We’re looking forward to introducing you to Dr. KT Moyer. Check out our conversation below.
KT, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
My kids! I am in the season of school, sports, and watching them grow into real people! They get my jokes and quote movies. They are killing it in their sports and I just love watching them, even though the schedule can be rough. Joy has actually been on my mind the last few months and I really have been tuning in to finding the joy, especially during the low points.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hey there! I’m Dr. KT Moyer the founder and CEO of HomeFront Concierge Physical Therapy, PLLC. I started HomeFront back in 2020 because I was fed up with how healthcare was delivered and knew I could do it better myself! I hated that corporate cared more about numbers, charging units, and profit. My business was the first of its kind in our area. I was bringing a no BS model of healthcare, without insurance companies dictating our care. Not only was the Private Pay model new, we also elevated the service by providing in-home care with the same quality. A true “concierge” model of healthcare, hence the name! I started HomeFront but then quickly realized business was not for the faint of heart. Although I was passionate about my mission and brand, the weight of it was taking a very physical toll on my personal life and health. I became very aware of how poorly I was managing stress and coping strategies were non-existent. When you quit your job and start a brand new business in a pandemic, I had to succeed to provide for my family (husband and 3 kids), there is a lot at stake if it fails. Since failure is not an option I had to take a hard look inward and make some changes. After starting HomeFront Oct. 2nd, 2020; I realized I was an alcoholic and decided to jump into sobriety Sept. 23rd, 2021.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
When that first wave of reality hit in the early weeks and months of sobriety, I really had to ask myself why did I drink in the first place? Entrepreneurship is full of self doubt, imposter syndrome, and highlighting every mistake. Pour some alcohol on that scenario and you find yourself in some dark places. There were too many negatives to name, but one thing I did know is that my “spark” faded to black I remember thinking back to a time when I didn’t need alcohol and it brought me back to my younger years when I was a bubbly little blonde girl who had a big personality to match the hair! I wasn’t bothered by what someone said, if I got in trouble I just rolled with the punches and carried on, there was no shame. As I got older and more responsibilities came I just thought alcohol was the normal solution to my issues. I didn’t realize it WAS the problem, and the cause of more stress and depression to come. That first year of sobriety, I had a lot of work to do. It was a very raw and uncomfortable year re-discovering my true self. Thankfully by the grace of God, I was able to forgive the girl I had become. Through this journey I have grown deeper in my faith and I no longer feel that darkness or heavy weight of depression. After one thousand five hundred and four days of sobriety, I no longer believe the lies alcohol and depression told me. I feel joy, and love, and feel all of it with a more hopeful perspective. I am closer to that bubbly little blonde girl, still got the big personality! (and hair!)
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
YES. The first year of sobriety was HARD! The second and third year felt like a honeymoon. This past year was back too hard again. Last summer was the first time I actually thought to myself “I should just give up”. I was in the middle of a growth phase: we were expanding our physical location by double. Construction lasted longer, hit with permit issues, and cost way more than expected. The office space was expanding and I needed the team to expand as well, but that was not an easy task. I felt like I couldn’t find the right fit or just when I though a team member was working out, boom: drama. We were taking hit after hit.I kept praying but things weren’t going according to my plan. I thought back to the times when I felt most lost and what helped me get through them. I realized I was relying on MY plan and MY agenda, clearly that wasn’t working out. I realized I was putting my efforts in the wrong direction and needed to start relying on God’s plan. When I learned to trust in Him, things started to fall into place. When things felt chaotic, instead of giving up I needed to lean into God. Since then I have had so much peace. For example: Recently, I suffered an almost career damaging injury from Jiu-jitsu, especially when it was my dominant arm. Although my caseload was the lightest it had been in 4 years, I was not able to show up to work or perform my duties because I was in so much pain, facing surgery that would take 6-12 months for complete healing: I still had a peace that I knew God had a plan and it was going to be OK. Long story short: yes, I almost gave up. Once again, God showed up to set me on the right path, to know that I am not supposed to quit!
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
ABSOLUTELY! For the first year of business (maybe most of my career) I tried to hide the fact that I was an alcoholic. I tried to put on this big professional facade that I was one person in the clinic and then the “real me” outside of work. Truth was, that game was exhausting. I was fortunate to recognize that I was heading for disaster. I realized that I could only live one way, and that was my authentic sober self. Currently I am unapologetic that I am sober and proudly living out my faith as a Catholic. When I was creating my business my mission and vision perfectly align with my personal beliefs. Business mentors say you should create both a personal mission and a business mission and vision. I didn’t see it at the time but now 5 years into business my mission has not changed, which means the foundation of this business is my true self. There was no distinction. I truly believe without God, I would not be here and my business would not succeed. I already mentioned how life/business was going with alcohol, so no need to rehash the lies and shame that went with it. At the end of the day, you cannot play pretend forever and the only person you are fooling is yourself. Clients also can smell BS, so you can try and hide “the real you” but it won’t turn out well!
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
Worrying! Once I started diving deeper in my faith and growing my relationship with Christ, I am experiencing the most peace and joy I have ever felt. Yet, I still find myself worried or stressed. I am getting better about not letting things get to me and I am working on controlling my emotions. That big personality I mentioned earlier also includes stress , worry, and anger. Some of my favorite bible stories or quotes are revolving around “be not afraid”, but it still seems like the hardest emotion to conquer. I am a type-A/ Enneagram 8 person so it is very uncomfy for me to just “let go”.
Besides, in my experience when I have trusted in His plan, it turns out wayyyy better than I planned! Plus, I am terrified of needles so Botox is not in my future so I am really trying to smooth out the angry 11’s! *you know what I mean ladies.
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