The Mess Behind the Success - Therapist Confessions

If you're navigating the choppy waters of online business, you know the struggle is real. Maybe you're like me, lying on your kitchen floor wondering why your course isn't making the six-figure splash you expected. Today I'm chatting with Dr Rebecca Ray, a brilliant clinical psychologist, bestselling author and speaker who has spent years in the entrepreneurial trenches. Rebecca's path includes the highs of a thriving psychology practice and the lows of burning out from it. When she decided to dive into the online business world, she did so with complete openness about the wins, the flops, and everything in between.We're talking about the online entrepreneurial rollercoaster and the frustration of pouring your heart into projects that don't get the response you hoped for. Rebecca is one of the rare voices who strips away the gloss to reveal what it really means to hustle online. She's refreshingly candid about botched launches, exhaustion and admitting when strategies simply don't align with your wellbeing—the type of truthfulness that resonates when you feel like you're the only one not hitting those 'big' milestones.Rebecca shares how the pressure to succeed led to trying every tactic under the sun—email blitzes, podcasts, building online communities—only to find that the revenue didn't match the effort. We explore the importance of recognising when something's not working, not just for your bank account but for your mental health too. She shows us that being truly real can lead to more fulfilling connections and achievements, and how her successful ventures into book writing allowed her to engage deeply with her passion in a way that felt right to her.These days, Rebecca's back to practicing psychology, but only in ways that don't compromise her wellbeing. Her books are still speaking to a global audience, proving that we can pivot and redefine success on our own terms. This conversation reaffirms that it's perfectly okay to change direction, to say no when something doesn't serve us and to openly admit our missteps. So, if you're in the thick of it, doubting yourself amid the online noise, remember: you’re not alone. Let’s keep the conversation open, embrace our uniquely messy journeys and lift each other up as we all figure this e-business thing out.LINKSConnect with Rebecca:Website: https://rebeccaray.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rebecca-ray-68831b238/ Instagram: @drrebeccarayConnect with Erin:Website: https://doctorerin.com.au/ Instagram: @doctorerinboweLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erin-bowe-81232b29/

A lot of us reach a point in our careers when the need for change becomes undeniable. Caroline Burrows is someone who has gracefully navigated such a transition. I recently had the pleasure of chatting with her, as she shared how she transformed her passion for trauma therapy into a thriving practice, while also imparting her expertise through EMDR workshops.Caroline's journey is super relatable. Imagine having a long-standing career only to realise that maybe, just maybe, you want to steer it in a new direction. Specialising in mental health and social work for over 20 years, Caroline found EMDR therapy incredibly effective for her clients dealing with trauma. But she also noticed something else: delivering therapy services was taking a pretty huge toll on her. Opting for a change, she shifted gears, moving from one-on-one client sessions to empowering other therapists through training.Caroline opens up about wrestling with the idea that stepping away from direct therapy work might undermine her credibility. Feeling like a “sellout” lingered until she realised the massive positive impact she could make by training others. Now, she’s proud of how her work influences the broader field, as every therapist she trains goes on to do amazing things with their clients.We chat about Caroline’s candid approach to her neurodivergence (ADHD) and how she chooses to share this aspect of herself openly, making her training sessions all the more inclusive and genuine. She shares her perspective on the power of mentorship and community, where the guidance of business mentors has been crucial to her own growth and expansion. Each conversation I have in this space leaves me with something profound, and chatting with Caroline was no exception. Her journey of transformation, authenticity and resilience inspires and empowers those who dare to think differently and pursue their own paths in mental health—and beyond.LINKSConnect with Caroline:Websites: https://www.carolineburrows.com.au/ https://mindfulliving.com.au/ Instagram:@carolineburrows.emdrLinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/caroline-burrows Connect with Erin:Website: https://doctorerin.com.au/ Instagram: @doctorerinbowe

Everywhere we look, success seems to be so polished and effortless. We see the six figure launches, the book signings and media gigs, but rarely is anyone talking about the failures; the disappointing launches, the lost revenue, the rejections, the crying on the kitchen floor. As a clinical psychologist, author, course creator and business mentor, it might look like I’ve got it all together. But trust me, I’ve had my share of falling down. When I started creating courses six years ago, I really thought I was failing. It felt like there were all these women who knew something that I didn't, that there was a secret playbook everyone else had access to but me. But I know now that the success we see on perfectly curated social media posts is not the whole story - not even close!That’s why I’ve created this podcast. It’s a space to have real, unpolished, sometimes uncomfortable discussions with therapists and health professionals who have walked this path. We're talking about the juicy stuff that usually stays hidden, because honestly, we learn more from screw-ups than we ever do from the glossy tales of success.If you're a mission-driven woman who knows deep in your bones that you're meant for more than one-on-one work – whether that's courses, books, retreats or speaking gigs – but find yourself stuck in perfectionism's grip, this is your space. Join me as I pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build something bigger than yourself, and let’s celebrate the beautifully messy journey of life and business together!LINKSWebsite: https://doctorerin.com.au/ Instagram: @doctorerinbowe

Welcome to the very first episode of the The Mess Behind the Success PodcastI created this podcast for you. The Therapist who dreams of bigger impact...Your 1:1 clients get exceptional results, yet you’re not having the impact you know you could have outside the consulting room.You have brilliant ideas, but you fear being more visible.You wonder if you know enough. (Imposter syndrome, again).You want to speak up about issues that matter but hold yourself back. Maybe you freeze when it comes to taking bold action.This is a space for you to share a really warm, juicy and honest chat about business. I believe that we learn far more from failure and so I want to have deep, vulnerable conversations about what it really takes to find success. I'm less interested in social media hacks and your 6 figure launch, tell me about a time you failed. Talk to me about how you used posttraumatic growth to move it through your nervous system, and what patterns and stuck negative beliefs you've had to keep working through.My background as a psychologist and business coach means I hold space for meaningful transformation.My goal with this podcast is to help you move from self-doubt to courageous thought leader.This is a space for vulnerability and connection. If you are a bit of a sticky beak then you're going to love it. I'm coming from a place of compassion for a version of myself who used to think "what am I doing wrong?", and "everyone else seems to have this worked out" and even "am I good enough to do this work? Maybe I'll have to go back to a full time job".I'm also going to be asking the tough questions - of myself and of my guests, which in turn is going to help to highlight any gaps, challenges or blind spots you maybe haven't fully been aware of yet.You can learn more about working with me: https://doctorerin.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorerinbowe/?hl=enThanks for listening. Please subscribe and share!