The Convenient Counselor

How many times has a minor miscommunication in your life caused a major conflict? SO much time and energy is wasted by a misinterpreted text, not hearing a directive, or misunderstanding a conversati…

Who is writing your story? Do you know what's hidden in the chapters of your life? In this episode, learn more about one of my favorite approaches to therapy, which is called Narrative Therapy!

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Do you speak to yourself out loud? When you think something positive about yourself, does it stay inside your brain or do you verbalize it? Learn more about the power of this practice, in continuatio…

"I just don't have time to take care of my mental health." Have you said this to yourself before? I know I have in the past, until I learned how simple "micro practices" can help boost my mental heal…

"Never swim right after eating" is a well-known rule that we follow for our physical health, but are there some "nevers" that you should apply for your mental health and prevention of issues in relat…

It's time to flip the script a little bit...instead of Briana asking the questions, her husband Ben is doing the interview on this special milestone episode!

Learn more about:
- what the hardest part o…

When stressful moments happen, how do you cope? Is that coping skill healthy or unhealthy? Sometimes negative coping skills are a part of our lives, and we don't realize that they might have been sha…

It's no surprise that most of the world feels overwhelmed right now. What do you do in moments/seasons of overwhelm? In this episode, learn two principles to apply today and start moving foward.

"How are you?" Ummm....I'm good? Based on what measurement? ;)
Are you aware of how you measure well-being in your everyday life? How do you know when you're happy/angry/fulfilled/drained? This episod…

Retreats can sound unattainable at times, but they are ESSENTIAL to our well-being and self-care. Why are they important? How can you integrate retreats more often into your life? Learn the answers t…

What do you do in moments where you COMPLETELY disagree with what another person is saying? Do you jump into battle mode or "fix it" mode right away? Learn the power of "tell me more" in this episode…

"I can't do this."
"Nobody cares."
"This is the WORST."
Have these thoughts ever entered your mind? How do you respond when these thoughts pop up during situations? These thoughts don't have to be dismi…

In the 4th installment of "Questions for a Counselor," Briana tackles these two questions:

- How do I stop saying yes to everything that is asked of me? I am a recovering people pleaser, but I still s…

Whether you're single, engaged, or already married - there is something for you in this episode! Have you ever wondered what goes on during Pre-Marital Counseling? Is it really worth the effort? In t…

Have you set new goals (or have had goals for a while) and not sure how to accomplish them on a daily basis? Learn about the tool of "habit stacking" in order to easily create new routines and habits…

"New Year, New You" seems to be the common catchphrase for a New Year...but why should you change everything about your life just because the calendar went from Friday to Saturday? :) In this episode…

You know I can't stay away from the topic of self-care, especially during the holidays! How can you be intentional about taking care of yourself during an extra busy time of year? Learn more about ev…

Boundaries are essential to protecting your mental health - so how can we respect the boundaries of others and protect their health as well? This episode focuses on three ways to respect the boundari…

What are the questions I ask most as a therapist? Many people think counselors/therapists only give advice, but in reality the majority of our job is asking questions! The three questions presented i…

Do you often find yourself racing against the clock to get things done, go to the activities you signed up for, and wondering why it all goes so quickly? Or maybe time moves more slowly for you in th…