Episode 16: Beyond Relaxation - Expanding Access & Income Through Auto Injury Work with Adrienne O'Brien - Sustainable Bodyworker Podcast

Ever glaze over at the thought of insurance billing, picturing a mountain of paperwork you'll never see a dime for? Same.   That's why this conversation with Adrienne O’Brien hit so hard—she lays out how billing auto insurance isn’t the soul-sucking mess a lot of us think it is, and how it can actually open doors for clients who need our work the most (hello, accessible massage for folks after serious accidents). We both swapped stories about those post-whiplash clients—their pain, but also the tailspin of nervous system chaos nobody warns you about. Adrienne’s honest about being thrown into this specialization by her own life (and, real talk, three car accidents at sixteen), and how she totally didn’t have it all mapped out.   Click HERE for your FREE Mindset Shift hypnotherapy session with Gretchen!   The big takeaway? The “boring” stuff like billing can end up being the most sustainable, purpose-driven thing you do, and it’s absolutely okay to build offerings, systems—or even a whole course—one slow, slightly messy step at a time. If your usual way isn’t working or your brain screams “imposter,” this one’s your permission slip to try what actually makes sense for your clients and your own bandwidth. If you’d like to explore Adrienne’s class, click here, or connect with her on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook!    Affiliate Links:  We’re careful about what we share here. Everything in this section is something we personally use and come back to again and again — tools that support our own bodies, nervous systems, and day-to-day work. Bon Charge: Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off! Swanwick Glasses: Use code GRETCHENPOPP for 10% off! InHarmony Meditation Mats: Use code NEURO5 for 5% off! Global Cupping: Use code NEURO for 20% off your first order!   Get your FREE Mindset Shift hypnotherapy session with Gretchen HERE!   If you’ve got a story, skill, or insight you think would help other bodyworkers, we’d love to hear from you — click here to apply to be a guest on the Sustainable Bodyworker Podcast. The ideas and techniques shared by our guests on the Sustainable Bodyworker Podcast are their own unique perspectives and don’t necessarily reflect those of Gretchen Popp or the Sustainable Bodyworker team or community as a whole.