The Convenient Counselor
Hosted by Briana Leach - a wife, mom of three, and licensed professional counselor (LPC), this podcast covers a variety of counseling topics that all have the same foundation...taking serious topics and making them less intimidating and more accessible. Join in and learn more about yourself in this "awkward one-sided counseling session" that is short enough for a quick car ride, yet gets right to the point and challenges you to increase your self-awareness!
Episodes
126 episodes since 2019
Episode 125 - 3 Reasons Mental Health Matters
Why does mental health matter? Why start a podcast about it? Learn more about the answers to these questions as well as an update on the podcast moving forward.
November 16, 2022
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Episode 125
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10:34
Episode 124 - Your Life as a Boat
Have you ever imagined your life as an object? Visualization is really important in therapy, because it allows us to tap into a side of our brain that can process emotions and situations differently than just with logic. Learn more about this t...
November 09, 2022
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Episode 124
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8:38
Episode 123 - When You Need a Pep Talk
Need a pep talk today? This quick episode is one you can file away for those days where you just need someone to cheer you on for a second, help you be thankful, and feel your feelings. You've got this!
November 02, 2022
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Episode 123
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4:55
Episode 122 - Name That Fear, Part 2
You've named the fear, now what? In this episode, learn the two follow up questions that are needed after naming a fear - they can help you understand where the fear comes from, and steps to potentially take to avoid or cope with it!
October 26, 2022
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Episode 122
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15:16
Episode 121 - Name That Fear
What are you afraid of? Typically when we hear this question we might only think of a couple responses - in my case, going to the dentist and alligators. But in everyday situations, there can be "fears" that drive or motivate our behaviors. Lea...
October 19, 2022
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Episode 121
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11:47
Episode 120 - 5 Tips for Pursuing New Friendships
It's hard to make new friends. Even harder when you lead a busy life! But in this episode, learn 5 tips for pursuing new friendships in a healthy way!
October 12, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 120
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10:44
Episode 119 - Questions for a Counselor #6
Join in on the 6th round of "Questions for a Counselor" in this episode, which covers the following questions:* Any advice on a child who explodes when he can’t figure out something? Homework, assembling a toy, etc…it’s unpredictable an...
October 05, 2022
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12:50
Episode 118 - Pockets of Peace
In the stress of daily life, do you have "pockets of peace?" These brief moments can help the dust settle and for you to sometimes literally catch your breath! Learn more about this wellness practice in Episode 118.
September 28, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 118
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11:16
Episode 117 - Fortune Telling
"Fortune Telling" is a therapy term used for one of the most common cognitive distortions (unhealthy way of thinking). Learn more about the definition, what qualifies as fortune telling, and ways to combat it if this is something you struggle w...
September 21, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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9:32
Episode 116 - Efficiency vs. Effectiveness
Are efficiency and effectiveness the same thing? Sometimes we think they are, but unfortunately that's not always the case! In this episode, we dive into these two concepts with real-life examples, so that you can see what will be the best cour...
September 14, 2022
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Episode 116
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9:13
Episode 115 - Who Drew That Line?
We all know that rules are meant to keep us safe, and boundaries can be protective...but what about certain "lines" in your life that you may not know their origin? Did someone "draw" in your life and you've never acknowledged it? In this episo...
September 07, 2022
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Episode 115
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8:14
Episode 114 - Better Late Than Never
Back from summer break, barely meeting the personal August "deadline" in my mind...better late than never! :) In this episode, learn about four areas where this common phrase might need some evaluation:- Apologies- Course correcti...
August 31, 2022
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Episode 114
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8:03
Episode 113 - Revisiting 5,5,5
In this episode we revisit the concept of applying the "5,5,5 principle" to your daily life!
June 22, 2022
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Episode 113
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9:24
Episode 112 - Use Caution When Labeling
When you talk about your own mental health struggles, how do you "label" them? Do you call it "my anxiety" when you talk about dealing with anxiety? Have you mis-labeled other issues as something that's a bit more palatable in your mind? Learn ...
June 15, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 112
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9:48
Episode 111 - Practicing Vulnerability with Yourself
We often think that since we can hear/process most of our inner thoughts, we are vulnerable with ourselves, right?? Unfortunately that is not always true. In this episode, learn examples of what practicing self-vulnerability might look like, or...
June 08, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 111
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11:09
Episode 110 - Questions for a Counselor #5
Join in on round #5 of listener-submitted questions, and hear Briana's response to the following:"I have a family member that would really benefit from counseling, but I'm not sure how to tell them that without offending them. What shou...
June 01, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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11:51
Episode 109 - The Importance of Finding Your Realistic "Happy Place"
Where is your "happy place?" Is it a location or view you are able to visit often? Are you aware of moments in your life that could qualify as a happy place, AKA a place you feel at ease and fully yourself? Learn more about these questions and ...
May 18, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 109
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8:41
Episode 108 - The GIFT of Anger, Motherhood Edition
"I never thought I would be an angry mom." "Why am I angry ALL the time?" In this episode, we re-visit the concept first shared way back in Episode 6 of this podcast...the acronym GIFT to help explain your anger. This time, we learn ho...
May 11, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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14:34
Episode 107 - Authenticity vs. Oversharing
What does it mean to be authentic? Is oversharing part of being authentic towards others? These two concepts are often mistaken as synonyms, when in reality they are quite different. Learn more about authenticity vs. oversharing in this episode...
May 04, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 107
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14:13
Episode 106 - A Phrase to Keep You Humble
"Ugh, she has such an attitude.""He is SO selfish."When we are in a posture of judgment, it's very hard to be humble. In this short episode, learn a few phrases that can help re-center your heart in moments of judgment towards others.
April 27, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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6:24
Episode 105 - Dealing with Miscommunication
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 conversation! In this episode, learn about the three ma...
April 20, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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14:01
Episode 104 - Writing Your Own Story: A Look into Narrative Therapy
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!Website referenced: https://positivepsychol...
April 13, 2022
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Episode 104
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12:59
Episode 103 - Say The Nice Words Part 2
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 continuation from Episode 9 about speaking the nice word...
April 06, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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10:45
Episode 102 - When You Only Have a Few Minutes...
"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 health on a daily basis. In this episode, learn s...
March 30, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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9:11
Episode 101 - 4 "Nevers" for Healthy Relationships
"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 relationships? Short answer, YES! In this episode,...
March 23, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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12:11