continents shaped Eric's mission to serve the LGBTQ+ community.What queer clients are looking for before they even book a session.Three practical steps therapists can take right now to signal safety and affirmation.Why asking about sexual orientation, gender identity, and pronouns in your intake is non-negotiable.How Eric's new training program and quiz at proudpractice.com/quiz helps practices assess and improve where they already are.Connect with Eric: Proud Practice affirming therapy quiz https://www.proudpractice.com/quiz Proud Counseling https://www.proudcounseling.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/proudpractice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/proudpractice 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_kymwww.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/www.thetravelingtherapist.comThe 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

    36 min
  2. 212. Using Humor in Therapy to Build Rapport and Break Through with Glenn Maloney

    APR 8

    212. Using Humor in Therapy to Build Rapport and Break Through with Glenn Maloney

    Most therapists crack a joke in session at some point, but very few have actually studied the clinical art of using humor in therapy. If you've ever wondered whether that offhand comment landed the right way, or held back because it felt too risky, this episode is going to change how you think about it. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Glenn Maloney, psychotherapist and author of Finding the Humor in Psychotherapy: A Primer on the Clinical Art of Joking with Your Clients. Glenn has presented on this topic everywhere from the Minnesota Psychological Association to the International Federation of Social Workers in Oslo, Norway, and he brings a genuinely fresh perspective on how humor fits into serious clinical work. In This Episode, We Explore… Why letting the client make the first joke is one of the most useful assessment tools you have.The types of humor to be careful with in session, including sarcasm and self-defamation.How a client's jokes can spotlight exactly what needs to be addressed clinically.The three main uses of humor in therapy: connection, reframe, and nervous system regulation.Ways to incorporate humor even if you don't consider yourself a funny person.Connect with Glenn: Website https://www.mostexcellentpsychotherapy.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mostexcellentpsychotherapy/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-maloney-6a447b28b/ 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_kymwww.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/www.thetravelingtherapist.comThe 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

    33 min
  3. 211. Wild Nesting and Belonging as a Traveling Therapist with Sarah Grosso

    APR 1

    211. Wild Nesting and Belonging as a Traveling Therapist with Sarah Grosso

    If you've ever moved abroad and felt that low-level unease that's hard to name, this episode is going to resonate. Kym sits down with Sarah Grosso to explore what it actually feels like to arrive somewhere new and the small, practical ways wild nesting can help you start to feel at home there. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, Sarah brings a completely unique lens to this conversation. She's an anthropologist turned therapist who has lived and worked across multiple countries and now supports expats and international couples navigating relocation, identity shifts, and the search for belonging. She shares her concept of wild nesting, practical somatic tools you can use on your next walk, and what it actually looks like to put down roots when you know you might move again. In This Episode, We Explore… What "wild nesting" means and how it helps expats feel grounded wherever they land.How Sarah's background in anthropology shapes the way she works with clients across cultures.The somatic orienting practice you can do in 30 seconds to send safety cues to your nervous system.Why "glimmers" matter and how noticing them builds resilience over time.How Sarah combines her teaching career, private practice, and workshops as a true traveling therapist.Connect with Sarah: Website https://www.sarahjgrosso.com/ Newsletter https://sarahjgrosso.substack.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Sarah-Grosso-Counselling-61550610913306/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahjgrosso/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgrosso Linktree https://linktr.ee/sjgrosso 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_kymwww.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/www.thetravelingtherapist.comThe 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

    36 min
  4. 210. Giving Yourself Permission to Rest and Travel as a Therapist with Allison Rimland

    MAR 25

    210. Giving Yourself Permission to Rest and Travel as a Therapist with Allison Rimland

    Most of us think the hardest part of traveling more is figuring out the logistics. But for a lot of therapists, giving yourself permission to rest and travel is actually the bigger obstacle. We keep working through quiet Saturday mornings, tell ourselves the trip can wait, and before we know it, years have passed. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Allison Rimland, EFT therapist, group practice owner, and founder of Points of Connection Travel, to talk about what actually gets in the way. Allison shares how losing her father shortly after his bucket list trip to Normandy shifted everything for her, and how she turned that wake-up call into a whole new way of living and working. In This Episode, We Explore… Why therapists and entrepreneurs stay stuck in "dream mode" and never take the first step.How attachment styles show up in travel planning and in relationships with your travel partner.What home exchanging is, how Allison has used it for nine years to travel affordably all over the world, and how you can start too.How credit card points and miles can make travel more accessible than you think.What intentional travel actually looks like in practice, including how to slow down and let your nervous system rest.Connect with Allison: Group counseling practice specializing in relationship therapy, as well as EFT Supervision and Group Practice Coaching: https://thrivefamilyservices.com/ Therapy-Informed Travel Coaching and Advising business: https://pointsofconnectiontravel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointsofconnectiontravel/ Referral link for Home Exchange: https://www.homeexchange.com/?sponsorkey=allison-7215a 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_kymwww.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/www.thetravelingtherapist.comThe 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

