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215: Financial Stability Is Not the Finish Line with Jelisha Gatling
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- Money Skills For Therapists
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- Jun 30, 2026
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- 1686
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Summary
What becomes possible when you build enough financial stability in your practice to support the life you actually want? In this “Best Of” episode, Linzy revisits her conversation with Jelisha Gatling — a therapist, Money Skills for Therapists graduate, and former MSFT coach — about what it can look like to move from financial stability into a deeper sense of freedom. Jelisha shares how she sold her belongings, packed two bags, and began traveling abroad while continuing to run her solo private practice. Linzy and Jelisha talk about the difference between stability and freedom, the pull to wait until you feel fully ready, and what it means to “do it scared.” They also explore how therapists can move away from all-or-nothing thinking and start making choices that create more spaciousness, simplicity, and alignment in their life. If you’ve ever felt like you need the perfect plan, more confidence, or “enough” money before making a meaningful change, this conversation invites you to think differently about what you — and your practice — can make possible. Timestamps: 01:39 - Why This “Best Of” Episode Matters Now 03:03 - Jelisha’s Digital Nomad Journey 05:34 - Financial Stability vs. True Freedom 07:39 - Work, Worth, and Peace of Mind 09:08 - Freedom, Responsibility, and Therapist Life 12:22 - Money, Parenting, and Life Chapters 17:51 - Moving Beyond All-or-Nothing Thinking 18:56 - Excuses, Fear, and Doing It Scared 23:31 - What Jelisha Has Learned About Herself 26:06 - Linzy’s Final Reflection Connect with Jelisha Gatling: Jelisha Gatling is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist & Private Practice Strategist. She’s an unapologetic boundary enthusiast, who in her off time, indulges in beach naps & reading. You can learn more about Jelisha and the work she does with…