177 From Leaks to Leverage: What to Fix vs. What You Change

177 From Leaks to Leverage: What to Fix vs. What You Change

March 12, 2026 · 19 min · Season 3 · Episode 177

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This episode discusses the difference between fixing leaks and rebuilding systems in private practice to prevent therapist burnout.

Most therapists do not burn out because they are bad at boundaries. They burn out because they are trying to fix structural problems with personal effort. In this episode, I break down the difference between leaks you can patch and systems that need to be rebuilt. We talk about what capacity ceilings in private practice really are, how inconsistent policies quietly drain income and energy, and why trying to “work harder” is often a sign you are forcing something that needs redesign. This conv...

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Host: Dr. Kate Walker

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