Sustainable Bodyworker is the go-to podcast for massage therapists ready to break free from burnout and build thriving, purpose-driven practices. Hosted by Gretchen Popp—massage therapist, mentor, educator, and recovering overachiever—this show dives deep into nervous system aligned business strategies, sensible pricing, and practices for client work that sustains rather than drains you. Whether you’re just starting out or seeking ways to make your career truly support your life, tune in each week for grounded advice, actionable tips, and honest discussions on how to create a sustainable and fulfilling bodywork business.
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchSustainable Bodyworker is the go-to podcast for massage therapists ready to break free from burnout and build thriving, purpose-driven practices. Hosted by Gretchen Popp, massage therapist, mentor, educator, and recovering overachiever, this show dives deep into nervous system aligned business strategies, sensible pricing, and practices for client work that sustains rather than drains you.
Recent episodes include "When the Practice You Built No Longer Fits: Identity, Purpose, and Starting Again" (11 October 2026, 48 minutes), "Episode 47: Why the Way You Speak to Clients Matters More Than You Think - Sustainable Bodyworker Podcast" (25 May 2026, 28 minutes), and "Episode 46: Hiring Without the Headaches with Julie Campbell - Sustainable Bodyworker Podcast" (18 May 2026, 68 minutes).
Sustainable Bodyworker publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 49 episodes.
Booking probability for Sustainable Bodyworker is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sustainable Bodyworker requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sustainable Bodyworker's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Sustainable Bodyworker are Therapists & Other Health Practitioners. Sustainable Bodyworker has a health audience.
Sustainable Bodyworker is a health show with 49 episodes published.
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Episode #49
After a few months away from the podcast, Gretchen is back with a personal conversation about what’s been happening behind the scenes. Over the past three years, she’s sold her clinic, moved across the country, shifted...
Episode #48
Ever notice how quickly clients start identifying with the stories they’ve been told about their bodies? “My hips are a mess.” “This shoulder never lets go.” “My body is just broken.” In this episode, Gretchen explores...
Episode #47
Hiring for your practice shouldn’t feel like wandering through a legal minefield, but let’s be honest—most of us end up there, stressing about getting it “right” and terrified of making a costly mistake. What’s...
Episode #46
If you’ve ever wondered why finding (and keeping) the right team feels so daunting, you’re not alone. In this episode, Gretchen Popp pulls together real-deal wisdom from four fellow practice owners—each with their own...
Episode #45
Ever catch yourself building a business to escape burnout… only to realize you’re slowly recreating the same kind of pressure and exhaustion, just with your name on the door? This episode is a really honest look at how...
Episode #44
Good therapists don’t usually leave because “people don’t want to work.” They leave when they don’t feel seen, supported, aligned, or set up to succeed. In this episode, Gretchen talks about what it actually takes to...
Episode #43
Feeling maxed out and assuming hiring is the obvious next step? This episode is a needed reality check. Gretchen talks about the pressure so many massage therapists feel to “scale” by bringing someone on, and why being...
Episode #42
Feeling like your only options are burnout in someone else’s business or burning out trying to run your own? This conversation challenges that binary in a way a lot of us probably need to hear. Gretchen talks about how...
Episode #41
Are you tired of feeling like you have to either become a full-time content creator or just hope clients magically show up? This conversation with Annette gets down to the honest reality that marketing yourself doesn’t...
Episode #40
You ever wonder if confidently owning your clinical expertise will scare off loyal clients—or if “fixing people” just means you’ll work yourself out of business? You’re not alone; so many of us secretly worry that...
Episode #39
If you’ve ever felt like your heart just isn’t in your sessions anymore—like you’re running on autopilot, ticking off protocols, and rationing your energy just to make it through the day—you’re not alone. The pressure...
Episode #38
If you’ve ever wondered how to show up for clients when you’re scraping the bottom of your own energy barrel, this episode’s going to hit home. Nicolle Mitchell opens up about what actually shifts the quality of care...
Episode #37
Ever reach that point where you’re “successful” on paper but inside you’re just—done? Like your body and brain are screaming for something new, but letting go of what you built feels impossible (and maybe a little bit...
Episode #36
Ever caught yourself wondering if you’re even cut out for this work anymore—especially when that sense of passion starts to feel more like a trap than a fire? This conversation cuts right to the core of what so many...
Episode #35
🌿 A conversation about bodywork burnout that goes deeper than food choices, willpower, or “doing better.” In this solo episode, Gretchen responds to a charged conversation in the massage therapy world around...
Episode #34
Ever find yourself completely wiped out, hustling through the admin, laundry, marketing—all the not-so-glamorous parts of running a bodywork practice—while your actual passion feels buried under a pile of “shoulds”...
Episode #32
✨ What if charging your worth isn’t about money at all, but about reciprocity, nervous system safety, and the longevity of your career? ----more---- In this solo episode, Gretchen reflects on an “aha” moment that...
Episode #33
Burnout isn’t proof you’re failing. It’s a distress signal — and the panic, resentment, and “I can’t keep doing this” moments aren’t meant to be bypassed. They’re information. In this Season 2 opener, I’m naming the old...
Episode #31
Click HERE to join us in our Sustainable Bodyworker Bingo Challenge for 2026! So many of us set big resolutions and think, “this year, I’ll finally stick with self-care”... only to get steamrolled by old patterns...
Episode #30
Who am I to raise my prices, teach a class, or even call myself an expert? If those thoughts have ever circled your mind louder than clients on a Friday night waitlist, you’re not alone—Gretchen lays it all bare in this...
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