Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , I share a personal reflection sparked by a visit from my parents and their ongoing confusion about how Michael and I actually earn a living. Their questions reminded me just how unfamiliar and unconventional our business model looks from the outside—and that’s exactly the point. I talk about the intentional decisions we’ve made to build a business that supports an extraordinary life, not just a predictable one. If you’ve ever fel...
Jun 24, 2025•14 min•Season 3Ep. 109
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we unpack the subtle but crucial difference between pushing through discomfort and pushing past it. While pushing past can get short-term results, it often bypasses the growth that actually increases your capacity and resilience. True transformation happens when you meet discomfort with curiosity, process the fear, and take action with intention. This episode is an invitation to stop associating discomfort with crisis, and instea...
Jun 17, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 108
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we look at the one thing beneath every strategy, system, and training that actually moves your practice forward: courage. Whether it’s pivoting your business, raising your rates, or simply acting on what you already know, the gap is rarely about needing more information—it’s about being willing to take uncomfortable action before you feel ready. This episode is your reminder that change doesn’t come from playing it safe. It comes...
Jun 10, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 107
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we unpack the fantasy and reality behind building a virtual or location-independent practice. While the dream of time freedom and remote work is enticing, many practitioners underestimate what’s truly involved. From blending incompatible modalities to managing multiple business models, the path to going virtual is rarely seamless—and often rooted in a quiet desire to escape the hard parts of running a Chinese medicine practice. T...
Jun 03, 2025•13 min•Season 3Ep. 106
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we explore the quiet but powerful force that keeps so many practitioners stuck: the belief that because you’ve already invested so much—in time, money, or identity—you have to keep going, even when it no longer fits. From careers to relationships to business models, we talk about the fear of quitting, the discomfort of change, and how false safety in the familiar can cost far more than walking away. If you’ve ever felt torn betwe...
May 27, 2025•10 min•Season 3Ep. 105
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we explore the entrepreneurial trap of trying to do everything at once. Whether it’s launching an online business, managing multiple income streams, or posting across every social platform, spreading yourself too thin leads to overwhelm and stalled momentum. If you’ve been caught in indecision, pivoting too often, or abandoning plans before they take root, this episode is your call to focus. We unpack why consistency beats intens...
May 20, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 104
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we explore a rarely discussed but deeply common experience: the quiet relief that some practitioners feel when a patient declines care. If you’ve ever caught yourself hoping a patient would say no to your treatment plan, this episode unpacks what’s really going on beneath the surface. From lack of confidence to unclear messaging to deep-seated money stories, we examine the internal blocks that can quietly sabotage your growth. Th...
May 13, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we take a hard look at the difference between owning a business and actually thinking like an entrepreneur. If you’re still pricing your services based on “going rates” or allowing patients to dictate their treatment plans, you may be stuck in an employee mindset—one that limits your income, freedom, and impact. We explore what it really means to step into an entrepreneurial identity, how to shift from fee-for-service thinking to...
May 06, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we explore why relying on external pressure or accountability won’t create lasting success in your business. Drawing from personal stories about overcoming health challenges and lessons from building discipline, we dive into why true growth requires cultivating internal motivation—not depending on urgency, fear, or someone else telling you what to do. Building your business from a place of self-discipline and personal drive not o...
Apr 29, 2025•14 min•Season 3Ep. 101
Send us a text In this 100th episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we mark a milestone by reflecting on something most practitioners overlook: the importance of celebrating your wins. Whether it's a patient breakthrough or simply showing up with courage, these wins aren’t just feel-good moments—they’re essential data points that reveal what’s working in your business and help you make better decisions. We also announce the rebrand of Living Practice Coaching to Free + Easy Doctor , now foc...
Apr 22, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 100
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we confront the reality of practicing in uncertain times and how to ensure your services aren’t seen as expendable. While some practitioners blame patient drop-offs on the economy, the truth is often in how your services are positioned and perceived. Patients will cut what feels optional—but not what delivers meaningful outcomes. If you want your business to thrive when others are shrinking, you must clarify the transformation yo...
Apr 15, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 99
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we explore why your business growth doesn’t just depend on more marketing, operations, or advanced clinical skills—it depends on your personal growth. You can’t grow your business if you’re not also growing as a person. We dive into the often-overlooked areas that impact your success: your relationships, habits, mindset, time and money beliefs, and, most importantly, your willingness to develop courage. If you’re feeling stuck de...
Apr 08, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 98
Send us a text In this episode I'm joined by Michael Peluso and Chris Volesky. We share our thoughts on the Harmonize training we had over the weekend, what we learned, and how we will continue to make the training better and better with each cohort. If this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecca, please visit: tcm-hub.com/fed and set up an Introductory Chat....
Apr 02, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 97
Send us a text This episode is a very special and important episode brought to you by Larry, our Customer Experience Specialist. Also... (April Fool!) If this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecca, please visit: tcm-hub.com/fed and set up an Introductory Chat.
Apr 01, 2025•2 min
Send us a text In this episode we explore when coaching is most valuable in your business journey. While coaching can benefit you at any stage, it's especially crucial during the growing and scaling phases—those periods when you're facing the most uncertainty, making big decisions, and stepping into a new version of yourself. We break down the three phases of business: growing, coasting, and scaling, and examine how most practitioners get stuck in constant growth mode without a clear strategy or...
Mar 25, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 96
Send us a text In this episode we explore how neglecting your own self-care directly impacts your patients and your business. While we expect our patients to invest in their health, many practitioners fail to prioritize their own well-being, pushing through exhaustion and overwhelm in the name of serving others. Your patients aren’t just paying for your skills and knowledge—they’re relying on you to show up at your best. We discuss how burnout, fear, and indecision keep you operating below your ...
