How Therapists Can Find Time to Create Continuing Education (Without Burning Out) with Lisa Mustard | private practice | therapist | continuing education

How Therapists Can Find Time to Create Continuing Education (Without Burning Out) with Lisa Mustard | private practice | therapist | continuing education

Author: Lisa Mustard February 11, 2026 Duration: 9:58

If you listened to my last episode about creating income by teaching without becoming an influencer and thought, "That sounds great… but when would I actually find the time?",this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I talk honestly about time management for therapists who want to create continuing education, without hustle culture, productivity pressure, or burnout. I break down why "I don't have time" makes complete sense for clinicians, and why the real issue usually isn't time at all, it's structure, energy, and permission.

I explore the difference between clinical energy and creative energy, why waiting for long blocks of free time keeps therapists stuck, and how continuing education can be built in small, realistic containers that actually fit therapist life. I also share why most therapists already have far more teachable material than they realize and why starting smaller than you think is often the key to getting unstuck.

This episode is especially for therapists who feel curious about teaching or creating CE, but overwhelmed by where it would fit, or whether they're "ready" to begin.

Special Promotion: Berries + Free CE Podcourse Bundle (New Annual Customers)

At the beginning of this episode, I shared a limited-time promotion in partnership with Berries.

New customers who purchase the Berries annual subscription plan using my referral link will receive free access to my CE Podcourse Bundle, which includes over 30 hours of NBCC-approved continuing education contact hours, with new podcourses added throughout the year.

A Podcourse is a podcast and an audio course in one - designed for busy clinicians. You can listen on a walk, between sessions, or whenever it fits into your schedule. When you're ready, you log in, complete a short self-study quiz, and download your certificate of completion.

🧾 How to Receive the CE Podcourse Bundle

  1. Purchase the Berries annual subscription plan using my referral link. Use code THERAPYSHOW50 to save $50 on the annual subscription plan.

  2. Email support at lisamustard.com with:

    • Subject line: Berries CE Bundle

    • The email address you used to sign up for the Berries annual plan

Access to the CE Podcourse Bundle will be provided within 24–48 hours.

⚠️ This offer is available only to new Berries annual subscription customers.

📌 Continuing Education Details

The CE Podcourse Bundle is offered through Mustard Consulting LLC, an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider. Clinicians are responsible for confirming that NBCC CE contact hours are accepted by their state licensing board.

Important: If you discontinue your Berries annual subscription, you will lose access to the CE Podcourse Bundle.

🔗 Full details are available here.

👉Access the free CE Course Builder here.

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For mental health professionals seeking to fulfill their continuing education requirements without sacrificing valuable client time, Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard offers an accredited, flexible solution. Hosted by Lisa Mustard, this podcast transforms essential learning into accessible audio courses, known as Podcourses. Each episode is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the NBCC, providing licensed counselors, therapists, and social workers with relevant, practical knowledge they can apply directly to their practice. The format acknowledges the demanding schedules of caregivers, delivering content that can be absorbed during a commute, between sessions, or whenever a moment allows. This approach moves beyond traditional, lengthy seminars, creating a library of professional development that grows with an annual subscription. Listeners will find the discussions grounded in real-world application, covering evolving therapeutic techniques, ethical considerations, and industry updates critical for maintaining licensure and enhancing client care. The entire structure of this podcast is built around convenience and depth, ensuring that advancing one's education supports, rather than interrupts, the vital work of supporting others.
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