Season 2, Episode 15 – Why Preparation Is the Key to Confidence

Welcome back to The Delightful Audiosodes! I’m Shauna A.—therapist, business strategist, and your guide for building a fulfilling, lucrative career beyond the therapy couch.

In this episode, I’m flipping the script on last week’s theme of imperfect action to talk about something just as essential: preparation.

Because while overplanning can keep you stuck, not preparing at all will leave you spinning. Today we’re diving into how to prepare just enough so you can show up with confidence and clarity—without feeling boxed in or overwhelmed.

• Why preparation isn’t about perfection—it’s about creating a strong foundation

• How I use yearly content planning (without rigid scheduling) to create ease

• Three actionable strategies to prepare your business for consistency and growth

• The kind of preparation that actually builds momentum instead of stalling it

1. Prepare the Foundation, Not the Final Version
   Start with clarity, not completion. You don’t need the final product—just the direction.

2. Make Room for Flexibility
   Think of your plan as a guide, not a cage. Great strategy gives you space to evolve.

3. Create Reusable Systems
   Templates, swipe files, and plug-and-play tools help you show up consistently without decision fatigue.

I’m so excited to be speaking on the Marketing Panel at the upcoming Therapy Intensives Summit, launching April 28th.
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If you’ve ever caught yourself obsessing over your niche, tweaking your content endlessly, or holding back from launching because it’s “not quite ready”—this episode is your permission slip to move.

In this short and powerful minisode, I’m breaking down the difference between planning and overthinking—and the surprising way perfectionism sneaks in and stalls your progress. We’ll talk about how to shift from survival-mode strategy into soul-aligned action, and how clarity (not perfection) is what actually moves your work forward.

You’ll learn:

• Why polished doesn’t always mean powerful

• How to distinguish strategic planning from mental spiraling

• What real SMART goals look like for therapists

• A simple way to take aligned action this week

Mentioned in this episode:
✨ Niche Down & Defined Course – Now just $107
✨ Private Practice Power Sprint – Starts May 5th!
✨ Join the discussion in the Confidence Clipboard or Lucrative Therapist tiers!

Let this be the week you stop overthinking and start leading with clarity. Your next step doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be yours.

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Let’s get to work.

Season 2, Episode 13 – Align Your Goals: How to Start Planning for Success

In this episode of The Delightful Audiosodes, Shauna A. shares how defining your niche is the key to building a business that actually feels like you. Whether you're in private practice or planning your next career move, aligning your goals with your values and your strengths can completely shift how you grow. This isn’t about boxing yourself in—it’s about building a launchpad that makes marketing easier, messaging clearer, and your next steps more intentional.

✨ Inside the episode:

• Why your niche leads to more clarity, confidence, and clients

• How to align your goals using the MAGIC framework

• Why narrowing your focus expands your income and impact

Action Step of the Week:
Choose one goal aligned with your niche and break it down into small, clear steps you can commit to over the next 12 weeks.

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• Grab Niche Down & Defined for $97 (reg. $125) – now through Wednesday

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Let this be your month to expand—by first narrowing your focus.