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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 23 MIN

How Reading 52 Books Helped Me Lose 25+ lbs and Make $250k+ in My Business

from DPT to CEO: The Podcast · host Morgan Meese

In this episode, I share how simple daily habits—not huge, dramatic changes—helped me lose over 25 pounds, read 50+ books, run over 500 miles, and more than double my business revenue in one year.None of this came from motivation or willpower. It came from setting small, repeatable daily standards and sticking to them long enough for the results to compound.If you’re a physical therapist, clinician, or business owner who feels behind, overwhelmed, or stuck waiting for the “perfect time” to start, this is your reminder that real change is built one ordinary day at a time. What you do this month shows up in your results next month. Capacity is trainable, and when you learn to lead yourself consistently, that growth carries into your health, leadership, and business.I break down the exact standards I followed, why consistency beats motivation, and the three decisions that made the biggest difference: committing fully to fewer goals, measuring consistency instead of motivation, and surrounding myself with people who expect more of me.You don’t need saving, more time, or more confidence. You need a decision to keep showing up, even when progress feels slow.If you’re ready to build that kind of consistency and step into CEO-level leadership in your own practice, the DPT to CEO community is built to support you at every stage.👉⁠ Join here⁠--- Morgan Meese, the founder of a successful out-of-network physical therapy practice, has transformed her expertise into a role as a dedicated business and marketing coach. Specializing in cash pay physical therapy, Morgan owns a digital business where she collaborates with fellow clinicians, guiding them in launching and expanding their own cash-based solo practices. Her coaching extends to helping new business owners navigate the complexities of owning a physical therapy practice, incorporating elements like mobile physical therapy and telehealth. Morgan's unique approach incorporates niche marketing strategies, addressing the specific needs of clinicians and entrepreneurs. As a woman in business with ADHD herself, she also offers insights on time management for business owners, emphasizing the importance of digital marketing to attract more clients. Join Morgan on her journey of empowering women entrepreneurs, physical therapists and healthcare providers, combating burnout, and building a thriving business so you never have to go back to the clinic again.Find me on IG: ⁠DPT to CEO⁠ and ⁠Dr. Morgan Meese⁠---To learn more, visit ⁠our website⁠.Free eBook ⁠“So You Want To Start a Solo Practice” ⁠DPT to CEO: ⁠Youtube⁠⁠Join the DPT to CEO 1:1 Coaching Program with Morgan.Just getting started? ⁠The Therapy Business Basics Mini Course⁠ is the place to start!⁠Buy me coffee⁠ 😄--Follow me on Instagram: @drmorganmeese | Join my Facebook Group: DPT to CEO | Ready to start your own cash based practice? Let's talk! morganmeese.com/bookacall |MUSIC: We Are The Best Team! by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6235-we-are-the-best-team- License:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Like our content? Buy us a coffee!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/buymorgancoffee⁠⁠

In this episode, I share how simple daily habits—not huge, dramatic changes—helped me lose over 25 pounds, read 50+ books, run over 500 miles, and more than double my business revenue in one year.None of this came from motivation or willpower. It came from setting small, repeatable daily standards and sticking to them long enough for the results to compound.If you’re a physical therapist, clinician, or business owner who feels behind, overwhelmed, or stuck waiting for the “perfect time” to start, this is your reminder that real change is built one ordinary day at a time. What you do this month shows up in your results next month. Capacity is trainable, and when you learn to lead yourself consistently, that growth carries into your health, leadership, and business.I break down the exact standards I followed, why consistency beats motivation, and the three decisions that made the biggest difference: committing fully to fewer goals, measuring consistency instead of motivation, and surrounding myself with people who expect more of me.You don’t need saving, more time, or more confidence. You need a decision to keep showing up, even when progress feels slow.If you’re ready to build that kind of consistency and step into CEO-level leadership in your own practice, the DPT to CEO community is built to support you at every stage.👉⁠ Join here⁠--- Morgan Meese, the founder of a successful out-of-network physical therapy practice, has transformed her expertise into a role as a dedicated business and marketing coach. Specializing in cash pay physical therapy, Morgan owns a digital business where she collaborates with fellow clinicians, guiding them in launching and expanding their own cash-based solo practices. Her coaching extends to helping new business owners navigate the complexities of owning a physical therapy practice, incorporating elements like mobile physical therapy and telehealth. Morgan's unique approach incorporates niche marketing strategies, addressing the specific needs of clinicians and entrepreneurs. As a woman in business with ADHD herself, she also offers insights on time management for business owners, emphasizing the importance of digital marketing to attract more clients. Join Morgan on her journey of empowering women entrepreneurs, physical therapists and healthcare providers, combating burnout, and building a thriving business so you never have to go back to the clinic again.Find me on IG: ⁠DPT to CEO⁠ and ⁠Dr. Morgan Meese⁠---To learn more, visit ⁠our website⁠.Free eBook ⁠“So You Want To Start a Solo Practice” ⁠DPT to CEO: ⁠Youtube⁠⁠Join the DPT to CEO 1:1 Coaching Program with Morgan.Just getting started? ⁠The Therapy Business Basics Mini Course⁠ is the place to start!⁠Buy me coffee⁠ 😄--Follow me on Instagram: @drmorganmeese | Join my Facebook Group: DPT to CEO | Ready to start your own cash based practice? Let's talk! morganmeese.com/bookacall |MUSIC: We Are The Best Team! by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6235-we-are-the-best-team- License:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Like our content? Buy us a coffee!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/buymorgancoffee⁠⁠

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