138. Build Retreats; Travel The World with Megan Smith Gunnel

In this episode Megan shares her journey as a Traveling Therapist. She discusses her adventures working as a therapist abroad as well as her creation of international retreats. She has navigated working all over the world and shares tips and strategies to help you accomplish this goal as well.    Episode key points: Navigating a Mobile Therapy Practice: Megan shares how she successfully works as a therapist while traveling, offering practical tips and strategies for others to do the same. International Retreats: She discusses her journey in creating international wellness retreats in countries like Finland and Costa Rica, providing insights into how therapists can lead their own retreats. Expanding Beyond 1:1 Therapy: Megan talks about scaling a therapy practice beyond traditional methods, introducing her membership program that teaches therapists to grow their practices through retreats and group offerings.   About Megan: Founder & Director of the Thriving Well Institute, Psychotherapist, Writer, International Retreat Leader, Public Speaker and Coach working in Grosse Pointe, MI. A leading expert in wellness, self-care and mindfulness, her work helps clients transform, restore and reach their highest potential. A dynamic public speaker, she has presented and facilitated workshops and retreats globally in Finland and Costa Rica and nationwide most notably at the Bryant University Women’s Summit, Rhode Island, at Miraval Resort and Spa, Arizona, at Red Mountain Resort, Utah and for notable institutions such as M.D. Anderson and The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. With over 20 years experience in the healthcare and therapy industry, she has extensive clinical experience both inpatient and outpatient and a wealth of knowledge to support profound change and growth.   You can find Megan here:  Thriving Therapists Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/819786088456375   Building International Retreats  https://www.thrivingwellinstitute.com/retreats.html   And in her membership teaching therapists how to scale and grow beyond the 1:1 therapy model. https://www.thrivingwellinstitute.com/membership.html Travel the World, Increase your Income and Provide Transformative Retreat Experiences Create, Plan, and Launch Your Profitable Retreat in Just 5 Weeks Sponsored by Berries:  Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! www.berries.icu/therapists   Sponsored by Alma:  Managing a private practice can be challenging. There are obstacles at every turn — from navigating the credentialing process, to managing finances, to finding new clients. That’s where Alma can help. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym   The Traveling Therapist Membership: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/travelingtherapistmembership   Revolutionize Your Private Practice with AI Course: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/ai   Signup to learn more about life as Traveling Therapist: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/l2v7c3   The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/   Bill Like A Boss Insurance Billing Community: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/blab   Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcast | Stitcher | Amazon |  Castbox