Scaling Up Your Impact Podcast

Short on time, big on purpose? Scaling Up Your Impact delivers practical, trauma-informed tools, mindset shifts, and clinical strategies for therapists who want to grow—without burning out. Proudly hosted by Scaling Up, a globally accessible training company serving thousands of clinicians, this podcast is rooted in the real-world expertise of EMDR trainers, trauma therapists, and community leaders. Each episode draws from our team’s collective experience across the field, research, and training rooms worldwide. 🎧 New episodes drop every week. Whether you're new to trauma work or a seasoned EMDR clinician, Scaling Up Your Impact helps you reconnect with your why, refine your how, and expand your influence—one purposeful episode at a time. 💡 Expect weekly themes, actionable takeaways, and occasional companion resources—all designed to inspire growth without overwhelm. ✨ To learn

Scaling Up Your Impact Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Kelly Smyth-Dent, LCSW, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kelly Smyth-Dent, LCSW hosts Scaling Up Your Impact Podcast, a health show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  Ep 20 - Relationship & Community Building Strategies That Help People Invest in Mental Health with Reba Machado

  Dec 11, 202539 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, host Robyn Mourning sits down with Reba Machado, EMDR facilitator and therapist, to explore the power of community and connection in mental health work. Reba shares how she balances her roles as a clinician, practice owner, parent, and community leader, while cultivating meaningful relationships that support her clients, colleagues, and personal life. Listeners will gain practical insights into building supportive networks, fostering belonging, and sustaining a trauma-informed practice without burning out.</p><p>Tune in to hear Reba’s strategies for integrating humor, humility, and grace into your professional and personal li...

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  Episode #19

  Ep 19 - Nature Based EMDR Therapy with Tony Parmenter

  Nov 13, 20251h 2mS0

  <p>In this inspiring episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, Robyn Mourning sits down with EMDR therapist Tony Parmenter to explore the innovative integration of nature, fly fishing, and EMDR therapy. Tony shares how being outdoors enhances nervous system regulation, supports co-regulation with clients, and creates a deeply grounding, therapeutic experience. He dives into his process, including using natural metaphors, slow bilateral stimulation, and playful engagement to help clients process trauma more effectively.</p><p>Tony also discusses his experiential training programs for therapists, offering hands-on guidance for incorporating therapeutic fly fishing and nature-based EMDR into clinical practice. Listeners will...

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  Episode #18

  Ep 18 - Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health with Sarai Trujillo, LPC

  Nov 6, 20251h 11mS0

  <p>In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, host Robyn Mourning welcomes Sarai Trujillo to explore the vital work of infant and early childhood mental health. Sarai shares her experiences as a therapist, mother of seven, and grandmother of ten, highlighting how relational support, attachment, and early interventions can empower parents to become healing agents for their children—even in the midst of life’s challenges.</p><p>Topics include:</p>Supporting parents in high-stress or complex environments<br/><br/><br/>Integrating relational and therapeutic work with EMDR<br/><br/><br/>Building buffering relationships and community support<br/><br/><br/>...

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  Episode #17

  Ep 17 - Perinatal Mental Health with Sarai Trujillo

  Oct 30, 202554 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, Robyn Mourning sits down with Sarai Trujillo, licensed professional counselor and perinatal mental health expert, to explore how therapists and birth workers can support families during pregnancy and the postpartum period.</p><p>Sarai shares her journey from grassroots birth justice work to providing trauma-informed EMDR therapy for birthing people and their families. They discuss sensitive periods of development, the concept of “open windows,” and how the perinatal period offers a unique opportunity for healing, trauma reprocessing, and empowerment.</p><p>Listeners will learn about postpartum care plans, community-based support, and prac...

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  Episode #16

  Ep 16 - Humanitarian EMDR Therapy with Jennifer Pollock, LCSW

  Oct 16, 202522 minS0

  <p>In this inspiring episode of the Scaling Up Your Impact podcast, host Robyn sits down with Colorado therapist Jennifer Pollock to explore her recent humanitarian EMDR work in Costa Rica. Jennifer shares how she used EMDR GAP protocols—including ASSYST, IGTP, and PRECI—to support women experiencing trauma, and discusses the powerful transformations she witnessed.</p><p>The conversation highlights the importance of a stepped-care approach, cultural humility, and connecting with your “why” when doing trauma-informed care at home or abroad. Whether you’re an EMDR practitioner or simply passionate about mental health, this episode offers practical insights and moving sto...

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