S2E15: “Delegate, Automate, Eliminate: A Rebel Clinician's Guide to Diversifying Your Income”

S2E15: “Delegate, Automate, Eliminate: A Rebel Clinician's Guide to Diversifying Your Income”Hosts: Alex Runolfson & John Cottrell In this episode of The Rebel Clinicians Podcast, Alex and John start with a hilariously un-soothing chat about ASMR--whispers, nail tapping, "gutter water," and all. What begins as playful banter about oddly specific sensory triggers becomes the doorway into a much bigger conversation: how clinicians can diversify their income without abandoning who they are or what they care about.Alex names the growing trend of therapists feeling stuck, underpaid, or burned out in the therapy chair and wondering, "What else can I do?" John steps in as the quintessential multi-hyphenate clinician: therapist, yoga teacher, baker, retreat leader, Thai massage practitioner, podcaster, clothing designer, and new short-term rental host in Heber, Utah. Together, they unpack how all of John's ventures are rooted in one core value--being of service--while Alex shares how his compass is curiosity. Instead of waiting for some massive bolt of passion to strike, they invite listeners to follow the breadcrumbs of joy, service, curiosity, and adventure to discover new paths and income streams.From there, the conversation gets practical. John shares how he uses lists--creative lists, idea lists, and to-do lists--to get thoughts out of his head and back into focus, and how meditation mirrors the process of gently returning to the task at hand. Alex offers a powerful framework for taming overwhelm: decide what only you can do, what you can delegate, what you can automate, and what you can completely eliminate. Together, they explore how values like hospitality can move beyond the therapy room into retreats, baking, short-term rentals, and other offerings that still honor the heart of healing work.Underneath it all is a compassionate reminder that rest and "just for fun" projects are not luxuries; they're essential for preventing burnout. Not every idea has to become a business, not every project has to be finished, and not every free minute has to be "productive." This episode is an invitation to all you lovely little rebels to reclaim your creativity, honor your values, and let your work expand in ways that feel joyful and sustainable.Download the audio episode on Spotify, and if you're new here, be sure to subscribe so you never miss a Monday release. To go even further with us, become a member of our new Patreon Page for as little as $5 per month and support the ongoing work of Rebel Clinicians as we build a community of helpers, healers, and wild-hearted entrepreneurs.