Incorporating Faith into Owning a Private Practice: A Conversation with Nathan Hanson

In this podcast, Nathan Hanson is invited to discuss his career as a licensed professional counselor (LPC), husband, father, and owner of a private practice. He takes pride in his role as a business owner and places importance on his personal life as a husband and a father. He emphasizes the importance of a balance between personal and professional life, namely putting family first and work second. Nathan mentions his faith throughout the conversation, expressing how he prays for his clients and his practice regularly. He holds onto the belief that his practice is God's business too, and it's this faith that has helped him grow his practice over the years. Also, Nathan shares how he prioritizes honesty, integrity, compassion, and grace, which are core tenets of his faith, in his practices. Visit the web page for full shownotes. 

• 00:07 Introduction and Guest Background
• 02:32 The Journey to Becoming a Practice Owner
• 03:11 Balancing Personal Identity and Professional Role
• 03:54 The Role of Faith in Personal and Professional Life
• 06:58 The Decision to Incorporate Faith into Practice
• 09:09 The Impact of Faith on Client Relationships
• 14:30 The Practice of Inviting God into the Workspace
• 16:32 Understanding Our Relationship with God
• 17:30 The Concept of Pleasing God
• 18:39 God's Perception of Us
• 19:34 The Unique Place of Humans in Creation
• 20:56 God's Unconditional Love for His Children
• 21:05 God's Role in Our Professional Lives
• 23:41 Balancing Trust in God and Business Efforts
• 26:53 The Importance of Humility and Trust in God
• 28:04 Praying for Clients and Trusting God's Provision
• 29:23 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Links and Resources

• Great Lakes Wellness Counseling

• Great Lakes Wellness Counseling on Facebook

• Sacred Space Community Groups - with Dawn

• Soul Care Retreats: Exclusively for therapists who want to recharge in a deep and fulfilling way. You will engage in your own spiritual journey, find some release from the work you do, as well as connect with other therapists all while enjoying the beauty of Colorado at a secluded and peaceful retreat center. Limited to 6-8 therapists.

Show Notes and Podcast Production by Course Creation Studio.