Episode 159. How Rosanne Carter Turned Burnout Into Her Biggest Business Asset

Today, I’m excited to have the incredible Rosanne Carter joining us here on the podcast to talk about something that is near and dear to her heart: nervous system co-regulation and why understanding this concept could completely transform your practice (and your life).

Rosanne is a psychotherapist and consultant who specializes in helping parents, children, and early childhood support professionals understand their OWN nervous systems so they can be more present and more regulated in their work and relationships.

But here's why I love Rosanne's story so much … She came to private practice from a place of complete burnout, not at all sure that she could make this work. But in just 3 years, she's built a thriving 6-figure practice, not only with some super savvy business smarts, but also by learning to honor her own nervous system instead of overriding it constantly.

In this episode, you'll learn:

What your "window of tolerance" is and how staying in it can completely change how you show up as a therapist (and as a human).
How to spot the sneaky signs that you're overriding your nervous system, and what to do as soon as this shows up for you.
Why reaching for your phone during work tasks is actually a nervous system cue (AND what it’s trying - desperately - to tell you).
A simple but powerful technique Rosanne uses when she starts to feel overwhelmed in the middle of a session (and why she shares this with her clients, too).

We've been taught that pushing through, working harder, and ignoring our body's signals is somehow noble or professional. But as Rosanne says so beautifully: "Self regulation is not a luxury, it's leadership.

" And you know what? She’s right.

So give this one a listen, guys. Because taking better care of yourself - and your nervous system! - is also part of having an Ideal PracticeTM.

~Wendy

P.S. “Okay Wendy - THAT was interesting….!“ If that’s what you find yourself saying as you listen, would you please share a little love with a 5 star review and a few words over on Apple Podcasts or Spotify?

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TODAY’S GUEST: ROSANNE CARTER

Rosanne Carter is the founder of Kavana Consulting and an Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist with 20+ years of experience. As a hard-of-hearing clinician raised by Deaf parents, Rosanne brings deep insight into communication, culture, and nervous system dynamics.

Grounded in neuroscience, attachment, and polyvagal theory, her work supports families and professionals in building nervous system awareness and co-regulation skills. Rosanne specializes in translating research into practical tools that strengthen connection and resilience in parent-child and professional-child relationships. Her work is rooted in the belief that nervous system understanding transforms relationships and fosters meaningful, lasting change.

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