Mar 18, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 95
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we tackle the challenge of managing your energy as a practitioner, especially when dealing with emotionally intense patients. I share a conversation with a mentee who struggled with carrying a patient's anxiety long after their appointment, as well as my own past experiences with difficult patients. We discuss how to protect your energy by setting boundaries, shifting your mindset from "fixing" to "guiding," and practicing compas...
Mar 11, 2025•13 min•Season 3Ep. 94
Send us a text In this episode of Better Skills. Better Doctors. , we dive into a common trap for Chinese medicine practitioners—trying to be everything to everyone. We explore how simplifying your practice, setting clear boundaries, and embracing an abundance mindset can make running your business easier and more fulfilling. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, this episode is for you. Links mentioned: tcm-hub.com/harmonize If this content and material resonates with you and you would like t...
Mar 04, 2025•14 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Send us a text What if freedom isn’t something you achieve but something you choose? In this episode we challenge the idea that success comes from making more money or expanding your business. True freedom is a state of mind, not a destination. I’ll share how the pursuit of “more” leads to burnout, why contentment isn’t settling, and how shifting your mindset can transform your practice. If you’re tired of chasing the next milestone, this episode will help you redefine success and find real free...
Feb 25, 2025•15 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into one of the most frequently asked questions in the Chinese medicine community: Should you take insurance? While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, I share my personal experience with insurance billing—both the pros and the cons—to help you make an informed decision. We discuss how insurance impacts your practice structure, financial considerations, reimbursement rates, and the unintended behavioral consequences that can arise. Whether you're already ...
Feb 18, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Send us a text One of our company values here at TCM Hub is Transparency. We are in business just like you. And therefore we face a lot of the common challenges that you face when we make big decisions. In this episode we talk about the big leap that we took in 2024 and share the hesitation, the fears of financial ruin, the consequences, and the lessons that we learned. Links mentioned in this episode: 4-Month Fast Track to $15k Masterclass Hub Community If this content and material resonates wi...
Feb 11, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Send us a text Today I want to address a behavior that so many people get caught up in from time to time, including myself, which is failing ahead of time. It's the action of coming up with an idea or a dream and then almost in the same breath convincing yourself that it wont work with a list of reasons why. If this sounds like you, then this episode is for you. Links mention in this episode: Harmonize Training: https://www.tcm-hub.com/harmonize If this content and material resonates with you an...
Feb 04, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 89
Send us a text It’s January! And this is usually the time when people set goals. Goals are often really helpful for people. It gives people some sort of direction or a reference point from where they are now and can prevent people from wandering around aimlessly. But the reality is that MOST people don't set them because, when it comes down to it, they don't want to disappoint themselves if they don't achieve them. If you're goal-setting averse, this episode is for you. If this content and mater...
Jan 21, 2025•14 min•Season 3Ep. 88
Send us a text This episode tackles the challenges of managing non-compliant patients, setting boundaries, and releasing clients from care with compassion. We dive into strategies to handle missed appointments, miscommunications, and the fear of negative feedback, while exploring how practitioners often attract patients reflecting their own growth journeys. If you are seeking some ideas on how to balance empathy and professionalism, this episode is for you. If this content and material resonates...
Jan 14, 2025•28 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Send us a text Happy New Year! In this episode Michael and I share our summary of 2024 from both a business and personal perspective. We cover: What we did well. What we could have done differently or better (and what we learned). Things that were new, and.. Things that are on the horizon for 2025. We love these types of episode because we're just like you - real people running a business and trying to put some good into the world. Thank you for a great year and we look forward to serving you in...
Jan 07, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 86
Send us a text Start the new year by aligning your practice with your values. In this episode, we explore the benefits of mentorship, the trappings of working with mentors who have different value system than yours, the importance of integrity over profit, and how staying true to your mission creates long-term success. If this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecca, please visit: tcm-hub.com/fed and set up an Introductory Chat....
Dec 31, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Send us a text We’ve all made changes in our clinics over the years. Or perhaps you are currently wanting to make changes, but aren’t sure how your patients will respond to the new way of doing things. Whether you're thinking about implementing a new system, a new treatment strategy, a new pricing structure, or raising your rates you will find this episode helpful. So have a listen and enjoy! Links mentioned: www.tcm-hub.com/harmonize If this content and material resonates with you and you would...
Dec 18, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Send us a text It being mid-December I thought it would be appropriate to do an episode on holiday slow-downs in business. I know this is something many of you experience during this time of the year. And you may think it's just normal and to be expected. But that doesn't have to be the case! This episode addresses some action steps you can take to intentionally have a busy or a slow holiday season. If this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecc...
Dec 10, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Send us a text Today we’re going to talk about something that comes up for so many of you: discounting your services. As a practitioner and a business owner, this is one of those sneaky habits that feels helpful and kind in the moment but ultimately works against you, your patients, and your business. The reason why this is such an important topic is because discounting creates confusion, resentment, and unnecessary drama in your life. So I wanted to an episode on this to hopefully help you all ...
Dec 03, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Send us a text In a world that feels more chaotic than ever—where negativity seems to dominate headlines and social media feeds—it can be easy to lose sight of the positive. For many of you it may feel like negativity is everywhere, and there’s actually a very good reason for that. If this is you, have a listen. If this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue coaching with Rebecca, please visit: tcm-hub.com/fed and set up an Introductory Chat....
Nov 26, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 81
