The Rise Up Sessions Podcast
The Rise Up Sessions Podcast is a psychology and personal growth podcast hosted by Zisa Levine, LCSW—therapist, entrepreneur, and former Israeli police officer. The show explores the intersection of psychology, business, mental health, and the decisions that shape our lives.
Episodes combine real stories with practical insights from therapy approaches such as CBT, EMDR, DBT, and ERP, helping listeners better understand how people navigate loss, risk, growth, and major life decisions.
Topics include psychology, entrepreneurship, relationships, trauma, and the moments when we have to decide whether to stay comfortable or move forward.
Episode 1: Of Cooks and Mechanics
Welcome back to Season 2 of The Rise Up Sessions.
In this episode, we explore why great therapists often struggle in business—from burnout and undercharging to perfectionism, leadership, and the shift from clinician to CEO.
We discuss private practice growth, scaling a group practice, and how to build a successful business without losing the values behind great clinical care.
Episode 2: Success can be scarier than failure
In this episode of The Rise Up Sessions, we explore the psychology of success, entrepreneurship, and identity—and what happens when achievement becomes tied to self-worth.
We discuss burnout, emotional health in business, money and validation, maintaining relationships while building a career, and why real success is more than income or status.
This conversation is about ambition, mental health, balance, and learning how to grow without losing yourself in the process.
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Subscribe to The Rise Up Sessions Podcast for conversations about psychology, mental health, business, and personal growth.
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Spotify: The Rise up Sessions
YouTube: @riseup.counseling
