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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
Episodes
  • 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
  • The Energetics of Expansion: from solo to group practice

    The Energetics of Expansion: from solo to group practice
    Mar 17 2026
    In this episode, psychotherapist, social worker and group practice owner Dr. Stephanie Dinsmore explores what it really means to expand from solo to group practice in a way that feels aligned, sustainable, and grounded in your values. Rather than rushing into growth, this conversation focuses on assessing your foundation, clarifying your motivation, and leading from a regulated, self-led place.Stephanie shares lessons learned from her own expansion journey—including early mistakes, burnout, and the importance of systems, leadership presence, and pacing. You’ll learn how leadership becomes a sacred practice, how your energy sets the tone for your team and clients, and how to expand without losing yourself—or your values—along the way.Apply for the Aligned Practice BlueprintRequest a consultation call for Stephanie’s mentorship program, the Aligned Practice Blueprint, an exclusive container launching January 2026.This program is designed to help therapists grow from solo to group practice using intuitive systems, aligned leadership, and sustainable backend structures.Only six practitioners will be accepted per cohort.More info: https://therapistsofftheclock.ca/the-aligned-practice-blueprint/Aligned Action Item — Soul-Centreded Expansion MapTake time to reflect on the following:Is my current foundation set up to support expansion?What is my motivation to grow (clinical, financial, personal—or all three)?What does my ideal group practice look like in 1, 5, and 10 years?What pace of growth feels sustainable for my nervous system and life?How do I want to show up as a leader?Use these reflections to create a Soul-Centred Expansion Map that guides your next steps from alignment—not urgency.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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    31 mins
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