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 more about our offerings and become a part of our community, visit for more information: scalingupemdr.com
Let’s scale up our impact together - one day at a time.
Episodes
20 episodes
Ep 20 - Relationship & Community Building Strategies That Help People Invest in Mental Health with Reba Machado
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 ...
Ep 19 - Nature Based EMDR Therapy with Tony Parmenter
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 ne...
Ep 18 - Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health with Sarai Trujillo, LPC
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...
Ep 17 - Perinatal Mental Health with Sarai Trujillo
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 pregna...
Ep 16 - Humanitarian EMDR Therapy with Jennifer Pollock, LCSW
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...
Ep 15 - Using EMDR in K–12 School Settings
Schools are one of the most important environments for reaching children and teens—but how can EMDR therapy fit into these settings? In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, Kelly Smyth-Dent explores the opportunities and challenges ...
Ep 14 - Using EMDR in Various Treatment Centers
EMDR isn’t just for private practice. In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, Kelly Smyth-Dent explores how EMDR therapy can be integrated into eating disorder hospitals, addictions recovery centers, and inpatient/residential mental...
Ep 13 - How to Structure Your First EMDR Intensive: Clinical, Logistical, and Pricing Strategies
Curious about offering EMDR Intensives but not sure where to start? In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, Kelly Smyth-Dent walks you through everything you need to know to structure your first intensive—covering clinical planning,...
Ep 12 - What If I Take the EMDR Basic Training and Don’t Like EMDR Therapy?
Thinking about EMDR training but worried it might not be for you? In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, Kelly Smyth-Dent tackles one of the most common fears therapists have: “What if I invest in EMDR Basic Training and end up...
Ep 11 - What’s the Difference Between Crisis Response and Early Intervention?
In the wake of disaster or collective trauma, timing matters. In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, Kelly Smyth-Dent breaks down the key differences between Crisis Response and Early Intervention, and how two powerful AIP-based gr...
Ep 10 - Marketing Yourself as an EMDR Therapist — With or Without Certification
Marketing your therapy services can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re not sure if being EMDR-certified makes a difference. In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, Kelly Smyth-Dent breaks down what actually attracts clients an...
Ep 09 - Nervous System Care: Using the ASSYST to Go Beyond Coping
In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, we explore the ASSYST protocol—an evidence-informed, nonverbal intervention designed to support clients in acute distress by helping stabilize their nervous systems and prevent the onset of PT...
Ep 08 - What We Wish Therapists Knew About Scaling Up: Our Vision, Values, and Common Misconceptions
Curious about what really drives Scaling Up? In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, founder Kelly Smyth-Dent offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the heart and mission of Scaling Up. Whether you’re a longtime participant or j...
Ep 07 - I Don’t Know If EMDR Is Right for Me (or My Clients): Who Benefits Most from EMDR Therapy
Are you wondering if EMDR therapy is a good fit for your clients—or for your own clinical style? In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, host Kelly Smyth-Dent tackles the common hesitations therapists have about EMDR, from concerns ...
Ep 06 - Adapting EMDR for Group Work: What Actually Works
In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, host Kelly Smyth-Dent tackles one of the most frequently asked questions among trauma-informed therapists: Can EMDR be adapted for group settings—and if so, what actually works?Kelly ex...
Ep 05 - EMDR Trained vs. EMDR Certified: What’s the Difference—and Does It Matter?
In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, host Kelly Smyth-Dent breaks down one of the most common questions among EMDR therapists: What’s the real difference between being EMDR-trained and EMDR-certified, and why should it matter to you or yo...
Ep 04 - Healing Veterans, Empowering Clinicians: How EMDR Is Changing Trauma Care in Arizona
In this episode of Scaling Up Your Impact, host Kelly Smyth-Dent explores the urgent need for trauma-informed care among veterans, service members, and their families—and how EMDR Therapy is helping to close the gap. Discover why milit...
Ep 03 - Adapted EMDR Protocols for Real-World Impact
Episode 3 - ADAPTING EMDR PROTOCOLS FOR REAL-WORLD IMPACTIn this illuminating episode of the Scaling Up Your Impact Podcast, we dive into the essential practice of adapting EMDR protocols to meet diverse client needs ...
