The Convenient Counselor

Pairing for Productivity - it's a simple concept, and one that I recommend to almost every counseling client! Learn more about this idea of partnering something you like with something you might not …

If you like to be "prepared," this episode is for you! From both a counselor's perspective as well as being the client, Briana presents four things you can do before a counseling session to make the …

How can you establish a connection with a group of people? Why is being a part of a community important? Sometimes we hear about someone's "tribe" and it strikes a note of jealousy in our hearts, bec…

What is it like to live with depression? What if you could peek into the mind of someone who has/is dealing with this very common mental health issue? This episode gives a glimpse into Briana's perso…

It's pretty obvious how important self-care is for our overall health. But have you created a "menu" of options that is fully customized to what works for YOU? Learn about creating a self-care menu a…

Is there a difference between "self-care" and "self-help?" YES. Find out about these two commonly misunderstood mental health phrases, and why it's important to know the difference!

Self-Care Episodes…

Finally!! I'm back and excited about returning to this podcast - with a new name! This episode helps explain why the name change was made, and also covers why change is important in your life...and w…

We often blaze through daily life, without much rest in sight - but do you know when you need to "pause" certain areas of your life? This episode focuses on this question, as well as offers three rea…

Do you pay attention to how your environment affects you overall? Paying attention to the people, places, physical reactions, and beauty around you is crucial to your overall health. Learn more about…

Are you thinking about pursuing counseling but not sure where to start? Have you made your first appointment and now you are nervous about what to expect? This episode helps calm some of these very n…

Do you currently "prep" for upcoming stressful situations? We may not be able to control what is going on around us, but we can control how we react and prepare for those moments! Listen to this epis…

Did you know that you brain registers every word that you speak? This directly impacts your overall well-being, whether your words are positive or negative. Learn a few simple swaps for things you mi…

What are our basic needs? Typically food, shelter, and water come to mind...which is correct. But there are three other basic needs that humans need to thrive, and often these can get overlooked or n…

Sure, most people think of massages, bubble baths, and even sleep when they think of self-care. But this episode has some ideas of "unconventional" self-care practices (provided by Briana and listene…

In the first Q&A episode of Grace in Progress, Briana focuses on two questions:
- How do I keep work stress at work, and not take it home with me?
and
- How do I share news or what's going on in the wor…

What does a tater tot have to do with processing triggers in your life? Learn more about the TATER tool and the importance of slowing down to listen to your inner voice - it can change everything!

"I'M TRIGGERED." Do you know any of the emotional triggers in your life? How does your body react to triggers? Why does it even matter? Learn more about these questions in this episode, and start to …

Do you have a dream, big or small, that has been on your heart for a while...but you just don't know where to start? Briana speaks a little bit about how she did "something small today" to pursue the…

Emotional awareness is essential to a child's overall well-being. Do the children in your life know how to name their emotions? Learn about the various stages of development, and specific ways to hel…

Do you have a "go to" motto for when a situation puts a strain on your mental health? Dive into four of Briana's most popular phrases/mottos in this episode, and add them to your emotional toolbox st…