    27 min
  5. 209. How to Build a Private Practice That Runs Without You with Jamey Schrier

    MAR 18

    209. How to Build a Private Practice That Runs Without You with Jamey Schrier

    If you’ve ever wondered how to build a private practice that runs without you, this episode is going to hit home in a big way. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Jamey Schrier about what it really takes to stop being stuck in your business and start creating true freedom. We talk about burnout, the limits of the one-to-one model, and how to actually build a business that supports your life instead of taking it over. In This Episode, We Explore… The moment Jamey realized his business was running him, not the other way around.Why the traditional one-to-one model leads so many therapists to burnout.What “practice freedom” really means and how to define it for yourself.The biggest mindset shift that changes how you grow your business.How to start removing yourself from daily tasks and build a team.Connect with Jamey: Practice Freedom U: https://practicefreedomu.com/ Practice Freedom Assessment: https://practicefreedomu.com/practice-freedom-diagnostic/?utm_source=kymtolson&utm_medium=pc YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jameyschrie 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_kymwww.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/www.thetravelingtherapist.comThe 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

    35 min
  6. 208. Moving My Therapy Business and Family to Spain with Tiffany Castellanos

    MAR 11

    208. Moving My Therapy Business and Family to Spain with Tiffany Castellanos

    What would it take to move your therapy business and your entire family to another country? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Tiffany Castellanos about how she relocated her therapy business from the US to Madrid, Spain, while moving her husband and teenage son abroad. Tiffany shares how she spent two years planning the move, transitioned her in-person therapy practice to virtual sessions, and created a niche working with dentists and expats. We also talk about the logistics of visas, running a US-based therapy business while living in Europe, and the emotional realities that come with building a completely new life in another country. In This Episode, We Explore… How Tiffany spent two years preparing to move her therapy business to Spain.The process of selling their home and her husband’s dental practice to relocate.How she transitioned her therapy business from in-person sessions to virtual care.Why she choose to specialize in working with dentists and later with expats.The emotional side of living abroad, including identity shifts, grief, and growth.Connect with Tiffany: Website: https://www.tiffanycastellanos.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_kymwww.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/www.thetravelingtherapist.comThe 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

    35 min
  7. 207. Creating Intensive Therapy Retreats That Prevent Burnout with Charity O’Reilly

    MAR 4

    207. Creating Intensive Therapy Retreats That Prevent Burnout with Charity O’Reilly

    What if the thing that actually prevented burnout wasn’t seeing fewer clients, but completely reimagining how you work? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Charity O'Reilly to talk about how she built her practice around intensive therapy retreats and why that model changed everything for her. Charity shares how she went from running a high-stress nonprofit department to hosting five-day trauma intensives in a beautiful cottage in Pennsylvania, where clients fly in from all over the world. We talk about what intensive therapy retreats really look like, how she structures them every other week to protect her energy, how this model supports deep trauma work, and how it’s given her the freedom to take an extended sabbatical. If you’ve ever felt like the traditional weekly model isn’t sustainable, this conversation will stretch your thinking in the best way. In This Episode, We Explore… How Charity built her intensive therapy retreats model after 17 years in nonprofit work.What her five-day IFS-informed EMDR trauma intensives actually look like.Why she shifted from weekly intensives to every other week.How intensive work allows her to take an extended sabbatical.What therapists need to understand about licensure when clients travel to you.Connect with Charity: Website: https://charityoreilly.com/ Online training: https://www.teawithatraumatherapist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teawithatraumatherapist/ 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_kymwww.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/www.thetravelingtherapist.comThe 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

    24 min
  8. 206. Why Therapists Need Multiple Income Streams with Nicole Liloia

    FEB 25

    206. Why Therapists Need Multiple Income Streams with Nicole Liloia

    Do you have a full caseload and still feel financially stressed? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Nicole Liloia about why multiple income streams are becoming essential for therapists who want real financial security and flexibility. We talk about the myth that a full schedule automatically means stability, and why relying only on one-to-one sessions can actually create more anxiety over time. Nicole shares her journey from working in a toxic workplace to building an online business that allowed her to travel and create freedom. We also dive into the biggest mistakes therapists make when trying to create courses or passive income, and what it actually takes to build additional income streams in a strategic, sustainable way. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re on the hamster wheel of sessions, cancellations, and constant marketing, this conversation will open your eyes. In This Episode, We Explore… Why a full caseload does not always equal financial security.The biggest myths around passive income for therapists.Common mistakes therapists make when creating new income streams.How to “build” instead of just staying busy.Practical first steps to adding multiple income streams the smart way.Connect with Sienna: FREE Consistent Income Generator Toolkit https://nicoleliloia.mykajabi.com/income-generator Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleliloia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liloia.nicole/ Website: https://nicoleliloia.mykajabi.com/links 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_kymwww.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/www.thetravelingtherapist.comThe 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

    31 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
    211
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Traveling Therapist Podcast
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    The Traveling Therapist Podcast

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