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Therapists Off the Clock

Therapists Off the Clock

By: Stephanie Dinsmore & Jodie Lockey-Duesling
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Listen in as Jodie Lockey-Duesling and Stephanie Dinsmore, two seasoned therapists with over 35 years of combined experience, provide listeners with authentic discussions about self-improvement, growth, relationships, and even trauma. They delve into a range of topics like discovering your true self, addressing past trauma, and the significance of community care. This podcast not only promotes mindfulness and spirituality but also encourages a community where listeners can learn and connect. It's a resource for anyone looking to grow and heal. The goal is to increase awareness, share experiences, and stimulate healthier discussions about mental health. Tune in for honest conversations about mental health and wellness - Let's just talk about it. Jodie and Stephanie are therapists at Mindful Path Counselling (instagram.com/mindfulpathcounselling) in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Please note: "Therapists off the Clock" is a podcast offering general mental health advice based on hosts' experiences and observations. It is not a replacement for professional mental health services or counselling. If you're facing a mental health crisis or contemplating self-harm, seek immediate medical help. We advise you to consult with a mental health professional for counselling or psychotherapy. This podcast does not establish a counsellor-client relationship and any actions taken based on our podcast are at your own risk. Always consult with your healthcare provider regarding mental health or medical concerns.Copyright 2026 Stephanie Dinsmore & Jodie Lockey-Duesling Biographies & Memoirs Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
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  • Visioning the Future: co-creating with spirit & strategy

    Visioning the Future: co-creating with spirit & strategy
    Apr 7 2026
    We’re closing out Season 1 of our Sub-Series The Aligned Practice Method with a soul-aligned visioning episode designed to help you clarify what you’re building — and how you want it to feel. Stephanie Dinsmore walks you through goal setting that starts with presence, values, and energy (not pressure), and offers practical ways to blend intuitive visioning with grounded strategy. You’ll also be guided through a future-self visualization to connect with the version of you who’s leading your practice with clarity, ease, and confidence.Guiding Questions for Vision + PlanningWhere am I in flow — and where do I feel tension?What values must my business reflect this year?What emotions or rhythms do I want to cultivate with my clients, team, and myself?What structures would allow this vision to be lived daily?When I revisit monthly/quarterly: has my energy shifted?Aligned Action ItemCreate Your Vision (Without Forcing the Strategy Yet)Choose one of the following and complete it this week:Mind Map Your Practice VisionUse colours, symbols, and keywords to map:Your energy flowClient experienceTeam dynamicsDaily rhythmBuild a Vision Board or Collage (digital or physical) Include images/words that reflect how you want your practice to feel:SpaceToneValuesSustainabilityPresenceRecord a Voice Memo to Your Future SelfAnswer:What am I building?What do I want it to feel like?What do I need to protect to sustain it?Optional next step: Revisit your Season 1 Aligned Action Items and pick one to implement for the next 7 days.Share Your ReflectionsIf you complete your expansion map or reflect on your leadership vision, head to @MyAlignedPractice on Instagram and share your insights on the Episode 7 posthttps://www.instagram.com/myalignedpracticeAbout Dr. Stephanie DinsmoreStephanie Dinsmore, MSW, RSW, is a psychotherapist, social worker, group practice owner, and soulful-led business mentor for therapists. She is the founder of Mindful Path Counselling, a thriving Ontario-based practice with over 25 clinicians. Stephanie blends clinical expertise with somatic awareness, intuitive healing, and values-based leadership to help therapists align who they are as people, clinicians, and business owners. Her coaching framework supports therapists in identifying mindset blocks, reconnecting with their intuition, and building practices that feel spacious, sustainable, and deeply aligned.Read more about Stephanie here: https://therapistsofftheclock.ca/our-team/stephanie-dinsmore/Connect with StephanieInstagram — @myalignedpractice: https://www.instagram.com/myalignedpracticeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stephanie-dinsmore-6b202014a/Connect with Therapists Off the ClockInstagram — @therapistsofftheclock: https://www.instagram.com/therapistsofftheclockWebsite: https://therapistsofftheclock.ca/Learn More about Mindful Path CounsellingWebsite: https://www.mindfulpathcounselling.caInstagram — @mindfulpathcounselling: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulpathcounselling/
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    28 mins
  • Integration & Inner Wisdom: listening to your business

