79. Returning from Mat Leave as a Therapist & Business Owner (The Unspoken Reality)
Wed Feb 04 2026
Today’s episode is my first recording as a mom. Everything before this was pre-batched while my baby, Aiden, was still in my belly! Motherhood has been incredibly beautiful. It’s also been deeply humbling and very hard.
Since stepping away and coming back, I’ve gotten many questions about what maternity leave looked like for me as a therapist and business owner. The truth? It's VERY different when there’s no HR department, no paid leave, and no magical “return date” that suddenly feels right!
In today's episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on returning from mat leave as a therapist & business owner (and the unspoken reality).
In this episode, I cover:
The major emotional & identity shifts that happen when returning to workHow I’m structuring my return to work + practical ways you can ease back inThe REAL business realities of maternity leave for therapists
Connect with Kelly:
Follow on Instagram @businessoftherapy and @sitwithkellyCheck out the Business of Therapy website
Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Resources & Links:
IG post about screen timeThis episode is sponsored by Alma, the financially rewarding way to go in-networkI recommend setting up an intro call scheduler within Jane - use code: KELLY2MONTH for a 2-month grace periodPrivate Practice Academy Bundle (PPA)Reels MembershipBusiness Coaching WaitlistFree trainingspan class="ql-ui"...
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Today’s episode is my first recording as a mom. Everything before this was pre-batched while my baby, Aiden, was still in my belly! Motherhood has been incredibly beautiful. It’s also been deeply humbling and very hard. Since stepping away and coming back, I’ve gotten many questions about what maternity leave looked like for me as a therapist and business owner. The truth? It's VERY different when there’s no HR department, no paid leave, and no magical “return date” that suddenly feels right! In today's episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on returning from mat leave as a therapist & business owner (and the unspoken reality). In this episode, I cover: The major emotional & identity shifts that happen when returning to workHow I’m structuring my return to work + practical ways you can ease back inThe REAL business realities of maternity leave for therapists Connect with Kelly: Follow on Instagram @businessoftherapy and @sitwithkellyCheck out the Business of Therapy website Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode! Resources & Links: IG post about screen timeThis episode is sponsored by Alma, the financially rewarding way to go in-networkI recommend setting up an intro call scheduler within Jane - use code: KELLY2MONTH for a 2-month grace periodPrivate Practice Academy Bundle (PPA)Reels MembershipBusiness Coaching WaitlistFree trainingspan class="ql-ui"...