Empowered Serenity Podcast: Conversations About Midlife Mental Health & Relationships
Welcome to The Empowered Serenity Podcast, hosted by Brent Peak, LPC, owner of North Valley Therapy in Phoenix, Arizona.
This show delivers practical, compassionate guidance on mental health and relationships tailored for midlife parents and other busy people.
If you are looking for ways to set healthy boundaries, reclaim your self-worth, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships, you’re in the right place.
This podcast will provide you with actionable strategies and profound insights to help you cultivate inner peace and live a more empowered, balanced life.
If you want to learn how to manage stress, communicate effectively, and heal from emotional wounds, this is the podcast for you.
This show will provide answers to questions like:
- How can I set and maintain healthy boundaries?
- How do I reclaim my self-worth after experiencing emotional trauma?
- How can I improve communication in my relationships?
- How do I make sure my difficult childhood doesn't affect my parenting and other relationships I care about?
- What are the best ways to manage stress and achieve life balance?
- How can I support my mental health while balancing responsibilities in my family, job, and community?
- How do I cultivate inner peace and mindfulness in my daily life?
- How can I build healthier, more fulfilling relationships?
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
011: The Hidden Habits Keeping You From Getting What You Need in Your Marriage
If you feel like you’re always giving but not getting what you need in your marriage, this episode is for you. Brent Peak, licensed therapist and founder of North Valley Therapy, breaks down 3 hidden…
010: Ten Boundaries That Give You Your Life Back
If your time, energy, and attention feel like they belong to everyone but you, this episode is for you. Brent shares 10 simple boundary actions that take less than a minute to implement—but each one …
INTRODUCING: Empowered Serenity Sessions
In this quick update, I share an exciting new resource I’ve created for listeners while I get back on track with new episodes in 2025. Empowered Serenity Sessions is a collection of guided mindfulnes…
009: Three Topics Smart Parents Don't Discuss in Front of Their Children
Episode 009: Three Topics Smart Parents Don't Discuss in Front of Their Children
Discover the three crucial topics parents should avoid discussing in front of their kids to protect their emotional wel…
008: 3 Things You're Doing to Try to Fix Your Relationship That Aren't Working
Episode 008: Three Things You're Doing to Try to Fix Your Relationship That Aren't Working (and How to Change Them)
Welcome to the Empowered Serenity Podcast! In today’s episode, Brent Peak discusses …
007: The Most Important Boundary You've Never Heard Of
Episode 007: The Most Important Boundary You've Never Heard Of
Join Brent Peak in this episode of the Empowered Serenity Podcast as he introduces the most important boundary you've never heard of. Bre…
006: Three Statements That Sound Like Good Parenting...But Aren't
In this episode, we dive into three common statements that parents often make with the best of intentions, believing they are encouraging and supportive. However, these statements can actually have u…
005: Hear Me Out! The Power of Relational Listening
Today we're exploring one of the most critical aspects of any relationship: communication. More specifically, we'll focus on the concept of relational listening and how it can transform your interact…
004: BONUS - Serenity in Seven - A Calming Mindfulness Exercise
Episode Title: Serenity in Seven: A Calming Mindfulness Routine
Description: Join Brent Peak, LPC in this special bonus episode as he shares a powerful mindfulness exercise, "Serenity in Seven," desig…
003: The Era Doesn't Excuse the Error - A Contrary View on Tough Parenting
In this episode of the Empowered Serenity Podcast, host Brent Peak, Licensed Professional Counselor and Therapeutic Coach, dives into a controversial yet important trauma topic. This episode explores…
002: You're Not In Management! What it Means to be Relational
A "quick-take" episode on what it means to be relational instead of managerial with your partner.
Are you managing your partner instead of truly connecting with them? Discover the difference between b…
001: Boundaries Don't Blame
A "quick-take" episode on the significance of setting boundaries without pointing fingers.
Join host Brent Peak, LPC, on the Empowered Serenity Podcast for practical strategies and heartfelt insights …
000: Trailer for the Empowered Serenity Podcast
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