    Integration & Inner Wisdom: listening to your business
    Mar 31 2026
    In Episode 9, Stephanie Dinsmore invites you to slow down and integrate everything we’ve explored this season. This episode is about listening — not forcing. About tuning into your inner wisdom rather than reacting to pressure, comparison, or urgency. Stephanie reframes your business as a living system — one that responds to your energy, your clarity, and your capacity. Instead of asking, “What should I do next?” she invites you to ask:What is my business asking of me in this season?Is this pace sustainable — or survival-based?What kind of leadership is being called for right now?What would alignment look like today — not someday?This episode is a gentle integration of your sacred container, your nervous system work, your boundaries, your pricing, your leadership, and your expansion. It’s a reminder that sustainable success isn’t built through force — it’s built through alignment.End-of-Season Integration ReflectionRather than a single action item, this episode is an invitation to ongoing practice.Reflect on:What is my current pace revealing?Where do I feel stretched or bracing?What decisions feel expansive vs. constrictive?Am I leading from presence or performance?Where is “should” driving my choices?Intuition ChecklistWhen you notice the word “should”, pause and ask:Is this coming from my values — or external expectation?Am I operating from scarcity, comparison, or fear of missing out?Could I reframe this as “I could” instead?Shifting from should to could creates space for:RegulationChoiceIntegritySelf-trustShare Your ReflectionsIf you complete your expansion map or reflect on your leadership vision, head to @MyAlignedPractice on Instagram and share your insights on the Episode 7 posthttps://www.instagram.com/myalignedpracticeAbout Dr. Stephanie DinsmoreStephanie Dinsmore, MSW, RSW, is a psychotherapist, social worker, group practice owner, and soulful-led business mentor for therapists. She is the founder of Mindful Path Counselling, a thriving Ontario-based practice with over 25 clinicians. Stephanie blends clinical expertise with somatic awareness, intuitive healing, and values-based leadership to help therapists align who they are as people, clinicians, and business owners. Her coaching framework supports therapists in identifying mindset blocks, reconnecting with their intuition, and building practices that feel spacious, sustainable, and deeply aligned.Read more about Stephanie here: https://therapistsofftheclock.ca/our-team/stephanie-dinsmore/Connect with StephanieInstagram — @myalignedpractice: https://www.instagram.com/myalignedpracticeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stephanie-dinsmore-6b202014a/Connect with Therapists Off the ClockInstagram — @therapistsofftheclock: https://www.instagram.com/therapistsofftheclockWebsite: https://therapistsofftheclock.ca/Learn More about Mindful Path CounsellingWebsite: https://www.mindfulpathcounselling.caInstagram — @mindfulpathcounselling: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulpathcounselling/
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    28 mins
  • Boundaries, Burnout & Business as Self-Care

    Boundaries, Burnout & Business as Self-Care
    Mar 24 2026
    In this deeply personal episode, Stephanie Dinsmore explores the connection between boundaries, burnout, and building a business that truly functions as self-care. Stephanie shares a vulnerable story about her own experience with severe burnout in 2024 — including a terrifying health scare during pregnancy that forced her to confront how hard she was pushing herself as a therapist, leader, and business owner. Through that experience, she learned that burnout is not a personal failure — it’s a nervous system signal. Stephanie walks you through practical tools like HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired), micro-pauses between sessions, closing rituals, and shifting from performance to presence — all designed to help you protect your energy while growing your practice.Aligned Action Item — Boundaries & Self-Care Alignment PracticeThis week’s focus: Protect your energy. Prevent burnout. Build sustainability.Daily Practices (Choose One or More)Morning Nervous System Check-In Before opening your devices, pause for 60 seconds to 5 minutes. Ask: How do I feel today? Where do I notice expansion or contraction?Micro-Pauses Between Sessions Stand up. Leave your room. Brush off the previous session’s energy. Stretch. Drink water. Reset.Closing Ritual At the end of your workday, intentionally close your laptop or office door. Take a deep breath. Signal to your nervous system: Work is complete.Weekly PracticesEnergy & Boundary ReflectionJournal:What is draining me?What is energizing me?Where am I overextending?Reclaim Energetic Sovereignty Practice returning energy that is not yours. Say no to one misaligned opportunity.Pleasure & Presence Integration Schedule one non-work activity that nourishes you. Celebrate one small win from the week.TEDx Talk Stephanie mentioned on Mindfulness with Shauna Shapiro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeblJdB2-VoShare Your ReflectionsIf you complete your expansion map or reflect on your leadership vision, head to @MyAlignedPractice on Instagram and share your insights on the Episode 7 posthttps://www.instagram.com/myalignedpracticeAbout Dr. Stephanie DinsmoreStephanie Dinsmore, MSW, RSW, is a psychotherapist, social worker, group practice owner, and soulful-led business mentor for therapists. She is the founder of Mindful Path Counselling, a thriving Ontario-based practice with over 25 clinicians. Stephanie blends clinical expertise with somatic awareness, intuitive healing, and values-based leadership to help therapists align who they are as people, clinicians, and business owners. Her coaching framework supports therapists in identifying mindset blocks, reconnecting with their intuition, and building practices that feel spacious, sustainable, and deeply aligned.Read more about Stephanie here: https://therapistsofftheclock.ca/our-team/stephanie-dinsmore/Connect with StephanieInstagram — @myalignedpractice: https://www.instagram.com/myalignedpracticeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stephanie-dinsmore-6b202014a/Connect with Therapists Off the ClockInstagram — @therapistsofftheclock: https://www.instagram.com/therapistsofftheclockWebsite: https://therapistsofftheclock.ca/Learn More about Mindful Path CounsellingWebsite: https://www.mindfulpathcounselling.caInstagram — @mindfulpathcounselling: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulpathcounselling/
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    40 mins
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