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How Podcourses Are Changing Continuing Education for Therapists with Lisa Mustard

If you’ve ever felt burned out by traditional continuing education or tired of staring at a screen just to earn your CE credits, you’re not alone.

In this week’s episode of The Therapy Show, I’m sharing a special conversation I had on Between Sessions with Berries, hosted by my friend and fellow therapist entrepreneur, Kym Tolson. We talk about how burnout became the spark that inspired me to reimagine continuing education for therapists and create Podcourses, audio-based CE experiences that fit real life.

The Moment Everything Shifted

Several years ago, I found myself at one of my favorite conferences, the Lowcountry Mental Health Conference in Charleston, South Carolina, sitting in a beautiful auditorium but wishing I could be walking around the city, listening and learning at the same time.

That’s when the idea hit me: What if therapists could earn continuing education by listening on a walk, at the gym, or between sessions? That thought eventually grew into The Therapy Show Podcourses, NBCC-approved continuing education that you can access through your favorite podcast app or directly on my website.

The Power of Podcourses

Podcourses combine the best of both worlds: engaging, real-life conversations and the structure of self-study CE.

Each episode features an expert guest sharing their insights, tools, and approaches, from treating OCD to supporting first responders to navigating therapist burnout. You can listen for free, and if you’d like CE credit, you simply take a short self-study quiz and download your certificate instantly.

My goal is to make professional learning simple, affordable, and flexible so you can stay inspired without adding more screen time to your day.

Lessons on Reinvention and Courage

In my conversation with Kym, we also talk about what it takes to reinvent yourself as a therapist. From starting a podcast to building confidence through curiosity, we discuss:

• How burnout can actually become an opportunity for growth

• The value of aligned action and creative outlets

• Lessons learned from losing a major sponsorship (and why it was a blessing in disguise)

• The importance of time management and staying focused on your “why”

If you’ve been craving a change or wondering what’s next in your professional journey, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical wisdom.

Tools That Simplify the Work

We also dig into tools that make content creation and practice management easier. One of my favorites, and Kym’s too, is Berries, an AI-powered note-taking assistant that helps therapists write progress notes in under a minute.

If you’d like to give it a try, you can save $50 off your first month with my exclusive code THERAPYSHOW50 at heyberries.com.

Listen to the Episode

Listen now: How Podcourses Are Changing CE for Therapists with Lisa Mustard
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you tune in.

And if you’d like to explore my continuing education offerings, visit lisamustard.com/podcourses where you can get individual courses for $5 each or grab the full bundle for $49.

Final Thoughts

Therapists give so much of themselves every day. My hope is that The Therapy Show and these Podcourses remind you that learning, growth, and professional development can also be restorative and fun.

If you’re ready to earn CE credits in a way that fits your life, not the other way around, press play on this episode and discover how Podcourses are changing continuing education for therapists.