The Traveling Therapist Podcast
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.
The Traveling Therapist Podcast
197. Why Productivity Starts With Planning with Demir Bentley
Productivity is one of those words that can feel exhausting, especially if you’re a therapist juggling sessions, admin, and maybe even travel or changing time zones. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I sit down with Demir Bentley to talk about why productivity actually starts with planning, and why skipping this step is one of the biggest reasons therapists burn out.
We talk specifically about what this looks like for traveling therapists and location-flexible clinicians who are seeing clients across time zones, working from new environments, and trying to build a sustainable life while still doing meaningful work. Demir breaks down why tools and AI alone are not the answer, and how a simple weekly planning practice can completely change how your work and life feel. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but still exhausted, this conversation will hit home.
In This Episode, We Explore…
- Why productivity is really about freedom, not hustle culture.
- How traveling and changing locations can quietly drain your energy and focus.
- The importance of weekly planning as a foundation, not an add-on.
- Why tools and AI only work when you have a clear framework first.
- How planning helps therapists avoid burnout and reclaim time and mental space.
Connect with Demir:
Website http://winningtheweek.com
Facebook https://web.facebook.com/demirandcarey/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifehackmethod_/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/demirbentley/
YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/LifehackBootcamp
Lifehack Method https://lifehackmethod.com/
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