The Freedom Therapist

Ever wonder what REALLY happens inside an OT Inspire / Freedom Therapist Strategy meeting?

Welcome to Episode 17 of The Freedom Therapist Podcast! This episode feels extra special because I’m sitting down with Marlee—my incredible operations manager at OT Inspire, an amazing Therapy Assistant, a dear friend, and honestly, the heartbeat of our business since 2022. Marlee has been with me through it all—the highs, the challenges, the big wins—and she’s such a massive part of why we are where we are today.

In this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain and letting you into the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes magic of our team. There was no script, no plan—just a raw, real conversation about where we’ve been, what we’ve learned, and where we’re headed. This isn’t just about strategy; it’s about how we show up for each other, for our clients, and for the big dreams we’re bringing to life in 2025. I’m so excited to share this with you!

We hit record mid-strategy meeting, so what you’re about to hear is unscripted, unfiltered, and filled with all the feels.

What’s Inside This Episode:

• Reflecting on 2024 – The highs, the lows, and the big shifts that shaped both our business and personal lives this year.


• Values in Action – How freedom, balance, energy, and purpose guided our decisions and redefined how we show up—for ourselves, for our clients, and for each other.


• Confidence, Imposter Syndrome, and Resilience – Marlee opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, growing into her role, and finding her stride in a year filled with personal and professional challenges.


• Big Lessons on Work, Life, and Leadership – We discuss the guilt of working flexibly, how we’ve let go of the “shoulds,” and why true growth often starts with slowing down and doing less—but with more intention.

This episode is for anyone who has felt the weight of “not doing enough,” questioned their worth, or needed a reminder that progress—no matter how slow—is still progress. It’s a heartfelt conversation about growth, grace, and the power of showing up for yourself and others, even when it’s hard.

If you’re ready to embrace the messiness of growth, reflect on what matters, and lean into the magic of what’s to come, this episode is for you.

Thank you, Marlee, for sharing your heart, your wisdom, and your light with all of us. I am endlessly grateful for you and for everything we’ve built together.

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Or tag, comment or DM me on Instagram @miapoko and let me know your 2025 word of the year or the biggest lesson you’ve learned this year.

Here’s to flourishing, embodying, and thriving in 2025! ✨