The Convenient Counselor

In this episode, Briana talks about the top question she is asked as a counselor - "is this normal?" Plus learn more about a suggested alternative question and how it can alleviate some fears. 

Just like the title sounds, this short episode is a pep talk from Briana for you to visit and re-visit anytime you feel overwhelmed! We've all been there, and sometimes we just need to be cheered on …

What kind of "deposits" are you making into your emotional bank? Are you making tiny deposits of shame? Learn more about this unhealthy habit (that we all do regularly), and how to combat it on a dai…

How do you connect with those in your life? Answering this question is the goal of this episode, and learning how the root of each relationship can impact you on a regular basis!

Three main points:
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Continuing from Episode 40 on the importance of how we begin and end our day, this episode presents 3 questions to ask at the end of your day, before you go to sleep. Gratitude, introspection, and ki…

How do you start each day? In this episode, three questions to help begin your morning are presented - moments of gratitude, introspection, and kindness.

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What do you love about yourself? What makes you unique? If the answers to those questions are not readily available, there might be some personal growth that needs to happen. Learn more about the imp…

Why do we tend to move away from things that make us uncomfortable? Do we feel we need to understand and "solve" every little discomfort? In this episode, the idea of sitting with our discomfort is i…

Continuing on the previous episode's topic of redefining the way you describe your "strong-willed" child, this episode provides six practical tips on working with children who are naturally defiant o…

Have you or a loved one been labeled as "strong-willed?" Unfortunately this term can have a negative connotation, and while it might not be meant as that, the effects can be long lasting. Learn three…

Ever have those moments when you just don't feel anything...except for complete numbness?! With continual stress/expectations/things to do, sometimes we are operating in "auto-pilot" and don't even t…

In what could be described as a "permission" episode, Briana explores the concept of "both/and" with conflicting emotions. Can you be both happy and sad at the same time? Do you tend to pick just one…

Continuing on the idea of spiritual dismissal introduced in Episode 32, this episode dives into how we can often dismiss/ignore our own feelings before we give them a chance to be investigated a bit …

"Let Go and Let God"..."Too Blessed to be Stressed"...wait, what? When you share your emotions/thoughts with someone and you are met with avoidance by means of a Christian cliche or misused scripture…

"Marriage has NEVER brought out the worst in me," said no one ever. Times of crisis (and especially quarantine) can put an interesting pressure on your marriage, and sometimes it helps to take a step…

There is no "perfect way" to parent your children on a normal day, let alone during a crisis or global pandemic! In this episode, we dive into four questions you should be asking yourself in moments …

Contrary to popular opinion (or memes floating around), now is not the time to be setting new, lofty goals in your life, especially if you are feeling overwhelmed. What is the "minimum viable product…

We all NEED connection...and while in a unique season of quarantine and social distancing, sometimes we have to get creative in how we connect with others!

Whether it's mandated "shelter in place" or a season of life where you are "planted" where you might not want to be, you can still bloom. This episode covers three ways to bloom where you are planted…

I KNOW. We are all exhausted from hearing about anything with the word "virus" involved. And thankfully this episode does not even mention the word Corona! :)

What is something we CAN be doing (beside…