Michelle Risser

I’m Michelle, and I help therapists and helping professionals overcome burnout with optimized self-care and diversified income streams so they can have bigger impact and more fun!

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  • 4 Reasons Why Therapists Need Multiple Income Streams in 2023 and Beyond

    4 Reasons Why Therapists Need Multiple Income Streams in 2023 and Beyond

    You became a therapist because you wanted to help others and have a career filled with meaning and purpose. But your therapy income alone isn’t likely going to cut it. Keep reading to find out what to do about it. What are multiple income streams for therapists?   Many therapists today are offering services outside…

    March 7, 2023
  • CEU Course Planning Checklist

    CEU Course Planning Checklist

    Have you ever thought about diversifying your income by teaching CEUs? Here is a handy checklist to get you started!

    October 4, 2022
  • Hello, Cortisol

    Hello, Cortisol

    Cortisol is a great thing to have if you are being chased by a tiger…. Not so great when you’re just trying to get to your kid’s parent-teacher conference.

    April 30, 2022
  • 5 Reasons Becoming a CEU Provider is the Best Side Gig for Therapists

    5 Reasons Becoming a CEU Provider is the Best Side Gig for Therapists

    Providing CEUs can be a great income stream for therapists! Here are some reasons why you should consider adding “CEU Provider” to your resume. 1. Flexibility Teaching CEUs allows therapists to have a flexible schedule, giving them the ability to choose when and where they speak. This can be particularly beneficial for therapists who want…

    February 13, 2023
  • How I Added Passive Income as a Therapist

    How I Added Passive Income as a Therapist

    I discovered that for me, having diversified income sources, including passive income is the key to a sustainable, fulfilling career as a therapist. All of my income coming from butt-in-chair time was becoming mentally and physically unhealthy for me, and frankly, unsustainable. 

    January 10, 2023
  • Self-Care Greatest Hits!

    Self-Care Greatest Hits!

    If you celebrate any of the winter holidays, I hope they are bright and relaxing. And I hope 2023 is the year you finally make those big dreams a reality and leave burnout behind for good! I am coasting into the finish line for this year and planning to take some much-needed time off until…

    December 19, 2022
  • How to Relax Almost Instantly

    How to Relax Almost Instantly

    I first published this post 4 years ago, and it is still one of my favorite tools! I thought this could come in handy for the holidays when things get a little hectic, because you can do it anywhere, anytime. Sometimes you need to relax your mind and body QUICKLY. Stress can take a toll…

    December 13, 2022
  • 5 Ways You Can Build Self-Care Into the Busy Holiday Chaos.

    5 Ways You Can Build Self-Care Into the Busy Holiday Chaos.

    I love building little micro strategies into my busy day, and I’d love to share some of those with you now. Here are 5 ways that you can build self-care into your busy holiday chaos! Number 1: Magic minutes. What I mean by magic minutes is taking just a few minutes for yourself, preferably first…

    December 2, 2022
  • Black Friday Offers!

    Black Friday Offers!

    Black Friday Deals on courses to help you make 2023 the best year yet!

    November 21, 2022
  • Take a Break and Make Some Homemade Butter!

    Take a Break and Make Some Homemade Butter!

    Use this homemade butter recipe on your butter board and you’ll REALLY make an impact!

    November 21, 2022
  • Taking Care of Yourself First is One of the Most UNSELFISH Things You Can Do.

    In case you’ve never heard it put quite this way (or you need a little reminder), repeat after me: Taking care of yourself first is one of the most UNSELFISH things you can do. 💥 (You should probably write that down somewhere.) I believe in you and I know that you teach the importance of…

    November 15, 2022
  • 5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting a Coaching Business 

    5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting a Coaching Business 

    2 years ago I decided to finally go for it and I signed up for a course that helps therapists become coaches. And there’s a LOT I wish I had known. I’m going to spill the tea and hopefully save you some stress. 

    November 7, 2022
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About us

Michelle Risser is a therapist, burnout coach and writer on a mission to help moms, therapists, and anyone else who pours from their cup all day live free from burnout and get their spark back!

Latest posts

  • 4 Reasons Why Therapists Need Multiple Income Streams in 2023 and Beyond
  • 5 Reasons Becoming a CEU Provider is the Best Side Gig for Therapists
  • How I Added Passive Income as a Therapist
  • Self-Care Greatest Hits!
  • How to Relax Almost Instantly

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