When we think of health, most people picture food, exercise, or maybe managing stress. Those matter, of course—but in my decades of practice, I’ve seen something just as powerful and often overlooked: community.

We are wired for connection. From the moment we’re born, our nervous systems develop th...

Launching a practice can feel like a maze. This guide turns it into a series of clear choices. Pick one option in each step—by the end, you’ll have a coherent, real-world plan.

Step 1: Practice Model

• Cash Pay — simple operations, transparent pricing, faster setup

• Insurance-Based — broad

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In a culture that glorifies hustle, it’s no wonder so many of us feel guilty when we pause. We’ve been taught to measure our worth by productivity: the longer our to-do list, the later we stay up, the more we give to others, the more “successful” we are. But the truth I’ve seen in decades of practic...

When you’re building your own practice, it’s easy to slip into scarcity thinking: Are there enough patients? Will I “lose” to the practice down the street? That mindset breeds isolation and burnout. A better path—and the one I’ve seen consistently lead to sustainable growth—is community over competi...

Some of the biggest shifts in stress, relationships, and daily ease come from one small habit: asking directly. Not hinting. Not hoping someone reads your mind. A clear, kind ask.

We avoid direct asks for all sorts of reasons—worry about being “pushy,” fear of burdening others, or the belief that o...

It’s September, and Q4 starts on October 1—less than a month away. This is the moment to map how you’re going to kill it this year. Use this as inspiration and a calm, doable plan. If it sparks a different idea that fits your practice better, go for it. The best way to enter Q1 strong is to have an ...

We don’t often realize how much of our life is shaped by other people’s points of view (O.P.P.). From childhood, we absorb what parents, teachers, and society say about who we should be, how we should act, and what success looks like. These voices sink in so deeply that we often mistake them for our...

When we think of health, most of us picture our bodies: blood pressure, hormones, digestion, aches and pains. But what if many of the physical symptoms we experience actually start with our emotions? In my years of practice, I’ve seen this truth play out time and time again—unresolved emotions often...

Have you ever noticed how certain thoughts, memories, or feelings keep circling back into your life—almost like old tapes playing on repeat? It might be a painful memory, a past mistake, or even a story someone else told you about who you are. These loops weigh us down, creating mental clutter and e...

When you step into practice ownership, you’re not just a clinician anymore—you’re also an entrepreneur. And the truth is, even though nurse practitioners are highly trained in patient care, most of us didn’t get much education about running a business. That’s one reason so many small businesses—incl...

We all have moments when life feels unfair—when we’re unheard, unsupported, or just plain stuck. In those moments, it’s easy to slip into victim mode. This isn’t about being weak or dramatic; it’s simply a learned pattern for getting attention, comfort, or validation. The problem is, it often keeps ...

So you’ve made the decision: you’re going to open your own nurse practitioner practice.

You’re excited. You’re nervous. You’re picturing the name on the door, your first patients, and the freedom of running things your way. But then the big question hits: Where do I start?

Here’s the truth — the m...