What if closing your practice wasn’t the end — but the beginning of a quieter, more intentional way of building?

In this episode, I talk with Melvin Varghese, psychologist, creator of The Quiet Builder, and host of Selling the Couch. Melvin and I explore what it looks like to build a life and business rooted in peace, integrity, and enoughness — rather than urgency, comparison, or constant growth.

We talk about the evolution many therapists face after private practice burnout — when you realize that the way you’ve been working is no longer sustainable, but you’re not sure what comes next. Melvin shares how his own journey from therapy to podcasting to online education unfolded slowly and quietly, through self-trust and paying attention to what felt aligned, not what looked impressive.

Together, we dig into:

• What it truly means to be a quiet builder — and why slow, steady growth is often the most sustainable
• How to listen for your next chapter after private practice burnout
• Building work that fits your nervous system and your season of life
• Letting go of the idea that more output equals more impact
• How Melvin rebuilt his business around family, creativity, and energy

If you’re at a point where you know something has to change — but you’re unsure where to start — this episode will help you imagine a softer, more sustainable path forward.

And if you’re ready to begin your own transition, I created a free guide to help you start.

👉 The 30-Day Quick Start Guide for Practice Closure walks you through the first steps of closing your practice with clarity, structure, and less overwhelm.

Listen to Episode 91 of The Therapist Burnout Podcast and rediscover what it means to build quietly, intentionally, and on your own terms.