E137: Stability or Survival? The Lie That’s Costing You Everything.

Working two jobs. Seeing 20 clients. Pulling overnights just to make rent.

You’re surviving—but barely.

In this raw and unflinching solo episode, Tiffany offers a love letter—and a wake-up call—for the therapist telling themself: “This is just what I have to do right now.”

The truth? What you’re calling stability is slow-motion self-destruction.

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    In this episode, Tiffany shares:

    • Recognize the false narratives keeping you stuck in burnout;
    • Understand how self-sacrifice is passed down—and how to stop the cycle;
    • Hear what happened when Vicky finally did the math and realized how badly she’d been undercharging;
    • Learn why “it’s not the right time” is just fear in a lab coat.

    If you feel exhausted, stuck, or like you’re the only one—this episode is for you.

    Email Tiffany at tiffany@leaninmakebank.com with the subject line: “Ready.”

    You’re not alone. We’ll walk the next steps together.

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    More about Tiffany

    Tiffany McLain, LMFT is a clinical fee strategist for therapists in private practice. Her mantra is, “Full fees are the new black.” Via her program, The Lean In. MAKE BANK. Academy, she helps therapists ethically earn 30 to 50% more per month while seeing fewer clients by showing them how to think about and directly address fees in a clinically appropriate manner.
    The Lean In. MAKE BANK. Academy is a program that addresses the underlying money mindset stories that keep therapists broke so they can become THAT therapist who charges premium fees, cash pay. With the LIMB 4-step framework to make BANK, regular coaching calls to help you go to the next level, a phenomenal community of funny and intelligent therapists, be ready to get real raw and real rich.

     

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